From Game Developer to AI Founder with Klaus Rubba

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...

What Most People Get Wrong About Addiction with Dr. Monty Ghosh

What happens when healthcare moves beyond treating symptoms and starts understanding people’s stories? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Amy sits down with physician, researcher, and advocate Dr. Monty Ghosh to explore the deeper realities behind addiction, homelessness, trauma, and health inequities. Dr. Ghosh shares how his journey into addiction medicine began and why compassion, empathy, and trauma-informed care have become central to his work supporting vulnerable communities. Together, they discuss how early life experiences can shape long-term health outcomes, why stigma prevents many people from seeking help, and how community-based solutions can create lasting change. Dr. Ghosh also shares the inspiring story behind the National Overdose Response Service (NORS), a virtual support system helping individuals stay safe and connected.   ------------------------------------ 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 Mindset That Helped Him Survive COVID, Supply Chain Chaos & War with Ivan Lypovyk

In this inspiring episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah and Amy Kim sit down with Ivan Lypovyk, entrepreneur and co-owner of Permanent Window Solutions, to explore his remarkable journey from carpenter and construction superintendent to building one of Western Canada’s leading European window and door companies. Ivan shares how moving from Ukraine to Canada opened his eyes to opportunities in the construction industry and led him to introduce modern European window technology to the Canadian market. What began as a small side business eventually became a thriving company with multiple showrooms and a growing team. Despite launching his first showroom only days before COVID restrictions began — and later navigating the impacts of the war in Ukraine — Ivan and his team continued to grow by embracing adaptability, leadership, and continuous learning.   ------------------------------------ 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 Is Creating Massive Opportunities for Everyday Engineers with Etienne Noumen

What happens when a software engineer combines curiosity, discipline, and a passion for solving real problems? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Amy Kim sits down with Etienne Noumen to discuss his inspiring journey from electrical engineering in Cameroon to becoming a technical leader in Canada’s tech industry. Etienne shares how teaching himself new technologies helped him stay ahead in the highly competitive IT world. From building mobile apps and cloud platforms to launching his successful AI-focused podcast, AI Unraveled, he explains why personal projects have been one of the biggest keys to his success. As a father of four competitive athletes, Etienne also opens up about balancing family life, full-time work, side businesses, and late-night entrepreneurship. He discusses how AI is changing the future of learning and communication through his latest company, Jamgamine, which transforms complex documents into engaging AI-powered audio conversations.     ------------------------------------ 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...

From Game Developer to AI Founder with Klaus Rubba

In this inspiring conversation, Amy Kim sits down with entrepreneur and product builder Klaus Rubba to discuss his journey from enterprise software development and game design into startup innovation and AI-powered product creation. Klaus shares the story behind his first successful product, a silent auction app, and explains how that experience sparked his passion for building products that solve real-world problems. He also dives into the importance of validating ideas before investing too much time and money into development. Listeners will hear valuable insights about: * Why founders should focus on finding demand before building * The importance of accountability and “building in public” * How no-code platforms are empowering creators and entrepreneurs * Lessons learned from startup partnerships and co-founder challenges * The inspiration behind Klaus’s new app, MyPacts This episode is packed with practical advice for entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone looking to turn ideas into meaningful products.   ------------------------------------ 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...