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Back to Business: Calgary

Back to Business: Calgary

Hosted by Calgary Petroleum Club

Episodes

127

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Rooted in the city of Calgary's intendent spirited history, the Club is a dynamic place to dine, meet and to connect for business and personal engagements. Podcasting directly from the Club to share insight and inspiration from Calgary's business leaders. Focusing on the varied industry leaders that make Calgary one of the BEST cities in North America to live and work in. In the vibrant city of Calgary, Alberta, Home to the Largest Outdoor Rodeo Show on Earth, The Calgary Stampede, and a city that business innovation thrives in, this is the Podcast for folks looking to find out what makes this City so Dynamic. This entrepreneurial spirit is given a voice in the “Back to Business” podcast, hosted by award-winning TV personality Kim Hayden. Broadcasted from the prestigious Calgary Petroleum Club located downtown, this podcast spotlights the movers and shakers, deal makers, and young entrepreneurs shaping Calgary and Alberta's business landscape. The "Back to Business" podcast serves as a dynamic platform where the stories of diverse individuals and their contributions to Calgary's vibrant business ecosystem are shared. From artists and artisans adding color and creativity to the local culture, to the presidents of energy companies spearheading global initiatives, this podcast introduces listeners to a unique spectrum of influencers. One of the standout aspects of "Back to Business" is its focus on young, thriving professionals. Interviews with Olympic athletes and owners of sports franchises provide listeners with an in-depth look into the dedication, resilience, and determination that drive these individuals to excel in their respective fields. These conversations act as a source of inspiration and motivation for listeners, encouraging them to aim high and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Local politicians too grace the podcast, providing insights into the civic policies and initiatives that make Calgary such an entrepreneurial hub. Their contributions offer a nuanced understanding of how leadership and governance can play a pivotal role in nurturing a city's business environment. But what sets "Back to Business" apart is its holistic perspective on Calgary. The podcast does not solely focus on the city's robust energy industry, though an integral part of its economy. It dives deeper, exploring what makes Calgary an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive. From its vibrant arts scene and inclusive communities, to its cutting-edge tech industry and strong educational institutions, Calgary's multifaceted personality shines through each episode. The podcast also discusses why Calgary consistently ranks among the top ten cities to live in on Earth. Through engaging conversations with guests who know the city intimately, the podcast paints a vivid picture of Calgary's high quality of life, including its excellent healthcare, clean environment, safe neighborhoods, and rich recreational opportunities. In essence, the "Back to Business" podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Calgary's business / entrepreneurial landscape. Its diverse range of guests and topics offer valuable insights into the city's business ecosystem and the factors contributing to its global appeal.

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August 10, 202637 min

Stop Scrolling Systems: Turning Viral TikTok Success into Business Growth Strategies

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! Laila (CEO) brings seven years of experience as a TV host and contributor, handling the planning, scripting, and filming processes. Bretten (Chief Creative Officer) complements this with 15 years of editing expertise, managing post-production. This co-founding duo’s combined skill set spans the entire content creation process and has collectively garnered over 250 million social media views. As business owners, they now leverage these expert skills to help small and medium-sized businesses effectively capitalize on the power of social media. Get Connected With Laila & Bretten: https://sociallaunchlabs.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/101478553/admin/dashboard/ Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

July 27, 202630 min

Empowering Alberta Youth: How Kickstand Bridges Gaps in Mental Health and Employment

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! Katherine Hay (she/her) is a mother, sports enthusiast, avid reader and serves as the current Executive Director at Kickstand. Since started work, she has been a tireless advocate for recovery oriented, person-centered care, that focuses on the whole person provided in the environments in which they want to live, work and play. Katherine’s experiences include inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care for adults and young adults, working as an Occupational Therapist, and then in management and leadership positions. Most recently, Katherine joined Kickstand, Alberta’s Integrated Youth Services Initiative, and has been leading the implementation of a provincial strategy to create recognizable, effective and easily accessible spaces, co-created with young people for young people, where a wide range of customized services and programs are available for a young person (aged 11-25 years old) and their family to find the help they need. There are currently Kickstand Centres in 8 Alberta communities and an online service called Kickstand Connect. Imagine if everyone knew where to go to get the support they need! Find a Kickstand today to start your own journey and have more good days! Get Connected With Katherine: https://www.mykickstand.ca/ Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

July 13, 202629 min

Challenging Assumptions in Calgary: Socratic Thinking for Business Leaders and Young Professionals

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! Art Korpach is a retired Vice Chairman of Investment Banking for a global bank. He is an MBA graduate of the Harvard Business School and has served as a Jarislowsky Fellow at the Haskayne School of Business, governor at Mount Royal University and a board member for United Way, Heart & Stroke Foundation and numerous other not-for-profit entities and public and private corporations. Get Connected With Art: https://www.answersforlifebook.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aperture-venture-group/?originalSubdomain=ca Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

June 29, 202629 min

How the Stampede Drives Community, Volunteerism, and Small Business Growth in Calgary

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! Michael Wetherup is an experienced leader who consistently inspires teams to achieve extraordinary levels of innovation and excellence. His genuine care in every interaction has earned him a reputation for relational leadership. This approach motivates and creates a sense of belonging and purpose, fostering collective success through authentic engagement and steadfast support. Get Connected With Michael: https://www.calgarystampede.com https://www.facebook.com/calgarystampede Twitter: @calgarystampede Instagram: @calgarystampede LinkedIn: @calgarystampede Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

June 15, 202635 min

Reinventing Alberta Boot Company: From Legacy Brand to Modern Outfitters in Calgary

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! Jay Taylor was part of the founding team at Hoka One One, where he led the launch of the brand across the NorAm and Apac regions , organizing the sale of the brand to Deckers Brands. In 2014, he co-founded LALO, an internationally distributed brand that applies athletic footwear and apparel technology to the tactical market. Most recently, Jay was part of the team that acquired Mountain Equipment Co-op out of CCAA restructuring in 2020, serving as President and COO until 2023. He is now focused on the growth of Alberta Boot Company and Cody & Sioux. Get Connected With Jay: https://www.albertaboot.com/ Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

June 1, 202633 min

Feeling More, Leading Better: How Emotional Competence Drives Business Growth

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! Mike Cameron is a 3x TEDx speaker and 16-year CEO who burned out chasing success while disconnected from everything else. That experience—combined with losing someone he loved to violence and running 200 miles through the mountains—taught him one thing: connection is the variable that changes everything. He's the founder of Connect'd Men and speaks at the intersection of leadership, emotional competence, and human connection. Mike helps leaders and organizations move from functional to transactional relationships to genuine emotional connection—where trust, loyalty, and sustainable performance actually live. Get Connected With Mike: https://mikecameron.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecameron-ca/ Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

May 25, 202637 min

From Small Gatherings to Dominating Events: Trends Shaping the Post‑Pandemic Conference Landscape

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! As Senior Vice President - North America at dmg events, Nick Samain oversees P&L, operations and strategy for a growing portfolio of B2B trade exhibitions across the Americas. He leads bellwether event brands including Global Energy Show Canada, International Pipeline Conference, Canada Gas & LNG, Canadian Hydrogen Convention and Carbon Capture Canada. This accelerates business through face-to-face events that connect people to network, learn and do business. Backed by 80+ global exhibitions, dmg drives growth through acquisitions and geo-cloning. Get Connected With Nick: https://www.dmgevents.com/ https://www.globalenergyshow.com/ Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

May 11, 202644 min

Canada’s Resource Future: Unlocking Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure Opportunities for Investors

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! As a veteran of the Canadian Investment Management Industry, Josef Schachter has experienced exceptional and turbulent global economic and stock market cycles. With his primary focus on the Energy Sector, Josef is able to weave global political, economic and monetary issues with current energy data into a compelling story of what’s going on in the sector, what is to come, and why. In 2017, Josef left the Institutional Investor arena to author the Schachter Energy Report and assist active, individual investors through the potential of a new energy super cycle and the attractive opportunities for investors. Get Connected With Josef: https://www.schachterenergyreport.ca/ Listen to Josef's previous Back To Business: Calgary Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-market-challenges-to-investment-opportunities/id1654415819?i=1000622148178 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aXoWjkMBXJGjqXDyQ3xHl?si=6eJh6fX4Rf-fgaQIRO4SYg Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

May 4, 202640 min

Rethinking Sick Care: Medically Supervised Home Care Improves Outcomes and Reduces System Strain

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! Dr. Charles Wong is an experienced emergency room physician, medical educator, and health systems administrator based in Calgary. Utilizing his health systems knowledge and desire to innovate, he has co-founded HomeFree Homecare to meet one of the most glaring needs in healthcare -- keeping patients at home and out of hospitals and nursing homes. In doing so, HomeFree is liberating patients and families while saving the health system countless thousands of dollars. Get Connected With Charles: https://www.homefree.care/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-k-wong-md-8433b770/ Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

April 20, 202630 min

Secure Funding Faster: Capital Strategy for Businesses

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city! Anthony De Almeida is the CEO of The UnBankers, a commercial finance firm assisting small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S. and Canada secure between $1M–$100M in debt capital. A pioneer in the online finance brokerage space, Anthony co-founded the first nationally licensed platform in 2001, closing over $2.5B in transactions in its first 10 years in business. He has co-created programs for Costco Canada, Mayo Clinic, and Ally Bank, and is a frequent media contributor. Anthony specializes in capital strategy, restructuring, and helping businesses become truly capital-ready. Get Connected With Anthony: https://www.theunbankers.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-de-almeida-726123a/ Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities. https://calpeteclub.com/ https://twitter.com/calpeteclub https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/ https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclub https://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

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