We Believe in Calgary

Mayoral Candidate and former Kerby Center President Zane Novak joins us in the studio to talk about the reasons for running for Mayor of Calgary, and the various events leading up to the upcoming October 18th municipal election. We discover what causes him to believe so sincerely in the future of the city, and what it will take to for us to bring forth the necessary changes to accomplish this future.

Check out the Zane 4 Mayor website here:

Zane 4 Mayor | Making Calgary WORK for Everyone

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/y9pGoY2koFM

Speaking to community leaders, local entrepreneurs, and civic visionaries about issues that matter to Calgarians.

Hosted by Simon Loewen & Cal Leung, and periodically featuring special guest Zane Novak.

Conversations with interviewees are not an endorsement and may not reflect the views of the Zane Novak Mayoral Campaign.

Produced by: Cal Leung, Simon Loewen,

Program Research: Tanner Neigel,

Editor: Zack Demello.

WBIC Podcast co-host and Horticultural Sales Professional Simon Loewen takes a turn in the guest seat to discuss the history of crop production in Canada and Alberta, and how the growing greenhouse industry is being driven by the demand for local and healthy food commodities, ultimately providing a sustainable economic alternative to oil & gas in the region.

Check out the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association and TerraLink below:

https://agga.ca/

https://www.tlhort.com/

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/gm2YGa06hW8

Speaking to community leaders, local entrepreneurs, and civic visionaries about issues that matter to Calgarians. 

Hosted by Simon Loewen & Cal Leung, and periodically featuring special guest Zane Novak. 

Conversations with interviewees are not an endorsement and may not reflect the views of the Zane Novak Mayoral Campaign. 

Produced by: Cal Leung, Simon Loewen, 

Program Research: Tanner Neigel, 

Editor: Zack Demello.

Joined in the studio by Kris Kinnear, we talk about his non-profit SAEN (Sustaining Alberta's Energy Network), and some of the political and financial obstacles the group is attempting to overcome to achieve more effective oil well remediation in the province. Prior to starting SAEN, Kris worked for 24+ years in the oil and gas industry focusing on land reclamation.

Check out SAEN Management:

https://saenetwork.ca/about/

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0oBLqzpKw7U

Speaking to community leaders, local entrepreneurs, and civic visionaries about issues that matter to Calgarians. 

Hosted by Simon Loewen & Cal Leung, and periodically featuring special guest Zane Novak. 

Conversations with interviewees are not an endorsement and may not reflect the views of the Zane Novak Mayoral Campaign. 

Produced by: Cal Leung, Simon Loewen, 

Program Research: Tanner Neigel, 

Editor: Zack Demello.

Local Calgary Entrepreneur Danielle Paul joins us to talk about what lead her start her Interior Design company Designers Edge, as well as the importance of creating a healthy and productive work culture.

Check out Designers Edge Interior Design and Quarter Park Management:

Designer's Edge | Interior Design, Renovations, Window Blinds | Calgary Alberta Canada (designersedge.ca)

Quarter Park Management | Calgary Alberta Canada

YouTube link - https://youtu.be/5rwZhj4r_lQ

Speaking to community leaders, local entrepreneurs, and civic visionaries about issues that matter to Calgarians. 

Hosted by Simon Loewen & Cal Leung, and periodically featuring special guest Zane Novak. 

Conversations with interviewees are not an endorsement and may not reflect the views of the Zane Novak Mayoral Campaign. 

Produced by: Cal Leung, Simon Loewen, 

Program Research: Tanner Neigel, 

Editor: Zack Demello.

Rayna Oryniak is a Business Development specialist and currently serving as Board President for Calgary Women In Energy (CWIE). She joins us to talk about the organization and her experience working in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Check out CWIE here:

Calgary Women In Energy | About (cwie.org)

Speaking to community leaders, local entrepreneurs, and civic visionaries about issues that matter to Calgarians.   Hosted by Simon Loewen & Cal Leung, and periodically featuring special guest Zane Novak.  

Conversations with interviewees are not an endorsement and may not reflect the views of the Zane Novak Mayoral Campaign.   

Produced by: Cal Leung, Simon Loewen,  

This week we are joined by Simon Kallal, owner of Keon Construction. He shares with us his personal experience on the hard work involved in navigating bureaucratic red-tape, as well as the trial and error, that is required to build a business in Calgary.

To learn more about Simon's company please visit: https://www.keonconstruction.com/

Theo Fleury is a Stanley Cup & Olympic champion, and is 2nd in all-time points for the Calgary Flames. Theo joins us via Zoom chat to reflect on his powerful story and how it led him to be a voice for change around child abuse and the need for more traditional methods of healing.

Check out the video interview here:

Theo Fleury on Healing from Trauma and Becoming an Advocate - YouTube- https://youtu.be/1DGeNJ4_Lg4

Breaking Free Foundation - https://www.breakingfreefoundation.ca

Motivational and Inspirational Speaker | Theo Fleury - https://theofleury.life

John Morris (Johnny Mo) joins us this week to share how hard work and passion has lead to his success as a firefighter, gourmet chef, and two time Olympic Gold medalist.

Learn more about Johnny and his inspiring story at https://www.johnnymo.ca/

Daniel Monzon, owner of CREATIVE II SOCIAL and Campaign Strategist for Mayoral Candidate Zane Novak, joins us this week to discuss his journey in overcoming his disability and becoming a successful entrepreneur in Calgary. 

Visit http://creativellsocial.com/ to learn more about his field and the services his company provides.

Introducing the We Believe in Calgary Podcast!

Join us every second Wednesday as we have a conversation with community leaders, local entrepreneurs, and civic visionaries about the issues and innovative ideas that affect Calgarians.