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Edify Unfiltered

Edify Magazine

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 29

Get behind the scenes of Edmonton’s award-winning, city magazine: Edify — which celebrates living in the dynamic city of Edmonton. Hosts Omar Mouallem (Editor-In-Chief) and Trudy Callaghan (Publisher) share the curious stories from behind Edify’s glossy pages. Tune in to explore the ideas that shape our city, and find out what happens when you dare to publish a city magazine.

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Building Edmonton Up and Out

Episode 12

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 • Duration 30:25

Whoever said “if you build it, they will come” didn’t know much about real estate development. Busting some myths about city building and discussing Edmonton’s growing pains, Chris Nicholas, President of MLC Group, and Madeline Belter, MLC Group's Marketing Manager talk with Edify magazine’s Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor about the Edmonton advantage in a world of increasingly unaffordable big cities.

--From This Episode--

Read Choose Your Own Way about MLC Group on EdifyEdmonton.com

Read Edify's coverage of housing choices in Edmonton with The Beautiful South, published in the May issue of Edify.

Join the conversation by commenting on Edify's Instagram.

--Related Links--

Hate Bike Lanes? Read This Now on EdifyEdmonton.com

Infill Etiquette on EdifyEdmonton.com

Rise of the Rental on EdmontonEdmonton.com

Retire In Place on EdifyEdmonton.com

Not For Sale on EdifyEdmonton.com

Parks and Recreation on EdifyEdmonton.com

Underwhelmed on EdifyEdmonton.com

My Neighbour is a Total DINK on EdifyEdmonton.com

If I Had a Million Dollars… on EdifyEdmonton.com

Pretend It’s a City on EdifyEdmonton.com

Boule-Gardening on EdifyEdmonton.com

--Credits--

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

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Pints, Pride, and Purpose: Top 40

Episode 11

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 • Duration 37:05

A Syrian refugee who turned his experience into service to other 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers. A world class brewer on Edmonton’s Happy Beer Street. Hear from two members of Edify’s Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.

First, hosts Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor chat with Basel Abou Hamrah, founder of the Newcomer Centre’s Rainbow Refuge program. Basel Abou Hamrah tells of how he went from closeted refugee to helping put Edmonton on the map for 2SLGBTQ+ refugees looking for a welcoming city.

Then, listen to Doug Checknita, head brewer and blender at The Monolith. Doug takes the title of beer nerd to another level with his scientific approach to the brand’s Beer World Cup-winning barrel-fermented beer.

Buy tickets to Top 40 Under 40 now.

Read Basel Abou Hamrah's Top 40 profile

Read Doug Checknita's Top 40 profile

See the Top 40 Under 40 class of 2024

Comment on Edify's Instagram

--Related Links--

Edmonton Wins the World Cup (of Beer)

City Expansion

Episode 2

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 • Duration 42:33

Edmonton city is growing rapidly. We need housing and infrastructure to support it. Kalen Anderson, CEO at BILD Edmonton Metro, joins us to unpack the controversy of South Edmonton and the nuances of urban development.

--From This Episode--

Read the article - The Beautiful South
- And the responding Letter to the Editor in our June digital issue, p15.
See the City of Edmonton’s City Plan.
Learn more about BILD Edmonton Metro.
See more from Edify Magazine.
Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.

--Chapters--

(00:00) - Intro

(02:39) - Growth + Supply

(09:43) - Superiority Complexes

(21:18) - Developers

(30:55) - Downtown

(36:33) - Catalysts

(41:05) - Close

--Credits—

Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan.

Produced by Odvod Media.

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

Know What This City Needs?

Episode 1

Thursday, June 27, 2024 • Duration 43:16

It's the inaugural episode of Edify Unfiltered. Buckle in as Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan (the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Edify magazine) talk about the wild process of creating a city magazine: the team, the evolution, the “interesting” stuff people send and other hints about the weird and wonderful stories that bring this magazine to life.

--From This Episode--

Read the article Steve flew to Los Angeles for: Growing Up Comrie
See Edify with other past winners for AMPAs Best Magazine Award: https://albertamagazines.com/awards/magazine-of-the-year/
See more from Edify Magazine.
Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.
--Chapters--
- (00:00) - Intro
--Credits—

Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan.

Produced by Odvod Media.

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

Sarah Hamilton Got Called a C…

Episode 10

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 • Duration 37:14

Sarah Hamilton, an Edmonton City Councillor and member of the Top 40 Under 40 class of 2024, shares her surreal experience of being recognized on the list, her political journey that includes being the brunt of verbal insults and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her role in politics. She shares some insight into the role of councillors and why everyone needs to participate in the political process.

See the list of Top 40 Under 40s 2024

Read Sarah Hamilton's Top 40 Under 40 profile.

Join the conversation on Edify's Instagram.

--Chapters--

(00:13) - Sarah Hamilton is a Top 40
(03:20) - The Start of Her Career
(04:49) - Political Vision
(12:46) - Balancing Work and Personal Life in Politics
(18:32) - City Challenges and Budget Constraints
(21:21) - Comparing Current and Previous Councils
(31:40) - Future Plans and Political Aspirations
(32:32) - The Role of Media and Public Discourse

--Credits--

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

Who Judges Top 40?

Episode 9

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • Duration 40:12

Heather Thomson, a former Top 40 Under 40 honouree and vice president of strategy, research, and engagement at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce joins Trudy and Steven to talk about the experience as a judge for the 2024 Top 40 Under 40 awards. Heather shares her thoughts on the rigorous judging process and provides an insider’s look at how it all works. She also reflects on the celebratory nature of the event and together they discuss the significance of the Top 40 list in showcasing Edmonton's vibrant community.

See Top 40 Under 40s

Read Heather Thomson's Top 40 Under 40 profile

Join the conversation by commenting on Edify's Instagram

--Chapters--

(00:25) - Heather Thomson's Introduction and Top 40 Experience
(02:26) - Steven Sandor's Role
(07:42) - Heather Thomson is a Judge
(09:14) - The Judging Process and Initial Eliminations
(16:17) - Challenges and Rewards of Judging
(22:21) - Finalizing the Top 40
(28:49) - Reflections on the Judging Experience
(36:23) - Close

--Credits—

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

Behind the Scenes of Top 40 Under 40

Episode 8

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 • Duration 37:09

Steven and Trudy dispel myths and provide insights into the selection process for Edify's Top 40 Under 40 honorees.

--From This Episode--

Get your tickets to the 2024 top 40 Awards.
See more from Edify Magazine.

Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.

--Chapters--

(00:00) - Intro
(01:10) - What Is Top 40
(05:45) - Judging
(09:54) - Tips for Applying
(14:16) - Integrity of Process
(21:10) - Open Intake
(25:42) - Connections
(30:05) - More Myths
(35:04) - Close

--Credits--

Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

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