Edify Unfiltered

Two Top 40 Under 40 honourees — artist and small business owner Michael Hingston and business consultant Raj Bhatti — sit down with the host to discuss what draws young professionals to Edmonton. Hingston, a Vancouver transplant, and Bhatti, born and raised in Mill Woods, share differing perspectives on why this city inspires devotion and passionate defense from lifelong residents and transplants alike. 

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  • (02:05) - Introducing Michael Hingston
  • (08:22) - Why stay in Edmonton?
  • (14:24) - Edmonton’s literary scene
  • (21:14) - Introducing Raj Bhatti
  • (25:00) - What draws people to Edmonton?

--Credits--
Hosted by Omar Mouallem
Produced by Odvod Media
Audio Engineering by Steve Glen
Production assistance by Caitlin Hart
Original music by Darrin Hagen

What is Edify Unfiltered?

Get behind the scenes of Edmonton’s award-winning, city magazine: Edify — which celebrates living in the dynamic city of Edmonton.

Hosts Omar Mouallem (Editor-In-Chief) and Trudy Callaghan (Publisher) share the curious stories from behind Edify’s glossy pages. Tune in to explore the ideas that shape our city, and find out what happens when you dare to publish a city magazine.