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Today on Support Pipelines, we were honoured to host Jennifer Lock and Grace Corry — two powerful voices in the Canadian energy industry and passionate advocates for community impact.  Jennifer and Grace shared an honest and meaningful conversation around parenting, mental health, philanthropy, and the responsibility we carry — both at home and within our industry. As strong supporters of Canadian energy and carbon capture initiatives, they spoke about the pride we take in ethical oil production and the realities of balancing environmental progress with economic sustainability. Beyond their work in energy, they are also dedicated advocates for Whiskey in...

David Hermanson sits down with Mike Scott to talk about the realities of the pipeline industry — from the power of networking and mentorship to the evolving challenges of project management and communication between engineering and construction. They discuss the financial pressures, mental health realities, and importance of reputation and integrity in a high-stakes industry, while emphasizing community engagement and Indigenous involvement as critical to the future of pipeline development. Listen on Spotify!

Live podcasting can be daunting — but when the conversation is real, respectful, and curious, it becomes incredibly rewarding. That’s exactly what unfolded in our recent conversation with Kevin Tucker. Kevin is the host of Great Northern Discussions, a podcast known for leaning into complex conversations around politics, energy, and Canadian identity — without losing sight of the human side of those discussions. He also brings his industry perspective through his work in business development with Lonestar Directional Drilling, grounding his views in real-world experience across the energy sector.    During the episode, we explored what it’s really like to...

Today, Jett Mazurek joins David Hermanson for a grounded and honest conversation about resilience, career paths, and finding work that truly aligns with who you are. They talk about the realities of job searching, how setbacks help clarify what you actually want, the evolving role of AI in education, and why support systems and meaningful dialogue matter—especially in a polarized world. It’s a timely reminder to stay curious, focus on what’s good, and recognize the opportunity we have to grow, learn, and move forward. Listen to Jett on Spotify!

Taylor Gourlie opens up about her journey into emergency nursing and the realities of working on the front lines, from navigating high-pressure situations to protecting mental health in a demanding profession. We talk about the importance of communication, debriefing after difficult calls, leaning on support systems, and using humor to cope with the weight of the job. A powerful reminder of the resilience, humanity, and care behind emergency medicine. Listen on Spotify!