On The Brink Podcast
Episodes
Episode 150: Deborah Ross
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deb Ross was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her father was a former drug addict who became a Christian minister, focused on visiting...
Episode 149: Amy Beeman
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Beeman recently published her first children’s book Unwrap Your Dreams, which is exactly what she’s doing. Beyond her passion for writing, wh...
Episode 148: Owen Miller and John-Paul Wenger
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this BC Forest Industry in Transition podcast episode, host John Brink is joined by Owen Miller, President of Deadwood Innovations and John-Paul (...
Episode 147: Jonathan Valoroso
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Valoroso was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and lived there for most of his life before moving to Prince George in 2010. Shortly after ...
Episode 146: Angel Stewart
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angel Stewart is the Founder and Owner of Angel’s Aerial Fitness. Angel has spent the past decade and a half inspiring and empowering people of all...
Episode 145: Kristen Carder
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Carder is an ADHD expert, a top podcast host, and an internationally recognized life coach for adults with ADHD. Kristen’s extensive experi...
Episode 144: Angela McLaren
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angela McLaren, a highly skilled and talented entrepreneur, is driven by her passion for animal welfare. Angela is the Executive Director of the Prin...
Episode 143: Jay Cook
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Cook grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia and moved to Prince George in 2003 to pursue a degree at the University of Northern British Columbi...
Episode 142: Nicolette Ray Tuftin
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolette Ray Tuftin is a brand designer, soulful business strategist, speaker, and authenticity mentor. As the founder and CEO of the Inner Essence ...
Episode 141: Lacey Hunniford
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Hunniford manages Hunniford Gardens in Prince George, British Columbia. She is involved in nearly every aspect of this rapidly expanding busine...
Episode 140: Liam Parfitt
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Parfitt is the owner of Freya Logging, a local company that specializes in selective logging, knows the forest industry is in trouble and believ...
Episode 139: Olivia Silvana
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former School Psychologist turned entrepreneur, Olivia has always been a free-spirit who didn’t fit or function well inside of a box. Olivia has o...
Episode 138: Michelle Ouellet
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Ouellet's passion for hair began at the young age of 5 when she learned to french braid her sister’s hair from watching her mother. Sh...
Episode 137: Marty Anderson
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Anderson was born and raised in Prince George, and has raised a family of four daughters in this wonderful community. After a 30 year career in...
Episode 136: Katie Paolucci
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Paolucci is a certified personal trainer, pilot, cyclist, health and fitness advocate and proud member of the Wheelin’ Warriors of the North ...
Episode 135: Daryl Bouchard
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl Bouchard is a certified Holistic Nutritionist with a military background. She served in the Canadian Armed Forces for nine years prior to start...
Episode 134: Christina Doll
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Doll is an economic development, communications, and marketing specialist with a background in broadcast journalism. Born and raised on the...
Episode 133: John A. Brink
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo podcast episode, John Brink discusses the history of the British Columbia forest industry and why it is currently in a major crisis.
Episode 132: Joel Ewert
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Ewert is a Prince George resident and Team Canada wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby athlete, who has a passion for education as he purs...
Episode 131: Jeff McWilliams
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff McWilliams has more than 30 years of experience in forest resource management and wood processing operations, both as a consultant and in privat...
Episode 130: Cees de Jager
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cees de Jager is the President and CEO of the Softwood Lumber Board for Canada and the United States. Starting his forest products industry career wi...
Episode 129: Katie Carter
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Carter is a Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach. She started her Online Coaching business in 2020 during the final year of her stu...
Episode 128: Stuart Cohen
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Cohen is a certified ADHD life coach, empowering motivational speaker, entrepreneur andauthor.Diagnosed with ADHD at age 47, Stuart went throu...
Episode 127: Chase Tuftin
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chase Tuftin lives for the art of the fight. As an amateur boxing coach, owner of the Wolves Den Boxing Club in Prince George, and competing jiujitsu...
Episode 126: Kyndra Farrell
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyndra is a young entrepreneur from Northern British Columbia who owns two successful businesses and works full-time in the forest industry. She star...
Episode 125: Rachelle Diachuk
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachelle began her teaching journey in 2016 with the intention to share her love of intuitive movement. Her passionate nature is infused into her tea...
Episode 124: Doug Clark
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Clark is an entrepreneur, personal trainer, online coach, YouTuber, Podcaster, and owner of two successful businesses in Prince George: Northern...
Episode 123: Ana Trujillo
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ana Trujillo is the Owner and Creator behind Grey + Oak. Her company specializes in creating handmade signage that is unique and custom to every occa...
Episode 122: Murf Laidlaw
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Murf Laidlaw was born and raised playing multiple sports in Prince George, British Columbia. He was a national champion youth skier in his younger da...
Episode 121: Bruce Blackwell
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Blackwell has over 30 years experience as a Professional forester and biologist, much of which has been related to fire and forest ecology, sil...
Episode 120: Katie Sue
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Sue is an ADHD advocate with a massive online following. Katie was labeled a daydreamer in school, though throughout young adulthood, she was s...
Episode 119: Carolina Hiller
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carolina Hiller (Lina) is a world champion long track speed skater from Prince George. The 26-year-old Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club alum...
Episode 118: Mindy Stroet
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mindy Stroet, CFRE, is the Director of Development for the Prince George Community Foundation. Founded in 1995, the Prince George Community Foundati...
Episode 117: Zandra Ross
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zandra is the founder of Zandra Ross Consulting. Zandra is a leadership mentor and coach who helps ambitious people overcome obstacles and evolve int...
Episode 116: Steve Baker
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Baker is one of the most talented musicians to ever call Prince George home. He’s originally from Newfoundland, though he grew up in Mackenzi...
Episode 115: Alex Mackenzie
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019, Alex Mackenzie left his six-figure pulp mill job in Prince George to chase his dream of becoming a fulltime stand-up comedian. Alex sold his...
Episode 114: Brooklyn Derksen
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brooklyn Derksen is a local certified Yoga teacher and Level 1 iRest (Integrative Restoration) Meditation teacher. She has a passion to advocate for ...
Episode 113: David Elstone
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Elstone, RPF, is a professional forester and a highly-regarded industry expert with over 25 years of experience within the forest sector. Recen...
Episode 112: Russ Taylor
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russ Taylor's background in the forest industry started in 1974 and encompasses forestry, manufacturing, marketing and consulting positions. Mr...
Episode 111: Andrea Sowers
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Sowers is the Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit LUVS Northern Animal Rescue. This animal rescue service is located in Prince Ge...
Episode 110: Dave Peterson
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Peterson recently retired from the position of Assistant Deputy Minister of Community Disaster Recovery, Lytton in the Ministry of Emergency Man...
Episode 109: Mayor Simon Yu
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mayor Simon Yu was born in Hong Kong and has been an active member of the Prince George Community for nearly 50 years. He won the municipal election ...
Episode 108: Kylie Lewis Holt
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the funniest individuals in Canada, Kylie Lewis Holt moved to Prince George from Eastern Canada and has loved comedy her entire life. Kylie is...
Episode 107: Garrett Dobson
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Prince George, British Columbia, Garrett attended the University of Northern B.C., where he studied business with a double major i...
Episode 106: Aimee Cassie
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aimee is a northerner at heart, living in and loving Prince George her entire life. After working in management most of her career, she found her lov...
Episode 105: Jim Girvan
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Girvan is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) who has dedicated over four decades of his life to the British Columbia forest industry. Jim&#...
Episode 104: Chief Dolly Logan
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Dolleen Logan was elected Chief of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation on April 8, 2021. Prior to that, she served as Councillor for six years. Chief ...
Episode 103: Shirley Bond
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shirley Bond is one of the most respected leaders in Prince George's history. She was first elected in 2001 as the MLA for Prince George-Valemount. Sh...
Episode 102: Dan and Roberta McLaren
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan McLaren was raised on Vancouver Island. He moved to Prince George in 1987. In 1995, after a successful career in commercial banking, Dan founded C...
Episode 101: Nicole Currie
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Currie coordinates the Meals on Wheels program for the Prince George Council of Seniors. Prince George Council of Seniors (PG...
Episode 100: Selen Alpay
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Selen is the owner of the Canadian Tire store in Prince George. His career with this company began in 1978, progressing through the ranks over a 15-ye...
Episode 99: Tyler Sanchez and Kendall Kershaw
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kendall Kershaw and Tyler Sanchez are the owners and operators of The Little Fit Company in Prince George, British Columbia. These two community diffe...
Episode 98: Shannon Wright
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Wright is a Gitxsen Hereditary Chief and long-time entrepreneur. Shannon is the Owner and Operator of The Pepper Tree, located in the Coast In...
Episode 97: Jim VanderPloeg
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim VanderPloeg is a Primary Care Paramedic in Northern British Columbia and also one of the founders of the Prince George Relay For Life. &nbs...
Episode 96: Katie Stymiest
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Stymiest is the founder of CAKED BY KATIE - a fun and flavourful dairy-free and gluten-free online baking blog. She is also the content c...
Episode 95: Ben Thomson
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally from Aberdeen, Scotland, Ben Thomson is the Co-Owner and Operator of HVAC STRONG MECHANICAL. As a former strongman athlete who compet...
Episode 94: Rob Schuetz
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Schuetz is the President of Industrial Forestry Service (IFS), which is one of the largest natural resource consulting firms operating in British ...
Episode 93: Amanda Alexander
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Alexander is a community leader and builder in Prince George, who as spent the past 10 years in the CEO role at the YMCA of Northern BC. Amanda...
Episode 92: Dr. Garry Merkel
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Garry Merkel is a member of the Tahltan Nation and a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. His achi...
Episode 91: Jordan Yu
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Yu is a physical education teacher, community builder and founder of the Northern Bounce Sports Academy. Jordan grew up in Prince George...
Episode 90: Cpl. Jenn Cooper
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn Cooper is a Media Relations Officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Prince George, British Columbia. Jenn grew up in...
Episode 89: John Brink
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo podcast episode, John Brink discusses why the British Columbia forest industry is in crisis.
Episode 88: Tami Van Kalsbeek
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tami van Kalsbeek is over 850 days sober. She is a certified self-love coach, executive assistant, dedicated mother, a grateful recovering alcoholic, ...
Episode 87: David Elstone
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Elstone, RPF, is a professional forester and a highly-regarded industry expert with over 25 years of experience within the forest sector. Recent...
Episode 86: Brian Fehr
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a teenager Brian Fehr began his career working in sawmills across Northern British Columbia. In 1983, in partnership with his father Ike and brothe...
Episode 85: Mike Bernier
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bernier was elected MLA for Peace River South in 2013, 2017, and 2020. Mike is currently the Shadow Minister for Forests. In the past, he h...
Episode 84: Kevin Falcon
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Falcon is the Official Opposition Leader for the BC Liberal Party, elected leader in February 2022. He was then elected as MLA for Vancouver-Qui...
Episode 83: Sarrah Storey
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2006 Sarrah made the Village of Fraser Lake in North Central BC her home after a lengthy stay in Prince George BC for almost 24 years. Sarrah has ...
Episode 82: Cristian Silva Zuniga
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the past five years, Cristian Silva Zuniga has been a member of Team Rubicon (Canada and International), a veteran-led disaster response org...
Episode 81: Jan Hedberg
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Hedberg is a professional forester in Sweden and owner of the company Skogsresor. In this episode, John Brink and Jan Hedberg spend time com...
Episode 80: Dr. Peter Legge
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Legge lives his life dream as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, a bestselling author and as Chairman & CEO of the largest, ...
Episode 79: Riley Banzer
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Riley Banzer is the Founder and Owner of Olympus Freerunning, Prince George's first and only Parkour Training Facility. Parkour is the di...
Episode 78: Dr. Tracey Lotze and Dr. Jason Boxtart
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tracey Lotze is a family doctor providing primary care to a large variety of patients. Rather than being a specialist, she provides general care, ...
Episode 77: Joan Atkinson
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joan Atkinson moved to Mackenzie with her husband and two sons in 1997 and boasts there is no place she would rather live. Both of Joan’s sons and h...
Episode 76: Paz Milburn and Peter Weedon
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paz Milburn and Peter Weedon are the Lead Organizers of the bi-annual Boogie With The Stars fundraiser. Boogie with the Stars (BWTS) is pa...
Episode 75: Jim Girvan and Rob Schuetz
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Schuetz is the President of Industrial Forestry Service (IFS), which is one of the largest natural resource consulting firms operating in British ...
Episode 74: Finn Scott-Neff and Brooklynn Bach
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finn Scott-Neff hails from the north coast of California and is the President of the UNBC Forestry Club. He is also a very talented musician. Finn got...
Episode 73: Doug Bell
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Bell is the President and CEO of Northern Lights Estate Winery (Canada’s largest fruit winery) and chair of the Family Fast Group of Companies....
Episode 72: Jim Girvan
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Girvan is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) who has dedicated over four decades of his life to the British Columbia forest industry. ...
Episode 71: Chris Hartmann
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a professional disc golf competitor, Chris Hartmann is one of the top 25 rated players in Canada and has played well over 100 courses in Canada, th...
Episode 70: Vova Pluzhnikov
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vova Pluzhnikov is a Ukrainian citizen who moved to Prince George in 2016 to play basketball for the UNBC Timberwolves. On March 8, 2022, ...
Episode 69: Sheldon Clare
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sheldon Clare holds a Master of Arts degree in military history from Norwich University at Northfield, Vermont, and a Bachelor’s degree in internati...
Episode 68: Jana Phillips
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jana Phillips is a Prince George difference maker who has been involved in a variety of community-enriching endeavours throughout the decades, includi...
Episode 67: Pat Bell
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Bell is an entrepreneur located in Prince George and former British Columbia Cabinet Minister, who served three terms in the BC Legislature and he...
Episode 66: Rob Schuetz
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Schuetz is the President of Industrial Forestry Service (IFS), which is one of the largest natural resource consulting firms operating in British ...
Episode 65: Catherine Hansen
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Hansen-McCarthy has one of the most recognizable faces – and voices – in Northern British Columbia, who is currently the Executive Produ...
Episode 64: Kyla Wilhelmsen
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyla Wilhelmsen was a participant in the City of Prince George's Titans’ Den competition back in November 2021. Kyla pitched a business idea, which ...
Episode 63: Christine Midgley
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Midgley moved to Prince George from Brantford, Ontario in 2020. Since her arrival to Prince George, Christine helped create and produ...
Episode 62: Roy Stewart
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Stewart, Q.C. practices law in Prince George and first became involved in public life by being elected as a School Board Trustee in 1981 and remai...
Episode 61: Terri McConnachie
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
City Councillor Terri McConnachie is running to become the next mayor of Prince George. She officially announced her campaign with a kick-off event at...
Episode 60: Erica McLean
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erica McLean is an intellectually gifted and highly optimistic local educator and Cross-Fit athlete who grew up on the Gitxsan First Nation, several h...
Episode 59: Ivan Paquette
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Paquette's entertainment career began after moving to Vancouver in the mid-80s and he soon appeared in the original MacGyver series, 21 Jump Stre...
Episode 58: Sagar Saxena
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in India, Sagar’s passion for international business led him to pursue graduate studies from Cardiff University in the U.K. After co...
Episode 57: Alison Hoskins
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Prince George, Alison Hoskins is the Chief Executive Officer at Integris Credit Union and a local community difference maker.  ...
Episode 56: Simon Yu
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 50 years ago, Simon Yu immigrated to Prince George from Hong Kong carrying only two suitcases. As a young high school student speaking very lit...
Episode 55: Shannon Keeping
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Keeping has worked with Northern Health for the past 18 years, specializing in mental health counseling, addictions, wellness, crisis interven...
Episode 54: Todd Corrigall
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An experienced senior leader, Todd Corrigall is a born and raised Torontonian living in Prince George who has spent the previous 15 years in governmen...
Episode 53: Nadia Mansour
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia Mansour is a Video Journalist with CBC in Prince George. At 19 years old, Nadia is a major up-and-coming difference maker in Northern BC. ...
Episode 52: Wesley Mitchell
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wesley Mitchell is a community difference-maker located in Prince George, British Columbia. He is one of the UHNBC Monday Night Drum Group founders, &...
Episode 51: Kyle Sampson
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the full 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 episode with Kyle Sampson at https://bit.ly/KyleSampsonPodcast ...