Heart of the City

During this episode you will meet Chris Cole, Founder & President of Güd Eats   》Since 2017, Saskatchewan residents and visitors have been enjoying the delicious, quality vegan creations offered by Güd Eats.   What started as a food truck business, now operates out of two bricks & morter locations in Saskatchewan.  Stay tuned as Chris shares his journey on the relentless pursuit of offering "100% crave worthy plant based eats.”   《COUPON CODE: GUD10》    Follow Güd Eats: Instagram: @gudeats.ca Facebook: Gud Eats Twitter: @gudeatsca

During this episode you will meet Katy Grunert, General Manager of Metro Pet Market   》 "Keepin' it real" since 2007, Metro Pet Market is known as Saskatchewan's premier wellness centre for dogs and cats. Offering a wide selection of food, toys, bedding, accessories, health care, supplements+ more! Stay tuned to learn how Metro Pet Market and their team were able to continue to offer it's client's and their furbabies, the products and services they have grown to know and trust during the pandemic, as well as the new protocols they have put into place to allow for a safe and enjoyable in-person experience! 》 Follow Metro Pet Market: Instagram: @metropetmarket Facebook: Metro Pet Market 

During this episode you will meet Holly Laird, Executive Director of the Regina Farmers Market 》 Since Aug 9, 1975 the Regina Farmer's Market has been an important role for our community. With its deep Saskatchewan roots, this year round farmer drive market, offers both an open-air and indoor experience, dependent on the season. Tune in to learn how the Regina Farmer's Market adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the launch of their online store offering pick-up and delivery service. 》 Follow Regina Farmers Market: Instagram: @reginafarmersmarket Facebook: Regina Farmers' Market Cooperative Twitter: @MarketRegina

During this episode you will meet Justin Lee, General Manager of PathCowork. 》 In the midst of these unprecedented times, PathCowork continues to stay optimistic and forward thinking. With the goal to continue to provide a flexible “coworking” workspace for the Regina community of entrepreneurs, remote workers to small and large businesses. Tune in to hear how PathCowork navigated their way through the Provincial State of Emergency to their phased re-open plan. 》 Follow PathCowork! Instagram: @pathcowork Facebook: Path Cowork

During this episode you will meet Thomas Nguyen, Marketing Manager at PayByPhone. 》 Discussion: Thomas joins me to share the benefits of using the PayByPhone app and to help kick-off the downtown Regina Summer PayByPhone Parking Giveaway... keep listening for more details! 》 Follow PayByPhone: Instagram: @paybyphone Facebook: facebook.com/PayByPhone.N.America/ Twitter: @PayByPhone_NA Website: www.paybyphone.com 》

During this episode you will meet Matthew Gourlie, Communications Coordinator at Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame 》 Discussion: Matthew shares how the Saskatchwean Sports Hall of Fame continues to "think outside the box" and explore different ways to share Saskatchewan's sport history. We discuss postponing the 2020 Induction, gallery renovations and Creating Active Champions remote summer programming. 》 Follow The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame: Instagram: @sasksportshf Facebook: facebook.com/SaskSportsHF/ YouTube: SaskSportsHF Twitter: SaskSportsHF

During this episode you will meet Dean Renwick, local Saskatchewan clothing designer and owner of Dean Renwick Design Studio. 》Discussion: Learn firsthand how Dean Renwick temporarily transformed his studio into a PPE distribution centre due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to support the Saskatchewan senior community, care givers and individuals with compromised immune systems. 》Follow Dean Renwick: Instagram: @deanrenwickdesignstudio Facebook: facebook.com/deanrenwickdesignstudio/ and Renwick Masks for YQR

During this episode you will meet Cristel Mukendi, owner of Kendi Boutique. 》 Discussion: Learn firsthand how COVID-19 has affected Kendi Boutique, including how Cristel continues to stay positive and patient as her business model pivots during these unprecedented times. 》 Follow Kendi Boutique: Instagram: @kendiboutique Facebook: Facebook.com/Kendiboutique/

During this episode you will meet Tipu, owner of Damara Day Spa, located in The Hotel Saskatchewan. 》 Discussion: New safety protocols that clients can expect when they re-open on June 8th, as part of the Re-Opening Saskatchewan plan for both massage and spa services. 》 Follow Damara Day Spa in The Hotel Saskatchewan: Instagram: @damarahotelsask Facebook: Facebook.com/damaradayspahotelsadk/

During this episode you will meet Jennifer Dubois, owner of Miyosiwin Salon Spa. 》 Discussion: Miyosiwin Salon Spa re-opening protocols that have been implemented, as of May 19th as part of the Re-Opening Saskatchewan, phase 2 plan - to safely welcome back clients into the salon space.  》 Follow Miyosiwin Salon Spa: Instagram: @miyosiwin_salonspa Facebook: Facebook.com/MiyosiwinSalon/

During this episode you will meet Beata Kowalski, 1 of 4 owners of Fresh & Sweet, Fresh Carnival and Valley Girls Catering. 》 Discussion: Learn firsthand how COVID-19 has affected their businesses. How they continue to stay positive while navigating the unknown, and trusting they will be okay. 》 Instagram: @freshandsweet @fresh_carnival @valleygirlscatering Facebook: Facebook.com/freshandsweet/ Facebook.com/FreshcarnivalYQR/

"Heart of the City" Regina Downtown Podcast Series EP14 》》 During this episode you will meet Chris Johnson, President and General Manager of Cushman & Wakefield Regina Integrated Property Management (CWRIPM). 》 Discussion: Chris shares strategies for buidling owners, managers and tenants when it comes to recovery readiness and re-opening plans. 》

During this episode you will meet local Saskatchewan artist Crystal Thorburn. 》 Crystal joins to discuss the importance of art within a community, including her experience as an artist in the 2019 Urban Canvas Downtown Regina alley door project. 》 Follow Crystal Thorburn: Instagram: @crystalthorburn Facebook: Facebook.com/CrystalThorburnArtist/

During this episode you will meet Chad Boudreau, ComicReaders Downtown.   》 Learn firsthand how COVID-19 has affected the comic industry. Chad shares new protocols and routines he has put in place to stay safe and connected to the community. 》 Follow ComicReaders Downtown: Instagram: @comicreadersdowntown Facebook: Facebook.com/ComicReadersDowntown/ 》 》

During this episode you will meet Lynn Armstrong entrep6renuer and owner of Zoe.  》 Learn firsthand how COVID-19 has affected the retail industry, including how Lynn continues to stay resilient and share her brand's story.   》 Follow Zoe: Instagram: @zoesshoes_shop Facebook: Facebook.com/Zoesshoesyqr/

During this episode you will meet Andrew Shanks, General Manager of O'Hanlon's Pub. 》 Discussion: Learn firsthand how COVID-19 has affected the restaurant and how O'hanlon's Pub has pivoted their business model and decided "now is the time to step out of our comfort zone and try something new!" 》 Follow O'Hanlon's Pub: Instagram: @ohanlons_pub Facebook: Facebook.com/OhanlonsPub/

During this episode you will meet Jonathan Thauberger, Head Chef at Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar 》 Learn firsthand how COVID-19 has affected the restaurant industry. Including how Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar has continued to stay fresh, stay focused stay the course. 》》 Follow Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar: Instagram: @cravekwb Facebook: Facebook.com/cravekitchenwinebar/ 》 》

"Heart of the City" Regina Downtown Podcast Series EP8: with @ 》》 During this episode you will meet Karen Piper, franchise owner of Getintheloop Regina. 》 Discussion: Karen joins us for a brief discussion about GetintheLoop, the digital advertising platform that connects local consumers to local businesses in an inexpensive, convenient and authentic way.  We will also discuss the recent partnership Regina Downtown has with GetintheLoop - to assist our downtown businesses with promoting their available products and services during these unprecedented times. Together we have established a 'Community Connections Program', with FREE access to GetintLoop's mobile marketing platform.   》》 Follow GetintheLoop Regina: Instagram: @getintheloopregina Facebook: Facebook.com/getintheloopregina/ 》 》

During this episode you will meet Christina Carlson Business Management Consultant and owner of Carlson Consulting Services and the community coworking space  Queen City Collective. Discussion: The importance of having clarified direction and focusing our energy collectively towards our desired outcomes. Including a tool [V2MOM] that will assist with navigating complex decisions when you feel like you are in the fog. 》 V2MOM Worksheet https://tinyurl.com/yb36f2l3 》Follow Carlson Consulting Services: Instagram: @thecarlsonsuccess Facebook: Facebook.com/thecarlsonsuccess 》 》

Special guest: Mandy Bishop, Massage Therapist and owner of Mandala Massage returns for Wellness Wednesday to discuss self-care strategies for how she has been staying resilient during self-isolation, including her Rule of 5 technique.

During this episode you will meet Wendy Turner Larsen, Psychologist, professional speaker, uthor, leadership and wellness coach for INTERSECT Turner Larsen Consulting. Wendy joins us to share tips, tools and insights for managing emotions during turbulent times; and the importance of mental health/ emotional wellness.   Follow Wendy Turner Larsen: Instagram: @turnerlarsenconsulting Facebook: Facebook.com/personalexcellencewomen/   》 》 

Meet Morgan Shoquer, managing partner of The Cure Kitchen + Bar. Learn firsthand how COVID-19 has affected the restaurant industry. Including how The Cure Kitchen + Bar has had to adapt and pivot their business model, while considering what is needed within the community. Follow The Cure Kitchen + Bar: Instagram @thecureregina Facebook: Facebook.com/thecureregina/ 》 》 

During this episode special guest Mandy Bishop, Massage Therapist and owner of Mandala Massage returns for Wellness Wednesday with a Self-Care Strategy that can be applied to both your business and personal life. Today Mandy will discuss: Leading by example with grace, gratitude and calm. 》 》》Follow Mandala Massage: Instagram @mandalamassageregina Facebook: Facebook.com/mandamassageregina Twitter: @MandalaYQR YouTube: Mandala Massage Regina

Meet Mandy Bishop, Massage Therapist and owner of Mandala Massage. Learn firsthand how COVID-19 has affected Mandy's business as a service provider. Including coping strategies she is using for self-care. 》 》》Follow Mandala Massage: Instagram @mandalamassageregina Facebook: Facebook.com/mandamassageregina Twitter: @MandalaYQR YouTube: Mandala Massage Regina

Meet Heather Getz, creator of @HeartsYQR Facebook Page. @HeartsYQR encourages our community to stay connected, while staying safe and physically distancing from others. Learn a few crafty tricks to create your own 'heart' art and start spreading some love throughout our #yqr community! Like, follow and share on @HeartsYQR Facebook Page.

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