Iconic. Devoted. Proud.
In this episode of Beyond PR, Shauna sits down with legendary Calgarian, George Brookman. Entrepreneur, philanthropist and longtime champion of the Field of Crosses, an annual Remembrance Day memorial in Calgary. Shauna and George, discuss the profound impact of this year’s memorial, they share emotional stories behind the crosses and why honouring Canada’s fallen continues to resonate with both longtime and new Calgarians.
Beyond Field of Crosses, the episode explores George’s tremendous footprint in Calgary’s philanthropic landscape. He opens up about the moments that shaped his lifelong commitment to giving back, the lessons he learned from his family and why he remains so fiercely optimistic about the spirit of this city.
The episode is a heartfelt, inspiring conversation with “Mr. Calgary” himself, a cannot miss episode of Beyond PR.
Emma Calliou is a PR Assistant at Brookline Public Relations. With a background in sports and entertainment communications and event management, she is passionate about media relations and creating engaging experiences. Emma brings creativity and enthusiasm to every campaign she supports.