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Stories from the Firecircle

Stories from the Firecircle

Hosted by: Paul Cressman

Short, engaging, information-filled talks and interviews with Firecircle's founders, members and tourism industry guests to bring you the stuff you may not know that you don't know - foundational knowledge for tourism...

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Always do Less with MC Pace

In this episode, I talk with MC Pace.  MC recently launched Salt+Sickle Homestead in Nova Scotia, where they grow food and create accessible spaces to build community.  So often, the mantra around entrepreneurship is...
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Fuelling Up with Jordan Dooley

On this episode I talk with Jordan Dooley. Jordan is a serial entrepreneur who is bursting with ideas. Jordan is coming at the tourism industry from a slightly different angle than many other guests on this pod....
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Stuck on the Couch with Meagan Bruneski

On this episode I talk with Meagan Bruneski. Meagan recently married and moved to a ranch in rural BC where she is able to spend time working with - and introducing others to - the healing power of horses through...
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Pictures of the North with Jonathan Gillingham

In this episode I talk with Jonathan Gillingham. Jonathan is a professional photographer who also works full-time for the Government of the Northwest Territories. Jonathan is originally from Newfoundland but packed up...
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Come and Eat with Lowanda Knox

In this episode I speak with Lowanda Knox who has been a Firecircle member for the past nine months. In that time, she has made significant progress on her business planning while juggling a very busy life. Lowanda is...
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The Firecircle Experience with Gina VandenDool

On this episode I speak with Gina VandenDool who is Firecircle’s beloved Member Experience Coordinator. Gina puts in a ton of time and energy into making sure that Firecircle members have everything they need to be...
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Flying on Fresh Wings with Denise Miller

In this episode I speak with Denise Miller who has recently started Experience Saghalie in Kamloops, British Columbia. Through her business, Denise provides both a beautiful and restful place for visitors to unwind,...
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From the ground up with Brenda Cheveldayoff

In this episode I speak with Brenda Cheveldayoff. Brenda is a busy woman to say the least. She is a full-time grain farmer in Blaine Lake Saskatchewan with a passion for sharing an under told story of the Russian...
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The power of Community with Kim Yeaman

In this episode I talk with Kim Yeaman, who along with her partner Robert, have built Brennan's Hill Camping and Cabins, a successful and growing business. Kim opened up to me, not only about how her dream business...
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'Bead with a happy heart' with Mariah Battiste

In this episode I talk with Mariah Battiste. Mariah is someone who seems to have boundless energy. Her business is growing by leaps and bounds. She’s a business award winner, a published author, and has successfully...
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The Camino Provides with Matthew Cugnet

In this episode, I talk with Matthew Cugnet. I reached out to Matthew after hearing from our team that he was “doing something amazing”. With no other information, I reached out to hear more about what this amazing...
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Generosity and Bravery with Lori Runzer and Carly Kowalski

In this episode we have an amazing story of an unlikely, and special partnership that formed between Firecircle members. Lori and Dean Runzer are experienced entrepreneurs who run a luxury resort and Carly Kowalski is...
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