Rooted Here
Rooted Here, a Bamboo Shoots podcast hosted by Dran Chetty, features deep, one-hour conversations with the leaders, creators, and visionaries shaping our province Saskatchewan.
This series goes beyond surface-level success to share the raw "human story" of local changemakers—from their early beginnings and the hurdles they overcame, to their current passions and the lasting legacy they want to leave on the community.
It is a dedicated space celebrating inspiring growth, resilience, and the people making a genuine difference right where they are.
Episodes
8 episodes
A Grounded Conversation on Leadership and Public Service
Public service is often seen through meetings, decisions, and titles. The real work lies in the conversations, community connections, volunteer work, and everyday responsibility that happen far beyond City Hall.In this episode ...
Honest Conversations About Wealth and Family Security
Most people think financial planning is just about watching a bank account balance grow. But true security isn't about numbers on a screen—it’s about having a concrete strategy to protect the people you love when life completely changes....
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The Circle of Life Model in Business and Health
What happens when a family crisis inspires a completely new way to do business?In Episode 06 of Rooted Here, we sit down with Leon Ferguson, the CEO of Stream Group. Leon went straight into the workforce after high school, but his entir...
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Leading the High-Tech Shift in Community and Workforce Training with SIIT
Go behind the scenes at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) with Vickie Drover, VP of Academics, to see how the institution is leading a high-tech revolution to support local communities and build the future workforce.<...
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What’s Changing for the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival This Year?
In this episode, we sit down with SaskJazz Executive Director Shannon Josdal to discuss how a province-wide survey of 1,400 locals completely reshaped the vision for this year's festival.🌐 Grab your tickets for this July here:
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Operating an Award-Winning Distillery in the Heart of the Prairies
Did you know that Saskatchewan’s extreme temperature swings actually make spirits taste better?In Episode 03 of Rooted Here, we sit down with Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote, the owner of Black Fox Farm & Distillery. Barb shares the f...
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An Interview with Former Mayor Don Atchison
What does it truly take to lead a city for 13 years? In this episode of Rooted Here, we sit down with Don Atchison, the longest-serving mayor in Saskatoon’s history. From his early days selling newspapers door-to-door to managing h...
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Why Kash Jassal Chose the Restaurant Business
In this first episode of Rooted Here, we sit down with Kash Jassal to find out exactly why he chose the restaurant business. Kash has successfully scaled his OPA! of Greece footprint from a single store to four locations across Sas...
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