On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Ashley McFayden, owner, of Taiden’s Treehouse, located in Midland ON. Seeing a need in her community Ashley decided to open Taiden’s Treehouse to help families recycle gently used children’s clothes and purchase new […]
What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur: Episode 10, part 2. Host Shauna Rae continues her conversation with Sophie Foster, owner, of Rising Roots Farm, located in Oxford County. Delving into the importance of keeping Ontario’s agriculture land vibrant and how we need to educate the youth of today about […]
On this special 2-part episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Sophie Foster, owner, of Rising Roots Farm, located in Oxford County. During this interview, Sophie discusses her passion for agriculture, the preservation of land and the driving force behind starting Rising […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Kelsey Streef, owner, and Registered Veterinary Technician at Willow Grove Animal Wellness Centre, located in Princeton, ON. During this interview, Kelsey discusses her passion for the care of animals and the driving force […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Todd Barber, co-owner of Kame & Kettle Beer Works, located in Fonthill Ontario. During this interview, Todd discusses starting his entrepreneurial journey when he was just a child, the amazing community of Fonthill […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Shauna Keene, owner of Lace Boutique, located in Lucan Ontario. During this interview, Shauna discusses the shift she made in her life to become an entrepreneur and the growth that she has experienced […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Taygen McAllister, owner of Mud + Otis, located in Lisle Ontario. During this interview, Taygen discusses how turning her passion for Mother Nature into a profitable business that succeeded beyond her expectations. —- […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Cheryl Haskett, owner of Udderly Ridiculous, located in Bright Ontario. During this interview, Cheryl discusses some of the challenges, not just as a rural entrepreneur but also as a woman entrepreneur. —- Dans […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with partners Brad Kaiman and Nathan Wilcox, owners of Violet’s of Strathroy. During this interview, the married couple point to the strengths of each partner as to why Violet’s of Strathroy is already a […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Meghan Snyder, owner of Snyder’s Family Farm to discuss the joys and struggles that come from running a farm and how she wouldn’t have it any other way. ———– Dans cet épisode de […]
There’s a little slice of heaven in Oro-Medonte, Ontario where you can turn the world off and get back to nature. At Glen Oro Farm, guests can escape the city and take part in boutique trail rides, celebrate milestones, and spend the night in a luxury glamping eco-retreat in the woods. “We take guests […]
READ MORECommunity Futures South Georgian Bay helps crown Caesar King of Canada There’s nowhere else in Canada where you can get the truly exceptional 1858 Caesar Bar experience. “Being Canada’s first Caesar bar and Canada’s national drink has turned us into an attraction,” says 1858 Caesar Bar owner Steve Walker. “People come for the experience. It’s […]
READ MOREFinding comfort in the wild with the help of Community Futures Huron The great outdoors have gotten a little more comfortable, thanks to unique and cozy retreats created by Cabinscape. Owned and operated by John and Laura Loerchner, Cabinscape provides people looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life with clean, solar-powered […]
READ MOREFamily Fun & Festivals at Snyder’s Family Farms Snyder’s Family Farm is an agricultural tourist destination in Oxford County where guests can experience family fun in the country. Owners John and Meghan Snyder welcome over fifty thousand visitors annually to the farm. With over 30 acres of pumpkins, twenty-one thousand Christmas trees, and an abundance […]
READ MORESnacks with Purpose Soul Purpose Bars is on a mission to offer healthy snacks that serve a purpose. Nutrient-dense ingredients from whole foods, plant proteins, and healthy fats offer therapeutic benefits to nourish and heal the body. The plant-based protein bars are unprocessed and preservative-free so you can feel good about snacking. “All of the […]
READ MOREBrewed by Design, for What Ales You In 2015, long time friends Dave Beifuss and Todd Barber opened a small brewhouse in Fonthill, Kame and Kettle Beer Works. The name Kame and Kettle is a tribute to Fonthill, the highest point in The Niagara Peninsula. A kame is a hill made of sand and gravel […]
READ MOREQuestion: What do Arctic Kiwi berries and mushrooms have in common? Answer: They are both grown at Whitecrest Mushrooms Ltd., a family owned and operated farm near Putnam, in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. Growing Arctic Kiwi berries is just one of the innovations that Murray and Chantelle Good and their sons Evan and […]
READ MOREXpertVR – Unforgettable ELearning Experiences Co-founders Drew MacNeil and Evan Sitler launched the startup XpertVR through Brock University’s BioLinc Incubator. What started out as an experimentation with a 360-degree camera quickly transitioned into marketing video creation for big brands including Brock University, Niagara Falls Tourism, and Red Bull. With a passion for videography and technology, […]
READ MOREMeet Eye Guy Gal Sarnia’s Eyewear Boutique The Eye Guy eyewear boutique is located in Sarnia’s downtown Mitton village. Upon entering you may expect to be greeted by the Eye Guy only to be pleasantly surprised to meet ‘Eye Gal’, Beth Kolthoff. In 2019, when the founder of Eye Guy retired Kolthoff took over […]
READ MOREVettä Nordic Spa Founder and President Eric Harkonen has a passion for Finland, his Finnish heritage, and the Finnish lifestyle. So much so, that he has brought a big piece of that experience to Horseshoe Valley, for everyone to enjoy. Vettä Nordic Spa offers thermal therapy and an authentic Finnish experience with its impressive hot […]
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