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:

1. ATB Cares - https://www.atbcares.com - ATB Cares makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about. In addition to your donation ATB will match 20% of every dollar donated to to an annual limit of $360,000 to Alberta-based, non-religious charities. Eligible charities may receive up to $5,000 in matching per year. Individual donations qualify for a maximum donation match of $500.
2. Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

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.

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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:

1. The Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - They promote and support Alberta-made podcasts, and connect their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations. Check out Kyle and Dave vs The Machine here: https://kdvstm.transistor.fm - a podcast where a sentient machine forces Kyle and Dave to watch films in order to prevent the apocalypse.
2. Rümi - https://www.rumi.ca/ - Our guiding mission is to create homeowner happiness, one smile at a time. Right now, you'll only find us in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas, but you'll be able to find us in other Alberta cities soon. By offering a range of home solutions, we express our true purpose—to provide the best, most complete, homeowner experience to all.

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

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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:

1. ATB Cares - https://www.atbcares.com - ATB Cares makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about. In addition to your donation ATB will match 20% of every dollar donated to to an annual limit of $360,000 to Alberta-based, non-religious charities. Eligible charities may receive up to $5,000 in matching per year. Individual donations qualify for a maximum donation match of $500.
2. The Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - They promote and support Alberta-made podcasts, and connect their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations. Check out The Breakfast Dish here: https://thebreakfastdish.buzzsprout.com - Dance, music, visual art, theatre and get-to-know-you conversations with the artists behind the work. Join Griffin Cork and his mom, Karen Johnson-Diamond every Monday morning as they meet the creators of today's digital offerings.

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

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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:

1. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans.
2. Rümi - https://www.rumi.ca/ - Our guiding mission is to create homeowner happiness, one smile at a time. Right now, you'll only find us in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas, but you'll be able to find us in other Alberta cities soon. By offering a range of home solutions, we express our true purpose—to provide the best, most complete, homeowner experience to all.

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/

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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:

1. ATB Cares - https://www.atbcares.com - ATB Cares makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about. In addition to your donation ATB will match 20% of every dollar donated to to an annual limit of $360,000 to Alberta-based, non-religious charities. Eligible charities may receive up to $5,000 in matching per year. Individual donations qualify for a maximum donation match of $500.
2. The Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - They promote and support Alberta-made podcasts, and connect their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations. Check out Repodcasting here: https://repodcasting.blubrry.net - Join hosts Janet and Lucia as they recast your favourite (and not so favourite) movies!

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

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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:

1. Pod Power - With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to Overdue Finds - https://www.epl.ca/podcast/ - Bryce Crittenden and Caroline Land will be hosting conversations about books, movies, music, pop culture and other great things happening in Edmonton. 
2. ATB Cares - https://www.atbcares.com - ATB Cares makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about. In addition to your donation ATB will match 20% of every dollar donated to to an annual limit of $360,000 to Alberta-based, non-religious charities. Eligible charities may receive up to $5,000 in matching per year. Individual donations qualify for a maximum donation match of $500.

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/

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:

1. Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
2. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans.

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/

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:

1. ATB The Future Of podcast - https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/ - Hosted by ATB's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch, The Future Of connects with leaders who share their unique insight to help you navigate into the future.
2. Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

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/

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:

1. YEGPodfest - https://yegpodfest.ca - Our goal is to celebrate podcasts and storytellers of this medium from here in Edmonton and afar. We hope to show audiences what podcasters are up to, engage in great conversations and even host a few learning opportunities for those working in podcasting, too.
2. Business Council of Alberta - https://www.businesscouncilab.com - The Business Council of Alberta has a simple but radical idea: making life better. This means business is a leader in helping Albertans, the economy, and the environment thrive.

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

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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:

1. Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.
2. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans.

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/

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:

1. SHIFT by Alberta Innovates - https://shift.albertainnovates.ca - Shift showcases the work being done in the province’s innovation ecosystem in everything from health to clean energy.
2. Business Council of Alberta - https://www.businesscouncilab.com - The Business Council of Alberta has a simple but radical idea: making life better. This means business is a leader in helping Albertans, the economy, and the environment thrive.

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/

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