Episode 49 is unlike any other so far - it's a candid and free-flowing conversation with Sarah Biggs, the co-principal of Olsen and Biggs, a political affairs firm based in Alberta.
Sarah and host Sarah Elder-Chamanara focus their conversation on Alberta politics discussing Biggs's work for former UCP leadership contestant Leela Aheer, what they both find frustrating and disappointing about with Premier Danielle Smith's leadership and more. They also discuss how they each channel their anger and frustration and leave listeners with a call to action - vote.
More about Sarah Biggs:
Since 2004, Sarah Biggs has been working on a multitude of campaigns. Party Leaderships, federal, provincial and municipal campaigns. From Parliament Hill to Alberta, Sarah has gained a wealth of knowledge
Sarah is campaign manager for UCP leadership candidate Leela Aheer, and recently worked as a key organizer on Jyoti Gondek’s successful mayoral bid.
Having extensive experience in lobbying, policy, community engagement, oil and gas industry, Sarah is able to provide services in french and english. Having an accounting background, she also has experience in merger and acquisition, capital projects and campaign finances.
Educated at Universite de l’Outaouais and the University of Lethbridge, Sarah brings a fresh and bold approach to campaigns. Viability, sustainability and understanding the electorate/clientele is key to her approach.
More about Sarah Elder-Chamanara:
Sarah Elder-Chamanara is the founder, creative director, designer and owner of Madame Premier, a feminist, political and activist clothing company and community based in Calgary, Alberta. With the underlying principle of seeing more women and diversity in politics, elected and in backrooms, at every level, Sarah and Madame Premier create opportunities for conversations about how politics works, why it needs to change, who it needs to change for and how the time for that is now.