Episodes
Feb. 23, 2021
A Cancer Diagnosis: Hillberg and Berk CEO Rachel Mielke Shares Her Journey with Cervical Cancer
In January of 2020, Rachel Mielke received a cervical cancer diagnosis, which set her on an onerous personal journey toward recovery during a year of global suffering. During this trying year, she was able to find respite in…
Feb. 16, 2021
The Powerful Perspective on Black History Month & International Women’s Day from Paulette Senior.
Paulette Senior is President & CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She has devoted her career to empowering women and girls to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. Paulette started her career on the front li…
Feb. 9, 2021
He Doesn’t Have a Heartbeat or a Pulse, but Chef Brad Smoliak is Winning the Battle Against Heart Disease
Brad Smoliak: lover of all thinks starting with “F”! Family, friends, food, fine wine, and most of all, fabulous wife! Born at the General Hospital with Transposition of the Great Vessel, and shockingly survived after some …
Feb. 2, 2021
New Procedure Might Reverse Sleep Apnea in Patients with Dr. Tammarie Heit
Dr. Tammarie Heit was a nurse for 10 years and worked in cardiovascular, thoracic, plastic surgery and intensive care. Wanting to make more of an impact, she decided to go into dental school. She has spent the last 25 years…
Jan. 26, 2021
MmmathMania! An Exciting New Resource to Help Parents, Teachers and Kids with Math
Vanessa McLeod is the founder and CEO of MMMathMania, an online math teaching resource that utilizes games as a learning tool for children. She has been teaching for almost 20 years, mostly at the grade 2 or 3 level, but has…
Jan. 19, 2021
Look Good, Feel Better: Dee Diaz Helping Female Cancer Patients through a Difficult Journey
Dee Diaz leads Look Good Feel Better (LGFB)- Canada’s only charitable organization dedicated to the appearance related impact of cancer and its treatment for women and teens. Mobilizing supportive health care for women so th…
Jan. 12, 2021
Resilience Might Not Be Exciting, but it Separates Businesses and Leaders. How Resilience Helped Lara Murphy Build Her Success
Lara Murphy is the co-founder and director of business development and strategy of Calgary’s Ryan Murphy Construction Inc. (RMC), where she has managed numerous multi-million-dollar projects in corporate, commercial, health …
Jan. 5, 2021
Kristina Williams: From Lawyer to CEO, to Honorary Consul for Sweden, to Mom: Life is a Continuum of Learning
Kristina Williams was named the President and CEO of AEC in 2014, and oversees the management of the $350 million Alberta Enterprise Fund with its 19 venture capital fund investments and the underlying portfolio of more than…
Dec. 29, 2020
A Perfect Nightmare: Karen Gosbee’s Glittering Marriage and How It Almost Took Her Life
Karen Gosbee is an author, advocate against domestic violence, and mother who has been through the full spectrum of life's hardships. She had it all: the successful husband, beautiful kids, big house and a white Range Rover;…
Dec. 20, 2020
Mandy Trapp: December 21st is the Great Transformation. Are you ready?
This week's episode is a special one; Jupiter and Saturn will appear so close together on December 21, 2020 that it will seem almost as though they are a single star. According to The Planetary Society, they have not been th…
Dec. 15, 2020
In the Know: How Sarah Benken Created an International Community of Like-Minded Women
Sarah Benken is passionate about supporting women, specifically high-achieving businesswomen that are overworked and lacking community with like-minded women. 𝑾𝒉𝒚? Because she has been there - in the wrong rooms, stretched t…
Dec. 8, 2020
Jess Tetu's Courage and Perseverance: Leaving Home at 15 to Becoming one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women
Jess Tetu is a Canadian serial entrepreneur making waves across the country in the beauty and spa industry while making an impact on her community through her dedication to philanthropy! Overcoming adversity at a very young …
Dec. 1, 2020
Bill and Candice Farrell: Love, Legacy and Doodles
Candice and Bill Farrell are breeders of Goldendoodles, located on the outskirts of Red Deer, Alberta. Their ultimate goal is to produce happy, healthy, loving and well-socialized family pets. Candice and Bill take their dog…
Nov. 24, 2020
Burn Survivor Kelly Falardeau’s Empowering Story: From Near Death to Success
Dedicated to making a difference, Kelly Falardeau has used her life challenges as a burn survivor as the voice and inspiration to help re-define the definition of beauty. She is an international speaker known for encouraging…
Nov. 17, 2020
From Start-Up to Game Changer: The Woman Behind Absolute Combustion International
A proud Albertan technology entrepreneur, advocate, and leader, Koleya Karringten has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of product commercialization, ecosystem building, and fostering inclusion in the …
Nov. 10, 2020
Talking Sex with Dr Jess: Questions You Want Answers To
Dr. Jess O’Reilly is a sex and relationship expert with a background in education. Her research and passion involves teacher training in sexual health; she volunteers in schools and universities to help bring better sex & re…
Nov. 3, 2020
Advice for Starting and Running Your Own Business From a CEO with Marcela Mandeville
This week, we welcome Marcela Mandeville to the Inner Circle. Marcela has explored the world of business through a globally focused business undergraduate degree, designation as a Certified International Trade Professional a…
Oct. 27, 2020
A Simple Need Turned Into a Brilliant Business with Claire Theaker-Brown
Edmonton, Alberta-born Claire Theaker-Brown founded Unbelts in 2011 with two ambitions: creating quality jobs for under-employed seamstresses in her Shanghai neighbourhood, and perfecting pant-fit for people of all shapes. T…
Oct. 20, 2020
How to have Conversations about Diversity and Inclusion with Erin Davis
This week, it is our pleasure to welcome Erin Davis to The Inner Circle. Erin is a connector, change maker, and builder of inclusive workplace cultures. She continues to follow her passion to build workplaces that work for w…
Oct. 13, 2020
In Case of Fire: Real Life Experiences of Burn Survivor Spencer Beach
Spencer Beach was a 3rd generation flooring installer and among the best in his field when he endured a horrific flash fire that left him permanently and severely scarred. After spending 14 months in the hospital and a year…
Oct. 6, 2020
Hollywood Star Troy Ruptash Discovers His Story Back Home in Alberta.
Things that happen to us at a young age have a habit of sticking with us. That's what happened to Troy Ruptash when he was competitive figure skater. Born and raised in Vegreville, Alberta, Troy had many days where he found …
Sept. 29, 2020
Living, Reporting and Loving New York: Pat Kiernan from NY1
Pat Kiernan is a former co-worker of Carrie's from CFRN-TV and friend of the Inner Circle. He has been a television host at Spectrum Television's NY1 since 1997. A staple of New York City, Pat has spent decades briefing New …
Sept. 22, 2020
The Woman Behind the Politics: A Conversation with NDP Leader and Former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley
Rachel Notley, the 17th Premier of Alberta and current leader of Alberta’s NDP Official Opposition, has her roots firmly planted in politics, though she didn’t always know it was the route she would take. Rachel initially wa…
Sept. 15, 2020
Sexual Violence: The Necessary Conversation with Mary Jane James
Mary Jane James is the Chief Executive Officer of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Business at Mount Saint Vincent University, and the Faculty of Extension Program at the University …