On this episode, Gabe (@GaberInc) is joined by Dylan Kruger (@DylanKrugerBC) to discuss the journey from serving on Vancouver College Secondary School's Student Council to becoming Delta, British Columbia's youngest-ever City Councillor (23-years-old at the time of election).   

The dynamic duo also discuss how to generate more interest among young people to be more invested into politics, as well as share their fondest memories from their high school days.   

To learn more about Dylan's work, please reach out to him at www.DylanKruger.ca. 

Listeners of this podcast receive 30 per cent off the pre-order of Granity's newest book,  Epoca: the River of Sand: https://shop.aer.io/granitystudios/p/Epoca_The_River_of_Sand/9781949520187-8930. 

Let's grow. #WeGotUs

Gabe (@GaberInc) welcomes Alaina Mauro (@AlainaMauro), one of the 374 people that Kobe Bryant followed on Instagram prior to pass away. Alaina is followed by Kobe as she is the Senior Vice-President of Publishing at Granity Studios, Kobe's vehicle for storytelling. The studio has published a handful of fictional novels aimed at young adults thus far - including 'Wizenard', 'Legacy and the Queen', and their next book 'Epoca' is now available for pre-order wherever books are found.   

Throughout the hour, Gabe and Alaina reflect upon how to best keep Kobe's legacy alive within Granity, discuss what he was like to work with off the basketball court, as well as dive into what makes Alaina so avidly passionate about literature and publishing.  

Listeners of this episode receive 30 per cent off the pre-order of Granity's newest book,  Epoca: the River of Sand, please go to: https://shop.aer.io/granitystudios/p/Epoca_The_River_of_Sand/9781949520187-8930.

#WeGotUs 

Andy Fung (@Andy_Cuts) is a senior barber at New Shanghai Barbershop (@ShanghaiBarbershop) in Chinatown, British Columbia. Following a brief period of uncertainty following his graduation from high school, Andy has devoted himself towards a career in men's hairstyling.   

Andy joins Gabe on this episode to discuss the non-linear path to get where he is today .   

Make an appointment with Andy (once the COVID-19 pandemic is eradicated): https://www.shanghaibarbershop.ca/book

Visual version of the interview: https://youtu.be/WmIVJJAnpL8

Mina Nishigori (@Mina_Burn365) is an entrepreneur who has been running her family-owned business for the last 20 years. Her latest venture, Burn 365, was a fitness studio devoted towards creating an inclusive community for clients from all walks of life, as Mina herself is blind. Diagnosed with Bietti crystalline dystrophy, a rare genetic eye disorder,  she started losing her vision at the age of 28, and is now completely blind.   

Mina and Gabe discuss a range of topics including how she overcomes the inherent challenges of running a business without sight, what she misses most about being able to see and a remarkable story about how her friend helps her shop.  

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Burn 365's final day of operation was March 16, 2020, however, Mina remains committed about living a passionate life that helps others realize their potential, accomplish their goals.

Visual version of the interview: https://youtu.be/bti0erz_yVo.

With Hypebeast Culture at an all-time high, Gabe visits with one of the most influential figures within that space in Canada: Dejan Pralica (@DP16), Founder of Sole Savy (@SoleSavyInc) and Kick Deals Canada (@KickDealsCanada). The duo discuss DP's process in building his sneaker platforms, and collecting sneakers responsibly across different stages of life.   

To become more a member of the Sole Savy community, please visit https://solesavy.com/.

Visual version of the interview: https://youtu.be/4X_IbFK1kJk

Kathleen Jayme (@KatJayme_Films) is an award-winning filmmaker based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Her passion within the realm of filmmaking is to tell meaningful and personal stories. In August of 2018, Kat and her team released 'Finding Big Country' (@FindingBigCountry), her "dream project" that documents the current whereabouts of former Vancouver Grizzlies Centre, Bryant 'Big Country' Reeves - Kat's childhood sporting hero.   

On this episode, Kat joins Gabe to chat about the joys behind completing a project she is so passionate about, her fondest memories surrounding the sport of basketball and the grit required to be a filmmaker.  

'Finding Big Country' is available to stream on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Big-Co....   

You can support Kat's next film through purchasing 'Finding Big Country' swag: https://findingbigcountry.com/merch/

Visual version of this interview: https://youtu.be/Lcjsgr92QCw

Season 2 of the #WeGotUs video podcast opens with a dear friend of the host, Brandon Brock (@I3Brock). At the time of recording, Brandon is currently enrolled in the University of Alberta’s Master of Coaching Program, where he has served on the Men’s Varsity Basketball Team’s coaching staff for the past two seasons. He also coaches with Alberta’s Provincial Teams at the youth level, as well as with the Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.   

Brandon joined Gabe during his winter academic break to discuss the mindset of being a life-long learner, break down all he’s picked up over his decade of coaching in various roles and also to reflect upon where his dream of being a coach started: Richmond, British Columbia.

Visual version of the interview: https://youtu.be/Rn74kAMf_lY

Gabe Lee, Founder of Gaber Inc., sits down with Abby Zawada to discuss their respective journeys combating their mental health, while remaining leaders in the local basketball scene. 

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Gabe Lee, Founder of Gaber Inc., returns to his alma mater (Vancouver College) for a thoughtful & reflective discussion with his Grade 8 homeroom teacher, Mr. Rob Kozikowski.

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Fresh off her triumph on the Food Network’s ‘The Big Bake’s’ Halloween episode, Raveena Oberoi, sits down with Gabe to discuss three years of operation of her renowned bakery, Just Cakes LTD., along with the mindset and work ethic it requires to convert your passion into a career.

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