The Well Endowed Podcast

On this episode, we learn about the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund with Martin Garber-Conrad, CEO of Edmonton Community Foundation . Links: See the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund at work . Learn more about the fund and how to contribute . Curious about the organizations who joined us for this episode? – YMCA of Northern Alberta – Edmonton Arts Council – Meals on Wheels – Art Ga...

On this episode we talk to Boyle Street Community Services , Alberta Health Services , and the Boyle McCauley Health Centre to look at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people who experience homelessness in Edmonton. Links: Subscribe to Text4Hope to receive daily messages of Mental Health Support. Check out the Mental Health Foundation . Find out more about Boyle Street Community Servi...

On this episode, we’re Stuck In The House with the Citadel Theatre .  We speak with Chantell Ghosh, Executive Director and Jessie Van Rijn, Producer about how the Citadel is bringing artists and audiences together in spite of physical distancing. Take that, COVID-19! Links: See the archives and performance schedule for Stuck In The House. Catch today’s Stuck In The House video . Resour...

On this episode, we learn about the  McCauley Development Co-operative  and how the community banded together to raise $1 million in less than a month to purchase a problem property in their neighbourhood. Links: Find out more about the McCauley Development Co-operative . Check out the Edmonton Community Development Company . See how the Social Enterprise Fund invests in community. Grants: Belcour...

On this episode, we explore the Financial Reality of Millennials in Edmonton by spending a day in the life with Alexis Hillyard to find out how she handles her finances. This is the first of four Vital Topics that will be produced throughout the year. The upcoming topics will look at Millennials’ behaviours around advocacy, technology and the trends they are setting. Links: Read the Vital Topic: F...

On this episode, we find out about the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program . The program gets kids to design experiments with the goal of having their work loaded into a rocket and launched 400 kilometres up to the International Space Station. And Edmonton Public Schools is not about to miss that trip! This is serious science, friends. Links: Find out more about the Students Spaceflight Experim...

On this episode, we visit Bissell Centre and learn about the Solar Array they are installing thanks to a grant from EcoCity Edmonton . And we talk to Simon Irving, Program Manager at Alberta Ecotrust about the huge impact EcoCity Edmonton Grants are having in our city. Links: Find out more about EcoCity Edmonton Grants . Check out Bissell Centre’s Solar Array . See all the amazing environmen...

On this Episode, we tour iHuman Youth Society where we learn about the amazing ways they offer support to vulnerable youth. And we meet Steven Finkleman and Jane Cardillo , the parents of David Finkleman . They have created an endowment fund to support iHuman Youth Society in memory of their son. On Jan. 27, 2014, David was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing Whyte Avenue. He is widely desc...

On this episode, we speak to members of Raricanow . A not-for-profit organization that aims to promote human rights for all LGBTIQ2S+ Refugees and newcomers in Canada. Some of the content discussed may be difficult for some listeners. Our guests were open-hearted as they shared their emotional and lived experiences, which include violence and loss. While there are no graphic descriptions, some eve...

On this episode, we bring you a compilation of the wonderful history series produced by Edmonton’s former historian laureate, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips . To help Edmonton Community Foundation celebrate its 30th anniversary, Chris had been investigating and gathering stories with a historical connection to Edmonton. And we’ve been sharing those stories on this podcast throughout 2019. From a l...

On this episode, we sit down with Dayna Hyman , Executive Director of KidSport Edmonton . Dayna tells us about why access to sport is so important for kids, and how their group uses fundraising and community partnerships to make sure all kids can play. Clarification: KidSport Edmonton subsidizes sport registration fees. They develop community partnerships with other organizations to help families...

On this episode,  Chris Chang-Yen Phillips takes us on a special tour of the historic Garneau Theatre . Then we get into the season of giving with two donor stories. We hear from Diana Bacon about the Bacon Family Fund. And from Gary and Scott Kwasnecha about the Financial Services Group Community Trust Fund. Links: Find out more about the Garneau Theatre and Metro Cinema . Read blog about Diana B...

It is the sixth and final edition of our special series: It Takes a Community,  produced by  Hunter  and  Jacquelyn  Cardinal of  Naheyawin . In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we hear from author and speaker, Dr. Patricia Makokis. Dr. Makokis tells us about...

On this episode,  Chris Chang-Yen Phillips tells us how an iconic local brewery survived prohibition in Edmonton. And we venture into the woods to get up close with some (arguably kind of cute) nocturnal mammals- Bats ! Links: Check out this timeline of Edmonton’s Brew History. Listen to Episode 3 of Let’s Find Out to get another window into how breweries were responding to prohibition...

It is the fifth edition of our special series: It Takes a Community,  produced by  Hunter  and  Jacquelyn  Cardinal of  Naheyawin . In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we hear from Dave Mowat , former President and CEO of ATB Financial. Dave talks about trusti...

On this episode, Dale Gienow takes us on a wildlife rescue adventure! WILDNorth provides compassionate care for injured, contaminated and orphaned wildlife. They achieve this with their hospital and rehabilitation centre , and with their dedicated rescue team . If you see a wild animal in distress, call their rescue hotline: 780-914-4118. WILDNorth also helps educate people about how to co-exist w...

On this episode,  Chris Chang-Yen Phillips tells us about a holographic last will and testament from WW II. Then,  Allison McCollum  and  Mike Simons  share their expertise on why it’s a really good idea to have a plan for your estate. It’s not as depressing as you think! Okay, maybe it is. But it’s really important to talk about. Links: Join us for a free session at Wills Week. Find out why mille...

It is the fourth edition of our special series: It Takes a Community,  produced by  Hunter  and  Jacquelyn  Cardinal of  Naheyawin . In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we hear from Aaron Paquette: artist, author, speaker and City of Edmonton Councillor for Wa...

On this episode, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips checks out the Mercer Warehouse , and puts Gezim Hoxha on the spot for some cool trivia facts. Then, we meet Vegreville’s Own Lorax , Kevin Stewart. Kevin talks to us about photography,  how he (sort-of) won the Nobel Peace Prize, and the fund he created to help protect the aspen park lands of Vegreville. Links: Find out more about the Vegreville Cre...

It is the third edition of our special series: It Takes a Community, produced by  Hunter  and  Jacquelyn  Cardinal of  Naheyawin . In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we hear from Linda Duncan , the long time Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona. Linda...

In this episode, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips shares a special story about one night at the historic Alberta Hotel . And we sit down with Rachelle Venne, CEO of the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women . She talks about why it’s important to recognize the obstacles faced by Indigenous Women in Alberta . Links: Check out our Vital Topic reports . Learn more about the Institute for th...

We are excited to share the second installment of It Takes a Community  — a special series produced by  Hunter  and  Jacquelyn  Cardinal of  Naheyawin . In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we will hear from artist and community builder Nasra Adem about the sup...

On this week’s show, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips finds out how Charles Daniels stood against injustice at the Sherman Grand Theatre. Then we talk to Meredith Mantooth about how You Can Ride 2 is making adaptive bikes available for kids. Links: Keep up with author and historian Cheryl Foggo . Learn more about You Can Ride 2 . Special shout outs to Popcycle where hosts Christian Zyp and Eric Newb...

Welcome to the first installment of It Takes a Community — a special series produced by Hunter and Jacquelyn Cardinal of Naheyawin . In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we will hear from musician and entrepreneur Paul Bellows about what he learned while perfor...

On this episode, we speak with the one and only Liz O’Neill, Executive Director of Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton (BGCBigs). Liz tells us about how the fluke of a coin toss brought her to Edmonton, her greatest accomplishments over the past 40 years and what that means to the children and their families who use BGCBigs’ services. Links: Learn more about Big Br...