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

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...

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...