Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with Community Helper, Veronica Fuentes.

Veronica is a Community Helper, an Artist, and a Climate Advocate, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: the STOP THE SWEEPS Stickers, !@#$ the Ice District, Camp Pekiwewin, Veronica's work with Indigenous Peoples Power Project, Sixties Scoop, booking Hardcore Shows at 16, and of course... Bowling.

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A Conversation with Social Worker, Rachelle Gladue.

Rachelle is a Social Worker, Co-Founder of Tawaw Outreach, and a Mother, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: the number 7, Cree Naming Ceremonies, Rachelle getting involved in Social Work through initially pursuing Policing, ways to better effect change in Indigenous Communities, what exactly is happening with these Encampment Sweeps (STOP THE SWEEPS!), the ethics of documenting marginalized people, Contemporary Colonialism, and the importance of working collectively.

If you would like to take a moment to sign the letter to the Mayor of Edmonton and City Council on the threat to Treaty and Human Rights posed by Encampment Sweeps, please do so HERE.

A Conversation with Harm Reduction Outreach Nurse, Tabatha Plesuk.

Tabatha is a Harm Reduction Worker, a Registered Nurse, and has a Masters in Library and Information Studies, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: being hyper-organized, Naloxone and how it works, building trust with clients, everyday advocacy, the Northgate Mall Walmart Pharmacy, and a potential bowling marathon.

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A Conversation with Local Meme Page Admin, ⁠Yego.Death⁠

Yego is a popular Edmonton Meme Account, they are feeling good when they're on Whyte Ave, and they definitely were not nervous to be on this Podcast.

In this episode we discuss: all things ⁠Yego.Death,⁠ we answer some listener submitted questions, and Yego says a few affirmations. Please enjoy our Christmas Special! From our families to yours, happy holidays everyone!

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A Conversation with Community-Based Researcher, Rylan Kafara.

Rylan is a Researcher, an Advocate, and an Ethnographer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: his Non-Alcoholic Beer reviews, competitive swimming, community development, compersion, the non-profit industrial complex, ethnography, the ethics of being an Oilers fan, The Lofts (a comic Rylan made, illustrated by artist Spyder Yardley-Jones), and Darryl Katz's $613,000,000 loan.

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A Conversation with Omar Mouallem.

Omar is a Filmmaker, an Author, and a Journalist, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: prematurely pitching stories to The New Yorker, lessons learned growing up in an immigrant family, The Lebanese Burger Mafia documentary, clickbait, a Burger Baron coffee table book, giving away secret recipes, and Omar's foray into indie wrestling.

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A Conversation with Harm Reduction Worker, Will Cardinal-Mawer.

Will is a Harm Reduction Worker in Edmonton's Inner City, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: what initially brought Will to a career in Harm Reduction, leaving Christianity, much needed policy changes, the absurdity of the Oilers Entertainment Group, Harm Reduction resources in Edmonton, and five-pin bowling.

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A Conversation with Photographer, Zachary Ayotte.

Zach is a Photographer, a Writer, and an owner of multiple Dogs, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: the elephant in the room (Zach being a Photographer without an Instagram), Annie Murphy Paul, Dog Influencers, Entomology, making mistakes on purpose, Nan Goldin, before phones were smart, and Zach's Substack, "Plain Sight".

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A Conversation with Girl Boss, Kyla Kazeil.

Kyla co-owns Bamboo Ballroom, The Common, 9910, Fu's, Dolly's, Double Dragon, and is a Mother of two, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: what Kyla wanted to be when she grew up, community hubs, opening her store in 2005, Crystal Lounge, Whyte Ave now and then, the first Common location, Peruvian food, not everyone's going to like everything all the time, and the coming soon Christmas pop-up at Dolly's.

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A Conversation with Justin, Pat, and Mac, of FOOSH.

Justin founded FOOSH in 1999, Pat came on in 2006 and is now a Partner in the Company, and Mac joined in 2015 and is now the Head Buyer for the Store.

In this episode we discuss: iconic FOOSH releases in the early years of the shop, what inspires their continued relevance, trusting staff, learning to be okay with delegating, three generations of marketing, make Whyte Ave great again, and window shoppers.

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