The After (Business) School Special
The After (Business) School Special is a podcast about what business professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and more have learned since finishing their business degree. Each episode will welcome a guest to discuss the stories, key learnings, and insights they’ve gained throughout their professional career.
We believe that the skills and knowledge you gain during your time as a university student sets you up for success but learning continues well beyond the classroom.
Become a life-long learner by enrolling in The After (Business) School Special and become the next guest.
Episodes
35 episodes
Changing the Current Perception of Human Resources with Deidre Lane & Candance Walz of OptimaHR
Dedrie Lane and Candance Walz of OptimaHR, chat with host Carlee Snow about all things: The mission, vision, values and impact of OptimaHR Their working relationship turned friendship and the culture they’re build...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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45:51
Mindfulness and Corporate Wellness: Innovating Employee Experience and Well-Being with Candace Walz
Candace Walz is an Employee Experience Expert at OptimaHR, where she leads transformative workplace culture through innovative HR strategies, employee wellness programs, and mindfulness practices. Candace’s career journey reflects her ability t...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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59:15
Redefining HR: Innovating People & Operations Strategy and Launching OptimaHR with Deidre Lane
Deidre Lane is an entrepreneur, HR strategist, and business leader helping organizations align people with purpose. As the Founder and Owner of OptimaHR, she empowers small and medium-sized businesses with tailored, innovative HR solutions that...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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52:36
Salon Scaling Success: Disrupting the Salon Industry with Transformative Tech Solutions, Purpose-Drive Leadership, and Achieving Career Milestones with Michelle Fergusson
Michelle Fergusson is the Head of Marketing at SalonScale Technology Inc., a role she has grown into after joining the company at an early stage. A passionate and strategic marketing leader, Michelle has played a pivotal role in helping salons ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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57:38
Balance Sheets to Portfolios: Leveraging Accounting Expertise for Wealth Management Success with Chris Kostyk
Chris Kostyk is a Portfolio Manager at MKTS Wealth Partners – iA Private Wealth, where he integrates his comprehensive expertise in public and private accounting with wealth management. His early career experience in the public acco...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:02:32
Brewing Success: Becoming the Local Favorite in a Crowded Market with Parkerview Brews Kombucha CEO Amy Kaban
Amy Kaban, CEO and Co-Founder of Parkerview discusses her journey from brewing kombucha as a hobby to building a successful business in the competitive food and beverage industry. Amy shares her experience as an accidental entrepreneur, reflect...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:16:06
Indigenous Financial Nation Building and the Future of Indigenous Business with Bill Lomax
Bill Lomax, President & CEO of First Nations Bank of Canada speaks about Indigenous Financial Nation Building and the Future of Indigenous Business. Bill shares present and future factors influencing the financing of Nation-bui...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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30:43
Diverse Assets, Dynamic Growth: Innovative Investments and Strategic Leadership with Zach Sim
Zach Sim is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Meckelborg Financial Group Ltd. (MFG), a leading firm specializing in unique investment strategies. MFG has established itself as a key figure in the financial sector, particularly through its inno...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:24:57
Leading Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan: Expanding Community Support Through a $26.5M Capital Campaign with Tammy Forrester
Tammy Forrester, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan, joins host Carlee Snow to discuss her leadership journey and the exciting capital campaign the organization is currently embarking on. Joining RMHC-SK in 2012, T...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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54:23
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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Saskatchewan’s Unique Edge in the Start Up Space, Navigating the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, and Fostering Business Success with Stephane O'Reilly
Stephane O’Reilly, Director of Entrepreneurship at the SK Startup Institute under SREDA, chats with host Carlee Snow about various topics related to entrepreneurship. Their conversation delves into a how-to guide for aspiring or new entrepreneu...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:04:10
Field to the Boardroom: Winning Strategies for Leading High-Performance Sales Teams with Grit, Collaboration, and Competitive Spirit with Spencer Krieger
Spencer Krieger, Director of Sales at Vendasta, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: The parallels between coaching a football team and leading a sales team How an athletic background shapes his work ethi...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:03:00
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Escaping the Puzzles of Marketing: Navigating the Unpredictable World of Consulting, Marketing Challenges, and Collaborative Innovation with Jade Gulash
Jade Gulash, Marketing Director at KPMG, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:· The unpredictability of consulting where each day feels like a new job· Why ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:16:37
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Leading with Purpose: Empowering Business Partnerships, Mentorship, Growth, and Personalized Leadership with Andrea Hansen
Andrea Hansen, President of Sutton Benefits and Planning, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:Navigating business partnerships with a spouse The transformative power of mentorship and strategies for finding me...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:11:22
Hospitality to High-Tech: Scaling Food & Beverage-Focused Tech Ventures, Building Successful Sales Teams, and Authentic Selling and Leadership in the Restaurant Industry with Stacey Sikorski
Stacey Sikorski, Mid-Market/Enterprise Sales at Incentivio, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:Turning early career hospitality and customer service experience into industry expertise Growing food and beverag...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:16:59
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Navigating Clean Energy Entrepreneurship, Passion Projects, Continuous Learning, and Data-Driven Marketing with Jay Brown
Jay Brown, Co-Founder and Origination & Business Development of Pressure Corp, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: · Investing in clean energy and Pressure Corp’s mission· ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:38:22
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From Entrepreneurship to Angel Investing: Tips for Investors, Advocating for Diversity in Startup Communities, and Shaping the Future of Holistic Healthcare and Coverage with Kenzie Bergeron
Kenzie Bergeron, AVP Sales of Saskatchewan Blue Cross, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Being an entrepreneur-turned-Angel Investor with the organization, Start Up TNTHow she got involved as an angel inves...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:40:29
Beyond the Mad Men Myth: Marketing Consultancy, Agency Realities, and the Purpose-Driven Evolution of lmno with Corey Michel
Corey Michel, CEO of lmno, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Transition from working "in the business" vs. "on the business" as CEOMarketing consultancy and agency workBreak stereotypes of agency l...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:21:25
Beautiful Messy People: Navigating People & Culture Leadership, Start-Up Scaling, and the Human Element in Tech with McKenzie Hunter
McKenzie Hunter, former Senior Director, People and Culture at 7shifts, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Strategic Leadership of Human Resources and how the field is evolving Hiring and firing through...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:27
Brewing Success: Business Intelligence, Industry Trends, and Thriving in Manufacturing with Ross Gadzella
Ross Gadzella, Business Intelligence Manager of Great Western Brewing, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:· Optimal operations through business intelligence · &nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:09:20
Mastering SaaS Marketing: Scaling Tech Start-Ups, Strategic Brand Building, Crafting Strategies, and Building High-Performing Teams with Chris de Jong
Chris de Jong, Integrated Marketing Director at Gorgias, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:<...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:03:15
Navigating Controversy: Insights on Cannabis, Psychedelics, and E-Cigarettes, Brand Building with Industry Giants, and the Business of Serving with Honor with Michael Nederhoff
Michael Nederhoff, COO of Served with Honor, consultant, and Executive in Residence at Co.Labs chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: Working in controversial industries including cannabis, psychedelics, and e-cigarettes...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:28:47
Balancing Act: A Journey Through Leadership, Time Management, and Empowering Women in the Workplace with Sarah Johnston
Sarah Johnston, CEO and President of Johnston Insurance Services, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things: 👩💼 Being a leader in a male-dominated industry 🤹♀️ Tips for juggling multiple projects and involvements
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:15:40
Partnering for Success: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Turning Ideas into Action, and Finding Joy in Your Journey with Gordon Haddock
Gordon Haddock, Owner of Trek 2000 Corporation and multifaceted entrepreneur chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:EntrepreneurshipFinding the right partner, for business and life Putting ideas into act...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:16:53
Empowering Communities, Amplifying Voices, and Competing with Business Savvy: Lessons from the Finance Industry, Community Involvement, and Big Brother Canada with Anika Mysha
Anika Mysha, PFP Investment and Retirement Planner at RBC chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:📣 Amplifying diverse voices 💰 Helping clients achieve financial security through financial planning 🌏 Represen...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:24
Sprinting to Success: Building High-Performing Teams for the Long Run, Leadership Lessons from the Tech Industry, and the Parallels Between Business and Marathon Training with Andrew Down
Andrew Down, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise IT Channel at Vendasta chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:🏗️ Building high-functioning teams to reach success 🏃♂️ The parallels between marathon running and...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:57
