Pickleball and Poetry

For the Love of Books

From nightlife reporter in New York to founder of Book Huddle—a 400,000-strong community and sold-out retreat series—Western alum Lauren Moore built a brand on authenticity and storytelling. She shares how trusting her inner voice transformed uncertainty into entrepreneurial confidence. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What's Your Frame of Mind?

Guided by the belief that freedom is the ultimate measure of success, Western alum Sam Laliberte has built a life centered on autonomy and purpose. From her first venture with Biz Inc. and co-founding Ezzy Lynn to leading the Freedom Lifestyle community, Sam shares how aligning work with values can create true fulfillment. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Do You Show Up?

“Ten meetings a week. Every week. For life.” That mantra guided Western Award of Merit recipient and Calgary Top 40 Under 40 honouree Avnish Mehta, as he built and nurtured multiple thriving businesses—from a public speaking consultancy to a craft brewery. He shares why inviting honest feedback and giving generously are key to lasting success. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pickleball and Poetry

Western FIMS grad Ricki Liorti juggles life as operations manager for his family’s construction company, a passionate pickler, published poet, and popular podcaster. From his “airport test” for choosing great teammates to the art of the pivot, Ricki shares how small shifts—not big overhauls—can spark real change. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Policing to Professorship

Once a police officer tracking armed robbers and serial killers, Western alum Michael Arntfield spent his nights earning a PhD. Now a tenured professor, he reflects on the privilege of policing, the pull of returning to Western, and how navigating risk shaped his path from crime scenes to campus. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.