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Sharing Calgary's Hidden Corners; those unique successful businesses sprinkled around your city! We hope to get you closer to the minds behind these unique ideas that make up a city you're proud of. Locally conscientious, we want to give you the opportunity to experience Calgary from the comfort of your home! A simple stay-cation, all our audio comes from zoom and interviews are conducted remotely. Our audio quality reflects this however the story is worth it!
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Sampling JiaJia Asian Street Food and Bar
This week a member of our media team, Lily spoke with Sarah, founder of JiaJia Bar, about the impact a business can have on the community it serves. They discuss how the pandemic changed the business, and some of the difficulties it inflicted, on top of analyzing the power food can have on bringing people together. We hope you enjoy this illuminating conversation!
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Discovering Customs by Lauren
In the second of two student-orientated business episodes, Julia sat down with Lauren founder of Customs by Lauren the company putting unique art on shoes to spice up their design! Lauren Takes us through the mechanism's behind her customer interaction, how she got started, and where she sees herself and her business in the upcoming years! Enjoy another engaging locally operated student business!
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Learning About Paper Secrets Design Co.
This week we switched it up and our Head of Marketing Julia sat down with Mathea the founder of her student business Paper Secret's Design Co. There is a discussion about running the business as a student, and Mathea's vision for the future, as well as the role the global pandemic had to play in the start of the company. Enjoy the first of two episodes showcasing these incredible student businesses!
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Examining Milk Run
This week Sarah spoke to JD founder of Milk Run, the new clothing store on the scene! The discussion revolves around the creative process that pours into every Milk Run product and the incredible impact the brand has already had. Tune in for this fascinating insight into current streetwear and the evolution of where Milk Run hopes to go!
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Investigating Cococo Chocolatiers
In this episode, Sarah sat down for an organic discussion with Lyne Rennie regarding how the confectionary company Cococo operates. We get an in-depth view of the company philosophy, some delicious product descriptions, and an immersive story regarding the company's future. Take a listen to learn more about chocolate than you ever knew you wanted to know!
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Exploring the Paper and Ink Boutique
In this episode, we sat down with Julia Chupik to gain an insight into how she came to start her scrapbooking and paper store. We look at the company philosophy and how covid has impacted the business! Listen for heaps of fascinating details surrounding the unique way this business operates and explore their journey from start to finish.