True North Success Podcast

Discipline Over Motivation: Building Success Through Grit and Service

What does it take to leave everything familiar behind and rebuild a successful career from the ground up in a new country? In this inspiring episode of the True North Success Podcast, Amy Kim sits down with physician leader Dr. Shaem Harley to discuss resilience, mentorship, discipline, and creating impact beyond medicine. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Dr. Harley shares his incredible journey from pharmacist to physician, researcher, and healthcare leader in Canada. He opens up about the realities of immigration, adapting to a completely different culture and climate, and the grit required to rebuild a professional career from scratch. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Harley shares valuable insights on leadership, networking, mentorship, and how healthcare professionals can expand their influence beyond the clinic into broader healthcare systems and leadership roles. He also discusses the importance of building multiple streams of income, maintaining discipline over motivation, and choosing a positive mindset daily. This episode is packed with practical wisdom for professionals, entrepreneurs, immigrants, healthcare workers, and anyone striving to create meaningful success while staying grounded in service and purpose.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

Scaling Through Multifamily: Gary Mah on Cash Flow, Growth, and Apartment Investing

In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah shares his journey from casually owning a rental property in the early 2000s to becoming a full-time multifamily real estate investor focused on apartment buildings across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Gary discusses how reading Rich Dad Poor Dad changed his perspective on investing and eventually led him to purchase his first apartment building in 2018. Since then, he and his partners have grown their portfolio to approximately 175 rental units. Gary explains why multifamily investing became his preferred strategy, including the advantages of scale, stronger financing opportunities, and creating steady cash flow. He also shares how investing in stable secondary markets and agricultural communities has helped create reliable returns. During the conversation, Gary walks through one of his favourite deals—a 42-unit building purchased for approximately $4.5 million that grew to nearly $6 million in value through operational improvements and optimization.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Perseverance, Innovation, and Building at Scale

What does it take to build multiple successful businesses, innovate an entire industry, and still stay grounded in service and community? In this inspiring episode of the True North Success Podcast, Amy Kim sits down with entrepreneur and innovator James Keirstead, founder and CEO of Levin Electronics. James shares his journey from growing up in poverty to building globally recognized businesses and pioneering affordable smart home technology for large-scale builders across North America. James explains how Levin Electronics is transforming the construction industry by eliminating unnecessary wiring and making intelligent home technology more accessible and cost-effective for builders and homeowners alike. He also opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, including failures, perseverance, leadership, and the importance of thinking long-term. Throughout the conversation, James shares practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to scale businesses, build strong networks, and create meaningful innovation that solves real-world problems.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

How AI Can Help Neurodiverse Professionals Communicate with Confidence

What happens when a registered nurse combines clinical experience, lived neurodiverse insight, and a passion for technology? In this inspiring episode, Adrienne Power shares how she transitioned from healthcare into entrepreneurship and launched DYSL.io, a company focused on building AI-powered tools that support neurodiverse individuals and mission-driven entrepreneurs. Adrienne opens up about her personal journey, the meaning behind neurodiversity, and how AI can create more accessible and inclusive workplaces. She also shares practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including why starting lean is essential when building apps and technology businesses.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

Why Persistence and Compassion Matter in Entrepreneurship with Abdullah Choudhry

What does it take to build a company that helps businesses reduce their environmental impact while still growing profitably? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Amy Kim sits down with Abdullah Choudhry, co-founder of Arbor, to discuss climate technology, entrepreneurship, and building meaningful solutions that create real-world impact. Growing up in Pakistan, Abdullah witnessed firsthand how climate change affected communities and industries around him. That experience shaped his mission to help companies better understand and reduce their carbon footprints through smarter supply chain decisions. Today, Arbor works with global companies including Crocs and other major brands to provide faster and more accurate carbon accounting tools. Abdullah shares his personal journey from Pakistan to the UK, the United States, and eventually Canada, where he co-founded Arbor in Calgary. He explains how engineering helped him turn ideas into practical solutions and why entrepreneurship is more of a lifestyle choice than a career decision.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...