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Hope Rebuilt: Trades, Music, Celebration

Nov 6, 2025
32 mins

Episode Description

 From sawdust to song to celebration


This episode explores how Calgarians turn darkness into light.

Tom Loschuk of Trades Guild shows how mentorship and real projects give vulnerable people a second chance in the trades.

Then singer-songwriter & educator Kristen Scott shares the raw heart behind her album, Pages of Us, as she navigates grief, men’s mental health, and healing.

Finally, Culinaire on Location visits Kondattam Indian Kitchen & Bar, where imported décor, regional dishes, and handcrafted cocktails transform dinner into a true celebration.


Why Listen:

You’ll leave with ways to support second-chance career paths, insights on processing loss through honest art, and a new go-to for authentic Indian cuisine in Calgary. It’s a practical inspiration to build resilience personally and as a community.


🎙️ Hosts: Sean Liv, Kim Hayden & Linda Garson

🏢 Produced by: Resilient New Media Inc. → https://resilientnewmedia.com

🤝 Sponsors:

🌿 Azuridge Hotel & Flourish – The Liv Well Spa → https://www.azuridgehotel.com

🍷 Culinaire Magazine → https://www.culinairemagazine.ca

📍 Guest Links:

🛠️ Trades Guild (Tom Loschuk) → https://www.tradesguild.ca/

🎵 Kristen Scott Music → https://kristenscottmusic.com

🍽️ Kondattam Indian Kitchen & Bar → https://www.kondattam.ca/

🌐 More episodes & extras: https://wakeupcalgary.ca


📢 Hashtags

#WakeUpCalgary #YYC #YYCCommunity #YYCBusiness #YYCFood #YYCMusic #YYCArts #CalgaryPodcast #TradesMentorship #MensMentalHealth #GriefToGrowth #CulinaireMagazine #AzuridgeHotel #Kondattam #SupportLocalYYC



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