Inspiration Station

Can resilience help us find strength in our dreams and aspirations? This week, we meet Dr. Sarah Lubik, one of Canada's top innovation leaders and champion of the entrepreneurial mindset who has chartered her course to success. We discuss the intersection of empathy, resilience, and the transformative potential of the entrepreneurial mindset. ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! Website: https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Dr. Sarah Lubik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-lubik-3106293/ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller Instagram: http://instagram.com/carson.keller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/ ---------------------------------------- Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesweetandtenderhooligan/ ---------------------------------------- Co-Producer: Krysta Pallone Helm Co-Producer: Carson Keller

Can seaweed save the world? Ranah Chavoshi, co-founder of PhyCo Technologies, is merging science, sustainable materials, and environmental innovation to cultivate positive global change. We discuss the power of imagination, creativity, and how the 2023 Coast Capital Venture Prize competition winner is contributing to an eco-friendly future! ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! Website: https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Ranah Chavoshi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranah-chavoshi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biologyonthego/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/biologyonthego  ---------------------------------------- PhyCo Technologies: Website: https://www.phyco.ca/ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller Instagram: http://instagram.com/carson.keller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/ ---------------------------------------- Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesweetandtenderhooligan ---------------------------------------- Co-Producer: Krysta Pallone Helm Co-Producer: Carson Keller

How can resourcefulness pave the path to success? Join us this week as we explore the captivating journey of Edee Care, a groundbreaking AI-powered healthcare startup. Our guest, Hanieh Zahiremami, not only shares her secrets to resourcefulness but also reveals the power of nurturing connections. Tune in to discover how this brilliant mind's participation in SFU's eCo-op program and accolades from the 2023 Coast Capital Venture Prize awards has shaped her entrepreneurial triumphs! ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! Website: https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Hanieh Zahiremami LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanieh-zahiremami/ ---------------------------------------- Edee Care Website: https://www.edeecare.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edee-care/ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller Instagram: http://instagram.com/carson.keller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/ ---------------------------------------- Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesweetandtenderhooligan ---------------------------------------- Co-Producer: Krysta Pallone Helm Co-Producer: Carson Keller

This week, we chat with Ryan Stolys, co-founder of One Iota Performance. We cover personal agency and the transformative potential that lies within embracing new ideas. Ryan's creative thinking led One Iota Performance to win the Top Idea Prize at the 2022 Venture Prize awards, and has landed him as a Top 25 Under 25 recipient. ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! Website: https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Ryan Stolys LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-stolys/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rstolys/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyStolys ---------------------------------------- One Iota Performance Website: https://oneiotaperformance.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneiotagolf/ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller Instagram: http://instagram.com/carson.keller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/ ---------------------------------------- Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesweetandtenderhooligan ---------------------------------------- Co-Producer: Krysta Pallone Helm Co-Producer: Carson Keller

Can the power of empathy revolutionize entrepreneurship? In this episode, we unveil the secrets behind the Charles Chang Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Tech E@SFU and discover how Vivian Wong has embraced an empathic lens to fuel her journey toward building high-impact startups. ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! Website: https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Vivian Wong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-wong-114032164/ ---------------------------------------- Meal+ Website: http://www.mealplus.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mealplus.ca/ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller Instagram: http://instagram.com/carson.keller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/ ---------------------------------------- Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesweetandtenderhooligan ---------------------------------------- Co-Producer: Krysta Pallone Helm Co-Producer: Carson Keller

How can you spot diamonds in a field of rocks? Marzia Sager, co-founder of the Glow Within Foundation and Creative Director at EMSager Photography, has left lasting impacts on the world by seizing opportunities and cultivating positive change. We discuss the power of entrepreneurship and the transformative potential it holds through the lens of opportunity recognition. ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Marzia Sager http://instagram.com/itsmarzia https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzia-sager/  ---------------------------------------- Glow Within Foundation http://instagram.com/glowwithinfoundation ---------------------------------------- EMSager Photography https://www.instagram.com/emsagerphotography/ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller http://instagram.com/carson.keller https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/ ---------------------------------------- Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy https://www.instagram.com/thesweetandtenderhooligan ---------------------------------------- Co-Producer: Krysta Pallone Helm Co-Producer: Carson Keller

How do you sustain your commitment to goals amidst obstacles and setbacks? Our guest, Alyanna Salang, is no stranger to this relentless pursuit. Alyanna is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and unlocking the potential of our future leaders as a PowerPlay Events and Engagement Coordinator. In this episode, we explore the growth mindset and how you can transform challenges into opportunities for personal and professional development. ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Alyanna Salang http://instagram.com/alyannasalang https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyannasalang/ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller http://instagram.com/carson.keller https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/ ---------------------------------------- Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy https://www.instagram.com/thesweetandtenderhooligan ---------------------------------------- Co-Producer: Krysta Pallone Helm Co-Producer: Carson Keller

eCoop student Samantha Mikl and visionary Branislav Cvjetan, two co-founders of Uprooted Agriculture, dive into their rich history of collaboration and how SFU brought them together to revolutionize indoor gardening. ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/ ---------------------------------------- Check out Uprooted Agriculture! https://www.linkedin.com/company/uprooted-agriculture/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Samantha Mikl https://www.instagram.com/sam_mikl/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/smikl/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Branislav Cvjetan https://www.linkedin.com/in/branislav-cvjetan-087373177/ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller https://www.instagram.com/carson.keller https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/ ---------------------------------------- Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy https://www.instagram.com/thesweetand... ---------------------------------------- Co-Producer: Krysta Pallone Helm Co-Producer: Carson Keller

Welcome to the Inspiration Station podcast! Meet your host, Carson Keller through an interview guided by the Chang Institute’s manager for Events and Community Engagement, Maycko Macapugas. In this pilot episode, listeners are invited to join Carson on his journey in exploring entrepreneurship at Simon Fraser University. We explore the entrepreneurial mindset and learn about how it is a portal to achieving your dreams. ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/ ---------------------------------------- Guest: Maycko Macapugas http://instagram.com/foliagefilipino https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayckomacapugas/ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller http://instagram.com/carson.keller https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/ ---------------------------------------- Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy https://www.instagram.com/thesweetand... ---------------------------------------- Co-Producer: Krysta Pallone Helm Co-Producer: Carson Keller

Welcome to the Inspiration Station podcast! We are so excited to share the inspiring stories of changemakers and innovators with you. Our first episode comes out on Monday, June 12! See you then!

Surprise! The Inspiration Station podcast is back for a second season! See you on Friday, September 29th for Episode 1 🚂 ---------------------------------------- Check out the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship! Website: ⁠https://www.sfu.ca/changinstitute/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/chang-institute/⁠ ---------------------------------------- Host: Carson Keller LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonkeller/⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/carson.keller⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Intro Music Composition by Sean MacAvoy Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesweetandtenderhooligan⁠ ---------------------------------------- Producer: Carson Keller