Airdrie Inside
Airdrie Inside
Podcast Description
Airdrie Inside, with host and long time Airdrie resident, Chris Glass | Bringing light to our homegrown and hardworking heroes.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics relevant to the Airdrie community, including entrepreneurship, local advocacy, arts and culture, sports, and education. Examples of specific episodes include discussions on creating daycare solutions, improving emergency medical services, exploring community brewing, and promoting female participation in sports.

Airdrie Inside, with host and long time Airdrie resident, Chris Glass | Bringing light to our homegrown and hardworking heroes.
As Airdrie races towards 100,000 people, one critical piece of infrastructure is being left behind: a home for its artists. Tara Pickford—entrepreneur, arts advocate, and leader—reveals the hidden struggle and immense potential of Airdrie's arts community. This isn't just a conversation about dance and music; it's about building a city with a soul and creating a legacy for the next generation of leaders.
Chapters:
00:00 – The Mission: Creating the Community We Want to Live In
01:14 – It's Not About Dance; It's About Leadership
04:28 – The Entrepreneurial Fight: Building a Business in the Arts
05:40 – The Secret to Leadership: Building a Business, Not a Job
06:41 – The Airdrie Advantage: Collaboration Over Competition
13:09 – The Health of Airdrie's Arts Scene: Small but Mighty
14:16 – The Big Dream: The Case for an Airdrie Performing Arts Centre
16:39 – Celebrating Hidden Gems: Who to Watch in Airdrie's Art Scene
18:48 – The Airdrie Arts & Culture Council's Mission
21:29 – The Vision for ”Theatre Airdrie”
22:40 – How You Can Support the Arts in Airdrie
23:46 – A Personal Invitation to Ambition Performing Arts
Call to Action:
Support the vision for a vibrant arts community by getting involved with the Airdrie Arts & Culture Council. https://airdrieartsculturecouncil.com/
Discover how Ambition Performing Arts is building the next generation of leaders: https://ambitionarts.com/

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