In this episode of Pathfinders, Vijayan Swaminathan sits down with ever versatile and hospitality executive Chris Yeung to explore his journey from growing up in Edmonton to leading in one of the city’s key industries. Chris opens up about navigating cultural expectations, redefining success, and the importance of curiosity in shaping a meaningful career. The conversation digs into modern challenges—from rising societal pressures to shifting ideas about home ownership, politics, and social media—and highlights how creativity, purpose, and community can guide the next generation forward.

🔑 Key Highlights

• 🌱 Redefining success: Chris challenges old narratives around career paths, home ownership, and what it really means to “make it.”
• 🧠 Purpose over pressure: He reflects on cultural expectations, mental-health stressors, and how finding meaningful work can change everything.
• 🌍 Edmonton’s evolution: From tourism to hospitality, Chris shares why the city’s culture and landscape matter now more than ever.
• 🚀 Curiosity as a superpower: Technology, entrepreneurship, and AI all play a role in sparking new ideas and opportunities.
• 🗳️ Modern society’s shifts: The episode explores social media’s impact, the popularity-driven nature of politics, and the importance of staying informed.

==============FOLLOW================

👉Follow our guest Chris Yeung

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-yh-yeung/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christhebdg

Website: https://chrisyeung.co/

👉Follow our host Vijayan Swaminathan 

Website: https://xaddwell.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayanswaminathan/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vijswam/

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/vijswam

==============SPOTLIGHTS==============

Spotlight 36.1

🎨 Building a brand that deserves to stand out? ✨ Create Your Stunning, High-Quality Website

That sings your brand vision like none other.

• 🔥 High-Impact Design that instantly captivates and converts
• 💡 Tailored to You, not templated — your voice, your vibe, your vision
• ⚙️ Effortless & Elegant, crafted with clarity, not complexity
• 🚗 Like having a top car salesman on your site — selling your brand 24/7 with seamless AI

👉 Bring your VISION to life: https://xaddwell.com/ai-chats

=====================================

Spotlight 36.2

🚀 Hiring just got radically simpler: 🧠 Recruitt.ai is your AI-powered hiring machine.

📞 It calls and screens candidates non-stop

• 🎯 bias free hiring in any industry, any skill, any profession
• ⏱️ Saves hours 70% saved time in hiring and stress-free
• 🧪 Runs mock interviews to prep candidates and assess fit

No chasing. No waiting. Just top talent on tap.

👉 Try it now: https://recruitt.ai

=====================================

Spotlight 36.3

🚀Launch Your Idea in weeks: Go from Idea to Software Product 

🛠️ Core Features First – Build only what matters for validation

• ⚡ Speed + Quality – Production-ready in 14 business days
• 💰 Fixed Price: – No hidden surprises
• 🌍 Global Expertise – North America, Latin America, Asia
• 📈 Investor-Ready – Impress with a marketable product
• 🤝 End-to-End Support – From idea to launch and beyond

👉 Launch Your Idea today: https://xaddwell.com/mvp-development

============XADDWELL================

Follow XaddWell on:

Website: https://xaddwell.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xaddwell/

===========PATHFINDERS===============

Follow Pathfinders on: @pathfinders_hq

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PathfindersHQ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pathfinders-podcast/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GGJGFyPST8HG22zNsnDRP

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/pathfindershq

============NOVA MEDIA===============

Created by: Nova Media 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nova-media

Presented by XaddWell | Created by Nova Media

Thank You!

#PathfindersPodcast #ChrisYeung #Purpose #Success #Edmonton #HospitalityIndustry #CareerStories #EntrepreneurLife #ModernWork #Curiosity #Creativity #FindingPurpose #CommunityGrowth #MeaningfulConversations