Calgary Catalyst Podcast

  • Explore Calgary’s key industries (tech, energy, etc.) and how newcomers and professionals can thrive.

  • Unpack the challenges and opportunities driving the city’s growth and its impact on communities.

  • Gain insights from local leaders on what Calgary does well and where it can improve.

  • Learn how to navigate the ecosystem and be part of Calgary’s vibrant story.

Media Industry in Calgary

In this episode of Calgary Catalyst, host Josephine sits down with Kathe Lemon from Redpoint Media for an in-depth exploration of Calgary's vibrant media landscape.

Their conversation highlights Calgary as a city brimming with growth and opportunities, offering insights into its dynamic cultural scene. Plus, Kathe shares invaluable tips for students and aspiring media professionals on how to kickstart their careers in this thriving field. Tune in to discover how Calgary is shaping the future of media!.

Finding a Job in Calgary

In this episode of Calgary Catalyst, host Josephine interviews Hayley York, founder of Illumination Career Development and a career development coach addresses the questions of,

  • Calgary's job market,

  • Tools for finding. a job in Calgary,

  • Where to look for jobs in Calgary and

  • How to take care of oneself when searching for a job in Calgary.

Understanding Calgary’s Innovation Hub

In this episode with Terry Rock, the president and CEO of Platform Calgary, the Calgary Catalyst host, Josephine discusses the story of Platform Calgary.

If you are wondering,

  • What is platform Calgary?

  • Is Platform Calgary just a parkade?

  • Where to find support for my tech idea or startup?

This is your starting place.

Platform Calgary is the innovation hub for startups, entrepreneurs and people who want to build a career and community out of tech.

It has something for everyone!

Listen to the podcast fully to understand its benefits.

Arts Industry in Calgary + Opportunities

In this podcast, the Calgary Catalyst host Josephine interviews Alex Sarian, the president and CEO of ArtsCommons. They discuss about,

  • The impact of arts in Calgary,

  • How arts contributes to the social and economic development and

  • Opportunities available for new and upcoming artists in Calgary to grow..

Calgary’s Non Profit sector- Realities + Opportunities

In this episode we discuss about the realities of the blue sky city from a social perspective with Anila Umar, the CEO of Center For Newcomers in Calgary.

The talk delves in to the

  • Opportunities and realities of working in non-profit space,

  • How the immigrant population is impacting the growth of the city,

  • Challenges the city faces and

  • Why non-profits are very essential for Calgary's growth!

Want To Start a Career in Tech in Calgary?

In this podcast host Josephine from Calgary Catalyst, dive deeper in to basics of what is happening around tech in Calgary. with guest Christa Hill, co-founder of Tacit Edge.

They discuss about

  • Opportunities for people who want to start a career in tech

  • What newcomers to Calgary, immigrants need to know about the basics of Calgary's thriving eco system.

    Christa answers some of the basic but important questions like, I am not in tech field, can i still start a career in tech in Calgary?

Nurturing Women & Young Girls to Thrive in Calgary’s Ecosystem

In this inaugural episode, the host, Josephine sits down with Paula Calderon, the CEO of Calgary Immigrant Women's Association to discuss about women leadership, why nurturing and supporting young girls matter and few tips on leading a creative independent life as a women leader/creator behind the Calgary's growing ecosystem.