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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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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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Taking the plunge with Crystal Hart Drake

In 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...
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Be the pebble with Gail Chamberlain

Gail 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...
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Reimagine your Big Why with Monique Collins

In 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...
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Making something out of nothing with Jenny and Michel Dupas

Jenny 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...
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Connecting with water with Natasha Darling

Natasha 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...
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Culture and Money with Daphne March

In 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...
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