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Evolving EntrepreneurshipMeet MeredithEpisode 7: Bonus Episode: Meet the Intern, Meredith Edition
Episode Duration: 35 minutes
In this bonus episode of Evolving Entrepreneurship, we chat with Intern Meredith about her time at the Stratford Perth Centre for Business, her time managing the Summer Company program and her thoughts on entrepreneurship from a Gen Z perspective.
Resources for Entrepreneurs:
Stratford Perth Centre for Business
Website: https://www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca/
Email: info@stratfordperthbusiness.ca
Book a Free Consultation: https://airtable.com/app2gRqysORdgAAlp/shrN489caaX9MAifL
The Centre offers complimentary consultation and resources for new and established...
2025-12-0136 min
Miss ChatelaineAll these years – Show #373 (part 2), 2 November 2025This hour features alt-country, soul-pop, acoustic folk, bluegrass, retro-soul, pop and blues songs by a line-up of exciting new and established artists based in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, south-east New South Wales, New York City, Nashville and Stratford, Ontario. Here is the playlist:
All These Years – Mark Campbell & The Ravens
Better Things – Kee’ahn
Looking for Love – Nasman Donovan
Knowing – Isabel Rumble
Somebody That I Used to Know – Angus Gill ft. Melanie Dyer
Is He Looking at Me – Ashleigh Watson
House of Love – Ron Sexsmith
Fine – Meg Washington ft. Paul Kelly
This One Don’t – Eric Bibb
The People That We Love –...
2025-11-1952 min
Ominous OntarioThe Disappearance of Derek Ritz New Year's Eve parties are supposed to be a fun celebration of hope for your best year yet, but an alleged crime in Sebringville during a New Year's Eve party in 2016-2017 is one everyone attended likely wants to forget - and no one is talking about it. Please listen closely - you could have info needed to solve the disappearance of 51-year-old Derek Ritz Sources: Music - www.purple-planet.com https://pleasebringmehome.com/canada/derek-ritz-ritzy/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/perth-sebringville-derek-ritz-missing-1.3951254https://www.ctvnews...
2025-11-1823 minEvolving EntrepreneurshipKatie DeBlock BoersmaSeason 2: Episode 1: From the farm to the courtroom: Building a law firm that listens.
Episode Duration: 45 minutes
In today's podcast, we interview Katie DeBlock Boersma of KDB Law to explore what it means to build a modern workplace inside a traditional profession.
From growing up on a farm near Mitchell to launching a thriving rural law practice and leading community organizations, Katie shares:
✨ How listening to your team and clients builds stronger outcomes.
🌾 The unique challenges and opportunities of rural law.
⚖️ Her approach to workplace culture, conflict mediation, and community impact.
Don’t...
2025-10-2045 minEvolving EntrepreneurshipMeet The Summer Company StudentsSeason 2: Episode 9: The Finale Episode: Introducing Summer Company
Episode Duration: 30 minutes
We sat down with two rising entrepreneurs from this year’s Summer Company program Navan Simmons of N7slens and Michael Ewing of Media by Michael on the Evolving Entrepreneurship podcast to talk business, creativity, and the hustle behind the highlights.
From capturing sports action to creating standout visuals for athletes and brands, these student founders are already making big waves in Southwestern Ontario.
About Our Guests:
Michael Ewing- Designs by Michael:
Designs by Michael specializes in dynamic sports...
2025-09-1531 min
Unlocking Your More: With Janna Holterman35. Boundaries with Dr. Vanessa KustecWe are going to be diving into all things boundaries in personal and professional lives. From where to start when you realize there is a problem and how to actually implement Dr. Kustec's 3 D's tool to help implement boundaries and help give you more capacity to heal your burnout. Here is more about Dr. Vanessa Kustec: Dr. Vanessa Kustec Bio Originally from Montreal, Dr. Kustec completed her Pre-Med and M.D.C.M. programs at McGill University. She went on to do her family medicine residency at the University of Sherbrooke, additionally completing the Diploma of Practical Dermatology through...
2025-05-1338 minEvolving EntrepreneurshipMeet The Intern: Cindy TeknedjianEpisode 6: (Bonus Episode) Meet the Intern
Episode Duration: 35 minutes
In this bonus episode of Evolving Entrepreneurship, we chat with Cindy Teknedjian about her internship at the Stratford Perth Centre for Business, her Change Management studies, and what she thinks about the world of entrepreneurship.
Resources for Entrepreneurs:
Stratford Perth Centre for Business
Website: https://www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca/
Email: info@stratfordperthbusiness.ca
Book a Free Consultation: https://airtable.com/app2gRqysORdgAAlp/shrN489caaX9MAifL
The Centre offers complimentary consultation and resources for new and established small businesses, including:
Business start-up...
2025-04-0736 minEvolving EntrepreneurshipCrystals and Commerce: A Journey of Healing and Business with Nia BrightEpisode 5: Crystals and Commerce: A Journey of Healing and Business with Nia Bright
Episode Duration: 45 minutes
Nia Bright shares her transformative journey from experiencing a severe health crisis to becoming the owner of Good Vibrations Rock Shop, a vibrant crystal shop and event space in downtown Stratford, Ontario.
Episode Highlights:
The unexpected path from health crisis to business ownership
Transitioning into entrepreneurship with no prior experience
Building and nurturing a team in a holistic wellness business
The challenges and rewards of purchasing an existing business
Expanding from retail to education through online courses
Creating a space...
2025-03-1046 min
your gen z co-workerentrepreneurship, community & gen z: insights from HollyIn this episode of Your Gen Z Co-Worker, I sit down with Holly from the Stratford Perth Centre for Business to talk about entrepreneurship, community, and what it takes to start and grow a business today.We dive into:✨ The unique and growing entrepreneurship scene in Stratford Perth✨ How the Centre for Business supports new and aspiring entrepreneurs✨ Why Gen Z is leading the charge in redefining business and innovation✨ Common challenges entrepreneurs face—and how to tackle them head-onIf you’ve ever thought about starting your own bus...
2025-03-0748 minEvolving EntrepreneurshipA New Perspective on Modern Agriculture with Jacqueline MartinEpisode 4: Breaking Ground: A New Perspective on Modern Agriculture with Jacqueline Martin
Episode Duration: 45 minutes
Jacqueline Martin shares her unique experience as a young female entrepreneur co-running Kampkreek Dairies with her brothers, while also managing Pastoral Pond, an artisanal cider company, with her husband.
Episode Highlights:
Navigating family dynamics in a sibling-owned agricultural business
Breaking barriers as a woman in agriculture
Balancing pregnancy and farming responsibilities
Bringing Gen Z innovation to traditional farming
Modernizing agricultural business practices
Managing dual businesses in the food and beverage sector
About Our Guest:
Jacqueline Martin is a co-owner of...
2025-03-0342 minEvolving EntrepreneurshipBuilding a 20-Year Legacy in Downtown Stratford with Kelly Ballantyne and Mel LangEpisode 3: Building a 20-Year Legacy in Downtown Stratford with Kelly Ballantyne and Mel Lang
Episode Duration: 45 minutes
Please note that there were technical difficulties on the audio side, so turn it up once Kelly and Mel start to chat. This episode contains 20 years of knowledge that you don't want to miss!
Kelly Ballantyne, chef and owner of Sirkel Foods, along with her wife Mel Lang, share their remarkable journey of building and sustaining a successful restaurant in downtown Stratford, Ontario for two decades.
Episode Highlights:
The evolution of Sirkel Foods over 20 years in downtown...
2025-02-2445 minEvolving EntrepreneurshipSmall Town Success: Building a Canadian Subscription Box Empire with Virginia EhrlichEpisode 2: Small Town Success: Building a Canadian Subscription Box Empire with Virginia Ehrlich
Episode Duration: 45 minutes
Virginia Ehrlich shares her journey of creating Acre75, a subscription box service that celebrates small-town Canadian makers and captures the essence of local community spirit.
Episode Highlights:
Creating a business model that celebrates small-town Canadian culture
Managing a subscription-based business single-handedly
Navigating Canadian supply chain and shipping challenges
Dealing with imposter syndrome as a solo entrepreneur
Prioritizing mental health while running a business
Building relationships with local artisans and makers
About Our Guest:
Virginia Ehrlich is the founder of...
2025-02-1738 minEvolving EntrepreneurshipSweet Success: From Banking to Bonbons with Kelly LindsayEpisode 1: Sweet Success: From Banking to Bonbons with Kelly Lindsay
Episode Duration: 45 minutes
Kelly Lindsay shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a 20-year banking career to founding Corner Store Candy Co., a charming sweet shop in downtown Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
Corner Store Candy Co
https://cornerstorecandy.co/
27 York St., Stratford ON Canada
Instagram
Episode Highlights:
The leap from corporate banking to entrepreneurship
Turning a lifelong dream of owning a candy store into reality
Building successful collaborations with local businesses
Managing rapid business growth as a solo entrepreneur
...
2025-02-1035 min
Speed & KolorPerth County Moto - Exceptional In Every WayWhy would anyone open a custom motorcycle parts and accessories store in the small town of Stratford, Ontario? Located in Perth County, Stratford is the home of the Stratford Festival featuring Shakespeare productions, and very much a destination for theatre going tourists from around the world. This is hardly the place I expected to find a wonderful motorcycle shop catering to all kind of enthusiasts and all varieties of motorcycles ... but there it is. I don't think anyone would deny there's a discernible bias toward old school choppers, bobbers, cafe racers and other similar genres. That bias does not p...
2024-10-301h 06
True North True CrimeMISSING: Derek "Ritzy" RitzDerek Ritz, a 51-year-old man from Perth County, went missing on New Year’s Eve in 2016. He was last seen around 3 a.m. in Sebringville, Ontario, near Avonton Road. Despite ongoing efforts from the OPP and public assistance, his whereabouts remain unknown. Derek is described as 5'11", 170 lbs, with shoulder-length brown hair and a tattoo of a woman with a snake on his forearm. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a dark leather motorcycle jacket, and carrying an orange backpack.In this episode we sit down with Kerry, an investigator from Please Bring Me Home to...
2024-10-0358 min
HauntingLiveHAUNTINGLIVE Ghost Tour Stratford Radio Interview on CJCS 107.1HauntingLive Podcast is BACK in Stratford this FRIDAY FEB 9 at the Stratford Perth Museum for another Ghost Tour; Brother Chris has all the details about this exciting investigation:
Listen on CJCS 107.1 Stratford: mystratfordnow.com/103095/brother-chris-with-hauntinglive-podcast/
Official website: hauntinglivepodcast.com
YouTube: @hauntinglive
Etsy Store: etsy.com/ca/shop/HauntingLivePodcast
2024-02-1309 min
Live With CDP Sports Talk and Entertainment TalkLive With CDP Talk Show, Guest: Calla James, Director of Community Engagement & Outreach with the K-W Stratford Humane Society, Season #7, Episode #31, January 29th, 2024Calla James, Director of Community Engagement & Outreach with The Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo & Stratford Perth. #callajames #thehumanesocietyofkitchenerwaterloostratfordperth #communityengagement #outreaching #adopting#pets #guest #livewithcdp #talkshow #radio #chrispomay #wqee #barrycullenchevrolet #sponsorship
https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt
2024-01-2959 min
The Stratford SliceMPP Matthew Rae and Ontario PoliticsGrowing up on his family’s dairy farm, Matthew Rae was hooked on news and politics from a young age. So when it came time to choose a career, he chose a path that he imagined would eventually take him into the world of foreign diplomacy and international affairs. After years in the corridors of power in Vienna, Ottawa and Toronto, he is now front and centre on the political side as the MPP for Perth Wellington and the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. He sits down with Craig to share his journey and disc...
2023-11-1643 min
The Stratford SliceThe ‘Dean’ of Stratford HistoryCraig’s guest is Stratford and Perth County historian and writer Dean Robinson. The author of 23 books and the author/editor of eight other titles, Dean maintains that Stratford’s rich and colourful past is a unique part of our community’s character. Craig chats with Dean about his journalism career in London, Kitchener, Seaforth and Stratford and dives into some of the remarkable stories from Stratford’s past that inspired him to write the many books that make up his impressive library of popular history.
2023-06-221h 16
Woodstein Media PodcastEpisode 15: Bruce Duncan Skeaff assesses the Stratford Pride Community Centre's role for 2SLGBTQIA+ communityIn episode 15, Bruce Duncan Skeaff, the president and chair of the board at the Stratford Pride Community Centre, assesses how things have been going as it approaches the one-year mark since opening. He discusses what he had expected the role of the SPCC would have been for the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community and how it has been utilized as a resource to help people.Skeaff also promoted Stratford’s “big gay 2023,” which means that instead of introducing new events that would compete with Stratford’s already busy tourist season, the SPCC hopes to help promote 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly...
2023-04-181h 04
The Stratford SliceJohn Nater: Drama and Intrigue from Parliament HillFrom the Hockey Canada Crisis, to the debate over broadcasting’s future, to allegations of foreign election interference, John Nater has been at the centre of it all. As the MP for the riding of Perth Wellington (which includes Stratford), John was the Vice Chair of the House of Commons Heritage Committee during the heated debates over misconduct in Canada’s beloved game of hockey. Now, he has a front row seat for the scandal involving allegations of election interference. Craig sits down with MP John Nater to discuss the many challenges facing our country and the world at large
2023-04-1356 min
Unheard IndieEpisode 286 Of The Unheard Indie Podcast! 6th November 2022The Velvet Club - Melbourne
Project Nevada - Liverpool
Low Lying Sun - London/Essex
Tundra - Bury St Edmunds
The Fuming - Australia
Brixton Alley - Stratford
George Hennessey - London
No Fit State - Yorkshire
Humour - Glasgow
South Summit - Perth
Columbia - Cardiff
Sinplus - Switzerland
The White Heat - Preston
Jamie Wooding - Liverpool
Ryan Phillips - Paisley
2022-11-061h 00
The Stratford SliceJohn Kastner: Justin Bieber’s BFFFrom hardscrabble sports reporter to managing editor of the local paper to General Manager of the Stratford Perth Museum, John Kastner has built his career on telling personal stories. He has transformed a small town museum into an internationally recognized destination that collaborates with museums in Canada and abroad. But the highlight for John, is being able to pick up the phone and chat with Justin Bieber.
https://www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca
2022-09-0847 min
The Stratford SliceDr. Geza Wordofa: A Multicultural AmbassadorCultural diversity is a top-of-mind issue today, but in 2011 when Dr. Geza Wordofa first arrived in rural Southwestern Ontario, he was a ‘voice in the wilderness’. The Ethiopian-born, Russian educated United Nations ambassador and humanitarian moved to Stratford, his wife’s hometown and immediately struggled to find his place. Relying on his experience helping refugees from hotspots around the world - he founded the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron, which recently was recognized as a charitable organization. Craig sits down to discuss with Geza his many accomplishments over the last decade.
https://maph.ca/
2022-09-0847 min
#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench100 Years of Wisdom with Aunt RetaEpisode #37 - Reta Baechler is the first centenarian guest to join Erin Davis and Doug Robinson on the green bench-as she shares her many years of wisdom and wit with us. Aunt Reta as we know her is the Aunt to Ron Schlegel who you heard from in episode 7.
A Prestigious Club:
The number of centenarians in Canada rose to 12, 822 as of July 1st, 2021.
Aunt Reta is the sister to Wilfred Schlegel who is the father of Ron Schlegel. Five siblings with 3 older brothers and one younger brother and one younger sister, grew up on...
2022-04-1935 min
Futility ClosetThe Cottingley Fairies In 1917, two young cousins carried a camera into an English dell and returned with a photo of fairies. When Arthur Conan Doyle took up the story it became a worldwide sensation. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the Cottingley Fairies, a curiosity that would remain unexplained for most of the 20th century. We'll also remember a ferocious fire and puzzle over a troublesome gnome. Intro: Poet Harry Graham found "a simple plan / Which makes the lamest lyric scan." In the 1920s...
2021-06-2130 min
Janette's TV PodcastJohn Kastner of Stratford Perth Museum, Talks About The Justin Bieber Exhibit and Justin's SuccessCome along with Janette to Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Justin’s hometown, as she visits Stratford Perth Museum’s Justin Bieber Exhibit. The exhibit which opened in 2018, has been largely supported by Justin and his family. Among other things, it features Justin’s first guitar, drums, first pair of designer sneakers, Laker’s Shirt, and wedding photos. Janette chats with John Kastner, General Manager of The Stratford Perth Museum and author of the book, “Steps to Success” – The Justin Bieber Story about the exhibit (which has received international media attention and more than 20,000 visitors from around the world) and how it came to be. Sh...
2020-12-0412 min
Janette's TV PodcastSteps to Stardom: John Kastner, General Manager, Stratford Perth Museum, Talks About The Justin Bieber Exhibit & Justin’s SuccessCome along with Janette to Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Justin’s hometown, as she visits Stratford Perth Museum’s Justin Bieber Exhibit. The exhibit which opened in 2018, has been largely supported by Justin and his family. Among other things, it features Justin’s first guitar, drums, first pair of designer sneakers, Laker’s Shirt, and wedding photos. Janette chats with John Kastner, General Manager of The Stratford Perth Museum and author of the book, “Steps to Success” – The Justin Bieber Story about the exhibit (which has received international media attention and more than 20,000 visitors from around the world) and how it came to be...
2020-12-0212 min
Desks and Dusters, A PBJ Cleaning Depot PodcastDesks & Dusters Episode 3 - Humane Society For the past 3 years, PBJ Cleaning Depot has run a Humane Society Donation Drive for the Humane Society of Perth County in Stratford. This year they are in desperate need of animal safe disinfectants and sanitizers, so we ask you are listeners to buy a bottle of Ster-San from us and donate it! Or even a small dollar amount can go a long way. Oh, I also tell a scary story that happened to me last week to get everyone in the October mood! Be sure to subscribe!
2020-09-2912 min
Perth County PodcastS1 E8 - Grants and Programs from the Stratford Perth Community FoundationIn this episode we talk to Heidi Culliton, Executive Director with the Stratford Perth Community Foundation to talk about their annual Community Grants Program and the new Emergency Community Support Fund available during the COVID-19 Pandemic to local charitable and not for profit organizations.
For more information, visit: www.spccf.ca
2020-07-1011 minPerth County PodcastS1 E7 - Grants, Training Resources & More from the Stratford Perth Centre for BusinessIn this episode we talk to Holly Mortimer from the Stratford Perth Centre for business about a variety of resources available for local businesses including Starter Company Plus grants, online training opportunities through the Entrepreneurship Academy and mental health resources for business owners.
For more information, visit www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca
2020-07-0322 min
Bonn Park PodcastJACQUELINE WATTYJacqueline Watty is the vice-president of the board of directors of the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth and chair of their development and external engagement committee. With a passion for sharing humane education within the community and helping not only pets, but people, Watty said the ultimate goal of the Humane Society is to build a culture where no animal is neglected or abandoned. She also works at Waterloo’s Perimeter Institute in philanthropic partnerships, and is an active community member who sits as co-chair of her sons’ school council and is a membe...
2020-06-2456 min
The IndustryAndrew CoppolinoAndrew Coppolino is a writer-broadcaster and is food columnist with CBC Radio in Waterloo Region. A former restaurant reviewer for the Waterloo Region Record, he is author of Farm To Table: Celebrating Stratford Chefs School Alumni, Recipes and Perth County Producers (Swan Parade Press) and co-author of Cooking with Shakespeare (Greenwood Press). He has published in newspapers and magazines across Canada, and in the United States and England. Following a stint as a cook at Peter Martin’s 20 King Restaurant in Kitchener, he chose to work with food from the other side of the kitchen pass. As a food wr...
2020-06-011h 03
Double Minor PodcastEpisode 12-NCAA Player Jared Nash and Youth Coach Adam Gibb WE'RE FACKIN BACK BAWDS!!!!
After a long Christmas hiatus, Brock and Ryan are joined by NCAA Anchorage-Alaska player Jared Nash, formerly of the Stratford Cullitons and Huron-Perth Lakers, and by former Exeter Hawks Jr. C player Adam Gibb, who is now a youth hockey coach and aspiring firefighter. The two share funny stories about playing and growing up with Brock, and discuss their goals.
Then, Ryan and Brock do some NHL catch-up as the Leafs make a trade and Ryan's Caps are in a slump, and he's not stoked.
2020-02-121h 00