The Well Endowed Podcast

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The Well-Endowed Podcast is a production of Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF). If you live in Edmonton, chances are you’ve been touched by the work facilitated by the support ECF provides to the cit... more

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The podcast currently has 194 episodes available.

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April 15, 2025 EPISODE 182 – Igniting Women’s Voices in the Arts
For over a decade, SkirtsAfire has been a bold and creative force in Edmonton’s arts scene, celebrating the voices of women through theatre, music, dance, visual art, and more. Now, as the festival steps into an exciting new chapter, its leaders are reimagining what it means to uplift, inspire, and connect.
In this episode of The Well Endowed Podcast, Trudy Callaghan from Odvod Media sits down with Managing Director Brianne Jang and Artistic Producer Amanda Goldberg to explore the festival’s recent rebrand, their big dreams for the future, and how support from Edmonton Community Foundation is helping bring that vision to life.
Show Notes
Our guests today was Managing Director Brianne Jang and Artistic Producer Amanda Goldberg.
Check out SkirtsAfire’s newly redesigned website to learn more about their work and upcoming events.
ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest issue of Thrive
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.
ECF Youth Grants:
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Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!
Trudy Callaghan’s interview with Brianne Jang and Amanda Goldberg was produced by Odvod Media.
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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26min
April 01, 2025 EPISODE 181 – A Better Future for Alberta’s Animals
Animal welfare in Alberta is facing major challenges, from rising costs to increased demand for services. For 65 years, the Alberta SPCA has been at the forefront of animal protection—but how do they navigate these pressures and plan for the future?
In this episode of The Well-Endowed Podcast, Trudy Callaghan from Odvod Media talks with Executive Director Leanne Niblock about the evolving needs in animal welfare and how the Alberta SPCA is preparing for the road ahead.
Show Notes
Our guest today was Leanne Niblock of the Alberta SPCA.
Read the full article featured in THRIVE magazine.
Read the full Spring Issue of THRIVE magazine.
ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.
ECF Youth Grants:
Click here to learn more about our youth grants!
Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!
Trudy Callaghan’s interview with Leanne Niblock was produced by Odvod Media.
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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March 16, 2025 EPISODE 180 – Kids Wanna Rock
Ever wanted to know about Edmonton’s real-life “School of Rock”?
The Well-Endowed Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton’s free music program. Supported by the Edmonton Community Foundation, this initiative is empowering young kids to pick up instruments, find their voices, and become the next guitar legends and vocal powerhouses.
Join us to explore how this program is shaping Edmonton’s musical future!
Show Notes
Our guest today was Curtis Ross & Amanda Sokol.
Read the full article featured in THRIVE magazine.
Read the full Spring Issue of THRIVE magazine.
ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.
ECF Youth Grants:
Click here to learn more about our youth grants!
Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!
Steve Sandor’s interview with Curtis Ross & Amanda Sokol was produced by Odvod Media.
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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29min
March 01, 2025 EPISODE 179 – Artistic Accelerando
Join us on the Well-Endowed Podcast as we speak with 19 year old violin virtuoso Jacques Forestier. From toddler tantrums at his mothers violin recitals to a forthcoming debut album with Warner Classics, Jacques’s journey is one of passion and dedication.
We discuss his unique upbringing, the vital role of the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) in supporting his development, and how ECF scholarships have paved the way for his studies at the Curtis Institute and an upcoming European tour. Tune in for a story of talent, hard work, and the power of community.
Show Notes
Our guest today was Jacques Forestier.
Read the full article featured in THRIVE magazine.
Read the full Spring Issue of THRIVE magazine.
ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.
ECF Youth Grants:
Click here to learn more about our youth grants!
Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!
Cory Schachtel’s interview with Jacques Forestier was produced by Odvod Media.
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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24min
February 16, 2025 EPISODE 178 – And Justice for All
What if justice offered a path to healing?
Join us on the Well-Endowed Podcast as we connect with Aliana Kanji from YRAP. We’re exploring their powerful work with Edmonton’s youth, and how restorative justice is igniting change. Listen as we reveal the stories behind YRAP’s impact, and how they’re making a tangible difference in our community.
Show Notes
Our guest was Aliana Kanji, a Development Associate at the Youth Restorative Action Project (YRAP).
Learn more about YRAP.
Read the full article featured in “Together We Thrive” magazine.
ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.
ECF Youth Grants:
Click here to learn more about our youth grants!
Black History Month 2024:
Read our exciting announcement!
Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!
Lauren Kalinowski’s interview with Aliana Kanji was produced by Odvod Media.
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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33min
February 05, 2025 EPISODE 177 – Ben’s Big Legacy
Join us on the Well-Endowed Podcast as we speak with Mike Stelter, father of Ben Stelter and Executive Director of the Ben Stelter Foundation.
Inspired by their son’s legacy, Mike and his wife Lea are committed to bringing proton therapy, an innovative cancer treatment, to Edmonton. This promising therapy, which could have helped Ben, offers hope while easing the financial burden of seeking specialized care abroad.
Tune in to learn how the Ben Stelter Foundation is leading the effort to make Edmonton the first city in Canada to offer this groundbreaking treatment.
Show Notes
Our guest was Mike Stelter, Executive Director of the Ben Stelter Foundation and father of Ben Stelter.
Ben Stelter Foundation Fund
Ben Stelter Foundation
Read the full article featured in “Together We Thrive” magazine.
ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.
ECF Grants:
Click here to see all ECF Grants.
Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!
Steve Sandor’s interview with Mike Stelter was produced by Odvod Media.
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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January 20, 2025 EPISODE 176 – Transforming Loss into Legacy
Kaylyn Medeiros’ legacy lives on.
In the latest episode of our Well-Endowed Podcast, Kaylyn’s mother, Anna Olivieri, shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter and how her family found a way to turn their grief into hope with the help of ECF.
Hear how the Kaylyn Medeiros Fund, created in Kaylyn’s honour, is making a difference by providing scholarships for future veterinary students and raising awareness of rare autoimmune disorders like Takayasu’s Arteritis.
Listen to this inspiring story on ECF’s Well-Endowed Podcast.
Show Notes
Our guest was Anna Olivieri, the mother of Kaylyn Elisa Medeiros.
Kaylyn Elisa Medeiros Memorial Fund
Read the full article featured in “Together We Thrive” magazine.

ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Grants:
Click here to see all ECF Grants.

Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

Trudy Callaghan’s interview with was produced by Odvod Media.
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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30min
December 23, 2024 EPISODE 175 – Fundraising After The Flames
Hospitality workers unite to help fellow industry workers in “Edmonton’s backyard”
In July 2022, the idyllic mountain town of Jasper was engulfed in flames. The Jasper Wildfire Complex ravaged the landscape, forcing evacuations and leaving a trail of destruction. But amidst the chaos, a powerful story of community and compassion emerged.
This episode dives into the inspiring initiative spearheaded by Edmonton’s hospitality industry to support their colleagues in Jasper. We hear from Mary Bailey, publisher of The Tomato Food & Drink magazine, and Scott Downey, co-owner of Butternut Tree and The Marc, who were both instrumental in creation of the Jasper Hospitality Fund. They recount the swift mobilization of restaurants, bars, and cafes to raise funds for displaced workers.
Show Notes
Our guest today were, Mary Bailey the publisher of The Tomato Food & Drink magazine and Scott Downey, the owner of The Butternut Tree & The Marc.
Read the full article featured in “Together We Thrive” magazine.

ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Grants:
Click here to see all ECF Grants.

Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

Cory Schachtel‘s interview with Mary Bailey and Scott Downey was produced by Odvod Media.
Photo by: Odvod Staff
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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33min
December 13, 2024 EPISODE 174 – Circle of Strength
Hope takes flight at the King Thunderbird Centre, thanks to a matching initiative this past fall that raised over $815,000!
This collaborative effort between ECF, EPCOR, and Boyle Street Community Services provides vital support services and a brighter future for Edmonton’s homeless population. Boyle Street’s endowment at ECF helps to ensure its impact lasts for generations to come.
Learn more in the latest episode of The Well-Endowed Podcast!

Show Notes
Our guest today were, Jordan Reiniger, Executive Director of Boyle Street Community Services & John Elford, President and CEO of EPCOR.
Read the full article featured in “Together We Thrive” magazine.
ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

ECF Grants:
Click here to see all ECF Grants.

Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

Trudy Callaghan’s interview with Jordan Reiniger & John Elford was produced by Odvod Media.
Photo by: Bluefish Studios
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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27min
November 25, 2024 EPISODE 173 – Fantastic Four
Four dancers. Four cultures. One powerful story.
This week on The Well Endowed Podcast, we’re exploring 4: Dances of the World, a captivating production that takes you on a journey through the lives of four women from different cultural backgrounds. Connected by the universal experience of travel and reflection, their stories unfold through the beauty of Chinese, Greek, Indian, and Mexican dance traditions.
Presented by the Hellenic-Canadian Community of Edmonton and Region, 4: Dances of the World celebrates women, builds bridges between communities, and reminds us of our shared humanity.
Join The Well Endowed Podcast as we delve into the creative process behind this production and explore the impact of cross-cultural collaboration.
Links
Our guest today were, Kostas Koukouzikis of the Hellenic-Canadian Community of Edmonton and Region & Charlotte Simmons of Shang de Tai Chi Praying Mantis
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ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.
ECF Grants:
Click here to see all ECF Grants.

Upcoming Student Awards:
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

Caitlin Hart‘s interview with Kostas Koukouzikis was produced by Odvod Media.
Photo by: Amanda Gallant
The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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24min

FAQs about The Well Endowed Podcast:

How many episodes does The Well Endowed Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 194 episodes available.