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In this episode of The Owners Circle Podcast, Shawn Hass sits down with renowned cardiologist Dr. Sayeh Zielke to discuss her unexpected journey from advanced cardiac training in Calgary and England to becoming one of the driving forces behind cardiac care expansion in Southern Alberta. Dr Zielke shares how a series of locum visits to Lethbridge revealed not only a tremendous medical need, but also a warm and welcoming community that ultimately convinced her and her husband a fourth-generation Alberta farmer to put down roots and build something meaningful. Throughout the conversation, her passion for patient care shines through as she explains the emotional weight of losing patients to waitlists and limited access to treatment, and why she feels called to help transform cardiac care for generations to come. Recording from inside the shell of the future cardiac wing, Dr. Zielke paints a vivid picture of the state-of-the-art facilities and technology planned for the region, including cardiac catheterization labs, advanced imaging, and expanded ICU capacity that could dramatically improve outcomes for Southern Albertans.

The discussion also dives into practical heart health advice, with Dr. Zielke emphasizing the importance of understanding long-term cardiovascular risk before symptoms ever appear. She encourages listeners to "know their numbers" blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar while highlighting how lifestyle choices made decades earlier often determine future cardiac outcomes. Shawn and Dr. Zielke also explore the role of community support in healthcare initiatives, particularly through the Bringing Hearts Home campaign, and why local buy-in can accelerate momentum in ways government funding alone cannot. As always, the episode closes with the fan-favourite rapid-fire segment, where listeners discover Dr. Zielke's love for the Backstreet Boys, her weakness for cheesies, and her surprisingly simple prescription for better health: more fruits and vegetables. It's an inspiring and deeply human conversation about leadership, service, resilience, and building a healthier future for Southern Alberta.

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In this episode, we sit down with Susan Burke Hogan. She has carved a growing niche helping Canadians with the non-financial aspects of retirement. She shares a very intimate story about her own mother's struggles as she transitioned into retirement. Her program is based on ensuring retirees pay special attention to their health, purpose and social circles as they embark on retirement. She has a scientific and research background which allows her to come at retirement with a very practical and evidence-based approach.

We were so impressed with Susan's work, we collaborated with her to come up with an Inspired Retirement Guide that we have posted to the blog section of our website at Hass Wealth. Please enjoy this exploration into the non-financial side of retirment with one of Canada's leading experts!!

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In this episode, we sit down with Rob & Mac Van Wielingen. Mac is the original founder of ARC Financial and Resources and is an inductee of the Alberta Business Hall of Fame. Rob is President & CEO of Viewpoint Investment Partners and a CFA Charterholder. This dynamic father son duo share the details of their relationship. They give a unique insight into how they have successfuly expanded their family from a pioneer founder mode of operating to include the role of protector and steward which Rob has helped their family office develop. If your a parent trying to instill values and a heart for community in your children you will benefit from hearing their story. Their candid and open style of sharing how their family approachs everything from decision making to hiring makes this a can't miss podcast!

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In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Kanungo, one of North America's most sought after speakers, a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author. With 12 years of experience at accounting behemoth Deloitte, Shawn brings unparalleled insights into disruptive trends and opportunities.

Shawn opens up about how a traumatic loss in his early days shaped his life and current trajectory. His engaging style and insights come through in our entertaining interview.

Don't miss his favourite book reco In the Rapid Fire Response segment where he also briefly turns the microphone on Owners Circle host Shawn Hass.

Through his firm Queen & Rook, he advises leading organizations and executives, helping them navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business and technology.

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Thank you to the University of Lethbridge and RBC Family Business Summit organizers for allowing access to Shawn at their event.

We start our adventure with a strange twist on a multi-million dollar project bid that the company lost the moment we arrived to record this episode. Colin then takes us back to the company's roots and shares the important lessons his dad and company founder Cecil shared with him in those early days. Colin reveals his favourite project from the many iconic buildings the company has built over the years, and provides one of the most bizarre book recommendations in Owners Circle history!

A pilot, city councillor, member of the Italian military and partner in NXGEN Payments, Giuseppe shares how he and his business partner, Tom Napitopili, built an international payment powerhouse based in Whitefish, Montana. He shares the values their company follows for hiring and attracting high-quality employees. Giuseppe gives insights into what giving up ownership control felt like for he and Tom, and also shares the secret to why he sleeps better now. Giuseppe has recently resigned his executive postion with Payroc (formerly NXGEN) to pursue his passion, Angel Flight.

Shawn gets the back story on Jack DeHeer's time at The Lake Placid Olympic hockey tournament, as well as entertaining stories on how Jack's wife, Laura, acted as his hard line agent. This story goes much beyond the game of hockey, and shares how Jack and Laura ventured back to Canada to take over Jack's second-generation family print business.

Shawn engages in a dynamic conversation with Doug Lipp the man responsible for running Disney University and launching Tokyo Disney. Doug's wisdom from inside one of the most creative, customer centric companies of our era will provide valuable lessons for all entrepreneurs.

We get the skinny on how Serfas Farms has evolved over the past three generations. Kevin Serfas shares his thoughts on the future of farming and gives some background into the rationale for their newest project, a 40,000 head feedlot in Southern Alberta that opened earlier this year.