@ mitchpag Mitch Paglinawan is a Canadian entrepreneur and financial strategist known for his expertise in personal finance, business growth, and mentorship. With a background in mechanical engineering, he brings an analytical and structured approach to financial planning, helping individuals and businesses create sustainable financial strategies.Beyond his personal practice, Mitch is passionate about mentoring and training others in the financial space. He has guided and coached numerous professionals on building successful careers in financial services, emphasizing leadership, strategic planning, and wealth-building techniques.Mitch also shares his insights through social media and educational content, providing guidance on topics such as investment strategies, insurance planning, and financial independence. His work reflects a strong commitment to empowering individuals to take control of their financial future while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented mindset.The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s only late-night show-style podcast, bringing you unfiltered conversations with the city’s most fascinating personalities. From entrepreneurs and athletes to actors, musicians, and industry experts, we dive deep into their stories, successes, and struggles. Whether it’s business, entertainment, sports, or local culture, we’re here to give you the deets on what makes Calgary tick. Tune in for engaging interviews, insider insights, and a fresh take on the people shaping our city. 🎙️🔥 #TheDeetsWithDuddy #CalgaryPodcast #YYC

In this episode, I sit down with two incredible Calgary-based podcasters: Sophie Louise McLean (@sophie.louise.mclean), host of A Day in the Life Podcast (@adayinthelife_), and ZAK (@yyczak), host of The Canadian Podcast (@canadianpodcast) and MenTell (@mentell.ca).We dive into their podcasting journeys, the power of storytelling, and the importance of mental health conversations. From navigating life’s ups and downs to building a platform for meaningful discussions, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and real talk.Tune in for an authentic conversation on life, growth, and the impact of podcasting! 🎧✨

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Jordan Ostrom, professionally known as Sykamore, is a Canadian country singer-songwriter hailing from Carseland, Alberta. Growing up on her family's ranch near Calgary, she was influenced by country artists such as George Strait, The Dixie Chicks, and Alan Jackson.In 2014, Sykamore won the ATB All-Albertan Songwriting Contest with her original song "Heaven in the Pines." The following year, she was nominated for the Canadian Country Music Association Discovery Award. Her song "I Can Make You Happy" was featured on Season 8 of the Canadian television series "Heartland." Sykamore's talent caught the attention of veteran songwriter Rhett Akins, leading to a publishing deal with Home Team Publishing in Nashville in 2017. In 2019, she became the first artist signed to Music Knox Records, a partnership between producer Michael Knox and Broken Bow Records/BMG. Her debut EP, "California King," was released in April 2020, showcasing a blend of country and pop influences. In August 2022, Sykamore independently released her first full-length album, "Pinto," which was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2023 Country Music Alberta Awards. Sykamore's songwriting combines intimate reflection with relatable storytelling, earning her recognition as a rising talent in the country music scene.

Jordan Hanania is a PhD candidate in medical physics at UBC. He is part of a research group at UBC studying dopamine and its effects on Parkinson's disease. Jordan received his master's degree in physics while attending the University of Guelph, where he worked with a research group for NASA that interpreted data from exploration rovers on Mars. Jordan's minor in philosophy got him curious about meaning, and his world view has been influenced by the work of Bernardo Kastrup, Carl Jung, and Don Hoffman, to name a few.Zach Hanania's spiritual journey evolved from religious at a young age, to atheist in his teen years, to a broader spiritual outlook in adulthood. This broader outlook began as curiosity, when he picked up a book about a near-death-experience called Proof of Heaven by former Neurosurgeon Eben Alexander. Very shortly afterwards, different information from spiritual channelers, extraterrestrial channelers, and various spiritual authors opened his perspective to understand: we are spiritual beings having a human experience, the existence of an afterlife and other dimensions, and the interconnectedness of all things. His healing experiences with ayahuasca, iboga, psilocybin, and recreational dabbling in LSD and DMT have reaffirmed all the spiritual information he had been exposed to conceptually but hadn't fully experienced without the assistance of these consciousness altering substances.Together, the brothers have a podcast called The Inner and Outer Worlds Podcast (@innerandouterworldspodcast) , where they analyze reality to gain a better understanding and deeper appreciation of reality through science and spirituality - which are both means of analysis: Science of course dealing with experiments of our outer worlds, and Spirituality dealing with the experience of our inner worlds. They believe through both, a person can find a wholesome understanding of what's going on in our reality and feel deeper fulfillment.Thanks for checking out Calgarys Only Late Night Show - The Deets!Look for us on instagram!

This week I sit down with Jordan Guildford and Dave Sweet."Gems for Gems is committed to ending the cycle of domestic abuse by focusing on the economic recovery and empowerment of survivors.Our Scholarship Program, HOPE’S CRADLE, Ambassador Program and more, are solution-focused and provide high, transformational impact to survivors of abuse."www.gemsforgems.cominstagram: gemsforgemscanada hopescradlecanadafacebook: Gems for GemsHopes Cradle CanadaJordan Guildford: jordanguildford.comfb: Jordan Guildford Consultinginsta: jordanguildford
Dave Sweet:www.unconventionalclassroom.cainsta: unconventionalclassroom.cayoutube TheUnconventionalClassroom 

Jordan Guildford, originally from a small town in Nova Scotia, moved to Calgary in 2014 and soon after initiated a successful Jewelry Drive to provide Christmas gifts to survivors of domestic abuse. This initiative led her to observe a critical need in the community: while people wanted to help survivors, they also wanted to make an impact using their own skills and time, especially amidst the challenges posed by a recession. This realization inspired her to createGems for Gems, a national charity aimed at ending domestic abuse through collaboration with the public.

Since its inception, Gems for Gems has made significant strides. The organization has gifted over 28,000 Christmas presents to survivors across Canada, supported thousands of survivors by providing essential skills such as financial literacy, self-defense, resilience, and psychological coping mechanisms, and built a scholarship program to help survivors rebuild their lives. Additionally, theGems for Gems Ambassador Program has grown across Canada and the U.S., attracting both celebrity ambassadors and passionate individuals dedicated to the cause.

One of the charity’s most recent initiatives isHope’s Cradle, a safe surrender location for mothers who feel they have no other choice but to leave their babies in order to ensure their safety. Gems for Gems continues to expand nationally, with ongoing efforts to ensure even greater reach.

In 2023, Jordan Guildford Consulting was founded to assist entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and organizations. The consulting service has supported over 30 startups and aspiring nonprofits. Jordan’s focus on humility, kindness, and teamwork underpins every project she pursues. She believes in the power of collective action, stating, “Everyone can be a meaningful part of change by uniting and understanding we are always stronger together.”

Dave Sweet, a key figure at Gems for Gems since 2019, serves as the chairperson of the board. He brings a wealth of expertise from his 25-year career in Canadian policing, which includes high-profile roles in undercover operations and homicide investigations. Dave spent 14.5 years in the homicide unit, solving some of Canada’s most notorious cases. His investigative work has been featured in documentaries and TV series, such as CBC'sThe Detectives and Netflix’sUnsolved Mysteries.

Dave has also ventured into authorship, co-writingSkeletons in My Closet – 101 Lessons from a Homicide Detective (2nd Edition, 2024) andUndaunted (2024), the latter of which highlights stories of courage. His career has earned him numerous accolades, including theChief's Award for Investigative Excellence (2017) and theGovernor General’s Exemplary Service Medal (2021). In 2022, Dave received theQueen's Platinum Jubilee Medal for his work in establishingHope’s Cradle, Southern Alberta’s first safe surrender site for unwanted infants.

Dave retired from policing in 2023 and foundedThe Unconventional Classroom, an investigation and training agency aimed at offering new perspectives on traditional investigation techniques. Throughout his career, Dave has remained committed to the principle of “love people,” which guides his current endeavors in life and business.

Guest: Nicole Tomney