Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday

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127

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Oct 2026

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About the show

Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday is built on a simple belief: the right conversation can change the direction of your life. From a shed in Calgary, Kevin sits down with entrepreneurs, experts, community builders, and people with hard-earned stories. Together, they move beyond titles and highlight reels to talk honestly about what worked, what failed, what changed them, and what others can learn from it. Grounded in the three pillars of health, wealth, and mindset, Shed Talk explores the whole person behind success—the habits, relationships, pressures, choices, setbacks, and moments of reinvention that shape a meaningful life. It is not inspiration for a moment; it is practical wisdom you can carry into your business, your family, your health, and whatever you choose to build next. Kevin believes life does not end at 50—it starts. Every episode is an invitation to stay curious, challenge what you think you know, and turn insight into action. You don’t know what you don’t know—until you know.

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November 5, 2026Episode 1251 hr 8 min

Why Riding a Motorcycle Forces Presence | Sam Kazerooni | Shed Talk Ep. #125

Sam Kazerooni joins Shed Talk to connect motorcycles, music, presence, and mental focus. He shares why riding can feel therapeutic, how camaraderie forms through shared vulnerability, and what new riders need to understand before stepping into the lifestyle. Guest: Sam Kazerooni - Guest In this episode: - Sam joins Shed Talk - Heavy metal roots and a first electric guitar - Choosing original music over covers - Creativity, riding, and switching off the mind - Starting to ride at 16 - Camaraderie and the motorcycle brotherhood - Why bikes feel different from cars Chapters: 0:00 Opening: why riding makes everything 12:51 Camaraderie and the motorcycle brotherhood 25:23 The gear, planning, and hazards of the 42:14 Looking out for each other on group rides 54:22 Practicing presence off the bike 1:00:42 Harley-Davidson, tariffs, and brand strength Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.

October 29, 2026Episode 1241 hr 12 min

Fire Yourself First | Chris Jones, Expert EOS Implementer | Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday Ep. #124

Chris Jones joins Shed Talk to share how losing 70% of his business overnight forced him to rebuild, ask for help, and stop being the linchpin in his company. He and Kevin Halliday discuss EOS, delegation, ego, resilience, and what it really takes to build a business that can run without every decision landing on the owner’s desk. Guest: Chris Jones - Expert EOS Implementer I am a relentless and fun mindset shifter who empowers growth. I've started 6 companies and launched over 20 brands into the Canadian marketplace. In this episode: - Introducing Chris Jones - Realizing He Was the Linchpin - Trying Systems the Hard Way - Losing 70 Percent Overnight - Building a Sporting Goods Distributor - Numb on the Trade Show Floor - Hungry Versus Desperate Chapters: 0:00 The 30-Day Business Test 13:59 Hungry Versus Desperate 30:20 Moving Toward Coaching and EOS 41:36 From Operator to Shareholder 1:00:03 When the Owner Is the Problem 1:08:51 Advice for Entrepreneurs Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.

October 23, 2026Episode 1231 hr 12 min

Fear Into Action | Mathew Embry, MS Hope - President | Shed Talk Ep. #123

Filmmaker and MS Hope founder/president Mathew Embry joins Shed Talk to discuss being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 19, turning fear into discipline, and finding purpose through suffering. He also opens up about alcoholism, recovery, health, service, and why small daily choices matter more as men get older. Guest: Mathew Embry - MS Hope - President Learn the key strategies that have kept Mathew Embry symptom-free from MS for nearly 30 years. Hope & Health with Mathew Embry is a weekly talk show exploring health, wellness, and resilience through science, strategies, and personal stories. In this episode: - Meet Mathew Embry - Diagnosed With MS at 19 - Family Support and First Steps - Using Fear as Fuel - Control, Suicide, and Limits - Going to War - Recovery and the Second Decision Chapters: 0:00 Cold Open: Body and Belief 14:47 Recovery and the Second Decision 28:23 Living Proof and Agency 40:33 Life After 50 45:54 Choosing Documentary Stories 47:55 Intuition and Meditation Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.

October 15, 2026Episode 1221 hr 7 min

The Cost of Relevance | David Brunning, The Artist | Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday Ep. #122

Artist David Brunning joins Shed Talk to discuss the life behind the work, from hip-hop and graffiti roots to murals, commissions, galleries, and teaching graffiti art. He reflects on relevance, ego, money, social media, and what it means for an artist to stay true when tastes and attention change. Guest: David Brunning - The Artist In this episode: - David Brunning joins Shed Talk - Hip-hop, skate, and graffiti roots - Early crews, rapping, and first sales - AI and creativity - A 25K sale and art pricing - Art Under Pressure - Finding sold work again Chapters: 0:00 The cost of staying relevant 14:12 AI and creativity 27:54 Murals and Calgary’s art scene 40:52 What a first purchase means 51:27 Teaching graffiti art 1:05:50 Rights, trends, and staying true Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.

October 8, 2026Episode 1211 hr 1 min

Happiness Is A Muscle | Karen Judge, Proactive Mind Health Researcher | Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday Ep. #121

Karen Judge joins Shed Talk to discuss happiness beyond toxic positivity, the role of hope in mind health, and why prevention matters before crisis. She shares her personal family story, her proactive mind health framework, and practical ways people can build daily habits that support well-being. Guest: Karen Judge - Proactive Mind Health Researcher With a background as a stylist, Karen used fashion as a tool to empower people to shine. Drawing on a decade of research surrounding the brain-mind-body connection and human potential, Karen now inspires others to prioritize their mind health to prevent a brain health challenge. In this episode: - Happiness Is Not The Absence Of Sadness - Toxic Positivity Versus Real Happiness - Mind Health, Hope, And Happiness - Defining Happiness - Two Types Of Happiness - Karen’s Family Story - Breaking The Cycle Chapters: 0:00 When Happiness Feels Like Pressure 13:10 Breaking The Cycle 23:42 The Proactive Mind Health Framework 34:56 The Stories We Tell Ourselves 45:39 Rethinking Crisis Support 50:30 Workplace Prevention And Stigma Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.

October 1, 2026Episode 12058 min

Success Without Burnout | Jennifer Keable, Speaker | Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday Ep. #120

Jennifer Keable joins Shed Talk to share how burnout forced her to question the version of success she had been chasing. She talks about the warning signs, the role of meditation and personal planning, and why slowing down does not have to mean giving up achievement. Guest: Jennifer Keable - speaker Jennifer helps organizations build high-performing teams that don't burn out. Jennifer offers leadership coaching and organizational consulting that help turn insight into sustained action. In this episode: - Jennifer's early warning signs - The aerial yoga breaking point - Are you successful if you are not happy? - Asking for help at home - Rebuilding with workouts - Trying meditation seriously - Why meditation made sense Chapters: 0:00 When success hides burnout 10:38 Asking for help at home 23:40 The business idea that landed 34:39 Serving by revealing blind spots 44:11 Quarterly planning for real life 55:07 Slowing down without losing success Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.

September 24, 2026Episode 1191 hr 16 min

Mistakes Into Gifts | Amanda Ovaici, Lawyer at OP Lawyers LLP | Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday Ep. #119

Amanda Ovaici joins Shed Talk to discuss failure, entrepreneurship, women in business, and the legal industry. She shares why authentic relationships matter, how workplaces can better support parents, and why entrepreneurs should stop hiding the mistakes that teach the most. Guest: Amanda Ovaici - Lawyer at OP Lawyers LLP Amanda earned an Honours degree in Philosophy with a Business minor from the University of Calgary before completing her law degree at the University of Southampton in England. Called to the Alberta Bar in 2020, Amanda represents clients in a broad range of matters involving family disputes, workplace issues, civil litigation, and corporate and commercial litigation. In this episode: - Authentic networking beyond small talk - Owning a law firm as a woman - Obstacles in the legal industry - Failure, funding, and gender bias - Lessons from F'd Up Nights YYC - Interview bias and motherhood assumptions - Supporting parents inside a firm Chapters: 0:00 Turning failure into lessons 13:25 Lessons from F'd Up Nights YYC 30:43 We Do Canada and early entrepreneurs 46:55 The harm in celebrating only success 59:14 Choosing the right business partner 1:09:43 AI, lawyers, and due diligence Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.

September 17, 2026Episode 1181 hr 9 min

Strong People Burn Out | Corinne Lyall, CEO and Owner of Royal LePage Benchmark | Shed Talk Ep. #118

Corinne Lyall, CEO and owner of Royal LePage Benchmark, joins Kevin for a candid conversation about leadership, panic attacks, grief, market cycles, and hidden burnout. She shares how she moved from selling real estate to leading more than 220 realtors, why high achievers need boundaries, and how purpose and volunteer leadership helped her through difficult seasons. Guest: Corinne Lyall - CEO and owner of Royal LePage Benchmark With over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, she brings a strategic vision and a deep understanding of Calgary’s dynamic market. Corinne has held prominent leadership roles, including Past President of the Calgary Real Estate Board, Chair of Pillar 9, and President of CREB®’s Charitable Foundation, where she helped create impactful community housing initiatives. In this episode: - Lessons From Three Decades In Real Estate - Supporting More Than 220 Realtors - From Realtor To Broker-Owner - Taking Over During A Downturn - Panic Attacks And Big Decisions - Grief, Trauma, And Moving Through It - Purpose Through Work And Leadership Chapters: 0:00 The Pressure Behind Performance 14:54 Grief, Trauma, And Moving Through It 29:32 Why Real Estate Is Not For Everyone 40:35 Why Benchmark Means Excellence 56:31 Technology, COVID, And Boundaries 1:05:24 Boards, Travel, And What Comes Next Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.

September 10, 2026Episode 1171 hr 0 min

Words And Wellness | Wakefield Brewster, Poet & Spoken Word Artist | Shed Talk Ep. #117

Poet and spoken word artist Wakefield Brewster joins Kevin for a vulnerable conversation about addiction, suicidal ideation, sobriety, wellness, and the healing power of language. He reflects on becoming Calgary’s sixth Poet Laureate, writing his way toward wellness, and using poetry to help others speak what they have carried in silence. Guest: Wakefield Brewster - Poet & Spoken Word Artist Wakefield Brewster is a poet and spoken word artist based in Calgary whose work connects words, wellness, recovery, mental health, and live performance. A former Calgary Poet Laureate, he speaks openly about addiction, suicidal ideation, sobriety, and using poetry to help people begin honest conversations with themselves and others. In this episode: - Meet Wakefield Brewster - The Story Beneath The Sheen - Suicide Awareness And Conversation - Reaching Men With Breadcrumbs - Talking To Yourself First - Mulling It Over - Personifying The Problem Chapters: 0:00 Opening Question 10:32 Mulling It Over 21:50 When Poetry Took Over 33:41 Turning Addiction Into Effort 47:31 Preparing A Live Poem 57:25 After The Performance Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.

September 3, 2026Episode 1161 hr 4 min

Life After Exit | Danijel Slisko, Owner of Brand Magazine | Shed Talk Ep. #116

Danijel Slisko joins Kevin to talk about building a business from age 20, selling after nearly three decades, and facing the identity shift that followed. They discuss ambition, grief, mental health, community, branding, AI, and why action matters more than endless planning. Guest: Danijel Slisko - Owner of Brand Magazine Danijel Slisko started his first business at age 20 and built Supreme Windows Group into one of Alberta's largest commercial coatings businesses, with approximately 200 employees and more than $200 million in completed projects. After almost three decades, he sold the business to the people who helped build it and moved into a new chapter focused on creativity, branding, magazines, community building, and helping other entrepreneurs. In this episode: - Meet Danijel Slisko - Starting a business at 20 - Immigrant roots and giving back - Failing, pivoting, and finding success - The know-like-trust formula - Two and a half years of consistency - Selling the business and losing identity Chapters: 0:00 The question after success 12:38 Selling the business and losing identity 26:09 Grief, suicide, and acceptance 37:19 Say yes or grow strategically 47:45 Building The Exchange events 1:00:10 AI, change, and the human edge Follow the show in your podcast app for more full conversations.