CREATE - The Podcast

The Race Maker: Inside Tom Bamford’s Life of Building Events That Inspire | CREATE - The Podcast

Tom Bamford has spent his life pushing limits—both as an athlete and as a creator of unforgettable race experiences. A lifetime competitor, Tom has taken on everything from the Ironman World Championships to XTERRA off-road events and the Belgian Waffle Ride. He started his career directing major triathlon events before moving into the tech world, working with startups, IBM, PeopleSoft, and Deloitte. In 2004 he founded TESSALink, growing it into a global software company over 20 years. In 2018, Tom returned to his true passion and launched Platinum Racing, now a 14-race series spanning western Canada with more than 100 events produced. Known for his creativity, resilience, and problem-solver mindset, Tom has built a career around turning challenges into finish lines—and inspiring others to chase their own. Guest: * Tom Banford - Platinum Racing: Website [http://www.platinumracing.ca] Host: * Mark Kondrat: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/m.kondrat/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444/]  CREATE - The Podcast:  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apres.collective] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@apres.collective] | Website [https://createpodcast.ca]

Hien Pham – Humour & Everyday Life: What Happens When You Just Start Posting | CREATE - The Podcast

Hien Pham is a Calgary-based content creator who has built a loyal and engaged community by inviting people into her world with authenticity, humour, and a creative eye. Her content spans home projects, thrifted treasures, travel adventures, sports moments, lifestyle inspiration, and the beautifully chaotic in-between - capturing the kind of everyday stories that feel both relatable and refreshing. Hien began creating five years ago purely for fun, never imagining that her spontaneous posts would evolve into a meaningful platform. Over time, her audience gravitated toward her honesty, her easygoing presence, and her ability to find beauty and humour in real life. Today, she collaborates with brands she genuinely loves, staying committed to the approachable, down-to-earth style that has defined her work from the start. Beyond the content itself, Hien’s journey is rooted in creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to try new things—values that continue to guide her and inspire others. Her story is a reminder that small steps, small wins, and staying true to yourself can create something unexpectedly impactful. We’re thrilled to welcome Hien to Create – The Podcast to dive deeper into her creative evolution, her process, and the unique perspective that makes her voice stand out. Guest: * Hien Pham: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heyitspham?igsh=MXFibzUzcXpueTNqYw==] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspham?_r=1&_t=ZS-923y0hcL3Rd] * Contact: partner@heyitspham.com Host: * Dillon Stecyk: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dial_dillon/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillonstecyk/]  CREATE - The Podcast:  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apres.collective] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@apres.collective] | Website [https://createpodcast.ca]

Peter Bishop - The Accidental Entrepreneur: Design, Dead Bodies & the Future of AI

Peter Bishop never meant to become a creative leader, tech strategist, and beverage entrepreneur—but that’s exactly what happened. In this episode, we dive into Peter’s unconventional journey from bartender and illustrator to partner at ZGM [https://zgm.ca/] and the mind behind Stickler [https://www.drinkstickler.com/]. We unpack the lessons learned from trial by fire, why starting new businesses fuels his creativity, the challenge of selling something you’ve built, and what it really takes to stay inspired when self-doubt kicks in. Oh - and how AI is taking over the world… A conversation full of humour, heart, and hard-earned wisdom. Guest: * ZGM Modern Marketing Partners: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/zgm_marketing/] | Website [https://zgm.ca/] Host: * Mark Kondrat: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/m.kondrat/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444/]  CREATE - The Podcast:  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apres.collective] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@apres.collective] | Website [https://createpodcast.ca]

Returning To Nature: ‘Rewilding’ with Scott Sunderwald | CREATE – The Podcast

Born and raised in Germany’s legendary Black Forest, Scott Sunderwald has lived a life deeply connected to the wild.  From the German Forestry Service to wilderness education in BC and Saskatchewan, Scott’s passion for bushcraft, survival, and storytelling has shaped a career devoted to the outdoors. For the past 17 years, he’s called Alberta’s rugged Northern Rockies home, working with Alberta Parks and living the lessons he teaches.  He’s also the author of “Radically Wild – True Tales of Adventure, Wilderness Survival, and Hard Lessons, [https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000514475259/Scott-Sunderwald-Radically-Wild]”.  His book is out now - and I can honestly say it’s one of the best books I’ve read in a long time! Guest: * Scott Sunderwald: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/?hl=en] | Website [https://www.northernrockiesbushcraft.com/] Host: * Mark Kondrat: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/m.kondrat/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444/]  CREATE - The Podcast:  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apres.collective] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@apres.collective] | Website [https://createpodcast.ca]

Meet Colin Patterson – Flames Alumni, Stanley Cup Champion, Community Leader | CREATE - The Podcast

Colin Patterson’s journey began on the ice — ten seasons in the NHL, eight of them with the Calgary Flames, where he helped lift the Stanley Cup in 1989. But his legacy didn’t end when the skates came off. Today, as a Director with the Calgary Flames Alumni, Colin channels the same drive and teamwork that fueled his playing days into making a difference across Alberta. From leading the SuperHEROS program — creating space in hockey for kids with cognitive and physical challenges — to championing causes like KidSport, Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids, and the Breaking Free Foundation, Colin has become a cornerstone of the Alumni’s mission to give back. In this episode, Colin shares the lessons he’s learned about leadership, inclusion, and the power of community — reminding us that true champions aren’t defined by trophies, but by the lives they impact long after the final whistle. Guest: * Flames Alumni: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flamesalumni/] | Website [https://calgaryflamesalumni.com/] Host: * Mark Kondrat: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/m.kondrat/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444/]  CREATE - The Podcast:  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apres.collective] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@apres.collective] | Website [https://createpodcast.ca]