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Design Education TalksDesign Education Talks Ep. 97 - Liza DGet in touch!Liza Deyrmenjian is the founder and Dean of The Cut Design Academy, where she shapes the next generation of creative talent in fashion and design with a strong focus on environmental responsibility. With over three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, film producer, and design expert, Liza launched her career at twenty by founding Arteenelle Designs Inc. and Noccona Manufacturing in Vancouver, producing for brands like London Fog and Marmot. Her career later took her to New York, where she mentored emerging designers, helping them secure placements in top retailers like...
2025-05-0122 min
Life ExpressionsTurning Vision Into Reality: A Guide for Newcomers to CanadaIn this episode of Life Expressions, we dive into the transformative journey of newcomers to Canada with Ryan Ching, Co-Founder of the Vision 2 Reality Foundation and recipient of BCBusiness Magazine's 30 Under 30 award! 🏆
Ryan shares his incredible story of taking initiative, determination, and innovation, revealing how Vision 2 Reality Foundation empowers immigrants to navigate the challenges of settling in Canada. From practical tips for newcomers to fostering community connections, this conversation is filled with useful advice and heartfelt inspiration.
🚀 What you'll learn in this episode:
Strategies for building a new life in Canada as an immigrant.
How to align your vision with a...
2025-01-0529 min
Life ExpressionsEntrepreneurial Goals, AI Tools and Success with Julie WangIn this inspiring episode of Life Expressions, Charie Ilon sits down with Julie Wang, a trailblazing entrepreneur, 30 Under 30 honoree, and Woman of the Year awardee of BCBusiness Magazine. Julie shares her incredible journey, entrepreneurial goals, and mission to make a positive impact.
Discover how Julie leverages the power of AI tools to achieve success, streamline her business, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. From setting ambitious goals to using technology as a force for good, Julie’s story is packed with insights and practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.
💡 Key Topics Discussed:
* Julie Wang's journey as an entrepreneur
* How s...
2024-12-0924 min
The Business of ResellingThe Business of Reselling Episode 46: Our (Unfortunate) Entrepreneur of the Year Awards ExperienceWhat happened in Ottawa at the eBay Canada Entrepreneur Awards? The answer is...not much, and also a LOT. I wanted to tell a story about how great the trip was and all the people we met and all the fun we had but in reality the entire experience was extremely disappointing, from basically no eBay representatives actually being there, to traveling all the way across the country NOT to actually get the award, to being asked to send an invoice to get our prize...? (WTF) and so much more. Listen in for all the details and find out...
2024-11-1227 min
Brian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1183 - Student Housing Initiative with Julian WellsBrian interviews Julian Wells. Julian is a co-founder of the Student Housing Initiative (SHI), an organization that researches how students make housing decisions and shares insights with real estate leaders and politicians to shape new housing projects and policies. Since early 2023, SHI has been involved in the approvals of more than 4,500 housing units and given away $8,000 in grants to students. This spring, Julian was recognized for this work as the youngest member of the 2024 class of BCBusiness magazine's 30 Under 30. Julian Wells talks about the Student Housing Initiative and how challenging it is for students to find affordable housing.
2024-07-1745 min
Video Game Newsroom Time MachineJay Balakrishnan - HESWare, Radical, Dynamics, Solid State SoftwareIn the earliest days of the gaming biz, Human Engineered Software was a trailblazer, bringing big names like Jeff Minter to the US. The company's founder, Jay Balakrishnan, is a serial entrepreneur who not only would help create the mass market for software at retail but would also have a long and storied career in games beyond Hes ware with such companies as Radical Entertainment and Dynamics. I spoke to Jay in November and December of 2023, and after a few technical hiccups we finally got a connection going and we jump right into that today, so don't worry th...
2024-07-144h 49Brian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1103 - Canada's Carbon Tax with Trevor MelansonBrian interviews Trevor Melanson. Trevor is the communications director of Clean Energy Canada, a think tank at Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue. A former journalist, Trevor previously held editor roles at Canadian Business, Vancouver, and BCBusiness magazines. He talks about the carbon tax and the politics and communication issues around it. Trevor wrote: “Canada’s price on pollution is an effective, elegantly designed climate policy that maximizes emissions reductions while minimizing potential downsides. Well, all except the biggest downside of all. The carbon price, or carbon tax, depending on where you sit in Parliament was always going to be cha...
2024-03-2651 min
Feel Good Work, Transforming how we do workEmbodying Emotional Literacy in Leadership, Conversation with Paulina CameronHow do we have conscious leadership which builds trust amongst a team and build your team's "trust bucket"? Find out more in this highly engaging conversation with Paulina Cameron, CEO of The Forum
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ABOUT PAULINA
As CEO of the Forum, Paulina leads a national organization that educates, mentors and connects women entrepreneurs to be wildly successful. Previously she was the Regional Director for Western Canada at Futurpreneur Canada, where she supported hundreds of young entrepreneurs in launching their businesses. A champion of gender equality, Paulina is the author of bestselling Canada 150 Women...
2023-11-2315 min
Weekend Mornings with Raji SohalHoliday ‘what to do’ in Metro VancouverGuest: Alyssa Hirose - Associate Editor Western Living, Vancouver & BCbusiness Magazine
2022-11-2707 min
Nuanced.72. William Johnson: Vancouver Tech Journal, Entrepreneurship & BusinessAaron sits down with William Johnson, the creator of Vancouver Tech Journal, to discuss technology, business and leadership. Specifically, the two explore technological innovations taking place in the health and agriculture sector. They also talk William being brought into a family in Canada from an orphanage in Kingston. William is a Vancouver-based writer who’s contributed to local, regional and national publications. He is currently general manager of the Vancouver Tech Journal, which was recently named the top newsletter for technology news in Vancouver by the Georgia Straight. With a focus on business and technology, William’s writi...
2022-08-292h 41
The BCBusiness PodcastBridgitte Anderson: Innovation, Resilience and Our Post-COVID FutureBridgitte Anderson, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, chats with BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about lessons learned during the pandemic and how B.C. can build back better.
2022-04-1420 minThe BCBusiness PodcastSteve Munford: The Dangers of Online Fraud and the Future of Identity VerificationThe CEO of Trulioo talks to BCBusiness editor-chief Nick Rockel about where identity is headed in a digital world.
2021-12-1018 minThe BCBusiness PodcastKen Peacock and David Williams Talk Inflation, Immigration, Supply Chains and DebtThe chief economist and VP of policy with the Business Council of British Columbia chat with BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about the province's economic prospects as 2022 approaches.
2021-10-2848 min
Between the Lines - a TDM podcast powered by CommutifiSandra Phillips explains why Shared Mobility Architecture will help save the planetThis episode we're talking with Sandra Phillips. Sandra is a Shared Mobility Architect and Founder/CEO of movmi, an award-winning women-owned boutique agency specialized in shared mobility architecture.
Professional Bio: For the past 12 years, Sandra has turned new mobility visions into reality and has been involved in over 60 shared mobility ventures and programs worldwide. Before founding movmi, Sandra held several senior management and executive roles, most notably with Daimler, BCAA, and BMW. She is a TED talk speaker emeritus and a board member and guest lecturer with the Smart Mobility Program of the University of St. Gallen...
2021-10-0727 min
Chaos N' CookiesHOW I USE STORYTELLING TO HEAL: THE TRUE STORY OF WRITER + EDITOR, LORI BAMBEROn this edit, Anna chats with Lori Bamber, Writing Coach and Senior Editor with The Self Publishing Agency Inc. about what it takes to truly heal our stories and reframe our perspective to reveal the universality of our unique experiences.
Other topics discussed in this episode: trauma healing, misogyny in the workplace, becoming a writer, employing an editor or ghostwriter, non-binary pronouns, autism, ADHD, and the connective power of true storytelling.
About the Guest:
Lori Bamber is a senior editor with The Self-Publishing Agency. Her decades-long experience in print, radio, TV and online media elevates her primary...
2021-09-0857 min
Unapologetic StoriesHOW I USE STORYTELLING TO HEAL: THE TRUE STORY OF WRITER + EDITOR, LORI BAMBEROn this edit, Anna chats with Lori Bamber, Writing Coach and Senior Editor with The Self Publishing Agency Inc. about what it takes to truly heal our stories and reframe our perspective to reveal the universality of our unique experiences. Other topics discussed in this episode: trauma healing, misogyny in the workplace, becoming a writer, employing an editor or ghostwriter, non-binary pronouns, autism, ADHD, and the connective power of true storytelling. About the Guest: Lori Bamber is a senior editor with The Self-Publishing Agency. Her decades-long experience in print, radio, TV and online med...
2021-09-0857 min
Coffee Chats with CPABCLeading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change makerLivleen Veslemes, CPA, CMA, and winner of a BCBusiness Women in Business award speaks to CPABC communications specialist Vince Kanasoot in this insightful and inspiring interview.
2021-08-3040 min
Mind Your Biz PodcastEp 10: The Vancouver Tech Scene | Expert William JohnsonBiz Nation! In case you didn't know, Vancouver has a TECH SCENE! In this episode, we are joined by the Vancouver Tech Expert, William Johnson. William is the a creator and editor of the Vancouver Tech Journal, a weekly newsletter that focuses on what is happening in the Vancouver innovation ecosystem. With a focus on business and technology, William’s writing has been featured in outlets including BetaKit, BCBusiness, Maclean’s, The Globe & Mail, Daily Hive, Ottawa Magazine, and University Affairs.Subscribe to the Vancouver Tech Journal to get the newsletter delivered to your inbox every...
2021-08-1845 min
The BCBusiness PodcastDave MacLeod: How to Be a Better Leader by Scaling Conversations With Your PeopleDave MacLeod, co-founder and CEO of discussion management platform ThoughtExchange, chats with BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about his recent book, Scaling Conversations: How Leaders Access the Full Potential of People.
2021-07-1942 minThe BCBusiness PodcastChristine Bergeron: Vancity CEO Talks COVID, Small Business and Climate ChangeChristine Bergeron, president and CEO of Vancity, speaks to BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about taking the helm at Canada's largest community credit union.
2021-05-2625 minThe BCBusiness PodcastRyan Berlin: Vancouver Housing Market Expert Weighs In on COVID’s Impact, Supply Versus Demand and Where Home Prices Might Go NextRyan Berlin, senior economist at Rennie Intelligence, chats with BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about how B.C.'s economy is faring as the province digs out from the pandemic—and what it all means for property sales and values.
2021-05-0436 minThe BCBusiness PodcastRavi Kahlon: B.C.’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Weighs In on the Pandemic and BeyondMinister Ravi Kahlon talks to BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about his government's efforts to help local businesses—and what the future holds when the province digs out from COVID-19.
2021-04-1213 minThe BCBusiness PodcastDoug Stephens: How Retailers Can Survive—and Thrive—in a Post-COVID WorldDoug Stephens, founder of Retail Prophet, chats with BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about Resurrecting Retail: The Future of Business in a Post-Pandemic World. In his third book, Stephens argues that the COVID shock has transformed his industry—and offers retail brands a way forward in this hypercompetitive new landscape.
2021-03-2238 minThe BCBusiness PodcastPeter Routledge: The Man Who Gets Paid to Worry About Canada's BanksPeter Routledge, president and CEO of Canada Deposit Insurance Corp. (CDIC), talks to BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about the health of the country’s financial system in the wake of COVID-19, the difference between a bank bailout and a bail-in, and why climate change could pose a threat to the banks, credit unions and trust companies he watches.
2021-03-0435 minThe BCBusiness PodcastA Closer Look at the Okanagan Tech SectorCorie Griffiths, director of economic development for the Regional District of Central Okanagan, chats with BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about the local technology sector's strengths and prospects.
2021-02-2012 min
Fearless Women Podcast By Janice McDonaldGetting Naked - With Author and Entrepreneur Joel PrimusMy guest today is an inspiring person who has had tremendous success. Joel Primus is an author, speaker, award-winning documentary filmmaker, serial entrepreneur, and a man behind a premium underwear company Naked. Joel co-founded Kosan Travel , which launched one of the most successful Kickstarter apparel products of all time — reaching over $1M in sales in 30 days. He appeared on CBC’s hit show Dragon’s Den, was one of the inaugural BCBusiness 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs, and is also the author of a brand new book, Getting Naked.- The Bare Necessities of Entrepreneurship and Start Ups.Here Joel tell t...
2021-02-0529 minThe BCBusiness PodcastRiaz Meghji: How to Build Stronger Connections With OthersVeteran broadcaster Riaz Meghji, author of the new book Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships, talks to BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel. His insights can help businesses, leaders and employees navigate a post-COVID world where connecting virtually is the new reality.
2021-02-0435 minThe BCBusiness PodcastAfter a Strong Finish to 2020, What's in Store for British Columbia's M&A Market in 2021?Enoch Chang, a Vancouver-based partner and mergers and acquisitions lawyer at Fasken, chats with BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about how M&A deals involving B.C. companies fared in 2020—and what to expect this year.
2021-01-2519 min
ChangeMakersJoel Primus - Getting Naked: The Bare Necessities of Entrepreneurship and Start-upsRecently, Joel co-founded Kosan, a travel clothing company. The company launched one of the most successful Kickstarter apparel products of all time - reaching over $1M in sales in 30 days. He appeared on CBC's hit show Dragon's Den, was one of the inaugural BCBusiness 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs and is also an author and award-winning documentary filmmaker. As a former world-class runner, Joel represented Canada at the World Youth Championships. He competed at the NCAA 1 level and has coached runners individually and operated intensive boot camps. Due to an Achilles injury, Joel is no longer a serious l...
2021-01-1956 minThe BCBusiness PodcastDigging Into British Columbia's Mineral Exploration BusinessKendra Johnston, president and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), talks to BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about her industry and its prospects in B.C.
2020-12-0814 minThe BCBusiness PodcastDoes British Columbia's Tech Sector Make the Grade? Here's What the Latest Industry Report Card SaysJill Tipping, president and CEO of the BC Tech Association, chats with BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about the new 2020 edition of the British Columbia Technology Report Card. BC Tech teamed up with KPMG for this biennial survey.
2020-11-2712 minThe BCBusiness PodcastWhat Could 2021 Bring for Real Estate in Canada and Vancouver?John Bunting, senior partner and British Columbia real estate practice leader with PwC Canada, talks to BCBusiness editor-in-chief Nick Rockel about the Canadian edition of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2021 report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute.
2020-11-1427 minThe BCBusiness PodcastArlene Dickinson: How Entrepreneurs Can Survive COVID-19Arlene Dickinson, founder and general partner of District Ventures Capital, talks to Nick Rockel, editor-in-chief of BCBusiness magazine, about how the pandemic has changed business, leadership and the talent marketplace. A longtime Dragons' Den panellist, Dickinson is also president and CEO of Venture Communications, an integrated marketing firm.
2020-11-1309 minThe BCBusiness PodcastD&I Done Right: How to Create a Diverse and Inclusive WorkplaceNick Rockel, editor-in-chief of BCBusiness magazine, chats with Michael Bach, author of the Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right. Bach, founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, was previously national director of diversity, equity and inclusion for KPMG in Canada.
2020-10-3026 minThe BCBusiness PodcastAmerican Homebuyers Bet on VancouverNick Rockel, editor-in-chief of BCBusiness magazine, talks to realtor Andrew Carros, licence partner with Engel & Völkers Vancouver, about why he thinks U.S. purchasers will snap up more homes in the Vancouver area and elsewhere in British Columbia.
2020-10-1919 minThe BCBusiness PodcastJonas Altman on the Reinvention of WorkNick Rockel, editor-in-chief of BCBusiness magazine, chats with Jonas Altman, author of the new book Shapers: Reinvent the Way You Work and Change the Future.
2020-10-0833 min
The Big MeltOn the GrillHi peeps, Sarah here! Alright, so… It’s easy to see why some people just ignore the climate crisis. Actively engaging with it all the time is really - really hard. You can end up feeling like you’re doing something wrong just by being a person. So, today, instead of curling up into a little ball and vowing to only eat twigs we figure out how to approach eating responsibly, learn the merits of munching insects, give ourselves a bit of a cosmic hug with Cheryl and bust our climate myth of the week: “Plants and animals can adapt to cl...
2020-03-1928 min
The YourLIVINGBrand.live showBen Baker joins Tyler Hatch Aug 2019 - Cybercrime: The Ultimate Brand KillerTyler Hatch and I discuss how cybercrime can kill your brand. The discussion was based upon a article that I wrote for BC Business Magazine in July 2019
https://www.bcbusiness.ca/Cybercrime-The-ultimate-brand-killer
Hosted by Tyler Hatch, B.A., LL.B., CCFE CMFE, the founder and CEO of DFI Forensics inc. ( dfiforensics.ca ), a Canadian digital forensics and incident response firm.
2019-08-2030 min
The YourLIVINGBrand.live showWhat does the 4/20 brand look like in Vancouver, in light of all the reefer madness?Here is an interview I did on April 17th 2019 on the CKNW Lynda Steele show.
It was based upon an article I wrote for BC Business Magazine
https://www.bcbusiness.ca/Opinion-Time-for-the-420-brand-to-grow-up
I hope you find it valuable.
2019-04-1808 min
Men at Work PodcastEpisode 10 - Heather and Mike OdendaalThis week Heather and Mike Odendaal, Founders of WNorth: A Global Gathering of Women on the rise. The WNORTH Conference has had four sold-out conferences and numerous satellite events in Chapter cities. Past events have featured speaker from Amazon, CISCO, HSBC, Google, PwC and Lyft.
Heather and the WNORTH brand has been recognized in the Globe and Mail, Chatelaine Magazine, Huffington Post and BCBusiness.
In my interview with Heather and Mike we share some great stories and dig into some big issues, namely:
The story behind WNorth
Getting more men in the room for this movement
The role of men...
2019-04-0459 min
Face2Face with David PeckAltogether Healthy - Andrew MacLeodAndrew MacLeod and David Peck talk about mental health, choices and social context, addiction, brokenness, trauma, thinking collectively and a health in all policies approach to wellness.SynopsisNever before have individuals faced so much conflicting information about how to be healthy: a constant rotation of fad diets, extreme workout regimens and celebrity-endorsed supplements are regularly hyped as the latest cure for all modern ills. We also maintain a massive health care system that absorbs a steadily growing share of public spending. As health has increasingly come to occupy a prominent role in our lives an...
2018-07-0441 min
Cambie ReportE-186 Frances BulaFrances Bula has been covering urban issues and city politics in Vancouver since 1994. From drug policy to bike lanes to billion-dollar development projects to homelessness to garbage debates and more, Frances has covered it. Today her work can be found in the Globe and Mail and she's previously written for Vancouver Magazine, BCBusiness and over 20 years at the Vancouver Sun (plus many, many other publications). She's also prolific on Twitter @fabulavancouver
We spoke with Frances about her career as a journalist, covering city hall, how the city has changed in her time covering it, how this election...
2018-04-181h 13