I Love Kelowna
Welcome to the I Love Kelowna Podcast! Join us for engaging conversations with the people and businesses that make Kelowna and the Central Okanagan vibrant and unique.About the HostLuke Menkes is a licensed real estate agent in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. Your real estate journey starts here.https://search.mykelownaagent.comReal Estate InquiriesLet's have a conversation about real estate. No obligation. I'm here to answer your questions.https://calendly.com/mykelownaagentFair Realty (Kelowna)210-347 Leon Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 8C7Luke Menkes | REALTOR®Your Trusted Advisor for Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estatehttps://mykelownaagent.comKelowna Podcast, Central Ok...
The Comprehensive World of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Graham Jenkins
I Love Kelowna episode 243. A deep dive into the world of chiropractic care with Dr. Graham Jenkins of Lighthouse Chiropractic.
Chiropractic treatments go way beyond just addressing back pain. Experts like Dr. Jenkins have successfully treated conditions like colic in infants, thyroid issues, and much more.
Dr. Jenkins shares his journey from Ontario to Kelowna, insights into the evolution of chiropractic care, and his experience with the recent West Kelowna wildfires.
Join us for an enlightening conversation on the holistic benefits of chiropractic treatments and our personal stories from Kelowna.
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Empathy, Leadership and Love with Ash Simpson
Episode 242 is a captivating heart-to-heart discussion with Ash Simpson, the founder of a brand new mortgage company, Insight Finance. Ash, a symbol of perseverance, opens up about his nearly two-decade-long relationship with his wife, their long journey from financial struggles to growth, and an elevated proposal that would make your heart skip a beat. He unpacks his intriguing theory on five-year growth periods for couples, and how adaptability is the glue that binds relationships in the face of change.
We discuss how accountability has played a pivotal role in sculpting Ash into the leader he...
From Spectacles to Sparkles: Laura Draycott's Miss Senior World Pageant Story
Today on Episode 241 of the I Love Kelowna Podcast, we have an incredibly inspiring conversation with Laura Draycott, a retired optician and business owner turned pageant queen. You'll be moved by her incredible journey, from her humble beginnings to becoming a part of the Miss Senior World Pageant. Laura’s story is one of motivation, resilience, and grace, as she encourages us to embrace aging and seize every opportunity that comes our way.
We have an intriguing look into the world of pageantry, including the intense makeup, high heels, and gowns one must wear. Laura de...
From Corporate Nights to Camera Lights: The Unlikely Journey of VP turned Actor Mark Tompkins
Ever been captivated by the magic of acting and the thrill of corporate services? Well, you're in for a treat! Get ready for an insightful conversation with Mark Tompkins, a seasoned actor turned VP of Sales for IWG Corporate Services. We'll take a ride through his exciting journey from his childhood in Kelowna, surrounded by video cameras, to his passion for acting that has shaped his life. With a nostalgic touch, he also shares his relationship with his fiancé, Sequoia Wiseman, and how acting has become their shared love language.
The world of acting and corporate services might s...
Keeping the Real in Real Estate with Stephanie Heiser
In Stephanie's own words: Selling and investing in real estate was never in my life plan. I was a teacher and then a Vice Principal. And then I got a taste of my first flip and realized there was a strong need for agents that would educate and advocate for their clients. I had 8 open escrows within 2 months of getting my license because I listened to the advice of an agent I met at an open house. My online lead conversion rate was over 10% because I know the local market, utilize helpful apps, and can anticipate the needs of...
The Givers Mindset with E.A. Csolkovits
E. A. Csolkovits was born in 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. His humble beginnings were that of the son of a milkman.
At age 16, he started his business career at a commission sales job selling janitorial services to business owners.
At the age of 19, E. A. Csolkovits met Sam Robbins, a millionaire business man from Detroit, Michigan. Sam took E. A. Csolkovits under his wing and began to mentor him. E. A. Csolkovits began working for Sam at the House of Holland Jewelers in the diamond business.
In 1980, Sam established a private grant meant to...
Unwrap Your Passion at Any Age with Karen Putz
Karen Putz is known as "The Passion Mentor." She is the author of multiple books, including Unwrapping Your Passion, Creating the Life You Truly Want. Karen was born with normal hearing, grew up hard of hearing, and became deaf as a teen after a fall while barefoot water skiing. She rediscovered her passion for the sport at the age of 44 and competed for four years. She's currently on a Passion Quest to barefoot water ski in all 50 states. Karen specializes in helping people unwrap the gift of passion and create more fun, joy, and adventure in their lives.
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Changing the way we treat children's mental health - Roseanne Capanna-Hodge
Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, and media expert who is, “Changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health”. FORBES magazine called her, “A thought leader in children’s mental health”. Her work has helped thousands reverse the most challenging conditions: ADHD, anxiety, mood, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using PROVEN holistic therapies. She is featured on dozens of media outlets.
Trusted and beloved, Pediatric Mental Health Expert, Dr. Roseann shows parents how to turn around their child’s anxiety, mood, attention, motivation, bad grades, and snarky...
Drop Kick the Drama! with Madonna Hannah
In Madonna Hanna's own words: "I truly believe that when people drop kick the drama in their lives...Anything is POSSIBLE! I am a living example of that statement.
I should be booked as guest because, I am a charismatic, energetic and dynamic survivor! Thank goodness I was bullied as a child. Being bullied prepared me to grow a thick skin and helped me to stand my ground as a retail executive in a conservative white city like Boston.
I later became a high school Fashion Marketing educator in Washington State. Absolutely, no b...
Build Your Brand with Effective Public and Media Relations - Tracy Lamourie
Tracy Lamourie is the Founder and Managing Director of Lamourie Media, the winner of the 2020 Women of Inspiration Award for Media, and the author of the upcoming book GET REPPED - Build Your Brand With Effective Public and Media Relations.
She is a well known long time advocate on a myriad of important worldwide issues and an award-winning international publicist working across industries from major entertainment projects to small businesses.
Tracy is passionate about amplifying important messages and being a voice for those who most need one. Recognized by media around the world for her 20-y...
From Drug Addict to Entrepreneur with Daniel Blue
Daniel went from having a daughter at 19 years old, being addicted to Oxycontin and a college drop out to owning a 7-figure business. Today, Daniel is a Forbes financial contributor and the owner of a 7-figure business called Quest Education, helping entrepreneurs touch more money. He teaches people how to make money tax free, pay off debt, get capital to grow their business and have more control over their 401k's and IRA's.
DANIEL AND I DISCUSS
• Financial literacy
• Entrepreneurship
• Overcoming adversity
• Mindset
• Are people natural born leaders?
• How do you develop...
Covid Global Tension and Citizen Pushback with Brian Cates
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This is my sixth interview with Brian Cates, a political columnist for the X22 Report and Epoch Times. He entered the political arena following the death of Andrew Breitbart in March 2012. Brian makes his home in South Texas.
BRIAN AND I DISCUSS
• Recap of the Durham Investigation and the arrest of Igor Danchenko
• At this moment people are feeling so discouraged with Covid mandates, vaccines, the stupid mask requirements which still exist in many locations but not all
• People rising up across the West and pushing back...
Latest Durham Special Counsel happenings with Brian Cates
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This is my fifth interview with Brian Cates, a political columnist for the X22 Report, Epoch Times and UnCover DC. He entered the political arena following the death of Andrew Breitbart in March 2012. Brian makes his home in South Texas.
BRIAN AND I DISCUSS
• Update on the Durham investigation. When it seemed to most people that nothing was happening with Durham, what made you so sure way back in 2018 and since then?
• Why was Barr officially naming Durham as Special Counsel, right before Barr left o...
Optimizing the College Admissions Process with Lindsay Fried
Originally from Westchester, New York, Lindsay headed south for college and received a BBA in Business Management from the University of Miami. After graduating, she worked on marketing and investor relations teams for several alternative investment funds, with assets up to $3 billion.
Lindsay later received her Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from University of California, Irvine, and started Simply Admissions in 2016. She is also a Certified Myers-Briggs Practitioner.
Lindsay’s professional affiliations include:
• Independent Educational Consultant Association (Professional Member)
• National Association for College Admission Counseling
• Southern Association for College Admission Counseling
• Georgi...
Success Left a Clue with Robert Raymond Riopel
Robert Raymond Riopel is an international Best-Selling author, App Designer, Entrepreneur and Trainer who has spent the past 18+ years traveling around the world sharing his passion. He has also shared the stage with and trained many of the top trainers and thought leaders in the world today.
With his high energy and heartfelt style, Robert draws on his journey from humble beginnings to financial freedom at the age of 32, to inspire individuals into tapping into their greatness. Realizing that he is not the only person that struggles, Robert’s “Clues” open individuals up to the possibilities that lie wit...
Million Dollar Hobbies with Victoria Wieck
Victoria Wieck is the epitome of the rags to riches American dream story. She immigrated from South Korea to America with her parents with only thirty dollars, and has built a multi-million dollar business with over $500 million in retail sales.
After a series of corporate jobs, Victoria started her own company in 1989 on a shoestring budget to spend more time with her family. She has founded several other successful businesses since then. She’s worked with a wide variety of retailers world-wide ranging from major department stores to duty free stores, as well as internet and TV ret...
Connected Sponsors and Strategic Partnerships with Sheila Farragher-Gemma
Sheila Farragher-Gemma moved to the states in 1989 for a job in Boston. She figured she would stay a few years before returning home to Ireland, but 30 years later, with a husband, two children, and a handful of successful businesses under her belt, she may be here to stay.
Sheila has an entrepreneurial spirit which lead her to the world of marketing consulting. Through her company, Connected Sponsor, she helps event promoters monetize their events by building long standing relationships and partnerships with Sponsoring companies. Some events she’s helped are Traffic &Conversion, ProfitCon, Underground, and MFA Live.
Practical Wisdoms @ Work with Lynn Whitbeck
Lynn Whitbeck is the Founder/CEO of Petite2Queen and Future Forward Sales. Lynn helps the world by providing sales and leadership training programs and tools to achieve more, faster.
Building on her sales successes and experiences in executive leadership roles, Lynn shares the lessons learned along her journey to supercharge your career. She supports business leaders to develop immediate and long-term growth, with sales training, skill expansion, and relationship progression… the ingredients to a successful and profitable sales recipe.
Lynn is the co-author of the highly regarded book, Practical Wisdoms @ Work. This quick-read guide pro...
From Homeless to Techy Nerd to Doctor with Ty Belknap
Ty Belknap was homeless (and felt hopeless) as a teenager. It was a struggle, but he managed to get out of the situation (and mindset). He moved from the Pacific Northwest to Hawaii. He learned Island-life and became a SCUBA Divemaster, then he moved back to Seattle, got into computers and became a techy nerd. Now, Ty Belknap has a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership and runs Port Bell SEO, a successful online marketing business. He also coaches homeless and at-risk teens so they can see that they have worth and value.
Then he became a surfer and...
In the Name of Human Rights with Cetvies
Cetvies is a blogger, MA graduate in social sciences and political sciences, with a focus on human rights. She campaigns on human trafficking. She has a strong interest in human rights, environmental rights, politics, the news, society, philosophy, and current affairs in general.
CETVIES AND I DISCUSS
• Human rights
• Current news
• Animal rights
• Politics
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Sports Team Branding and Marketing with Lucas Caneda
Lucas Caneda is Global Team Lead at UNIQORN Incubator and a professional rugby player for Sarlat Rugby Team. Lucas grew up as a die-hard rugby fan and started playing at the tender age of 5. Despite suffering what many thought would be a career-ending knee injury, he moved to France and built a career as a professional rugby player.
After a few years in France, Lucas joined the Sarlat Rugby Team where he first met Dom Einhorn, the Founder, and CEO of the UNIQORN incubator-accelerator. Lucas immediately joined the incubator's rugby program and now works as Global Team L...
Leadership for Landlords with Anthony Russell
Anthony Russell is an army veteran and Property Leader. His main goal is to help others succeed as landlords with the experience he's gained as a rental property leader. Having served in the military, he views property management with a strategic and militaristic eye.
Anthony likes to help people who are starting out in the rental property business. He teaches them to know the laws and what steps they should proceed with if they are starting in this business, and help them to improve if they are already in it.
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Whole Person Podcast with Evan Herrman
Evan Herrman is the podcast host of The Whole Person podcast and a real estate broker. Evan Specializes in personal growth and wholeness in the areas of faith, family, finances friendship, fitness and fun.
Evan's goal is to add value to any audience that he speaks to. The value that he wants to bring to people is first, that they are not alone in the journey of personal growth, and that it is about the process – not the destination – and that with grace and patience and consistency as well as failures and learning from them, all of that...
Mike Lindell's Cyber Symposium Advance Discussion with Brian Cates
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This is my fourth interview with Brian Cates, a political columnist for The Epoch Times and UnCoverDC. He entered the political arena following the death of Andrew Breitbart in March 2012. He makes his home in South Texas and is the author of Nobody Asked For My Opinion But Here It Is Anyway! and Tex Randle: Brotherhood of the Gun. He can be followed at his Telegram channel.
BRIAN AND I DISCUSS
• Brian's new article Trump Had To Step Aside So Th...
Networking That Makes a Lasting Impression with Swire Ho
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Swire Ho immigrated to Los Angeles in 1996. He is a proud Chinese American who speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English. He trained as a sound engineer, working at recording studios and entertainment agencies before starting his own firm, Hellman Production, Inc, 2003 in Los Angeles. Swire and his team successfully produced attractive, personalized DVD and CD cases and custom merchandise like T-shirts, earning a Score award in 2009, for small business success. His business eventually grew so popular, he decided to sell Hellman Production in 2013 to focus exclusively on the promotional product industry.
Government...
15-Year Podcast Veteran Rich Butler on growing up in Queens, NY
Rich Butler is an NYC product through and through. Born in the Bronx and raised in Queens, NY, Rich is one of four children, with three of the four children adopted by his mother, Irma. Irma was a career foster parent specializing in raising children with special needs. Irma officially adopted Rich a few weeks before her passing in 2000 after raising him since he was an infant when his biological mother gave him away. Rich continued paying his mother's work forward by becoming the guardian of his two adoptive special needs sisters and...
Digital Toolbox to Grow Your Business Fast with Lorraine Ball
After spending too many years in Corporate America, Lorraine Ball said goodbye to the bureaucracy, glass ceilings and bad coffee and followed her passion to help small business owners succeed.
Today, this successful entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, and host of a weekly marketing podcast, More than a Few Words, brings creative ideas, practical tips, and decades of real-world experience to every conversation.
As the founder of the Digital Toolbox Community, she helps business owners use internet marketing to grow. And in her spare time, she loves to travel, and take photos. You can see her ph...
Organizing Chaos and Simplifying the Complex with John Tsourakis
In John's own words:
"I’m a serial entrepreneur, seasoned leader and strategist. I’m an expert in brand identity, business communications, buyer behavior, sales conversions, marketing systems, product/service design and digital marketing.
I created two companies that averaged 4X’s ROI for businesses with branding and marketing models. In my industry, I’ve done it all to some extent: write, draw, code, design, but I shine as a marketing strategist and sales developer.
In ‘19, I merged my agency and became co-owner of Oyova. As President and Chief Revenue Officer where I’m responsible...
Unicorn Shadows, Recovering from Childhood Abuse and Trauma with Teri Wellbrock
Teri Wellbrock is the host and producer of the international Healing Place Podcast; writer/blogger; motivational speaker; a registered Pet Partners therapy dog handler of her Labradoodle, Sammie; and founder/director of the volunteer organization, Sammie’s Bundles of Hope, benefiting children with trauma history. Teri radiates a contagious energy of joyousness and hope.
From her upcoming book:
"A little girl, armed with dimples and a compassionate nature, silently maneuvered her way through the wicked shadows toward a beckoning light. She moved with her head bowed in fear, hands clasped in prayer above her head, be...
Establish Instant Credibility with Beth Nydick
Beth Nydick is a speaker, author, and a magnetic business mentor. A big believer in the power of potential to catapult your business forward.
She shows her clients how to strategically prepare their business and to use collaboration to establish instant credibility to get their life-changing messages in front of massive audiences.
Thru her mantra of “Making Potential Possible” she co-authored the top-selling Clean Cocktails: Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist, and has been in featured in OPRAH, Parade, Forbes, Inc., Nylon Magazine, Tori Burch, and Better Homes and Gardens plus appearances on The Dr. Oz Show...
Confidence is a Skill with Christine Woodward
Christine Woodward supports, challenges, and empowers women for a living. Through her consultancy, 19th&CO, Christine and the team of consultants help businesses to grow beyond their comfort zones. Her focus is less about services and more about the partnership they deliver to their clients that helps unearth each need and pushes each clients' dreams over the finish line, over and over again.
To further her mission of empowering women, her consultancy, 19th&CO launched The JuDi Project - a mission-driven training program for women to level up in their confidence. Confidence is a skill. A skill t...
Julio Gonzalez played a key role in crafting Trump's 2017 Tax Reform
Julio Gonzalez is a self-made business leader and CEO. As a member of President Trump's tax roundtable, Julio lobbied Congress for tax incentives to help small businesses and played an instrumental role in writing the tax credits in the first Stimulus Bill.
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Julio is also a National Tax Reform Expert, is the founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services, Inc. (ETS) - the country’s largest specialty tax engineering firm specializing in federal tax incentives, IRS compliance and standards and tax issues for all business sizes from small businesses to Fortune 500 firms.
<...The Art and Science of Mastering Executive Challenges with Robert White
In addition to his leadership role with Extraordinary People LLC, Robert White is an Executive Mentor, author, frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader on organizational leadership, successfully handling rapid change, entrepreneurial success and being more personally effective.
Robert’s experience encompasses over forty years in the training industry. He was President of pioneer personal growth seminar company Mind Dynamics Inc., and was founder and President of Lifespring, Inc. which he later sold to his team. He founded and served as Chairman of ARC International from 1978-2001 and worked closely with its corporate and individual clients throughout Asia, Sout...
Barby Ingle is a Cheerleader of Hope for people suffering with chronic pain
Barby Ingle is a best-selling author, reality personality, and lives with multiple rare and chronic diseases; reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), migralepsy, PALB2-var, endometriosis and other pain disorders.
Barby is a chronic pain educator, patient advocate, and president of the International Pain
Foundation. She is also a motivational speaker and best-selling author on pain topics. Her blog, reality shows and media appearances are used as a platform to help her become an e-Patient advocate, and she presents at healthcare conferences, speaking publicly, sharing her story, educating and advocating for patients across the globe.
Barby ha...
Custom-made Apps quick and easy with John Lee
John Lee is the founder of custommobile.app, a first of its kind agency making custom-building, beautiful, branded mobile apps affordable to every content creator, everywhere. Plans start at just $6/month.
JOHN AND I DISCUSS
How did you get into app development? Tell us about some of the challenges you faced when starting your new business? Was this your first business launch? Should my podcast have an app? Why should podcasts have their own app?Send audience to:
https://custommobile.app/
We make custom mobile apps for podcasts and networks that nurt...
Small Wins Effect Big Change with Catherine Cantey
Catherine is a tenacious connector and a recovering banker. She is a leadership coach helping high potential managers turn into senior leaders. And her sales program, for business to business selling, is creating exceeding results. Catherine is a wife and mom, and cares about closing the broadband gaps in rural communities
CATHERINE AND I DISCUSS
How did you facilitate a $12.1 million public-private investment for a rural community to close broadband gaps?How do you use small wins to create change? How do you get started to close the broadband gap?Tell us about some of...The Biden Administration is Crumbling – with Brian Cates
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This is my third interview with Brian Cates, a political columnist for the Epoch Times and UnCover DC. He entered the political arena following the death of Andrew Breitbart in March 2012. He makes his home in South Texas and is the author of Nobody Asked For My Opinion But Here It Is Anyway! and Tex Randle: Brotherhood of the Gun. He can be followed at his Telegram channel.
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Dive In – Lessons Learnt Since Business School with Rael Bricker
From being 6000ft underground in a mine, to starting an education business (that grew to have 4000 + students) to spending years working in venture capital, Rael Bricker has seen it all. He has listed companies on multiple international stock exchanges, and his financial services group has settled more than $3bn in loans over 19 years. He has a diverse work history combined with unique global research interviews with companies in more than 25 countries. Taking this knowledge and experience makes Rael perfect to advise people on growing and achieving excellence, as he has experienced the rollercoaster himself, and knows how to navigate...
The 3-Day Weekend Club with Wade Galt
Wade Galt teaches Entrepreneurs & Professionals to create an abundant & sustainable 3-Day Weekend / 4-Day Work Week lifestyle so they can better enjoy their family, friends, and life.
He's a 20+ year Software Company Founder, Business Growth Coach and Author of books on business growth, finance, personal growth, parenting, & spirituality.
Wade and his family have lived ocean-side in North America and South America.
He enjoys 3-day weekends and Friday's at the beach playing volleyball with friends + weekends with his family.
It took Wade 7 years (after graduating college) to start his own business, and 15 more yea...
Get Published and Get Seen with Dr. Morissa Schwartz
Dr. Morissa Schwartz is the owner of DrRissysWriting.com – a marketing and writing company ranked as the number one for social media experts in NY by Thumbtack, and GenZPublishing.org – a publishing company, which has produced six Amazon bestsellers.
DrRissysWriting.com is a marketing and writing company ranked #1 in PR and top ten in Social Media and SEO for New York and New Jersey on Thumbtack. GenZ Publishing is a publishing company that has produced six Amazon bestsellers.
Dr. Morissa holds a doctorate in Literature from Drew University and has a Master’s in Communications.
