Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Doug Walton Sr. Advisor, Member Solutions at Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA). From a farm near Onoway to becoming a respected leader in Alberta's trucking industry, Doug's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and passion for an industry that keeps our economy moving. Doug's career began in an unexpected place, working security at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, until a simple question from a friend changed the course of his lif...
Aug 6
56 min
Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and get ready to find your voice—welcome to another inspiring episode of Coffee in the Park featuring Public Speaking Coach and author, Alyson Connolly! Alyson’s journey into the power of communication began in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where early tap dancing classes led to a passion for theatre. After landing a spot in a CTV television musical in middle school, her future as a performer was set in stone. She went on to attend the prestigious BFA program at the...
Jul 30
51 min
Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and join us for an inspiring conversation with Jeff Meszaros, the artist behind the incredible JAM Bottle Cap Art. Jeff shares his fascinating journey from acting and performing as a musician to working in renewable energy in Southern Alberta before a life-changing opportunity changed everything. What started as a hobby with a bottle cap portrait of John Lennon sparked an artistic journey that would lead to remarkable opportunities. Jeff's stunning creations hav...
Jul 23
54 min
Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and treat yourself to a fresh pastry—welcome to another heartwarming episode of Coffee in the Park featuring Siebe Koopman, the passionate owner of Dutch Delicious Bakery! Siebe’s story is an incredible full-circle journey. Though born in Barrhead, Alberta, his family moved back to the Netherlands when he was just a toddler. Years later, during a family trip back to Canada to celebrate his parents' 25th anniversary, destiny stepped in when Siebe met his fu...
Jul 16
50 min
Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and bring your appetite—welcome to another fantastic episode of Coffee in the Park featuring the creator behind Dave Does Dining! Born in Vegreville and raised in St. Albert, Dave's path to becoming one of the region's favorite food bloggers wasn't exactly linear. After initially pursuing French-immersion medicine at the U of A’s Campus Saint-Jean, he realized the lab life wasn't for him. Following a well-deserved sabbatical, he pivoted to Business and Fin...
Jul 9
47 min
Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and grab your red-and-white—welcome to a very special Canada Day Edition of Coffee in the Park! This week, Jennifer and Cam are diving deep into all things Canadian. They break down everything from our classic vocabulary (yes, including "Eh!") to the unique regional dialects of Canadian French. Along the way, they share a mountain of fun trivia, including our cultural obsession with maple syrup and Canada's unparalleled love for Kraft Dinner. The conversat...
Jul 2
36 min
Send us Fan Mail Pop the confetti and pour an extra-large cup—welcome to the Two-Year Anniversary Special of Coffee in the Park! 🥳☕ To kick things off, Cam and Jennifer send a massive shout-out to The Wall Coffee Roasters for hosting our recordings every week, and a huge thank you to our sponsor, Wing Snob, for keeping this dream flying. In this milestone episode, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to produce a show every single week for two years straight. We share fascinating ...
Jun 25
42 min
Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and join us for a heartwarming conversation with Elisa Irlam, the incredible founder of Dogs with Wings! Elisa knew from a young age that her passion belonged to animals. After initially pursuing veterinary medicine in a fiercely competitive landscape, she pivoted to Biological and Ecological Sciences at NAIT. A twist of fate and a past connection introduced her to the world of guide dog training, leading her to Ottawa for a rigorous three-year apprenticeship wi...
Jun 18
53 min
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a coffee and chat with Janna Tominuk, the Chief Executive Officer at Sport Central! Janna grew up in Peace River, Alberta, in a sport-loving household where being active was a way of life. This early passion led her to pursue a Sports Administration degree, starting at Grande Prairie Regional College before transferring to the University of Alberta. While her career would later take her across the province to work in cities like Grande Prairie and Lloydminster, he...
Jun 11
51 min
Send us Fan Mail Grab a coffee and pull up a chair for an unbelievable conversation with Ben Kellert; a pastor, champion auctioneer, and former small-town mayor! Ben's journey began on a farm in Leduc, Alberta, where he grew up speaking German as his first language and spent his mornings and evenings tending to livestock. After a family move to Wetaskiwin due to his father's health, Ben graduated high school with a clear calling: he was going to be a pastor. Along the way, he joined a church ...
Jun 4
1 hr 2 min
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