In this episode of Between Peaks, Chelsea Cudmore Vloet, Co-President at Cudmore Group and Banff Councillor Kaylee Ram reflect on entrepreneurship, community participation, and what it means to help shape the Bow Valley.
From generational retail roots and starting fresh in a new town, to growing a local business and serving in municipal leadership, they share why stepping forward to participate, even when it feels uncomfortable, matters.
From supporting Jasper wildfire relief to creating affordable ski access for local kids, this conversation highlights the many ways people contribute to strengthening the places they call home.
This conversation offers a grounded look at how two local women entrepreneurs move beyond storefronts to influence economic strategy, municipal governance, and community investment, and why participation, big or small, matters.
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Chelsea Cudmore Vloet
- Cool As A Moose: https://www.coolasamoose.ca/
- Big Bear Trading Company: https://bigbeartradingco.com/
- Cudmore Group feature (Rocky Mountain Outlook):
https://www.rmoutlook.com/international-womens-day/cudmore-group-inc-a-legacy-more-than-100-years-in-the-making-10323410
Kaylee Ram
- Town of Banff Council: https://banff.ca/686/Meet-Town-Council
- Snowtips Backtrax: https://snowtips-bactrax.com/
- YWCA Banff Change Makers Awards:
https://ywcabanff.ca/events/change-makers/
- Rocky Mountain Outlook features:
https://www.rmoutlook.com/banff/kaylee-ram-first-to-take-advantage-of-banff-council-parental-leave-bylaw-7164758
https://www.rmoutlook.com/2025-municipal-election/more-incumbents-newcomers-declare-running-for-banff-council-11221387
Hosted by
Nancy Dadalt
Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV
Instagram: @arnsmit
Bandcamp: https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com
Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films
https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/
Executive Director: Courtney Babott
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