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Business DharmaFinal EpisodeIt is with mixed feelings we say good-bye to the Business Dharma podcast. It has been an awesome ride and we are very grateful to all our guests that have shared their wisdom, insights, and precious time. We also want to thank our network for their continued support. Now we invite you to buckle up for the final ride where we share our reflections, learnings, and plans for the future. Please stayed tuned as we refresh our storytelling methods for 2023.2023-01-1135 min
Business DharmaThe Conscious CutJeLisa and Ny are fashion industry veterans focused on sustainability, conscious living, and change. As curators and hosts of The Conscious Cut podcast, they elevate the voices of BIPOC creatives, fashion industry disruptors and change makers to help us all think consciously about where our clothing comes from and what our personal responsibilities are in facilitating change.
Through many conversations and lived experiences, they have discovered how challenging it is for women of color to build fulfilling careers within the industry and to stay healthy in the process. After a period of traveling, then resting, they decided...2022-10-3140 min
Business DharmaAdrienne ForgeronAdrienne is a business lawyer who believes in the power of combining logic with intuition in the application of law! She started The Gentle Lawyer in 2022, with a focus on maximizing both healthy feminine and masculine qualities to guide, teach and empower entrepreneurs and business owners. After years of noticing so many talented humans feeling unsure of how or when to engage a lawyer when launch or growing their businesses, Adrienne began a mission to show others how law – both common and natural – can work in their favour, in a way that is accessible, relatable, and entirely affordable.
Ad...2022-10-1235 min
Business DharmaLindsay AustinLindsay Austin is an entrepreneur, certified executive coach, podcast host, mother, and wife. As the owner of LA strategy consulting LTD. she brings passion, positivity and enthusiasm to organizations and clients, co-creating unique solutions to empower change. In addition to being a super talented coach she was recently ranked as one of Calgary's top 16 coaches of 2022.
She's also a fierce business mind with 15 years of experience in Human Resources and leadership with Crescent Point Energy and currently the VP of Ripa industries LTD, an industrial fabrication business founded with her husband and his family. Talk about a...2022-09-2031 min
Business DharmaKim & Tanner Celebrate Business Dharma's 25th EpisodeHow do you work in a modern world that gives meaning and purpose? What makes work meaningful?
Kim and Tanner sit down for a special live edition of the podcast, celebrating the 25th Business Dharma podcast episode. They discuss all things related to the concept of work, including the great resignation, unfulfilling jobs, employee retention and their personal experiences regarding good and bad work.2022-09-0635 min
Business DharmaThe Change Equation (Every Little Model Podcast)In June 0f 2022, Business Dharma host, Kimberly Schmitke was featured on the Every Little Model Podcast to discuss her favourite model, the Change Equation by David Gleicher and how this helps us to navigate change in our teams, organizations, communities and lives.
Thanks to John and Tricia for so generously sharing your content. 2022-08-1635 min
Business DharmaAudrey StretchAudrey Stretch is a wise woman, world traveler, mother, grandmother, student of life, teacher, and true elder. Audrey has lived her life saying ‘Yes’ to adventure, following her intuition, and embracing the differences amongst people, cultures, and races.
As a self-proclaimed octogenarian (person living in their 80’s) Audrey left a small rural Alberta farming community in her early 20’s accompanying the love of her life (Allan Stretch) to foreign lands including Montreal, India, Jamaica, and Israel. She delivered her first child over 50 years ago, away from family and friends, in India, creating home through deep relationships and an expan...2022-08-0844 min
Business DharmaAngela JamiesonAngela is an entrepreneur, writer, transformational life coach, and ex-petroleum engineer. After an international career in oil and gas where she and her family lived in The Netherlands and Brunei Darussalam, Angela came home to Saskatoon to raise her young family and start a new chapter in her life.
She specializes in introducing engineers and other science-based professionals to their inner world so that they may lead more meaningful and satisfying lives. She is working on creating a digital membership for the fall of 2022 as well as finishing her book.
She lives on an acreage...2022-07-2735 min
Business DharmaGrant Strem (RETURNS)Grant Strem is chairman and CEO of Proton Technologies Canada, an industry disruptor focused on producing vast amounts of zero emission hydrogen at a low cost. Born, raised, and educated in the Oil and Gas hub of Calgary Alberta, Grant holds a B.Sc. in Geology and an M.Sc. in Reservoir Characterization. He has spent his career working in the industry as a reserve’s evaluator, Petroleum consultant, research analysis and business owner. In 2015 Grant’s life changed when he co-founded Proton Technologies with Dr. Ian Gates.
Grant RETURNS for a larger than life discussion where we d...2022-07-0435 min
Business DharmaScott MarchinkoScott Marchinko is the Vice President of Delco Water with more than 20 years of experience in the water treatment industry. Scott’s career has included extensive experience in all aspects of the business including Strategic Planning, Sales, Design, Commissioning, Project Management (PMP), Operations, Maintenance, and Optimization of Municipal and Industrial Water Treatment Equipment.
Scott's a leader for the people, and he leverages relationships to create an unbeatable culture that fosters innovation, integrity, trust, relentless growth, positive relationships, empowerment, teamwork, and accountability.
In this episode Scott shares his recipe for inspired leadership. From spending the time to...2022-06-2331 min
Business DharmaEdmund BellegardeEdmund Bellegarde is the President & CEO of FHQ eCommerce Ltd, a wholly owned First Nations company that pursues opportunities in the banking and iGaming sector.
From 2006-2021 Edmund served as the Tribal Chief & CEO of the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council (FHQTC). Over the course of these 15 years in leadership, he worked together with the 11 Member Nations to develop and expand the Tribal Council’s economic interests, build capacity in governance, strengthen institutions, generate employment and education opportunities, and improve overall community well-being, while also advancing inherent and treaty rights.
Prior to his time as T...2022-06-061h 02
Every Little Model PodcastS1 Ep3 – The Simple Formula That Predicts Whether Change Will Fail or SucceedIn this episode, John and Tricia are joined by Kimberly Schmitke, Founder of Autumn Goose Coaching to explore her favorite model, the Change Equation by David Gleicher and how this helps us to navigate change in our teams, organizations, communities and lives.Download the model and the episode transcript here.Episode links:Business Dharma Podcast2022-06-0634 min
Business DharmaTony ChapmanTony Chapman is a Canadian marketing maverick behind two internationally renowned communications agencies and a research firm. His agencies have collectively won over 100 national and international awards including the much-coveted Agency of the Year. Tony has worked with organizations locally and globally, in the private, public and not for profit sectors as one of the youngest recipients inducted into the Marketing Hall of Legends, he is considered one of Canada’s leaders on brand strategy and customer engagement.
Recently, Tony sold all of his interests and drew upon his three decades of experience as a consumer expert an...2022-05-0955 min
Business DharmaTina Giroux-RobillardTina Giroux-Robillard is a mother, grandmother, a wildlife biologist, regulatory officer, policy analyst, and advocate who has spent her career working with and learning from First Nations Communities. Much of Tina’s work over the past 15 years has been with the Athabasca Denesųłiné on barren ground caribou stewardship, using Traditional Ecological Knowledge as a primary source of data.
Tina is currently working to create Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in the traditional territory of the Athabasca Denesųłiné, which will be the first IPCAs in the province of Saskatchewan!
In this episode Tina shares h...2022-04-0545 min
Business DharmaKim KlassenKim Klassen is the creator of the Sustainability Theorem, a proven methodology to improve authenticity, embolden courage and strive to be the change you wish to see in the world. Kim achieved her Bachelor of Science with an environmental focus and MA in Environmental Education & Communication. Coupled with the completion of her education and enduring the personal tragedy of losing her brother, she could no longer ignore the deep inner call to make small but meaningful shifts in her lifestyle. Kim seeks to better understand her place in the world and a way forward for individuals to create a...2022-03-0847 min
Business DharmaMarilyn Poitras (RETURNS)In this episode, we welcome back Marilyn Poitras to the podcast. Marilyn was a guest previously and if you haven’t listened already, we encourage you to tune in, as it’s a wonderful episode. Again, Marilyn shares her traditional knowledge and experience as a Harvard Law School graduate, lawyer, professor, negotiator, and community builder. We invited Marilyn back at the start of 2022 to discuss the role of goals, ritual and change in our lives. During this episode she shares her perspective on the balance between striving and being while playing with the concept of human evolution and the real...2022-02-0255 min
Business DharmaKimberly SchmitkeKimberly Donna Schmitke is a seeker, an internal explorer and an active participant. As the founder of Autumn Goose Coaching, Kim has spent many years honing her unique skillset that brought her to where she is today. In a way, Kim could be considered a disruptor. With a love of the natural world, she consciously challenges the capitalistic and environmental problems of today by empowering the businesses of the future. With a background in Environmental Science, a Masters of Business Administration and advanced training in executive coaching, Kim helps encourage a community of likeminded individuals to unlock their own...2022-01-1250 min
Business DharmaLindsey AckermanLindsey Ackerman is a Geotechnical Engineering and Project Manager who has worked on a variety of heavy civil construction projects throughout the United States. As a woman in the male dominated construction industry Lindsey has learned through trial and error how to stand in her power, set boundaries, and speak from her active voice.
In this episode Lindsey encourages us to call out our own BS, find our truth, and follow our intuition regardless of perceived societal norms. She also shares the transformational moment in her career where through direct feedback she realized the cost of being...2021-12-0250 min
Business DharmaJonathan PalmerJonathan Palmer is a husband, father, entrepreneur, business leader, and professional engineer with extensive experience providing electrical design and project delivery services. As the founder and president of Extropic Energy Inc. he uses his experience to fuel his passion, creating innovative solutions for renewable energy electrification projects.
Inspired by the challenges of our time, Jonathan sees opportunity where others see limitations. Leveraging meaningful relationships and diverse perspectives to create out of the box solutions. As a leader with a strong growth mindset, he uses adversity as an invitation to push beyond conceptual limits, risking failure to find w...2021-11-0949 min
Business DharmaTanner JamesTanner James comes from a long line of peasant farmers, trail riders, elk hunters, alcoholics and agriculture salesmen. As a talented artist he uses a variety of mediums to tell stories that are inspiring, heartbreaking, and gut-wrenchingly funny.
Moved by the power of story to shape our values, ethics, and society, Tanner focuses on brining local stories of misfits, and unsung hero’s out of the woodwork and into our homes. Tanner is a published author, has directed and produced a recent short film ‘Chess for Life’, and is a talented folk singer who has performed across North...2021-10-0544 min
Business DharmaJohn DesjarlaisJohn Desjarlais Jr. Nehinaw (Cree)-Metis is a visionary from Kaministikominahikoskak (Cumberland House), Saskatchewan. He carries a passion for sustainability, diversity, and change. Originally trained as a Mechanical Engineer, John started his career in the mining industry in 2001. Led by his curiosity, supported by mentors and driven by his ability to ask bigger questions, John took an interest in community development, economic reconciliation, and Indigenous capacity building.
These passions come to life in his current role as General Manager of Great Plains Contracting (primarily owned by FHQ Developments), as well as his service on various boards, councils...2021-09-071h 03
Business DharmaDylan CombresDylan Combres is a former industry worker with experience in oil and gas, potash mining, and construction. With a passion for nutrition, human physiology and helping people, Dylan embarked on his journey to become a nurse 3 years ago making the switch from working for a paycheck, to living a life with flexibility, purpose, and meaning.
I first met Dylan in an underground potash mine 7 years ago, since then I have been gifted a front row seat, as his partner, watching him chase his dreams, live into his potential and allow life’s challenges to become the fertile so...2021-08-0455 min
Business DharmaGrant StremGrant Strem is chairman and CEO of Proton Technologies Canada, an industry disruptor focused on producing vast amounts of zero emission hydrogen at a low cost. Born, raised, and educated in the Oil and Gas hub of Calgary Alberta, Grant holds a B.Sc. in Geology and an M.Sc. in Reservoir Characterization. He has spent his career working in the industry as a reserve’s evaluator, Petroleum consultant, research analysis and business owner. In 2015 Grant’s life changed when he co-founded Proton Technologies with Dr. Ian Gates.
In this episode Grant explains the technology while taking us i...2021-07-1736 min
Business DharmaFestus KiplagatFestus Kiplagat is a tree grower and agroforestry professional whose purpose and passion is combining indigenous and scientific knowledge to restore ecosystems, while improving the lives of farmers and creating landscapes resilient to climate change. He is founder and chairman of the Green Planet Initiative 2050, a project that works to reverse land degradation and increase food security by restoring land lost to slash and burn agricultural (aka conventional agriculture) and returning traditional livelihoods by providing a green rural economy.
In this episode we talk about the tragic loss of land to non-sustainable agricultural practices and how walking...2021-07-0439 min
Business DharmaScot BrysonScot Bryson is the epitome of ‘if you don’t like your world then change it’. He is a lifelong problem solver, utilizing existing technologies, including those proven viable in space, to solve our world’s most pressing problems. As a founder of Orbital Farm, Scot is a visionary developing closed loop agriculture for the age of Anthropocene. Closed loop systems are 10,000 times more efficient than traditional agriculture, helping achieve food security and reduce land degradation.
In this episode we talk about how closed loop agriculture is a win for farmers, industry, consumers and the environment alike. We also...2021-06-0652 min
Business DharmaErica RhinehartERICA RHINEHART has devoted her life to chasing the Moon. That is, following the holy, moonlit path through the mysterious dimensions of nature and psyche, while guiding others to do the same. She is a nature-based soul guide with Animas Valley Institute, as well as a ceremonialist, writer, chef, and English teacher. As a life-long lover of the transformational, world-shifting power of the written, spoken, and lyrical word, she is passionate about bringing forth the multifaceted voices of the wild and the ancient as they express themselves through those who have re-membered how to listen.
In this...2021-05-1752 min
Business DharmaMarilyn PoitrasMarilyn Poitras is a Harvard Law School graduate who has studied with traditional knowledge keepers and communities from all over the world. Marilyn sees opportunity everywhere as a lawyer, negotiator, professor, and community builder. She relies on life experience to connect people and ideas through culture, community, music and story. She is a voice for the hidden figures of our society through her work with women’s issues and rights.
In this conversation we talk about the cost of buying into the perceived colonial experiment and what it means to look at our individual privilege. We also ta...2021-05-0345 min
Business DharmaProject Forest (special Earth Day edition)This special earth day edition of Conversations with Kim features Mike Toffan and Shannon Simpson of Project Forest. Project Forest is a Canadian re-wilding project that grows forests and reclaims unproductive land through partnership with purpose driven businesses. In this conversation we explore the relation between humans and trees, the concept of ecological reconciliation, and the hope that this work offers for the future of our planet.
2021-04-2154 min
Business DharmaCarly ForestCarly Forest is an endorsed Insight Yoga Teacher, an energy medicine practitioner and accredited enneagram teacher. Carly trained at the Spirt Rock Meditation centre in California and has spent almost 20 years deepening her practice in Vipassana and tantric Buddhist traditions. Her work honours the mystery of the natural world while inviting people into dialogue with their lives, and an embodied experience of reality. I met Carly in 2016 while she was leading a silent retreat on Denman Island (Taystay'ich). Since then, Carly has been one of my most formative teachers with her voice often reminding me to stay with my...2021-04-0154 min
Business DharmaThe Pilgrimage of LifeIt’s my pleasure to introduce Vern Bachiu for Episode 1 of Conversations with Kim. Vern is a beloved teacher, friend, and mentor. He has spent his career in Indigenous economic development and recently partnered with the University of Saskatchewan to Indigenize their Business School. In this episode, ‘The Pilgrimage of Life’, Vern and I explore his life journey through the lens of his pilgrimage on the Camino and his processes for facing shadows, letting go, and finding purpose.2021-03-0246 min