https://www.KelownaNow.com en-us © 2018 dylan@csekcreative.com jim@kelownanow.com NowMedia / NowCast https://www.kelownanow.com/image/w3000-h3000-c1:1/files/podcasts/nowcast-Itunes.jpg https://www.kelownanow.com/ Road to Now jim@nowmediagroup.ca "Big ambitions and creative minds make up the Okanagan’s growing business community. Join NowMedia Group co-founder Jim Csek as he discovers and reveals the rich and inspiring stories of Kelowna’s local entrepreneurs, speakers, politicians, and creatives on the Road to Now. Everyone has a story. Want to share yours? Reach out to us!" NowMedia, NowMedia Group, Now Media, Kelowna, KelownaNow, Road to Now, business, downtown Kelowna, Kelowna BC no Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Welcome to your Road to Now, a podcast column by me, Jim Csek. In this episode, myself and coworker Kent Molgat, welcome Scott Butler; president of Highstreet Ventures that staff over 50 people in development, construction and property management.  Scott has a clear vision for Highstreet Ventures, with Net Zero energy being a 2024 vision. He also leads us through the industry and how it's changed through markets, financing and life events such as Covid-19.  Click on the images below to listen in on either iTunes or Google. Welcome to your Road to Now, a podcast column by me, Jim Csek. In this episode, myself and coworker Kent Molgat, welcome Scott Butler; president of Highstreet Ventures that staff over 50 people in development, construction and property management.  Scott has a clear vision for Highstreet Ventures, with Net Zero energy being a 2024 vision. He also leads us through the industry and how it's changed through markets, financing and life events such as Covid-19.  Click on the images below to listen in on either iTunes or Google. Welcome to your Road to Now, a podcast column by me, Jim Csek. In this episode, myself and coworker Kent Molgat, welcome Scott Butler; president of Highstreet Ventures that staff over 50 people in development, construction and property management.  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:41:07 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5f10e58f1b87f.mp3 00:40:01 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Danica Dollman is a grad of Mount Boucherie Secondary School and OUC. She shares her Road to Now with us. Danica Dollman is a grad of Mount Boucherie Secondary School and OUC. She shares her Road to Now with us. Danica Dollman is a grad of Mount Boucherie Secondary School and OUC. She shares her Road to Now with us. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:21:56 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e5310f134325.mp3 00:53:26 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Liam Caswell has worked for three tech companies in his short time in Kelowna. Club Penguin is where he started his tech adventure. You will have to listen in to hear the story of this fine young man that says being raised by a single mom played a big role in his value system. Liam Caswell has worked for three tech companies in his short time in Kelowna. Club Penguin is where he started his tech adventure. You will have to listen in to hear the story of this fine young man that says being raised by a single mom played a big role in his value system. Liam Caswell has worked for three tech companies in his short time in Kelowna and he shares that story with us. Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:29:33 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e643c6d2714b.mp3 00:38:44 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Jennifer Grant shares her story with special guest host, Alexa Anderson and me. Jennifer shared the story of one of the coolest weddings ever, one that would be hard to top in heights for sure. Jennifer Grant shares her story with special guest host, Alexa Anderson and me. Jennifer shared the story of one of the coolest weddings ever, one that would be hard to top in heights for sure. Jennifer Grant shares her story with special guest host, Alexa Anderson and me. Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:23:41 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e643b0d3087a.mp3 00:48:19 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Rick Maddison shared his Road to Now with me and special guest host Kent Molgat. This episode is heavily influenced by Rick's infectious sense of humour. Love to hear the feedback on this style. Perhaps we can do three old men as a regular podcast. Rick Maddison shared his Road to Now with me and special guest host Kent Molgat. This episode is heavily influenced by Rick's infectious sense of humour. Love to hear the feedback on this style. Perhaps we can do three old men as a regular podcast. Rick Maddison shared his Road to Now with me and special guest host Kent Molgat Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:16:17 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e643951108a2.mp3 00:44:13 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Jules Galloway owner of several businesses in Kelowna shares her Road to Now. Born and raised in the UK and then off to South Africa as a teenager for four years, before meeting a Kelowna representative that convinced her to move to Canada and more specifically Kelowna. Jules Galloway owner of several businesses in Kelowna shares her Road to Now. Born and raised in the UK and then off to South Africa as a teenager for four years, before meeting a Kelowna representative that convinced her to move to Canada and more specifically Kelowna. Jules Galloway owner of several businesses in Kelowna shares her Road to Now. As a local entrepreneur, in the design build world, she and her team have made a great impact in commercial space. Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:52:02 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e64259273350.mp3 00:41:15 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Ryan Kononoff started on his passion for computers and technology back in grade 10. His path was just building and building on his knowledge and experience before starting his shift to entrepreneur. Ryan Kononoff started on his passion for computers and technology back in grade 10. His path was just building and building on his knowledge and experience before starting his shift to entrepreneur. Ryan Kononoff, a serial entrepreneur that side-hustled his way to entrepreneur. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 11:31:52 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e5abc289f767.mp3 00:42:19 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek There are not too many people that can claim to be a 4th generation family in Kelowna. Christina Aaron is one such person. Her Grandmother, mother, herself and now her children all born here in Kelowna. She not only experienced the fires in Kelowna, she was living in Fort McMurray when the forest fire ravaged that city. There are not too many people that can claim to be a 4th generation family in Kelowna. Christina Aaron is one such person. Her Grandmother, mother, herself and now her children all born here in Kelowna. She not only experienced the fires in Kelowna, she was living in Fort McMurray when the forest fire ravaged that city. Christina Aaron is part of a 4th generation family born in Kelowna. She shares her Road to Now. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 11:06:56 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e5ab650685b0.mp3 00:28:10 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek It's not often you get to work side by side with your partner as well as raise a family. Jessica and Andy Schlamp get to do that and do what they love to do by looking through a lens, capturing moments and telling stories through their photography business. It's not often you get to work side by side with your partner as well as raise a family. Jessica and Andy Schlamp get to do that and do what they love to do by looking through a lens, capturing moments and telling stories through their photography business. Jessica and Andy Schlamp work together in their photography business and raise their family together. The work, play, create lifestyle in the Okanagan. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 10:36:24 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e5aaf283a792.mp3 00:51:30 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek George Sanders credits boxing for not only saving his life, but helping him focus on outcomes. George is masters world champion in boxing and has been part of many wins in the resource sector. George Sanders credits boxing for not only saving his life, but helping him focus on outcomes. George is masters world champion in boxing and has been part of many wins in the resource sector. Listen in as George Sanders talks about his love of sports and the Canadian resource sector. He says he is the ordinary guy next door that has been able to accomplish some pretty cool things with plain old work ethic. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:58:06 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e5aa62ddb98d.mp3 00:46:53 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Larry Gray is happy to be the man behind the woman, holding the coat and being a supportive partner. Larry has been involved in many of the campaigns that shaped the political landscape of the Central Okanagan. Listen in as Larry's shares his Road to Now. Larry Gray is happy to be the man behind the woman, holding the coat and being a supportive partner. Larry has been involved in many of the campaigns that shaped the political landscape of the Central Okanagan. Listen in as Larry's shares his Road to Now. Larry Gray is happy to be the man behind the woman, holding the coat and being a supportive partner. Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:46:23 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e59de8f11fa7.mp3 00:35:37 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Eric Termuende, author and international speaker joined me in studio to discuss his Road to Now. Of Red Bull fame and now world class speaker, he shares his knowledge on how to find the best fit for your workplace. Some great insights that will truly change your mindset on what makes and who makes the culture in your workplace. Eric Termuende, author and international speaker joined me in studio to discuss his Road to Now. Of Red Bull fame and now world class speaker, he shares his knowledge on how to find the best fit for your workplace. Some great insights that will truly change your mindset on what makes and who makes the culture in your workplace. Eric Termuende, author and international speaker joined me in studio to discuss his Road to Now. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:04:44 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e50ae1526c3e.mp3 00:33:11 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek In this episode I sit down with two people, Dean Desrosiers and Luke Cook, two realtors who know and love the Central Okanagan. In this episode I sit down with two people, Dean Desrosiers and Luke Cook, two realtors who know and love the Central Okanagan. In this episode I sit down with two people, Dean Desrosiers and Luke Cook, two realtors who know and love the Central Okanagan. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 21:00:07 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e50b557c5311.mp3 00:42:47 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek In this episode I spent time with Nico Dirksen, the current President of the Okanagan Business Students' Association. In this episode I spent time with Nico Dirksen, the current President of the Okanagan Business Students' Association. Nico Dirksen shares his Road to Now with us. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:51:30 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e50b35219b23.mp3 00:27:47 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Andreas Loerchner is a small town boy that put family first and is enjoying his career and life in this beautiful place we get to call home. Andreas Loerchner is a small town boy that put family first and is enjoying his career and life in this beautiful place we get to call home. Andreas Loerchner shares his Road to Now with us. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:39:45 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e50b09189f0c.mp3 00:35:28 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Doug Gilchrist is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the City of Kelowna. We had the pleasure to learn Doug's Road to Now. We discussed his path, and of course where he goes to enjoy this beautiful city we get to call home. Doug Gilchrist is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the City of Kelowna. We had the pleasure to learn Doug's Road to Now. We discussed his path, and of course where he goes to enjoy this beautiful city we get to call home. Doug Gilchrist is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the City of Kelowna. We had the pleasure to learn Doug's Road to Now. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:27:36 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e50adb7d8a62.mp3 00:39:45 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek In this episode we talk with former MP for Kelowna Lake Country and former City of Kelowna Councillor. He served 3 terms in each of those positions and he shares his Road to Now. In this episode we talk with former MP for Kelowna Lake Country and former City of Kelowna Councillor. He served 3 terms in each of those positions and he shares his Road to Now. Former MP and City Councillor Ron Cannan shares some of the chapters in his life. He also played in net for NAIT and beat out the cross province rivals and can make music with a drum kit. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:26:09 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e50ad61ceb3b.mp3 00:27:02 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek Lance Priebe, currently the CIO or more aptly the creative catalyst for his current company, Hyper Hippo. Lance skyrocketed to notoriety when he co-founded and later sold Club Penguin to Disney. We had the pleasure to sit down with Lance and hear his Road to Now. Lance Priebe, currently the CIO or more aptly the creative catalyst for his current company, Hyper Hippo. Lance skyrocketed to notoriety when he co-founded and later sold Club Penguin to Disney. We had the pleasure to sit down with Lance and hear his Road to Now. Lance Priebe of Hyper Hippo shares his story with us on Road to Now. Lance was the a co-founder of Club Penguin that later sold to Disney. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:25:09 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e50ad253a279.mp3 00:47:28 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek In this episode we explore some of the chapters in the life of Bruce and Bernie of Ingenium Financial Services. They are proof that two is better than one. Some very interesting shares in this podcast. In this episode we explore some of the chapters in the life of Bruce and Bernie of Ingenium Financial Services. They are proof that two is better than one. Some very interesting shares in this podcast. Bruce and Bernie of Ingenium Financial Services share their Road to Now. Lots of twists in their road before they combined paths. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 14:59:54 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e408eea-62c0-47bb-9e70-0336d8b0b5a6.35.mp3 00:35:59 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek In this episode I talk with Jayson Zilkie, city councillor for the City of West Kelowna. Jayson shares his passion for the community that he has grown up in and now raises his own family on the west side of Okanagan Lake. We talk on many topics including the bridge that connects us. In this episode I talk with Jayson Zilkie, city councillor for the City of West Kelowna. Jayson shares his passion for the community that he has grown up in and now raises his own family on the west side of Okanagan Lake. We talk on many topics including the bridge that connects us. A young family man decides to put himself out there and enter public life for the community he loves. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:58:05 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e3f1f3f-bee0-47da-825b-62b5d8b0b5a6.38.mp3 00:48:14 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek In this episode I talk with Paul Moxness, a local Kelowna boy who left home for a gap year in Europe and spent the next 40 years overseas visiting countless countries and providing security for world leaders. In this episode I talk with Paul Moxness, a local Kelowna boy who left home for a gap year in Europe and spent the next 40 years overseas visiting countless countries and providing security for world leaders. Paul Moxness has travelled the world in his job providing security and it all started with an awkward application for a night security guard. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:57:52 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e408060-3228-477f-8ebe-1030d8b0b5a6.51.mp3 00:48:11 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek In this episode I talk with Julie Michaud, local entrepreneur/ mompreneur. With a two children, two dogs, a baby on the way and recently launched store at Orchard Park Mall, Julie is busy, busy, busy. In this episode I talk with Julie Michaud, local entrepreneur/ mompreneur. With a two children, two dogs, a baby on the way and recently launched store at Orchard Park Mall, Julie is busy, busy, busy. Julie Michaud is an in-demand public speaker and an advocate for socially conscious beauty products. That passion spills over into her retail brand Portia-Ella that has one of its stores at Orchard Park Shopping Mall. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:57:51 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e3f2cf5-43e4-45ff-97e4-4ca0d8b0b5a6.38.mp3 00:31:38 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek In this episode I talk with Veronica Schneider, business owner of Very Best Me Esthetics. Veronica shares her road to now. She has a speciality and is very passionate about her niche. In this episode I talk with Veronica Schneider, business owner of Very Best Me Esthetics. Veronica shares her road to now. She has a speciality and is very passionate about her niche. Local business owner, Veronica shares why she loves what she does in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 12:24:58 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e406a9a-9224-439b-b68e-682bd8b0b5a6.13.mp3 00:24:41 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 08:00:00 PST Jim Csek In this episode I sit down with Alexa Anderson, executive assistant to Nikki Csek. Alexa Anderson was one of four main organizers for Level Up 2019 and is an active team member of Level Up 2020. Alexa shares her road to now and her experience with Level Up, one of the biggest events that she has been a part of so far in her business career. In this episode I sit down with Alexa Anderson, executive assistant to Nikki Csek. Alexa Anderson was one of four main organizers for Level Up 2019 and is an active team member of Level Up 2020. Alexa shares her road to now and her experience with Level Up, one of the biggest events that she has been a part of so far in her business career. Listen in as we sit down and talk with Alexa Anderson, executive assistant to Nikki Csek of the NowMedia Group. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:06:54 PST https://www.kelownanow.com/files/podcasts/5e376286-af74-4d6c-b170-596ad8b0b5a6.mp3 00:26:06