Airdrie Inside

Join host Chris Glass as he interviews Juan Cardenas, one of Airdrie's most dedicated youth leaders, on this episode of Airdrie Inside. Juan is a dedicated volunteer and one of the brightest young voice in Airdrie. Discover how young voices are actively shaping our city's future through the Board of Youth Affairs, Arts & Culture Council, and the transformative Inspire Center. 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode of the Airdrie Inside podcast, I had the chance to chat with Tiffany Bennett-Allen, a key member of the planning committee for Airdrie CultureFest — our city’s annual multicultural festival taking place July 1 at Nose Creek Park.

As both the host of this podcast and a member of the CultureFest team, it's means so much to see these two parts of my world connect. At Airdrie Inside, we believe in the strength of community groups coming together to support and uplift one another—something that’s at the heart of CultureFest.

This event is more than a celebration; it’s a safe and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can feel a little closer to home, a little more connected to the Airdrie community, and most of all, reminded that they truly belong here. Because they do.

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