Episode 85 – Millennials Set Trends

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. […]

Episode 78 – Millennials and Technology

On this episode, correspondent Emily Rendell-Watson talks with Karli Drew, Marina Banister and Stephen Robinson to explore the impact technology is having on the Millennial Generation. This is the third of four Vital Topics that will be produced throughout the year. Our previous topics focused on Millennial Activism and Engagement, and  Millennials and Money. Our final topic will look at the social and economic trends Millennials are setting. Links: Read the Vital Topic: Millenials and Technology. Get your nerd on with the Vital Topic’s Resources. See our past Vital Signs reports. Connect with the lovely and formidable Karli Drew. Follow the talented […]

Episode 72 – Millennial Activism and Engagement

On this episode, correspondent Emily Rendell-Watson talks with Troy Pavlek, Ilya Ushakov, and Jackie Pearce to find out how Millennials in Edmonton approach civic engagement- from politics  to volunteering. This is the second of four Vital Topics that will be produced throughout the year. Our previous topic focused on Millennials and Money. Upcoming topics will look at Millennials’ behaviours around technology and the trends they are setting. Links: Read the Vital Topic: Millennial Advocacy and Engagement. Get your nerd on with the Vital Topic’s Resources. See our past Vital Signs reports. Follow our guests on Twitter: Troy Pavlek, Ilya Ushakov, and Jackie Pearce. Check out Speaking Municipally (Troy’s Podcast with Mack Male)on […]

Episode 66 – Millennials and Money

On this episode, we explore the Financial Reality of Millennials in Edmonton by spending a day in the life with Alexis Hillyard to find out how she handles her finances. This is the first of four Vital Topics that will be produced throughout the year. The upcoming topics will look at Millennials’ behaviours around advocacy, technology and the trends they are setting. Links: Read the Vital Topic: Financial Reality of Millennials in Edmonton Get your nerd on with the Vital Topic’s Resources. See our past Vital Signs reports. Check out Stump Kitchen with Alexis Hillyard. Follow journalist Emily Rendell-Watson on […]