michaeldargie

§ speaking — a working archive

Talks,
workshops,
conversations.

Keynote, panel, workshop, fireside chat. Brand discipline, creative careers, the craft of writing, and the overlap between the three.

Podcasts

§ 01 · 5

  • The RebelRebel Podcast

    Creator, Producer, Editor, and Host

    A podcast dedicated to discovering creative rebels and entrepreneurs making their dreams come true.

  • The Independent Vet Podcast

    Producer and Host

    Featuring Dr. Beth Barrett — a bi-weekly podcast providing practical, expert pet care advice based on real-life experience from a working clinic in Alberta, Canada. Covers nutrition, parasite prevention, and animal behaviour to help pet owners provide the best care for their animals.

  • Dropbear and Panda Save Canada

    Co-Creator, Producer, Editor, and Co-Host

    Part satire, part soapbox — like if the Muppets ran Heritage Minutes after last call.

  • The Lifestyle Medicine Show

    Producer and Host

    Powered By My Viva. Explores what happens when cutting-edge clinical care meets real-life wellness.

  • Beyond Checkbox Compliance

    Producer

    The RESTIV Podcast explores the intersection of cybersecurity, innovation, and business transformation with host Devon Smibert.

Business speaking & presenting

§ 02 · 26

  • JDC West 2025 Academic Competition — Marketing

    Judge

  • Haskayne School of Business — Digital Innovation Case Competition

    Judge

  • Inspirations: A Storyteller's Summit — Find, Shape, and Share Your Story

    Keynote Speaker

  • Inspirations: A Storyteller's Summit — From Idea To !ndigo: How I got Published

    Workshop

  • Inspirations: A Storyteller's Summit — From Desk To Deep End

    Workshop

  • Inspirations: A Storyteller's Summit

    Panelist

  • The Alexandra Writers' Centre Society — AMA: From Idea to !ndigo

    Speaker

  • Calgary Innovates — Building Better Brands

    Speaker