Season 10 Episode 1: Exploring Entrepreneurship with the Hunter Hub: A Health Science Student's Journey
Episode 1: In today’s episode, we’re joined by Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) student Maddison Tory, who shares her inspiring journey of transforming personal adversity into purpose-driven innovation. Diagnosed with a chronic illness, Maddison used her lived experience to create HUG & Spoons Co., a clothing line designed to bring comfort, dignity, and empowerment to chronically ill individuals. With support from the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, Maddison accessed resources, mentorship, and startup programming that helped turn her idea into a growing business. Tune in as she discusses, the entrepreneurial mindset she’s developed, and how UCalgary’s BHSc program has allowed her to blend healthcare and innovation in meaningful ways.
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Show Notes
Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary.
Episode 1: In today’s episode, we’re joined by Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) student Maddison Tory, who shares her inspiring journey of transforming personal adversity into purpose-driven innovation. Diagnosed with a chronic illness, Maddison used her lived experience to create HUG & Spoons Co., a clothing line designed to bring comfort, dignity, and empowerment to chronically ill individuals.
With support from the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, Maddison accessed resources, mentorship, and startup programming that helped turn her idea into a growing business. Tune in as she discusses, the entrepreneurial mindset she’s developed, and how UCalgary’s BHSc program has allowed her to blend healthcare and innovation in meaningful ways.
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