Meet Christopher McLeod. Chris is from Prince George but has lived in Kamloops since 2016. He is a relentless man who loves board games and spending time with his kids.
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kamloops?
Prince George, In Kamloops Since April, 2016.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
Julie Lemottee, because no matter the circumstance, we always find fun and laugh together.
What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?
District Bikes. They are always welcoming and very helpful.
Describe yourself in one word.
Relentless.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Machu Picchu, Peru because it's one of the highest elevation ruins in the world and you get to experience an entirely new culture while exploring.
What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?
Spending time outdoors with my family and kids. Play is so important.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
My wife kicked me in the eye trying to re-enact the Ronda Rousey Holly Holm knock-out.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
I was raised in a family that fully supported each other through all circumstances. My father sacrificed long hours to grow his company that supported our family. My mother sacrificed to take care of the household, my brother, myself, and my father since he was at work so much. This kind of support and sacrifice is what has inspired me to drive forward and support my family to any extent necessary.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
My family would attend large family reunions in Prince Albert National park. My brother and I would roam free with our cousins and play all throughout the park. I hope to be able to give our kids that kind of freedom and vacation.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
We support the community through our social media avenues. We receive a lot of health and nutrition questions as well as hormone-based questions. While we are not doctors or certified in this way we find it really helps people to be able to advise them on the correct practitioners to contact and support them trying to effectively navigate our health care system.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
I would change the monetary-based systems that directly lead to in-humanizing characteristics being celebrated and rewarded. We Love to support and applaud people's health. happiness and successes. If the world could see that healthy, happy people are the most important resource maybe we wouldn't exploit that for personal and corporate gain.
Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?
We have a full gym in our basement. There.
Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?
We would like to see more business competition in Kamloops. Competition makes every business better.
What do you think makes Kamloops great?
Kamloops has a blue-collar work ethic but is close enough to the lower mainland to enjoy all the amenities.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Hike Picchu Picchu African Safari Lift with John Meadows and Dave Tate.
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I love board games.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
@chrismazdasales or @relentless_perf0rmance.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Relentless Performance & Nutrition Ltd.
Why did you get into/start this business?
I have been training myself with specifically designed programming for many years. Friends and athletes started asking me about my programming and personal performance. That's where it started.
What is the goal of your business?
To help people consistently improve their performance and life as a result.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Making sure my priorities are always in order. Sometimes it's easy to get too focused and let important things take the back seat.
What do you always find yourself saying?
"Strength about all."
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Always solidify and maintain your foundation. No matter what you are working on, the foundation will eventually limit you if you aren't maintaining and growing.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Michael Jordan.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Small businesses often have smaller margins than the big box stores with huge buying power. These people are building something for their family, not their shareholders.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Meeting Julie and our Daughters.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Julie Lemottee. Julie understands that I have a constant hunger for development and progress and she loves me and supports me with empathy and understanding despite all the extra pressure that causes.
My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
Julie Lemottee.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
I really appreciate the opportunity for Kamloops to get to know me a little better through this avenue. We have an amazingly positive circle of friends here and Kamloops has been an amazing city full of opportunity for me and my family.
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