The 403 Podcast
The 403 Podcast explores the stories behind the people building Alberta. Hosted by Karissa Savage, it features conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders about leadership, risks, setbacks, and defining moments. Episodes cover local startups, family businesses, iconic brands, and hidden gems. The show focuses on what it takes to build something meaningful and how communities are shaped by the people who build them.
Episodes
They Started With $0...Now They’re Building the Future of Nutrition | Sam Hale
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Episode 4 | Sam Hale — They Started With $0...Now They’re Building the Future of Nutrition What starts as a university meal-prep idea can apparently turn into a health-tech company working at the intersection of nutrition, technology and healthcare.This week on The 403 Podcast, Karissa sits down with Sam Hale, co-founder of NutriMeals and Nurish’d, to talk about the eight-year j
Finding the Light in the Middle of the Hard | Claire Masikewich
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Episode 3 | Claire Masikewich — Finding the Light in the Middle of the HardWhat does it mean to keep building when life changes overnight?In this episode of The 403 Podcast, host Karissa Savage sits down with Claire Masikewich, keynote speaker and founder of Strong Like Sloane, to talk about purpose, resilience and finding light in the middle of life’s hardest moments.After Clai
Turning a Niche Idea Into a Growing Movement | Gerrit Janssen
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Episode 2 | Gerrit Janssen – Turning a Niche Idea Into a Growing Movement
What does it take to turn a niche idea into a growing community?
In Episode 2 of The 403 Podcast, host Karissa Savage sits down with Gerrit Janssen, founder of Lokal Gluten Free Markets and the Gluten Free Expo, to talk about his journey from Red Seal Chef to entrepreneur and community builder.
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I Thought I Was Opening a Gym… It Became Something Much Bigger | Amanda Towstego
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Episode 1 | Amanda Towstego – Building More Than a Gym
What does it really take to build a business that changes people's lives?
In the premiere episode of The 403 Podcast, host-Karissa Savage sits down with Amanda Towstego, founder of Elevate YYC, to explore the journey from opening a small CrossFit gym to building one of Calgary's most respected fitness and wellness
