This episode explores how Calgarians turn darkness into light.

Tom Loschuk of Trades Guild shows how mentorship and real projects give vulnerable people a second chance in the trades.

Then singer-songwriter & educator Kristen Scott shares the raw heart behind her album, Pages of Us, as she navigates grief, men’s mental health, and healing.

Finally, Culinaire on Location visits Kondattam Indian Kitchen & Bar, where imported décor, regional dishes, and handcrafted cocktails transform dinner into a true celebration.

Why Listen:

You’ll leave with ways to support second-chance career paths, insights on processing loss through honest art, and a new go-to for authentic Indian cuisine in Calgary. It’s a practical inspiration to build resilience personally and as a community.

🎙️ Hosts: Sean Liv, Kim Hayden & Linda Garson

🏢 Produced by: Resilient New Media Inc. → https://resilientnewmedia.com

🤝 Sponsors:

🌿 Azuridge Hotel & Flourish – The Liv Well Spa → https://www.azuridgehotel.com

🍷 Culinaire Magazine → https://www.culinairemagazine.ca

📍 Guest Links:

🛠️ Trades Guild (Tom Loschuk) → https://www.tradesguild.ca/

🎵 Kristen Scott Music → https://kristenscottmusic.com

🍽️ Kondattam Indian Kitchen & Bar → https://www.kondattam.ca/

🌐 More episodes & extras: https://wakeupcalgary.ca

📢 Hashtags

#WakeUpCalgary #YYC #YYCCommunity #YYCBusiness #YYCFood #YYCMusic #YYCArts #CalgaryPodcast #TradesMentorship #MensMentalHealth #GriefToGrowth #CulinaireMagazine #AzuridgeHotel #Kondattam #SupportLocalYYC

What happens when creativity, community, and local business collide?

In this episode, hosts Sean Liv and Kim Hayden explore three sides of Calgary’s creative heartbeat.

Evelyn Drake and Dave Paul from The Camera Store share how their 30-year shop became a home for photographers and why film is making a comeback.

Then Alana Baxter, founder of Fitzba Technologies, reveals how her app helps Calgarians shop local and keep more than $1 billion circulating in our city.

Finally, Culinaire Magazine’s Linda Garson heads “Culinaire on location” to Aloha Modern Kitchen, pairing island-inspired dishes with perfect wines and warm conversation.

Listen in to rediscover what makes Calgary extraordinary, its creators, innovators, and food lovers. You’ll walk away with inspiration to capture better photos, support local entrepreneurs, and experience your city more deeply through the people and places that give it flavor. Wake Up Calgary reminds us that when we live, eat, and create locally, we all thrive together.

🎙️ Hosts: Sean Liv, Kim Hayden & Linda Garson

🏢 Produced by: Resilient New Media Inc.

🤝 Show Sponsors:

🌿 Azuridge Hotel & Flourish – The Liv Well Spa

🍷 Culinaire Magazine

📍 Guest Links:

📸 The Camera Store – Evelyn Drake & Dave Paul

🛍️ Fitzba Technologies: Alana Baxter

🍽️ Aloha Modern Kitchen

🌐 More Episodes & Community Stories: WakeUpCalgary.ca

🔖 Hashtags

#WakeUpCalgary #CalgaryPodcast #ShopLocalCalgary #TheCameraStore #Fitspa #CulinaireMagazine #AlohaModernKitchen #YYCCommunity #ResilientNewMedia #AzuridgeHotel

Leadership isn’t always loud; sometimes it’s calm, consistent, and deeply human.

In this episode:

🌟 Sarah Ferguson, Calgary Ward 12 Candidate, shares her journey from daycare mom to community advocate, showing how empathy and accountability can shape stronger neighborhoods.

💬 Carla Mae Sheremata, founder of Diamond in the Rough Consulting, introduces her Calm Leadership Method, Connection, Awareness, Language, and Measured Response, helping leaders create trust in turbulent times.

🦞 James Jenkins, founder of Ocean to Mountain Seafood and The Drunken Lobster Oyster Bar in Canmore, joins Linda Garson of Culinaire Magazine to share how East Coast freshness meets Rocky Mountain spirit.

🎙️ Hosted by: Sean Liv, Kim Hayden & Linda Garson

🏢 Produced by: Resilient New Media Inc. — https://resilientnewmedia.com

🤝 Show Sponsors:

🌿 Azuridge Hotel & Flourish – The Liv Well Spa → https://www.azuridgehotel.com

🍷 Culinaire Magazine → https://www.culinairemagazine.ca

📍 Guest Links:

Sarah Ferguson → https://www.ward12sarah.ca

Carlamay Sheremita → https://www.carlamaysheremata.com

James Jenkins → https://www.thedrunkenlobsteroysterbar.com

🌐 Visit WakeUpCalgary.ca for extended interviews and community features.

🎧 New episodes weekly — celebrating the people and stories that make Calgary shine.

🎯 #WakeUpCalgary #CalgaryPodcast #YYC #CalgaryLeadership #CalmLeadership #SarahFerguson #CarlaMaeSheremita #OceanToMountain #TheDrunkenLobster #CulinaireMagazine #KimHayden #SeanLiv #AzuridgeHotel #FlourishSpa #YYCFood #YYCCommunity #LeadershipPodcast #ResilientNewMedia

In this premiere episode of Wake Up Calgary, host Kim Hayden kicks off the city’s new digital morning show with conversations that connect innovation, safety, and community.

🌐 Segment 1 – Artificial Intelligence & Ethics

Rebecca Bultsma, an AI strategist and ethics researcher, breaks down how businesses can use AI as a strategic thought partner instead of a shortcut. Learn what ethical and responsible AI use really means—and how to stay human in a digital age.

🛡️ Segment 2 – Cyber Protection & Business Security

Stephen Nichols from Acronis and Vince Fung, founder of Expera IT, expose the fastest-growing crime in the world: cybercrime. From ransomware-as-a-service to email fraud, discover what Canadian SMBs must do right now to stay protected.

🍖 Segment 3 – Calgary Eats: Mina’s Brazilian Steakhouse

Linda Garson, publisher of Culinaire Magazine, visits Mina’s to celebrate a decade of authentic Latin barbecue, pão de queijo, and community spirit.

💬 Wake Up Calgary celebrates the people, ideas, and flavours that make our city shine, connecting technology, culture, and community every week.

🎙️ Hosted by: Sean Liv, Kim Hayden & Linda Garson

📍 Website: WakeUpCalgary.ca

📅 New episodes: Every Week

💻Connect with guest & host:

https://www.acronis.com/

https://www.experait.com/vince-fung/

https://rebeccabultsma.com/

https://resilientnewmedia.com/

https://www.culinairemagazine.ca/

https://www.azuridgehotel.com/flourishabout

#WakeUpCalgary #Calgary #YYC #CalgaryBusiness #CalgaryCommunity #CalgaryFood #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI #Cybersecurity #Acronis #ExperaIT #Culinaire #MinaBrazilianSteakhouse #YYCFood #YYCTech #YYCBusiness #KimHayden #ResilientCalgary