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In Episode 69 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with my good friend Josh Loh. I met Josh in my early days at Beneath Vancouver and we finally got the chance to talk more about his background and life story. Josh shares the importance of getting into your "deep work" state as a creative and how to remove any distractions. Josh is also a product designer and talks about the thought process behind the decisions made in that role. Thanks to all of our listeners who have supported the podcast and we are happy to be back with a new season!   ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website: https://www.beneathvancouver.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beneathvancouver Podcast: https://anchor.fm/beneath-vancouver-radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beneath.vancouver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeneathVancouver   ~ CONNECT WITH JOSH~ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshsloh/ Website: https://www.joshloh.com/

SEASON 3 RE-LAUNCH In Episode 68 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, our first episode of season 3, I chatted with Tim Reitsma, co-founder and General Manager of People Managing People, an online publication focused on building a better world of work. He is experienced with people & culture, leadership, business strategy, and operations with a focus on building great teams who are excited about their craft and their organization. In this episode we go over the importance of knowing your values when finding a job, setting yourself up for success and the value of learning. Thanks to all of our listeners who have supported the podcast and we are happy to be back with a new season! ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website TikTok Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH TIM~ LinkedIn Website

In Episode 67 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with founder of WestCoast SCI, a local physiotherapy that has various locations around the Lower Mainland. Gabriel shares the early start of WestCoast SCI 10 years ago, and how it led to the business it is today. Gabriel talks about the difficulty of wearing multiple hats as an entrepreneur, and the resources that are available for people to look at. Thanks again to everyone tuning in - this will be our last episode of 2021. Thank you for all your support!   ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH GABRIEL~ Instagram Website

In Episode 66 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with co-founder and president of TTT Studios, a local digital innovation studio that aims to create software that impacts a billion lives.  Chris shares the early stages of being an entrepreneur and the importance of finding your core group of co-founders when building a business. He also shares the truth of the "entrepreneurial plunge" and the risks that it carries. Lastly, Chris also talks about the future of tech and how Vancouver can be at the forefront of its growth. Thanks again for listening and hope you enjoyed!    ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH CHRIS & TTT STUDIOS~ Instagram Website

In Episode 65 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Vivian from kyth+kyn, a local business that provides a modern take on the traditional Chinese herbal shops. Throughout the episode, Vivian shares the intimate backstory behind the brand and the meaning behind the name. She also talks about the importance of work-life balance and how quickly burnout can affect you. We also talk more about her hobbies and interest outside of her business and she shares her latest Netflix binge. Thanks again for listening and hope you enjoyed!    ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH VIVAN~ Instagram Website

In Episode 64 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Chloe from The Permanent Rain Press, a Vancouver-based music news and interview media outlet. They are a collective of writers and photographers who bring passion to the forefront of what they do. Chloe founded The PR Press in 2012 with her sister and has been a part of their lives ever since. In this episode I chatted with her about the difficulties of starting a media brand pre-Instagram and social media mainstream, and how she came across in finding all her interviewees. Chloe also shares what has kept her going for these past 9 years and what she hopes to achieve with the brand. Thanks again for listening and hope you enjoyed!    ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH CHLOE & THE PR PRESS~   Instagram Website

In Episode 63 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Hedi from Pasta Padella, a family owned business that brings a taste of Italy to Vancouver. Pasta Padella sells authentic pasta made in Italy, and brings it over to Canada to allow others to enjoy what Italy has to offer. Hedi shares more about the hardships of entering the food industry amidst a pandemic and how one viral post changed the business!    --- USE CODE "BENEATHVANCOUVER" TO GET FREE DELIVERY OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE -- ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH HEDI & PASTA PADELLA~   Instagram Website

In Episode 62 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Angela Ha, founder of The Rosy Weekend. Angela started her small business during the pandemic due to her frustrations while working as a Medical Radiation Technologist and wearing a mask for long hours. A few restless nights later and The Rosy Weekend was born. Angela and I chatted about her ups & downs of being a business owner, and the struggles of finding the time for your "passion"  Make sure to keep an eye out for her men's line coming soon! I hope you enjoy this week's episode! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~FOLLOW ANGELA & HER BUSINESS~ INSTAGRAM WEBSITE --- USE CODE "BV10" TO SAVE 10% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE --

In Episode 61 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Jonathan; CEO of Pokey Okey, a Vancouver-based poke shop that offers locations in Richmond, Burnaby and Downtown Vancouver. Jonathan shares the beginnings of Pokey Okey and how he kickstarted the business with his partners and the reality of being an entrepreneur. Jonathan also shares the importance community has played in the last year, especially during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jonathan and his team has also provided great food options for the local community and make sure to give them a try if you haven't already. I hope you enjoy this week's episode! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~FOLLOW JONATHAN & HIS BUSINESS~ INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

In Episode 60 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Francine the owner of Cascadia Skincare; a local skincare company that focuses on providing natural and organic products to its customers. With an emphasis on community and knowing your customers, Cascadia has been in business for over 30 years, with Francine taking the reigns a decade ago. Francine shares in this episode about her early beginnings with Cascadia and how she started in the company. She also talks about her love of working community events and being able to be face to face with her customers. I hope you enjoy this week's episode! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~FOLLOW FRANCINE & HER BUSINESS~ INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

In Episode 59 of Beneath Vancouver Radio I chatted with Maya, the founder of Second Life Apparel. Maya wanted to help eliminate the issue of fast-fashion, and from there Second Life was born. They upcycle one-of-a-kind throwback pieces and utilize fabric ends to create new sustainable styles. They also donate $1.00 of each purchase to environmental foundations that help tackle this problem. Maya shares her background of the fashion industry and how she got inspired to start Second Life. She also breaks down the fashion scene in Vancouver and the importance of collaborating with others.  Thanks again for supporting the podcast and if you want to support Maya you can learn more below: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~FOLLOW MAYA & HER BUSINESS~ INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

In Episode 58 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Rico, founder and owner of local sandwich shop; Smokehouse Sandwich Co. I met Rico about 8 years ago when he had first opened up the shop with his wife, and have always found myself at home when eating there. Fast forward to today, and Rico's store is a staple within the community and has allowed people to not only enjoy amazing sandwiches, but also be a part of something more. In today's episode I dive deeper into the backstory of the shop, and learn more about the inspiration behind the food item and their names. Thanks again for supporting the podcast and if you want to support Rico as a business owner make sure to check out his information below. PS. Get the Wilbur... it's the best one ;) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~FOLLOW RICO & HIS SHOP~ INSTAGRAM WEBSITE