PodCoast by CutCoast is a storytelling hub for small and locally-minded businesses. Here we will be diving deep into how and why people started their business, some challenges and triumphs, shout-outs to other local businesses and providing valuable persp
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The Story of Germana Rovinelli My conversation this week was a beautiful conversation, and I was so happy to speak with someone who CutCoast has been working with to spread her hopeful message. Germana has been in the fitness and wellness industry for over thirty years, and it has provided an anchor for her life […] The post Ep. 28: We Do Recover & Harmonizing Mind, Body and Spirit appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Orderly Lifestyle Have you ever had a situation where you feel like life is too hectic, or it's just not the way that you'd like to live life. Tiffany from Orderly Lifestyle was feeling caught up in the rat race in Calgary, and moved to Vancouver Island with a different vision in […] The post Ep. 27- Simplicity, Orderly Lifestyle & No Bananas on the Boat appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Qube Clothing I had a great chat with Kristy from Qube Clothing on this episode. It was really enlightening to learn about how she has continued to evolve her business, all while doing it as a one woman show, hand making all of the clothing in her collection on Salt Spring Island. […] The post Ep. 26: Elevated Staples, Accidental Mentorship & Getting Back to your Roots appeared first on CutCoast.
Harley Smith came into the craft beer market when it was the Wild West of beer making. Since becoming an offshoot of Longwood Brewpub, Longwood Brewery has produced beers commercially for the last eight years. Harley prides himself in being “obsessively local” with choice of ingredients that go in the beers, community partnerships with farmers […] The post #25: Choosing Option B, Community Partnerships & Being Obsessively Local appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of The Social Circle Have you felt stuck in a career that doesn't work for your values anymore? Danielle McNeill was in that situation and made a decision to get out, and jump in to creating her own Digital Marketing agency. She is an absolute powerhouse and wealth of knowledge in that space. […] The post Ep. 24: Jumping In, Finding Your Audience & The Power of Social Media appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of the Spacemakers A lot has been said about stuff, and it's en vogue to be mindful of the stuff that we choose to keep in our lives. Sam and Angela from The Spacemakers were on the show chatting about creating space, not only physically, but in our mental spaces, too. We had […] The post Episode 23: Making Space, Outreach and Organizing Systems appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of the Nest Yoga Online What is practice, and why do we choose to practice something? It could be major scales, jump shots or yoga. Sarah Jane from The Nest Yoga Online speaks to us about the importance of yoga practice, and how she works with her students to discover why they want […] The post Episode 22: Yoga Practice, Shifting to Online & Creating an Inclusive Space appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Explore Vancouver Island Vancouver Island is a stunning place to visit, and we have the privilege to be able to call this place Home. Brendan Milholm is an adventure enthusiast who joined me to chat about bringing small groups of people to some select spots around the Island, whether that's hiking, mountain […] The post Ep. 21: Collaboration, The Magic Bus and Exploring off the Beaten Path appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Julien Photography Another beautiful day on the West Coast of Canada brings another episode of Podcoast by CutCoast. How do you capture the moments on your special day? How do you stay on top of a constantly shifting and changing industry? How do you stay positive when life throws you a lemon? […] The post Episode 20: Wedding Photography, Staying Educated & Turning Lemons into Lemonade appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of RBF Julia Kim is my guest this week. I met her about a year ago, as her partner and I were in a wedding party together, and I was taken aback by her energy, helpfulness and kindness. A few months ago, Julia created Rich Bitch Finances (RBF) on IG; a page with […] The post Episode 19: Debunking Money Myths, Personal Investments and 8 Forms of Capital appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Knight Studios Happy Wednesday folks, and that means another podcast for your ears. This one was a pleasure to record, and I really enjoyed my conversation with creativity Superman, Ray Knight from Knight Studios. I've known Ray for a long while, and it was great to reconnect with him and fill in […] The post Episode 18: Creative Video, Little Expansions & Amplifying your Signal appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Dylan Benson (Better with Adventure) My guest this week is basically the “Most Interesting Man in the World” meme. When I was preparing for the podcast, I kept learning some interesting facets of his life that it was difficult to hone in on what to ask! Dylan Benson (@betterwithadventure) sat with me […] The post Episode 17: Adventuring, SEO 101 and Social Media Engagement appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Jody Grimm My guest this week is a fellow podcaster, Vancouver Island transplant from Alberta, and aspiring chef. Jody Grimm spoke to me about some great topics, and how she came out to Vancouver Island despite some friction, how she lives her life with vision and purpose; and how she gets and […] The post Episode 16: Purpose, Vision, and Strength Through Vulnerability appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Malcom Owen-Flood My guest on the podcast this week has been a voice in my head over the last little while. With his co-hosting insights around DIY recording on German spitfire mixing engineer's “The Self-Recording Band Podcast”, and as a host of a music business podcast with co-host Marcus Manhas; “Your Band […] The post Episode 15: Podcasting, Mastering, and Helping your Band not Suck at Business appeared first on CutCoast.
The (beginning of the) Story of Worthy Clothiers Anyone who knows me knows that I'm not easily excitable, but I was so pumped to record this podcast for a couple of reasons: 1) I got to record with people in my house at my dining room table 2) I got to borrow a ballin' microphone […] The post Edisode 14: Fashion, Sustainability and Starting a Business from the Ground Up appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Elisha Voetberg Today's podcast is a bit different, and we're extending our reach down into the panhandle of Idaho. Elisha Voetberg is my guest this week on the show, and we had a great conversation about his podcast, the side projects that they have on the go, and passive income. I hope […] The post Episode 13: Podcasts, Side Projects and Passive Income appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Isla Collective My guest on the podcast this week is Mariko Lee Brown, founder and operator of the Isla Collective online store of curated goods from Vancouver Island Makers. It is a pleasure to speak to Mariko, as she is such a wealth of knowledge in so many business aspects. Here we […] The post Episode 12: E-Commerce, Authenticity, and Becoming a Support Local Champion appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Kate Lawson Makeup Kate Parenteau is on the podcast today, talking about her journey as a freelance make-up artist, collaboration with photographer, Sarah Bowman and to a hobby that someone might not know about. You can find Kate Lawson here:IG: @katelawsonmakeupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/katelawsonmakeup Music for PodCoast provided by: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: […] The post Episode 11: Make-up, Collaboration & Unexpected Side Projects appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Strathcona Art Patrick Kuhn from Strathcona Art is a guest on Podcoast today. He is a Nanaimo-based artist who has been making some great creative strides forward, and has been successfully selling his art and clothing through his own Shopify store. We had a great chat about creative process, staying true to […] The post Episode 10: Creative Process, Conviction, and Art as Healing appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Aux Box Landon Sheck is my guest on the podcast this week. He is one of my favourite people to talk to due to his conviction, unwillingness to compromise on quality, to create a great product that is counter-cultural to how the housing industry views construction. We talked about some of the […] The post Episode 9: Pre-Fabrication, Shifting Stigmas, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Zealous Fashion It's not everyday you have a hip, happenin' Heather on the podcast, but today is our lucky day. I am joined by the ever enthusiastic Heather Prencipe from Zealous Fashion, who has an amazing energy. She shares her foray into screen printing, a bit about her processes, interests in using […] The post Episode 8: Screen-Printing, Rock Cod and Working Within Limitations appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Wild Coast Wellness Rich had the opportunity to chat with registered massage therapist Katie Littlejohn from Wild Coast Wellness. It was a great conversation about her speciality, pre and post natal care for women's health, and a brief introduction to the highly interesting subject of pain science. It was great to speak […] The post Episode 7: Massage Therapy, Women's Health and an Intro to Pain Science appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Slimm Fitness This interview was an absolute treat, as I got to have an excellent discussion with a dear friend. Justin Slimm and I go all the way back to grade 4, and though our paths diverged after some time, we reconnected in our adult lives and have managed to maintain a […] The post Episode 6: Rest, Content Mindset, and Tea with Gary Vee appeared first on CutCoast.
What does it take to stand out from the crowd? How can a company go beyond cutting the grass, raking some gravel and leaving your property with as little as a goodbye. I chatted with Chris Boyd about he provides a customer experience to his clients, how his logo and branding came about, and some […] The post Episode 5: Yardwork, Customer Experience and Exotic-Designed Branding appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of Silver Jet Dog Do you own a dog? Do you ever wonder about how to be intentional with your four-legged best friend? Holly Magnus is on the show today, detailing some of the methods that she uses to keep a calm, obedient group in her pack, unpacks her emblem of “A Pack […] The post Episode 4: Charity, Dog Psychology and Giving Back to the Community appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of A Little Nut Tree Artwork Kim and I have a real soft spot for the arts. Our first interviewed guest is Teijna from A Little Nut Tree Artwork. We discuss how she started, her style, and how she has worked into her passion for art, shifting it from hobby to career. You […] The post Episode 3: Watercolours, Workflow and Working into your Passions appeared first on CutCoast.
The Story of CutCoast: Part 2 Have you ever had a feeling that you should do something, buy something or call someone? Today I have Kim on the show to discuss how CutCoast started, being obedient to those calls to action, how we have worked through diversity and where we are headed moving forward. Slow […] The post Episode 2: Vinyl Cutters, Trust and Resiliency Through Difficult Times appeared first on CutCoast.
Welcome to the PodCoast by CutCoast Podcast, where we will be peeling back stories of small and locally-minded businesses in order to reveal some amazing growth, insights, challenges, triumphs and learning opportunities. This episode focuses on only part of the story, from Rich's perspective, which is quite a small piece of the whole CutCoast puzzle. […] The post Episode 1: The Story of CutCoast- Part 1 of 2 appeared first on CutCoast.