Coffee In The Park with Jennifer and Cam

Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and bring your appetite—welcome to another fantastic episode of Coffee in the Park featuring the creator behind Dave Does Dining !  Born in Vegreville and raised in St. Albert, Dave's path to becoming one of the region's favorite food bloggers wasn't exactly linear. After initially pursuing French-immersion medicine at the U of A’s Campus Saint-Jean, h...

Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and grab your red-and-white—welcome to a very special Canada Day Edition of Coffee in the Park !  This week, Jennifer and Cam are diving deep into all things Canadian. They break down everything from our classic vocabulary (yes, including "Eh!") to the unique regional dialects of Canadian French. Along the way, they share a mountain of fun trivia, including...

Send us Fan Mail Pop the confetti and pour an extra-large cup—welcome to the Two-Year Anniversary Special of Coffee in the Park ! 🥳☕ To kick things off, Cam and Jennifer send a massive shout-out to The Wall Coffee Roasters for hosting our recordings every week, and a huge thank you to our sponsor, Wing Snob , for keeping this dream flying. In this milestone episode, we pull back the curtain on w...

Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and join us for a heartwarming conversation with Elisa Irlam, the incredible founder of Dogs with Wings! Elisa knew from a young age that her passion belonged to animals. After initially pursuing veterinary medicine in a fiercely competitive landscape, she pivoted to Biological and Ecological Sciences at NAIT. A twist of fate and a past connection introduced her to t...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Janna Tominuk, the Chief Executive Officer at Sport Central! Janna grew up in Peace River, Alberta, in a sport-loving household where being active was a way of life. This early passion led her to pursue a Sports Administration degree, starting at Grande Prairie Regional College before transferring to the University of Alberta. While her career wo...

Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and pull up a chair for an unbelievable conversation with Ben Kellert; a pastor, champion auctioneer, and former small-town mayor! Ben's journey began on a farm in Leduc, Alberta, where he grew up speaking German as his first language and spent his mornings and evenings tending to livestock. After a family move to Wetaskiwin due to his father's health, Ben...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring coffee and chat with Gail Powley, the President of Technology Alberta and Executive Director of the ASTech Awards! Growing up in Alberta in a tight-knit, hardworking family, Gail discovered an early passion for math and people. This unique combination led her to the University of Alberta, where she earned her engineering degree. Entering a heavily male-dom...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your favourite brew and pull up a chair for a casual coffee and conversation with Jennifer and Cam! In this episode, Jennifer kicks things off with an Off the Field update. She is deep in the trenches of planning a massive tournament for the upcoming weekend—handling everything from coordinating volunteers to organizing the post-event cleanup. If you’re a local listener in th...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could pull up a chair and grab a coffee with anyone from history? In this special episode, Jennifer and Cam dive into their ultimate "Dead or Alive" guest Wish List. They each select three individuals who have shaped the world—or their own lives—in profound ways. Cam’s list spans from ancient history to local political legends. He shares his fascination with...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Tara Proskiw, the powerhouse owner of Towne & Countree Kitchens . Tara grew up in Duffield, Alberta, watching her father work at the TransAlta Power plant. While she initially considered a career in policing, her spirited and strong-willed personality eventually led her to the Court Stenography program at NAIT. Tara shares the fascinating rea...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring coffee and chat with Becky Oxton, the owner of Sunrise Estate Services! Becky’s journey is one of service and evolution. Growing up in Alberta, she followed in her mother’s footsteps, graduating from Grant MacEwan’s Police Studies program and entering the force at just 21 years old. Her career as a Special Constable and Community Peace Officer took her acr...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is extra special as we celebrate a major milestone— 100 episodes of Coffee In The Park!   To mark the occasion, we’re joined by Morgan Kunitz of the iconic Kunitz Shoes . While her parents founded the business in 1981 as a franchise store, it has since evolved into a premier independent shoe destination. Morgan grew up in the aisles and backrooms of the family...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Miss Emily and her mother, Alison, from Sweet Freeze!  Born with an extremely rare genetic disorder, Miss Emily has spent her life defying the odds and becoming a source of joy for everyone she meets. An entrepreneur at heart, Emily is now launching her latest venture: a mobile ice cream shop called Sweet Freeze. This isn’t Emily’s first time in...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the second segment of Grape Expectations! We are joined once again by Karen Principe to dive into two more featured wines: an 1884 Cabernet Sauvignon and an Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc.  Karen guides us through a masterclass on flavor profiles, explaining the fascinating way grape genetics play a role in flavour profiles and so much more. We also explore the art of pair...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Chef Adam Brack, Executive Chef at the DoubleTree and Home2 Suites by Hilton West Edmonton! Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Adam initially expected to follow in his father's footsteps into the trades, but his natural affinity for working with his hands eventually found a different outlet. His lifelong love of food was rooted in simple...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Doug Lang as he shares a life story that feels like it belongs on the silver screen. Originally from Winnipeg, Doug bypassed a career in his father’s insurance firm to pursue his own passions, first earning a pilot’s license in Vancouver before finding his true calling in policing at age 24. His diverse career on the force spanned from the motor...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Terry Evans, Local Broadcasting Legend!  Terry Evans' career started in BC at the age of 15, working the 6–11 PM night shift at a local station. While attending the Radio Arts program in Lethbridge, his talent was so immediate that he was hired by a local station just three weeks into his first semester—eventually leaving school to pursue ra...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Joline Lemke of Lily Grey Artistry!  From her early dreams of creating Super Bowl commercials to earning a business degree at the University of Alberta, Joline’s career path has been a masterclass in the professional pivot. After honing her craft as a receptionist for Evelyn Charles and later spending four years at MAC Cosmetics, she took a leap...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee with Georgialee Lang. A preeminent Arbitrator, Appellate Counsel, and Litigation Strategist, Georgialee is recognized as one of the top family lawyers in Canada. Her distinguished career includes arguing four times before the Supreme Court of Canada and contributing extensively to legal discourse as a widely published author. A seasoned communicator, Georgiale...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jennifer and Cam for the third installment of the Pet Peeves series as they tackle the frustrating reality of Shrinkflation. It is the trend nobody asked for: prices continue to climb while portions get smaller by the day. They discuss the items that used to offer value deals but now break the budget, from eight-dollar chocolate chips that barely fill a cup and a half to six-...

Send us Fan Mail Wine tasting is an art, and we’re finally ready to pull the cork! Join us for the premiere of Grape Expectations , our new monthly deep dive into the world of wine.  In this debut segment, we sit down with expert Karen Principe to deconstruct two distinct classics: the vibrant, orchard-fruited Gray Monk Pinot Gris and the structured elegance of Fleur de Charme Bordeaux . Karen gui...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Erin Isfeld, the Manager of Corporate Communications at Edmonton International Airport! While many will recognize her as a staple of local news from her two decades at CTV, Erin’s story begins in the small town of MacDonald, Manitoba. She attributes her lifelong love for public speaking and her inquisitive nature to her upbringing and her early i...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with John Liston, Partner at Newcastle West Partners! Growing up in a large Irish immigrant family in Edmonton, John was a standout hockey talent pursued by Ivy League schools until a sudden injury ended his professional aspirations. This early setback forced a transition into civil engineering and eventually the insurance industry, proving that a maj...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Alana Tollenaar, Owner of Backyard Birds Nature Shop.  Alana Tollenaar’s path to owning Backyard Birds Nature Shop was paved by her childhood as the daughter of a zookeeper, where she helped hand-raise snowy owls. Though she briefly considered engineering, a university course in Environmental Management revealed her true calling: a perfect blend...

Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and join us for an inspiring conversation with Rachelle Dubeau, the driving force behind Dani & Madi Boutique in Spruce Grove.  Raised by entrepreneurial parents in St. Paul, Alberta, Rachelle’s work ethic started early—from her first job as an 11-year-old janitor to her years as a competitive college hockey player. Though she eventually earned her Chartered Acco...