Rooted Here, a Bamboo Shoots podcast hosted by Dran Chetty, features deep, one-hour conversations with the leaders, creators, and visionaries shaping our province Saskatchewan.
This series goes beyond surface-level success to share the raw "human story" of local changemakers—from their early beginnings and the hurdles they overcame, to their current passions and the lasting legacy they want to leave on the community.
It is a dedicated space celebrating inspiring growth, resilience, and the people making a genuine difference right where they are.
Trust shapes how a business serves its clients, supports its employees, and prepares for change. In Episode 24 of Rooted Here, Mitch Redekopp, CEO of Rivercity Technology Services Ltd., shares the experiences behind his approach to leadership, from working as a restaurant line cook to leading a Saskatoon technology company. Mitch’s move into IT began with a young family and a desire for a more stable future. He reflects on leaving the restaurant industry, returning to school, and becoming the...
31 Oct 2026
Be Authentic, Ask For Help: Leadership, Resilience, and Rethinking Aging
What if asking for help gives someone else the chance to make a difference? In this episode of Rooted Here, we sit down with Debbie Brown from the Saskatoon Council on Aging to explore authenticity, resilience and what it means to lead with care. Debbie reflects on growing up in rural Saskatchewan, the teachers who shaped her understanding of leadership and the importance of respecting different perspectives. She shares how learning to embrace her own voice helped her become an advocate for o...
26 Oct 2026
Rooted Here | One Hour a Week: Mentorship, Belonging, and Leading with Empathy
What difference can one hour a week make in a young person’s life? In this episode of Rooted Here, we sit down with Kim Megyesi, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and Area, to explore mentorship, belonging and what it means to lead with empathy. Kim reflects on growing up in a small town in Washington State and moving to Saskatoon for a two-year volunteer placement. That experience introduced her to Big Brothers Big Sisters, a leader who became her mentor and a career in the nonp...
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