He Performed 6,000 Surgeries as an Assistant—But Canada Taught Him Something Else Entirely with Velimir Milenkovic

He Performed 6,000 Surgeries as an Assistant—But Canada Taught Him Something Else Entirely with Velimir Milenkovic

What happens when an experienced physician leaves everything behind and starts over in a new country? In this episode, Dr. Velimir Milenkovic shares his remarkable journey from Serbia to Canada, revealing how years of persistence, learning, and adapting to a completely different healthcare culture shaped his career and outlook on patient care. Dr. Milenkovic discusses the challenges international medical graduates face, the importance of ethics and patient autonomy in Canadian medicine, and how he built a career that has now included more than 6,000 surgical cases. He also shares his dream of becoming a fully licensed surgeon and his desire to bring Canadian medical practices and knowledge back to his home country.   ------------------------------------ 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 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...