Episodes

  • Keisha Mawadza: Airdrie Youth Advocate
    Jul 17 2025

    Join host Chris Glass as he sits down with Keisha Mawadza, a remarkable 19-year-old international student from Zimbabwe who's making waves in Airdrie's youth and community programs. From her childhood experiences across continents to her insights on post-pandemic youth challenges, Keisha shares her inspiring journey and vision for our community's future.


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    33 mins
  • Airdrie CultureFest: Year 2!
    Jul 10 2025

    Experience the vibrant celebration of diversity at Airdrie CultureFest 2025! Join host Chris Glass from Airdrie Inside as he takes you through this incredible community event featuring 35+ performances, 20 food vendors, and close to 10,000 attendees celebrating Canada's multicultural tapestry.

    This second annual festival showcases the best of what Airdrie has to offer - from Ukrainian dance to Colombian music, Trinidad & Tobago performances to Punjabi bhangra. Meet the organizers, performers, and community members who make this event possible!



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    16 mins
  • Dan Patel: Airdrie Hotels
    Jul 3 2025

    Meet Dan Patel, the inspiring entrepreneur who transformed his engineering background into a thriving hotel empire in Airdrie. In this exclusive Airdrie Inside interview with Chris Glass, Dan shares his remarkable journey from immigrant to successful business owner, with insights on why Airdrie is the perfect place for business growth.



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    14 mins
  • Britton Ledingham: Airdrie's Storyteller
    Jun 26 2025

    Meet Britton, the creative force behind Airdrie Inside! In this heartfelt conversation, discover how a former sports reporter evolved into a documentary filmmaker making global impact while staying rooted in the Airdrie community.


    From covering high school football to creating a documentary that's helping orphans in Kenya, Britton shares his passion for authentic storytelling and how taking that first step can lead to extraordinary change. Learn about his journey, the power of local media, and how storytelling can transform lives both locally and globally.



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    23 mins
  • Cody Creelman: Fen Vet
    Jun 19 2025

    In this exclusive interview, host Chris Glass sits down with Dr. Cody Creelman, founder of Fen Vet, to discover how he's transformed veterinary care in Airdrie through his innovative "7-star customer experience" approach. From humble beginnings to serving an Airdrie client list of over 12,000 customers in just five years, Dr. Creelman shares his inspiring journey of building a practice that feels more like a spa than a traditional clinic.


    Learn how Fen Vet's focus on creating an exceptional environment—from ambient music and signature scents to compassionate care during emotional moments—has disrupted the veterinary industry and created a new standard for pet healthcare.



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    23 mins
  • Gabriel Osenda: NCAA 5 Star Recruit
    Jun 12 2025

    From playing with the Airdrie Storm in 3rd grade to becoming Western Canada's FIRST 5-star football recruit, Gabriel "Big Squish" Osenda shares his incredible journey to Tennessee Volunteers football. In this exclusive Airdrie Inside interview, Gabriel discusses his decision to leave Canada for Florida's Clearwater Academy, his experience at Baylor School in Tennessee, and his commitment to the iconic Tennessee Volunteers program.


    Watch as Gabriel reveals how he overcame skepticism about Canadian football players, earned his "Big Squish" nickname, and became an All-American as a junior. A must-watch for any young athlete with big dreams!



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    17 mins
  • Hien Le: Petite Saigon
    Jun 5 2025

    Join host Chris Glass as he sits down with Hien Le, the remarkable woman behind Airdrie's beloved Petite Saigon Vietnamese restaurant. In this heartwarming conversation at Rival Axe, Hien shares her 26-year journey as Airdrie's first Vietnamese restaurant owner, from when the city was just 10,000 people to today's thriving community of 80,000.

    Discover how this award-winning entrepreneur balances being a single mom of three while running a successful business, her famous personalized notes that have customers posting all over social media, and how she adapted during COVID to help feed families affordably. Hien also reveals exciting news about potentially reopening for dine-in service after years of takeout only!

    This episode showcases the power of community support, resilience, and putting yourself first as a business owner and parent.



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    18 mins
  • Lovepreet Deo: Never Give Up!
    May 30 2025

    Meet Lovepreet Deo, one of Canada's Top 25 Most Influential Women and an extraordinary adaptive athlete from Airdrie. Despite cerebral palsy, she's conquered half marathons, biked an incredible 2,000km in a year, and completed numerous physical challenges that inspire everyone around her. Her motto "Never Give Up" has transformed her from a nervous gym-goer to a nationally recognized inspiration.


    Join host Chris Glass at Rival Axe Throwing as he interviews this remarkable woman whose journey proves that with determination and support, anything is possible.



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    21 mins