The Studio D Podcast

TLDR: A powerful conversation about neuroplasticity, stress, and the connection between the mind and body - and how changing your thoughts can completely change your life.In this episode, Matt sits down with Marie Barker, founder of Marie Barker Wellness and a MindBody Wellness Practitioner, for a deep and honest conversation about stress, healing, self-awareness, and what it really means to feel good. Marie shares her journey thro...

TLDR: A real, honest conversation about leadership, values, and why the best results come from human connection - not performance metrics.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Brett Elmgren, founder of Axum Leadership, to explore what leadership actually looks like in practice. With a background in HR and organizational strategy, Brett shares how leadership is often misunderstood - and why it should be treated as a pr...

TLDR: A grounded conversation about creativity, personal evolution, and how trusting your voice can unlock both professional and personal growth.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Christine Marie, creative professional and entrepreneur, to talk about the journey of building a life and career around creativity. Christine shares how her path evolved through exploration, risk-taking, and learning to trust her instinct...

TLDR: A thoughtful conversation about purpose-driven work, leadership, and how strong relationships shape meaningful careers.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Roberta Barrington, community leader and nonprofit executive, to talk about building a career centered on impact. Roberta shares lessons from her leadership journey, including how collaboration, empathy, and clear purpose guide both organizations and individ...

TLDR: A candid conversation about leadership, courage, and how trusting your instincts can shape both career and life decisions.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Monique Simair, entrepreneur and community leader, to talk about the realities of building businesses while staying grounded in personal values. Monique shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey, including navigating uncertainty, making tough decis...

TLDR: A grounded conversation about leadership, people-first culture, and why strong teams are built through trust, clarity, and consistent communication.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Hannah Wheeler, marketing and communications leader, to talk about what it takes to build healthy, high-performing teams. Hannah shares lessons from her career working across organizations and how strong leadership often comes do...

TLDR: A real conversation about discipline, mindset, and how consistent habits build confidence, performance, and long-term success.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Tre Bynoe, athlete and entrepreneur, to talk about the mindset required to pursue high performance in both sport and life. Tre shares lessons from his journey through competitive athletics, how discipline and routine shape daily performance, and why p...

TLDR: A thoughtful conversation on leadership, career pivots, and how curiosity and courage shape meaningful professional growth.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Heather Morrison, marketing and communications leader, to talk about building a career through curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to take risks. Heather shares how her path evolved across roles and industries, the importance of staying open to ne...

TLDR: A real conversation about building a business through persistence, learning on the fly, and focusing on what actually creates value.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Levi Smith, entrepreneur and business owner, to talk about the realities of starting and growing a company from the ground up. Levi shares lessons from early risks, figuring things out through experience, and why adaptability matters more than h...

TLDR: A practical conversation on leadership, growth, and why the best businesses are built on relationships - not transactions.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Andrew McDonald, business leader and entrepreneur, to talk about what it really takes to grow a business while staying grounded in people-first values. Andrew shares lessons from building and leading teams, how trust and relationships shape long-term succ...

TLDR: Here’s the podcast description for Cam Zimmer, written in the same structure and tone as the previous episodes and based on the transcript.  

A practical conversation about how data, experimentation, and curiosity drive modern marketing success.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Cam Zimmer, marketing leader and growth strategist, to talk about what it really takes to build marketing that p...

TLDR: A calm, honest conversation about money, simplicity, and how confidence - not optimization - leads to a better financial life.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Evan Neufeld, financial planner and founder of Cedar Point Wealth, to talk about what it actually means to “retire with confidence.” Evan shares why most people feel overwhelmed or anxious about money, how simplicity is often the most...

TLDR: A behind-the-scenes look at how food, farming, and storytelling intersect - and why simple, repeated messaging matters more than ever.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Amber Johnson, Director of Marketing and Communications at Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, to explore what modern marketing looks like in agriculture and food systems. Amber shares how she balances grower-facing communications with U.S. marke...

TLDR: A thoughtful conversation on how clarity, curiosity, and well-designed systems help people and teams do their best work.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Josie Kornelson, performance and compensation systems consultant at Lead Up Coaching & Consulting, to unpack how organizations can better support growth, motivation, and retention. Josie explains what compensation systems really are, why career pat...

TLDR: Great conversation - here’s the episode description for Alex Black, written in the same format, tone, and structure as the others, and based strictly on the transcript.  

A grounded, people-first look at what great leadership really requires - and why culture is built in the small moments.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Alex Black, HR professional and people leader at SIIT, to unpa...

TLDR: A thoughtful conversation on people-first leadership, honest communication, and building teams that actually work well together.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Jen Korney, Operations Director at ZU to talk about what it really takes to lead people - not just projects. Jen shares her journey from product owner to operations leadership, how clear communication and trust shape strong teams, and why creat...

TLDR: Building social media that actually works means showing up consistently, sounding human, and focusing on what truly matters.In this episode, Matt sits down with Colby Anderson, co-founder of Scout Media, to break down what effective organic social media really looks like for businesses today. Colby shares hard-earned insights from creating thousands of pieces of content for clients across industries, including why being on ca...

TLDR: A powerful reminder that the fastest way to change your life is to start leading yourself - on purpose.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Corliss Rassyle, keynote speaker, empowerment expert, author, and founder of Lead Conference Canada, to talk about what it really means to lead yourself first. Corliss shares how entrepreneurship, loss, and personal reinvention shaped her philosophy that every next lev...

TLDR: Marketing doesn’t work without trust - and trust is built long before the sale ever happens.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Kevin Meldrum, Senior Regional Marketing Manager at MNP, to talk about why relationship-driven marketing still outperforms hype, tactics, and quick wins. Kevin shares how his early career at the Chamber of Commerce shaped his grounded approach to marketing, why simplicity i...