CTQ Experience Podcast Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:08:43 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1994011 en-us © 2026 CTQ Experience Podcast yes 4b18a929-aa47-5779-be6c-861ec6807bd2 CTQ Consultants Ltd episodic false Welcome to the CTQ Experience Podcast! Produced by CTQ Consultants Ltd. — a boutique Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering firm with teams in Kelowna, the Kootenays, Halifax, and Cape Town — this show dives into the ideas shaping better places. Join our hosts for inspiring conversations with CTQ team members and expert guests about nature-based design, innovative engineering, and the future of sustainable communities.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) CTQ Consultants Ltd https://storage.buzzsprout.com/c8q67655drsiidnespe9k4hgg1jr?.jpg CTQ Experience Podcast Nature Based Solutions + Environmental Change | Get active, not anxious 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 Greenpop in their phenomenal work, go to https://www.greenpop.org/ and email info@greenpop.org. And for a truly transformative experience, where environmental stewardship meets a vibrant celebration of life, join Greenpop’s Reforest Fest from 3 - 6 April 2026!

]]> 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 Greenpop in their phenomenal work, go to https://www.greenpop.org/ and email info@greenpop.org. And for a truly transformative experience, where environmental stewardship meets a vibrant celebration of life, join Greenpop’s Reforest Fest from 3 - 6 April 2026!

]]> CTQ Consultants Ltd Buzzsprout-18864043 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 2651 5 3 full false CTQ Experience - Adam Wojtowicz, BA Hons, MLA, BCSLA, CSLA 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Buzzsprout-17991693 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0700 1617 5 2 full false CTQ Experience - Graeme Welton, Project Manager 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Buzzsprout-17792061 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0700 1872 5 1 full false CTQ Experience - El Martinez, Landscape Designer 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?

]]> 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?

]]> Buzzsprout-16582816 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:04:03 -0800 1750 4 2 full true CTQ Experience - Marzena Czyrson, Landscape Architectural Technologist 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-16548825 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:30:00 -0800 1541 4 1 full true CTQ Experience - Natalie Martin, AALA, BCSLA, CSLA 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! )

]]> 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! )

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-15748950 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:09:18 -0700 1830 3 6 full true CTQ Experience - Reed Stephanchew, Co-Op Student 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-15510935 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:28:56 -0700 1908 3 5 full false CTQ Experience - Dave Cullen, P.Eng., Partner 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-15272834 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:32:00 -0700 1997 3 4 full false CTQ Experience - David James, BCSLA CSLA, Landscape Architecture and Design 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-14899957 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:30:09 -0700 1910 3 3 full true CTQ Experience - Vianna Boparai, EIT 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-14421363 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:31:02 -0800 1840 3 2 full false CTQ Experience - Harvey Mann, EIT 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-14247624 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 07:47:05 -0800 1696 3 1 full false CTQ Experience - Tomas Cortes, MLA 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! 

]]> 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! 

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-13895321 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:56:46 -0700 2282 2 8 full false CTQ Experience - Michael De Bonis, Civil Designer 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! 

]]> 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! 

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-13811590 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:30:56 -0700 1639 2 7 full false CTQ Experience - Tobi Friesen, AScT 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-13681734 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:20:37 -0700 1685 2 6 full false CTQ Experience - Peter Ehi-Okuonghae, Civil Engineering Technology Student 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.

]]>  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.

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-13505501 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:25:48 -0700 2092 2 5 full false CTQ Experience - Nicole Veloso, Landscape Tech & Media Marketing 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Andrew Zelke and Tanvi Patel Buzzsprout-13338354 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0700 1993 2 4 full false CTQ Experience - Phil Mitchell, CPHR 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-13132905 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:11:32 -0700 1942 2 3 full false CTQ Experience - Renzo Cortes, BLA 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-13046653 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:58:45 -0700 1822 2 2 full false CTQ Experience - Haruko Kagami, AScT 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Andrew Zelke and Nicole Veloso Buzzsprout-12919623 Thu, 25 May 2023 07:03:48 -0700 2224 2 1 full false CTQ Experience - Sylvain Cadieux, P.Eng. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Andrew Zelke and Tanvi Patel Buzzsprout-12829880 Thu, 11 May 2023 07:59:52 -0700 1665 1 11 full true CTQ Experience - Lucas Thayer, P.Eng. 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

]]> 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

]]> Andrew Zelke and Tanvi Patel Buzzsprout-12735290 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:31:16 -0700 1629 1 10 full false CTQ Experience - Steve Tobler, P.L.Eng. 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

]]> Another insightful conversation on the CTQ Experience, this time with Steve Tobler, P.L.Eng. and partner at CTQ Consultants

]]> Andrew Zelke and Tanvi Patel Buzzsprout-12644073 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:49:39 -0700 1504 1 9 full false CTQ Experience - Roland Ruesgen, CTech, Civil Designer CTQ Experience - Roland Ruesgen, CTech, Civil Designer Andrew Zelke and Tanvi Patel Buzzsprout-12026194 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:19:02 -0800 2328 1 8 full false CTQ Experience - Jesse Padda, EIT CTQ Experience - Jesse Padda, EIT Andrew and Tanvi Buzzsprout-11515504 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0700 3767 1 7 full false CTQ Experience - Jo Krebs, BA (Hons), PG Dip - Landscape Architecture 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

]]> Great conversation/interview with Jo Krebs from CTQ Consultants about how she made her journey to be in Landscape Architecture

]]> Andrew Zelke and Tanvi Patel Buzzsprout-11416091 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0700 2289 1 6 full false CTQ Experience - Edward Grifone CTQ Experience - Edward Grifone Interview with Senior Planner - Edward Grifone, MCIP, RPP, M.A.

]]> Interview with Senior Planner - Edward Grifone, MCIP, RPP, M.A.

]]> Andrew Zelke and Tanvi Patel Buzzsprout-10674656 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0700 5187 2022 5 full false CTQ Experience - Byron Douglas CTQ Experience - Byron Douglas Andrew Zelke and Tanvi Patel Buzzsprout-10674652 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0700 2588 2022 4 full false CTQ Experience - Matt Cameron CTQ Experience - Matt Cameron Andrew and Tanvi Buzzsprout-10674646 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0700 2895 2022 3 full false CTQ Experience - Tanvi Patel, EIT CTQ Experience - Tanvi Patel, EIT Andrew Zelke Buzzsprout-10674641 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0700 1779 2022 2 full false CTQ Experience - Andrew Zelke, CFO, Partner CTQ Experience - Andrew Zelke, CFO, Partner Tanvi Patel Buzzsprout-10674529 Tue, 24 May 2022 13:00:00 -0700 1580 2022 1 full false