Tuesday January 21 @ The Thirsty Scholar -Doors at 6 – First Speaker at 7
An Insiders look into the Dirty Little Secrets of the Saskatoon Auto Industry – Kealy Cheyenne
Join Kealy Cheyenne as she delves into the gritty realities of the Saskatoon Automotive Industry, revealing insights and experiences from her extensive career spanning 2007 to 2022. In her upcoming podcast and novel, “Exit on the Left,” Kealy explores themes of resilience, ethics, and the complexities of a male-dominated industry. This talk will not only provide a compelling look at her journey through challenges and triumphs but will also offer practical advice on how to navigate car purchases, understand the implications of credit, and decode misleading offers and advertisements. Kealy doesn’t position herself as a protagonist; rather, she acknowledges her role within the very fabric she discusses, at times part of the problems she now aims to highlight. Attendees will gain a unique perspective on the automotive world, empowerment, and the power of speaking out, equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions in their automotive engagements.
Anime, Cosplay, and all things Nerd in Saskatchewan – Annie Shadden
Details to follow as we dial the Awesome back to manageable levels!
Swiping, Scoring…and Settling Down? How Singles 19 to 91 Look for Love in (Un)usual Places – Sarah Knudson
We live in a world where we have access to thousands of potential romantic partners, yet more people than ever before are living alone and staying single. What’s going on? How do the relationship-minded hunt for love today, and what major roadblocks do they come up against? And is the road to relationships different for young adults and seniors—or does your grandma’s love quest resemble yours in more ways than you’d like to admit?
In this talk, we’ll explore how and why we look for love today, as well as the tools we use to chase our relationships goals. Through a mix of big data, heartfelt storytelling, and a dash of pop culture commentary, we’ll consider what happens on the road to love—from the downright embarrassing to the totally inspiring. What can we take away from broad relationship trends and in-depth narratives as advice for our own lives, whether we’re happily single, ready to mingle, or partnered? A whole lot, so let’s find out