Small Town Not Small Minds

Small Town Not Small Minds

By Amy and AlixSociety & Culture
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Small Town Not Small Minds episodes

  • Episode 58: Modern Dating
    This episode we bring on Amy’s neighbour and friend, Kingsley, to talk about dating in the modern world. The struggle is real, but we try and digest some conversations around dating based on our own experiences.
    Whats Up? Alix is living rent free by moving in with her parents while on holiday. Amy regales a cross country skiing experience.
    Jar of Questions: Which box store are you wanting to live in and why?
    44 min
  • Episode 57: Let's Get Down To Business

    We’re so excited to bring former guests Mike Lawlor and Tyrel Irwin to get down to business with us. As long-standing small business owners, these men bring us a behind-the-scenes look at the work they do. Along with their sage advice, they bring the banter we know and love. 

    What’s Up? Alix regales stories from visiting Calgary and Amy makes a resolution that she plans to keep until her birthday.

    Jar of Questions: What song is on your sexy time playlist?

    Be sure to check out the fantastic work our guests do. Follow Ty at Simply Amish Edmonton and Mike, along with his wife Alexis, at Lawlor Jewelry.

    44 min
  • Episode 56: Sporty Spice
    This month we welcome guest (sporty) Amy to talk about her role as a Manager of Athlete Experiences with the Canadian Sport Institute. In her unique position, she supports athletes beyond the sport so they have the best chance at success while they perform, as well as in their personal life.
    What’s Up? The pod gals reflect on their 2022 year full of changes, and set their sights to the new year. Tell us if you do any resolutions or goal setting for the new year.
    Jar of Questions: What was your favourite trend to come out of 2022?
    43 min
  • Episode 55: Art Attack
    We welcome artist, Tiffany, to the podcast to talk about her work and the community that art builds. Check out her art work in real life while walking the streets of Calgary or search for her online under the name Tiffany Lynn Cuffley.
    What’s Up? Amy regales a mouse disaster she overheard in yoga and Alix wrote her own murder mystery. Message her if you want to buy a copy (shameless plug).
    Jar of Questions: If you could freaky Friday with a celebrity, who would you choose?
    43 min
  • Episode 54: In The Same Boat
    Professional dancer, Trevor, joins us to talk about life performing on a cruise ship. Trevor gives us backstage access to life on board from details about living quarters to never being able to escape your coworkers, for better or worse!
    What’s Up? Alix and Amy give updates on how they are transitioning into their new cities.
    Jar of Questions: what is the largest animal you think you can take down with your bare hands?
    29 min
  • Episode 53: Peace in Islam
    Elise joins us to share her experience looking for belonging and finding it in Islam. Elise brings her kindhearted perspective to the podcast and shares her journey with being an immigrant, finding religion, and ultimately peace.
    Whats Up? Amy has nothing but good things to say about her new wax studio: Waxwell. Alix goes to a board game cafe that her bff opened on the island! Check them out at The Fort in Duncan, BC
    Jar of Questions: which Spice Girl represents your current life situation?
    40 min
  • Pre3: Big City Big Ideas
    The much anticipated season 3 of Small Town Not Small Minds is here! What can you expect from this season?
    ✨ Interviews from more fab people who bring connection and small town vibes (it’s a good thing!)
    ✨highlights from Alix & Amy in their new locations
    ✨The same laughs and content we brought before
    Look for our episodes the last Friday of each month 🗓
    For now, enjoy the opening act of season 3: Where Are They Now? Where the Pod Gals answer all your questions about why we moved.
    21 min
  • Episode 52: No Such Thing As Small Minds
    Ever wonder if there’s a place on earth with no mosquitoes? Want to know how to identify humpback whales? Do you have what it takes to live to 100 and beyond? All these questions and more are answered in our final episode of the season with guest Landon Cheek.
    What’s Up? Alix went to a lovely wedding and Amy dishes on a new reality dating tv show.
    Jar of Questions is all about self love: what’s your favourite physical feature on yourself?
    41 min
  • Episode 51: Lady’s Hat Farm
    We welcome guest Nikki from Lady’s Hat Farm onto the show this week. Niki runs a sustainable flower farm in Castor, Alberta. She brings insight on what it means to be a farmer and brightens our podcast with all things floral. Be sure to give her a follow! @ladys.hat.farm
    What’s Up? Amy gets a visor non ironically and totally rocks it and Alix reveals her plan for meeting (stalking) her favourite musician Dermot Kennedy.
    Jar of Questions: what are your go to snacks?
    32 min
  • The Queen and her Queer
    The Queen (Amy) and her Queer (Alix) host podcast The Gal (Mac) and her Gay (Alden) to talk about friendship and running a podcast together — see what we did there?
    What’s Up? Alix cries her way through a Donovan Woods concert and Amy gives her two cents on bachelorettes.
    Jar Of Questions: do you believe in ghosts?
    36 min

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Changing the way society thinks about life in small towns, hosts Alix and Amy take on culture, local businesses, understanding tough subjects, and positive movements in small communities through…