Nuanced.
Episodes
52. Tim Srigley: Craftsman, Leather Expert & YouTube Creator
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Srigley is the craftsman behind Black Flag Leather Goods a great leather-working YouTube channel. Tim Srigley lives in Chilliwack, BC, with hi...
51. Pepita E. McKee: Overcoming Adversity & Making a Difference
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pepita Elena McKee shares how she overcame adversity, makes a difference in her career, and how she became the CEO of Impact Resolutions. Aaron and Pe...
50. Dr. Keith Carlson: Stó:lō History, Christianity & Canada
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Thor Carlson is a father, husband, professor of History at the University of the Fraser Valley, Tier One Canada Research Chair in Indigenous and...
49. Dr. Dara Kelly: Indigenous Economics, Money & Potlatches
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and Dr. Dara Kelly delve into the functioning of Indigenous finance prior to colonization, with a specific focus on the economic and leadership ...
48. Paul van Westendorp: Asian Giant Hornet, Honey Bees, & Agriculture
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul van Westendorp is a bee expert, researcher and British Columbia's Provincial Apiculturist. In 2019, Mr. van Westendorp was called in to hel...
47. Tyler Olsen: BC Floods, Journalism & the Fraser Valley Current
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Olsen is a father, journalist, reporter, and managing editor of the Fraser Valley Current.Tyler grew up in Vernon, graduated with a bachelor of ...
46. Gurleen Maan: Goat Yoga, Wine, Haunted Corn Maze & Weddings at Maan Farms
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gurleen Maan is the Creative and Operations Director at her family's farm Maan Farms Market & Estate Winery.Maan Farms has a long and proud h...
45. Matthew Hawkins: Around Chilliwack, Photographer, Podcast Host & Community Leader
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew A. Hawkins is a father, videographer, photographer, podcast host, content creator for Around Chilliwack, founder of Hawkins Media and Board Me...
44. Stephen Hui: Hiker & Author of 105 Hikes In and Around BC
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Hui is a father, expert hiker, author, and photographer in British Columbia. Stephen Hui has been hiking, backpacking, and scrambling in Brit...
43. Dr. Geetanjali Gill: Responsibilities of a Citizen & Global Development
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Geetanjali Gill is a mother, wife, researcher, associate professor at the University of the Fraser Valley and Gender and Development Consultant. Gee...
42. Lee Harding: Biologist on Wolves & Caribou in BC
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Harding is a father, grandfather, biologist, environmental consultant, hunter, and researcher. In this conversation, Aaron and Lee talk about the ...
41. Sonny McHalsie: Stó:lō Researcher, Historian, Author & Educator
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sonny McHalsie, also known as Naxaxalhts'i is a father, grandfather, historical researcher, cultural researcher, author, editor, tour guide, educ...
40. Sami Khan: Climate Change, Sustainable Energy & Engineering
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sami is an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. His research focus currently i...
39. Andrew Christopher: Canadian Singer/Songwriter & Host of the AC Podcast
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Christopher is a Father, Husband, Singer, Songwriter, Entertainer and Host of the AC Podcast.Andrew Christopher, as he often says, is “living...
38. Adam Gibson: Mixed Martial Arts, Entrepreneur & Community Leader
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Gibson is a father, husband, entrepreneur, community leader, and black belt martial artist. Mr. Gibson is a father of two boys, married to his w...
37. Carin Bondar: Biology, Science Communication & School Board
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carin Bondar is a Canadian biologist, writer, filmmaker, instructor, speaker, television personality, mother, and School Board Trustee in Chilliwack, ...
36. Carrielynn Victor: Indigenous Artist, Conservationist, & Medicines Practitioner
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carrielynn Victor is an artist, plant harvester, illustrator, storyteller, mother, conservationist, fisher and medicines practitioner within S'ó...
35. Scott Sheffield: Canadian Military History & Indigenous Involvement
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Sheffield is a researcher of Indigenous Military History, Father, Husband, author and associate professor of history at the University of the Fr...
34. Laura Lee Reid: Heritage Chilliwack & History Researcher
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Reid is the President and Co-Founder of Heritage Chilliwack, and a guest service agent at the Royal Hotel Chilliwack. Most notably, Laura work...
33. Dr. Ryan D'Arcy: Neuroscientist & Entrepreneur
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan D'Arcy is an entrepreneur, neuroscientist, father, and husband. He is the co-founder, President, and Chief Scientific Officer of HealthTech ...
32. Brian Minter: Gardening Icon & Community Leader
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Minter is a gardening icon, broadcaster, author, columnist, international speaker, husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Minter is the Chair for ...
31. Alex Harte: Photographer & Entrepreneur
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Harte is a photographer, loving partner, program officer for the Centre for Sustainable Rural Development. Most notably, Alex noticed that recent...
4. Shanal Prasad - How To Start a Business
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shanal Prasad is the principal lawyer at Alpine Legal Services. His educational background includes experience as a Chartered Professional Accountant,...
3. Camden Hutchison - How To Start a Business
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Hutchison is an assistant professor at Peter A. Allard School of Law. He teaches Business Organizations, a course that discusses the formation of ...
2. Tim McAlpine - How To Start a Business
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim McAlpine has a deep understanding of credit unions, entrepreneurship, and running a small business. Tim McAlpine is the founder and CEO of Currenc...
1. Nina Zetchus - How to Start a Business
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nina Zechtus has a strong background in credit unions, starting a business, and financial literacy. Nina Zechtus has family lineage from Sts’ailes F...
30. Derek Epp: Chief of Tzeachten First Nation & Community Leader
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Epp is a father, husband and the Chief of Tzeachten First Nation. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, he i...
29. Nina Púlemiya Zetchus: Owner of Luna Float & Indigenous Leader
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nina Zetchus is a wife, mother, owner of Luna Float, Account Manager II at Vancity. Nina is on the Board of Directors for Sto:lo Business Association ...
28. Andrew Victor: Pastor & Chief of Cheam First Nation
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Victor is the Chief of Cheam First Nation, Pastor for Chilliwack Native Pentecostal Church, Council Member with First Nations Health Council, F...
27. Tim McAlpine: Entrepreneur & Founder of Cowork Chilliwack
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim McAlpine is the founder and CEO of Currency Marketing, and the founder of Cowork Chilliwack. He is also a creative entrepreneur, father, husband, ...
26. Eddie Gardner: Indigenous Elder & Council Member for Skwah First Nation
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“T’it’elem Spath”, Eddie Gardner is a Stó:lō Elder from the Skwah First Nation, an elder-in-residence with University of the Fraser Valley...
25. Dr. Martha Dow: Sociologist, Professor & Director of CHASI & Sociologist
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Dow is an associate professor, community leader, sociologist, mother, and Director of the Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (CHASI) at...
24. Inez Louis: Indigenous Leader, Nurse & Health & Wellness Director for Cheam First Nation
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inez Louis is a loving mother, Indigenous leader, wife, Nurse, and the Health and Wellness Director for Cheam First Nation. Inez is from Skowkale Fir...
23. Spencer Huesken: Sociologist & Organizational Researcher
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Huesken is a sociologist, organizational researcher, consultant and instructor at the University of the Fraser Valley!Spencer grew up in Chill...
22. Trevor McDonald: Entertainer & Host of 89.5 The Drive
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor McDonald is a husband, entertainer, host of 89.5 The Drive, business owner, and Executive Director of the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvem...
21. Lucas Simpson: Artist & Entrepreneur
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas Simpson is a local artist with an art exhibit at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, he is involved in Kopialine Publishing, and is involved in brin...
20. Kim Gemmell: Author & Community Leader
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Gemmell is an author, wife, mother and inspirational speaker. Through life’s journey she shares her trials and tribulations, included with some ...
19. Sue Knott: City Councillor & Cancer Survivor
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Knott is a mother, wife, traveller, Chilliwack City Councillor, cancer survivor, Executive Director of Chilliwack Hospice Society and a pillar in ...
18. Adrian Starks: Author & Keynote Speaker
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Starks is a Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, Personal Development Coach, CCO of Connect Now Business Network LTD and Founder of Champion ...
17. Jon Heidt: Criminologist & Author
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Heidt is a husband, father, professor, author, and a researcher at the University of the Fraser Valley.Jon Heidt is an associate professor of crim...
16. Katie McKay: Entrepreneur & Business Owner
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katie McKay is a mother to two children, entrepreneur, owner of three different businesses, and community leader. Katie McKay is a part owner and Dire...
15. Bill Turnbull: Owner of The Town Butcher & Community Leader
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Turnbull is a husband, entrepreneur, owner of the Town Butcher, and community leader.Bill Turnbull is the owner and operator of the Town Butcher ...
14. David Jimmie: Chief of Squiala First Nation & Community Leader
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Jimmie is a father, husband, Chief, community leader, President of both the Sto:lo Nation and Ts'elxweyeqw Tribe. He has worked hard to bui...
13. Jason Lum: City Councillor & Business Owner
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Lum is a Father, Husband, Chilliwack City Councillor, Chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District, Director of Business Development for Myriad ...
12. Shanal Prasad: Lawyer, CPA & Business Owner
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shanal Prasad is a lawyer, Chartered Professional Accountant, and owner of Alpine Legal Services. He has also faced immense adversity throughout his l...
11. Leonard Wiens: Community Leader & Manager of the Royal Hotel Chilliwack
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leonard Wiens is the Manager of the Royal Hotel Chilliwack, a father, husband and role model for the community he serves. The Royal Hotel Chilliwack ...
10. David Shearer: Artist, Creator & Entrepreneur
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Shearer is an artist and freelance Graphic Designer from Abbotsford, BC, Canada with over 30 years of experience. He's spent his life in th...
9. Dr. Zina Lee: Criminologist & Professor
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zina Lee is the Director of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley. Dr. Lee also acts as a professor and offers cours...
8. Mark LaLonde: Chief Safety Officer at SFU & Educator
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark LaLonde is the Chief Safety Officer at Simon Fraser University. He also offers a criminology course on risk assessment and management at the Univ...
7. Anouk Crawford: Family Lawyer & Business Owner
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anouk Crawford is a family lawyer who runs Vale Family Law and Mediation in Chilliwack, BC. As a family lawyer, she has significant experience working...
6. Kevin Westell: Bencher, Lawyer & Community Leader
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Westell is a father, fiance, community member and lawyer. Mr. Westell is a founding partner at Pender Litigation in Vancouver, BC. Similarly, he...
5. Brett Kentala: Real Estate Agent & Community Leader
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Kentala was born and raised in Chilliwack, BC. At age 20, he began his journey in real estate. Over the past 5 years, Mr. Kentala has been a rea...
4. Trevor Johnson: Community Leader
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the adversity of youth, and how role models can help change the trajectory for young people. Trevor Johnson obtained his Bache...
3. Rebekah Myrol: Psychology Communicator
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebekah Myrol is a current student at the University of the Fraser Valley. She is an honest, driven individual. In this conversation, Rebekah discus...
2. Jonny Singh: Business Owner & Educator
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonny Singh owns a small business called Beyond Nutrition, in Chilliwack BC. In this podcast we discuss communication, health, community, nutrition an...
1. Jacob Caouette: Indigenous Leader & Law Student
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob and I grew up in Downtown Chilliwack, and faced adversity throughout our childhood. Unfortunately, there were a lack of role models during our a...