Deborah Yedlin, Brains, Business, and Belonging: Unpacking the Calgary Advantage

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm sits down with Deborah Yedlin for the 500th episode of Collisions YYC. This milestone conversation unpacks Calgary’s growth, challenges, and future. With a career spanning journalism, education, and business leadership, Deborah brings a rare blend of insight and candour to this milestone episode. Together, they explore how Calgary’s past downturns built the foundation for today’s economic resilience, how the city navigates downtown revitalization, and why education and local procurement must be considered strategic investments. Deborah also shares why Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit and intentional collaboration are key to sustaining momentum across all sectors. This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive. We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC! Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada. We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast. Host links: Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm Guest links: Deborah Yedlin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-yedlin-38552a4a Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s Website: https://www.calgarychamber.com Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/calgary-chamber-of-commerce Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalgaryChamber Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calgarychamber Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CalgaryChamber Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing