This is “I had Questions” The Interview Series. Where conversations turn into reflection. Every story, every conversation, a guide for the long game. Behind every success is a story unseen.
This series features local artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, creatives, and professionals. I sat with them, learned from them, absorbed the lessons they preached, and I am here to share those stories.
Alex Vasilyev | Founder | Leader | Entrepreneur As the founder of Active Vancouver and BizBridge, Alex operates where businesses, consumers and the city collide, creating platforms that spotlight people, activities and local businesses shaping Vancouver’s evolving identity. His path to entrepreneurship was not linear. It was unpredictable and one that forced him to grow. After nearly five years in the tech sector, a […]
Sammy Solitario| Coach | Athlete | Entrepreneur Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is still young compared to the ancient lineages of boxing, wrestling, or kung fu, yet its rise has been explosive. Part of that comes from cultural visibility through people like Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, and Keanu Reeves, but the deeper reason is simpler. BJJ speaks to […]
Terry Yuen |Operations Mngr PARQ Vancouver | Leader | Mentor Terry’s journey begins in an Asian household, where the usual path for every child follows a predictable path. Fortified by culture and social practice. Expectations of becoming a Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer and other occupations that scream success. Terry during our interview shared that his journey into Security work was never a plan; but rather a path he later forged himself. From here on, Terry’s journey comes […]
Marie Joaquin |Powerlifter | Physiotherapist | Athlete Marie’s journey into sport began with being told she was “too small” to succeed. Coaches, teammates, even strangers underestimated her, and those early doubts became fuel for resilience. She learned to work harder, to stay disciplined, and to carry a competitive drive that would later anchor her in powerlifting. A […]
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