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This half hour show provides a platform for podcasters to present and promote their content to a wider audience and across multiple platforms. Do you have a podcast? Want to expand your audience and extend your reach? Send us your podcast (info@1059theregion.com) and we’ll do the rest – your content, unfiltered.

Publisher

105.9 The Region

Category

arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Oct 2020

Latest episode

28 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

203 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2024

   How Money Works - Hem Bhatt - Financial Adviser - Primerica

   Ann Rohmer talks with Hem Bhatt in this 4th instalment of How Money Works. Hem examines why people get into money difficulties and introduces new concepts for prevention solutions. Disclaimer: Primerica is the trade name of Primerica, Inc., an organization that markets financial services through various affiliated companies in Canada, including PFSL Fund Management Ltd., PFSL Investments Canada Ltd., Primerica Financial Services Ltd., Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada, and Primerica Client Services Inc., as well as affiliated companies in the U.S. (collectively the "Primerica Companies"). Primerica offers a business opportunity that involves the sale of term life insurance and various other financial service products. Primerica representatives are independent contractors, not employees. Their earnings are based on the sale of products offered by Primerica and also qualifying product referrals. Importantly, Primerica representatives must be appropriately licensed for each product line before they are qualified to make a sale. In Canada, the part-time opportunity may be subject to certain restrictions, depending on your occupation. Primerica representatives are not financial or estate planners, lawyers, tax advisors, credit counselors or debt managers. For related advice, individuals should consult an appropriately licensed professional. All references to "plans" or "financial plans" are to be understood as synonymous with the term "financial game plan" and should not be misconstrued as constituting financial planning. References to various milestone achievements and levels of success involve sales force representatives who have achieved extraordinary levels of cash flow during their careers. Personal cash flow levels fluctuate, and these achievements do not reflect earnings of typical representatives. The strategy or tips being suggested may not apply to everyone in every situation and do not guarantee any success of outcome. From January 1 through December 31, 2022, Primerica paid cash flow to its Canadian sales force at an average of $17,141, which includes commissions paid in Canadian dollars on all lines of business to life licensed representatives. "Ownership" refers to the conditional right of an eligible Regional Vice President (RVP) to transfer his or her business to another eligible RVP, subject to the consent of Primerica and subject to terms, conditions and regulatory requirements. The Ownership Program Document and policies located on POL control in all respects. The examples and information herein are for educational purposes and are not intended to be a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security or to adopt a particular investment strategy or to be a solicitation of a life insurance policy. For more information, refer to https://bit.ly/PriDisclosures (https://bit.ly/PriDisclosures).

2. 

   15 Jun 2024

   Taipei Economic & Cultural Office

   Welcome to business in Taiwan. During the next 30 minutes, Glynn Perkin's is going to help us discover the opportunities and benefits of doing business with the island nation. To help us with that journey, we are joined by Anita Chan and Wayne Lee.

3. 

   1 Jun 2024

   Car Tunes: Alberta Bound - The Paul Brandt Journey / Best of Alberta's Finest

   The Paul Brandt Journey Welcome to a preview of  "Car Tunes," a celebration of the songs and artists we love to listen to in the car. hosted by Canadian Country Music Icon Paul Brandt. This series is your backstage pass to the vibrant music scene of Alberta. We'll explore the careers of Terri Clark, Legend Ian Tyson, KD Lang, Jan Arden and Grammy-nominated indie artist Leslie Feist. Our journey begins with Paul Brandt, the most awarded male Canadian country artist in history. From his breakthrough single "My Heart Has a History" to the country hit "I Do," his tunes have become staples of Canadian country music. This episode dives deep into his transformative journey, from his humble beginnings as a Calgary nurse to becoming a music phenomenon. Best of Alberta's Finest In this special edition of "Car Tunes," host Paul Brandt takes listeners on a nostalgic journey, revisiting the most memorable moments and the incredible artists from Alberta's rich musical landscape featured throughout the series. This episode serves as a grand finale, highlighting the extraordinary careers of Alberta's finest musicians and their timeless songs that many have enjoyed singing along to in their cars. Paul starts the episode by looking back at Episode One, which centered on his own musical journey. From his early days as a nurse in Calgary to his rise as a country music star, he reflects on key moments like the release of his hit single "My Heart Has a History." The episode then revisits the remarkable career of Terri Clark, the country music icon from Medicine Hat, celebrated in Episode Two. Paul recalls Terri's breakthrough hit "Better Things to Do" and her rise to fame in both Canada and the U.S. In Episode Three, the podcast paid tribute to the late Ian Tyson, the legendary cowboy singer-songwriter known for the enduring classic "Four Strong Winds." Paul reminisces about Tyson's deep connection to Alberta and his significant contribution to Canadian music. Episode Four's focus was on the "Prairie Powerhouses" Jann Arden and k.d. lang. The episode highlighted Jann Arden's emotional hit "Insensitive" and k.d. lang's transformative cover of Leonard Cohen’s "Hallelujah," underscoring their impact on the Canadian music scene and beyond. Finally, Episode Five explored the indie-pop world of Leslie Feist, known simply as "Feist." Her global hit "1234" from the album "The Reminder" exemplifies the diverse talent emerging from Alberta. Paul emphasizes that each of these artists has a unique connection to Alberta, whether through the landscapes that inspired them, the cultural heritage they carry, or the memories they've created. Their stories represent perseverance, innovation, and the spirit of Alberta. As the series concludes, Paul celebrates the richness of Alberta's music scene, spanning genres from country to indie-pop and folk to modern ballads. He acknowledges the need for more episodes to cover other iconic Alberta artists like George Fox, Nickelback, Brett Kissel, and Joni Mitchell. Join Paul Brandt in this special episode of "Car Tunes" as he signs off, reminding listeners to keep an ear out for the next generation of Alberta's music talent and their stories. This episode is a heartwarming farewell to a series that has celebrated the power of music to connect us and enrich our cultural tapestry. About Paul: Paul Brandt (https://www.paulbrandt.com/) is the most awarded male Canadian country artist in history. His 1996 debut RIAA-certified Gold album Calm Before the Storm went on to sell one million albums internationally, propelled by the #1 single and wedding classic “I Do”. Stateside, his #5 and #1 charting songs “My Heart Has A History”, and “I Do” were the first to chart by a male Canadian Country artist on the US Billboard Top 20 since 1976. Throughout his remarkable career, Paul has always focused on using his celebrity to help by shining a light on the lives of those less fortunate and has encouraged others to do the same. He has travelled extensively to developing countries around the world to raise awareness for various humanitarian aid organizations. His 12 career albums have spawned hit singles, multiple Album of the Year awards, gold, platinum, and multi-platinum performances. According to Nielsen BDS in 2020, of the Top 25 Canadian Country songs, 6 were released by Paul Brandt, and his song “My Heart Has a History” is the most-played Canadian Country song since the chart began. Paul is also the most-played Canadian Country Artist on Country Radio in history (Nielsen BDS). He has had 27 top-ten songs at Canadian Radio. His song “For You” (Brandt/Rosen) was selected to promote the 2002 major motion picture We Were Soldiers, and was performed by Dave Matthews and Johnny Cash. In 2015, the Canadian Independent Music Association celebrated Paul’s reaching “Road Gold Status” as a top headliner and major box office draw in Canada, and his EP “Frontier” was nominated for Album of the Year at The 2016 Juno Awards. The hit single “I’m An Open Road” from that collection is certified Gold. In 2017, Paul Brandt was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame & Western Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. His 2019 Canadian “The Journey Tour” featured his most recent radio singles “All About Her” (Top 10 Canadian Country Radio) and “Bittersweet” (featuring Lindsay Ell) continue to speak to Brandt’s enduring impact and influence on country music audiences and industry as he played arenas across Canada. During the 2019 Canadian Country Music Awards, Paul was honoured with the Slaight Music Humanitarian of the Year Award for his accomplishments with his “Not In My City” (www.notinmycity.ca) movement, which seeks to end human trafficking with a focus on preventing childhood sexual exploitation. Recognizing his dedication to ending human trafficking and child sexual exploitation, in November 2019, Elder Leonard Bastien honoured Paul with a Blackfoot name: Buffalo Bull Shield.  Over 2020-2022, Paul has been honoured to chair the Government of Alberta’s Human Trafficking Task Force, another first for a Country Musician in Canada. As a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee award and numerous other national and regional humanitarian nods, Paul is committed to serving those in need through various charitable endeavours including his Buckspring Foundation. A proud champion of The Great Trail, Paul is dedicated to creating and supporting spaces for respectful discussion and fostering meaningful community through his artistic platform. Paul always strives to surprise and delight with his art and prefers to take the road less travelled. With a passion for story and community, Paul enjoys using his celebrity platform to engage and connect with people in a deep and meaningful way. When he’s not creating what he calls “stuff the world needs”, he has been known to take on projects to help others do the same. He served as Mount Royal University’s “Storyteller in Residence” at the Bissett School of Business, where he worked with students to create business and social enterprise projects utilizing the Paul Brandt Brand. In 2019, Paul began working with students at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), sharing his celebrity platform and inviting students to join him on his next creative project.  He is currently writing and working on a new music project. Paul lives with his wife Liz and their two children on The Buckspring Ranch in the foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains.

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