Best Edify Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Full Circle 32:59

14d ago32:59

32:59

Print isn’t dead. In this episode, Trudy welcomes Edify’s new editor-in-chief, Omar Mouallem — and together they pull back the curtain on the editor/publisher distinction, the resurgence of magazines and their ambitious goals for Edify’s future. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. (03:52) - Welcome Omar (09:42) - Magazines are an experience (1…

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About Those Orange Rolls… 22:43

1M ago22:43

22:43

When Edify staff invited Leduc Coffee Shop back for another Best Restaurants event, owner Karen Richert almost said no — but her daughter Anna convinced her to come back, with a new, truly local treat. Host Trudy Callaghan and guest host Jennifer Walton pull back the curtain on our annual Best Restaurants event, and how it brings the Edmonton regio…

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Don't Panic 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

From a less than stellar job interview to nearly 15 years as editor-in-chief, Steven Sandor has left his mark on Edify and Edmonton. In this episode, Trudy and Steven do a little reminiscing — and discuss where print journalism is heading. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. (01:31) - How Sandor Got the Job (03:31) - The Evolving Beast of Prin…

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Retail Maverick 36:58

2M ago36:58

36:58

Sina Zere didn’t plan to be an entrepreneur. But when she saw a gap in Edmonton’s esthetics market, she opened her own wax bar, Buff Wax Spot. She joins Trudy and guest co-host Heather Thomson, Vice President of Economy and Engagement at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce for a lively conversation ranging from what sets Buff Wax Spot apart from the pack,…

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The Queen of the Lingnan 34:40

4M ago34:40

34:40

If you live in Edmonton, chances are you know Amy Quon of The Lingnan and Chicken for Lunch. She’s also been named one of Edify’s 6 Who Inspire 2025. Amy joins Trudy and Steve to talk about the Lingnan’s history in the city and the place it has in the lives of Edmontonians. 6 Who Inspire honours community organizers, business owners, philanthropist…

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Scienceploitation 53:47

5M ago53:47

53:47

No one calls themselves anti-science. But there’s a lot of anti-science bias these days. Peek behind the curtain on a story from Edify’s May edition, “The Battle for Truth” featuring former Edify cover star, author, professor and researcher at the University of Alberta Timothy Caufield. Tim joins Trudy and Steven to discuss the problems facing the …

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Building Edmonton Up and Out 30:25

5M ago30:25

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 adva…

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Pints, Pride, and Purpose: Top 40 37:05

6M ago37:05

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 Ham…

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Sarah Hamilton Got Called a C… 37:14

6M ago37:14

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 a…

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Who Judges Top 40? 40:12

6M ago40:12

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 w…

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Behind the Scenes of Top 40 Under 40 37:09

7M ago37:09

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 Applyi…

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Growing North 33:11

8M ago33:11

33:11

Over 13,000 people live in Edmonton’s Downtown neighbourhood, but there’s stigma about this area; people often don’t see the core as a safe and engaging place to call home. Mike Saunders, the Senior Vice President of Qualico Properties, has a vision to change that perception. He tells us about the power of compassion and creativity in urban develop…

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A New Mixology 32:48

8M ago32:48

32:48

From Haskap Chili Mimosas to a Magic Lemonade that changes colour, Alberta’s first sober bar is anything but boring. Trudy and Steve speak with JoAnne Pearce, mocktail maven here in Edmonton. She speaks about what inspired her to brew up complex, original mocktails for discerning flavour seekers. --From This Episode-- Find out more about Spilt and …

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Built for Action 29:45

8M ago29:45

29:45

Bike lanes are a divisive topic here in Edmonton. Some people advocate in their favour, while others are filled with rage at their very existence, and the fact that the City Council put $100 million aside for them. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, bike lanes are an important part of urban infrastructure, allowing for many types of active transportation. M…

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Journalism 37:58

9M ago37:58

37:58

In the Age of Instagram, paid influencers and people peddling empty content, how can you make sure to set your personal filter to spot legitimate journalism? Edify publisher Trudy Callaghan and editor-in-chief Steven Sandor discuss what it's like to try and stick to the ethical principles when there is so much pressure on magazines to sell their so…

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Covers 32:25

10M ago32:25

32:25

Edify’s Art director, Kim Larson, joins us to talk about designing covers. Dream job? Maybe! We talk about getting from the photoshoot to public reaction. You’ll hear about the surprising controversies and meaningful profiles we’ve featured. Good to know: you cannot buy your way onto Edify’s cover. It’s not for sale. --From This Episode-- ● See the…

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City Expansion 42:33

10M ago42:33

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…

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Know What This City Needs? 43:16

10M ago43:16

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 li…