EPISODE 194 – Transforming Grief

How do you find hope after loss?  When Carisa and Neville Britton lost their daughter Jessica, their world was forever changed. Through their grief, they found strength in each other — and a way to honour Jessica’s life by giving back to their community.  With support from Edmonton Community Foundation, the Brittons established the Jessica […]

15 October 2025

EPISODE 193 – What Happens to Your Business When You’re Gone?

In this episode of The Well-Endowed Podcast, we sit down with Meena Deccan of Deccan Law, an Edmonton-based estate and succession planning lawyer, to explore what it means to protect the business you’ve built — and the people who depend on it. Meena shares how thoughtful planning can help entrepreneurs prepare for the future, ensure […]

6 October 2025

EPISODE 192 – You’re Still One Family

What if divorce didn’t have to be a battle? For many families, separation is one of the hardest experiences they’ll face. The traditional legal process can often add more stress than support, setting people up as adversaries. That’s why Edmonton lawyer Melissa Bourgeois founded One Family Law. After practicing in the traditional way for more […]

15 September 2025

EPISODE 191 – Brain Food

What happens when kids come to school hungry? It’s harder for them to learn, focus, and feel like they belong. That’s why the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation launched Top Up for Tummies — a program designed to complement existing school nutrition supports and fill the gaps when students need it most. By giving schools the […]

31 August 2025

EPISODE 190 – Setting the Stage for Tomorrow

What does it take to keep a mainstay like the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival thriving for generations to come?  The Fringe is turning 44 this year — and it continues to bring artists, audiences, and community together in spectacular fashion.  From August 14–24, 2025, Old Strathcona transforms into a city within a city, filled […]

1 August 2025

EPISODE 189 – The Satellite Strikes Back

What happens when your entire broadcasting network depends on a satellite that suddenly starts to fail?  This week on The Well Endowed Podcast, we’re joined by Adam Mitchell, COO of CKUA Radio, to explore how the station responded to a major satellite crisis that put their province-wide signal at risk.  From scrambling to install backup […]

15 July 2025

EPISODE 188 – Pride vs. Prejudice in Poland

On this episode of The Well Endowed Podcast, we follow Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story as it makes its European premiere at the Poland LGBT+ Film Festival.  Pride vs. Prejudice is a feature length documentary produced by Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Queer history Project. The award-winning film tells the story of […]

2 July 2025

EPISODE 187 – Fogo Island Framework

What if economic development wasn’t about growth, but about belonging? This week on The Well Endowed Podcast, we’re joined by Zita Cobb, co-founder of Shorefast on Fogo Island. Shorefast operates a range of community-owned businesses, including the renowned Fogo Island Inn, all designed to revitalize the local economy while honouring culture, ecology, and place. Zita […]

16 June 2025

EPISODE 186 – Second Skin

What if the thing holding you back — from housing, employment, or healing — was a tattoo? This week on The Well Endowed Podcast, we explore how enCompass (formerly the Edmonton John Howard Society) is helping people rebuild their lives through a powerful tattoo removal and cover-up program. Designed for those leaving behind gang involvement, […]

2 June 2025

EPISODE 185 – Bridging the Gap

Bold harmonies and fresh talent take the spotlight in this episode of The Well Endowed Podcast. We’re joined by Michael Zaugg, Artistic Director of Pro Coro Canada, and vocalist Josiah Maxfield to explore how the choir is reimagining choral music and building community through its Emerging Artist Program. With support from Edmonton Community Foundation, the […]

15 May 2025