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 What happens when the hardest climb isn’t a mountain, but your own mind? 

Mind Over Mountain follows Simran’s powerful journey of healing through mountaineering, where every step upward became a step inward. From battling the silent weight of mental health challenges in sports to standing at the edge of a summit—and of self-discovery—this podcast dives deep into resilience, purpose, and the mental terrain athletes rarely talk about. 

Through raw storytelling, honest reflections, and conversations with fellow adventurers and mental health advocates, Mind Over Mountain creates space for the stories that matter most—the ones behind the medals, the records, and the peaks. 

Simran isn’t just climbing for herself—she’s chasing history.
Her Goal: To become the youngest Canadian to climb the Seven Summits.

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" I wanna create a brand that's not defining someone by their curves or defining the way they look " - Annie Manjuran 

In this exciting episode, Sapreet sit down with the incredible Annie, a true game-changer in the world of fashion, pageants, and entrepreneurship. Annie takes us on a journey through her remarkable achievements, including being named one of the Top 75 Immigrants in Canada and the only woman entrepreneur from Edmonton on that prestigious list. With a passion for diversity and inclusivity, Annie discusses how she’s transforming Edmonton’s fashion scene and providing a platform for new, talented designers. 

We dive deep into the unique vision behind Ambry, Annie’s luxury fashion brand that makes high-quality silk kaftans and accessories accessible to all, and how she’s making waves in both local and international pageants. From creating jobs to supporting local talent, Annie’s commitment to Edmonton shines through, as does her mission to elevate the community through fashion. 

Discover her thoughts on the future of fashion, the importance of capsule wardrobes, and what inspires her designs. Plus, hear about the upcoming international pageant she’s now hosting, and why Edmonton is the city to watch for fashion innovation. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates culture, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship, and be sure to keep an eye on Ambry this summer for stunning new collections!


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 Podcast Episode: South Asian Singles Night – Love, Laughter & Connections 

In this episode, we're diving into the vibes of South Asian Singles Night—an exciting event designed for singles aged 25–35 to connect, mingle, and spark something special. Taking place at Enigma Bar and Kitchen Ltd. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM, this night promises great music, engaging conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere where love might just be in the air. Whether you're seeking romance or new friendships, tune in to hear what makes this event the perfect setting for genuine connection. Let’s talk dating, culture, and the magic of meeting like-minded people in real life!

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Turning It Up with Tarsem Jassar – Guru Nanak Jahaz


Tune in to this exciting episode of Turning It Up as we chat with Tarsem Jassar about his role in the movie Guru Nanak Jahaz. Hear about his experience working on the film, the message behind it, and how it brings Guru Nanak’s teachings to life on screen. If you’re into inspiring stories and want to learn more about Tarsem’s journey, this one's for you! 

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Wednesday Wellbeing with Gurjeet Gill – Episode: Let's Talk About Bullying 

In this powerful episode of Wednesday Wellbeing, host Gurjeet Gill explores bullying's impact on mental health, personal development, and community well-being. From schoolyards to workplaces, bullying takes many forms, and Gurjeet shares insights, personal reflections, and thoughtful strategies to help recognize and respond to it. 

Whether you're a parent, student, educator, or simply someone who cares about creating safe spaces, this episode offers a compassionate and informative perspective on how we can all take part in putting an end to bullying. 

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“I know that's a thing where sometimes you have days where you don't want to post. And, you have to know how you deal with that creative block or burnout when it comes to content.Cause it's a lot of work, a lot of creativity. Our minds never switch off, even when we're walking down the street, our minds constantly thinking about how we can pivot this into content creativity..” -Suvi 

Suvi Sharma, known online as indianitgirl, is a multifaceted Indian-Canadian creative based in Edmonton. She is a model, content creator, entrepreneur, and advocate for diversity in the fashion and media industries 

At the beginning of their sit down, Sapreet talks to Suvi and congratulates her on officially being an entrepreneur  (0:00), Suvi then goes more into her background, digging deep into her character (1:12), how being one of the few brown female social media content creators in Edmonton has been, and the experience of it all (2:15), at what point did Suvi realize she wanted to get into content creation and becoming an entrepreneur (3:00), the story of opening up her first business (4:00), advice she would have for girls out there also thinking about getting into the space she works in (6:00), how she feels supported by her community (8:25), where she gets her inspiration for her content on all her socials (8:50), if she ever feels like she has a sense of responsibility for the content she is producing into the community (11:20), the tools she used to become successful in her space (14:20), 

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 “ Take some time out before the sun sets today. Just look up at the sky and appreciate that there's not as much snow on the ground as much anymore..” -Gurjeet 

Wednesday Wellbeing is your midweek moment to pause, reset, and refocus. 

Each Wednesday, we bring you episodes packed with practical tips, mindful moments, and inspiring stories to help you take care of your mental, physical, and emotional health. Whether it’s stress relief, self-care routines, nutrition advice, or simply finding balance in a busy world, this segment is your go-to wellness check-in. 

At the beginning of their sit down, Gurjeet introduces Ravia, her co-host, and gives a brief description of who she is (2:00), they talk about addiction and that can be an upsetting topic (3:37) , how do they approach these conversations about addiction(4:00), the different types of addiction (6:17), how these substances affect us, especially when use of these substances becomes addictive and has a negative impact on our lives  (8:07) introducing Robbie,from Astra, the Punjabi alcohol resource, talking  about the effects of alcohol on the body (11:25), how does substance use disorder affect people's social lives, especially in the South Asian diaspora (15:35), what addiction does to the people around you (17:12), how can we have access to resources and statistics about it? (19:08), what is relapse and what does it mean for people who are trying for recovery (20:34), what to do in situations of peer pressure (22:02), ways in which the South Asian community can help heal us (26:50), if people wanted to find more information about this kind of stuff, where could they reach out (34:34), 

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 “There's so much that relies on people having that home, having that equity one day to be built up. The economy itself, what the liberals have done with inflation,  taxes,, what that's done to businesses, that's all gone up and has hurt our economy and crime” -Tim Uppal

Tim Uppal is a Canadian politician and the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton Mill Woods, Alberta. He serves as the Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, a role he has held since September 2022 alongside Melissa Lantsman .​ 

At the beginning of their sit down, Sapreet talks to Tim about his brand new riding (1:30), his perspective on how all the parties are distinguished from each other (2:23) ,how he feels the PC Party will do things differently in order to tackle inflation (3:55), what specific impact would repealing the carbon tax have on affordability for Canadians, and also what would replace it to address climate concerns (7:17), if he thinks there will be any alternative tax implemented by the PC  (10:14), how would his party support oil and gas while focusing on diversification in the market as well in Alberta (10:40), how are we protecting all burdens if there is a potential economic slowdown (13:05), How is he ensuring international students hat regardless of what their status in Canada is, that they feel safe when they're in Canada (18:09) his thoughts on how do we get more younger people to actually go and practice their right to vote this federal election? (21:13), and finally , what are some ongoing concerns he has heard from the community?  (23:43), 

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“When the economy is better, when the business is doing better, I don't want to use our residents, our citizens come to Whyte Avenue and to join our life which makes things even better.” – Councillor Jennifer Rice 

Jennifer Rice is a member of the Edmonton City Council. She was elected on October 18, 2021, and officially took office on October 26, 2021. Rice is among the first visible minority women to serve on Edmonton’s City Council. 

Before her election, Rice had a diverse professional background, including roles as a university professor specializing in mathematics and higher education, as well as positions within the provincial government focusing on financial management, infrastructure planning, and community safety initiatives 

At the beginning of their sit down, Rice and Sapreet talk about her history in China and what it was like moving here leaving all that behind  (1:13), how she feels her previous career supported her to get where she is today in our city (2:40), what feedback has she been getting from her constituents of what they're hoping to see (7:12), if she feels she is still pushing boundaries to get her voice across in rooms (10:31), what Rice is hoping to see in this upcoming election when it comes to candidates (13:35), if there was any personal experiences in her life that made her feel like that she would give back to the community? (16:30), and finally her reasoning to give back to her community, was it like a motherly instinct or her experience in Edmonton (19:20),  

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“Social media makes our lives and jobs easier. Collect information, instant access to family members, instant communication. But on the flip side, scammers also use social media through ad listings.”- Detective Scott Abbott

Detective Scott Abbott is a member of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). He truly believes that education and prevention are crucial to our fight against fraud and scams and actively promotes these within our city.

At the beginning of their sit down, Abbot and Sapreet talk about Fraud Prevention month and what is entails  (1:01), the different scams going around the city (2:25), what exactly are romantic scams (3:31), the details of employment scams  (5:55), why does Abbot feel there's such a hesitancy for people to come forward if they become a victim of a scam (8:47), if there is any correlation with the figures or the rise of scams with the number of newcomers (10:11), what steps should people be taking after or even to protect themselves or once it's actually occurred (10:56), how identity theft plays a part in scams (12:12), discuss his new podcast ‘The Con Job’  (12:30), and finally if there a certain age demographic that we're seeing more scams in (12:25)

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