Early Days EP31 – Curtains Up: Aimée Beaudoin on Reimagining Dinner Theater

In this episode of Early Days, we explore the world of Aimée Beaudoin, co-founder of Spotlight Cabaret in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. Spotlight Cabaret is a one-of-a-kind venue featuring dinner theater, burlesque, drag, comedy, live music, and more, all with a 1920s vibe. Aimée shares how she and her partner, Jeff Halaby, turned their creative vision into a successful business.

From finding the right location and dealing with licensing challenges to embracing diversity and managing seasonal changes, Aimée talks about the ups and downs of building such a unique space. She also shares how Spotlight Cabaret handled early shutdowns, learned from COVID, and continues to create unforgettable experiences. Aimée’s honest and funny insights highlight the mix of creativity, hard work, and determination behind the business.

The “Early Days” podcast provides insights and tips for business owners and entrepreneurs as it relates to their early days. This includes the actual start of their business, the successes and challenges. “Early Days” also explores the highlighted businesses in terms of new offerings, services, team growth, expansion to new locations, and more.

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