On The Brink Podcast
Episodes
Episode 50: Dr. Robin Johnson
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Johnson is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist who works at the University Hospital of Northern BC. Her education involves studies at Dalhousie Universit...
Episode 49: Christine Buemann
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Buemann started as a Mortgage Broker in 2010 and has been investing in real estate throughout Northern British Columbia since 2005. She is p...
Episode 48: Sarita Parmar
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarita Parmar is a business coach, mentor and project manager with Community Futures Fraser Fort George and helps facilitate the LEAP for Women Projec...
Episode 47: Ties Brink
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ties Brink is a very curious 20-year old student from TU Delft in The Netherlands. He is the former mayor of 'Madurodam' and is now on their board. In...
Episode 46: Alex Mackenzie
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019, Alex Mackenzie quit his six-figure pulp mill job in Prince George to chase his dream of becoming a fulltime stand-up comedian. Alex sold his ...
Episode 45: Bruce Johnston
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Johnston, P.Eng, has a portfolio and reputation that speak for themselves. He holds designations as a Professional Engineer, Certified Professio...
Episode 44: Tracy Calogheros
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Calogheros was born in Toronto and has been in Prince George since 1992. As CEO of The Exploration Place, which has been closed since March 2020...
Episode 43: Meryeta O'Dine
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meryeta is an Olympic champion from Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Four years after missing her first chance to compete at the O...
Episode 42: Joel McKay
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel McKay is the CEO of Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), a regional development corporation focused on stimulating economic growth in No...
Episode 41: Brooklyn Derksen
11 May 2022
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 M...
Episode 40: Rob Schuetz
05 May 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 39: Donna Flood
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Flood is the Executive Director of the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society. She has been a nurse for 36 years and had an opportunity t...
Episode 38: Rob van Adrichem
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob van Adrichem is the Director of External Relations at Community Energy Association (CEA). With more than 25 years of experience in higher ed...
Episode 37: Dr. Geoff Payne
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Geoff Payne is the President and Interim Chancellor of the University of Northern British Columbia. A founding faculty member at the Northern Medi...
Episode 36: Jamie Rivard
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Rivard is a commercial banker with TD Canada Trust and a strong advocate for people with disabilities Jamie moved to Prince George i...
Episode 35: Craig Briere
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Briere is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and community-builder who is the CEO of West Coast Hospitality and The Prestige Treasure Cove Resort i...
Episode 34: Matija Tiani
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matija Tiani is a local Prince George athlete who has completed over 10 full marathon runs (42.2km), including the Boston Marathon in 2019 (physically...
Episode 33: Paul and Sandra Clermont
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul and Sandra Clermont are the founders and owners of Northern Spirit Transportation (NST). Based in Prince George, the company hit the pavement in ...
Episode 32: Nikki Smyth & Renee Eliason
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Smyth and Renee Eliason are the founders of NorthSoulFit, based in Prince George, BC. These two Canadian moms specialize in online health, fitne...
Episode 31: Katie Marren & Harsh Dhaliwal
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special podcast with two incredible difference makers in Prince George, British Columbia. Katie Marren is the District Vice Principal o...
Episode 30: Dana Meise
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Meise is an amazing Prince George resident who holds the world record for enduring the longest hike in history (over 21,000km) that took him 10 y...
Episode 29: Catherine Pennington
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Certified Professional Coach and Registered Professional Counsellor, Catherine Pennington operates Momentum Counselling and Coaching Services, her p...
Episode 28: Dr. Kathy Lewis
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kathy Lewis is currently Acting Vice President of Research, a Professor and former Chair of the Ecosystem Science and Management Program at UNBC. ...
Episode 27: Joe Elliott
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, Joe Elliott is a local veteran who spent 22 years serving his country in the navy, before moving to Prince Georg...
Episode 26: Angela LeFebvre
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Lefebvre is the owner of Chinook Yoga in Prince George and a proud advocate of Northern British Columbia. Before becoming the owner of Chinook ...
Episode 25: Ron Gallo
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Gallo is a community difference-maker in Prince George who has helped the Wheelin' Warriors of the North raise over $1 million for the BC Cancer F...
Episode 24: Dani VonShweetz
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dani VonShweetz is the Founder of North Soul Studios in Prince George, British Columbia. As a creative visionary, Dani established a Backyard Studio w...
Episode 23: Tim Bennett
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bennett, a major leader in the community of Prince George and Northern British Columbia, has worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC s...
Episode 22: Judy Russell
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Russell is a legend in the performing arts, dance and entertainment industry in Northern British Columbia and is the founder of Enchainement Danc...
Episode 21: Melissa Wolford
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Wolford is a entrepreneur, graphic design artist, alchemist and the founder/creator of Harmonic Vibrations, Sunshine Signs and Wolford Alchemy...
Episode 20: Dan Gallo
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Gallo is a 17-time provincial and 9-time national arm-wrestling champion. Based in Prince George and highly skilled as a heavy duty mechanic, Dan ...
Episode 19: Todd Doherty
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Doherty is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Cariboo Prince George, first elected in October, 2015. Mr. Doherty brings vast experience i...
Episode 18: Terri McConnachie
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"As a proud citizen of Prince George for more than 40 years, I have enjoyed meeting and working with the amazing people in our community in a career b...
Episode 17: Courtney Hayhurst
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Hayhurst is a soon-to-be-anthropologist, currently completing her bachelor’s degree at the University of Northern British Columbia. Born an...
Episode 16: Dr. Dennis Johnson
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dennis Johnson is the eighth official president of the College of New Caledonia Dr. Johnson brings 29 years of experience in the post-second...
Episode 15: Kimberley Kenyon
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberley is a Northern BC girl who was born and raised in Prince George, BC, and she is currently based there. She is an enthusiastic believer in her...
Episode 14: Mayor Lyn Hall
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mayor Lyn Hall has been an active member of the Prince George community for over 30 years. He first entered local politics in 2001 when he won a seat ...
Episode 13: Lucy Poirier
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Poirier is an Air Traffic Controller at YXS - Prince George Airport who, at a very young age, is achieving great things and is a wonderful inspir...
Episode 12: James Mclellan
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Mclellan is a Medical Dosimetrist working at the BC Cancer Agency for the North in Prince George, British Columbia. In this podcast episode, Jam...
Episode 11: Vern Martel
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vern Martel won his first arm-wrestling tournament at 13 and was winning international titles by his 20s, but his career seemed over after a devastati...
Episode 10: Derk Grooten
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Derk Grooten is a Prince George resident and military veteran from Holland, who works as a Radiation Therapist for the BC Cancer Agency for the North....
Episode 9: Albert Koehler
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Albert Koehler's journey from a small village in Northern Europe to Prince George in Central British Columbia has been interesting, challengi...
Episode 8: Tara Webber
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Webber is an international powerlifting champion from Prince George with an incredibly impressive commitment to training, recovery and nutrition....
Episode 7: Jim Good
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Good is the Founder and Operator of Goodsir Nature Park, a year-round 160-acre botanical garden for tourists and residents alike in Northern Briti...
Episode 6: Nicola Redpath
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Redpath is the Founder and Operator of the Prince George Animal Rescue, a great friend and a true community difference-maker. Thank you for bei...
Episode 5: Dr. Jason Boxtart
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What an honour it is to introduce Dr. Jason Boxtart as the fifth official guest on the podcast. Thank you for being ON THE BRIINK! ON THE BRINK...
Episode 4: Dr. Tracey Lotze
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What an honour it is to introduce Dr. Tracey Lotze as the fourth official guest on the podcast. Thank you for being ON THE BRIINK! ON THE BRINK...
Episode 3: Colin Breadner
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Breadner is an accomplished Real Estate Agent in Prince George, B.C. He has also previously worked in the food industry and brings the same enth...
Episode 2: Gillian Roberts
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The second guest "On the Brink" is Gillian Roberts. Gillian grew up in Ontario and has moved to Prince George, B.C. She is an accomplished tri-athlete...
Episode 1: Kendall Kershaw
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kendall Kershaw is a model, personal training, and entrepreneur who is from Prince George, B.C. In this episode, John and Kendall discuss the challeng...