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Stories from the FirecircleAlways do Less with MC PaceIn 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 ‘go, go; more, more; push, push’! While starting a business undoubtedly takes hard work, MC speaks eloquently about the importance of slowing down and taking self-care seriously. It is an important message as so many of us experience burnout on the journey to realizing our dreams. MC also discusses the importance of accessibility as part of a sustainable business model. If you’d like to learn how...2025-05-0219 min
Stories from the FirecircleFuelling Up with Jordan DooleyOn 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. Jordan comes from an outdoor guiding and adventure tourism background, but his business development has come through the world of digital sales platforms and computer coding. Jordan has recently launched RezBuddy, a website and app that lets people share information about real-time gas prices on Indigenous reservations across Canada. Rezbuddy is a great example of a business that supports tourism by providing...2025-04-1719 min
Stories from the FirecircleStuck on the Couch with Meagan BruneskiOn 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 equine learning and therapy. She and her family are building MeadowView Reins, a place where people can come to stay, ride, eat and connect, free from the distractions of the digital world. While Meagan’s property and business are serene, her story is anything but. Meagan found Firecircle as the result of a really bad accident. Her journey is no...2025-03-2116 min
Stories from the FirecirclePictures of the North with Jonathan GillinghamIn 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 his life and drove across the country to follow his dream of becoming a wildlife biologist. On the road, he discovered that, not only did he enjoy photography, but he was really good at photography. Now an established wildlife photographer, he is excited to offer workshops to tourists and locals alike, sharing his expertise. Jonathan was kind enough to talk about his journey, his love of the...2025-03-0716 min
Stories from the FirecircleCome and Eat with Lowanda KnoxIn 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 a mother of 5, who works a full-time job, and somehow has made the time to turn her passion for food, and her training as a red seal chef, into her lifelong dream of professional cooking. Lowanda was kind enough to share her personal story with us including the twists and turns that led her to where she is today, on...2025-02-2113 min
Stories from the FirecircleThe Firecircle Experience with Gina VandenDoolOn 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 successful. Gina makes a big impact on a lot of people’s lives and I asked Gina to tell us a bit more about her path to working with Firecircle and why she does what she does with so much passion. Gina is also uniquely qualified to share some of the larger trends that she sees in Firecircle members, what common challenges they...2025-01-3026 min
Stories from the FirecircleFlying on Fresh Wings with Denise MillerIn 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, as well as catered and personalized tours, experiences and itineraries. In our conversation, Denise and I talk about the twists and turns, peaks and valleys that she has encountered on her journey as a long-time entrepreneur. We also talk about the great privilege and the amazing opportunity we have in the Tourism industry to create unique and memorable experiences for people, and the joy and satisfaction...2024-11-0617 min
Stories from the FirecircleFrom the ground up with Brenda CheveldayoffIn 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 Doukhobors in Canada. If you’ve never heard of the Doukhobors in Canada, you’re not alone. Brenda is working hard to change that and by way of an extremely short history lesson from the doukhobordugouthouse.com , in 1899, Russian Doukhobors fled their homeland and settled in the Blaine Lake area of Saskatchewan, Canada. They adapted to the harshness of their envi...2024-10-2417 min
Os cantos do vagalumeImaxinamos.PROGRAMA 95
Programa 35/2024. A Radio Municipal de Tui emitiuno o 14 de outubro.
No programa de hoxe imaxinamos os teus gustos.
Soaron:
01. LP - Forever for now
02. Franco Battiato - L'Oceano di silenzio
03. Camille Bertault · Paul Bertault - Our love is here to stay
04. Michael Bublé - Put your head on my shoulder
05. Natalie Cressman - Bolero de Satã
06. Camané - Fado da sina
07. Lana del Rey - Not all who wander are lost
08. Idoia - Calma
09. Chet Baker · Jack Sheldon - I'm old fashioned
10. Ondara - American dream
11. Jonna Jinton - The wolf song
12. Tess Mohr - Call me
13. Marvin Gaye - What's going 2024-10-141h 02
Stories from the FirecircleThe power of Community with Kim YeamanIn 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 came to be, but also about those low and lonely times that all entrepreneurs face, and how the community she's found at Firecircle has helped pull her through. Kim is an important part of the Firecircle community and she contributes as much as she receives. To learn more about Kim's business and to book a stay, visit: https://brennanshillcampingandcabins.com
2024-10-1014 min
FIRE Yourself FirstEP 75: Fuel Your Passion: Firecircle's Unique Approach to Entrepreneurship w/ Paul CressmanI'd like to welcome our guest today, Paul Cressman! Paul works with Firecircle, a company dedicated to helping people pursue their passions by removing the barriers that stand in the way. With a background in Northern Community Development and a degree in Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Paul has a deep understanding of the challenges people face when trying to turn their passions into successful ventures. Today, Paul will be sharing insights on how Firecircle Membership empowers people in Tourism and Business. He’s passionate about helping people focus on what they love while Firecircle provides the su...2024-09-1737 min
Stories from the Firecircle'Bead with a happy heart' with Mariah BattisteIn 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 battled with Canada Post for equitable shipping options in her small community. Mariah’s path has not been an easy one. There have been steps forward and steps back, life has intervened, plans have changed obstacles have been faced and overcome. Through all of it, Mariah remains a happy warrior. During our conversation, she shared her ups and downs with a smile on h...2024-08-2815 min
Stories from the FirecircleThe Camino Provides with Matthew CugnetIn 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 thing was. I was not disappointed. Matthew describes how the profound experiences he’s had while long distance Trekking in countries all around the world, has inspired him to want to make those experiences possible here in Canada. This is a story of transformation, perseverance and a deep sense of Community.2024-08-1618 min
Stories from the FirecircleGenerosity and Bravery with Lori Runzer and Carly KowalskiIn 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 a new entrepreneur with a passion for dogs. She is launching, a consultancy to help accommodation businesses become more pet friendly. Lori and Carly first met on a Firecircle live group session. Lori saw a spark inside Carly and invited her out to Firesong to create a pet friendly experience at the resort. Little did Carly know that Lori would not only be her...2024-07-2620 min
Stories from the FirecircleTaking the plunge with Crystal Hart DrakeIn this episode I talk with Crystal Hart Drake who is using her background as a paramedic to create a thermal spa experience, guided by medical knowledge and focused on information sharing with her clients.
When Crystal started the Firecircle program, she wasn’t sure that her business idea even counted as a tourism business. She has been working hard with her Firecircle mentor Kim, and as you’ll hear has been moving forward by leaps and bounds.
Her story speaks directly to anyone who has an idea but is unsure about the first steps.
2024-07-1109 min
Stories from the FirecircleBe the pebble with Gail ChamberlainGail Chamerblain has the distinction as the first person to complete the Firecircle 5x5 method and business plan and has now launched 'Marchands d’origine', a wholesale manufacturer of Indigenous made crafts. Gail is on a mission to make sure that ‘Indigenous Arts and Crafts’ sold in gift shops in major tourism centres in Quebec, are in fact made by Indigenous artists. Building her business has created opportunities for other artist in her community to make a living doing what they love. As the episode title suggests, we see Gail as the pebble dropped in the proverbial bucket of water...2024-06-1713 min
Stories from the FirecircleReimagine your Big Why with Monique CollinsIn this episode, I talk with Monique Colins who is a true Firecircle Champion. Monique jumped into the Firecircle program with both feet this winter and is just about to launch a really exciting line of both products and experiences using her unique gifts and knowledge. Monique has also teamed up with other Firecircle members in her area to create customer experiences and packages beyond what she could provide on her own. Monique is a testament to what can be accomplished through passion, creativity and hard work. Monique and I had a wide ranging conversation and while this is...2024-05-1312 min
Stories from the FirecircleMaking something out of nothing with Jenny and Michel DupasJenny and Michel Dupas run Moongate Guest House in Whitemouth Manitoba. Jenny and Michel are truly a team. It is hard to mention one without the other. Together they have created a space and an experience that allows people to "disconnect to connect" as they say; to connect with nature, food, music, friends and family, in other words, what really matters most. As experienced entrepreneurs, Jenny and Michel are still constantly learning and growing together as they build their business. In this episode, they are kind enough to tell us their story and share some words of wisdom to...2024-05-1311 min
Stories from the FirecircleConnecting with water with Natasha DarlingNatasha is a Mohawk woman from Tyendinaga in Southeastern Ontario. She moved back home after living most of her adult life in the United States. Natasha has a deep connection with water, and she has a thirst to learn more about her culture, language and history. I asked Natasha to share a bit about what motivated her, and her sister, to work together to create a unique and accessible Stand Up Paddleboard rental company that helps people learn about the Mohawk culture, while travelling on, and connecting with water.2024-05-1309 min
Stories from the FirecircleCulture and Money with Daphne MarchIn this episode I speak with Daphne March in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Daphne runs Shamasha. A unique wellness retreat that uses, cultural perspectives and connection to the land in their health and wellness programming. Daphne is a proud Mig ma woman, and she talked with me about her history, the important relationship she had with her entrepreneur parents, and the internal conflict that exists for many Indigenous entrepreneurs when it comes to history, culture, business and money.2024-05-1312 min
Stories from the Firecircle'So I started a campground' with Bobbi CarpinoThe path to starting your own business can be a winding one. Firecircle's Lead Coach, Bobbi Carpino, know about this firsthand. Bobbi is not only Firecircle’s lead coach, but also the owner and operator of Salmon Valley Campground in Prince George BC. In this special episode, Bobbi shares her story about following the voice inside her telling her that she needed a change. Taking the leap takes bravery and Bobbi is hopeful that her story will help inspire others to follow their dreams. More on Salmon Valley Campground here: https://www.salmonvalleycampground.com2024-05-1313 min
BARRIE VICTORY CENTRERobbie Cressman – The Secret Place of Intimacy-April 42024-04-0445 min
Visionary Voices: The College President’s PlaybookEp. 1: The Cedar Crest College Sophomore ExpeditionDr.’s Elizabeth Meade and Bob Wilson are the living example of a long lasting and positive collaborative relationship in higher education, having worked together for over twenty years as leaders at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA. Now serving as the President and Provost, together, along with the support of literally every member of the campus community, they support Cedar Crest’s Sophomore Expedition Program. Winner of the 2023 NAFSA Paul Simon Award for Internationalization, the Program allows every member of the sophomore class at Cedar Crest to travel abroad together. The program has opened access, improved a number of i...2024-02-0731 min
Lanse Free Church SermonsPrayer and Missions: Partnerships that Transform – 24 July 2022Today our missionary from Malawi, Fred Cressman, teaches us from Paul’s example in Philippians why prayer and missions is a partnership that transforms. Listen to learn why prayer is important for missionaries and us as we go into the world to share the gospel and make disciples of all people and nations. Missionary Fred Cressman…
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Elevator ClubEC Bossa Nova EssentialsFrank Mills
Heart of the City
Joe Harnell
Fly Me To The Moon
Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto
The Girl From Ipanema
Percy Faith
The Butterfly
Bert Melia
Call Me
Michael Buble
The Way You Look Tonight
Brazilian Tropical Orchestra
One Note Samba
Hans Carste
A Man & A Woman
Frank Sinatra
Change Partners
Lisa Ono
Baubles, Bangles & Beads
Walter Wanderley
Summer Samba
Francis Goya
Blame It On The Bossa Nova
Sandy Cressman
Here In Your Arms
Sadao Watanabe Sextet
Bonita
Quincy Jones
The Gentle Rain
Andy Williams
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars
Manuel & The Music of The Mountains
Wave
Joanie Sommers
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Voices from the FieldNCCIH Webinar - Indigenous Peoples, Food Safety and Security and Climate Change in CanadaLe français suit l'anglais.
NCCIH Webinar - Indigenous Peoples, food safety and security and climate change in Canada
According to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, unprecedented, intensified, rapid, and widespread climate change is affecting all regions of the globe. In order to understand how warming temperatures will impact the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and the ecosystems upon which they live and depend, the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) is hosting a webinar titled Indigenous Peoples, Food Safety and Security and Climate Change in Canada.
We...2022-02-021h 24
The Jim Cressman PodcastThe Jim Cressman Podcast EP72 - Clifton MurrayClifton, Fraser, and Victor of The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful songs, outstanding harmonies, and undeniable charm. Reimagining iconic hits and blending classical music, contemporary pop, classic rock, and folk, the award-winning and multi-Platinum selling group have achieved international success, performing thousands of live shows and hundreds of national and international TV appearances on five continents. The Tenors have graced the stages of many prominent theatres, symphony halls, festivals, and arenas worldwide. They have performed for the last four Presidents of the United States, at the White House Christmas Tree Lighting, for the wo...2021-12-0857 min
The Jim Cressman PodcastThe Jim Cressman Podcast EP49 - Paul FergusonPaul Ferguson is the Program & Music Director for Starboard Communications in Belleville, Ontario, operating radio stations Cool 100, and 95-5 Hits-FM.A proud father of two, and married to Vicki, who will have completed her 20-year sentence in September, 2022, and will then be eligible for parole.Ferg is currently serving his second term as an elected Director of the Canadian Country Music Association. Closer to home, he stands as the Board Chair of the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, and is also Chair of the Loyalist College Radio Broadcast Advisory Board. Through a 26-y...2021-06-1459 min
The Jim Cressman PodcastThe Jim Cressman Podcast - Jess Moskaluke EP 22An internationally celebrated artist, Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers in the country music world with her big voice, pop-infused hooks and sonic versatility. The first Canadian female country artist since Shania Twain to achieve CRIA Platinum single status with the hit “Cheap Wine and Cigarettes”, Moskaluke has since gone on to earn CRIA Gold certifications for “Take Me Home”, “Kiss Me Quiet” and a nod for her feature on Paul Brandt’s “I’m An Open Road”. She was also notably the first Canadian female country artist since 2008 to have a song in the Top 3 with “Drive Me Away”, and has notched a...2020-12-141h 17
The Jim Cressman PodcastThe Jim Cressman Podcast E17 - Anya WilsonAnya Wilson is the one of the top Publicist/ Radio Trackers in Country Music and the 2019 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Stan Klees Builder Award Inductee "You should write a book." Publicist/radio tracker Anya Wilson has heard those words a million times over the course of her remarkable career. Though Anya has played a major role in building up Canada as a leading country music source, her work history is considerably deeper, including promoting David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Sir Paul McCartney in the UK. Anya moved to Canada in 1979, and became the Na...2020-11-091h 06
The Potters CastCommunity, That's What Ceramics is All About | Logan Bishop | Episode 525Logan Bishop was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Logan is an emerging artist residing in Louisville, Kentucky. He received his high school diploma from Saint Xavier High School in 2014. He received his BFA, emphasis on 3D in ceramics, from the University of Louisville in the spring of 2019. He has had work in displayed at the Cressman Center for Visual Arts for an annual student exhibition show, as well as the Louisville Hite Art Institute Gallery for his thesis exhibition. Logan’s current work explores the nature of the surface of a utilitarian vessel limiting its utility but increasing its visual pres...2019-05-2153 min