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Jewish Ideas to Change the WorldJewish Ideas to Change the WorldFrom History to Story: The Hagada’s Invitation to ImaginationA virtual event presentation by Dr. Devora SteinmetzThe event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJAbout The Event: The Passover seder challenges us to see ourselves as participants in an ancient story. In this session, we will look at a variety of ways in which the hagada helps us enter into our ancestors’ story and make it our own.*Source Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13b0-sp_J-Q4-WfRZbZAwrtIiHG5YYZgJ/viewAbout The Speaker: Devora Steinmetz serves on the Hebrew College Rabbinical School facu...2025-04-0153 minInspiration for the Nation with Yaakov LangerInspiration for the Nation with Yaakov LangerSingles Speak Out: Dating, Shadchanim & The SystemDating in the Jewish world is anything but simple. We sit down with Dovi Neuburger (from Teaneck) & Eli Geller (from Lakewood), for the guys part. Then we (Gitta, my wife joined me) sit down with Nechami Tenenbaum (from Detroit) & Rachel Pekarsky (from Elizabeth, NJ). These four singles have very different experiences and opinions on navigating the shidduch system, dating pressures, and the so-called "shidduch crisis." We delve into:- The unspoken rules of matchmaking- How expectations vs. reality can break people- The stigma of being single...2025-03-011h 56VPM Daily NewscastVPM Daily Newscast2/27/25 - One of the 900+ bills heading to Gov. Glenn Youngkin would eliminate “junk fees.”State Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D–Fairfax) carried SB 1212 this session, which would require companies to disclose any hidden fees before consumers pay.  Plus: Former Del. Dave LaRock has filed to run for governor — potentially setting up a GOP primary against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.  In the podcast: Richmond DPU hires permanent director and former Del. Dave LaRock files to run for governor. 2025-02-2706 minReal Estate UntuckedReal Estate UntuckedEpisode 7: From Rentals to Millions: Grigory’s Wild Real Estate Journey - REU Podcast w/ Grigory Pekarsky🎙️ Welcome to Another Episode of Real Estate UnTucked Podcast!In this episode, we sit down with Greg Pekarsky, the co-founder of Vesta Preferred and leader of Illinois’s #1 independent real estate team. With over $1 billion in lifetime sales and ranking in the top 1.5% of brokers nationwide, Greg has mastered the art of scaling a high-performance team, systematizing lead generation, and creating a brokerage culture that guarantees success for its agents.Greg’s journey is anything but ordinary—he started in veterinary medicine before pivoting into real estate, building his empire from the ground up. Now, he shares h...2025-01-2949 minKeeping It Real Podcast • Secrets Of Top 1% REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers & AgentsKeeping It Real Podcast • Secrets Of Top 1% REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers & Agents290M in 2024 – How An Agent Had His Best Year In A Down Market • Greg PekarskyThis episode is the first session of our “Mastering Real Estate in 2025: The Blueprint to Become a Top Agent Seminar” with Greg Pekarsky talking about how he made 2024 his best year ever with 290M in closed sales. Greg also talks about what he’s doing to make 2025 even better for his business. If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!  This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io. 2025-01-2847 minArs sonoraArs sonoraArs sonora - Órgano (XI): Sofia Gubaidulina y Alfred Schnittke - 23/01/25[Este programa fue emitido antes del fallecimiento, el 13 de marzo de 2025, de la compositora Sofia Gubaidulina, a quien está dedicado]En esta edición de Ars Sonora —que dialoga con la anterior emisión de nuestro espacio— exploramos las posibilidades del órgano en la música de dos compositores procedentes de la Unión Soviética: Sofia Gubaidulina y Alfred Schnittke. Retomamos así el amplio ciclo que, a través de diferentes series, venimos dedicando a ese instrumento desde 2021, con objeto de tantear algunas de las resonancias de este antiguo dispositivo (muy similar, en varios sentidos, a los sintetiza...2025-01-2358 minReal ProducersReal ProducersHow to Build a Team That Delivers Billion-Dollar Results w/Grigory Pekarsky | Episode 89Success doesn’t happen by chance. It takes more than talent—it requires a team that consistently shows up, day in and day out, aligned with a shared vision of collective success. Yet, creating this level of synergy and commitment can feel impossible without the right framework. Building a billion-dollar real estate team isn’t just about effort—it’s about strategy, leadership, and culture. It’s about fostering a mindset of ownership across every member of your team and implementing systems that drive results consistently.  When you create an environment where everyone is aligned, engaged, and...2024-12-1234 minBuild & Sell: The New Home Marketing PodcastBuild & Sell: The New Home Marketing PodcastGrigory Pekarsky | Chicago’s Top Buyer Rep Shares How to Build a $300M TeamEpisode Introduction In this episode of Build & Sell: The New Home Marketing Podcast, host Eric Preston welcomes Grigory Pekarsky to the show. Grigory is the number one buyer representative in Chicago and leads Vesta Preferred Realty, the top independent real estate team in the city. With his team specializing in high-volume production, Grigory shares his insights on achieving success in real estate through lead generation, accountability, and innovative systems. Resources Mentioned: Vesta Preferred Realty: https://vestapreferred.com/ Main Topics with Timestamps 00:00:00 - Welcome and Guest Introduction Eric introduces Grigory Pekarsky, noting his top-ranked status as a buyer representative and his...2024-11-2928 minMerck Manuals Medical MythsMerck Manuals Medical MythsWhy Babies Cry: Understanding and Managing ColicThis episode of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths Podcast debunks common misconceptions related to colic and why babies cry so much. Dr. Alicia R. Pekarsky, MD, FAAP, ABP Certified in Child Abuse & General Pediatrics and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at SUNY Upstate Medical University, discusses the reasons why babies cry and how parents can manage it. Dr. Pekarsky explains that crying can be due to hunger, discomfort, overstimulation, or an immature nervous system.   She also delves into colic, characterized by prolonged crying in otherwise healthy infants, and offers strategies for soothing a crying baby, such as swaddling, usi...2024-11-0719 minThe HR HubThe HR HubOwn Your Career GrowthSo you want career growth. But how do you make it happen? You need to answer the question of 'what do you mean by career growth'. And the answer could be ANYTHING. Time with family. Travelling. Money. Praise. Promotions. Prestige. Specialization. Really it could be anything and an honest, personal answer will help you achieve it. This was the focus of my conversation with Adam Pekarsky. He's had career growth, but not really of the traditional kind. He started out as a lawyer and now he is a leader...2024-10-0124 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Arete Advantage: Unlocking Your Potential Through ESG PrinciplesSend us a textOn this week’s episode of The Ampersand - Unplugged, co-hosts Kiara Marika and Adam Pekarsky sit down with Matt Mayer, Founder of the Arete Initiative and sessional instructor at the Haskayne School of Business. Pronounced ah-reh-tay, the term was used in Ancient Greece and can be considered as the confluence of moral virtue and excellence. Arete is the “act of living up to one’s highest potential.”As a leading expert in the area of 21st century organizational systems, structures and strategies, Matt walks us through a sort of level-setting exercise...2024-08-2356 minStay Paid PodcastStay Paid PodcastSystemize Your Success: Real Estate by the NumbersGrigory Pekarsky, cofounder of Vesta Preferred Realty, offers a compelling case for why you need to systematize your real estate business. By combining efficiency and excellence, his team has been recognized by RealTrends Verified as Illinois' #1 independent real estate team by volume since 2021. Join us to discover the three most important elements that contribute to a successful career in real estate, how to avoid the #1 cause of agent burnout, and the singular thing you can do today to immediately increase your productivity. Interested in a free sample of our Magazine? Click here: https://remindermedia.com/staypaidnewagent/  2024-08-1936 minThe HR HubThe HR HubExecutive Search Explained'The difference between the skill of job seekers and those who are employed is often significant.' So, for executive search, you are almost exclusively looking for leaders who are in good jobs that they probably like. So how do you entice them away? If you think about it, this has many implications to the talent acquisition process. I had a great conversation with Adam Pekarsky of Humanis Advisory. Adam started out as a lawyer, but has been in executive search for 20+ years. He...2024-07-3026 minOJAICastOJAICast1. 2024 Ojai Music Festival: A Magical Musical JourneyThis season on OJAICast, we have one very special episode where Emily Praetorius gets to talk in-depth with Artistic and Executive Director Ara Guzelimian about what magic is in store for us at the 2024 Ojai Music Festival (June 6-9). From Mozart to Schoenberg and Haydn to Gubaidulina, we take a musical tour of the Festival programming with some extra insights into Music Director Mitsuko Uchida’s close connections with the fabulous roster of musicians joining her this year. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K.453 - 3. Allegretto Performed by Mitsuko Uchida and the English Chamber Or...2024-05-241h 23Real Estate MogulsReal Estate MogulsGrigory Pekarsky: Mastering Real Estate and LifeIn the latest episode of the Real Estate Moguls Podcast, Grigory Pekarsky, co-founder and managing broker of Vesta Preferred Realty, offers a rich tapestry of insights that interweave the hard-earned truths of the real estate industry with the personal growth that accompanies entrepreneurial ventures. Grigory’s journey from a potential veterinary path at Michigan State to leading a top real estate team in Chicago paints a vivid picture of how adaptability and resilience pave the way to success.His story is one of transformation and tenacity. Born in Moscow and raised in Det...2024-05-1027 minPod VirginiaPod VirginiaAnother Budget Standoff, Lobbying Bill Kills, and Prophylactic PoliticsLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:House Speaker Don Scott says he didn't appreciate Governor Glenn Youngkin showing up on the last day of the General Assembly session and asking Republicans to vote against the budget. The governor has a line item veto, which he can use to make all kinds of changes to the budget. When asked about the idea that he might issue a blanket veto of the entire bill, Youngkin said he wasn’t far enough in the process to kn...2024-03-1839 minReal Estate Coffee TalkReal Estate Coffee TalkEp. 14: How Grigory Converts Online Leads to SalesGrigory Pekarsky runs the #1 independent real estate brokerage in Illinois, serving clients in and around the Chicago area. His team is nationally recognized in the online leads space, not only for their ability to secure leads, but their expertise at converting them into clients and closed sales well above the industry average. Once these deals are closed, Grigory’s team is also highly skilled at building long-term relationships with each client, turning cold leads into repeat business, referrals and an extensive SOI for their agents. You can connect with Grigory on...2024-01-2941 minCoffee Is For ClosersCoffee Is For ClosersExclusive Interview with Grigory Pekarsky, who runs Vesta Preferred and the Vesta Team, Illinois's #1 independent real estate team.Welcome to Episode 4, where we announced the top-performing real estate agents and brokers for January 2023 in Chicago. Featured: ^ Top 5 producers in Northwest Suburbs for January 2023 ^ Top 5 producers in West Suburbs for January 2023 ^ FED Interest rates and how this affects your mortgage payments ^ Exclusive Interview with Grigory Pekarsky, who runs Vesta Preferred and the Vesta Team, Illinois's #1 independent real estate team.   As usual, we are your best scope of what`s happening in the Chicago market. More information about the show: https://www.coffeeisforclosers.t...2024-01-2544 minRáno Nahlas 🎙Ráno Nahlas 🎙V Izraeli čelíme koordinovanému pokusu Iránu zaútočiť na Západ, tvrdí blízkovýchodný spravodajca ČT David Borek (RánoNahlas)Mladý židovský otec, tlačí kočík, no cez ramenu mu visí automatická puška. Alebo: párik zaľúbencov, no on má cez plece samopal. A do tretice: trhy arabských obyvateľov Izraela bez židovských stálych zákazníkov. Obrazy Izrael týchto dní poznačené vojnou s radikálmi Hamasu.Blízkovýchodný spravodajca Českej televízie David Borek nimi ilustruje nastupujúcu nedôveru ako ovocie vojny. „Nedôvera sa vkráda aj tam, kde predtým nemala miesto: medzi židov a arabov, ktorí žili v susedstvách“, ilustruje. V Izraeli začínal ako pekársky učeň – to...2023-11-0136 minCalgary Connects - A CFA Society Calgary PodcastCalgary Connects - A CFA Society Calgary PodcastThe Employment Landscape – What’s Next? This episode features a discussion of current trends, hiring practices, and what to watch for in the labour market with Adam Pekarsky.  Adam Pekarsky is the Founding Partner of Pekarsky & Co. and has been recruiting executives, advising Boards, and offering thought leadership in Western Canada for over 20 years. A frequent writer, teacher, and speaker on topics of interest to the legal and business communities, Adam has achieved success as a member of the management team of a national law firm, a Partner in a global executive search firm and, once upon a time, a practicing lawyer. 2023-10-2443 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedESG in Tourism & Hospitality: Adapting to a Changing Landscape with Sol ZiaSend us a textIn this edition of The Ampersand: Unplugged, co-hosts Kiara Marika and Adam Pekarsky sit down with Sol Zia, the Executive Director of the Calgary Hotel Association. The discussion again focuses on our Season 3 topic of ESG, this time through the lens of the Tourism and Hospitality sector. While the sector has returned to form following two very difficult Covid years, the impact of ESG has forced the industry to adapt to the changing landscape and to balance the expectations of the traveller with the imperatives related to environmental sustainability. Proving yet again that...2023-07-1039 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedFrom Articling to ESG: Articling Tales & ESG Insights from the Longest-Serving Partner, Alex MacWilliamSend us a text*Disclaimer* We were having some technical difficulties with our audio on the day we recorded this episode, so please bear with us while you tune in for a really interesting conversation. We appreciate your patience!* In this edition of The Ampersand: Unplugged,  co-hosts Kiara Marika and Adam Pekarsky sit down with longtime friend of Adam’s, and of the firm, Alex MacWilliam, the longest-serving partner of the law firm Dentons’ Calgary office. In addition to some nostalgic, and at times hilarious, reminiscing about Adam’s year as Alex’s articling student 25 years ago...2023-06-191h 00Lifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our CareersLifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our CareersThe End of Work from Home with Adam PekarskyEpisode 32. Our working habits have changed, but not everyone thinks that should stay. Many employers out there feel like everyone working from home right now should head back to the office. Others thing embracing the work from home or the hybird lifestyle is here to stay.Adam Pekarsky works in the recruitment industry and has witnessed employers grappling with this issue. Is work from home dead, dying, or here to stay? Adam emphasizes that a career is a contact sport. He believes those who return to the workplace will have advantages over those who don’t. That sa...2023-03-0659 minJewish Ideas to Change the WorldJewish Ideas to Change the WorldDarkness Will Envelop Me: Meditations on Chanuka and WinterA virtual event presentation by Dr. Devorah SteinmetzEvent Co-Sponsored by Rodef Shalom About the Event:The Talmud tells a story about the first human being’s experience of the first winter, a story that echoes the story of Chanuka. We will consider the meanings that emerge from the interplay between these texts and that are embodied in our practice of lighting candles on Chanuka.About the Speaker:Devora Steinmetz serves on the faculty of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School and the Mandel Leadership Institute. She is...2022-12-161h 00Chicago REALTORS® Young Professionals PodcastChicago REALTORS® Young Professionals PodcastBreaking Down Basics: Converting Renters to Buyers | Grigory PekarskyHost Quentin Green sits down with Grigory Pekarsky, Vesta Preferred Realty, to talk about building a successful real estate business by converting renters to first-time homebuyers. They discuss lead generation, overcoming impostor syndrome, follow-up systems and more! Connect with Quentin. Connect with Grigory. 2022-10-0657 minLa Crosse Talk PM WIZMLa Crosse Talk PM WIZM3rd District US House candidate Cooke in studio; US Senate candidate Pekarsky on the hotlineTwo Democratic candidates running for federal offices on the show today. The first, 3rd Congressional District, US House candidate Rebecca Cooke stopped in from knocking on doors in 90-degree heat and no a/c in her SUV. After that. US Senate candidate Peter Pakarsky, who was left off the debate stage, called in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-1937 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedKate Spencer - A Sit Down With One of Our Own!Send us a textOn this episode of The Ampersand: Unplugged, we visit with our very own Kate Spencer for a highly enjoyable conversation about her role at our firm, how she arrived at Pekarsky & Co. after having known Adam for 25 years. We share stories about the firm, Kate’s views on equity, diversity and inclusion and have a proper conversation about Taylor Swift. As you can easily tell from the banter among Kate and our co-hosts, Kiara Marika and Adam Pekarsky, the culture at Pekarsky & Co. is, indeed, our secret sauce. We hope you enjoy this li...2022-04-111h 09The Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedA Sit Down with the Newest Member of the (expanding) Pekarsky & Co. Family: Shannon Leo!Send us a textIn this episode of The Ampersand: Unplugged, we sit down with Pekarsky & Co.’s newest hire, Shannon Leo. Shannon will be leading and building the Toronto office of Pekarsky & Co. She listened to all of our podcasts as part of her due diligence on us; now’s your chance to listen to Shannon and learn about her background, her move out of law and her decision to join our humble enterprise.  Join us, while we dive into issues such as diversity and inclusion, M&Ms or Smarties, and how we arrived at Shannon as an...2022-04-011h 08Pod VirginiaPod VirginiaFairfax County School Board: What to do with inherently divisive conceptsIN THE NEWS: Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield) wants to stop colleges from blocking the release of transcripts to students who owe them money. The practice has forced over 50,000 Virginians to retake classes or fail to qualify for jobs despite having the necessary credentials. Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) wants to ban public utilities from making political contributions. The bill failed, but is there a better policy? Glenn Youngkin got heckled in an Alexandria City Safeway for failing to wear a mask during a pandemic. With the governor choosing to endanger vulnerable constituents, that prompted one resident to...2022-02-0742 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedFrom Surviving to ThrivingSend us a textIn this episode, co-hosts Kiara Marika and Adam Pekarsky discuss their plans for the season ahead as well as look back at the lessons learned from their inaugural season of hosting The Ampersand: Unplugged.  A candid conversation where Kiara puts her boss on the hot seat about returning to work, and the two have a funny, honest conversation about the season ahead and even sprinkle a few Easter eggs about plans at Pekarsky & Co. in 2022.  Want to stay connected with us? Follow us on social media! LinkedIn & In...2021-12-3145 minFull Disclosure with Roben FarzadFull Disclosure with Roben FarzadParental Guidance Demanded50+ million Americans provide unpaid care for someone over 50. Children of parents needing elder-care -- a surging share of the aging population -- are learning how little they can depend on the social-safety net. Julia Pekarsky Schneider and Kitty Eisele share their experiences as daughters who had to parent a parent.2021-12-1252 minFacilitating Voices: An Outlet PodcastFacilitating Voices: An Outlet PodcastAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Haili and Claire sit down for this week's topic episode to discuss adverse childhood experiences. They discuss the history of ACEs, go over statistics and current events, what ACEs look like, and resources on preventing ACEs.Source Notes:Arnsten, A.F. T., Murray A. Raskind, Fletcher B. Taylor, & Daniel F. Connor. (2014). The effects of stress exposure on prefrontal cortex: Translating basic research into successful treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder. Neurobiology of Stress, 1, p. 89-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ynstr.2014.10.002 The Annie E. Casey Foundation. (2011). The changing child p...2021-11-211h 04The Informed PatientThe Informed PatientEthical challenges of the pandemic; safe sleeping for babies; dealing with ADHD: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021Interviews with philosopher and bioethicist L. Syd M. Johnson, PhD, pediatricians Alicia Pekarsky, MD, and Erin Hanley, MD, and neuroscientist Stephen Faraone, PhD2021-09-3052 minThe Sparking EntrepreneurThe Sparking EntrepreneurFrom Veterinary Doctor to Affluent Real Estate Agent - Grigory PekarskyGrigory popularly known as Greg started his journey as a Veterinary doctor. Soon, he realized his inner drive and got into Real Estate. “Real Estate is not sexy all the time, you need to grind every day to make it happen!” Greg mentions. “Attitude is everything, so pick a good one!” says Grigory Pekarsky when asked about a personality trait that could lead anybody to climb the ladder of success in Real Estate. A productivity hack that Greg recommends is having a system, process, or person which can do the tasks that could be dedicated to focus on reven...2021-09-2721 minThe Informed PatientThe Informed PatientSafe sleep for babies: 2 pediatricians explain howInterview with pediatricians Alicia Pekarsky, MD, left, and Erin Hanley, MD2021-09-2415 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThat Is How You Do It!Send us a textIn this, our final episode of Season One of The Ampersand: Unplugged, our co-hosts, Kiara Marika and Adam Pekarsky spill the tea on what worked, what didn’t, how Podcasts are made and their plans for Season 2. This at times giddy second-take recording of our big finale is a must listen as Adam and Kiara compare life in Alberta to the Lord of the Flies, opine on the art of being a welcoming guest and how to reach the mountain top of becoming a trusted advisor. And, Adam reveals when Season 2 will launch…wait...2021-09-0331 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedLessons from the Farm with Our Very Own Erin DandSend us a textIn this episode of The Ampersand: Unplugged we sit down with another member of the Pekarsky & Co. team, Client Partner, Erin Dand. We have a great chat about growing up on a farm outside a small village in Saskatchewan, heading to the "big city" (of Kindersley!) for school, chores on the farm, getting into trouble, and much more. We sort of geek out on what the whole law firm life is like and have a good chat about why law firms are SOOOOO ripe for leadership development. As with other chats with P...2021-08-2357 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedDishing Dirt with the Man from Down UnderSend us a textIn this episode of The Ampersand: Unplugged, we sit down with our very own Cam McDonald (or, Cameron, when we're being serious). Originally hailing from Sydney Australia, Cam chased his wife to Canada and has been living in Calgary ever since. He shares stories about fatherhood, raising his two young kids while balancing a busy career. We also share some hilarious Vegas stories, do a deep dive into the difference between retained and contingent recruitment, the differences between Australia and Canada and why Cricket is better than baseball. We hope you'll t...2021-07-2649 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedGhosts, Great Food and Growing through a Downturn - A Cool Conversation with Murrieta’s Owner Ron SalverdaSend us a textIn this episode of The Ampersand: Unplugged we sit down with the owner of Murrieta’s West Coast Bar & Grill. Not only is Murrieta’s the long-time neighbour and friend of Pekarsky & Co. in the old Alberta Hotel Building, but its owner, Ron Salverda, is a truly fascinating person with lots to say. Having studied architecture in school and growing up with one of the top 10 chef’s in America (his dad), Ron speaks candidly about managing a downtown restaurant through a crushing pandemic, the future of Calgary and why we’re sort of dropp...2021-06-2148 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedLeadership in a Brave New World.Send us a textIn this episode of The Ampersand: Unplugged, our co-hosts unpack dysfunction, the Popeye Syndrome, creating safe spaces, looking at your proclivities and living to 143 years of age. A fascinating and candid discussion about leadership and where it's headed, assessments and how they're to be used, and finding your blind spots with Pekarsky & Co. Director, Leadership Development Dr. Jill Birch.Want to stay connected with us? Follow us on social media! LinkedIn & Instagram! 2021-04-261h 12The Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - Unplugged"A front row seat to making that difference."Send us a textIn this episode of The Ampersand: Unplugged, we sit down with Pekarsky & Co. Partner and longest-serving employee, Ranju Shergill. Affectionately known around the firm as "Mom," Ranju is often referred to as the operational conscience of the enterprise. She is also an immigrant and she leads the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiative at Pekarsky & Co. and for Panorama, the global alliance of boutique executive search firms to which Pekarsky & Co. belongs. In this wide-ranging and candid discussion we learn how Ranju first came to search after a 16 year career in environmental sciences, why diversity...2021-04-1247 minThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Ampersand - UnpluggedThe Inaugural We Know People Podcast!Send us a textIn this episode of The Ampersand: Unplugged, our inaugural podcast, our two co-hosts, Kiara Marika and Adam Pekarsky, sit down to discuss the idea behind the podcast, the evolution of the firm that brought us to this point and set the stage for future episodes.  While this candid conversation between two colleagues and friends reveals some little known facts about Pekarsky & Co., its origins and the road ahead, this episode was really an opportunity to work out the kinks and find our mojo.Want to stay connected with us? 2021-03-151h 14Live Love Local Podcast - A journey into the heartbeat of our economyLive Love Local Podcast - A journey into the heartbeat of our economyEpisode 3: Getting to "know" Adam PekarskyToday my guest is Adam Pekarsky, the founder of Pekarsky & Co - a local Calgary Executive Search Firm. Pekarsky & Co. is an award-winning, independently owned and operated boutique executive search firm headquartered in Calgary serving exceptional clients from Vancouver to St. John’s.  Their corporate tag line "we know people" really defines what they do, and that they do it extremely well. Adam is one of those guys that once you know him, or have heard him talk you won't forget, and I'm so excited to bring his real world ex...2020-11-301h 22Death By ChampagneDeath By ChampagneEP 67 - Anoint Me Oh LordWelcome back to Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! Since it is the holiday season Liv thought it perfect timing to bring in a little history with our murder. She talks about the history of the Winter Solstice, things you can do this weekend to celebrate, and an old timey cold case that happened on the Winter Solstice. Mack brings you a big bummer to even out our holiday cheer. She talks about the unjustified murder of Nancy Zanone, and dives into her killers background. This episode contains foul language, d...2019-12-271h 18Calgary Business PodcastCalgary Business PodcastEpisode 7 | Interview with Adam Pekarsky, founder of Pekarsky & CoIn this episode, Allen Wazny speaks with Adam Pekarsky, the founding partner of Pekarsky & Co, a search and recruiting firm in Calgary. Allen seeks to find out what prompted a law student to enter the field of recruiting. And I have to say the photo of Gordie Howe on the conference room shelf caused goose bumps on my arm! Legendary. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allen-wazny/message2019-10-1028 minRadio EshkolotRadio EshkolotCompulsion to Dance"Sometimes, when people are happy and dance, they grab someone standing outside the circle who is depressed and gloomy. Against his will they bring him into the circle of dancers; against his will, they force him to be happy along with them. It is the same with happiness. When a person is happy, gloom and suffering stand aside. Yet greater still is to gather courage to actually pursue gloom, and to introduce it into the joy, such that the gloom itself turns into joy." (Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav). The fourth episode of Radio Eshkolot podcast presents a collection of...2019-05-1317 minThe Informed PatientThe Informed PatientWhy measles has re-emerged as an infectious threat; child sex trafficking in Central New York; mental health research: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 21, 2019Upstate pediatrician Upstate pediatrician Alicia Pekarsky, MD, an expert on child abuse, discusses child sex trafficking in Central New York Alicia Pekarsky, MD, an expert on child abuse, discusses child sex trafficking in Central New York. Upstate pediatric infectious disease expert. Upstate pediatric infectious disease expert Jana Shaw, MD, provides an overview of childhood vaccinations and the recent re-emergence of measles. Jana Shaw, MD, provides an overview of childhood vaccinations and the recent re-emergence of measles. Researcher Researcher Susan Amara, PhD, shares some of the studies underway at the National Institute of Mental Health, where she is scientific director of...2019-04-1952 minThe Informed PatientThe Informed PatientYes, child trafficking takes place in Central New YorkAlicia Pekarsky, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Alicia Pekarsky, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Children fall victim to traffickers who lure them with offers of food, clothes, friendship, attention and a seemingly safe place to sleep, explains child abuse pediatrician Children fall victim to traffickers who lure them with offers of food, clothes, friendship, attention and a seemingly safe place to sleep, explains child abuse pediatrician Alicia Pekarsky, MD. Alicia Pekarsky, MD. 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