Sean Liv, Kim Hayden & Linda Garson

Wake Up Calgary

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🎥 Welcome to Wake Up Calgary — The Show That Puts the City in the Spotlight! 🌇 From local legends to hidden gems, Wake Up Calgary is your front-row seat to the people, places, and stories shaping our city. Hosted by Kim Hayden , Sean Liv , and Linda Garson of Culinaire Magazine , this digital morning show brings you the best of Calgary business, community, food, and culture — all in one place. 💬 What You’ll Discover: ✅ Inspiring interviews with Calgary entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers ✅ Behind-the-scenes looks at events, restaurants, and neighbourhood highlights ✅ Real convers...

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Sean Liv, Kim Hayden & Linda Garson

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From Crisis to Comeback: Leadership Lessons in Recovery and Opportunity 27.06.2026 33:42

When crisis strikes, how do communities not only recover, but come back stronger? In this episode of Wake Up Calgary , we explore resilience from two perspectives: disaster recovery and education. Our first guest, Leann Hackman-Carty , CEO of Economic Developers Alberta , has guided communities through some of Alberta’s toughest moments — from floods and wildfires to long-term economic disruptions...

From Gaps to Growth: Business Strategy, Self‑Kindness & Calgary’s New Culinary Hotspot 06.06.2026 33:43

“What if the very gaps you’re scared of, whether in your business, your mindset, or your health, are actually the fastest road to your next breakthrough? In today’s episode, we’ll show you how a simple pause can unlock hidden profit, how a dash of self‑kindness can turbo‑charge transformation, and why the newest rooftop restaurant in downtown Calgary is the perfect metaphor for turning space into...

Hope Rebuilt: Trades, Music, Celebration 06.11.2025 32:07

 From sawdust to song to celebration This episode explores how Calgarians turn darkness into light. Tom Loschuk of Trades Guild shows how mentorship and real projects give vulnerable people a second chance in the trades. Then singer-songwriter & educator Kristen Scott shares the raw heart behind her album,  Pages of Us , as she navigates grief, men’s mental health, and healing. Final...

Cameras, Commerce & Cuisine 25.10.2025 36:06

Cameras, Commerce & Cuisine What happens when creativity, community, and local business collide? In this episode, hosts Sean Liv and Kim Hayden explore three sides of Calgary’s creative heartbeat. Evelyn Drake and Dave Paul from The Camera Store share how their 30-year shop became a home for photographers and why film is making a comeback. Then Alana Baxter , founder of Fitzba Technologies , r...

E2 | Calm Leadership, Community Voices & Ocean-Fresh Flavours in the Rockies 18.10.2025 35:08

“Calm Leadership, Community Voices & Ocean-Fresh Flavours” Leadership isn’t always loud; sometimes it’s calm, consistent, and deeply human. In this episode: 🌟 Sarah Ferguson , Calgary Ward 12 Candidate, shares her journey from daycare mom to community advocate, showing how empathy and accountability can shape stronger neighborhoods. 💬 Carla Mae Sheremata , founder of Diamond in the Rough Con...

“AI, Cybersecurity & Brazilian Flavours: How Technology and Culture Shape Our City” 15.10.2025 32:02

Episode 1: “AI, Cybersecurity & Brazilian Flavours: How Technology and Culture Shape Our City” In this premiere episode of Wake Up Calgary , host Kim Hayden kicks off the city’s new digital morning show with conversations that connect innovation, safety, and community. 🌐 Segment 1 – Artificial Intelligence & Ethics Rebecca Bultsma , an AI strategist and ethics researcher, breaks down how...