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I got invited to go on popular podcast Big Impact with Bill Hobson. This is Bill's interview with me, which he allowed me to repurpose as an episode of New Town Big Dreams. Bill and I discuss: • Why your mental diet is the most important diet you will ever have,• What you absorb into your mind affects every single aspect of your life, including your physical health• How to recover from seemingly insurmountable odds against you• Why finding a way to help others will always improve your own situation, no matter how  untimely it seems to be• Why I started the New Town Big Dreams podcast and how we transitioned from a local show to international----------------------------------------POST A REVIEWGUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HEREFollow me on Social MediaNew Town Big Dreams podcast on FacebookInstagramLinkedinLuke Menkes Kelowna RealtorMy Personal Facebook PageSupport the showNOMINATE YOURSELF, ANOTHER PERSON OR A BUSINESS TO APPEAR ON THE I LOVE KELOWNA PODCAST

Angie Orth is an award-winning content creator currently working on her first book, a travel memoir possibly titled, Flirting with Disaster. Angie’s adventures have landed her on the Today Show, the New York Post, Cosmopolitan, AFAR and Glamour. She’s a sought-after speaker, presenting wild stories of travel misadventures at the New York Times Travel Show, TBEX, PRSA and the Women in Travel Summit.Angie received her Bachelor of Science in public relations, French and Spanish from the University of Florida. She was a finalist for Season 6 of The Apprentice (but didn't make the last cut - whew!) and was chosen out of 30,000 to be a top 50 finalist for Australia’s Best Job in the World campaign. She created her website AngieAway.com to chronicle a yearlong round-the-world trip that accidentally became a career. Today, she produces and co-hosts The Jet Sisters, a video series focusing on Millennial travel, and still shares travel tips, recipes and rants on her website. Angie and I discuss:Travel - Destinatio

Chris Howard has been blessed to help to transform the lives of millions of people around the planet. A global phenomenon, Chris is one of the most prominent figures in personal development and life style turnaround.Chris helps people to create performance breakthrough results: physically, emotionally, spiritually and financiallyA 3 X Best-Selling author who has done  100 Million in sales globally of his seminars and coaching world-wide....Chris has a black belt in mindset with 3 additional Black Belts that span his 40 years in the martial arts. Holding black belt distinctions in:Brazilian Jiu JitsuTwin Dragon Kung FuChinese GojuChris is known in the personal development industry as the Trainer of Trainers and Coach of Coaches. He is a big believer in the idea that great leaders build other leaders.He's helped not just to unleash the full potential of millions through his live programs, and media appearances but he's also been thrilled to develop many million dollar plus speakers, trainers, consulta

Steve Preda’s passion is to help people build self-managing, fast-growing, and high-profit businesses. Since 2002, he has helped more than 250 entrepreneurial organizations become more valuable and sellable by serving as a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisor, a business coach, a Certified EOS Implementer® and a Certified Pinnacle Business Guide.Steve started and grew an M&A firm to market leadership in his native Hungary. After implementing the E-Myth® and later the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) Management Blueprints, his business grew rapidly and was acquired by a private equity firm in 2013, allowing Preda and his family of six to move to the United States.Steve has written three books on entrepreneurship and selling businesses, is a regular blogger and podcast host, and delivers workshops and keynotes to entrepreneurial audiences around the US.My objective is to promote my new book: Buyable - Your Guide to Building a Self-Managing, Fast-Growing and High-Profit Business. The book inclu

Born and raised in the Okanagan, Meredith Schuurman is passionate about life and strives to live each day to its fullest. Physical, mental and spiritual wellness is extremely important to her and the OK Valley provides a rich backdrop for her to uphold these values.When she's not at one of the gyms in town, working for Kelowna's locally founded ed/tech company FreshGrade, or hiking the trails with her dog, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and pursuing her other hobbies such as attending rock concerts and live events (DRAG SHOWS!), modeling in photoshoots, practicing aerial hoops, scoping out the offerings at local farmers and flee markets, treasure hunting at antique and thrift stores and gold panning. Meredith has a passion for travel and also gets to travel for work a great deal; and while it is always inspiring and exciting to visit new locations (most recent development = she's going on a personal trip to Africa this fall), she knows the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna in parti

Deanne Leung is the creative vision and energy behind Stepping Stones Counseling Group. She is a strong supporter of the use of creativity, nature and active self-care in the healing & wellness process. Deanne's education and training include a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology. Deanne is NMT Level 2 Certified and EMDR Level 2 Certified. Her specialties include: • Individual and Family Therapy• Play & Expressive Therapies• Trauma, Attachment, Grief & Loss• ADHD, Anxiety, Depression• Workshops & Presentations• Animal Assisted Therapy-------------------------------------------POST A REVIEWGUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HEREFollow me on Social MediaNew Town Big Dreams podcast on FacebookInstagramLinkedinLuke Menkes Kelowna RealtorMy Personal Facebook PageSupport the showNOMINATE YOURSELF, ANOTHER PERSON OR A BUSINESS TO APPEAR ON THE I LOVE KELOWNA PODCAST

Jaye Siegmueller loves plant medicine, the outdoors, meditation, and yoga. She is a momma of a 17-year-old hockey player, so you might see her cheering in the local hockey rinks! Her commitment to local food runs deep and she truly believes that the people's connection to the earth starts with their connection with their food. She loves waste reduction and started the first zero-waste store in the Okanagan. She and her sister also are the founders of Bottle None (www.bottlenone.ca)Farm Bound was sprouted from a Permaculture Design Course. Students were challenged to find their passion that is supported by the 12 permaculture principles and that harnesses their strengths. They are not farmers but they have a passion for local food and community. They grew with a passion to start a service that bridges the gap between local farms and customers. Small towns are their specialty!Not everyone in our province has access to quality organic food year round. Farm Bound can help by doing the work for you. They visi

Danielle Scheven is the co-owner and marketing director of Carolily Finery, a high end jewelry brand whose designs were seen walking the runways of New York Fashion Week in 2018. Named one of her city's "Top 40 Under 40", Danielle believes in inspiring and empowering women through the Carolily brand and their community initiates. Carolily specializes in statement jewelry that encourages self expression and helps you make your statement, whatever that may be. No matter who you are, we all want to be heard and seen. We want to feel represented and loved. We all have a statement to make.Carolily Finery was created out of love. Donna and Danielle Scheven, the mother daughter team behind the Carolily brand, started the company to honor two very special women- Carol and Lily, Donna's mother and grandmother.Carol and Lily are the inspiration behind the brand’s name and devotion to timeless, quality product. Like them, all of the women in their family were encouraged to be proud, kind, strong and

Molly Gibson Kirby was born in Liverpool, England, and grew up in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Growing up in a town with one stop light allowed her to create her own story. All she knew was that one day she would be living a life that she always dreamed up, beating the odds she faced in Liverpool. Molly moved out when she was 14, dealing with hard mental health battles. She eventually graduated college with a major in Broadcast Journalism through the Radio Television Arts program at NSCC. Her passion was to tell stories, whether her own stories or others.Molly always knew that she would have to make a move to start her career in Journalism, but she never expected the move to be in northern Manitoba. She accepted a morning news position in Thompson Manitoba, 8 hours north of Winnipeg. There, she lived life to the fullest. Molly experienced northern life and it gave her a better understanding of the world, First Nations and how Canada is failing them. She saw the northern lights every night, went to trapping festiva

Haley Kennedy is a 25 year old illustrator and designer based in beautiful Kelowna, BC. Originally from Calgary, AB, Haley has always been drawn to anything creative. Starting from a young age, creative projects have always come rather naturally and have lead her on an amazing path of self-exploration.Currently, Haley is the owner of SUNDAE STUDIOS, her own personal creative brand offering her freelance design and illustrative services to companies and individuals alike. Her passion for topics such as positivity, mental health, and self care drive her use of content and colour as seen through her lighthearted Instagram feed @shopsundae.Having dabbled in print design, graphic creation, and custom illustration, Haley always welcomes new and exciting projects to flex her creative muscles and let her joy for creating shine through.-------------------------------------------POST A REVIEWGUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HEREFollow me on Social MediaNew Town Big Dreams podcast on FacebookInstagramLinkedinLuke Menkes Kelowna Rea

Geri Pauls Co-Executive Director & Classroom Facilitator at Karis Support Society, worked in the oil and gas industry in Edmonton for six years and then went on to have five children that have now given her nine grand babies!  Geri is very involved with her church in Kelowna and has also worked within her husband’s business.Geri began her career at Karis eight years ago as a Client Support Worker (CSW) at one of the homes prior to the consolidation at the new building.  Once operations began in the new space, she became one of the Classroom Facilitators which she continues to teach 3 times/week. In her primary role of Co-Executive Director, Geri is responsible for overseeing programing and development of partnerships in the community to offer a wide range of activities and workshops for the women in our recovery program. Geri’s inspiration for her work at Karis is described in her own words … “When someone gets an “ah-ha!” - when they come to understand something they haven’t understood before and it give

Scott Nystrom  The Nourished Chef is passionate about food. The romance of a crisp baguette, the backstory of the ingredients, the taste of the seasons. As a locavore chef, Scott celebrates Okanagan farmers and artisans on his menus, bringing the finest heirloom organic vegetables and ethically raised meats to his dinner parties, taco feasts, and grazing boards. As a registered holistic nutritionist, Scott is well versed in diverse food styles and crafts personalized menus to please the palates and dietary restrictions of his guests. His contagious passion for food is inspiring and your can taste the love he puts into each mug of bone broth soup, jar of pickles or ferments, or his plant-based cheesecakes.Scott loves to collaborate with fellow foodies to create culinary magic, share food wisdom, and spread edible wellness. Follow him on instagram @edible.wellness-------------------------------------------POST A REVIEWGUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HEREFollow me on Social MediaNew Town Big Dreams podcast on FacebookInsta

Jennelle McGuire thrives on being surrounded by beautiful artwork. She had always dreamed of having her own business, so owning and operating Karmyc Bazaar for the past three years has truly been a dream come true! Karmyc Bazaar is a small arts & treasures shop located in Downtown Kelowna. Jennelle collaborates with over 90 Canadian Artists from British Columbia, Alberta, New Brunswick and Ontario currently. You’re likely to find Jennelle hanging out in her gallery spreading her mission to Reconnect ~ Get inspired, reading creepy stories, working on her poetry book, exploring the gorgeous trails by her home, supporting the local businesses in the Okanagan, or snuggling her adorable pug, Chloe. -------------------------------------------POST A REVIEWGUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HEREFollow me on Social MediaNew Town Big Dreams podcast on FacebookInstagramLinkedinLuke Menkes Kelowna RealtorMy Personal Facebook PageSupport the showNOMINATE YOURSELF, ANOTHER PERSON OR A BUSINESS TO APPEAR ON THE I LOVE KELOWNA PODCAST

Regina Leung is a Holistic Wellness Practitioner / Metaphysical Energy Healer / Reiki Master Teacher Practitioner / Intuitive Counsellor / Life Purpose Transformation Coach / Psychic Angel Card Reader.Regina’s passion for healing others and deep appreciation for complimentary and alternative therapies led her to a career in Holistic Energy Healing, Life Coaching and Intuitive Counselling.  She holds a B.A. in Psychology and has extensive training and experience in various forms of counselling.  Her work sees a combination of her insights and intuition, in conjunction with multiple modalities including Usui Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Access Consciousness Bars, Shamanic Healing, Numerology, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction meditation (MBSR), Breath work, and Healing Massage.Regina honors the unique needs of each individual, she holds a safe space to facilitate their process of self-awareness, personal growth, discovery and transformation.  Equal emphasis is placed on the Mental, Physical, Emotional, and Spirit

Nikki Hunter wants to live in a world where people ditch small talk, chocolate appears on demand and black clothing has the power to repel pet hair.As a beauty coach, Nikki guides women to  discover a holistic lifestyle inclusive of sustainable beauty practices and consciously created products as part of overall wellness. After 25 years as an esthetician, award-winning makeup artist, and educator in the luxury beauty industry, Nikki knows a few things about how physical and mental health impact self image and the power and liberation found in proclaiming beauty. Her personal and professional evolution found her questioning the ethics and sustainability practices of the beauty industry. Her passion for facilitating wellness challenged her to open The Green Vanity Holistic Beauty Lounge in 2015. -------------------------------------------POST A REVIEWGUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HEREFollow me on Social MediaNew Town Big Dreams podcast on FacebookInstagramLinkedinLuke Menkes Kelowna RealtorMy Personal Facebook PageSuppo

Kevin Kishor has been in Leadership positions for most of his life. Growing organizations and helping people realize their purpose through Coaching has also played a major role in everything he does. Kevin is University Graduate Level Educated yet has a diverse background in both Work and Volunteer Experience. From voluntarily sitting as VP on the Board of an almost 10 million-dollar Housing Project at age 18 to being a Business Owner and a Director in the Non-Profit/Charitable Sector for 15 years, Kevin’s Management skills have been well cultivated in all areas.Kevin also has a passion for People and his Personal Network is a reflection of this spanning all types of industries and locations. This is due in large part to his passion for serving the Community. Kevin loves to be involved in Local Cultural Movements, Events and has a long history of Coaching Youth Sports wherever he has lived.Check out Kevin's great book, Chocolate Covered French Fries: A Recipe for Any Relationship-------------------------

Brenda Dureault can be found outside most days working on a farm she has built from the ground up called Curly Frog Farm.  With a passion for growing trees, she has been transforming a low lying, flood prone piece of land into an innovative, thriving eco-wonderland.Curly Frog Farm is an agricultural initiative that supports both farmland and wetland in the beautiful Okanagan Valley flatlands since 2000.Curly Frog Farm has several species of hardwood trees inter-planted with conifers and fruit trees based on principles and innovative practices such as sustainability and agroforestry. Nut species such as black walnut, English walnut, trazels, and yellow horn are planted for their timber value as well as for biodiversity, food and wildlife. Among the nut trees are Christmas trees, mulberry and paw paw fruit trees, herbs, black raspberries, vegetables and flowers.In an effort to work with Mother Nature and increased flooding, Curly Frog Farm partnered with BC Wildlife Federation and developed Chinampas, thus crea

We had an exciting and lively conversation with Candace Chisolm, CEO and co-Founder of HeChangedIt, a platform for men's mental health. Fitness redefined for the mental, emotional, physical, social and soulful wellbeing of every man.Candace says, "As a huge proponent of change, bringing HEchangedit to the world is exhilarating and rewarding. Having worked for many years as a CCO in developing  a women’s and children's start up nonprofit, I worked hands on  growing user base, programs, resources and awareness, and saw the positive impact it made. So with that,  I look forward to bringing technology and innovation to men’s health, a deeply underserved market. It’s time we came together and really make change happen!"HEchangedit is a  judgement free peer to peer exchange platform that men can access personally, or through an anonymous toggle. They can use their story to help someone through a rough time: a job change, family issues, thoughts, loneliness. In return, engage other’s expertise in

Ginny Becker is all about Relationships. In a single word this is her true professional passion. Her career to date has been a unique and exciting combination of: professional sales, corporate event management, marketing, leadership and project management. The common denominator in all of these opportunities has been Ginny's dedication to building strong professional relationships founded on integrity, trust and commitment to common goals. She prides herself on being an engaged and effective communicator and she believes strongly that big things can come from purposeful collaboration. A current priority project is the development of the Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna-------------------------------------------POST A REVIEWGUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HEREFollow me on Social MediaNew Town Big Dreams podcast on FacebookInstagramLinkedinLuke Menkes Kelowna RealtorMy Personal Facebook PageSupport the showNOMINATE YOURSELF, ANOTHER PERSON OR A BUSINESS TO APPEAR ON THE I LOVE KELOWNA PODCAST

This was a difficult but I think extremely important conversation on a very uncomfortable topic, that I had with Michelle Bulriss, an advocate and kids' book author from Tempe, AZ. Michelle and I discussed a book called The Slave Across the Street by Teresa Flores, and Michelle's own experience with and recovery from childhood abuse. Michelle Bulriss is extremely passionate about learning, non-profits, and working with children. During her undergraduate studies, she ran two non-profit organizations: one for fair trade art and one for recycling. She also held five jobs and an internship at a human trafficking protection law firm project while in college. After graduating early, she obtained her master’s degree is in Nonprofit Leadership and Management. It hasn't always been smooth sailing though. Bulriss is a survivor of abuse, rape, and now PTSD. She used these experiences to grow stronger and is now an activist who works hard to create a better future for children everywhere. Bulriss is an exp