Pat Pytlik was a former Muay Thai fighter who fought all over North America making Team Canada in 2009 and also fought in South East Asia in the pro circuit.   Pat eventually moved to Alberta to work on the Oil Field, eventually making the switch to MMA first as a coach then a professional mma fighter. Went 7-0 with 7 Knockouts wining the Unifed Welterweight title before losing his belt to UFC vet Jake Lindsay. Sustained a devastating injury resulting in making his switch to Pro Boxing!   Pat's latest project is balancing his love for training as a pro athlete while in the midst of opening Twin City Mixed Martial Arts in Waterloo, Ontario!   Check out Pytlick's debut in the ring September 7th!       "There is nothing noble about being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self"

Introducing Naina Batra

Naina recently launched MTMY closet influenced by her passion for fashion - an online platform showcasing fashion enthusiasts personal closets for the sake of potential buyers wishing to purchase their clothing items!

Batra is a physio therapist by trade. When she's not caring for patients, she spends majority of her free time dancing to the beat of Bollywood Mega Hits! After moving to North America from India at the fruitful age of 10, she continued to stay passionate and invest her energy into traditional Bollywood dance. . Believe it or not, Naina is a self taught dancer - following her love for Maudhari Dixit - which eventually led her to launch a YouTube channel showcasing her dance talent.

Naina has reached close to half a million subscribers on YouTube, totalling over 77 million views in counting on her YouTube page with one of them reaching up to 13 Million.

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Our 1st Live Event went above and beyond our expectations. For those who were unable to attend, we took the time to compile a full episode on the turn out. . Our event focused on two important components:

1) Doing what we love in front of a live audience - we hosted loved ones and fresh new faces, which gave us perspective on who our local audience and listeners consist of

2) Showcasing our panelists who have all previously been featured on our podcast. All 5 of them work on optimizing health and wellness in their respective scope of practise:

. Steve Liang - Revival Apparel Founder

. Raj Dhillon - Pivotal Physio Founder

. Bean Gill - Reyu Paralysis and Recovery Centre Founder

. Mic Cathrea - Resonate Music Founder

. Sean Chai - MealKraft Founder

The 3 "Chapters" we focused our conversation around were as follows:

1) Business VS Passion - How to balance both

2) Overcoming Challenges - There is no miracle without sacrifice

3) It Takes Two To Tango - Working with a business partner behind the scenes

With 52 guests inside the beautifully designed Italian cafe Al Centro, it was surely a night we will never forget. We promise you this will be the first of many and we're excited to start planning the next one!

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Erik is an ATHX athletic ambassador, lacrosse player, and coach who has been involved in lacrosse for 15 years. He has a vision of creating a space for lacrosse players to develop their athleticism and skills in a supportive and knowledgeable environment. Additionally, Erik's passion for the game drives him to be an advocate for the growth of the sport. To accomplish this, Erik provides grassroots development through his Lacrosse in School program and mentorship to athletes and coaches.

Erik is a graduate of Cornell University where he played NCAA Division 1 lacrosse winning 3 Ivy League titles and making 3 NCAA tournament appearances including one Final Four appearance. Erik currently plays in the WLA (Western Lacrosse Association) for the Coquitlam Adanacs. He also plays on some travel teams, The Lasersharks and Megamen, who he travels to tournaments across the United States and Europe with. He is working towards earning a spot on an NLL (National Lacrosse League) roster.

Accomplishments

- 4 year NCAA Div. 1 Lacrosse Player at Cornell University - 3 Ivy League Titles - 3 NCAA tournament appearances and one Final Four appearance - Adrenaline All-American - 4 time selection to Team Alberta Lacrosse - Ales Hrebesky Memorial Tournament Champion - 273 total points in 70 games played in Junior Lacrosse - 195 total points in 45 games played in Senior Lacrosse

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Introducing Dexter Janke, Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL Player

"Sport has helped me uncover and discover my true self. Studying psychology and sociology during my time at the University of Saskatchewan, human behaviour has always ignited my curiosity. My athletic journey has brought me to many different countries and challenged me to reinvent myself multiple times.

From aspirations of receiving an athletic scholarship, rehabilitating my body from three ACL surgeries, being drafted and playing professional football, to representing our country on a global stage racing down a bobsleigh track. I’ve been able to compete on some of the highest levels of sport but most importantly gained so many invaluable lessons. My journey to this day hasn’t been the most glamorous or one filled with glory. And I wouldn’t have it any other way! "

Vanessa Ojeda runs a company called "Food Bike Tours" in Edmonton, Alberta quickly expanding to other popular cities Calgary and Vancouver. She talks about her humble beginnings and how she started the business.

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Introducing the man behind the food, the drinks and the venue for our upcoming event: Antonio Bilotto - Founder of Al Centro and Da Capo in Edmonton, AB

By tuning in this weeks episode you will learn more about the man behind the 2 most successfully built Italian Cafes in operation here in Edmonton. This is someone who has dedicated their entire life to the restaurant and coffee industry.

We talk about coffee culture, what kind of mentality it takes to run a restaurant and where the trends are heading for restaurants in general in our new age of culinary arts and café cuisines.

Edmonton Journal put Al Centro on the spotlight mentioning it is "both a cafeteria-style restaurant and a sit-down dining space, depending on the time of day. Featuring two espresso machines for speedy service and five different display cases with a variety of foods from salads to pastries, Al Centro is inspired by Italy’s devotion to coffee and food."

From being brought up in the Italian culture, Antonio whole heartedly believes in offerings that are "true in flavour, style, and presentation. Italy minus the flight is evident in everything offered from design to product and service" at Al Centro.

The design of the bar allows for the seamless transformation from daytime caffé to an intimate wine and tapas bar in the evenings.

Founder of The 2nd Floor Podcast, Omid Qaderi also known as Qashus is a Rapper and Creative Director from Edmonton, Alberta. During his undergraduate biology program, Omid needed a creative outlet.

Starting on YouTube in 2014, he has created over 100 videos ranging from comedic skits, music videos and vlogs, some totaling in the 100's of thousands of views on Facebook. During his time he started Q Filmz, a video production company and has shot & edited over 500 videos for clients.

Omid has created 2 rap mixtapes and is currently working on a third musical project.

In 2018, he started at Magnolias Consulting Group as a Creative Director. In under 7 months, he has help brands such as The Canadian Brewhouse, Bavaria BMW, Cancom Development in building their online presence. During this time he founded "The 2nd Floor Podcast" with Kenny Bhullar dropping weekly content on both video and audio streaming platforms.

In 2019, he directed, shot and edited 2 Superbowl Commercials for The Canadian Brewhouse which aired on CTV.

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We're changing it up with this special episode!

We take a dive into the story of your host of the show, Kenny Bhullar where he speaks on the career he's had working as a marketing manager for Telus, the jaw clenching story as a figher training and coaching in the art of Jijitsu! 

Tune in!

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1:03 - how I got into acting 3:10 - Shakespeare Festival in England 5:05 - the theater process (in Alberta) 7:17 - the creative arts career path became far more appealing rather than law school 10:44 - acting requires a huge element of tapping into your personal journey 16:20 - "All you need" - a conspiracy show about the Beatles - among juggling multiple projects 18:24 - how to choose projects 20:06 - the destination and potential goal on becoming a successful actor 25:05 - the importance of who knows you in acting 27:29 - the potential Edmonton has for creators, artists and more

Owen is a writer, producer, and actor based in Edmonton. He’s performed internationally and toured his own written work across Western Canada.

He’s performed extensively in film, TV, and theatre in Alberta, written and produced a number of new works, and is a member of the cast and writing team of the show Chew on This which tapes is first episode of their new season this Wednesday.

Accomplishments:

-Performed internationally

-Wrote, mounted, and performed two of his own productions

-Joined a writing team for a TV show

-Participated in multiple new works that have gone on to have further life in the Canadian professional theatre scene

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