Creative Block

Dominique Prinet has been many things in his life. Pilot, captain, businessman, and teacher are all roles he's had. But now he wants to share what he's learned. In this episode he talks with Kyle about growing up in France at the end of World War 2, coming to Canada, and how to navigate by using the stars. Pick up a copy of Flying to Extremes here: https://www.hancockhouse.com/products/flying-to-extremes Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: ATB Cares https://www.atbcares.comPark Power https://parkpower.ca Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The real estate process feels like it has intentionally been made to be confusing. Robert Price decided he wanted to change that and so created his company Bōde to help. In this episode he discuses his love of tennis, helping people in rural areas get high speed internet, and the decision to strike out on his own as an entrepreneur. Check out Bōde's website here: https://home.bode.ca Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: The Alberta Podcast Network https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Kyle and Dave vs The Machinehttps://kdvstm.transistor.fmRümi https://www.rumi.ca/ Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Chris Patrick has had some pretty traumatic events happen in his life. But he was able to take those challenges and create something wonderful out of his life. In this episode he tells Kyle why he took up skateboarding, how he opened up his first business, and when he finally made the decision to write a book. Check out Chris Patrick's website here: https://chrispatrick.net Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: ATB Cares https://www.atbcares.comThe Alberta Podcast Network https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com The Breakfast Dishhttps://thebreakfastdish.buzzsprout.com Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kyle showcased a new podcast he's co-hosting with Jenn Sanford called Somebody Date Jenn and Kyle. You can follow the podcast here: https://www.somebodydatejennandkyle.com Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Alberta Association of Optometrists https://www.optometrists.ab.caRümi https://www.rumi.ca/ Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kyle gives a rundown of the different podcast Media Lab is working on. Let him know your favourite! Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: ATB Cares https://www.atbcares.comThe Alberta Podcast Network https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Repodcastinghttps://repodcasting.blubrry.net Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Calgary is becoming the backdrop to many film and television productions. One of those is Abracadavers, which will be bringing out its second season soon. Vanesa Jette joins Kyle to discuss how she came to be hired and her hopes for the future. Follow Vanessa here: https://www.instagram.com/justvaaanessa/ Find out more about Abracadavers here: https://www.abracadavers.tv Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Pod Power Overdue Finds https://www.epl.ca/podcast/ATB Cares https://www.atbcares.com Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Branding is so important for any company today. David Royer joins Kyle to explain how you can strengthen your brand, his history with animation, and why it's never bad to come up with a little song and dance. Find out more about Dream Rocket Media here: https://www.dreamrocketmedia.com Or you can follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamrocketmedia Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Park Power https://parkpower.caAlberta Association of Optometrists https://www.optometrists.ab.ca Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Waleed Shah accidentally became a photographer. While he does have a passion for creating art he also enjoys giving back to the community. In this episode he talks with Kyle about starting out and finding his unique voice. Check out Waleed's website: https://www.waleedshah.ae And follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waleedshah/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: ATB The Future Of podcast https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/Park Power https://parkpower.ca Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tyler McCombs had a romantic evening with his wife ruined because of bad underwear. That sparked the idea of a new kind of underwear company. In this episode he talks with Kyle about having the entrepreneurial spirit, finding the right collaborators, and how the company is still adding new ideas. You can visit the Devon + Lang website: https://devonandlang.com You can also visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DEVONandLANG Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devonandlang/ You can reach out to Tyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermccombs/ Or follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerMcCombs Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerjmccombs/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: YEGPodfest https://yegpodfest.caBusiness Council of Alberta https://www.businesscouncilab.com Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gillian Williamson took a chance when she moved across the country and then started her own business without knowing anyone in her new city. She joins Kyle to discuss the magic of video, trusting your gut, and why Alberta is unique when it come to entrepreneurship. Check out Studio Lumen's website: https://www.studiolumen.ca You can also follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumencalgary/ See their work on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdfn6YyxgE1yh5MyHHFyfg You can also follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studiolumencalgary Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Calgary Foundation https://calgaryfoundation.orgAlberta Association of Optometrists https://www.optometrists.ab.ca Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Bitcoin can seem convoluted and scary. Adam O'Brien, Founder and CEO of Bitcoin Well, joins Kyle to discuss how he got into Bitcoin in the first place and then took that passion in creating a business that helps to simplify the process for others. You can visit Bitcoin Well here: https://bitcoinwell.com Or you can follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinWell You can follow Adam on Twitter as well: https://twitter.com/adamobrien_ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: SHIFT by Alberta Innovates https://shift.albertainnovates.caBusiness Council of Alberta https://www.businesscouncilab.com Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lisa Bush is the author of City Hall. It's a mystery set in Calgary! Lisa talks with Kyle about how she came to Calgary, what the past year has been like, and what made her want to write a work of fiction in the first place. Visit Lisa's website: http://lisabush.ca Or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabush_writer/ Or Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaBush_Writer Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Business Council of Alberta https://www.businesscouncilab.comCalgary Foundation https://calgaryfoundation.org Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Azren Raju has a business that had a lot of in-person elements. The past year has been different but it allowed Azren to focus on other things. Now he's excited about what the future holds for learning languages and expanding his business. You can go to Azren's website: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com Or you can follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyglotazren/ Or watch his YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/azrenthelanguagenerd Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Alberta Association of Optometrists https://www.optometrists.ab.caSHIFT by Alberta Innovates https://shift.albertainnovates.ca Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Alex Sarian started his tenure as President and CEO of Arts Commons in January of 2020. He brought with him a great knowledge of how to run a successful arts organization. He talks with Kyle about what's helped him through the past year and what makes him excited about the future of Arts Commons and Calgary. Find out more about Arts Commons here: https://artscommons.ca Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yycarts/ Or Twitter: https://twitter.com/yycarts Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Calgary Foundation https://calgaryfoundation.orgSHIFT by Alberta Innovates https://shift.albertainnovates.ca Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kyo-Jean Chung grew up watching his parents run a café. He knew he also wanted to put his mark on food. Now he's begun two food startups and taken over his parents' café while still looking at ways to innovate. He joins Kyle to discuss coffee, Calgary, and cocktails. Kindling Food Co. website: https://www.kindlingfood.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindlingfoodco/ Sugar Water website: https://sugarwater.bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarwater.bar/ You & I Café and Bakery website: https://youandicafe.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youandicafe/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Rümi https://www.rumi.ca/SHIFT by Alberta Innovates https://shift.albertainnovates.ca Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How does a Toronto kid spend 20 years working in New York City theatre and then find themselves in Calgary? In this episode Stafford Arima describes his approach to theatre, how Evita changed his life, and a confrontation with the legendary Elaine Stritch. Checkout Theatre Calgary here: https://www.theatrecalgary.com And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theatrecalgary/ And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreCalgary Stafford's personal website: http://staffordarima.com Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Park Power https://parkpower.caSHIFT by Alberta Innovates https://shift.albertainnovates.ca Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Melanie Bahniuk originally thought that soccer stardom was in her future. But then she got sucked into the world of acting. Now she's also helping to produce the short documentary OMA. In this episode she lets Kyle know how that happened and why Alberta is becoming a better place for theatre and film. You can watch the pitch video for OMA here: https://www.storyhive.com/projects/6214 You can follow Melanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melbahniuk/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: SHIFT by Alberta Innovates https://shift.albertainnovates.caATB: The Future Of podcast https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/ Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Ashley Hundred are described as "a psychedelic rock band without boundaries or burdens." Two members of the band, Brett Cassidy and Carson Stewart, join Kyle to discuss how the band was formed, how they've survived the last year, and what the Calgary music scene means to them. You can go to the band's website here: https://www.theashleyhundred.com Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theashleyhundred/ Their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAshleyHundred/ Their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAshleyHundred/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: NAIT Career Essentials Podcast https://techlifetoday.ca/career-essentialsATB Cares https://www.atbcares.com Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pass Me By is a graphic novel described as "an inverted coming of age story about understanding queer identity and what happens to the stories you never tell." Its creators, Kyle Simmers and Ryan Danny Owen, join Kyle to discuss small towns, art degrees, and their new book. You can back the Kickstarter for Electric Vice here: http://kck.st/2QmbpxO Kyle Simmers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_simmers/ Kyle Simmers website: http://www.kylesimmers.com Ryan Danny Owen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdannyowen/ Ryan Danny Owen website: https://www.ryandannyowen.com Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Calgary Foundation https://calgaryfoundation.orgSHIFT by Alberta Innovates https://shift.albertainnovates.ca Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Website: http://medialabyyc.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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