Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday

Dean Zipse is a veteran of the Canadian oil patch who has a passion for growing businesses as well as living an active fitness and recovery lifestyle. His biohacking journey started when he decided he wanted to “die as young as possible, as late as possible." He's currently the President and Owner of Upgrade Labs Calgary, a brand new fitness center that is built around Dave Asprey's "biohacking" techniques.Get Connected With Dean:https://upgradelabs.com/calgaryhttps://www.instagram.com/upgrade_dean/https://www.instagram.com/upgradelabscalgary/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Ernie Tsu is the current president of the Alberta Hospitality Association and Owner of Trolley 5 Brewery and Restaurant. Former Board member of the 17th Avenue BIA. Volleyball Coach for over 30 years and current High School team Western Canada that just won 4A Provincials 2023/2024. A born and Raised Calgarian concerned about the current state of our how our city is being run by the current council, he's been in the hospitality industry for over 35 years from running Electric Avenue (Fox and Firkin, Kings Horse, Claudios etc) to Señor Frogs and large pub chains.Get Connected With Ernie:https://www.trolley5.com/https://www.instagram.com/ernietsu/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Allison Grafton is the president and founder of Rockwood Custom Homes, a leading luxury residential construction company.  With a background in finance and design, she has built Rockwood into an industry trailblazer: known for its integrated business model, commitment to excellence, transparency, and client satisfaction.  Allison is a respected Canadian female leader and entrepreneur, recognized with prestigious awards such as the RBC Women of Influence Momentum Award and the AWE Upsurge Entrepreneur Award.  Stevie® awards have honored her as a Female Entrepreneur of the Year and Rockwood has claimed the title of Deloitte Best Managed Companies 5 years in a row. Allison is also a renowned speaker, sharing her insights on leadership and business.Get Connected With Allison:www.rockwoodcustomhomes.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rockwoodcustomhomes/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Awarded Real Leader's Award in 2023, RBC’s Women’s Entrepreneur for 2020, Ernst & Young 2019 Entrepreneur of the year for the Prairies, Business in Calgary's Leaders Award in 2018, Desirée Bombenon is a bold innovator, futurist, and purpose driven leader. Her portfolio includes business strategy, social enterprise, and culture building. Desirée was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2023 for her community service to Albertans and Canadians. She was inducted into the WXN Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of fame in 2022 after being recognized for the 4th time. She sits on the Board of the UN Global Compact Network Canada. She is the Chair of the YPO Sustainable Business Network, a cohort for Singularity University and a Harvard University Alumni for the Advanced Leadership Initiative. Desirée is a Certified Strategic Leader and earned both an Executive MBA through Queen’s Smith School of Business and her Certificate of Social Impact.Get Connected With Desirée:https://ca.linkedin.com/in/desireebombenonhttps://www.instagram.com/desireebombenon/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Martin Parnell has run 250 marathons in one year, set five Guinness World Records in endurance events and summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 21 hours raising over $1.3m for the humanitarian organization Right To Play. In 2016 Martin ran a marathon in Afghanistan in support of Afghan Women and Girls. He has published three books, MARATHON QUEST, RUNNING TO THE EDGE and his latest “THE SECRET MARATHON-Empowering women and girls in Afghanistan through sport”. He is also Executive Producer of “THE SECRET MARATHON” documentary.Get Connected With Martin:https://www.martinparnell.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martinparnell/?originalSubdomain=cahttps://www.facebook.com/MarathonQuest250/https://twitter.com/martinjparnellSo, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Charles Maygard is a self-proclaimed unconventional leader whose strategic thinking and real-world experience have led to continuous growth during his tenure as the 3rd-generation owner of Armour Equipment, a Calgary-based scaffolding contractor. His people-first approach to leadership emphasizes humility and collaboration, while his years navigating the tumultuous Calgary construction market with integrity have earned him the respect of his peers as one of the industry’s best employers. A family man at heart, he has been with his wife for 25 years, and together they have three teenage daughters. Outside of work, you can find him at his favorite yoga studio, on the slopes, or chauffeuring his daughters to their many activities.Get Connected With Charles:https://www.armourscaffold.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesmaygard/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

In the latest episode of Shed Talk, we had the pleasure of speaking with Karla Vandenberg, the visionary behind the Monkey Dooz Kid Salon franchise. Karla’s journey from a dairy farm to establishing a successful kid salon chain in the United States is nothing short of inspiring. Originally hailing from Calgary, she made the bold decision to relocate to Arizona to pursue a career in golf. Over the past 25 years, Karla has made her mark in various industries. Karla's latest venture involves franchising her children's hair salon, which she founded in 2001, further solidifying her reputation as a forward-thinking businesswoman.Get Connected With Karla:https://Monkeydooz.com/https://www.instagram.com/@monkeydoozofficial/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Welcome back to Shed Talk! In this episode, we dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding heart disease and how to manage it effectively. Diamond Fernandes, founder of Heart Fit Clinic, joins us to share his expertise and personal journey in the field of cardiac health.Diamond Fernandes is the founder of Heart Fit Clinic, disrupting cardiac healthcare with AI-driven assessments and non-invasive treatments. As a published author and respected authority in heart health, he frequently features in the media. He is an inspiring public speaker, addressing topics like common myths about heart disease, navigating heart disease, the truth about heart stress tests and angiograms, advancements in heart health supplements and medications, and using food as medicine for heart health.Get Connected With Diamond:https://www.heartfit.cahttps://www.instagram.com/heartfitclinic/https://www.instagram.com/diamondheartguyhttps://www.facebook.com/Heartfitclinics/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Sonya Sharp, the Ward 1 Councillor specializing in hospitality and the events center, is a seasoned professional in urban development strategies. With a solid background in entrepreneurship and over 20 years of public service, Sonya brings a wealth of practical knowledge to the table. Her emphasis on effective municipal communication and her dedication to representing the voices of over 114,000 constituents underscore her commitment to driving positive urban development. Throughout her journey from entrepreneur to politician, Sonya has demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate and overcome bureaucratic challenges in city governance. Shed Talk listeners can anticipate gaining valuable insights from her expertise, particularly in building trust and relationships in the realm of politics.Business moves at the speed of trust. Trust was broken. Relationships were broken, and that would need to be rebuilt. - Sonya SharpGet Connected With Sonya:https://www.calgary.ca/council/ward-1/warddefault.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/sonyasharpyyc/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Bryan Grosul, a seasoned professional in the home building industry, brings 26 years of invaluable experience to the table. Having transitioned from working in a family business to establishing his own company, West Creek Homes, Bryan offers a unique perspective on the challenges and successes of independent business ownership. His journey from starting out on a framing crew to currently overseeing the construction of 50-60 homes annually across three communities in Calgary is a testament to his expertise and dedication. Through candid conversations and insightful anecdotes, Bryan shares his wealth of knowledge on the intricacies of the home building industry, making him a valuable guest for Shed Talk's audience of aspiring entrepreneurs in family businesses.I worked for my dad for 15 years and I decided one day I don't wanna work for my dad anymore. So I quit a good paying job and I thought, what am I gonna do? And I actually, I gotta give a shout out to Psydu at Genesis. Cause he gave me my first lot. - Bryan GrosulGet Connected With Bryan:https://www.westcreekhomes.cahttps://www.instagram.com/westcreekhomes/https://www.facebook.com/WestCreekHomesCalgarySo, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Milena Radakovic, a seasoned entrepreneur and a staunch advocate for women in leadership roles, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Her journey through the corporate world and transition into entrepreneurship equips her with a unique understanding of the challenges women face. By spearheading mentorship programs for women entrepreneurs and founding a charity focused on empowering aspiring female business leaders, Milena has made a tangible difference in the entrepreneurial landscape. Her commitment to breaking barriers and fostering a supportive environment for women in business is both admirable and inspiring.I'm either going to succeed on my own or I'm going to fail on my own, but I'm going to give it a try because I'm sick and tired of making other people money, and I want to look after my family. - Milena RadakovicGet Connected With Milena:https://www.nexusexhibits.com/https://www.instagram.com/milena_radakovic/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Discover the unexpected truth about transforming a struggling business in a downturn. Uncover the secret to finding new opportunities when faced with challenges. Join me as we dive into the surprising strategies that can turn a downturn into a skyrocketing success. Are you ready to unlock the hidden potential in your business and watch it grow beyond your wildest dreams? Stay tuned for the eye-opening revelation that will change the way you approach business forever.Being an entrepreneur is not an easy task. It's lonely at the top. We've got to work hard. - Kevin HallidayReach out to Kevin on Social Media to ask him your questions to be featured in more Q&As!So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Patricia Bathory, a respected therapist and author, brings a wealth of expertise to Shed Talk. Her unique insights into the impact of control versus acceptance on success offer valuable perspectives for personal and professional growth. With her focus on the importance of relationships for success, Patricia's book "Connected" provides practical strategies for personal branding and amplification. Through her engaging talks and thought-provoking content, Patricia inspires individuals to embrace curiosity through better questions, seek therapy for leadership development, and build successful relationships for personal and professional growth.If we get along with everybody else, the quality of our lives will improve. And for those people who we can't get along with, maybe it's time to let them go so that you can have the good life you deserve. - Patricia BathoryGet Connected with Patricia:https://www.patriciabathory.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciabathory/     https://www.instagram.com/patibathory/So, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Part 2 of our conversation with Jari Love! Jari is a fitness entrepreneur and the founder of the "Get Ripped" fitness program. With a career spanning over two decades, Jari has navigated the ever-evolving fitness industry, overcoming challenges, and adapting to new trends. Her journey from launching fitness DVDs to achieving national and international success showcases her resilience and innovation in the business. Jari's story is one of inspiration, determination, and the ability to turn setbacks into opportunities. Through her experiences, she offers valuable insights into building a successful fitness business and staying relevant in an ever-changing landscape. Jari's passion for fitness and her entrepreneurial spirit make her a compelling voice in the industry, and her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and adaptability.Things get better with age. Age is all about attitude. - Jari LoveGet Connected With Jari:https://www.jarilove.com/https://www.instagram.com/rippedjari/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/JariLoveFitness/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarilove/?originalSubdomain=caSo, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d

It's part 1 of our conversation with Jari Love! Jari is an esteemed figure in the fitness world, and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. With a strong focus on high-intensity interval training, Jari has made a significant impact on the development of effective fitness programs. Her transition from the entertainment industry to fitness exemplifies her resilience and adaptability. Overcoming career challenges, Jari's personal journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of the profound benefits of exercise. Her unique insights and expertise make her a captivating guest on Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday, offering valuable perspectives for fitness enthusiasts and program developers alike.I wasn't doing it for the money. I did it because I was passionate about it and I wanted to share the love - Jari LoveGet Connected With Jari:https://www.jarilove.com/https://www.instagram.com/rippedjari/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/JariLoveFitness/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarilove/?originalSubdomain=caSo, are you ready to shed the talk and embark on a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and inspiration? Subscribe now to "Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday" and be part of a community that dares to venture beyond boundaries. Get Connected with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/@ShedTalkwithKevinHallidayhttps://www.twitter.com/shedtalkkevinwww.kevinhalliday.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551627818607&mibextid=LQQJ4d