“We’re a small team achieving big things. I realize that our people are the biggest value in the business.”
Chuck L’Ecuyer is Founder, Owner, and CEO of Intellifelx. Chuck is a third-generation electrician with more than 20 years of experience in project operations. He founded CES Corporation in 2011 and built his company from the ground up, staffed it with skilled professionals through all subsidiary divisions of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction, therefore accommodating multidisciplinary EPCM services.
Chuck’s Corporation developed the Intelliflex line of products in 2019 to accommodate today’s data centre needs from cloud to blockchain computing. As a fully integrated immersion modular data centre solution, it allows fast growth operations to expedite AI data centre infrastructure deployment.
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Carlamay Sheremata is a retired police officer, keynote speaker, award-winning author, and family conflict resolution specialist—but more than that, she’s a bridge-builder. Between systems and people. Between leaders and their teams. Between families and the youth they love.
After 21 years in law enforcement—including 8.5 years as a School Resource Officer—she’s seen what happens when people lose connection. She’s watched families fracture, leaders burn out, teams implode, and kids fall through the cracks. Not because people didn’t care—but because they didn’t know how to lead through the hard stuff.
That’s why she created the CALM Leadership Method™️—a trust-centered, emotionally intelligent approach to leadership that works in real life. Under pressure. In crisis. In the moments that matter most.
She now helps corporate teams, educators, frontline professionals, and families lead with connection, rebuild trust where it’s been lost, and communicate clearly when it counts most—at home, at work, and everywhere in between.
Whether she’s on stage speaking to executives, equipping frontline teams, or sitting across from a family in conflict, she brings the same message: Connection heals what correction can’t.
And if we don’t fix the disconnection, we lose the people who need us most.
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Lucas McCarthy is the CEO and founder of Showpass, a leading event technology company powering North America’s most dynamic live experiences. He drives the company’s product and strategic vision with a focus on building tools that make events easier to manage and more profitable. Under his leadership, Showpass has become known for its agile, scalable solutions that empower event organizers to move quickly, operate efficiently, and stay ahead in a fast-changing industry. A champion for creators and independent operators alike, Lucas believes operational simplicity is key to ensuring a vibrant, diverse future for live events.
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Danijel Sliško founded Cerco, a marketing agency specializing in creative design, creation of original content across various platforms and channels. It includes campaign management, branding services, custom website design and development, video series, documentaries, news programs, blogs, social media posts, and environmental design. Equipped with its own production house and a skilled team of designers, content writers, creators, producers, and technical staff, the agency is dedicated to delivering high-quality media content to meet people’s marketing and communication requirements.
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Calgary-based entrepreneur and University of Calgary alum, Joanna Pariseau along with her business partner, Melissa Ninaber embody both through their fast-growing food-tech venture, Taste the City.
Taste the City invites customers to enjoy a thoughtfully curated tasting experience. Text-led, each tasting allows guests to visit multiple restaurants in one evening, all within walking distance. When booking, diners do not know where they’ll be going, or what they’ll be eating, but by removing the need to decide, the experience becomes effortless and free from decision fatigue. Every stop is carefully timed, prepaid and designed to showcase the best of the local dining scene while fostering connection through food.
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Calgary-based, award-winning real estate agent, Katherine Bennett, has recently been named a Trusted Real Estate Professional by HGTV and Home Network star Scott McGillivray.
Katherine has extensive experience assisting out-of-province buyers and first-time homeowners, as well as advising seasoned investors, including luxury-level professionals, on navigating Alberta’s real estate market. Drawn by Alberta’s lower home prices and strong job market, many Ontarians are making the move west in search of opportunity. The transition can be overwhelming without the right guidance. Unexpected expenses, such as inspection fees, legal costs, moving expenses, condo fees, insurance and utilities often take buyers by surprise and can quickly strain their finances. Alberta is calling and RE/MAX’s Katherine Bennett is ready to help Ontarians answer with confidence.
With years of real estate service under her belt, Katherine Bennett assures that her clients are in good hands. Representing local and future homeowners, Katherine is committed to listening to her clients, focusing on their needs and using keen negotiating skills to ensure a successful transaction. Her intimate knowledge of this region, combined with her lifelong experiences of living here, gives her an enthusiasm and a desire to make her home, your home.
Katherine Bennett recently won the #1 Top Individual designation at RE/MAX Realty Professionals for September 2025.
Beyond her credentials and accolades, what truly sets Katherine apart is her genuine dedication to helping buyers feel grounded and informed throughout one of life’s biggest transitions. She understands that purchasing a home—whether across the city or across the country—is not just a financial decision but an emotional journey. Many of her clients describe her as a steady voice of reassurance, someone who breaks down each step with clarity, patience, and a rare kind of empathy that transforms uncertainty into confidence.
Katherine’s process often begins long before her clients ever set foot in Alberta. She spends time helping them understand neighbourhood personalities, school options, commute times, and lifestyle differences so they can picture themselves living in Calgary with complete transparency. Her virtual tours are known for being thorough and thoughtful, capturing not just the features of a property but the feeling of the surrounding community. Clients appreciate that she goes the extra mile, offering guidance on everything from relocation logistics to understanding Alberta-specific regulations that differ from those in Ontario and other provinces.
Her background in negotiation and market analysis allows her to advocate fiercely for the best possible outcomes. Whether she’s helping a young couple secure their first townhouse or assisting an investor searching for revenue-generating opportunities, Katherine tailors her approach to match each client’s goals and comfort level. She takes pride in being approachable and accessible, ensuring that her clients never feel rushed or pressured. Instead, she empowers them with information and insight so they can make well-informed decisions that align with their long-term plans.
Katherine’s deep connection to Calgary also fuels her passion for real estate. She has watched neighbourhoods transform, businesses grow, and city pockets evolve into vibrant hubs. This firsthand experience allows her to spot emerging opportunities early and guide clients toward areas poised for appreciation and lifestyle value. Her love for the region isn’t just professional—it’s personal—and she shares it enthusiastically with those considering Alberta as their next home.
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Entrepreneur with a passion for purpose-driven growth, operational efficiency, and people centered leadership. He combines a background in engineering and global business with a hands-on approach to building service based brands.
After 6 years in Oil & Gas (SNC-Lavalin & Suncor Energy), he transitioned into entrepreneurship in 2014 by acquiring Leela Eco Spa, despite no prior experience in the wellness space. What began as a single spa in Calgary has grown into a portfolio of 12+ locations across Canada, including the launch of SKA Thermal Spa, Calgary’s first urban thermal wellness concept.
Today, Leela Eco Spa and SKA Thermal Spa support over 350 team members and serve 140,000+ guests annually. The growth has been guided by lean systems, strong financial discipline, and a commitment to uplifting both clients and team members through exceptional service and meaningful experiences.
Building on these accomplishments, Gaurav has continually prioritized creating thoughtfully designed environments that focus on relaxation, rejuvenation, and overall wellness. Every location is equipped with high-quality amenities, aesthetically pleasing interiors, and carefully curated experiences that enhance both physical and mental well-being. His focus on operational excellence ensures that all processes, from appointment scheduling to client care and staff training, are executed with meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and consistency. He actively cultivates a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous professional growth, encouraging his team members to develop both their skills and leadership capabilities while contributing positively to a supportive and inclusive workplace. Through strategic planning, innovation, and ongoing evaluation of service delivery, Gaurav has elevated the standards of wellness hospitality, creating memorable experiences that delight guests and foster loyalty.
Gaurav’s approach emphasizes sustainable growth, balancing expansion with quality control, client satisfaction, and the personal development of his employees. He integrates modern wellness trends, innovative service offerings, and data-informed operational improvements to ensure that each spa location operates at peak efficiency while remaining warm, inviting, and guest-focused. By combining strategic vision with hands-on management and people-centered leadership, Gaurav has developed a scalable, sustainable business model that continues to thrive in a competitive marketplace.
The brands he leads reflect his unwavering commitment to purposeful entrepreneurship, operational rigor, and meaningful service, ensuring that both clients and team members benefit from a holistic, carefully managed, and inspiring environment. With every new initiative, he seeks to enhance wellness accessibility, expand therapeutic offerings, and provide enriching experiences that improve the lives of thousands of guests across Canada. Gaurav’s leadership is defined by a rare combination of discipline, empathy, innovation, and vision, making his work a benchmark for excellence within the wellness and hospitality industry and a model for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to build sustainable, people-focused businesses.
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Kevin Halliday (kevinhalliday.com) is a transformation expert, TEDx speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur with success spanning the construction, fitness, and hospitality industries. He’s the founder of multiple companies, including Spindle Stairs & Railings, Alberta’s leader in stair innovation and recipient of the BUILD Award for Best Innovation Product, and Urban Studio Shed, a creative media and podcast production company. A former WNBF bodybuilding champion, Kevin turned his own life around from unhealthy and overworked to disciplined and purpose – driven. Through his hit podcast ShedTalk with Kevin Halliday and his powerful TEDx talk, “What Men Say in Sheds,” he inspires people over 50 to transform their health, master their mindset, and create lasting wealth—proving that life doesn’t end at 50, it starts.
Kevin Halliday, the dynamic, passionate, and visionary transformation expert, TEDx speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur, is widely recognized for his extraordinary, groundbreaking, and innovative success spanning across the construction, fitness, and hospitality industries. He’s the ambitious, determined, and resilient founder of multiple thriving, impactful, and influential companies, including Spindle Stairs & Railings, Alberta’s respected, trusted, and celebrated leader in stair innovation, and proud recipient of the prestigious, distinguished, and highly regarded BUILD Award for Best Innovation Product. He also established Urban Studio Shed, a creative, imaginative, and forward-thinking media and podcast production company that emphasizes storytelling, authenticity, and meaningful connection.
A former WNBF bodybuilding champion, Kevin courageously turned his own life around from unhealthy, exhausted, and overworked to disciplined, focused, and purpose-driven, embodying resilience, strength, and determination. His inspiring journey demonstrates perseverance, transformation, and empowerment, showing that personal reinvention is possible at any stage of life. Through his hit podcast, ShedTalk with Kevin Halliday, and his powerful, motivational, and thought-provoking TEDx talk, “What Men Say in Sheds,” he passionately inspires people over 50 to transform their health, master their mindset, and create lasting wealth.
His message proves that life doesn’t end at 50—it boldly, confidently, and vibrantly starts, opening new opportunities, possibilities, and horizons. Kevin’s work emphasizes holistic transformation, combining physical vitality, mental clarity, and financial empowerment. His approach integrates discipline, consistency, and vision, encouraging individuals to embrace wellness, fitness, and entrepreneurial creativity. He highlights the importance of mindset mastery, resilience, and adaptability, teaching audiences to overcome obstacles, embrace challenges, and pursue growth with courage and determination.
Through Spindle Stairs & Railings, Kevin showcases innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence, redefining stair construction with modern, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solutions. His leadership in Alberta’s construction industry reflects dedication, ingenuity, and forward-thinking strategy. Urban Studio Shed further demonstrates his creativity, offering a platform for authentic conversations, engaging podcasts, and meaningful media production that resonates with diverse audiences.
Kevin’s bodybuilding achievements illustrate discipline, strength, and perseverance, while his entrepreneurial ventures highlight vision, leadership, and impact. His journey from struggle to success embodies transformation, resilience, and empowerment, inspiring countless individuals to pursue health, wealth, and fulfillment.
By sharing his story, Kevin motivates people to embrace change, cultivate discipline, and unlock potential. His teachings emphasize that transformation is not limited by age, proving that reinvention, growth, and success are achievable beyond 50. His work continues to empower communities, inspire audiences, and redefine possibilities, making Kevin Halliday a true leader in transformation, innovation, and inspiration.
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Monika Jensen is a chef, author, and creative force passionate about bringing balance, joy, and flavor to everyday living. She is the author of a new cookbook called The Balanced Plate: Healthy Recipes with Keto Alternatives, a 265-page cookbook designed to make nutritious eating approachable, colorful, and full of flavor. Each full-color recipe includes nutritional information and practical tips for living a low-carb lifestyle without sacrificing taste. Now available on Amazon and in bookstores this November, the book reflects Monika’s belief that healthy food should be both satisfying and exciting.
Her love for food goes beyond creating recipes, it’s about turning healthy cooking into a celebration. By offering simple keto alternatives and approachable guidance, Monika helps home cooks discover meals that fuel the body while still bringing joy to the table.
For Monika, the kitchen has always been more than just a place to cook, it’s been her anchor. During challenging times, cooking gave her purpose, comfort, and a sense of calm. That personal connection to food continues to shape her work today, inspiring her upcoming second cookbook, The Spiced Plate: Savor the Spice of Global Cuisine, which explores the joy of nourishing dishes infused with global flavors.
Monika Jensen is a celebrated, innovative, and visionary chef, author, and creative force, deeply passionate about bringing balance, joy, harmony, and vibrant flavor to everyday living, wellness, and nourishment. She is the proud, accomplished, and dedicated author of a groundbreaking new cookbook called The Balanced Plate: Healthy Recipes with Keto Alternatives, a comprehensive, inspiring, and beautifully designed 265-page cookbook created to make nutritious eating approachable, colorful, accessible, and full of flavor, energy, and delight.
Each stunning, full-color recipe thoughtfully includes nutritional information, practical guidance, and insightful tips for living a sustainable, enjoyable, and empowering low-carb lifestyle without ever sacrificing taste, satisfaction, or creativity. Now available on Amazon and in bookstores this November, the book reflects Monika’s heartfelt belief that healthy food should always be both satisfying and exciting, nourishing and celebratory, flavorful and fulfilling.
Her genuine love for food goes far beyond simply creating recipes; it’s about turning healthy cooking into a joyful, meaningful, and memorable celebration of life, culture, and connection. By offering simple, practical, and delicious keto alternatives alongside approachable, encouraging, and supportive guidance, Monika helps home cooks everywhere discover meals that fuel the body, energize the spirit, and still bring joy, laughter, and togetherness to the table.
For Monika, the kitchen has always been more than just a place to cook; it has been her anchor, her sanctuary, her creative studio, and her source of inspiration. During challenging, difficult, and uncertain times, cooking gave her purpose, comfort, resilience, and a profound sense of calm, grounding, and renewal. That deeply personal connection to food continues to shape her work today, inspiring her upcoming, eagerly anticipated, and imaginative second cookbook, The Spiced Plate: Savor the Spice of Global Cuisine, which beautifully explores the joy, artistry, and adventure of nourishing dishes infused with diverse, colorful, and aromatic global flavors.
Her culinary philosophy emphasizes balance, creativity, and joy, blending wellness with indulgence, tradition with innovation, and simplicity with sophistication. Monika’s recipes highlight vibrant ingredients, bold spices, and thoughtful techniques, encouraging cooks to embrace mindful eating, flavorful exploration, and cultural appreciation. Through her cookbooks, teachings, and creative projects, she continues to inspire individuals to celebrate food as a source of health, happiness, and connection, proving that cooking is not just about sustenance but about living fully, joyfully, and deliciously.
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Chynna Winter is the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Broker, and Licensed Partner of Engel & Völkers Calgary. She has been an active member of the business community in Calgary for over two decades, previously holding executive management positions in the Oil & Gas industry. Chynna’s business background coupled with her passion for real estate have resulted in a long track record of successful transactions in the luxury real estate market in both Calgary and Central Alberta. She is known as a consummate professional with extensive market knowledge, sharp negotiating skills, and a dedication to providing the highest level of service.
Chynna Winter is the dynamic, visionary, and highly respected Chief Executive Officer, Managing Broker, and Licensed Partner of Engel & Völkers Calgary, a prestigious, globally recognized, and luxury-focused real estate brand known for excellence, innovation, and client-centered service. She has been an active, influential, and trusted member of the thriving, diverse, and evolving business community in Calgary for over two decades, consistently demonstrating leadership, resilience, and adaptability. Previously, she held executive management positions in the demanding, complex, and competitive Oil & Gas industry, where she gained invaluable experience, strategic insight, and operational expertise that continue to shape her professional approach today.
Chynna’s strong business background, combined with her deep passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to real estate, have resulted in a long, impressive, and proven track record of successful transactions in the luxury real estate market across both Calgary and Central Alberta. She is known as a consummate, polished, and highly professional leader with extensive, detailed, and nuanced market knowledge, sharp, effective, and strategic negotiating skills, and an unwavering dedication to providing the highest level of personalized, attentive, and client-focused service.
Her reputation reflects Engel & Völkers Calgary’s values of integrity, exclusivity, and excellence, aligning with the brand’s mission to deliver exceptional experiences in buying and selling luxury properties. Chynna’s leadership emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and global reach, ensuring clients benefit from both local expertise and international exposure. She consistently demonstrates a commitment to guiding clients through complex transactions with clarity, confidence, and care, making her a trusted advisor in the competitive luxury market.
Her ability to combine business acumen with genuine passion for real estate sets her apart as a leader who not only understands numbers, contracts, and negotiations but also appreciates the emotional, aspirational, and lifestyle-driven aspects of property ownership. Chynna’s work highlights the importance of building relationships, fostering trust, and delivering results that exceed expectations. Through Engel & Völkers Calgary, she continues to elevate the standard of real estate service, offering clients access to exclusive listings, innovative marketing strategies, and a global network of professionals. Her dedication to excellence ensures that every transaction reflects precision, professionalism, and care.
Chynna Winter’s career embodies resilience, innovation, and success, making her a respected figure in Calgary’s business and real estate communities. Her leadership inspires colleagues, clients, and peers, reinforcing her role as a trailblazer in luxury real estate and a trusted partner for those seeking exceptional service and outstanding results.
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