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Montreal Marketeers Episode 47 – Skye Marok: Active Listener at Vent Over Tea
Discover how community‑driven volunteer Skye Marok uses active listening to create safe, judgment‑free spaces for people who simply need to be heard. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Skye explores what it means to truly listen, support mental well‑being, and bring empathy into everyday conversations.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 46 – Jeremiah Curvers: Co‑Founder & CEO at Polysleep
Discover how ecommerce founder Jeremiah Curvers is helping reshape the way people buy mattresses by building Polysleep, a direct‑to‑consumer brand born in the middle of a foam‑technology revolution. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Jeremiah breaks down what it takes to build a digital‑first product company in a crowded, fast‑moving market.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 45 – Anthony Calvillo: Former Alouettes Quarterback
Discover how legendary quarterback Anthony Calvillo turned early setbacks, relentless preparation, and deep humility into one of the most remarkable careers in Canadian football history. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Anthony shares how he navigated pressure on and off the field, stayed grounded in a hockey‑driven city, and built a legacy that extends far beyond championships.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 44 – Kareem Rawlins: Founder at GoodFITT
Discover how fitness entrepreneur Kareem Rawlins turned his own physical transformation into GoodFITT, a personal training and wellness service built around sustainable, whole‑person health. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Kareem shares how he moved from changing his own body to helping clients rethink fitness as a lifestyle that balances movement, nutrition, and mental wellbeing.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 43 – Brian Astl: President at Lind Equipment
Discover how strategy‑driven leader Brian Astl leveraged his business training and long‑term thinking to elevate Lind Equipment, a manufacturer serving some of the toughest industrial environments in the world. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Brian breaks down how clear strategy, smart tactics, and disciplined execution can transform an established company in a competitive, commoditized space.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 42 - Oliver Wellington: Founder at Headliner
Discover how serial entrepreneur Oliver Wellington turned years of experience in content recommendation into Headliner, a focused tool that helps creators turn audio into engaging, shareable video. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Oliver walks through his path from early startup roles to building a product designed specifically to help podcasts and audio shows stand out on social media.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 41 – Samantha Kris: Founder of the Bossing Up Movement
Discover how corporate high‑achiever‑turned‑entrepreneur Samantha Kris transformed her natural talent for goal‑setting into the Bossing Up movement, a platform designed to help people step into their inner boss and pursue a more intentional version of success. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Samantha walks through the shift from rapidly climbing the corporate ladder to building a career around coaching, community, and purpose‑driven work.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 40 – Jon Kaplan: Founder at Burnbud
Discover how architect-turned-entrepreneur Jon Kaplan transformed a simple idea into Burnbud, a sleek all-in-one smoking accessory brand built on thoughtful product design and distinctive branding. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Jon walks through the leap from a stable career in architecture to the uncertainty of launching his own consumer product company.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 39 – Kathleen Elie: Conscious & Chic
Discover how content creator and advocate Kathleen Elie uses her Conscious & Chic platform to show that fashion, beauty, and lifestyle can be stylish, ethical, and socially aware at the same time. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, she shares how her mission-driven brand encourages people to look good while also doing good for the planet and its people.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 38 – Scott Martin: Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur
Explore how multi-passionate entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist Scott Martin blends agency-level strategy with a deep love for the outdoors to build a career that is both high-performance and deeply fulfilling. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Scott shares how more than two decades in marketing, combined with surfing and back-country adventures, shaped his approach to business, creativity, and balance.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 37 – Andrew Nguyen: Founder at The O Agency & BYOBlive
Discover how entrepreneur and personal branding expert Andrew Nguyen turned adversity into a seven-figure agency that helps athletes, celebrities, and entrepreneurs stand out in a noisy digital world. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Andrew breaks down the mindset and strategy behind building The O Agency and his new project, BYOBlive, while staying true to his immigrant roots and long-term vision.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 36 – Steve Daniel: Social Media Consultant & Professional Chiller
Explore how social media consultant and entrepreneur Steve Daniel turned a bold experiment with a “fake” client into MTLPromos, one of Montreal’s most recognizable Instagram brands for local promotions. In this episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Steve breaks down how strategic content, consistency, and a laid-back “professional chiller” mindset helped him build both an audience and a thriving consulting business.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 35 – Anthony & Nonna Maria
Discover how creator and storyteller Anthony Imperioli brings the beloved “Nonna Maria” persona to life by blending Italian family roots, sharp observational humour, and a filmmaker’s eye for detail. In this heartfelt episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Anthony shares how his passion for cinema and character-driven storytelling evolved into viral content, live collaborations, and a growing community that sees themselves in Nonna Maria’s antics.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 34 – Montreal Girl Boss: Creating a Movement
Discover how the Montreal Girl Boss movement is redefining what it means to be a strong, independent woman by championing confidence, solidarity, and authentic connection among women in Montreal and beyond. In this inspiring episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, the founders share how they turned a simple idea into a supportive community where women encourage one another to pursue their passions and celebrate each other’s success.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 33 - Ambroise Debret on Growth Hacking, Ecommerce, and Entrepreneurship
Discover how growth hacker and entrepreneur Ambroise Debret empowers Montreal’s ecommerce and tech community with actionable strategies for digital experimentation, networking, and rapid business growth. In this value-packed episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, Ambroise shares how he creates opportunities for companies to disrupt their industries while building authentic and engaged communities.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 32 – Aydin Matlabi on Humanitarian Photography, Foundation F64, and Visual Storytelling
Discover how award-winning humanitarian photographer Aydin Matlabi uses portrait and landscape photography to amplify marginalized voices and support social justice initiatives. This in-depth Montreal Marketeers Podcast episode reveals how Matlabi, who arrived in Montreal as a young refugee from Iran, channels his lived experiences of displacement and identity into art that drives awareness and real-world impact.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 31 – Ameer Alba on Brand Storytelling and One-Minute Video Impact
In this special episode of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, we meet Ameer Alba, who left his nursing career to pursue his passion for storytelling: helping brands grow through powerful one-minute videos.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 30 – Matt Sakaguchi on Building High-Performing Teams
On Episode 30 of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, we explore what it takes to create and sustain high-performing teams with Matt Sakaguchi, site reliability manager at Google.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 29 – The Story of Sarah Cole Ciders
On Episode 29 of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, we talk ciders and spirits with one of the founders of Sarah Cole Ciders, a Quebec craft producer known for its balance of tradition, terroir, and creativity.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 28 – Donny Mellozzi on Building a Wine & Spirits Brand
On Episode 28 of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, we sit down with Donny Mellozzi, co-founder of Ascoli Wines and Spirits, for a behind-the-scenes look at building a successful business in a complex and ever-changing industry.
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