CTQ Experience Podcast

Episodes

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  Nature Based Solutions + Environmental Change | Get active, not anxious 17.03.2026 44m

  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 [email protected]. A...
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  CTQ Experience - Adam Wojtowicz, BA Hons, MLA, BCSLA, CSLA 11.10.2025 26m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Graeme Welton, Project Manager 05.09.2025 31m

  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.
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  CTQ Experience - El Martinez, Landscape Designer 07.02.2025 29m

  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?
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  CTQ Experience - Marzena Czyrson, Landscape Architectural Technologist 02.02.2025 25m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Natalie Martin, AALA, BCSLA, CSLA 13.09.2024 30m

  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! )
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  CTQ Experience - Reed Stephanchew, Co-Op Student 31.07.2024 31m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Dave Cullen, P.Eng., Partner 18.06.2024 33m

  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.
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  CTQ Experience - David James, BCSLA CSLA, Landscape Architecture and Design 16.04.2024 31m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Vianna Boparai, EIT 01.02.2024 30m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Harvey Mann, EIT 04.01.2024 28m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Tomas Cortes, MLA 02.11.2023 38m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Michael De Bonis, Civil Designer 19.10.2023 27m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Tobi Friesen, AScT 28.09.2023 28m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Peter Ehi-Okuonghae, Civil Engineering Technology Student 31.08.2023 34m

  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.
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  CTQ Experience - Nicole Veloso, Landscape Tech & Media Marketing 03.08.2023 33m

  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.
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  CTQ Experience - Phil Mitchell, CPHR 29.06.2023 32m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Renzo Cortes, BLA 15.06.2023 30m

  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.
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  CTQ Experience - Haruko Kagami, AScT 25.05.2023 37m

  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!
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  CTQ Experience - Sylvain Cadieux, P.Eng. 11.05.2023 27m

  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.