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| How To Make Anyone Feel Integrated into Your Gym Culture | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:57:05 | |
I had the pleasure of meeting Pete McGregor, discussing his journey of how much jiu jitsu has helped cope with his mental and physical stressors after dealing with a severe injury causing him to lose motor function from the waist down. It's not only inpsiring but also empowering to hear his story and how much he cares deeply about how a strong gym culture is the backbone of what makes any martial art or fitness centre successful. His honest and raw approach alongside his opinions he shares about his personal journey and experiences in previous dojos really strongly shapes the do's and dont's of what to be aware of in a gym.
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| Breaking Barriers: Dr. Kara Otuomagie's Journey in Healthcare and Fitness | 05 Aug 2024 | 01:10:29 | |
In this episode, we delve into Dr. Kara Otuomagie's remarkable journey from a patient at the Stollery Children's Hospital to a trailblazing chiropractor and community leader. Discover how she combines her expertise in chiropractic care with a passion for fitness to help athletes and individuals achieve their personal and professional goals. 💬 In this interview, Dr. Kara Otuomagie shares: The founding story of Kinetic Living and its impact on the community, her experiences as a woman of color in the healthcare and fitness industries, the importance of diversity and inclusion in her work and leadership roles, insights into her community involvement, including the Stollery Women’s Network and Ladies Who Brunch and personal anecdotes and success stories from her career Whether you're interested in healthcare, fitness, or community leadership, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Dr. Otuomagie's dedication to empowering others and breaking barriers is truly motivating! Dr. Kara Otuomagie is the owner of Kinetic Living a multi-disclipinary health facility here, in the heart of Edmonton. As an active member of our fitness community and as a chiropractor who works with athletes, she assists people in achieving their personal and professional goals alike. Dr. Otuomagie completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Alberta, where she also volunteered at the Stollery throughout her undergraduate degree, giving back to the very hospital that saved her own life. She has been a member of the Stollery Women’s Network for several years and is the founder of Ladies Who Brunch, an annual charitable event in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. In her spare time, you can find her supporting the sweaty pursuits of her patients, coaching her run group Startline, and training for her next triathlon race in Edmonton’s River Valley. ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpodcast/ ► HOSTS Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@qashus Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kennybhullarbjj ► CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com Produced by Q Filmz Media www.qfilmz.com | |||
| Redefining Wealth: A Millennial's Rise to Financial Mastery | 08 Apr 2024 | 01:15:51 | |
In this episode of the Second Floor Podcast, we dive deep into the world of finance and investment through the lens of a millennial wealth manager, Joel Shackleton. Joel shares his journey from working in the oil and gas sector to becoming a successful portfolio manager at RBC Dominion Securities. The discussion spans topics such as overcoming impostor syndrome, the importance of building a personal brand, and the unique challenges and advantages of being a young professional in the wealth management industry. Joel also delves into the evolving perceptions of millennials, the impact of the pandemic on financial markets, and his approach to nurturing client relationships and managing wealth across generations. This insightful conversation provides valuable lessons on career growth, the intricacies of the financial market, and the significance of staying committed to one's values and goals in the ever-changing landscape of finance. | |||
| How an Idol meant so much | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:23:34 | |
This episode Danny Zahr speaks on what Kobe Bryant meant to him and why the mamba mentality is so important to have | |||
| Why it's important to document yourself | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:21:07 | |
Shawn Kanungo talks about his fitness journey and why its important to document yourself | |||
| From India to Canada - Family is the Motivation | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:13:41 | |
My cousin Sikander Rana Dhillon moved away from home - Amritsar, Punjab, India - in 2014 to fulfill his desire to study business here and gain “real-world experience.” Along the way he’s had family top of mind every step of the way and he plans to head back to India after not being home for years. I wanted to bring him on for a quick chat to talk about the importance of family when it comes to surviving and thriving in all aspects of life. He gave a really beautiful reference related to fighting and ended it off with a beautiful singing bar. Stay tuned for the full episode before he leaves back home. | |||
| Solocast #2 - KB Bhullar Reveals Strategy From Latest W | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:10:03 | |
Days before KB’s latest professional MMA fight, my brother reveals his mindset and strategy behind how he mentally and physically prepared for his latest fight. In his witty, clever and rambunctious way, KB - the king of accents and impersonations - delivers this honest piece of work in his a GSP-cloned fashion. You asked and we delivered. | |||
| Doubt is Forever | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:13:33 | |
This week on the 2nd Floor, we throw it back to an episode we recorded with Jesse Lipscombe. In this short clip, Jesse takes us through his journey on how he got started as an actor and how doubt is forever. No matter what, it is always going to be there, but we can choose how we respond to it. We can either sit back and be complacent, or we can acknowledge our fears and push through. | |||
| Solocast #1 - Confidence and Getting Uncomfortable | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:20:37 | |
| A Run To Remember - 100KM for Veterans and Law Enforcement | 21 Feb 2022 | 02:15:13 | |
My name is Sachin and I have been involved with fitness in some form or another since I was a teenager. I went to high school in Plano, Texas and while on the wrestling team, I learned an important lesson that has become the foundation of my life: I returned to Canada after high school, and unfortunately my commitment to fitness wavered drastically. My late 20s when I really took up an active lifestyle again. At the age of 27, I got a new job, and with it a revelation - I was 230 lbs and clearly overweight. I didn't like the person looking back at me from the mirror, so, I got a membership at my local gym and began to lift. The gym became a sanctuary, and I began to look and feel better. The pounds were shed and confidence was gained. Eventually, I transitioned into bodybuilding, competing for a decade. Changes in life brought about changes in perspective, and I realized I was losing interest in bodybuilding. I knew I still wanted to train and compete, so I began looking for new places to focus my energy. I ended up deciding to take up Brazilian jiujitsu. I'd always wanted to try it, and as it turns out, it was one of the hardest and most satisfying activities I had ever tried! At 39 years young, I put on my very first gi and took to the mats. I was fairly strong from bodybuilding, but I realized I was sorely lacking when it came to my cardiovascular conditioning. Keeping up with better conditioned and younger practitioners was hard, but like I learned from my wrestling days in Plano, I put in the work and slowly but surely, my cardio improved. As you all know, COVID-19 changed a lot of things, and for me it meant having to pause my BJJ training only four years in. I was unable to hit the mats, and to make matters worse, I wasn't even able to go to the gym. Physical activity has always been my outlet, so I knew I had to think of alternatives on how to keep myself sane. Again, I thought back to my high school wrestling days, and remembered how much I hated running. With everything shut down, I was left with no other alternative so I decided to take up the thing I dreaded....running. In August 2020, I laced up my runners and hit the pavement. I'd love to tell you I was a natural, but it would be a lie. I struggled to do 5 km, but I stuck to it. I ran, even on the days I didn't want to, and slowly, I started feeling better about it. Forward to 2022 I have raised over 20K for veterans through my run to remember initiative running 100km with plans ahead to run across the country of Canada. | |||
| Determine Your Why Behind Exercise Selection with Dr. Jordan Shallow | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:19:30 | |
Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C. is a Chiropractor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Powerlifter and founder of both Pre-Script and RX'D RADIO. Jordan currently works with teams, companies and individuals all over the world, lecturing, coaching and consulting on applied biomechanics, sports performance, and injury risk management. Understanding the needs of the individual, and the subsequent demands that a particular lifestyle imposes on each person, is the cornerstone on which his clinical practice is built and provides the guidance for him to provide the best care, to everyone. | |||
| Why Training Martial Arts is The Best Form of Gaining Confidence & Self-Discipline | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:53:35 | |
Introducing Aadam Lodhi, founder of Dojo Launch. Aadam is an entrepreneur based out of Toronto, Ontario. He helps martial arts gyms get more students with digital marketing. Aadam is on a mission to move the martial arts industry forward through creativity and innovation. Aadam has successfully tripled his family business dojo’s revenue, which inspired him to help promote and grow over 100+ dojo’s across the country. Learn about how he started and his passion behind how martial arts has provided him more confidence and patience to successfully pilot his own business. | |||
| Push Through Resistance When Things Don't Go According To Plan | 29 Jan 2022 | 01:00:23 | |
Our host, Kenny Bhullar, brings his friend and client Tania McDonald to catch us up to speed on how Kenny stays motivated physically and mentally despite not getting the result he wanted in his jiujitsu competitions the past year. We also discuss how to shut the brain off, knowing when to “turn the switch on” and off, dealing with life’s setbacks and resistance, alongside how to look at things positively when life throws you curveballs. This episode is an annual representation of hearing more, learning more and feeling more connected to your host. Happy New Year everyone! | |||
| Embracing Ramadan: A Journey of Faith, Fasting, and Reflection | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:19:57 | |
In this enlightening episode of the Second Floor Podcast, the hosts delve into the spiritual and cultural significance of Ramadan, a sacred time for Muslims around the world. The conversation explores the personal experiences of fasting, the profound impact it has on self-discipline, and the communal aspect of sharing this holy month with family and friends. The hosts discuss the transformative power of Ramadan, not only in terms of physical fasting from dawn until dusk but also in striving for personal betterment, spiritual growth, and a deeper connection with one's faith. They share inspiring stories, including notable figures like Kyrie Irving and Khabib Nurmagomedov, who uphold their fasting commitments amidst their professional endeavors, showcasing the strength and dedication that Ramadan cultivates. The discussion also touches on the misconceptions and myths about Ramadan, offering insights into the true essence of this time of reflection, charity, and community. Whether you're observing Ramadan or curious about its significance, this episode provides a comprehensive and respectful overview of this pivotal month in the Islamic calendar, encouraging understanding and respect for diverse cultural practices. | |||
| How to Overcome Tragedy Mentally | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:29:31 | |
Introducing Seb Lavoie, a 20 year veteran of the rcmp who worked as high as the Sergeant major role. Sebastian is a jiujitsu black belt and now consults for his company Raven Strategic - where he offers performance coaching, leadership and resilience training, and custom combative coaching. Seb unfortunately has recently gone through 9 surgeries in the span of just a couple months with a high chance of leg amputation. He comes on to the podcast to share how he has stayed mentally strong through the process of dealing with uncertainty, gives honest advice on grieving and how to navigate anxiety during one of the most difficult and critical times he’s ever had to endure in his life. | |||
| Being A Community Supporter Starts With Changing One Life | 11 Jan 2022 | 01:08:46 | |
This was a very special episode featuring YEGfitness magazine’s nominees for Edmonton’s best community supporters. To be nominated alongside the following is an absolute honour: Jordan Jeske (owner of Projct YEG and Projct Golf; founder of the golf society yeg), Kellie (founder of fit your life yeg), and Tony Nguyen (co-founder of F.R.E.E Fitness). This episode brought on wide ranging topics associated with the perks of being more vulnerable, meeting your clients/customers where they are at, how to build your own sense of community, the beginning journey of what building a community looks like and how it creates life changing experiences and many more. If you resonate with this episode please share with a friend and like us on Instagram. Take the time to nominate your favorite community supporter by clicking the following link. Voting ends January 15th: https://yegfitness.ca/best-of-yeg-fitness-awards-2021/ | |||
| How to Gain Credibility in the Personal Training Industry | 27 Dec 2021 | 01:52:07 | |
Introducing Andrew Coates: "Graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce(Co-op) Honours. Grew up as a competitive cross-country skier, basketball player, and dabbled in many other sports. Became a die hard fitness enthusiast in my early 20’s. Began my career as a certified personal trainer in the fall of 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. 19000+ client coaching hours and counting. Devotion to reading and studying everything I’m able to find time for, about fitness, nutrition, behaviour change, and anything related to a career in the fitness industry. Owner of Andrew Coates Fitness, founded in January of 2017 and contracting at Evolve Strength South. Currently split my days between Evolve and my home studio in south Edmonton. Host of The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast with Andrew Coates (formerly The Fitness Devil with my friend and co-host Dean Guedo. A weekly show of discussions with fitness industry leaders. Fitness Writer for not only my website here but for major fitness publications including T-Nation, The PTDC, Generation Iron, and TrueCoach, with more in the works. Cofounder and MC of The Evolve Canadian Strength Symposium, an Edmonton Fitness Conference featuring industry leading speakers including cofounder Dean Somerset, Lee Boyce, and more. Mentor of a small group of fitness professionals around the world. I post daily ideas and fitness industry philosophy on my rapidly growing Instagram account @andrewcoatesfitness. You can follow me on Twitter but I mostly just use it to create graphics for IG." | |||
| Keeping Impact Over Dollar Signs in Mind Will Make You More Successful | 24 Dec 2021 | 01:35:35 | |
Ken Brickley is part of a group of entrepreneurs in the creator economy that share a common purpose; to help people improve their health and happiness. Founder of MacroActive, the company works to scale the impact of personal trainers, coaches, instructors and athletes. The platform allows these influencers to deliver their own fully branded customized meal plans, training and mindset programs, turning their fans into subscribers, but more importantly, scaling their impact of millions of lives instead of only a those at their local gym or studio. They have helped more than 500,000 people lose weight and feel better about themselves while generating more than $50 million dollars in earnings for the online personal trainers we work with in countries all around the world. | |||
| Analyze The Risk Then Proceed Forward | 13 Dec 2021 | 01:52:34 | |
This week on the 2nd Floor, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jon Cheung, Founder and CEO of Evolve Strength, a fast-growing chain of gyms based in Edmonton, Alberta. Jon first opened Evolve in 2015, after completing his career as a strength and conditioning coach where he spent some time with both the Edmonton Eskimos and the Edmonton Police Service Recruits. In this episode, we discuss many topics, but the one that stands is the risk he undertook to open his first gym. Without that decision, Evolve probably doesn't exist today. Tune in to this week's episode to learn about Jon and his story. | |||
| 6 Questions that will Change Your Life | 07 Dec 2021 | 01:00:25 | |
Qashus and Kenny reflect on this year and discuss and ask each other 6 questions that relate to business life and health. Tune into this 2021 recap episode! Thanks to our sponsors at Q Cigar Room for the space! | |||
| Competing in Bodybuilding Is Possible Working a 9 to 5 | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:24:34 | |
On this week's episode on the 2nd Floor podcast, we throw it back to our episode with Pradeep Bala where he discusses his transition into bodybuilding and how it's been for him. | |||
| How To Develop Your Coaching Role For Combat Athletes | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:05:01 | |
Welcome to our Coach’s Corner series of season 3! Coach’s Corner brings on coaches from different backgrounds in any athletic capacity . We share their journey and tips on what it takes to win behind the scenes, and how to survive and thrive along the way from the coaches perspective. Ringing in our 3rd year anniversary on the show, we bring on our best friend, training partner and Coach Daniel Zahr back on the show to talk about the development and evolution of his coaching career as KB Bhullar’s right hand man in his corner. We shared our experience cornering KB (my brother) for his UFC debut. We talked about the earned trust and shift in direction of KB’s private practises that Danny started to take the lead on. We end off with some personal insight on what we look for in a corner from my personal experience in jiujitsu competitions as well as some tips on how to train effectively with the Matt time you have as a jiujitsu/martial artist practitioner and/or competition. | |||
| Ultramarathon Experience Came With A Wild Bear Sighting | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:34:39 | |
On today’s episode of client diaries, I bring my very own dedicated student and good friend Prince @ignoredprince to the show. Prince was the first person to sign up for the 50km Spartan race with 50 obstacles with me back in the summer of 2021. We talk about our experience training together, our ultramarathon we ran and how we motivated each other through every painful step to finishing the longest distance run we ever accomplished. | |||
| Why Should MMA Fighters Prioritize Strength Training? | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:57:02 | |
Shara Vigeant has been a certified personal trainer for 17 years and strength and conditioning coach for 13 years, and owns SVPT Fitness & Athletics. As one of the first female strength and conditioning coaches in MMA, Shara has been featured on TSN, Global TV, CTV News, Alberta Primetime, Dinner TV, Edmonton Journal and various other media outlets for her work with professional athletes and also for sharing her fitness expertise to the general population, or those just looking to get fitter and healthier. She has travelled the world to continue her own professional development and to study under the best coaches in the business including Jon Chaimberg and Loren Landow. Shara was one of the first female strength and conditioning coaches to present (twice) at the NSCA Combat Clinic in 2016 and 2018. From the very beginning of her career, Shara wanted to elevate personal training and built a facility that is above all the rest – an always evolving, learning and creative training environment that will cater to ALL fitness levels - from very beginner to professional athletes. | |||
| Satanism in the Music Industry - is it real? | 30 Mar 2024 | 01:03:22 | |
This video features a discussion on the prevalence of satanic imagery in the music and entertainment industry, exploring whether these elements represent actual satanic beliefs or are merely used for artistic expression. The hosts debate the impact of such imagery on the audience, the role of the music industry in promoting certain images, and the line between creative freedom and potential hidden agendas.
Episode Produced by Q Filmz Media www.qfilmz.com | |||
| Should Personal Trainers Provide Meal Plans? Stick To What You Know. | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:53:09 | |
Shara Vigeant has been a certified personal trainer for 17 years and strength and conditioning coach for 13 years, and owns SVPT Fitness & Athletics. As one of the first female strength and conditioning coaches in MMA, Shara has been featured on TSN, Global TV, CTV News, Alberta Primetime, Dinner TV, Edmonton Journal and various other media outlets for her work with professional athletes and also for sharing her fitness expertise to the general population, or those just looking to get fitter and healthier. She has travelled the world to continue her own professional development and to study under the best coaches in the business including Jon Chaimberg and Loren Landow. Shara was one of the first female strength and conditioning coaches to present (twice) at the NSCA Combat Clinic in 2016 and 2018. From the very beginning of her career, Shara wanted to elevate personal training and built a facility that is above all the rest – an always evolving, learning and creative training environment that will cater to ALL fitness levels - from very beginner to professional athletes. | |||
| 2nd Floor Podcast - Season 3 Kickoff! | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:09:17 | |
We want to once again thank all of our listeners for who have continually supported us thus far and tuned in to each of our episodes. We're excited to get Season 3 underway and continue to help inspire you all to thrive in both life and business! | |||
| Abundance Mentality - There's Plenty Out There | 06 Sep 2021 | 00:18:58 | |
This week on the 2nd Floor Podcast, we throw it back to our episode with Raj Dhillon, who talks about abundance and how we can acquire and build an abundance mindset. There is truly plenty out there, but only if we choose to see it that way. | |||
| What it Takes to Be an Artist, The Rap Game featuring AVI & Beats By Ray | 03 Sep 2021 | 01:10:28 | |
This week on the 2nd Floor Podcast we bring on two of our good friends Ray and Avi to discuss their hiphop single "Savages" with Qashus. We also dive deep into what it takes to be an artist and producer when you're first starting out. This episode caps Season 2 of the 2nd Floor Podcast! We had a blast shooting it and took some huge steps this past year such as partnering with Telus and reaching our 100th episode! This couldn't have happened without you guys, our supporters! Thank you so much and be sure to tune in on Monday as we launch Season 3! Your Hosts, Kenny & Omid | |||
| Monday Thoughts with Khurram Sultan | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:14:14 | |
This week on the 2nd Floor, we share a short clip of a previously recorded episode with Khurram Sultan. If you haven't yet watched the full episode, go back and check it out! The conversation was great and in this short clip, Omid and Khurram gives their thoughts on how each of them could improve and excel in their respective business. | |||
| Search for Fear - Jesse Lipscombe Talks The Art of Doing, The Other Side of Fear & The Journey | 20 Aug 2021 | 00:36:12 | |
On this week's episode, we have Jesse Lipscombe; a producer, actor and activist right here in Edmonton. He has quite the unique and interesting story, and in this long awaited interview, Omid gets the chance to sit down and dive deeper into what made Jesse who he is today. | |||
| Creating a Life by Design - The life of a Lifestyle Consultant and Personal Shopper | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:48:15 | |
On this week's episode, Qashus sits down with Mina Le, Personal Shopper & Stylist. Mina has over 23 years of experience in the lifestyle fashion industry and has partnered with numerous brands such as Saint Laurent and Burberry. Mina Le is a former employee of Holt Renfrew Downtown and branched off into private entrepreneurship as a Lifestyle Consultant + Personal Shopper (think: "if you want swagger in your fashion and life, call Mina") she is a mother, active lifestyle enthusiast, and networking queen. Mina discusses the life of a lifestyle consultant and personal shopper and shares how to create a life in the design world. Social: Instagram - @mina.stylebydesign Website - https://www.minale.ca/ | |||
| Thinking Your Way to a Better Life | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:22:46 | |
Wellness Wednesday: This week on the 2nd Floor, we throw it back to an episode we recorded with Kristina Botelho, founder of Kb & co. In this short clip, Kristina takes us through her thoughts on manifestation and how we, through words and affirmations, can create a life we truly desire. | |||
| Keys to Gaining Power, Mastery in Life, Is Knowledge Power? | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:51:42 | |
On this 2nd Floor episode, I sit down with my good friend Khurram Sultan where we discuss the following topics: - Is knowledge power? - How do we gain power in our lives? - How do the greats do it? | |||
| How to Invest in Your First Home & Build Wealth | 12 Jul 2021 | 00:57:21 | |
On this episode of the 2nd Floor, I sit down with my good friend Erik Halldorson, where we discuss leveraging real estate to build wealth. For anyone looking to buy their first home or investing in a rental property, this episode is for you! | |||
| Tapping into Greatness: Stories from a Jiu Jitsu World Champion | 26 Feb 2024 | 01:01:05 | |
Get ready to dive deep into the dual life of Lucas Barbosa - 2018's #1 Ranked BJJ Athlete in IBJJF - where he seamlessly balances the demands of running a successful gym while pursuing his passion as a full-time world-class athlete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Lucas opens up about the challenges and rewards of managing a gym business alongside his rigorous training schedule. Discover how he juggles coaching responsibilities, administrative tasks, and personal training while maintaining peak performance in the competitive arena. Join us as we uncover the unique insights and strategies Lucas employs to excel both on and off the mat, offering inspiration to aspiring athletes and entrepreneurs alike. We also get to know who Lucas Barbosa is off the mats and learn about his love for nature, art, books, and cooking! | |||
| What it Takes to Have a Killer Mindset | 05 Jul 2021 | 00:46:44 | |
We bring back one of our guests from Season 1, Raj Dhillon, Co-Founder of Pivotal Physiotherapy, ARC, and Elite. We discuss abundance mentality, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, healthy urgency, building real habits, and much more. 0:00 Introduction 1:34 What is Abundance Mentality/Mindset? 4:27 Uncertain Situations & Habits 6:00 Maslows Hierarchy of Needs 10:31 Surrounding Yourself with Imperfect Humans 12:26 The Process & The Journey 13:50 Why New Years Resolutions Never Work 15:03 Do You Carry A Chip on Your Shoulder? 16:10 How Often Do You Self Reflect? 20:28 Is Giving Better or Being Selfish Better? 24:21 Obsession 29:07 How does the Body play a role in Mentality 32:50 Tips on Elevating Mentality 36:00 What's Next | |||
| Tips for Content Creators, Filmmakers in 2021 | 28 Jun 2021 | 01:37:12 | |
On this episode of the 2nd Floor, we bring on Moh & Mazen from BAD (Be a Dreamer) Films, a video production and live-streaming company based right here in Edmonton. We had an awesome chat where Moh & Mazen discussed their journey as well as provided advice for creators and filmmakers. | |||
| Health Professionals Perspective on Coping Through a Post Pandemic Reality | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:27:17 | |
Kenny and Qashus produce a first-of-its-kind health professional panel to try and gain clarity around the myths associated with misinformation on COVID-19. We bring on several health experts from different perspectives to share with us what’s really true and what’s false regarding the most common information that’s thrown around loosely in conversation without any critical evidence to back it up. We sit down with an Immunologist, Mother and Business Owner (Tania McDonald), Respiratory Therapist (Amir Mohajery), Holistic Health Practitioner (Natasha Osmund), Physician, Registered Nurse, and Mental Health And Wellness Philanthropist (Steven Csorba). Directed by Qashus A Q Filmz Media Production | |||
| Health Professionals Honest Opinion on Lockdown Rules | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:25:50 | |
Kenny and Qashus produce a first-of-its-kind health professional panel to try and gain clarity around the myths associated with misinformation on COVID-19. We bring on several health experts from different perspectives to share with us what’s really true and what’s false regarding the most common information that’s thrown around loosely in conversation without any critical evidence to back it up. We sit down with an Immunologist, Mother and Business Owner (Tania McDonald), Respiratory Therapist (Amir Mohajery), Holistic Health Practitioner (Natasha Osmund), Physician, Registered Nurse, and Mental Health And Wellness Philanthropist (Steven Csorba). Tune in each Monday this month as we dig deeper on Covid-19 Directed by Qashus A Q Filmz Media Production | |||
| Why You Should Get Vaccinated ASAP | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:38:36 | |
Kenny and Qashus produce a first-of-its-kind health professional panel to try and gain clarity around the myths associated with misinformation on COVID-19. We bring on several health experts from different perspectives to share with us what’s really true and what’s false regarding the most common information that’s thrown around loosely in conversation without any critical evidence to back it up. We sit down with an Immunologist, Mother and Business Owner (Tania McDonald), Respiratory Therapist (Amir Mohajery), Holistic Health Practitioner (Natasha Osmund), Physician, Registered Nurse, and Mental Health And Wellness Philanthropist (Steven Csorba). Tune in each Monday this month as we dig deeper on Covid-19 Directed by Qashus A Q Filmz Media Production | |||
| Covid-19: True or False I What are the Real Answers? | 31 May 2021 | 00:20:46 | |
Kenny and Qashus produce a first of its kind health professional panel debunking myths associated with misinformation on COVID-19. We bring on several health experts from different perspectives to share with us what’s really true and what’s false regarding the most common information that’s thrown around loosely in conversation without any critical evidence to back it up. 2nd Floor Media puts an end to the confusion and digs deeper into the reasoning as to why health experts believe these common statements to be either true or false, with scientific based evidence and years of research to back up their claims. We sit down with an Immunologist, Mother and Business Owner (Tania McDonald), Respiratory Therapist (Amir Mohajery), Holistic Health Practitioner (Natasha Osmund), Physician, Registered Nurse, and Mental Health And Wellness Philanthropist (Steven Csorba) Directed by Qashus Our mission is to continue sharing stories and covering news that continue to inspire you to survive through life’s challenges while continuing to thrive in your respective domain. ► GET MORE VIDEOS AND SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/Qashus ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpodcast/ ► LETS CONNECT: Qashus Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@qashus Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bhullar ► CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com | |||
| Srvent talks Rap Culture, Creativity, Standing out as an Artist in 2021, Juggling Multiple Passions and Making Money from them | 24 May 2021 | 01:00:33 | |
Srvent is a rapper, producer, filmmaker, and author from Edison, Alberta Before all the projects, performances, publications, and productions ever came to be, Srvent started his journey in his parents basement. He was a toddler hellbent on slapping the piano keys, trying to stretch his arms as far apart as they could. Back then he was only little Spencer Richard. A typical middle child (three brothers), Spencer found ways over the years to seek attention. He sang and made dance routines in the living-room for company, he composed wordless pieces for the piano, signed up for Air-Band competitions in his school, made LEGO creations for days, and wrote stories on a blue screen on what would be now considered an ancient device. But what might have started as attention-seeking led to the fortunate discovery of his need to create. The piano was his first instrument to process emotions, and eventually around the age of 10 he was enrolled in piano lessons. When he rebelled against learning how to read music, his parents and piano teacher conspired to help him develop his natural ear and composition abilities instead. This became the foundation for much of his musical growth… Even though he still can’t read music, it turns out that he never needed to. He performed and won talent shows with his original compositions, ultimately performing to an audience of over 8 thousand people for the Alberta Winter Games in 2006. Exclusive Episodes & Videos: https://www.patreon.com/Qashus Qashus's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Your Hosts Kenny Bhullar - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bhullar/?hl=en Qashus - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/?hl=en Find us on all streaming platforms Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5OKOet90uDwwwEIM8EDSD8?si=7xE72wlwQF6D912nqyC4qg Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-2nd-floor/id1441882287 Our playlists: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCYyiVVnlemyHp9dP1ac54w/playlists?view_as=subscriber On Social Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/2ndfloorpodcast LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-2nd-floor-podcast For Collabs: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com | |||
| Starting a Business is NOT a Steep Climb Upward | 12 May 2021 | 01:31:39 | |
Leading up to covid Bryan was getting prepped for his first men's physique competition down in Halifax Canada. He had spent the last year building a stage wining physique with his coach Ryan Gray. Due to the unfortunate occurrence of Covid, the entire country had shut down two weeks leading to the show. Absolutely crushed, Bryan’s perspective of the lockdowns was to get bigger and bring an even better physique the next time around. Being a welder by trade, he was fortunate enough that his uncle had a little shop outside the city on his farm where he made his own rack and bench, purchased a barbell and some plates, and was able to continue training at home. An idea had sparked in Bryan’s mind… Everyone was charging a crazy amount for gym equipment, used and new. He posted his rack on Facebook marketplace to see if anyone else needed a rack and bench with the main idea of just wanting to help people get affordable, locally made equipment. Within two weeks he had up to 15 paid deposits! Off and running he went. He spent all summer hand-making everything from full cages, half racks, benches, independent stands, and almost every accessory you could think of! Fast forward to today he has now moved into his own shop, invested everything he has into his tools and business, and now has his vision set on creating the most badass commercial line of equipment to come out of Canada. Not to mention the opening of the Bryks Fit Compound later next year to not only showcase all his equipment but have it as a fully functioning gym with an environment like no other! Stay tuned Bryks Fit is only beginning! | |||
| Running A Marathon Without Training | 04 May 2021 | 00:59:41 | |
On today's episode, we bring on a dear friend and athlete, Taty Mindana who says his experience running a marathon with no training or experience. He shares his journey as a running and friend, tips for runners, and what his experience is like running for the last couple of years. 0:00 Introduction 2:51 Why do people gravitate to you? 6:35 Friendships and the importance of an Inner Circle 9:54 How Running has brought people together this year 11:01 How do you keep yourself Grounded? 14:02 Advice for 18-25 Year Olds 16:20 Having an Anchor 20:28 How did you start your career and why travelling was important 23:02 How do you organize your day? ► SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GAIN PREMIUM ACCESS: https://www.patreon.com/Qashus ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpod... ► LETS CONNECT: Qashus Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@qashus Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bhullar ► CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com | |||
| Eveline Charles - The Woman Behind An International Brand | 27 Apr 2021 | 02:05:48 | |
Eveline Charles is a Canadian hairdresser and businesswoman in the beauty salon and day spa industry. Accolades Ivey School of Business and Scotiabank Group, Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 2007 Profit Magazine, Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs 2007 (26), 2006 (31), 2005 (36), 2004 (48) Global Salon Business Awards, Global Salon Entrepreneur of the Year 2006, 2004 Junior Achievement Alberta Business Hall of Fame, First Female Inductee, 2003 Consumer’s Choice Awards, Business Woman of the Year 2002 Alberta Venture Magazine, Marketer of the Year 2001 Eveline Charles enrolled in Beauty School immediately after high school in 1973. She began cutting hair professionally in 1974, and ten years later opened her first salon, 'Bianco Nero' in Edmonton. During the 1980s and early 90s, Charles established Bianco Nero as a premier Edmonton beauty salon. At the forefront of the day spa movement, in 1995 Charles expanded the location to include a full service day spa. A second Bianco Nero salon and spa was opened in West Edmonton Mall in 1998, and it was during this period that Charles stepped out from behind the salon chair to focus entirely on developing the business. The business was then rebranded to 'EvelineCharles' in 2000 and has since expanded throughout Western Canada. Today, EvelineCharles Salons & Spas has 4 locations in Edmonton and Calgary. A complete range of beauty services are offered, including modern hairstyling, colouring, highlights, manicures & pedicures, facials, massage, hair removal (waxing), and wedding packages. Specific locations in Edmonton and Calgary offer their Beauty MD services of laser hair removal, Botox, Restylane, chemical peels, photo rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, leg vein treatments, lip enhancements and more. Furthermore, In 2005 Charles opened her first EC Academy a beauty institute in Edmonton, Alberta offering Cosmetology, Esthetics and Makeup Artistry courses. In 2010, she opened her second Academy location in Vancouver, British Columbia, which was closed due to funding. She was set to open a third EC Academy location in Calgary in early 2011. ► SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GAIN PREMIUM ACCESS: https://www.patreon.com/Qashus ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpodcast/ ► LETS CONNECT: Qashus Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@qashus Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bhullar ► CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com | |||
| Be More Yourself and Share Your Honest Opinion - This is Part of Expanding Your Influence | 13 Feb 2024 | 01:11:23 | |
We brought on Kaylor Betts - a former guest and rising online influencer - who stands for being able to freely speak your opinion online, is the host of awake and winning podcast, and is a ife and business coach. We thought it was appropriate to bring on Kaylor during this time where Tucker Carlson recently came to share his viewpoints on Alberta politics. We get into all that and also openly talk with Kaylor about how he has managed to deal with death threats online and how being more authentic and real with the way he portrays himself online has led towards him cultivating his own audience and niche of people who want to hear from him. | |||
| Alberta Business Review featuring your Hosts Qashus & Kenny | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:48:05 | |
Today our episode features us! By the Alberta Business Review. Imad chats with us discussing the 2nd Floor's beginnings, how things started, why digital content is important and how we are utilizing it, and our mission and vision with the 2nd Floor. | |||
| NFT's are the next BOOM for YouTubers, How Do They Work + More | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:51:50 | |
In our 100th Episode Special, we bring back one of our favorite guests, Shawn Kanungo, but this time we are in his Den! Shawn discusses with us NFT's, why they are the next boom for YouTubers, Content Creators, how they work and what they are, our journey in the podcast space, and much more. 0:00 Introduction 3:17 What Has Been The Biggest Struggle no longer having an audience? 7:41 Personal training has changed 10:06 What's the next thing for 2nd Floor? 14:42 Changing Strategies 20:03 Shawns Fitness Transformation 30:09 Fitness in Correlation with Energy 31:49 What's Your Differentiating Factor & Doubling Down on Content 36:24 Sharing Ideas Create Trust 39:36 Price and Your Value in the Market 42:40 What is an NFT & NBA Top Shot? 47:22 Where and How to Research Listen to the last 20 minutes of the episode where Shawn gives advice for what trends to look out for, breaks down some exact numbers, and more on our Patreon Below ► SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GAIN PREMIUM ACCESS: https://www.patreon.com/Qashus Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends, and actively invests in early-stage ventures. His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC, and CTV. He has been recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I’ve Ever Seen”. Shawn’s content on innovation has garnered millions of views, respectively across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook. ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof A pple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpodcast/ ► LETS CONNECT: Qashus Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@qashus Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bhullar ► CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com NFT's are the next BOOM for YouTubers, How Do They Work + More #NFTs #YouTubers #100 | |||
| Jakob Owens Talks Advice for Filmmakers, Multiple Streams of Income, His Film Empire + More | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:58:58 | |
In this special guest interview episode, we bring on Jakob Owens, LA/Arizona Director and Founder of the Buffnerds. Jakob has built a film empire over the last decade, gives out advice for filmmakers on his YouTube Channel "The Buffnerds" and shares his filmmaking journey. Jakob has built multiple companies and continues to make a positive impact by sharing what he learns through his mentorship programs, courses, and respective channels. We had the honor of chatting with Jakob, make sure to tune into the full conversation on Patreon.com/Qashus for his advice for filmmakers and creatives. ► SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GAIN PREMIUM ACCESS: https://www.patreon.com/Qashus ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpodcast
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