Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of Between the Threads.

In this season finale, host Somia Sadiq sits down with podcast curator Courtney Friesen to reflect on the overarching themes, key moments, and impactful conversations from the season. Looking back on discussions with past guests, they unpack the complexities of community belonging, urban storytelling, and how cities hold space for both historical grief and future joy. Together, they explore the nuance required in public discourse, the value of holding space for opposing perspectives, and the necessity of accepting life’s messy, non-linear journeys. Ultimately, the pair emphasizes the power of active engagement, authentic self-knowledge, and continuous storytelling in shaping both personal identity and the collective narrative of their city.

Between the Threads is a podcast by Kahanee, a social enterprise dedicated to storytelling, peacebuilding, and systems change. The podcast is produced in partnership with Narratives, a purpose-driven firm offering holistic consulting in planning, impact assessment, capacity building, and design. Empowering change across Turtle Island.

Learn more about the organizations behind Between the Threads: Kahanee at kahanee.ca and Narratives at narrativesinc.com.

Host: Somia Sadiq
Guest: Courtney Friesen
Produced by: Kahanee & Narratives
Curator: Courtney Friesen
Music: Lior Soltz - Glistening Ripples Lullaby - Creative Cut - Dreamy

About Our Guests
Instagram: @somiasadiq, @chaoscurlsandcurves

We acknowledge that this work was created on Indigenous lands. We honour the Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial and continue to do so today.

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Website: kahanee.ca
Instagram: @kahanee.ca
LinkedIn: Kahanee

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