Buzz Worthy
Buzz Worthy

Buzz Worthy

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Buzz Worthy is a podcast about bold entrepreneurs and everyday people redefining what’s possible, right here in our own backyards. Each episode reveals the raw, rare & untold stories behind the businesses and personal breakthroughs that impact the people they serve. We pull back the curtain on confidence, resilience, grit, failure, reinvention, and the wild courage it takes to build something from nothing. These aren’t just business stories, they’re human stories, rooted in ambition, community, and the belief that greatness can come from anywhere.

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When No One Bets on You, Bet on Yourself with Gharsa Amin Founder of Kavodax
MAR 17, 2026
When No One Bets on You, Bet on Yourself with Gharsa Amin Founder of Kavodax
<p><em>What do you do when the risk of getting a job feels just as high as starting a business?</em></p><p>For <strong>Gharsa Amin</strong>, the answer was simple: bet on herself.</p><p>After struggling to find stable employment despite deep technical and regulatory expertise, Gharsa turned a personal challenge—sending money across borders to family—into a bigger question about how global payments really work.</p><p>Today she’s the founder of <strong>Kavodax</strong>, a fintech platform helping Canadian businesses move money across borders faster, cheaper, and with far more transparency.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about rejection, resilience, and the hidden costs businesses face every day when operating globally. It’s a story about entrepreneurship born not from opportunity—but necessity.</p><p>Because sometimes the only person willing to bet on your idea… is you.</p><p>Follow them:</p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linkedin.com/company/kavodax/">http://linkedin.com/company/kavodax/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kavodax_/">https://www.instagram.com/kavodax_/</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kavodax.com/">https://kavodax.com/</a></p><p>Twitter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Kavodax">https://x.com/Kavodax</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz:</strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about?</p><p>Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Stay up to date with what we're doing:</strong></p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod</p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW!</strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month!</p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a></p><p>#podcast #entrepreneurship #regenerativemedicine #mcmasteruniversity</p>
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48 MIN
Staying True in a World That Rewards Noise with Founder of The Generator Suzanne Zandbergen
MAR 10, 2026
Staying True in a World That Rewards Noise with Founder of The Generator Suzanne Zandbergen
<p><em>What’s something you’ve done that goes against everything people expect, simply because you refused to betray yourself?</em></p><p>Before social media became the marketing powerhouse it is today, <strong>Suzanne Zandbergen</strong> saw its potential. From launching one of the earliest photo-sharing initiatives at the Hamilton Spectator to founding <strong>The Generator</strong>, she has spent years helping businesses build real communities online.</p><p>But the journey wasn’t always what she expected.</p><p>In this episode, Suzanne reflects on hustle culture, redefining success on her own terms, and why authenticity still wins in an ever-changing world of social media and AI. She also shares insights on how businesses can show up online in ways that actually connect with people.</p><p>Because sometimes the biggest growth comes from choosing to stay true to yourself.</p><p>Follow them:</p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thegeneratorca">https://www.instagram.com/thegeneratorca</a>; </p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/thegeneratorca">https://www.facebook.com/thegeneratorca</a>; </p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegenerator.ca/">https://thegenerator.ca/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeneratorca">https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeneratorca</a>; </p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz:</strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about?</p><p>Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Stay up to date with what we're doing:</strong></p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod</p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW!</strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month!</p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a></p><p>#podcast #entrepreneurship #regenerativemedicine #mcmasteruniversity</p>
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65 MIN
The future of regenerative medicine starts here with Tessella CEO Jose Moran-Mirabal & Head of Development Eduardo Gonzalez Martinez
MAR 3, 2026
The future of regenerative medicine starts here with Tessella CEO Jose Moran-Mirabal & Head of Development Eduardo Gonzalez Martinez
<p>What if the future of medicine isn’t found in a pill bottle but printed, layer by layer?</p><p>This week, we sit down with the founders of Tessella Biosciences, a Southern Ontario–based biotech company building advanced ready-to-use bioinks for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.</p><p>CEO <strong>Jose</strong>, a Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University, never set out to be an entrepreneur. Raised in a family of scientists in Mexico, his path was always rooted in research. But sometimes innovation pushes you beyond the lab and into the arena of building something the world needs.</p><p>Alongside him is Eduardo, Head of R&amp;D, who journeyed from Cuba to Mexico to Canada in pursuit of science. With deep expertise in nanomaterials and bioanalytical devices, he’s helping lead the development of proprietary biomaterial inks that are already outperforming existing commercial products in the market.</p><p>Together, they’re not just publishing papers, they’re commercializing possibility.</p><p>In this episode, they bring tangible proof to the studio: 3D-printed hydrogel noses, arteries, and mesh structures designed to support tissue regeneration. We talk about what it means to move from academic discovery to startup execution, the pressure and responsibility of creating materials that may one day live inside the human body, and the courage it takes to step into entrepreneurship for the first time.</p><p>This conversation goes beyond science. It’s about legacy, immigration, first-time founders, and what happens when two scientists decide not to wait for the future of medicine but to build it.</p><p>Because sometimes the next frontier of healing starts with a question:</p><p>What if we could help the body regenerate itself?</p><p></p><p>Follow them: </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tessella-biosciences-inc/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tessella-biosciences-inc/</a></p><p>Instagram: @tessellabiosciences</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tessellabio.com">www.tessellabio.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz: </strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? </p><p>Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a> </p><p></p><p><strong>Stay up to date with what we're doing: </strong></p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod </p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a> </p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW! </strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month! </p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a> </p><p>#podcast #entrepreneurship #regenerativemedicine #mcmasteruniversity</p><p></p>
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60 MIN
Shoot your shot with DJ Beenie Bop aka Myliek Mckenzie
FEB 24, 2026
Shoot your shot with DJ Beenie Bop aka Myliek Mckenzie
<p>What's do you wish you wish you never stopped doing as a child?</p><p>Resident and touring DJ for Juno Award winning artist Haviah Mighty, Myliek Mckenzie found himself living his 13yr old DJ dreams by simply shooting his shot at every moment. His stories show us how dedication to you craft, consistency, and keeping an eye open for opportunities builds a ladder to success. </p><p>Gaining a love of music from his grandmother, practicing in church and not being afraid to tell everyone about his dreams, Myliek found himself growing as a DJ with every opportunity across industries from professional sport teams game day, club scenes, private events and tours!</p><p>Myliek McKenzie is a DJ in the Hamilton scene playing in many different places throughout the city! You can hear his sounds at every tiger cat game at the Coors original patio, Also the game day curator for Hamilton Forge FC soccer team! He supports Canadian artists as their tour DJ and has great pride in being on stage to perform at festivals and nightlife!</p><p>DJ Beenie Sounds and Services provides DJ and audio services to many different private events and local businesses. We take great pride on providing clients with musical memories that will last a lifetime! </p><p>Follow DJ Beenie Sound and Services on Instagram:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/prod.beenie/">Instagram: @prod.beenie</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/beeniebop/">Mix Cloud: @Beeniebop </a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/beeniebop/">https://www.mixcloud.com/beeniebop/</a></p><p></p><p>This episode is a part of a 4 Part Series memorializing black entrepreneurs leaving their mark and impact on the world today and in the future for Black History Month. This is made in collaboration with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://blkowned.ca/">Blk Owned Hamilton</a> and sponsored by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/">Hamilton Chamber of Commerce</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://investinhamilton.ca/">Invest in Hamilton</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz:</strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a></p><p></p><p>Stay up to date with what we're doing:</p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod</p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW!</strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month!</p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a></p>
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46 MIN
It's a Family Affair with Vinnette & Randy Seaton, Owners of Lyns Corporation
FEB 17, 2026
It's a Family Affair with Vinnette & Randy Seaton, Owners of Lyns Corporation
<p>What's the biggest commitment you've made because you love someone?</p><p>Coming off of the heels of Valentines Day where love looks like flowers and chocolate. Real love is taking a leap of faith into entrepreneurship just so your family can have jobs and find a purpose for everyday life.</p><p>Lyns Corporation is made up of 3 companies built by 2 sisters over 27 years for their parents as immigrants in a new environment. But this conversation is between 2 generations, reflecting on the past, the current transition and the optimism of the next generation of business owners. Randy, now taking over after 27yrs has came to hard realizations and learning he confessed to with Vinnette having an incredibly proud moment knowing she made the right decision.</p><p>This family affair is beyond just the owners. But companies built on trust, sacrifice, and community with active villagers. The ones you call upon, the customers that help you unload your delivery trucks, and the unwavering care of employees over the years.</p><p>Follow Lyns Corporation Businesses on Instagram:</p><p>@CaribbeanCanadianRestaurant @MissLynsWings @LynsLinsteadMarket</p><p></p><p>This episode is a part of a 4 Part Series memorializing black entrepreneurs leaving their mark and impact on the world today and in the future for Black History Month. This is made in collaboration with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://blkowned.ca/">Blk Owned Hamilton</a> and sponsored by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/">Hamilton Chamber of Commerce</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://investinhamilton.ca/">Invest in Hamilton</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz:</strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a></p><p></p><p>Stay up to date with what we're doing:</p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod</p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW!</strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month!</p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a></p>
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53 MIN