Join host Chris Glass as he sits down with Hien Le, the remarkable woman behind Airdrie's beloved Petite Saigon Vietnamese restaurant. In this heartwarming conversation at Rival Axe, Hien shares her 26-year journey as Airdrie's first Vietnamese restaurant owner, from when the city was just 10,000 people to today's thriving community of 80,000.

Discover how this award-winning entrepreneur balances being a single mom of three while running a successful business, her famous personalized notes that have customers posting all over social media, and how she adapted during COVID to help feed families affordably. Hien also reveals exciting news about potentially reopening for dine-in service after years of takeout only!

This episode showcases the power of community support, resilience, and putting yourself first as a business owner and parent.

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Meet Lovepreet Deo, one of Canada's Top 25 Most Influential Women and an extraordinary adaptive athlete from Airdrie. Despite cerebral palsy, she's conquered half marathons, biked an incredible 2,000km in a year, and completed numerous physical challenges that inspire everyone around her. Her motto "Never Give Up" has transformed her from a nervous gym-goer to a nationally recognized inspiration.

Join host Chris Glass at Rival Axe Throwing as he interviews this remarkable woman whose journey proves that with determination and support, anything is possible.

In this episode of the Airdrie Inside podcast, I had the chance to chat with Tiffany Bennett-Allen, a key member of the planning committee for Airdrie CultureFest — our city’s annual multicultural festival taking place July 1 at Nose Creek Park.

As both the host of this podcast and a member of the CultureFest team, it's means so much to see these two parts of my world connect. At Airdrie Inside, we believe in the strength of community groups coming together to support and uplift one another—something that’s at the heart of CultureFest.

This event is more than a celebration; it’s a safe and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can feel a little closer to home, a little more connected to the Airdrie community, and most of all, reminded that they truly belong here. Because they do.

Ryan Straschnitzki shares his extraordinary journey of resilience and determination in this exclusive Airdrie Inside interview. After surviving the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Ryan transformed tragedy into purpose, becoming a Paralympic athlete and a powerful advocate for accessibility in sports and everyday life. Later this month Ryan's journey will be brought to life in a six part documentary that debuts on Monday May 26th at 7:00pm on AMI-TV.

Join host Chris Glass as Ryan discusses his hockey career, Paralympic aspirations, his foundation's mission to make sports accessible for all, and his inspiring outlook on life that continues to touch hearts across Canada and beyond.

Eden Taylor, one of Airdrie's rising musical talents, joins host Chris Glass for an intimate conversation about her journey from local open mic nights to winning multiple awards in Nashville. Watch as Eden shares her story of transitioning from sports to music, performs three incredible songs (including two unreleased tracks!), and reveals her unforgettable encounter with Kenny Loggins at the legendary Bluebird Cafe.

🎵 EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES:

- "Living Green" - An original song about being an outsider

- "Over" - The song Eden performed at the Bluebird Cafe

- "Small Town Girl" - Her latest release with KJ Miller

Follow Eden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/edentaylormusic

Instagram: @edentaylormusic

🎮 Step into Glitch Gaming, Airdrie's premier VR and entertainment destination! Join host Chris Glass as Tracy Wright shares their incredible journey from launching during COVID to becoming a local entertainment hotspot.

Discover how this unique venue combines virtual reality, live music, karaoke, and community events to create a gathering space unlike any other in Airdrie. Learn about their business challenges, community support, and vision for the future!

🎯 CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro & Karaoke Stories

0:28 - Welcome to Airdrie Inside

1:12 - Why Airdrie?

1:55 - The VR Addiction That Started It All

2:39 - More Than Just Gaming

4:06 - Creating a Community Gathering Space

5:44 - Starting a Business During COVID

7:44 - Airdrie's Business Renaissance

8:50 - Business Advice for Entrepreneurs

10:16 - The Supportive Business Community

11:50 - What's Next for Glitch Gaming

13:07 - Beyond VR: All Entertainment Options

15:56 - Finding the Perfect Location

17:43 - Where to Find Glitch Gaming

👉 Visit Glitch Gaming:

Website: glitchgaming.ca

Social Media: @glitchgaming.ca

🎥 Airdrie Inside brings you authentic stories of local businesses making a difference in our community.

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Meet Joni Daley — the powerhouse behind Rival Axe in Airdrie 🔥🪓

What started as a personal journey has become the go-to spot for fun, connection, and collaboration. Whether you're here to blow off steam with some axe-throwing or brainstorm big ideas in the Boardroom, Rival Axe is more than just a venue — it’s where community and business come to thrive.🎯

🎙 Christian Hudson: Music, Heart & Hometown Roots

Meet Christian Hudson, an Airdrie-raised and rising star who won the Calgary Stampede Talent Search — then gave away the entire $10,000 prize to help the homeless. In this episode Christian talks about his journey from local talent to gold record artist, performs two unreleased tracks, and shares how real stories from the streets changed his life forever.