We had an incredible conversation with one of Canada’s top economists, Todd Hirsch! With over 15 years as VP & Chief Economist at ATB Financial, 3 TED Talks, and 3 books, Todd brings a unique perspective on how to navigate today’s ever-changing economy.

In this episode, we sit down with Arden Styles, a business leader with over 25 years of experience in consulting, operations, and branding. Arden has helped companies like CEGEN reinvent their identities and bring innovative solutions to industries like energy, crypto mining, and more.

In this episode, we cover branding’s impact on society and tips on navigating today’s business world.

We sat with the amazing Giselle Drew Walsh on the Bold Strong Podcast! She’s Mrs. Universe Canada ‘24/‘25, a military vet, and a powerhouse advocate for mental health and resilience.

In this episode, Giselle opens up about her journey serving in the military and her mission of empowering others on some of the most important issues out there.

Topics covered:

• Trust and Vulnerability in Connection
• Canadian Veterans & PTSD
• Giselle's Journey
• Pageants and Purpose

Brandon Lorenzo is a high-energy country artist from Airdrie, Alberta. He has earned international recognition for his powerful vocals. In 2023, he won Male Vocalist of the Year and Male Entertainer of the Year at the North American Country Music Association Awards, and later took home the Male Vocalist of the Year (Modern Country) at the Josie Music Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry.

With over 200 performances across the Prairies and the U.S., Brandon’s energetic stage presence and voice captivate audiences. He’s shared the stage with top artists like Brett Kissel, Randy Houser, and Gord Bamford, and performed at major venues, including Big Valley Jamboree, the Canadian Finals Rodeo, and Nashville’s Troubadour.

Catherine Brownlee in the Bold Strong podcast🎉

President and CEO of CBI, with over 30 years of experience in Recruitment and Business Development. Catherine is a powerhouse in her field, boasting a network of 85,000+ contacts and a track record of inspiring success!

She is a co-author of three bestselling books, including How to Sell in Any Economy 📚

We unleashed a great conversation with Moose Abdel.

Musap "Moose" Abdel is a two-time founder, community leader, and changemaker. A board member of the Calgary Police Board for the African Community, Moose is celebrated for his visionary leadership. As the Founder and CEO of both profit and non-profit ventures, including Struggle is Your Success (SIYS), he empowers young individuals from diverse backgrounds through entrepreneurship mentorship, drawing on his experiences of overcoming adversity and poverty.

Happy to announce our next guest, Jessica Janzen👏

Jessica Janzen is a sought-after motivational speaker,
mindset coach, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, wife to ‘Hot Ronnie’, mother of three, and go-getter.
Born and raised on her family farm in Manitoba she now owns the title of city slicker and calls Calgary, Alberta home. Jessica is not only an advocate for mental health, rare diseases, and all things joy, but also a total live wire.

Dennis is an accomplished Customer experience specialist and relationship builder with a passion for helping people, building trust through responsive service, and creating a very positive impact in his customers' lives. Most recently in banking, by understanding the "Customer story" and a desire to do what is right for every customer, while balancing the interests of the employer, Dennis has been able to develop many business opportunities in equipment finance, Agriculture, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, and many other diversified industries.

Dennis loves crunching numbers, is skilled at in-depth analysis of financial statements, Underwriting, loan structuring, and risk management, and has strong written and communication skills.

In this episode, we talked about Immigration, the importance of connections, and entrepreneurship.