The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen

Volunteerism is changing and what does that mean to our community. This week on The Spotlight Hour, I am talking with Otto Siltzer with the Lions Club of Calgary and Katie Dodd of Volunteer Calgary about the shift in volunteerism and how that might be impacting service clubs, like the Lions, in particular.

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen I'm exploring a skill shift-the changing demands of today's workforce. My guests are Margo Purcell, CEO of InceptionU in Calgary and D'Andre Wilson, Chair of the LearningCity Collective. We unpack how technology, soft skills, and work-integrated learning are reshaping careers and preparing the next generation for success.

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen, I am diving into Calgary's vibrant music scene. Meet local artist Damase Elis, who taps into her Metis-Colombian heritage with her indie-folk-blues inspired songs. And Colleen Krueger from Music Calgary joins me to discuss how that organization is helping support emerging local artists.

This week on The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen, it is all about baking! This episode is called Profiles in Pastry and we will explore the stories of local bakers who are blending science, culture, and craft. Said M'Dahoma, the Pastry Nerd, brings French precision and Comorian flavours together, while Douglas Gregory and Lauren Anh of Mari Bakeshop share the artistry behind their roll cakes and c...

As we approach Giving Tuesday on December 2nd, this episode of The Spotlight Hour focuses on the social impact that can change lives thanks to the generosity of Calgarians. I am talking with Karen Young, President and CEO of United Way of Calgary and Area, and Joy Bowen-Eyre of The Alex Community Health Centre. They show us how leading with kindness can spark real change.

Are you a book lover? Canadians do love to read, spending hours browsing in book stores or online to find the latest novel or non-fiction work to spark our curiosity or as a way to escape into another world. I have been in a book club for 17 years, myself! I love exploring new genres and learning something new. In this episode of The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen, I am talking with Calgary autho...

In this week's episode of The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen, I am focusing on a powerful and important display in Calgary, The Field of Crosses. It features thousands of white crosses to honour and remember our fallen. I am talking with Sean Libin, who is with the Field of Crosses Memorial Project, about it's importance in our community as an educational display and a place to pause on November...

This week on The Spotlight Hour, I am talking with Kathleen Sorensen, author of Living in the Land of the Uprights who shares the story of her son, Thomas. Thomas had a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy and she talks about all the joys and challenges her family faced. My second guest is Katherine Such, CEO of Easter Seals Alberta, talking about the work this non-profit is doing for children and adul...

Let's go behind the scenes of the Calgary Stampede! This week, I sit down with Joel Cowley, CEO of the Calgary Stampede and Mark Eriksen, producer of the Grandstand Show, to find out how this year's event went and what's ahead. We talk about some of wild foods on the midway (worm poutine, anyone?) plus find out what it takes to put on that amazing drone show!

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour: Prairie Lights, I'm talking with two people deeply involved in shaping movie magic, one behind the scenes, one behind the camera. Join me for some great conversations with Calgary's new Film Commissioner, Adnaan Wasey, and celebrated director, David Winning.

Have you ever wondered how the things you do today could shape your brain health decades from now? In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, we are taking a closer look at what you can do for your own brain health starting now. I am talking with Dr. Zahra Goodarzi and Dr. Dilpriya Mangat about their work in dementia and what we can all do to improve our cognitive health.

The sharing of knowledge between generations. When it comes to entrepreneurs it is a winning approach! In this episode, we talk to legendary business leader and philanthropist Jim Gray about the recognition program he started, Top 7 Over 70. We'll hear about his business journey and why that sharing of wisdom between generations is so important. Plus, we talk to a recipient of the Top 7 awards, Ma...

This week, The Spotlight Hour is about Game Changers, local leaders doing more than just playing to win in sport & community. You’ll meet the visionaries behind two of the hottest tickets in town, Jason Ribeiro of Calgary Surge and Lara Murphy of Calgary Wild FC. Plus, someone who has been sharing the stories of what sports means to Calgarians for decades, Chris Dornan.

Kicking off the first episode of The Spotlight Hour, I am talking about Fresh Starts, people who have stepped into a new chapter in their lives. Joining me are longtime broadcaster Gord Gillies, Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji from United Way, and Ryan Lomberg of the Calgary Flames.

Heads up! First episode coming September 20th at 9am MT.