Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with Marathoner, Austin Watt.

Austin is a Marathoner, a run community leader, and an event director, among other things.

In this episode we discuss: The less obvious benefits of running, how costly running can be, the last race he planned, inclusivity in sport, what he does during the winter months, *EXCLUSIVE* details regarding his next event "Flash Friday", the 6 Major Marathons, and if there's too many Ciele hats.

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A Conversation with Charlotte Kruszewski, Co-Founder of the Queer Climbing Collective.

Charlotte is the Co-Founder of the QCC, an Arc'teryx Ambassador, and the ACC Edmonton EDI Chair, among other things.

In this episode we discuss: Her first job being at a Climbing Gym, the Origin Story of the QCC, climbing posers, route planning, how grades work, their Weekly Meetups, and how important representation in sports is.

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A Conversation with Stewart Burdett, President of Quarters Arts Society.

Stewart is also the Senior Volunteer at CO*LAB.

As some of you may already know, CO*LAB has recently fallen under some hard times, and is facing a potential shut-down. A GoFundMe has been started for them and their cause.

In this episode, Stewart is as upfront and transparent as he possibly can be: Speaking in detail about everything currently happening, surrounding the Fundraiser and impending closure. Expressing overwhelming gratitude, addressing criticism, and putting himself out there for further conversations to be had.

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A Conversation with Sare, Daniela, Kaitlyn, and Zane of Stem Champ.

We discuss: Each of their roles in The Band, Equine Photography, over priced ice cream, being Besties, songs getting shorter, gardening failures, sneaking pints out of The Black Dog, EPs and LPs, Taylor Swift ruining the Vinyl Industry, scaling up, and Less Than Jake.

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A Conversation with GB, of ANNMS Shop.

We discuss: Language barriers, practical accessories, the shift from running a brand to running a retail space, the research that goes into a brand before bringing it in, agreeing on imagery with his staff, markdowns being a necessary evil, and how to actually say ANNMS.

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A Conversation with Photographer, Jan-Micheal Stasiuk.

We discuss: Self Publishing hiccups, Aaron Pedersen, anywhere but here, the old HAVEN Blog, Tiny Vices, misappropriating student loans, the Hackney Half Marathon, McDonald's Happy Meal cameras, grasshopper photography, and giving the Internet what it wants.

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A Conversation with Martinus Pool, of Adrian Martinus.

We discuss: What led him to the work he does now, shipping anxiety, 6 degrees of Royal Bison, imitators, all things griptape, having AVE's mom as a client, the Zuck VS Musk cage match, and home deliveries.

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A Conversation with Mike Frank, of The Evan Shaw Accessibility Foundation.

We discuss: Mike's past as a Commercial Elevator Constructor, Accessibility in general, why he started the Foundation, similar Organizations, trying not to take no for an answer, Wheelchair Rugby, seeking advice from Disabled People on Disability Issues (a novel concept), striving to use Inclusive language, Nothing About us Without us, and the pros and cons to their fundraising model. Evan Shaw Forever!

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A Conversation with Artist, Kaela Moggey.

We discuss: Kaela not loving Tattoos early on, getting bad advice from Guidance Counselors, posting automotive on main, Dentists on TikTok, almost becoming a Paramedic, what happens at Car Shows, client loyalty, the Origin Story of the POLITESLUT username, and tattooing her mom.

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A Conversation with Mikhail Miller and Rachel Ziriada, of Nasarimba.

We discuss using your car as a lift, grant writing, their recent residencies in Mexico, how Alberta seems to love murals but really hates graffiti, the meaning (and correct pronunciation) of Nasarimba, unauthorized installations, Revs, what they were doing before they were doing this, and the yin and yang of artist duos.

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