Meet KIM

Calgary’s Media Powerhouse

From breakfast tables to boardrooms, Kim Hayden has spent the last 15 years behind the mic & in front of the camera telling Calgary’s most compelling stories. As the creator and host of Kim’s Kitchen (5 seasons on Shaw TV) & Homes & Lifestyles Canada (2 seasons nationally aired on CTV), Kim has become a trusted media producer and interviewer, known for her signature mix of curiosity, community connection, and calm confidence.

Kim is also the host of the Back to Business Calgary Show with the Calgary Petroleum Club, where she spotlights local innovators, entrepreneurs, & leaders shaping Calgary’s future. Whether she’s interviewing high-profile guests like Brett Wilson or highlighting grassroots change-makers, Kim brings warmth, wit, & production polish to every conversation.

As the founder of Resilient New Media, Kim is a media strategist, podcaster, and brand storyteller helping voices rise across Canada.

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