CREATE - The Podcast

Blueprint Your Synchronicity with Dillon Stecyk | CREATE - The Podcast

Dillon Stecyk is the COO of APRÈS Beverage Festivals, an entrepreneur, and a consciousness coach who bridges two worlds: large-scale festivals and deep synchronistic transformation. As the operational force behind some of Western Canada’s most iconic events - Dillon has spent over a decade creating spaces where people connect through music, food, beverage & celebration. Behind the scenes, his personal journey has been devoted to understanding alignment, synchronicity, and what it means to live authentically in a world that often pulls us out of ourselves. After life-altering experiences traveling, lucid dreaming, and witnessing reality respond to his thoughts in uncanny ways, Dillon became fascinated with how our inner world shapes our outer world. His work now blends ancient wisdom with practical structure, offering a “progressive overload for consciousness” approach—helping people align their energy, strengthen their intuition, and design lives that feel meaningful, sovereign, and creatively powerful. Today, Dillon helps high-achievers, founders, creatives, and curious seekers integrate spirituality without abandoning their careers, identities, or modern lives. His philosophy is simple: when you’re aligned, the world responds. This podcast explores the intersection of: * Synchronicity, intuition & reality design * Authenticity and the energetic mechanics of creation * Spiritual growth without giving up success, ambition, or joy * The human experience—from festival floors to float tanks If you’ve ever felt like there’s more to life than what you’ve been told, Dillon is here to help you bring that “more” into the real world. Interviewed on the Kid Carson Podcast: * Kid Carson: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kidcarsonofficial/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kidcarsonofficial] | Website [https://www.kidcarson.com/] * Contact: business.kidcarson@icloud.com Featured on CREATE - The Podcast: * 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]

Behind the Festival: Chris Schoengut’s Journey of Creativity & Change | CREATE - The Podcast

Chris Schoengut has spent nearly 20 years shaping some of Western Canada’s biggest live experiences—from grassroots events to major festivals like the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, where he served as Director of Brand & Partnerships. Now, after two decades in the industry, Chris is stepping into a new chapter—one driven by balance, purpose, and fatherhood. A long-time community supporter and proud dad, he’s rethinking what creativity and impact look like in this next season of life. In this episode, Chris reflects on burnout, reinvention, and the power of building moments that truly bring people together. Guest: * Chris Schoengut: Instagram [https://instagram.com/chri5gut] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cschoengut/] 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]

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]