Podcast appearances and mentions of linda hoang

Take it to the bank: Mark Carney's Liberals will form the next federal government. So say both the left- and right-leaning experts joining us on this pre-Election Day edition of Real Talk.  4:30 | Shannon Phillips and Ken Boessenkool analyze the party leaders' tour stops, Pierre Poilievre's beef with Nova Scotia's premier, Jagmeet Singh "putting Canada ahead of his party," and the "Brantford Boomer" story.  MAKE BETTER POLICY: https://mbpolicy.com/ 36:00 | One in six Canadians struggles with infertility. We welcome couple Linda Hoang and Mike Brown, Alberta Reproductive Centre's Dr. Ariana Daniel, and Fertility Alberta's Michelle Chidley to a Real Talk Round Table during Canadian Fertility Awareness Week. TELL US YOUR STORY: talk@ryanjespersen.com  MORE: https://www.fertilityawarenessweek.ca/ ALBERTA FERTILITY: https://albertafertility.ca/ 1:21:30 | Jespo tells us about his tour of iHuman HQ. CHECK OUT THE iHUMAN REAL TALK ROUND TABLE: https://rtrj.info/042425iHuman JOIN RYAN on MAY 7 at CANVAS FOR HOPE: https://ihuman.org/canvas-for-hope-fundraising-luncheon/ 1:28:30 | The Brantford Boomer story's being overblown, says GK. Jagmeet Singh didn't exactly win over Ross and Darian with his Real Talk interview. Heather's wondering where Ryan's head is at. Gerald says Mark Carney's not who they say he is. And Jennifer's calling out, well, EVERYBODY. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

We follow up on the Public Spaces Bylaw, accelerating construction on the Valley Line West LRT, and the introduction of two new commissioners for the Edmonton Police Commission. Plus, the City of Leduc proposes to annex land from Leduc County, and we wrap up our Edmonton Food Faves series.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Public Spaces BylawSpeakers urge city councillors to ditch proposed public spaces bylawEdmontonians share concerns that public spaces bylaw targets city's most vulnerablePublic spaces bylaw: Edmonton police officers want clear rules, advocates fear harms to vulnerableValley Line West LRTEdmonton city council approves plan to speed up LRT constructionEdmonton fast-tracking LRT road work using full road closuresStony Plain Road businesses dreading expedited construction plan for Valley Line West LRTMajor road closures planned for Valley Line LRT west this yearOn the agenda: Public spaces bylaw, Valley Line West constructionEdmonton Police CommissionAlberta picks two new Edmonton police commissioners amid probe sparked by chief's complaint of 'bias' in city appointeesEdmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request.Mayor Amarjeet Sohi's photoLeducsiana PurchaseCity of Leduc eyes southern boundary expansion with plan to annex nearly 2,500 hectaresCounty responds to City of Leduc's intent to annex landsRegional Roundup: Feb. 12, 2025Edmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomMajor streets set to change to give buses priorityUpcycler helps Kuma give old tents new lifeIntercultural pop-up part of Feed the Soul's evolutionRapid fireEdmonton police officers return to 6 public schools, more than 4 years after division halted programEnjoy the new sloth exhibit at the Edmonton Valley ZooSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

City council heard about potential tariffs and how they might affect our city. Plus, the Edmonton Design Committee could be expanding its mandate, and we look at how construction on the Valley Line West LRT might accelerate.Here are the relevant links for this episode:TariffsEdmonton city council, business leaders talk tariff strategy as administrators review contractsMayor, province point fingers after Trump adviser singles out Edmonton's drug crisisMayor Amarjeet Sohi's threadCoun. Tim Cartmell's postCoun. Andrew Knack's postNov. 30, 2022: Operating Budget Amendment 83Edmonton Design CommitteeEdmonton Design Committee could review more developments in futureEdmonton Design CommitteeValley Line West LRTFeb. 11, 2025: Valley Line West 2025 Roadway Construction Options and ImpactsValley Line West LRTEdmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomCloverdale Coffee helps add amenities in river valley, proponent saysSpecialty food chains chart ambitious growth across regionProject aims to cultivate community and canopy in McCauleyRapid fireEdmonton bans sale of knives in convenience stores after council passes bylawDrivers frustrated by pay parking in Edmonton since app changeSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

We examine the updated Public Spaces Bylaw, which will be discussed at an upcoming committee meeting. Plus, an update on affordable housing on surplus school sites, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to integrate into municipal work.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Public Spaces BylawHere's why Edmonton may ban or limit public behaviours including drug use, panhandling and protestsNews Release: Edmonton first in Canada to consolidate municipal bylaws to protect inclusion, enable public safety, eliminate redundanciesCommunity and Public Services Committee - Feb. 10, 2025Episode 251: Public spaces (just not for you, specifically)Feb. 2024: Public space bylaws can't fix what community can, advocates sayAshley Salvador AMA on RedditSurplus school sitesResidents object to parcel of community park being designated as surplus, developed for housing'We have a need': Edmonton city council debates affordable housing sitesWater and AIOn the agenda: EPCOR Water Services operational planEngineers Used 'Frozen' Animation Code to Solve Dyatlov Pass MysteryEdmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomFlying Canoë Volant wants to transition to a 'culture of contribution'Second payment system in three years always part of plan, ETS head saysIntent Coffee team returns with Balay Coffee pop-upBusiness Roundup: Jan. 31, 2025Rapid fireDanielle Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fundAlberta pension manager fires 19 employees, including DEI program leadFast-growing pickleball clubs short on space pitch new facilities in the Edmonton regionSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

We discuss the 76 Avenue redevelopment, the latest police commission appointments, the end of the EMRB, and a well-known West Edmonton Mall record, which may not be a record at all. Plus, we have a new segment exploring Edmonton Food Faves.Here are the relevant links for this episode:West Edmonton MallReddit thread about the parking lot recordEdmonton Metropolitan Region Board'Bittersweet' end of the EMRB opens door to 'next iteration' of regional partnershipNovember 2024: The EMRB is not to be76 Avenue'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle trafficEdmonton Police Commission'Dysfunctional': Alberta will launch inquiry into Edmonton city council's choice of police commissioners after letter from Chief McFeeProvince to probe appointments to Edmonton police commission, citing 'alleged dysfunction''Very problematic': Edmonton Mayor Sohi questions police request for provincial probe into commission appointmentsStatement from Commissioner JonesLinkedIn post from Renee VaugeoisEdmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request.Temitope Oriola: Let's take politics out of Edmonton police oversightEdmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomBusiness Roundup: Jan. 24, 2025How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary?Rapid fireAgain?! Alberta's top baby names hold their crownOilers' McDavid doesn't agree with suspension, but ready to move onMark Carney launches Liberal leadership campaign in EdmontonSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

It's cat week in Edmonton! Plus, additional funding for day shelter spaces, more turnover at the City of Edmonton, and new provincial additions to the paw-lice commission.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Extreme weatherPSA: Extreme weather response activatedDog parksPSA: City announces sites for Pop-up Dog ParksCat Fest Edmonton International Cat Festival Save The Dates: Edmonton Cat Fest Week Schedule Linda Hoang EFRS cultureEdmonton fire struggles with discrimination, bullying and diversity; trust in leadership brokenDay shelters Edmonton approves funding to keep day-shelter spaces open Edmonton pays $4 million for day shelter spaces, lobbies province for bridge housing City of EdmontonStephanie McCabe's postPolice CommissionProvince's election-season appointment of two unnamed Edmonton police commissioners prompts concernsSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

Linda Hoang is one of Alberta's leading social media strategists and bloggers. As a strategist, she's delivered social media training to hundreds of participants across a range of industries, and has helped public, private, and non-profits big and small develop strategies and content plans to help achieve the organization's goals and objectives. As a blogger, Linda regularly partners with tourism boards and businesses to create engaging written and visual content. Linda is the co-founder of Stop Race Based Hate, an anti-racist education tool, and she is also the founder of the Edmonton International Cat Festival, the only event of its kind in Alberta. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

Pediatrician Dr. Tehseen Ladha discusses the latest pandemic plan announced by the Alberta government as well as the emerging cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Long COVID sufferers.  Cat researcher, Gabriella Smith explains her research on 'If I Fits I Sits' exploring one of the distinctive feline behaviours endearing them to humans. She's part of the Edmonton International Cat Festival. Event founder, Linda Hoang shares about what's in store at this year's virtual two-day festival. 13:06 - Dr. Tehseen Ladha 1:07:10 - Cat Fest panel

We dig deeper into Ottawa's plan for affordable childcare with Federal Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Monsef. What happens if provinces like Alberta say "No" to federal funding based on strings attached? Grain farmer Allison Ammeter, chair of the Plant Protein Alliance of Alberta explains why the provincial government's cancellation of a paltry $250k commitment means the collapse of their organization. We get into the significant economic implications of global demand for plant proteins, and what it could mean for agricultural producers on the Prairies. It's Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, so we check in with Dr. Alda Ngo, Kristina Melia, and Linda Hoang. What new options exist for Canadians hoping to start a family, what are some of the most significant barriers they'll face, and what proactive steps can people take to improve their chances? Plus, we recap yesterday's interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, including childcare, travel restrictions, a looming federal election, and his strained relationship with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. 14:08 - Minister Maryam Monsef 30:47 - Allison Ammeter 49:44 - Infertility Round Table

This episode is something a little different, in that your hosts, Mitzi and Mike Payne, are actually today’s guests. Linda Hoang on the Don’t Call Me a Guru Podcast, where they talked about the social media management they did for the global brand, Some Good News (SGN), a 2020 web series created as a way to spread positivity during the pandemic, hosted by American actor and filmmaker, John Krasinski. They share their approach and the lessons they learned while working on SGN’s social media, plus their advice for those doing similar work for organizations that might not be quite as fun as working for John Krasinski! You’ll also hear more about Mike and Mitzi’s backgrounds and some of Arcade’s portfolio highlights, as well as how they came to work with SGN, how they measured success for what was already a viral brand, and how they kept the audience engaged, even in-between seasons. Most importantly, they share their tips for rewarding engagement, dealing with the microscope of public opinion, and working under pressure when things change quickly, so make sure to tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Learn more about Arcade and how they came to manage social media for SGN.What they did for SGN and what their approach was to creating a brand for the show.Measuring success for what was already a viral brand; making people happy and having a charitable impact as well.How big Arcade is in terms of staff and how many hands were on deck for this project.Some of the other creative teams that Arcade worked with on SGN, like Senior Post.The importance of bringing in support; you don’t have to be an expert in everything!Mike reflects on dealing with negativity or trolls on a project about positivity.The crowdsourcing structure Arcade used to identify micro influencer-esque talent, or what they called SGN Global Correspondents.How Mike and Mitzi kept SGN’s audience engaged, even in-between seasons.Maintaining momentum by providing value for your followers that isn’t part of the campaign.Mitzi shares some challenges, lessons, and personal highlights from this project.One of the biggest challenges for Mike was learning to adapt when things change quickly.How marketers are often looked at as money machines rather than difference-makers.Tips for working on accounts that aren’t as fun as SGN: do what is creative, not trendy, and focus on leadership, not obligation.To close, Mitzi encourages collaboration and connection for other social media managers.Why Mike believes it’s an evolution, not a revolution that helps us get where we need to go.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Some Good News (SGN) on InstagramSome Good News (SGN) on YouTubeDon’t Call Me a Guru PodcastMike Payne on TwitterMike Payne on LinkedInMitzi Payne on TwitterMitzi Payne on LinkedInArcade StudiosSenior PostMade In Network

In Episode 40 of Don't Call Me A Guru, host Linda Hoang chats with amiskwaciwâskahikan (Treaty 6, Edmonton, Alberta)-based artist AJA Louden who shares his approach to using social media as an artist—benefits, challenges, considerations around Instagram's effect on art, providing value online, an exciting local project called Paint the Rails and more! AJA's insights are a must for any established or up-and-coming artist, but broader social media lessons can also be gleaned for those working in social media outside of the arts industry.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE About AJA Louden AJA is an artist based in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Treaty 6, Edmonton, Alberta). AJA Louden Studios creates inspiring, memorable interior and exterior artworks, boldly transforming everyday spaces into landmarks - the goal is making cities and spaces more inspiring, engaging, informed and thoughtful through strategic and compassionate use of creativity. Follow AJA Louden on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

On this episode, our correspondent Emily Rendell-Watson explores some of the trends that Millennials are setting. We meet Kim Wynn, a plant stylist at Botaniful and Linda Hoang, blogger and social media specialist to find out how they've embraced certain Millennial trends. This is the fourth and final episode of our 2020 Vital Signs series. Our previous topics focused on Millennials and Technology,  Millennial Activism and Engagement, and  Millennials and Money. Links: Read the Vital Topic: Millennial Trends Get your nerd on with the Vital Topic's Resources. See our past Vital Signs reports. Follow Kim Wynn on Instagram, and see the Botaniful store. […]

In Episode 39 of Don't Call Me A Guru, host Linda Hoang chats Mike and Mitzi Payne of Alberta creative agency Arcade, about their work managing social media for the global brand Some Good News (SGN) starring actor John Krasinski. The duo share their approach and lessons learned working on SGN social media, plus advice for those doing social for organizations that may not be as obviously fun ;)  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE About Some Good News Some Good News is a popular web series created in 2020 and initially hosted by actor and filmmaker John Krasinski, that became a source for good news stories from around the world. About Arcade  Arcade is a digital-forward creative agency specializing in strategy, content, and distribution, based in Calgary, Alberta. 

In Episode 38 of Don't Call Me A Guru, host Linda Hoang chats with Leopold McGinnis and Stephanie Usher of the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) about the association's approach to social media, how it has used social media to communicate to the public and support its members during contract negotiations with the province, successes, challenges, lessons learned, how the AMA used TikTok, and advice to share for other social media managers.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE For over 100 years, the Alberta Medication Association has represented and advocated for Alberta physicians and their patients. The AMA advances patient-centered, quality care by advocating for and supporting physician leadership and wellness. Follow the Alberta Medical Association on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

If you happened to miss the online "Capital City in Conversation" event on July 21st, don't worry because we're sharing that conversation with you here on a special bonus episode of Overdue Finds. Join Capital City Press writer Marty Chan, Capital City Records musician Martin Kerr, and Edmonton blogger and social media strategist Linda Hoang in conversation as they talk about connecting with community during the COVID-19 crisis. Hosted by Sprucewood Branch Manager, Kate Gibson, we'll be discussing Letters from the Pandemic, pop-up neighbourhood concerts, the International Cat Festival, #AdoptAShopYEG, and all the ways we have changed to help us stay connected while physically apart. Isolation Groove (C) 2020 by Martin Kerr, AV (Ann Vriend), Brandon Unis and Brad Simons Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 15 - August 29 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’20. Registration is now open! Summer Reads '20 is presented by Friends of EPL. Read with your kids! Parents, don't forget to sign up your kids for Summer Starts at EPL and read along with them this Summer! Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.

As you log into your social media accounts, you might see some of your favorite accounts with “sponsored posts” or the hashtag “gifted” and wonder what this means.  Today I am chatting with Linda Hoang, one of Alberta's leading social media strategists, about all things Influencer Marketing, how you can create campaigns as an influencer in your community and how you can work with Influencers in your business. Are you ready? Let's glow! SCREENSHOT & TAG US ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/ashleymeadahl   www.instagram.com/lindork Don't forget to JOIN the Glow Getter Collective at: shopashleymeadahl.com/membership

In Episode 37 of Don't Call Me A Guru, host Linda Hoang explores how social media has helped / is being used by local businesses during the pandemic, with guests Steve Brochu, owner/chef of Milk Crate Edmonton, Stephanie Ould, social media manager of the Edmonton Downtown Farmers' Market, and Ellie Huang, who has been helping Chinatown restaurants get up and active on social media.  Steve, Stephanie and Ellie share their approaches to social media before and during the pandemic, their social media successes and challenges, and advice for other business owners or entrepreneurs hoping to get the most out of their social media efforts. 

In Episode 36 of Don't Call Me A Guru, host Linda Hoang chats virtually (as is the new normal) with popular Canadian comedian Lars Callieou who shares his approach to using social media to build his online brand and business as a stand-up comic, engaging community, growing your network, and staying positive online.  Follow Lars on Twitter and Instagram @ExtraLars.

In Episode 35 of Don't Call Me A Guru, host Linda Hoang is joined by former co-host and co-founder Tyler Jack Butler, along with a cast of characters in a special iMEDIA Call-In Extravaganza featuring digital and social media marketing tips from experts who would have spoken at the 2020 iMEDIA Conference had it not been postponed due to COVID-19. We also discuss social and crisis comms related to COVID-19! Excuse the poor and differing audio quality, this episode was recorded creatively using Google Hangouts.   Thanks to special guests: Tyler Jack Butler @tylerjackbutler Morgan Hrynyk @iMEDIA_yeg Karen Unland @KarenUnland Liz Pittman @LizPittman_ Amanda Wagner  Ameet Khabra @adwordsgirl Karine Parthenais @Connexionista Avery Johnson @johnsonave Crystal Jones @eissyrc

In this episode I chat with social media strategist Linda Hoang. We talk about social media in terms of what we're all doing right and what she'd rather we stop doing! We also talk about how to keep your well-being intact with all the challenges that social media can bring with it. We discuss her two epic podcasts, the importance of being vulnerable if and when you're comfortable, and what's it's like to live with unexplained infertility. Check out Stress Less in 90 Days at http://stresslessladies.com/coaching  For full show notes go to http://girltrieslife.com/podcast-146 

In Episode 34 of Don't Call Me A Guru, host Linda Hoang chats with herself (lol) about three Social Media Trends to consider this year (2020), plus advice on why and how you might integrate these trends into your social media work. The trends are: TikTok, private engagement, and longer captions! 

These days everyone has an Instagram account, maybe even a Tik Tok if you're really on-trend. But there's a big difference between posting casually and posting for a career. Content calendars, influencer partnerships, analytics, and never-ending platform updates are the norm for those working behind the scenes of social media. In this episode, we are joined by one of Edmonton's most popular social media personalities, Linda Hoang, and our very own Jill Sundquist to dive deeper into the world of social media and how to land a job in the constantly evolving field. Want to hear more from Linda Hoang? Listen to her social media podcast here Sign up for her Social Media Writing Workshop here (Free for UofA Students) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marketingmajor/message

In Episode 33 of Don't Call Me A Guru, host Linda Hoang chats with Holly Baker (@inthefunlane) and Christina Dennis (@theDIYmommy), who have both built their brands and careers using social media (particularly in the design industry). Holly and Christina share how they approach engagement, experimenting with new features, dealing with negativity online, and how sharing their passions on social media ultimately led to entire careers and personal brands, offering insights and tips for social media managers as well as those interested in following their footsteps. Holly and Christina will also be presenting at the Edmonton Renovation Show Jan 24-26, 2020.

At some point in the last decade, marketing went meta: the story behind the campaign subsumed the campaign; the video case study about the event overtook the event. In this mini-episode, we chat with Rob Jennings to understand just what meta-marketing means and explore some of Rob's favorite examples of this phenomenon. Want to read more about the examples Rob shared? Here are the links below: Colin Kaepernick Case Study: https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/why-nikes-30th-anniversary-ad-featuring-colin-kaepernick-is-a-worthwhile-risk-for-the-brand/ VW Fun Theory: https://adage.com/article/behind-the-work/work-volkswagen-s-fun-theory/139512 FKA X Sobey's: https://fka.agency/case-study/sobeys/ Looking for our next episode? We will be back on December 16th with an episode on Social Media Marketing featuring local expert Linda Hoang and our very own Jill Sundquist!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marketingmajor/message

In Ep. 32 of Don't Call Me a Guru, host Linda Hoang is joined by farmer Ash Armstrong of Armstrong Acres, and Alberta Open Farm Days marketing coordinator Nicola Doherty to discuss social media strategies and tactics in the farming and agriculture industry—with takeaways that apply for social media managers in all industries!

In Ep. 31 of Don't Call Me a Guru, host Linda Hoang is joined by political experts Dave Cournoyer and Katherine O'Neill who help analyze social media strategies and tactics in the 2019 Federal Election, social media in politics as a whole, and sharing general social media insights and advice that can be applied in all industries.

In Ep. 30 of Don't Call Me a Guru, host Linda Hoang catches you up on social media news, updates, features, and reports you may have missed over the summer.

In Ep. 29 of Don't Call Me a Guru, host Linda Hoang is joined via Skype by Megan Dart, Communications Specialist with the Edmonton Fringe Theatre, who shares insights on what goes into managing content creation for the largest and longest-running Fringe Festival in North America! (We apologize for the not-the-best-Skype-audio quality!)

In Ep. 28 of Don't Call Me a Guru, host Linda Hoang is joined via Skype by Jesse Anderson, Global Community Manager for Anthem, an online, multi-player action role-playing video game developed by BioWare (Electronic Arts), who shares insights into community management and social media in the video game industry.

Linda Hoang appears to have it all, at least on social media. Her page is filled with photos of her family, friends, food, travel but she admits something is missing. “It's sort of like we are living this half or fake life,” explains Linda. “We are very happy about the life we have, but it's not the life that we have wanted for the last five years.”  She and her husband Mike have been diagnosed with ‘unexplained infertility’ and for the past five years have been trying to conceive. Linda joins us to talk about the diagnosis and her options for starting a family. You can learn more about Linda by connecting with her through twitter or her website, Linda-Hoang.com. Dr. Shannon Corbett is a fertility specialist and medical director at the Reproductive Care Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. She says one in four couples who enter a fertility clinic will leave with a diagnosis of “unexplained infertility.” She is also a guest on this Family Matters episode to talk about options for couples and why it’s her job to make sure they never lose hope.

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.  This week's guest is Mona Pinder from Meal Share YYC and we talk about the great work they are doing with local charities to fight hunger. We also discuss the great event in Calgary this week: Poutine With a Purpose.  Check out https://mealshare.ca/en/ to learn more about this awesome program and a list of restaurants that are a part of Meal Share.  Poutine With a Purpose takes place this week. April 12-20. To find out more go to https://poutinewithpurpose.com. Make sure to give them both a follow on Twitter @MealshareYYC and @PoutinePurpose and use the hashtags #OhMyCurdYYC #poutinewithpurpose  This week's podcast shout out is going to Don't Call Me a Guru, a podcast from Canadian social media strategist Linda Hoang. This week's sponsor is Lets's Do Coffee, hosted by Daniel Van Veelen and produced by the Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship at NAIT. Each episode features an interview with a student entrepreneur or NAIT alumnus. They dive into topics that explore their challenges, questions, and fears involved in operating their companies. This podcast comes out every two weeks. To find out more go to http://letsdocoffee.libsyn.com  

In Episode 23 of Don't Call Me a Guru, former co-host Tyler Jack Butler makes a special return to the podcast to chat with Linda Hoang about strategies and lessons learned, and ideas sparked, from the March 2019 iMEDIA social media / digital marketing conference!

Today, a very brave and honest young lady joins The Inner Circle to open up and share her story on a topic that we are still continuing to learn more about. Infertility. Linda Hoang and Carrie have worked together in the past, and she shares her very personal story on what they have gone through so far, what steps they plan to take in the future, and how she uses her platform to shine a light on an issue that affects both people individually, and together as a couple. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Linda has always been ahead of the curve with web and digital content, and encouraged Carrie to tweet way before anyone else. Writing is a huge aspect of Linda's life, whether it's for her own blogging, or coaching others on using social media for both business and pleasure. Linda has been blogging for over 10 years, and also has taught herself more about getting her content optimized. She loves writing pieces on food, travel and everyone's favorite — furry friends. Linda's pets are her life. She has two cats and two dogs, and she started the Edmonton International Cat Festival. Linda's struggle with infertility was frustrating on many levels. She heard mixed messages on what was most important to do, and explored a variety of competing options. An honest look into Linda's situation with infertility, and what she and her husband have tried so far. What unexplained infertility means, and why it is extra aggravating because there is no clear cut solution. How Linda uses her platform and talent for writing to show authenticity and real life struggles. The different methods that Linda and her husband have tried, and an explanation of what IUI, IVF and adoptions typically cost and require. How Linda processes and copes with the emotions surrounding infertility, and how connecting with her blog readers helps give her hope, and an audience that can relate to her experience. Why we shouldn't make assumptions on anything in infertility, as it is such a personal matter. Quotes: “Every day at some point I think, oh man, I've been on my phone too much.” “One of the best part of this event is, well, I fly-in a celebrity cat.” “The people that say they struggled and it worked out, it does help me and offers hope.” “I know we will have a child in some way or another in our life.” “We keep going because...what else can we do?” Mentioned: Edmonton International Cat Festival @nala_cat @lindork Linda - Hoang @yegcatfest Journey Into the Inner Circle: Carrie Doll @CarrieADoll – Twitter @carriedollconsulting – Instagram Carrie Doll – Facebook Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 22 of Don't Call Me A Guru, Linda Hoang sits down with Tracey Jazmin Photography who shares her Instagram insights including branding/lifestyle photography an increasing number of bloggers and Instagrammers are requesting.

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Edmonton’s own social media guru’s Linda Hoang (http://linda-hoang.com/) and Mack Male (https://www.mastermaq.ca/). Together, they discuss social media and how leaders can use the various platforms to an organizations benefit.

As communicators, our goal is to tell our story in such a way that our target audience hears it, understands it and is motivated by it to take action. But in a world with more marketing channels than ever before: - How do you know which channels to utilize for your audience? - What’s the right blend of traditional and digital media? - How do you tie together your channels, messaging and timing into one cohesive strategy? In this professional development session, Catrin Owen, CEO of Calder Bateman, was joined by Linda Hoang, Digital Strategist at Calder Bateman, and their client Brittany Lewchuk, to share the integrated marketing communications strategy for the “Just Call #211” campaign that won the IABC Social Media Programs Award in 2017. Together, Catrin and the team walked IABC members through their process for identifying their target audience, selecting their communications channels and successfully executing their integrated strategy. Past President, Marvin Polis chatted with Catrin after the session and recorded this podcast episode for IABC Edmonton members. TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE IABC EDMONTON PODCAST Search for IABC Edmonton in iTunes, Apple Podcasts or your podcast app.

Meet Lauren Dary, an Edmonton photographer and one-half of the team behind That’s So Maven, a podcast by, for and about female entrepreneurs. Lauren and her co-host, Andrea Beça, discovered in a series of texts that they had both been thinking about starting a podcast. Then they discovered they were both interested in focusing on women in business. Kismet. Off they went. At first they thought it would be bi-weekly, but when they started building their list of potential guests, it was quickly more than a year long. So now they have a weekly interview show, talking to a female entrepreneur about how she got into business, what she has learned, and what it's really — and I mean really — like to be the boss. In this episode, you'll hear why Lauren chose to podcast instead of blog; why she and Andrea decided to start tying the podcast more closely to their businesses; how the show has helped her find customers and collaborators; how she has refined her own online presence; and how the podcast has become a crash course in entrepreneurship that can literally make her crash (in a good way). This episode is also available in iTunes, on Google Play, on SoundCloud or on Stitcher. Lauren made these recommendations: Linda Hoang's blog, linda-hoang.com, which focuses on fun things to do in Edmonton; The Modern Manhood Podcast, German Villegas's podcast on the many facets of masculinity; Capital Ideas, a community of business owners helping business owners by sharing what they know, at live events, online and in a podcast. Speaking of Capital Ideas, Lauren and Andrea will be on the panel at the live show on March 22, along with Bryan Smith of Bluetrain Inc., for an event called "Squirrel! The elusive art of finding your focus." Get your free tickets here.  I host that show, so yes, this is log-rolling, but what can I say? It's a good log. That's So Maven is on iTunes, and you can follow @yegmavens on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Find L Photography at lphoto.ca, and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. (And since we're talking about podcasts, you're invited to the next Edmonton Podcasting Meetup on March 26. Open to podcasters and listeners alike.) This week's Seen and Heard in Edmonton is brought to you by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven stories about the city, cultivated by the community. Read our latest story, 104th Street: Marquee area, mismatched market, by Mel Priestley. If you'd like to put more such stories into the world, and get in on more ways to stay informed about Edmonton, join Taproot.

Meet Tyler Butler, the always-learning digital marketing strategist and musician who explores social media on the new podcast Don’t Call Me A Guru. Don't Call Me A Guru is a monthly conversation about social media strategy between Tyler, who works at MacEwan University, and Linda Hoang, who used to work at NAIT and now works at Calder Bateman. They met kibbitzing with each other online, and now we get to listen in on their "conversations we would have had anyway," and learn a lot about social media in the process. Tyler also produces Clock Radio, a podcast that tells stories about staff and students at MacEwan. It started because there seemed to be a lot of good stuff left over from stories done for the MacEwan website, and it has turned into quite an interesting show, whether you have anything to do with MacEwan or not. Music is responsible for getting Tyler into social media in the first place. Facebook events turned out to be a powerful tool to get people to shows, and he also experimented with some crazy content marketing of sorts for Old Ugly, a beloved local label. You'll hear all about that in this episode, along with how time-consuming yet necessary editing is; how to get internal buy-in for a podcast within an organization; the power of planning; the necessity of setting attainable goals; and much more. This episode is also available in iTunes, on Google Play, on SoundCloud or on Stitcher. Tyler made the following recommendations: Writer and filmmaker Lizzie Derksen's website; The Edmonton City as Museum Project, both the podcast and the blog; Let's Find Out, historian laureate Chris Chang-Yen Phillips's podcast; Doug Hoyer, the musician who has written many Edmonton podcast theme songs (and who launches his latest album on Feb. 11 at the Empress); The Expats, Adam Rozenhart's interview show with Canadians abroad, including his episode with Doug Hoyer! You can find Don't Call Me A Guru on iTunes, Google Play and SoundCloud, and is coming soon to Stitcher. The show is @dontcallmeaguru on Twitter and Instagram. Clock Radio is on iTunes, Google Play and SoundCloud. You can find Tyler himself at @tylerjackbutler on Instagram and Twitter, and that's his name on Snapchat, too. Also, both Tyler and Linda are speaking at the iMedia social media conference on March 10 and 11, so if you want to soak up their wisdom in real life, you should go! This week’s Seen and Heard in Edmonton is brought to you by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven stories about the city, cultivated by the community. In this episode, you’ll hear about a couple of stories that tackle the way we see pedestrian safety in this city, and the consequences of that approach. Taproot just released another story, this one on Indigenous place names in Edmonton. Check it out, and if you’d like to put more such work into the world, join Taproot.

Meet German Villegas,  a youth worker who conducts interviews about healthy masculinity on The Modern Manhood Podcast and jaws about hockey with his buddies on Your Team Sucks. German has been interested in podcasting for awhile, and had a music one that didn't go anywhere. Hockey turned out to be more fruitful terrain for a lively debate, hence Your Team Sucks, where fans of three different teams chirp each other and discuss various hockey-related happenings. That's where I first became aware of German. Your Team Sucks is fun, but it's clear that German's deeper passion lies in The Modern Manhood Podcast, which he started this year to initiate conversations between men about being men. In the course of his work, German has observed that men often have trouble talking about their vulnerabilities, and he wanted to create a safe and empathetic space to do so. The podcast is affiliated with Men Edmonton,  a movement to empower men to speak out against violence and to take on positive roles. It is most certainly not affiliated with "men's rights activists." The Modern Manhood Podcast is a feminism-friendly place.  German made these interesting recommendations: Michael Cameron's blog at passionpridepurpose.com; YEG People, especially the one with Blake Loates and her We All Believe In You project  Linda Hoang's food and lifestyle blog at linda-hoang.com Megan McCormick's Mastering Health The Modern Manhood Podcast is on iTunes, on Facebook, and on Twitter (@modernmanpod). It also has a GoFundMe campaign to help German further his work. Your Team Sucks is on iTunes, on Facebook, and on Twitter (@ytsshow). German himself is on Twitter, too: @germanNOTgerman. And if you ever get an opportunity to talk to him in real life, do it. He is such a joyful person. This episode was one of several recorded at the Makerspace at the downtown Edmonton Public Library on 100in1Day. Watch for more conversations captured that day in the coming weeks.   This week’s Seen and Heard in Edmonton is brought to you by Taproot Edmonton, a new member-supported home for local stories created with the community and not just for it. Mack Male explains the origins of the name and why the stories are free but membership isn't in this episode. If you’d like to help create a new way to sustain how-and-why journalism in our city, join Taproot today. Musical credits: Beethoven’s Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1, played by Daniel Veesey, from freemusicarchive.com.

Meet Linda Hoang, the self-described "social media lady" behind linda-hoang.com and the online identity @lindork. Oh my goodness, did we ever laugh a lot in this interview.… More Episode 21: Linda Hoang