Motivation Local

Motivation Local S2 Ep08 Season FinaleKyle Hodgman and Kaleb Motz"Punk Rock, Branding, and a New Flag for Medicine Hat"EPISODE SUMMARYTo close out Season 2, Corey sits down with two of Medicine Hat’s most creatively restless minds for the liveliest conversation of the season. Kyle Hodgman is a solopreneur and founder of Middle Name Creative Agency; Kaleb Motz is COO of Imagine Everything. They met...

Motivation Local S2 Ep07Brian Konrad"Forty Years of Telling Medicine Hat's Stories"EPISODE SUMMARYIn this warm and wide-ranging conversation, Corey sits down with Brian Konrad — the voice that has been woven into Medicine Hat’s daily rhythm for more than forty years. From his earliest days doing play-by-play for tabletop hockey as a kid, to a career that spanned CHAT and CJCY and too...

In this wide-ranging and genuinely surprising conversation, Corey sits down with Deborah Forbes - artist, educator, writer, school trustee, and executive director of LEARN - to explore a life built entirely at the collision point of curiosity and creativity. Deborah doesn’t operate with a plan. She operates within what she’s come to call chaos theory: one thing bumping into another, order slowly e...

EPISODE SUMMARYIn this rich and warm conversation, Corey sits down with Travis Boser — teacher, theatre director, podcast host, and one of Medicine Hat’s most quietly influential creative community builders. Travis grew up in Sceptre, Saskatchewan, a small town where everyone knew your name and volunteering kept everything running. That small-town ethic, he says, is still the engine behind everyth...

EPISODE SUMMARYIn this warm and wide-ranging conversation, host Corey Sadlemyer sits down with Elizabeth “Liz” McNally — realtor, entrepreneur, and creative force behind Real Estate Collective in Medicine Hat. Like a lot of people who grew up here, Liz once imagined she’d leave. Instead, she stayed and built something that looks a lot like what she originally dreamed of: a business grounded in rel...

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Motivation Local Season 2, host Corey Sadlemyer sits down with Colton McKee, a born-and-raised Medicine Hatter who has quietly become one of the city’s most recognizable visual storytellers. Since picking up his first camera in 2013 with inheritance money his mom told him not to spend all in one place, Colton has built a full-time creative career as a photographer...

Motivation Local – Season 2Brian Heidinger“Maker, Teacher, and Builder of Community”Episode SummaryIn Episode 2 of Motivation Local Season 2, host Corey Sadlemyer sits down with Brian Heidinger - a born-and-raised Medicine Hatter, woodshop teacher at Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre, co-founder of the Red Rock Mountain Bike Club, and the maker behind the woodworking side business "August Dawn". Bria...

Motivation Local – Season 2Brenda Mercer“Thriver, Creator, and Keeper of Stories”Episode SummaryIn this rich and deeply personal episode of Motivation Local Season 2, host Corey Sadlemyer sits down with Brenda Mercer — a proud Indigenous woman, 60s Scoop thriver, beadwork artist, community builder, and keeper of local stories. Brenda has called the Medicine Hat area home for close to 35 years, and...

In this engaging and reflective conversation, host Corey Sadlemyer sits down with Jace Anderson, Executive Director of Medicine Hat Tourism, to explore the deep connections between community, identity, and place. Jace shares his unique perspective as both a long-time resident and passionate promoter of Medicine Hat, discussing how the city's emerging cultural scene, outdoor lifestyle, and auth...

In this deeply personal and insightful episode, host Corey Sadlemyer sits down with Luke to explore how his sense of identity has been shaped by place, people, and pivotal moments. Luke reflects on growing up in Medicine Hat, leaving for opportunities elsewhere, and eventually returning with fresh perspective. The conversation touches on the complexities of hometown nostalgia, the push-pull dynami...

In this deep and insightful conversation, Sharon Allan reflects on her decades-long journey in Medicine Hat as a teacher, instructor, and researcher. Sharon and Corey explore how place shapes professional and personal identity, focusing on transitional or "borderland" spaces in life — from students becoming teachers to newcomers adapting to communities. Sharon draws from her research on the constr...

In this episode of Motivation Local, host Corey sits down with Dianne Wilkins, a born-and-raised Hatter whose journey has taken her from Medicine Hat to Mobile, Stockholm, Manhattan, Palm Springs, Calgary, and beyond. A former CEO of global digital agency Critical Mass and a Harvard Advanced Leadership Fellow, Di shares her reflections on place, leadership, identity, and resilience. From her early...

In Episode 4 of Motivation Local, host Corey Sadlemyer sits down with Darrell Willier, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Coordinator for Medicine Hat Public School Division. Originally from Sucker Creek First Nation near High Prairie, Alberta, Darrell shares his journey to Medicine Hat, driven by a desire to be closer to his children and grandchildren. Darrell reflects on the profound impact of plac...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Corey sits down with Ryan Oscar, a passionate advocate for recovery and resilience, and a founding member of Our Collective Journey. Ryan opens up about his path to Medicine Hat, shaped by adversity, addiction, a transformative cross-country bike ride, and ultimately—purpose. He discusses his experience in the oil patch, recovery, launching Our Collect...

In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Chasity Cairns shares her personal and professional journey — from growing up Métis and Ojibwe in Manitoba to helping shape Indigenous cultural and community support in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Through candid reflections, Chasity discusses family legacy, identity, reconciliation, and the importance of creating safe, culturally-grounded spaces. As she prepares...

In this episode, Medicine Hat podcaster Corey Sadlemyer welcomes Trevor Moore to the show. Trevor shares his experiences as a golf professional, a magician and as an entertainer. Together they explore his more recent work as a personal coach and key note speaker importantly how he works through mental health challenges to lead a life of purpose. Trevor's background and involvement in Medicine...