CTQ Experience Podcast
The CTQ Experience Podcast is produced by CTQ Consultants Ltd, a boutique landscape architecture and civil engineering firm with teams in Kelowna, the Kootenays, Halifax, and Cape Town. Hosts speak with CTQ team members and expert guests about nature-based design, innovative engineering, and the future of sustainable communities. The show explores the ideas shaping better places and more resilient built environments.
Episodes
Nature Based Solutions + Environmental Change | Get active, not anxious
Inspiring International Podcasthon Episode, featuring the Greenpop Foundation. Misha Teasdale, South African-born environmental change activist, co-founder and CEO of Greenpop, and Byron Douglas, managing partner of CTQ, discuss nature as an essential infrastructure guide, strategic landscapes, forest restoration and how we can all get involved in making a difference.To find out more and support G
CTQ Experience - Adam Wojtowicz, BA Hons, MLA, BCSLA, CSLA
Join Nicole and Anne as they interview and try to keep up with one of our Landscape Architecture/Design Project Managers - Adam Wojtowicz. A super talented addition to the team at CTQ Consultants! We are so happy you joined us Adam!
CTQ Experience - Graeme Welton, Project Manager
What does flying, accounting and music all have in common? Graeme Welton, that's what! Join Nicole Veloso and new podcast co-host Anne McTaggart, as they interview Graeme and learn the many hidden talents of one of CTQ's Project Managers.
CTQ Experience - El Martinez, Landscape Designer
Nicole and Andrew connect with one of our newest team members from our East Coast office in Nova Scotia! El Martinez joins our hosts as they chat about El's roots , his journey that brought him from the Philippines to Halifax, and how he ended up choosing Landscape Architecture design... or did it choose him?
CTQ Experience - Marzena Czyrson, Landscape Architectural Technologist
Marzena is in the hot seat! Nicole and Andrew have a fun chat with Marzena who started her career in a totally different field - we find out what led her to Landscape Architecture and how she landed at CTQ!
CTQ Experience - Natalie Martin, AALA, BCSLA, CSLA
Andrew and Nicole chat with Natalie Martin, a Landscape Architect with CTQ - she is based in the Kootenay area of BC. She has a passion for enhancing the natural environment , teaching, mentoring,......oh... and she totally enjoys nerdy stuff! ( Love it! )
CTQ Experience - Reed Stephanchew, Co-Op Student
Reed, a 3rd year Engineering Student from UBC Okanagan Campus - she is working towards completing her Engineering Degree -She joined CTQ as a Co-Op Student and spoke with Hosts Andrew and Nicole about her journey to BC and her future plans!
CTQ Experience - Dave Cullen, P.Eng., Partner
What do Skiing, Hockey, Boating all have in common? Well Andrew and Nicole find out when they interview Dave Cullen! One of CTQ Consultants Partners, Dave shares his insights on engineering, community growth ,and the challenges that come with it.
CTQ Experience - David James, BCSLA CSLA, Landscape Architecture and Design
Great conversation, as Andrew and Nicole introduce David by dragging him to the studio to do a podcast, which in the end was enjoyed by all, except for the lack of a good cup of coffee! Learning lots about David, his experience, his knowledge, his passions and his plans (hopes) for the LA Design team at CTQ!
CTQ Experience - Vianna Boparai, EIT
Vianna Boparai, EIT -is interviewed by CTQ's own, Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso, as they cover , inspirations, dream jobs, travel, food and more! Welcome aboard Vianna!
CTQ Experience - Harvey Mann, EIT
Finally we got Harvey in the Hot Seat - Nicole and Andrew have a great conversation with Harvey, about food, travel, and his personal journey into the Engineering world!
CTQ Experience - Tomas Cortes, MLA
Andrew and Nicole interview Tomas Cortes, MLA, Junior Landscape Designer. The conversation takes us on a journey of many, many levels.... from Tomas's roots, home cooking, family, education and sports!
CTQ Experience - Michael De Bonis, Civil Designer
Fun chatting with Michael De Bonis, Civil Designer at CTQ Consultants, Learning about his hobbies, and different things he enjoys to do outside of work, plus, of course, more about his role at CTQ too!
CTQ Experience - Tobi Friesen, AScT
Another great Conversation! This time with Tobi Friesen, AScT, CTQ's Lead Designer for the past 25 years... could be 21? and still going! Join us as we learn more about Tobi and learn many things about him, and how he is not allowed to retire!
CTQ Experience - Peter Ehi-Okuonghae, Civil Engineering Technology Student
Peter is one of our co-op students working with the Civil team this summer. Peter shares his journey of coming to Canada and delves into his plans for the near future.
CTQ Experience - Nicole Veloso, Landscape Tech & Media Marketing
Andrew invited Tanvi back to Co-host as it's our very own Nicole Veloso's turn in the interview hot seat. They interviewed Nicole, a Landscape Designer Tech and Media Marketing Guru, as she talked about her journey on coming to work in Kelowna and how she found her way to CTQ.
CTQ Experience - Phil Mitchell, CPHR
Andrew and Nicole introduce us to Phil Mitchell, CPHR. The conversation covers many topics from development strategies to effective recruitment to human resources and the triumph and challenges all those tasks carry with them. All that and some fun stuff too!
CTQ Experience - Renzo Cortes, BLA
Today’s Podcast is a conversation with Renzo Cortes, BLA. Renzo, a Junior Landscape Architecture Designer with CTQ Consultants, he’s a graduate from Guelph, Ontario and relocated to Kelowna BC where he joined our CTQ Team, Andrew and Nicole have a great discussion with Renzo on his journey and the many different parts of Renzo’s life.
CTQ Experience - Haruko Kagami, AScT
A new season and a new co-host!, Introducing Nicole Veloso, Landscape Technologist at CTQ. Join Andrew and Nicole, as they interview our very own Haruko Kagami, AScT, Civil Designer and a Team Leader of CTQ's CAD group! Haruko shares her personal journey that led her to CTQ and her many passions!
CTQ Experience - Sylvain Cadieux, P.Eng.
Time to meet and learn more about Sylvain Cadieux, P.Eng. - Sylvain wears many hats at CTQ, he is one of our Project Managers and a wonderful Mentor - check out Andrew and Tanvi's interview with Sylvain.
CTQ Experience - Lucas Thayer, P.Eng.
We recorded this interview with Lucas just over a year ago , yes took us a while ( some technical difficulties) and even though Lucas has had a lot of changes since ( a new puppy and a beautiful new baby) he had lots of fun things to share.... have a listen
CTQ Experience - Steve Tobler, P.L.Eng.
Another insightful conversation on the CTQ Experience, this time with Steve Tobler, P.L.Eng. and partner at CTQ Consultants
CTQ Experience - Roland Ruesgen, CTech, Civil Designer
It's time to feature Roland's journey that brought him to CTQ, join us for a great conversation.
CTQ Experience - Jesse Padda, EIT
A fun interview introducing CTQ Consultant's Jesse Padda , EIT - multiple topics are all on the table, career, marriage, cars, and the future
CTQ Experience - Jo Krebs, BA (Hons), PG Dip - Landscape Architecture
Great conversation/interview with Jo Krebs from CTQ Consultants about how she made her journey to be in Landscape Architecture
CTQ Experience - Edward Grifone
Interview with Senior Planner - Edward Grifone, MCIP, RPP, M.A.
CTQ Experience - Byron Douglas
Interview with new CEO Byron Douglas
CTQ Experience - Matt Cameron
Interview with Matt Cameron, former CEO of CTQ Consultants Ltd
CTQ Experience - Tanvi Patel, EIT
Andrew Zelke (host) interviews (Host) Tanvi Patel
CTQ Experience - Andrew Zelke, CFO, Partner
Tanvi (Host) Interviews Andrew Zelke, CFO, Partner CTQ Consultants
