On this episode of The Spotlight Hour Podcast, I'm looking at The Frontline of Leadership.

Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan and retired Lieutenant-Colonel Deanna Manson join me to talk about what leadership has looked like in their lives, from the early days of their careers to the work they're doing now.

We get into the moments that shaped them, what kept them steady, and what they hope the next generation of women and diverse leaders will step into.

This week on The Spotlight Hour, I'm exploring youth athlete development and accessibility with two Calgarians working at the heart of it.

Kerry MacDonald shares insight from more than 20 years in volleyball and his research on how young athletes grow physically and emotionally.

Then, John Clubb joins the conversation to talk about Calgary's Soccability program, where he has been a driving force in expanding adaptive soccer opportunities for children and youth with disabilities.

Join me for a conversation about ensuring our kids have fun and want to stay in sports.

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, I am taking a closer look at headaches, pain, and the paths to finding some relief.

Calgary neurologist Dr. Werner Becker breaks down some of the understanding of what really drives headache disorders and what helps people find relief.

Registered psychologist Dr. Sharon Pham widens the lens, exploring how chronic pain shapes daily life, and some of the strategies that help people regain control.

*For more information check out: migrainecanada.org

and painrevolution.org

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, called Beyond the Fear, I explore fear as a constant companion in our lives.

I am joined by entrepreneur and author Cory Davison, and endurance athlete and mountaineer Jill Wheatley, who each bring their own lived experience with fear and resilience.

This conversation offers a deeper look at how we can move beyond fear, not by eliminating it, but being curious about it and learning how to walk with it.

This week on The Spotlight Hour - Game on Calgary - I'm taking you inside the world of esports and how Calgary is stepping into it in a big way.

I'm joined by Eddie Sargent, Associate Dean of the Chiu School of Business, who shares why the college invested in a state-of-the-art arena and new digital-career pathways.

Then varsity Valorant players Dennis Asham and Chris Rosquillo bring the competitive world to life, from high-level gameplay to culture, community, and the future of esports in Calgary.

How can we get the next-gen workforce ready?

It starts with that very first job.

And this generation of young people is entering the workforce at a challenging time, with youth unemployment at around 15 percent in Calgary.

Still, there are opportunities and practical ways to help youth take those first steps with confidence.

My guests are Sam Wright with the City of Calgary's Youth Employment Centre and Avra Davidoff, a registered psychologist and children's author, with grounded advice, encouragement and insight.

Longevity is more than a trend. It is a movement reshaping how we think about health, aging, and the choices we make today that shape our tomorrow.

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, I am exploring what it truly means to live longer and live well.

I'm sitting down with Raman Kapoor of the DIL Walk Foundation and Dr. Zahra Goodarzi, a leading geriatrician, about longevity, super agers and adding more life to our years, not just years to our lives.

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, I am reconnecting with two past recipients of Global Calgary's long-running Woman of Vision program, featuring women whose influence continues to shape Calgary and beyond.

I am sitting down with Chef Judy Wood, who we featured in 1999, and Manjit Minhas, was was honoured in 2011.

Together, they reflect on defining moments, hard-won lessons, and the ways they continue to lift others up.

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, I am celebrating International Women's Day by reconnecting with two inspiring and visionary women.

In my role, as a news anchor and reporter at Global Calgary, I also had the privilege of interviewing over 170 women as part of the Woman of Vision program.

In a monthly news segment and column in the Calgary Herald we featured their inspiring journeys and highlighted how they were making a difference in our community.

In this two-episode series, I wanted to revisit just a few of those stories and find out where those women are today and how they're continuing to share their lasting vision.

Listen in to a conversation with Cara Moeller Poppitt and Dr. Rupinder Toor, on The Spotlight Hour.

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen, I'm exploring two conversations that look at the heart of Indigenous storytelling and humour.

Comedian and Sixties Scoop survivor, Paul Kuster, shares how he's woven his lived experience into his stand-up performances and why comedy is a way of sparking change.

And Indigenous educator Crystal Many Fingers brings insight into how storytelling can shape identity and healing, and build bridges.

This conversation is about listening and learning about the past and how humour can bring people together.