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11 - From Classroom to Clubhouse: How Karli Colpitts is Remixing Entrepreneurship & Community
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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.
Karliโs 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.
Youโll hear how DJ K Chedda and her partner Tim created the unforgettable Wackydoodle Dance Party, how she leveraged her training at Mama Cutsworthโs 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 Karliโs unique blend of ADHD-fueled creativity, optimism, and hustle is reshaping what it means to build a business from the heart.
๐ Key Takeaways:
Karliโs 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.
Karliโs 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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๐ Connect with Karli!
๐ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karli-colpitts-86bb6122 ๐ท Instagram: instagram.com/therealkchedda
๐ The Tempo Collective ๐ท Instagram: instagram.com/tempocollective.ca ๐ Website: www.tempocollective.ca
๐ Wacky Doodle Dance Party ๐ท Instagram: instagram.com/wackydoodledanceparty ๐ Website: www.wackydoodle.ca
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๐ Lisa Thompson
๐ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisabrd ๐ท Instagram: instagram.com/lisathompsonbrd
๐ Brand Revival & Design Agency
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๐ Amanda Buhse
๐ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amanda-buhse ๐ท Instagram: instagram.com/abuhse
๐ Coal and Canary
๐ C&C LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/coal-and-canary ๐ท C&C Instagram: instagram.com/coalandcanary
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