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| Finding the Light in the Middle of the Hard | Claire Masikewich | 20 Sep 2026 | 01:12:32 | |
🎙️ Episode 3 | Claire Masikewich — Finding the Light in the Middle of the Hard What does it mean to keep building when life changes overnight? In this episode of The 403 Podcast, host Karissa Savage sits down with Claire Masikewich, keynote speaker and founder of Strong Like Sloane, to talk about purpose, resilience and finding light in the middle of life’s hardest moments. After Claire’s five-year-old daughter, Sloane, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, Claire began using her background in marketing, communications and storytelling to advocate for pediatric cancer research. What started as a way to support her daughter grew into Strong Like Sloane, major fundraising initiatives and an unexpected career as a keynote speaker. Claire shares how the experience changed her definition of success, what she’s learned about letting go of what she can’t control, and why we don’t have to wait for the hard part to be over before allowing ourselves to find joy, purpose and hope again. Whether you're an entrepreneur navigating uncertainty, a parent facing something difficult, or simply rethinking what success looks like in your own life, this is a conversation about continuing to live and build—even in the middle of the hard. In this episode: Learn more about Claire Masikewich 📸 Instagram: @therealclairem 💼 LinkedIn: Claire Masikewich Strong Like Sloane 📸 Instagram: @stronglikesloane Another Tomorrow — October 30 Follow The 403 Podcast Connect with host Karissa Savage If you're thinking about buying, selling, investing, or moving to Calgary, I'd love to connect. 📧 Email: karissasavageyyc@gmail.com 🏠 Download my property app: HERE | |||
| Turning a Niche Idea Into a Growing Movement | Gerrit Janssen | 16 Aug 2026 | 00:42:25 | |
🎙️ Episode 2 | Gerrit Janssen – Turning a Niche Idea Into a Growing Movement
What does it take to turn a niche idea into a growing community?
In Episode 2 of The 403 Podcast, host Karissa Savage sits down with Gerrit Janssen, founder of Lokal Gluten Free Markets and the Gluten Free Expo, to talk about his journey from Red Seal Chef to entrepreneur and community builder.
Gerrit shares what it really takes to build and scale an event-based business—from the risks and behind-the-scenes decisions to expanding into new markets while staying connected to the community that started it all.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or someone who's ever wondered how a niche idea can grow into something much bigger, this episode offers an inside look at the work behind the brand.
In this episode:
✔️ The story behind Lokal Gluten Free Markets
✔️ Going from Red Seal Chef to entrepreneur
✔️ The realities of building and scaling large events
✔️ Leadership lessons learned through growth
✔️ Creating opportunities for local businesses
✔️ What's next for Lokal and the Gluten Free Expo
Learn more about Lokal Gluten Free Markets & Gluten Free Expo
🌐 Website: www.embracelokal.ca or www.gfexpo.ca
📸 Instagram: @lokalgfmarkets
**Next Calgary Gluten Free Market: Oct 10th and Dec 19th. Coming soon Lethbridge Nov 7th. Free tickets at www.embracelokal.ca
Follow The 403 Podcast
🎙️ YouTube: The 403 Podcast
📸 Instagram: @the403podcast
📧 Email: karissa@the403podcast.com
Connect with host Karissa Savage
If you're thinking about buying, selling, or investing in Calgary real estate—or making a move to Calgary—I'd love to connect.
📧 Email: karissasavageyyc@gmail.com
📱 Phone: 587-839-7120
🌐 Website: www.karissasavage.com
📸 Instagram: @savagecalgaryrealtor
💼 LinkedIn: Karissa Savage
🏠 Download our property app here | |||
| I Thought I Was Opening a Gym… It Became Something Much Bigger | Amanda Towstego | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:03:05 | |
🎙️ Episode 1 | Amanda Towstego – Building More Than a Gym
What does it really take to build a business that changes people's lives?
In the premiere episode of The 403 Podcast, host-Karissa Savage sits down with Amanda Towstego, founder of Elevate YYC, to explore the journey from opening a small CrossFit gym to building one of Calgary's most respected fitness and wellness communities.
This conversation goes far beyond workouts. Amanda shares the realities of entrepreneurship, the challenges of leading a growing team, the risks that shaped her business, and why creating a strong community has always mattered more than building a gym.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, someone passionate about health, or simply looking for inspiration, Amanda's story is a reminder that the businesses making the biggest impact are built by people who genuinely care about serving others.
In this episode:
✔️ The story behind Elevate YYC
✔️ Leadership lessons from growing a successful business
✔️ Building a community that changes lives
✔️ Why health is about more than fitness
✔️ Amanda's vision for the future of wellness in Calgary
Learn more about Elevate YYC
🌐 Website: www.elevateyyc.ca
📸 Instagram: @elevate.yyc & @elevate_funtional_health
Follow The 403 Podcast
🎙️ YouTube: The 403 Podcast
📸 Instagram: @the403podcast
📧 Email: karissa@the403podcast.com
Connect with host Karissa Savage
If you're thinking about buying, selling, or investing in Calgary real estate or moving to Calgary, I'd love to connect.
📧 Email: karissasavageyyc@gmail.com
📱 Phone: 587-839-7120
🌐 Website: www.karissasavage.com
📸 Instagram: @savagecalgaryrealtor
💼 LinkedIn: Karissa Savage
🏠 Download our property app here | |||