BWE MUSICAST IS POWERED BY SNAP AUTOWHEELS Looking for a new vehicle? head to www.snapautowheels.com today to get connected with the top dealers with the best prices, instantly! In this episode of BWE Musicast, Seth Anderson sits down with John Hewitt at the Edmonton Folk Fest for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey. Hewitt shares his story of moving from Northern Ontario to Edmonton, where he found his place in the vibrant local music scene. The discussion dives into his...

BWE MUSICAST feat. THE BANKES BROTHERS This episode is powered by RAPID ARTIST MERCH & SNAP AUTO WHEELS In this episode of BWE Musicast, host Seth Anderson catches up with Nelson and Morgan Bankes of The Bankes Brothers live from the Edmonton Folk Fest. Sitting down in the heart of the festival, they dive into the band's evolution over the past few years, their unique creative process, what they've been working on in the studio, and how they manage sibling dynamics while being in a...

BWE MUSICAST is brought to you by Rapid Artist Merch In this episode of the Blue Willow Musicast, host Seth Anderson sits down with Ken Stead the multi-instrumentalist from Sherwood Park. Ken has been a man of the world, touring and playing his music ever since his mom took him to Edmonton Folk Fest as a punishment for listening to too much rap music. Seth & Ken cover lots of ground in this two part conversation due to some technical difficulties, including various insights Ken has...

BWE MUSICAST is brought to you by Rapid Artist Merch In this episode of the Blue Willow Musicast, host Seth Anderson sits down with Dorsten, the talented brother-sister duo from Phoenix, Sofie and Alex. Recorded live at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, the siblings share their inspiring origin story, recounting their journey from local gigs to touring with Mark Ambor. They dive into their experience recording at the legendary Abbey Road Studio, offering listeners an inside look at their...

In this episode of the Blue Willow Musicast, join host Seth Anderson as he sits down with the talented Lily Monaghan at The Edmonton Folk Music Festival. They dive into Lily's secret humorous side, explore the artists who inspire her, and uncover her unique creative process. Lily shares how she became involved with the School of Song and what it was like performing in front of 20,000 fans on the opening night of Folk Fest. Plus, get an exclusive peek into her upcoming project recorded at...

Summer Coffee Chats with Seth: Conversation with Adam Huxley In this episode of Summer Coffee Chats, Seth sits down with Adam Huxley to discuss the Wainwright Celebrity Hockey Game, a key fundraiser for the Wainwright Rotary Club. The conversation then shifts to the Edmonton Oilers' exciting playoff run and Hux’s insights on several Wainwright & Irma players and their careers: Mason Shaw's recent signing with Winnipeg Jets Carson Soucy’s progress heading into his second season with...

Summer Coffee Chat: Seth Chats with Kai at Fringe Coffee In this episode of The Biz Dojo - Summer Coffee Chats, Seth sits down with Kai, one of the innovative minds behind Zeno Renewables, at the cozy Fringe Coffee. Kai Dives into the fascinating origin story of Zeno Renewables and discusses the ambitious goals they’ve set for the coming years. The guys also chat about what it means for Zeno to be the title sponsor of the Calgary Surge and how they’re making a difference in the...

🎙️ Summer Coffee Chats: A Caffeinated Conversation with Madison Moser ☕ Join Seth at Good Earth Coffee House as he dives into an inspiring and energetic chat with the incredible Madison Moser. In this episode, Madison, a talented dancer and choreographer, opens up about her journey in the dance industry and the lessons she's learned along the way. Discover how Madison harnesses the power of the "Mamba Mentality" to elevate her performance routines, and get an insider's perspective on the...

In this episode, Seth met up Curtis Braun at The Cinnamon Spoon in Bragg Creek. They previously worked together and forged a friendship over the last few years. Curtis shared his views on the current state of HR in the workplace and some of the shifts he's seen over his career and what opportunities he sees on the horizon. As well, the guys dove into a conversation about Curtis's experience being the father of a neurodivergent child. Curtis and his wife made a dramatic decision during the...

In this episode, long time friends and colleagues Seth & Mackenzie met up at Mable & Maries in Bragg Creek for a coffee chat. Mackenzie shared some of her inspiration for getting into media, what inspired her to want to get involved with Blue Willow Entertainment, and they chatted about some of the events and artists that are helping to create a buzz in the city.

In this episode of summer coffee chats, Seth caught up with Miguel Anthony in Toronto at The Don Arts Academy. Seth & Miguel first met a couple years back when they were working on a basketball podcast together. Seth took a trip out to Toronto to see first hand the vibesss at the Scarborough Shooting Stars game, chat about music opportunities, and catch up with Miguel on what's been happening in his world. The guys chatted about how crazy the last couple years have been, JOMO,...

In this episode of Summer Coffee Chats, Seth caught up with Gerald Flach at The Only Cafe in Toronto. Seth & Gerald connected on LinkedIn in early 2022 and formed a virtual friendship that included sharing best practices related to mindset, marketing, and sports. This was the first time Seth & Gerald met in person, they chopped it up about a bunch of topics including some of the most creative projects Gerald worked on when he was in marketing, some of the challenges and...

Episode Summary: Seth's Coffee Chat with Will Rooney In this episode of Seth's Coffee Chat, Seth talks with Calgary Surge Lead Assistant Coach Will Rooney. They discussed player & team development and Rooney shared some insights on the up and coming players in the Calgary Surge system. The guys dove into a slew of NBA topics like Bronny James' potential, Zach Eddy's future, the growing influence of Canadian talent in the NBA, and a bunch of Toronto Raptors "what if's". Rooney also...

In this episode of summer coffee chats powered by The Biz Dojo - Seth met up with Pietro Breviglieri at the Motiv digital office in downtown Calgary. This was Pietro's first ever podcast and they dove into his journey from being born in Italy, growing up in Brazil, and the last half a decade he's spent in Canada. Seth & Pietro dove into why businesses should fall in love with the problem they are trying to solve vs. the technological solution, Motiv's goal of being the most innovative...

Join Seth & Mehtab for a summer coffee chat at Xing Chao Coffee. The guys dove into Mehtab’s multitude of experiences in everything from comedy to law school, with a long list of side quests in between!

In this episode of "Summer Coffee Chats," Season 2 opens with Seth Anderson and Kelsey Biro at Ami Tea in Inglewood. Kelsey discusses her job as a Territory Sales Manager in agriculture, and evolves into a deeper exploration of personal growth, with both sharing their experiences with life coaching, therapy, and the tough choices they've made that shaped their paths. Seth shares a transformative experience he had on a self-reflective journey in Sedona as the two riff on themes of...

Still getting caught up with the final couple summer coffee chats! In this one Seth caught up with Amy Thompson at the Glenmore Landing Good Earth Coffeehouse.  Amy is a experienced educator with a demonstrated history of working in the field of culture and museums. She shared many insights including how the education system is navigating climate change with students.  - Blackfoot Crossing Historic Park https://blackfootcrossing.ca/wordpress/ - Cluny Fortified Village site...

In this episode of Summer Coffee Chats, Seth had an impromptu chat with Ernie Tsu - Owner of Trolley 5 Brew Pub on 17th Ave in Calgary.  Ernie shared some thoughts on the importance of live music in Calgary, why he jumped at the chance to support Empowering Artists, and how he thinks the industry can make some improvements.  Empowering Artists Presents: FOLK'N FUNK FEAT happening on Saturday September 23rd at  Trolley 5 featuring: The Steadies, Mark Logan, The Morning Girls & The Mic...

In this episode of Summer Coffee Chats, Seth chatted with Kali at Utopia -Brewtopia Coffeehouse in Regina Saskatchewan.  Seth & Kali had a broad ranging chat that included diving into manifestation, creativity, and discovering your voice.  Kali is a spirit-led entrepreneur, soul-biz enthusiast, coffee connoisseur, lover of all things, slow mornings and authentic heartfelt connections. You can find out more about her and the impact she's making on the world on her Instagram -...

In this episode of summer coffee chats, Seth caught up with Melissa From - CEO of The Calgary Foodbank for a coffee at Bono Coffee in Calgary.  Support the showThe Biz Dojo - Podcast, Production & Professional Coaching Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

In this episode of summer coffee chats, Seth sat down with Andy Chengalath the Vice-President of Link Management at Be Teased in Scotch Creek prior to a Steadies concert.  Andy shared some thoughts on what it was like growing up as an Edmonton Oilers fan, how they're developing their agency to support not just players but the whole person and what he's seeing on the technology side of things in their business.  Support the showThe Biz Dojo - Podcast, Production & Professional...

In this episode of summer coffee chats, Seth connected with Sarah Dunnet at Fringe Coffee in Montgomery.  This was Sarah's first podcast, she was inspired to reach out after hearing about the dojo through her network. Seth & Sarah explored a variety of topics including Sarah's career journey, how she's overcome multiple challenges in her life to get where she is and why she decided to step away from teaching and coaching.    Soaring to New Health: The Glass is Half HealthySDOH: why they...

In this episode of Summer Coffee Chats, Seth sat down with Chris Valleau - guitarist for The Steadies right before their show at Be Teased in Scotch Creek, BC.  In between battling a variety of bugs and ash falling from the sky due to a nearby forest fire, Chris shared some insights into what it's really like to be in a band touring across Canada, as well as how he got into playing guitar, his early music influences and how he crossed paths  with Earl Pereira, which ended up with him joining...

In this episode of Summer Coffee Chats, Seth met up with Kenton for coffee at the Glenmore Landing Good Earth Coffee House in Calgary.  Kenton is the founder of Peach Jam Records, Internationally charted producer and supporter of the YYC music scene and artists of all genres. The guys jammed on a variety of topics including some of the challenges of breaking into the modern music industry, creating creative spaces and exchanged notes on some of their favorite albums.  Support the showThe...