Entrepreneur and investor Arlene Dickinson makes the case that what Canadians need most right now isn't a new plan — it's the belief that they already have what it takes to execute one.

Dickinson traces how curiosity became her operating system, why she chose to go more public — not less — as the noise around her got louder, and what it cost her to admit she's dealt with depression and anxiety. She also gets into the political moment: not partisan, but pointed. When institutions get dismantled instead of repaired, and when a generation grows up thinking division is normal, she argues someone has to say so out loud.

Arlene is Alone started as a show about being single. It became something harder to define and more worth watching.

Topics: Canadian identity, entrepreneurship, Arlene is Alone, vulnerability, political division

GUEST: Arlene Dickinson | http://arlenedickinson.com

Originally aired on 2026-06-23

Entrepreneur and investor Arlene Dickinson makes the case that what Canadians need most right now isn't a new plan &mdash; it's the belief that they already have what it takes to execute one.
Dickinson traces how curiosity became her operating system, why she chose to go more public &mdash; not less &mdash; as the noise around her got louder, and what it cost her to admit she's dealt with depression and anxiety. She also gets into the political moment: not partisan, but pointed. When institutions get dismantled instead of repaired, and when a generation grows up thinking division is normal, she argues someone has to say so out loud.
Arlene is Alone started as a show about being single. It became something harder to define and more worth watching.
Topics: Canadian identity, entrepreneurship, Arlene is Alone, vulnerability, political division
GUEST: Arlene Dickinson |<a href="http://arlenedickinson.com"> http://arlenedickinson.com</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-23

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

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