Description

Our final episode brings us to Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia, where I sit down with Debbie Vaillancourt-Higgins, owner of Opus Café and Catering. Debbie shares the significance of Opus Café, her family's deep ties to the African Nova Scotian community, and how those roots continue to guide her entrepreneurial journey. Together, we unlock generational wisdom and explore how food, love, and storytelling can transform a dining experience into a true community hub—a place to gather, reflect, and heal.

Key Topics:

1. Inspiration behind Opus Café & Catering
2. Community Connections and Roots
3. Transforming a Historic Space
4. Emotional Stories and Healing
5. Family Influence and Entrepreneurial Spirit
6. Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Credits:

1. Hosted by Shawn Smith
2. Produced by Loyalist Connections Creative Society (LCCS)
3. Special thanks to Chef Debbie Vaillancourt-Higgins

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For more information on Opus Café and Catering:

1. https://www.theopuscafe.ca/
2. https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Opus-Cafe-Catering-100088422846944/
3. https://www.instagram.com/theopuscafe/?hl=en