Show Overview

Host: Mary O’Sullivan-Andersen

Presented by: Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay

Creative Home: Ignite, sparked by BBB

Tagline: "Real stories behind business, and moments that build trust."

BEAT—standing for Business. Ethics. And Trust—is a candid, locally rooted podcast hosted by Mary O’Sullivan-Andersen. Produced by the Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay and recorded at Ignite, sparked by BBB, the show goes far beyond polished corporate profiles and standard promotional success stories.

BEAT delves into the true heartbeat of business: the people behind the brands, the risks they take, the turning points they face, and the difficult decisions that define their character. From regional entrepreneurs and multigenerational business leaders to CEOs, economists, and community builders across Alberta and the East Kootenay, Mary guides engaging, unscripted conversations about what it genuinely takes to build something that lasts.

Every episode explores the moments when ethics and trust are tested in the real world. To wrap up each conversation, guests face The HeartBEAT—a signature segment featuring thought-provoking questions that uncover what success really costs and what it takes to earn and keep trust.

• Unfiltered Business Journeys: Candid discussions covering sacrifices, turning points, uncertainty, and key lessons learned along the way.
• Ethics in Action: Real-world examples of how trust and integrity function when real stakes are on the line.
• Local Community Impact: Authentic stories highlighting the regional entrepreneurs and leaders shaping Alberta and East Kootenay communities.
• The HeartBEAT Segment: Revealing answers to signature questions about leadership, personal cost, pride beyond the balance sheet, and earning trust.

• Website: BBB Alberta & East Kootenay
• YouTube: @bbbservingalbertae8296
• Facebook: @BBBAlberta
• Instagram: @bbbalberta

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