Episodes

  • The Spotlight Hour: Sevice Club Challenge

    The Spotlight Hour: Sevice Club Challenge
    Dec 20 2025
    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.
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    43 mins
  • The Spotlight Hour: Skill Shift

    The Spotlight Hour: Skill Shift
    Dec 13 2025
    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.
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    56 mins
  • The Spotlight Hour: Amplifying Calgary

    The Spotlight Hour: Amplifying Calgary
    Dec 6 2025
    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.
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    53 mins
  • The Spotlight Hour: Profiles in Pastry

    The Spotlight Hour: Profiles in Pastry
    Nov 29 2025
    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 choux pastry. And you won't want to miss their descriptions of some of their most delicious creations. You'll be rushing out to buy or bake after this episode of The Spotlight Hour.
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    55 mins
  • The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen: Social Impact - Leading with Kindness in Calgary

    The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen: Social Impact - Leading with Kindness in Calgary
    Nov 22 2025
    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.
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    56 mins
  • The Spotlight Hour: Turning Pages

    The Spotlight Hour: Turning Pages
    Nov 15 2025
    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 author, Natalie Sue, about her first published novel, "I Hope This Finds you Well", and Ryan Smith, co-owner of Owl's Nest Books, which is celebrating 50 years serving Calgarians. Join me as we dive into our love of books!
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    46 mins
  • The Spotlight Hour: Teaching Remembrance

    The Spotlight Hour: Teaching Remembrance
    Nov 8 2025
    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 11th and honour those lives lost. I am also talking with Brad Pierce and John Q Adams of Valour Canada about their work to educate Canadians about our military history.
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    55 mins
  • The Spotlight Hour: Inclusion in Action

    The Spotlight Hour: Inclusion in Action
    Nov 1 2025
    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 adults with disabilities.
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    42 mins