🎙️ I Love Kelowna

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Kelowna stories with practical business texture.

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I Love Kelowna is a warm local interview show built around people with a Kelowna or entrepreneurial connection. Its conversations move from chiropractic research and real estate service habits to acting, parenting, sales systems, college admissions, and U.S. property investing.

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About 🎙️ I Love Kelowna

I Love Kelowna is a long-running interview show centered on the people, work, and daily texture of Kelowna and the Okanagan. Its point of view is proudly local. The conversations are not limited to tourism or lifestyle, though the setting matters. They follow guests into the practical mechanics of careers, businesses, families, service habits, and personal reinvention. A chiropractor can speak about clinical practice, immune-function research with a university, and why keeping practitioners under one roof helps a team communicate. A real estate conversation can turn into a discussion of phone calls, fast response times, early mornings, school pickup, and the way parenting shapes leadership. An actor and VP of sales can bring the show into corporate services, local hiring, bookkeeping, accounting, HR, mergers and acquisitions, and the loneliness business owners feel when growth gets ahead of structure. Older Newtown Big Dreams episodes widen the map, bringing in customer service coaching, sales-process design, U.S. real estate tax strategy, and college admissions guidance. The show’s style is informal and direct. It often sounds like a local coffee meeting that found its way onto a microphone. That looseness is part of the appeal. Guests are given space to explain what they actually do, and the host tends to foreground useful information alongside personal backstory. The strongest episodes work as small portraits of ambition in a regional community: people building clinics, serving clients, changing careers, raising families, and solving operational problems one conversation at a time. I Love Kelowna is especially suited to listeners who want more than a scenic postcard of the Okanagan. It offers a working view of the city, told through entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and community-minded guests who are still in motion.

Made for: For listeners interested in Kelowna, the Okanagan, entrepreneurship, local professionals, and candid career stories. It also fits people who like practical conversations about service, leadership, real estate, health, and family routines.

What sets it apart: The show blends civic affection with nuts-and-bolts professional detail, giving local guests room to explain how their work actually operates. It feels less like a polished interview circuit and more like a record of a growing community talking through its own ambitions.

In their own words

🎙️ I Love Kelowna is a long-running conversational podcast celebrating the people and stories that make Kelowna and the Central Okanagan vibrant and unique. Across more than 243 episodes, host Luke Menkes sits down with entrepreneurs, creators, founders, community leaders and fascinating locals to explore three simple questions: 1️⃣ Why Kelowna? How did you choose this place as home? 2️⃣ What’s your journey? The real story of how you became who you are 3️⃣ What are you building now? Your work, purpose and impact This show isn’t about products or services – it’s about people. Guests open up about their lives, lessons, challenges and inspirations, offering real insight into what makes the Oka…

Kelowna and the Okanaganlocal entrepreneurshipcustomer servicereal estate workhealth and chiropractic careleadership and parentingcareer reinventionsales and business systems

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Episodes

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    Dive In – Lessons Learnt Since Business School with Rael Bricker

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  2. 2

    The Power to Speak Naked with Tyler Foley

    ·1h 1m
  3. 3

    Empathy, Leadership and Love with Ash Simpson

    ·1h 10m
  4. 4

    From Spectacles to Sparkles: Laura Draycott's Miss Senior World Pageant Story

    ·36m
  5. 5

    From Corporate Nights to Camera Lights: The Unlikely Journey of VP turned Actor Mark Tompkins

    ·40m
  6. 6

    Keeping the Real in Real Estate with Stephanie Heiser

    ·45m
  7. 7

    The Givers Mindset with E.A. Csolkovits

    ·48m
  8. 8

    Unwrap Your Passion at Any Age with Karen Putz

    ·29m
  9. 9

    Changing the way we treat children's mental health - Roseanne Capanna-Hodge

    ·44m
  10. 10

    Drop Kick the Drama! with Madonna Hannah

    ·58m
  11. 11

    Build Your Brand with Effective Public and Media Relations - Tracy Lamourie

    ·49m
  12. 12

    From Drug Addict to Entrepreneur with Daniel Blue

    ·33m
  13. 13

    Covid Global Tension and Citizen Pushback with Brian Cates

    ·1h 1m
  14. 14

    Latest Durham Special Counsel happenings with Brian Cates

    ·58m
  15. 15

    Success Left a Clue with Robert Raymond Riopel

    ·52m
  16. 16

    Million Dollar Hobbies with Victoria Wieck

    ·1h 3m
  17. 17

    Connected Sponsors and Strategic Partnerships with Sheila Farragher-Gemma

    ·38m
  18. 18

    Practical Wisdoms @ Work with Lynn Whitbeck

    ·55m
  19. 19

    From Homeless to Techy Nerd to Doctor with Ty Belknap

    ·55m
  20. 20

    In the Name of Human Rights with Cetvies

    ·40m
  21. 21

    Sports Team Branding and Marketing with Lucas Caneda

    ·38m
  22. 22

    Leadership for Landlords with Anthony Russell

    ·46m
  23. 23

    Whole Person Podcast with Evan Herrman

    ·42m
  24. 24

    Mike Lindell's Cyber Symposium Advance Discussion with Brian Cates

    ·1h 6m
  25. 25

    Networking That Makes a Lasting Impression with Swire Ho

    ·33m
  26. 26

    15-Year Podcast Veteran Rich Butler on growing up in Queens, NY

    ·1h
  27. 27

    Digital Toolbox to Grow Your Business Fast with Lorraine Ball

    ·49m
  28. 28

    Unicorn Shadows, Recovering from Childhood Abuse and Trauma with Teri Wellbrock

    ·38m
  29. 29

    Establish Instant Credibility with Beth Nydick

    ·33m
  30. 30

    Confidence is a Skill with Christine Woodward

    ·44m
  31. 31

    Julio Gonzalez played a key role in crafting Trump's 2017 Tax Reform

    ·24m
  32. 32

    The Art and Science of Mastering Executive Challenges with Robert White

    ·55m
  33. 33

    Barby Ingle is a Cheerleader of Hope for people suffering with chronic pain

    ·42m
  34. 34

    Custom-made Apps quick and easy with John Lee

    ·19m
  35. 35

    Small Wins Effect Big Change with Catherine Cantey

    ·25m
  36. 36

    The Biden Administration is Crumbling – with Brian Cates

    ·1h 9m
  37. 37

    The Comprehensive World of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Graham Jenkins

    ·52m
  38. 38

    The 3-Day Weekend Club with Wade Galt

    ·43m
  39. 39

    Get Published and Get Seen with Dr. Morissa Schwartz

    ·26m
  40. 40

    The Bezos Letters with Steve Anderson

    ·45m
  41. 41

    Election Integrity, Biden and the Red State Firewall with Brian Cates

    ·1h 15m
  42. 42

    Sustainable Growth and Community Revitalization with Storm Cunningham

    ·40m
  43. 43

    Speak With No Fear - Mike Acker

    ·32m
  44. 44

    Career Resilience with Chelle Johnson

    ·28m
  45. 45

    Helping Real Estate Agents become more effective and efficient with Mike Solitro

    ·39m
  46. 46

    American Politics, 2020 Election and Donald J. Trump - with Brian Cates

    ·1h 12m
  47. 47

    Going ALL IN with Jefferson Rogers

    ·37m
  48. 48

    Speak Up, Stand Out and Shine with Regina Huber

    ·52m
  49. 49

    John Davis is the Corporate Action Hero

    ·54m
  50. 50

    The 7th Foundation & One Movement with Andrew Calderella

    ·55m
  51. 51

    Million Dollar Collar with Rob Kessler

    ·36m
  52. 52

    Every top performer must have a coach and a mentor with Paul Tompkins

    ·47m
  53. 53

    The Secret Sauce for Facebook Ads with Chuck Sharpsteen

    ·38m
  54. 54

    Creating and protecting your Intellectual Property with Devin Miller

    ·38m
  55. 55

    Get the IRS off your back and keep them off! with Charles J. Read

    ·41m
  56. 56

    Helping everyone to be more successful in business and in life with Tim Kubiak

    ·31m
  57. 57

    Feeding Your Brain is the Most Important Thing with Luke Menkes

    ·32m
  58. 58

    Flirting With Disaster - Traveling with Angie Orth

    ·47m
  59. 59

    Chris Howard is the Architect of Dreams

    ·1h 3m
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    Making Your Business Buyable with Steve Preda

    ·40m
  61. 61

    Celebrating the amazing Okanagan outdoors with Meredith Schuurman

    ·44m
  62. 62

    Helping traumatized children by Animal Assisted Therapy with Deanne Leung

    ·40m
  63. 63

    Bridging the gap between Local Farms and Customers with Jaye Siegmueller

    ·31m
  64. 64

    Carolily Finery - High-end Jewelry with Danielle Scheven

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  65. 65

    Personal Growth and Healing through Creative Writing with Molly Gibson Kirby

    ·52m
  66. 66

    Infusing Positivity into Graphic Design with Haley Kennedy

    ·33m
  67. 67

    Changing the Stigma around Addiction with Geri Pauls, Karis Support Society

    ·22m
  68. 68

    Culinary Magic and Food Wisdom with Scott Nystrom

    ·40m
  69. 69

    Surrounded by Beautiful Artwork at Karmyc Bazaar with Jennelle McGuire

    ·29m
  70. 70

    Regina Leung Metaphysical Energy Healer and Reiki Master

    ·48m
  71. 71

    Holistic Lifestyle with The Green Vanity - Award-winning makeup artist Nikki Hunter

    ·41m
  72. 72

    Chocolate Covered French Fries - A Recipe for any Relationship with Kevin Kishor

    ·45m
  73. 73

    Curly Frog Farm and Black Walnut Seeds with Brenda Dureault

    ·39m
  74. 74

    HEChanged it - Men's Mental Health and Wellbeing with Candace Chisolm

    ·51m
  75. 75

    Relationships founded on integrity, trust and commitment to common goals - Ginny Becker

    ·31m
  76. 76

    Human Trafficking is a much bigger problem than most people realize - Michelle Bulriss

    ·51m
  77. 77

    Obsessed with marketing with Alex VandeLaar

    ·57m
  78. 78

    Preserving Kelowna's heritage buildings with Lynda Norman

    ·36m
  79. 79

    No better way to promote yourself or your business than Solid Rock Video - Nathan Peacock

    ·52m
  80. 80

    Hurt, Heal, Repeat: Nathan Hutton is a great mentor for troubled youth

    ·1h 12m
  81. 81

    Living the American Dream - Sales and Negotiation Expert Romina Muhametaj

    ·39m
  82. 82

    Beautiful hair without all of the harsh chemicals - Inspirado Designs

    ·48m
  83. 83

    Psychedelics for Mental Health! with Daniil Khodoso

    ·47m
  84. 84

    Super Delicious and Nutritious: Vegan and Gluten Free baking with Jaide & Joel's Baking Co.

    ·45m
  85. 85

    Nagging Doubt Winery with Rob Westbury

    ·38m
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    The 6 Cs of Entrepreneurship with Dark Horse Entrepreneur Tracy Brinkman

    ·47m
  87. 87

    Using Pinterest for Marketing with Sarah De La Coeur

    ·49m
  88. 88

    Coming Out of her Shell with Olga Poreda

    ·17m
  89. 89

    Tops Agency and the burgeoning Kelowna Indie Film Industry

    ·40m
  90. 90

    Buy the Bottle! All about the BC liquor industry with Jenny Newell

    ·28m
  91. 91

    Ice Cream in the Cupboard: Early Onset Alzheimers with Pat Moffett

    ·29m
  92. 92

    Occupational Health - What you need to know! With Steven Kupidy

    ·35m
  93. 93

    Combining Stunning Visuals and Entrepreneurial Spirit - Sweet Dee's Flowers

    ·24m
  94. 94

    From Israel to the Okanagan - Wonderful Wines Brought to Life by Efi Perel

    ·35m
  95. 95

    World Class Baking from Slovakia to the Okanagan with Jan Petrasek

    ·26m
  96. 96

    Vegan Food that's Healthy, Delicious and Photogenic with Shaun Sanders, Renegade Kitchen

    ·32m
  97. 97

    Define and Deliver Exceptional Customer Service with Dr. Kelly Henry

    Host Luke Menkes interviews Dr.

    ·24m
  98. 98

    Optimizing the College Admissions Process with Lindsay Fried

    Interview with Lindsay Freed, founder of Simply Admissions, about her work as an independent educational consultant helping students navigate college admissions and scholarships.

    ·23m
  99. 99

    Organizing Chaos and Simplifying the Complex with John Tsourakis

    Interview with sales expert John Sarakis on building effective sales processes and leadership techniques.

    ·33m
  100. 100

    Maximizing US Real Estate Returns via 1031 Exchange with Dave Foster

    Host Luke Menkes interviews Dave Foster, founder of 1031 Investor, about real estate investing and tax-saving strategies like the 1031 Exchange.

    ·49m
  101. 101

    The Comprehensive World of Chiropractic Care with Dr. Graham Jenkins

    Hidden gem

    Dr. Graham Jenkins says chiropractic care may affect immune function, citing a UBCO study and a 1993 HIV/AIDS-era paper.

    Jan 20, 2024·52m·2 clips
  102. 102

    Empathy, Leadership and Love with Ash Simpson

    Hidden gem

    Luke J.

    Sep 18, 2023·1h 10m·4 clips
  103. 103

    From Spectacles to Sparkles: Laura Draycott's Miss Senior World Pageant Story

    Aug 27, 2023·36m
  104. 104

    From Corporate Nights to Camera Lights: The Unlikely Journey of VP turned Actor Mark Tompkins

    Hidden gem

    Luke J.

    Jul 7, 2023·40m·3 clips
  105. 105

    Keeping the Real in Real Estate with Stephanie Heiser

    Feb 10, 2022·45m
  106. 106

    Unwrap Your Passion at Any Age with Karen Putz

    Jan 20, 2022·29m
  107. 107

    The Givers Mindset with E.A. Csolkovits

    Jan 20, 2022·48m
  108. 108

    Changing the way we treat children's mental health - Roseanne Capanna-Hodge

    Roseanne Capanna-Hodge explains why chronic stress can become clinical anxiety and how the nervous system responds.

    Dec 2, 2021·44m·2 clips
  109. 109

    Drop Kick the Drama! with Madonna Hannah

    Hidden gem

    Madonna Hannah explains how teachers can stop three or four bullies from hijacking an entire classroom.

    Dec 1, 2021·58m·2 clips
  110. 110

    Build Your Brand with Effective Public and Media Relations - Tracy Lamourie

    Nov 30, 2021·49m
  111. 111

    From Drug Addict to Entrepreneur with Daniel Blue

    Nov 29, 2021·33m
  112. 112

    Covid Global Tension and Citizen Pushback with Brian Cates

    Nov 23, 2021·1h 1m
  113. 113

    Latest Durham Special Counsel happenings with Brian Cates

    Nov 19, 2021·58m
  114. 114

    Optimizing the College Admissions Process with Lindsay Fried

    Nov 18, 2021·23m
  115. 115

    Success Left a Clue with Robert Raymond Riopel

    Nov 17, 2021·52m
  116. 116

    Million Dollar Hobbies with Victoria Wieck

    Nov 9, 2021·1h 3m
  117. 117

    Connected Sponsors and Strategic Partnerships with Sheila Farragher-Gemma

    Nov 5, 2021·38m
  118. 118

    Practical Wisdoms @ Work with Lynn Whitbeck

    Nov 4, 2021·55m
  119. 119

    From Homeless to Techy Nerd to Doctor with Ty Belknap

    Nov 1, 2021·55m
  120. 120

    In the Name of Human Rights with Cetvies

    Oct 24, 2021·40m
  121. 121

    Sports Team Branding and Marketing with Lucas Caneda

    Oct 21, 2021·38m
  122. 122

    Leadership for Landlords with Anthony Russell

    Sep 7, 2021·46m
  123. 123

    Whole Person Podcast with Evan Herrman

    Sep 6, 2021·42m
  124. 124

    Mike Lindell's Cyber Symposium Advance Discussion with Brian Cates

    Aug 12, 2021·1h 6m
  125. 125

    15-Year Podcast Veteran Rich Butler on growing up in Queens, NY

    Aug 9, 2021·1h
  126. 126

    Digital Toolbox to Grow Your Business Fast with Lorraine Ball

    Aug 9, 2021·49m
  127. 127

    Networking That Makes a Lasting Impression with Swire Ho

    Aug 9, 2021·33m
  128. 128

    Organizing Chaos and Simplifying the Complex with John Tsourakis

    Aug 1, 2021·33m
  129. 129

    Unicorn Shadows, Recovering from Childhood Abuse and Trauma with Teri Wellbrock

    Jul 26, 2021·38m
  130. 130

    Establish Instant Credibility with Beth Nydick

    Jul 25, 2021·33m
  131. 131

    Confidence is a Skill with Christine Woodward

    Jul 24, 2021·44m
  132. 132

    Julio Gonzalez played a key role in crafting Trump's 2017 Tax Reform

    Jul 19, 2021·24m
  133. 133

    The Art and Science of Mastering Executive Challenges with Robert White

    Jul 19, 2021·55m
  134. 134

    Barby Ingle is a Cheerleader of Hope for people suffering with chronic pain

    Jul 18, 2021·42m
  135. 135

    Small Wins Effect Big Change with Catherine Cantey

    Jul 14, 2021·25m
  136. 136

    Custom-made Apps quick and easy with John Lee

    Jul 14, 2021·19m
  137. 137

    The Biden Administration is Crumbling – with Brian Cates

    Jul 11, 2021·1h 9m
  138. 138

    The 3-Day Weekend Club with Wade Galt

    Jul 7, 2021·43m
  139. 139

    Dive In – Lessons Learnt Since Business School with Rael Bricker

    Jul 7, 2021·48m
  140. 140

    Get Published and Get Seen with Dr. Morissa Schwartz

    Jul 6, 2021·26m
  141. 141

    The Bezos Letters with Steve Anderson

    Jul 6, 2021·45m
  142. 142

    Election Integrity, Biden and the Red State Firewall with Brian Cates

    Jun 25, 2021·1h 15m
  143. 143

    Sustainable Growth and Community Revitalization with Storm Cunningham

    Jun 18, 2021·40m
  144. 144

    Speak With No Fear - Mike Acker

    Jun 16, 2021·32m
  145. 145

    Career Resilience with Chelle Johnson

    Jun 16, 2021·28m
  146. 146

    Helping Real Estate Agents become more effective and efficient with Mike Solitro

    Jun 13, 2021·39m
  147. 147

    American Politics, 2020 Election and Donald J. Trump - with Brian Cates

    Jun 12, 2021·1h 12m
  148. 148

    Going ALL IN with Jefferson Rogers

    Jun 7, 2021·37m
  149. 149

    Speak Up, Stand Out and Shine with Regina Huber

    Jun 4, 2021·52m
  150. 150

    John Davis is the Corporate Action Hero

    Jun 3, 2021·54m