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The After (Business) School Special is a podcast about what business professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and more have learned since finishing their business degree. Each episode will welcome a guest to discuss the stories, key learnings, and insights they’ve gained throughout their professional career.
We believe that the skills and knowledge you gain during your time as a university student sets you up for success but learning continues well beyond the classroom.
Become a life-long learner by enrolling in The After (Business) School Special and become the next guest.
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Dedrie Lane and Candance Walz of OptimaHR, chat with host Carlee Snow about all things: The mission, vision, values and impact of OptimaHR Their working relationship turned friendship and the culture they’re building for the businessThe aspects of the business they each specialize and collaborate on The innovative offerings, like employee experience mapping and wellness training, that sets them apartHow they stay up to date with innovations and changes within the HR industry&n...
Candace Walz is an Employee Experience Expert at OptimaHR, where she leads transformative workplace culture through innovative HR strategies, employee wellness programs, and mindfulness practices. Candace’s career journey reflects her ability to evolve and thrive, transitioning from marketing and sales into human resources and people-focused roles. Candace’s professional path is deeply informed by her own mental health journey. Having navigated the challenges of anxiety, she brings empathy an...
Deidre Lane is an entrepreneur, HR strategist, and business leader helping organizations align people with purpose. As the Founder and Owner of OptimaHR, she empowers small and medium-sized businesses with tailored, innovative HR solutions that transform people management into a strategic driver of success. Deidre’s entrepreneurial story began during her time at the Edwards School of Business. While still a student, she gained hands-on business experience by supporting her husband in launchin...
Michelle Fergusson is the Head of Marketing at SalonScale Technology Inc., a role she has grown into after joining the company at an early stage. A passionate and strategic marketing leader, Michelle has played a pivotal role in helping salons streamline operations, improve profitability, and scale their businesses through the power of SalonScale’s innovative technology. Michelle dives deep into her professional journey, starting with the origins of SalonScale and how her career trajectory mi...
Chris Kostyk is a Portfolio Manager at MKTS Wealth Partners – iA Private Wealth, where he integrates his comprehensive expertise in public and private accounting with wealth management. His early career experience in the public accounting/ tax with Deloitte as well as private sector accounting and corporate finance with BHP built a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategic decision-making, and work ethic, preparing him for the dynamic world of portfolio management. These divers...
Amy Kaban, CEO and Co-Founder of Parkerview discusses her journey from brewing kombucha as a hobby to building a successful business in the competitive food and beverage industry. Amy shares her experience as an accidental entrepreneur, reflecting on major milestones like expanding province-wide, completing a successful bottle redesign, and being named Best Overall Local Supply Partner by Sobey’s. She also talks about how Parkerview Brews has thrived in the crowded kombucha and health-focused...
Bill Lomax, President & CEO of First Nations Bank of Canada speaks about Indigenous Financial Nation Building and the Future of Indigenous Business. Bill shares present and future factors influencing the financing of Nation-building in Indigenous communities from the perspective of the only Indigenous-owned bank in Canada. From new settlements made between Indigenous Nations and the federal Crown to new business partnerships and ventures between Nations, a series of financial and s...
Zach Sim is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Meckelborg Financial Group Ltd. (MFG), a leading firm specializing in unique investment strategies. MFG has established itself as a key figure in the financial sector, particularly through its innovative approach to managing investments in “real” assets such as student housing, car washes, and self-storage facilities. With a career spanning nearly a decade, Zach’s work has been significant in offering clients diverse and robust investment opportu...
Tammy Forrester, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan, joins host Carlee Snow to discuss her leadership journey and the exciting capital campaign the organization is currently embarking on. Joining RMHC-SK in 2012, Tammy quickly set out to expand the charity’s reach and services, transforming the Saskatoon house from 13 to 34 rooms. Under her leadership, RMHC-SK has evolved into a vital support system for families with sick children, providing a home-away-from-home durin...
Stephane O’Reilly, Director of Entrepreneurship at the SK Startup Institute under SREDA, chats with host Carlee Snow about various topics related to entrepreneurship. Their conversation delves into a how-to guide for aspiring or new entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights on adapting strategies to the evolving entrepreneurial landscape. Stephane highlights the unique advantages of Saskatchewan's entrepreneurial ecosystem and provides a comprehensive guide to successful networking. Additiona...
Spencer Krieger, Director of Sales at Vendasta, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: The parallels between coaching a football team and leading a sales team How an athletic background shapes his work ethic and leadership This importance of grit when working in sales Running a company like a sports team Building highly competitive, high performing teams Spencer Krieger is a dynamic force in the world of sales, currently serving as the Director of Sales...
Jade Gulash, Marketing Director at KPMG, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: · The unpredictability of consulting where each day feels like a new job · Why working in marketing is like trying to solve the puzzles in an escape room · Collaborating across regional, national, and specialized teams · How to host large, multi-day events that deliver life cha...
Andrea Hansen, President of Sutton Benefits and Planning, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Navigating business partnerships with a spouse The transformative power of mentorship and strategies for finding mentorsPersonalizing leadership and communication styles for each colleague or clientLeveraging MBTI certification to manage workplace culture and dynamics Goal setting practices that pave the way for successThe importance of future planning and embracing uncertainty in...
Stacey Sikorski, Mid-Market/Enterprise Sales at Incentivio, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Turning early career hospitality and customer service experience into industry expertise Growing food and beverage focused tech ventures through the startup and scaling phasesThe concept of "giving away your Legos" during a company's growth phaseAsserting leadership without "bulldozing" Direct and transparent approach to sales to build meaningful relationships Stacey Sikor...
Jay Brown, Co-Founder and Origination & Business Development of Pressure Corp, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: · Investing in clean energy and Pressure Corp’s mission · Entrepreneurship and the “perceived risk” and benefits · The dichotomy of passion and profession · His experience starting the resource platform ‘SaskHiker’ · ...
Kenzie Bergeron, AVP Sales of Saskatchewan Blue Cross, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Being an entrepreneur-turned-Angel Investor with the organization, Start Up TNTHow she got involved as an angel investor and tips for getting startedThe challenges of pitching to predominantly male investor groupsGender disparities in startup communities and the importance of diverse voicesAlternative therapies, holistic healthcare offerings, and role of proactive healthcare measures lik...
Corey Michel, CEO of lmno, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Transition from working "in the business" vs. "on the business" as CEOMarketing consultancy and agency workBreak stereotypes of agency life – it’s not like what you see on TV! lmno's 40-year history and the evolution and rebrand of the agency Purpose driven strategy and being a B-Corp Company Corey Michel, CEO of lmno, leads the agency through innovation, client success, and purpose-driven strategies...
McKenzie Hunter, former Senior Director, People and Culture at 7shifts, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Strategic Leadership of Human Resources and how the field is evolving Hiring and firing through the start-up scaling process How to live your mission and not just have it as words on a wall The ever-changing workplace dynamicHow work from anywhere and AI tools are shaping the business landscape McKenzie Hunter, a seasoned professional in the dynamic ...
Ross Gadzella, Business Intelligence Manager of Great Western Brewing, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: · Optimal operations through business intelligence · Differences in working at a large vs. local organization · Trends in the alcohol beverage industry · Opportunities within the manufacturing industry Ross Gadzella i...
Chris de Jong, Integrated Marketing Director at Gorgias, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Marketing strategy and a how-to guide for marketing in tech and scaling start-upsOpportunities in tech and how to get into the industry Aligning your professional journey with your passion Servant leadership and creating high-performing teams Chris de Jong, the Integrated Marketing Director at Gorgias, is a growth-focused SaaS marketing leader renowned for scaling brand, dem...
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