The Three Selves Podcast

For the Love of Books

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:30:00 GMT

From nightlife reporter in New York to founder of Book Huddle—a 400,000-strong community and sold-out retreat series—Western alum Lauren Moore built a brand on authenticity and storytelling. She shares how trusting her inner voice transformed uncertainty into entrepreneurial confidence.

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What's Your Frame of Mind?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Guided by the belief that freedom is the ultimate measure of success, Western alum Sam Laliberte has built a life centered on autonomy and purpose. From her first venture with Biz Inc. and co-founding Ezzy Lynn to leading the Freedom Lifestyle community, Sam shares how aligning work with values can create true fulfillment.

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How Do You Show Up?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

“Ten meetings a week. Every week. For life.” That mantra guided Western Award of Merit recipient and Calgary Top 40 Under 40 honouree Avnish Mehta, as he built and nurtured multiple thriving businesses—from a public speaking consultancy to a craft brewery. He shares why inviting honest feedback and giving generously are key to lasting success.

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Pickleball and Poetry

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:15:00 GMT

Western FIMS grad Ricki Liorti juggles life as operations manager for his family’s construction company, a passionate pickler, published poet, and popular podcaster. From his “airport test” for choosing great teammates to the art of the pivot, Ricki shares how small shifts—not big overhauls—can spark real change.

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From Policing to Professorship

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:53 GMT

Once a police officer tracking armed robbers and serial killers, Western alum Michael Arntfield spent his nights earning a PhD. Now a tenured professor, he reflects on the privilege of policing, the pull of returning to Western, and how navigating risk shaped his path from crime scenes to campus.

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Embracing the Messy

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Named one of the top 10 most influential Black corporate leaders to follow in 2023, Western alum Chloe McKenzie has built a career on curiosity and courage. Now VP, People and Culture at one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies, she shares how asking better questions and learning from setbacks can propel us toward a more purposeful life.

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Welcome to the Three Selves Podcast

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:51:02 GMT

Welcome to The Three Selves podcast! Join us as chat with fellow Western alumni who’ve engaged in the, often messy, but ultimately rewarding undertaking of discovering their true self in their life’s work.

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