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