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

How Robots Are Changing Medication Forever (But Not Replacing Humans) with Deepak Khera

How are robots transforming pharmacies, and why will human care always remain essential? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah and Amy Kim sit down with pharmacy automation expert Deepak Khera to explore how technology is improving efficiency, reducing errors, and helping healthcare professionals provide better patient care. Deepak brings nearly two decades of experience in pharmacy practice, including work in community, long-term care, virtual pharmacy, and pharmacy automation. He also teaches and mentors future pharmacy professionals while helping organizations improve operational efficiency.   ------------------------------------ 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...

What Family Lawyers Know About Divorce That Most People Learn Too Late with Marty Birky

Divorce, estate disputes, and family conflict are some of the most stressful experiences people face. In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah and Amy Kim sit down with family lawyer Marty Birky to discuss what many people discover too late when navigating separation, divorce, and estate challenges. Drawing from his background as a college basketball coach and his upbringing on a Montana farm, Marty shares how empathy, practical advice, and staying calm under pressure help him guide clients through difficult transitions. He explains why people often need to feel heard before they are ready to receive legal advice and why taking a practical approach can save families unnecessary emotional and financial costs. Marty also discusses common mistakes people make during divorce and estate disputes, including relying on general information instead of obtaining advice from specialists. He highlights the importance of understanding legal deadlines and explains how missing critical timelines can permanently affect someone's rights. Throughout the conversation, Marty shares valuable lessons about resilience, integrity, and helping people make informed decisions during some of the hardest times of their lives.   ------------------------------------ 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...

Orthopedic Surgeon Turned Health Tech Founder: Wearable Tech, Brain Monitoring & AI Explained with Richard Hu

What happens when a surgeon follows curiosity beyond the operating room? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Amy Kim sits down with orthopedic surgeon, entrepreneur, and health tech leader Dr. Rick Hu to explore how curiosity, innovation, and lifelong learning shaped his journey from medicine into healthcare technology and entrepreneurship. The show notes follow podcast best-practice structure with a hook, expanded summary, guest information, and calls to action. Dr. Hu shares how his early exposure to medical technology investing sparked a passion that eventually led him into startup development, wearable health technology, and mentoring founders within Alberta’s growing innovation ecosystem.   ------------------------------------ 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 90% of Family Disputes Should NEVER Go to Trial | Gary Kirk Reveals the Truth

What happens when a lawyer with decades of courtroom experience realizes that “winning” is not always the best outcome? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah and Amy Kim welcome Gary Kirk, an Alberta lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in litigation, family law, estates, mediation, and arbitration. After years advocating in courtrooms, Gary shifted his focus toward mediation and alternative dispute resolution, helping people resolve conflicts faster, more effectively, and often with better long-term outcomes. Gary shares how his journey evolved from highly adversarial litigation into mediation work that prioritizes relationships, understanding, and practical solutions.   ------------------------------------ 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 Secret Behind Alberta’s Most Unique Mountain Restaurant with Charlie Holschuh

What happens when European culinary tradition meets Rocky Mountain hospitality? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Amy Kim sits down with Charlie Holschuh, owner and teaching chef behind The Bav + Tav at the Bavarian Inn in Bragg Creek, Alberta. Charlie shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Munich, Germany, training as a chef across Europe, opening his first restaurant in Bavaria, and eventually moving to Canada to build a lasting culinary legacy. Charlie discusses how he blends Alpine cuisine with locally sourced Canadian ingredients to create a unique dining experience that continues to evolve after nearly four decades in business. The conversation explores entrepreneurship, leadership, restaurant ownership, community building, and the importance of staying innovative while honouring tradition.   ------------------------------------ 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...