Meet Michael Allemeier - Certified Master Chef and Instructor of Culinary Arts at SAIT Polytechnic.

Micheal Allemeier has truly mastered his craft, and he seems to have as much energy now as he did when his journey began.  The hospitality industry can quickly burn people out - so how is Michael still thriving after a long career?  Well, let’s find out…

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Before COVID got in the way  - Samara Franzky was on the WBN Team and rode the Alberta Ride To Conquer Cancer every summer!  WBN stands for Wednesday Beer Night - while they weren’t the best team, they certainly looked the best, raised a ton of money for the fight against cancer, and had a blast!

I met up with Samara to learn more about the Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer and how people can get involved.  It’s a great cause - and a great excuse to get into shape!  

“The mission statement of ACF is to create more moments for Albertans facing cancer. This mentality is the primary driver behind everything we do at the foundation and Tour.”  

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What happens if you make the NHL - but you’re not quite Wayne Gretzky?  Sean Pronger wrote a book about his experience as a Journeyman in the NHL to answer that question.  His book is honest - he describes his career without any “sugar-coating” - and it’s hilarious! 

On the podcast,  Sean shares some of his favourite stories from the book, his childhood,  and his life after hockey.  Sean is joining Alberta Beer Festivals in February for the Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival -  I’m sure he’ll have more stories to tell there…

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If you’ve never heard of Give A Mile you need to listen to this podcast!  Kevin Crowe founded Give A Mile almost a decade ago after losing a close friend.  Their mission is to provide flights for people at end-of-life to connect with their loved ones for a final goodbye.  

Kevin is also an adventure racer!  He’s ran and paddle-boarded around the world - and his stories are incredible.  He’s 1-part inspiration and 1-part crazy - which makes for a really fun podcast!

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Welcome to the Explore84 Podcast!  Today I sat down with Dr. Greg Long, my good friend and co-founder of The Explore84 Project, to explain what it’s all about.

The first season of the podcast starts next week with a new podcast being released each Monday.  If you would like to learn how to create your own EXPLORE84 journey connect with us on our website - explore84.com.

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Today on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with my friend JD Lewis, the Morning Host at CJAY 92 in Calgary, Alberta. Tune in to hear what JD's been up to since the last time he joined me on the Kondrat!

Meet Ebun Olaloye, the founder and creative director of "Live Breathe Futbol". 

Ebun grew up in Lagos, Nigeria until he was 10 years old. Here, he learned the value of hard work and discovered his artistic talents.  

At just 12 years old , he began hand-painting and graphic designing t-shirts, discovering his love for apparel design. In just 3 years after starting his brand 'Live Breathe Futbol', he had customers in over 50 countries and features in Forbes, Sports Illustrated and many more publications.  

"Being an entrepreneur has taught me how to do a lot with little, embrace creativity as a problem-solving tool, and execute my vision in a way that engages people deeply."

Tune in to learn more about Ebun and his creative, inspiring journey. 

Gayathri Shukla is the devoted founder of ‘Campfire Kinship’, an organization created to help build inclusive cultures through elevated storytelling. After working in leadership roles within the engineering industry for 17 years, she began observing how a diverse and inclusive team could thrive. These teams leveraged every team member’s skillsets, perspectives and potential to achieve success. These experiences amplified her passion for inclusion and diversity. 

Gayathri has recently published a book called “Landed: Transformative Stories of Canadian Immigrant Women”. This book was written for readers to see the world through the eyes of an immigrant; the diverse range of their emotions and the success and improvement that they bring to Canada through their various skillsets.

Meet Troy Nebeker, the man who mocks fear and lives for experiences. 

Troy is a graphic designer, art director, creative director, agency owner and freelancer and most recently, a professional photographer. There’s little that Troy can’t do. He continues to learn and grow without letting fear stop him, quoting, “If an opportunity comes up, I’m gonna say yes. Pure and simple. If I don’t know what I’m getting myself into or if I’m gonna be able to do it, I’ll figure it out”. Troy lives with this mindset to inspire his kids and motivate himself to help others.

In 2013, Troy’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. This took a huge toll on Troy, triggering him to push aside his fears and create the ‘Monster and Sea’ organization, which aimed to raise funds for people suffering from cancer. Through this organization, Troy started an event called “The 24”, a 24-hour paddle to experience a tiny fraction of the suffering of families who have someone with cancer. It started in Seattle with 6 paddlers, and it grew to 50+ teams across Canada, the U.S. and Cayman Islands, raising $500,000 collectively. 

More recently, Troy has taken up professional photography with hopes that through his camera, he can capture moments that aren’t typical and bring those to life. He explains, “I love it so much that I would do it for free.” 

Today I discuss Leadership with Dewey Noordhof -  a veteran of the Hospitality Industry with over 25 years of experience. I hope you enjoy…

“My idea of a restaurant is simple.  It’s a place where people find happiness through the communion of food, wine, environment and kindness.”

- Dewey Noordhof

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