The Exec Hotseat Podcast | Episode 11

From Classroom to Clubhouse: How Karli Colpitts is Remixing Entrepreneurship & Community

Featuring: Karli Colpitts, Founder: Tempo Collective

In this high-energy episode of The Executive Hotseat, hosts Lisa Thompson and Amanda Buhse sit down with Karli Colpitts, also known as DJ K Chedda, the powerhouse behind Tempo Collective, a dynamic music entertainment company rooted in community, creativity, and joy.

Karli’s journey is anything but conventional. From her early days as a choir singer and elementary school teacher to spinning funk, RnB, and soul at major festivals like Winnipeg Folk Fest, Festival du Voyageur, and Harvest Moon, she shares how she carved out a vibrant career in music, entertainment, and entrepreneurship - all while raising a family.

You’ll hear how DJ K Chedda and her partner Tim created the unforgettable Wackydoodle Dance Party, how she leveraged her training at Mama Cutsworth’s DJ Academy, and why making space for joy and inclusion is central to her business.

This conversation explores the powerful intersection of parenting, artistic expression, and entrepreneurship - and how Karli’s unique blend of ADHD-fueled creativity, optimism, and hustle is reshaping what it means to build a business from the heart.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Karli’s love for music began with childhood dance parties and grew into a full-fledged DJ career.

• She launched Tempo Collective to offer inclusive, high-quality entertainment for families, weddings, and festivals.

• A master of wearing many hats, Karli balances teaching, DJing, parenting, and entrepreneurship with clarity and care.

• Her mission includes supporting emerging DJs and fostering community through joyful, shared musical experiences.

• Karli’s approach is a reminder that passion, purpose, and a little bit of funk can take you farther than you ever imagined.

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👉 Connect with Karli!

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karli-colpitts-86bb6122
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/therealkchedda

👉 The Tempo Collective
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/tempocollective.ca
🌐 Website: www.tempocollective.ca

👉 Wacky Doodle Dance Party
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/wackydoodledanceparty
🌐 Website: www.wackydoodle.ca

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Connect with your hosts!

👉 Lisa Thompson

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisabrd
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/lisathompsonbrd

👉 Brand Revival & Design Agency

🔗 BRD LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/brandrevivaldesign
📷 BRD Instagram: instagram.com/brdagency.ca

🌐 www.brdagency.ca

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👉 Amanda Buhse

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amanda-buhse
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/abuhse

👉 Coal and Canary

🔗 C&C LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/coal-and-canary
📷 C&C Instagram: instagram.com/coalandcanary

🌐 www.coalandcanary.com

Executive Hotseat Podcast | Episode 09: Kevin Selch on operating in Winnipeg’s unique craft beer market

In this episode, hosts Lisa Thompson and Amanda Buhse sit down with Kevin Selch, Founder of Little Brown Jug Brewing Company. Kevin talks about the transition from being a senior economist in the federal government to founding a local brewery in Winnipeg.

Key Points:

- Kevin says he was driven by a desire to create something meaningful in Winnipeg and solve the interesting business challenge of operating in the historic Exchange District.

- Starting with just one beer (1919) to build brand recognition, Keving emphasized the importance of sticking to a detailed business plan and not getting distracted by multiple product ideas.

- He says the most significant challenge in business is building and maintaining team culture as the organization grows.

- Kevin sees Winnipeg as a city with tremendous potential where entrepreneurs can make a real difference, with a supportive community that's willing to try and support new local businesses.

- Despite the overall decline of the mainstream beer market, Kevin says craft beer is growing. Consumers are becoming more selective, preferring quality over quantity, creating opportunities for local breweries.

- He believes entrepreneurship is fundamentally about problem-solving, being a generalist who can do many things adequately, and being comfortable with the possibility of failure as part of the growth process.

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Also - Lisa Thompson does not think Canada should become the 51st state :)