In this episode of Airdrie Inside, Chris Glass sits down with Berlyn McKay, the 16-year-old race car driver taking the Midwest and Florida by storm. Berlyn’s story is a masterclass in resilience. From crying in her first race car at 11 to acing Grade 12 mechanics as a sophomore, Berlyn has spent her life framing a solution to the limits others placed on her. Whether she is navigating a car on fire or fighting for a podium finish against adults, Berlyn is moving the needle on what it means to be a powerhouse in Airdrie.

"My dad comes over the radio... he was like Berlyn, the car is on fire. You need to get out. I get my belts unbuckled... and I can't get the hose off. The track is still hot. My anxiety is going to tell me all the wrong things... and I just kind of brush it aside." — Berlyn McKay

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In this episode of Airdrie Inside, Chris Glass sits down with Amanda Williams, founder of Sweet Williams Co. Amanda’s story is a masterclass in the Decisive pivot. After a career with the Calgary Flames and Stage West was disrupted by the global shutdown, she returned to her Airdrie roots to build a business that stands for family and community. From building live on Instagram in her basement to opening a physical storefront and hosting the "Sweet Entrepreneurs" networking group, Amanda is moving the needle on what it means to lead as a woman in business today.See the full episode here:

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In this episode of Airdrie Inside, Chris Glass sits down with Kimwell and Grace del Rosario. Their story is a masterclass in leadership. When they saw Airdrie Christian Academy lacked a music program, they didn't just apply for a job—they submitted a proposal to build one from the ground up. From their roots in the musical families of Manila to starting a strings revolution in Airdrie, Kimwell and Grace are moving the needle on what it means to belong and flourish in our community.

"The opportunity to start a program from ground up for teaching music... oh, my goodness. That was an opportunity of a lifetime. We experienced that beyond music... it’s a paying forward." — Kimwell del Rosario

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