Vital Victoria Podcast

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  • Summary

  • We have amazing people in our community, and we want you to hear their stories.
    The Vital Victoria Podcast, hosted by Lucky Budd, spotlights people who are working to create a vibrant and caring community for everyone in Greater Victoria and beyond. From wellness experts to performers and business innovators, to champions for causes that matter, and more, this monthly podcast captures the stories of wonderfully diverse, passionate people and the missions that drive them all. During each conversation, host Lucky Budd pulls in stats from the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs program to dive deeper into the states of wellness in our region, and how Victoria’s vital people are working to address challenges so everyone can thrive.
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Episodes
  • Capital Bike and the benefits of commuting on two wheels

    Capital Bike and the benefits of commuting on two wheels
    Nov 26 2024
    Greater Victoria is quickly becoming a region known for its cycling infrastructure. There’s no doubt that pedalling comes with benefits, such as boosting your physical and mental health, and saving money on transportation costs. But what is the community doing to encourage active transportation? And what more needs to be done to keep the roads safe and accessible?

    This month, host Lucky Budd interviews year-round cycle commuter Niki Sutherland. Niki is the Chair of Capital Bike, a local non-profit dedicated to making cycling an easy and fun transportation option in the region.

    Tune in and get inspired to pump up those tires!
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    36 mins
  • Why you should make volunteering an important part of your life

    Why you should make volunteering an important part of your life
    Nov 5 2024
    Lisa Mort-Putland has her fingers on the pulse of volunteerism in Canada, and especially here at home in Greater Victoria.

    From learning essential skills to building community relationships, volunteerism has a pivotal role to play in strengthening the region's vital services while boosting the wellbeing of volunteers, themselves.

    This month, host Lucky Budd chats with Lisa Mort-Putland, Executive Director of Volunteer Victoria, about how to make an impact through volunteering, its pivotal purpose in our community, and how we can keep it alive!
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    37 mins
  • Russell Books: How a family’s literary legacy is building community

    Russell Books: How a family’s literary legacy is building community
    May 10 2024
    Andrea and Jordan Minter, the managers of Victoria’s renowned Russell Books, chat with host Lucky Budd about their family's story of building one of Canada’s largest independent bookstores.

    For 28 years, Russell Books has been inspiring reading enthusiasts, and bringing the community together through regular literary events, while proudly supporting non-profit literacy initiatives and schools throughout the capital region.

    Tune in to learn more about a bookstore that isn’t just a bookstore, but a hub of creativity, knowledge, history, philanthropy, and community connection!
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    39 mins

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