This week on One Step Beyond, Aram sits down with his mother Ursula Arslanian. In this intimate conversation, they delve into the complexities of life and explore ideas of love, leadership, and the importance of self-discovery. Ursula is retired from her career in education and is a community elder, wife, mother, and grandmother. Originally from Ireland, she was the first in her family to complete high school and go to university. There she studied to be a teacher and upon finishing her education, she moved to Sierra Leone to teach. In Sierra Leone she met her soon to be husband […]

This week on One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Ryan Diaz, owner and head instructor of DCS, a top martial arts gym located in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Ryan’s got the mindset of a fighter, and he brings that into everything he does. As a fighter who made the move from amateur to professional, he knows what it takes to level up – hard work and a willingness to learn. This mindset has served him well. Ryan started DCS in his garage before taking the leap to a small space in Chinatown. In this space, DCS grew and expanded to the point […]

This week on One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Ryan Diaz, owner and head instructor of DCS, a top martial arts gym located in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Ryan’s got the mindset of a fighter, and he brings that into everything he does. As a fighter who made the move from amateur to professional, he knows what [...]

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This week on One Step Beyond, we are joined by Joe Keithley, who is a Burnaby city councillor and the frontman of the trailblazing Canadian hardcore punk band D.O.A. Joe grew up in North Burnaby and got interested in politics as a teen. He originally planned to become a civil rights lawyer, but after half a term of university he formed a punk band and discovered that it could be the vehicle for his activism and never looked back. That punk band became D.O.A – one of the founders of the hardcore punk genre alongside other bands like Black Flag, […]

On this week’s episode of One Step Beyond, Aram sits down with business owner and dreamer, Jordan Cash. When we say dreamer, we mean it literally. The idea for his successful gourmet donut shop Cartems came to him in a dream – name and all. Jordan took this dream, found a partner to help him with his vision, and did what he needed to do to make it happen. Spoiler – it was a lot of work. During their conversation, Aram and Jordan discuss getting a business off the ground, how small businesses can bring you to tears, recentering the […]

On this week’s episode of One Step Beyond, Aram sits down with business owner and dreamer, Jordan Cash. When we say dreamer, we mean it literally. The idea for his successful gourmet donut shop Cartems came to him in a dream – name and all. Jordan took this dream, found a partner to help him [...]

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On this podcast episode, we talk to Chad Peterson. Chad is an experienced Music Industry Executive based in Philadelphia, PA.For over 13 years, he was a General Manager at AEG Presents, one of the largest live music companies in the world. He’s built up a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership know-how from his time behind the scenes promoting concerts and playing them himself. Chad is also known for playing bass in the California hardcore band STRIFE since its formation in 1991. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Touring and success at a young age Cultivating a positive guest experience […]

On this podcast episode, we talk to Chad Peterson. Chad is an experienced Music Industry Executive based in Philadelphia, PA. For over 13 years, he was a General Manager at AEG Presents, one of the largest live music companies in the world. He’s built up a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership know-how from his [...]

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On this episode of the One Step Beyond Podcast, we are joined by Mike Krupica. Mike Krupica, co-founder of the Parkdale Roadrunners, joins from his home city of Toronto. This legendary run crew of almost 500 global members has met weekly for over 13 years in the Parkdale community to run together, rain or shine, on time, with no one left behind. We discussed the origin of the run crew and what makes a crew different from a run club. We also dig into the impact of the unspoken rules that govern subculture and the benefits and challenges of navigating […]

On this episode of the One Step Beyond Podcast, we are joined by Mike Krupica. Mike Krupica, co-founder of the Parkdale Roadrunners, joins from his home city of Toronto. This legendary run crew of almost 500 global members has met weekly for over 13 years in the Parkdale community to run together, rain or shine, [...]

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