Straight Outta Windsor

In this special episode I sit down with all 12 Ward 7 Council By-election candidates to get to know their personal stories better. No platform, no debates, no scripts - who are the actual people vying to have a seat at the council table?Albert Saba - albert-saba.caAngelo Marignani - Angelo Marignani Barb Holland - barbholland.comErnie The Bacon Man Lamont - leloan1970@yahoo.comFarah El-Hajj - farahforward7.ca Greg Lemay - greglemay.com Howard Weeks - weeksforward7.com Igor Dzaic - igordzaic.ca Jeewen Gill - jeweengill.com Michelle Gajewski - michellegajewski.ca Mike Malott - votemalott.ca Therese Papineau - theresepapineau.com 

We are back with a special live episode with the return of Richard Peddie along with Lori Wightman on location at the brand new River Bookshop in Amherstburg!Check out River Bookshop:riverbookshop.comFacebook - River BookshopTwitter - @River_BookshopInstagram - @River.BookshopFollow Richard on:Twitter - @RichardAPeddie Follow Lori on:Twitter - @bookgirl1209 Follow me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta WindsorInstagram - @bordercitynetwork

John Bitove is a highly accomplished business leader as the founder of the NBA's Toronto Raptors, Chair of the Toronto Olympic Games bid and founder of SiriusXM Canada. Follow the show on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta WindsorInstagram - @bordercitynetwork  This episode is powered by The Vanguard Team at Manor Realty - for all your real estate needs visit thevanguardteam.com 

Noelle Montcalm was one of the most successful track and field athletes to come out of the University of Windsor who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics after graduating as a Registered Nurse. Follow Noelle on:Instagram - @noellemontcalmTwitter - @noellemontcalm  Follow me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta WindsorInstagram - @bordercitynetwork  This is episode is powered by The Vanguard Team at Manor Realty. Visit them at thevanguardteam.com 

Claudia den Boer is the CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association of Windsor and Essex County, which is the lead provider and advocate of specialized community mental health and addiction services integrated with comprehensive primary health care services. Find Claudia and CMHA on:Twitter - @ClaudiadenBoer2 or @CMHAWECBInstagram - @CMHA-WECBwindsoressex.cmha.ca Find me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta WindsorInstagram - @bordercitynetwork This episode is powered by The Vanguard Team at Manor Realty - visit them at:thevanguardteam.com 

Paul Alofs is an award-winning innovator and author of Passion Capital, pulling from his experiences leading companies such as the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, The Disney Stores, BMG Music and HMV Canada. Follow Paul on:Twitter - @AlofsInstagram - @paulalofs Follow me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - Straight Outta Windsor  This episode is powered by The Vanguard Team at Manor Real Estate - visit them at thevanguardteam.com 

Lisa Gretzky has overcome and accomplished a lot on her journey to becoming MPP for the Windsor-West region since 2014.  Follow Lisa on: Twitter - @LGretzkyInstagram - @LisaGretzkyFacebook - Lisa Gretzky Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - Straight Outta Windsor

Trevor Georgie is the President and General Manager of the St. John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He earned his MBA at the University of Windsor Odette School of Business, where he and his brother Vincent are the title sponsors of the Georgie-Odette Leadership Symposium. Follow Trevor on: Twitter - @georgietrevInstagram - @georgietrev Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - Straight Outta Windsor

Randy Gray is the lead singer of Ashes of Soma, a local band that has toured North America and just released their brand-new album, Novel 1 – available now on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and more. He is also the owner of Gray Development, a full-service custom home company serving Essex County. Follow Ashes of Soma on: Facebook – Ashes Of Soma Instagram - @ashesofsoma Get the new album on Spotify Check out Gray Development at – graydevelopmentgroup.com Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Instagram - @bordercitynetwork Facebook – Straight Outta Windsor

Matt Boismier is a Windsor native, now living in Vancouver. He is a cartoonist that specializes in Character Design and Visual Development for the animation industry.Follow Matt on: Instagram - @thetooninatorYouTube - Matt Boismiertooninator.com Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - Straight Outta Windsor

Vasilios Filippakis is an actor and writer from Tecumseh. He has been featured in Shadowlands, Hudson & Rex and See No Evil. He is the creator and star of Fak Yasss, which was picked up on OutTV and available as a mini-series on YouTube now.Follow Vasilios on:Instagram - @vasiliosfTwitter - @vfilippakis Watch Fak Yasss on YouTube at - Fak Yasss The Series Follow me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - Straight Outta Windsor

Bill Bowler is the General Manager and Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Windsor Spitfires, but is also the team's all-time leading scorer and has his jersey retired as a player in the WFCU Centre rafters.  Follow the Windsor Spitfires on: Twitter - @spitshockeyInstagram - @windsorspitfireshockeyFacebook - @windsorspitfireshockey Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - @straightouttawindsorInstagram - @bordercitynetwork 

Rakesh Naidu is a chemical engineer by trade, whose professional career lead him to helping to support local businesses as the President and CEO of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and also an entrepreneur as the founder of the new app Ayeworkwindsoressexchamber.orgayework.ca  Follow me online on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta WindsorInstagram - @bordercitynetwork

Rino Bortolin has represented Ward 3 as a Councillor for the City of Windsor since 2014 as well as serving as a Board Member for Windsor Police Service and Chair of the Windsor Public Library Board. He is a chef by trade and has been an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry for over 20 years.  Follow Rino on:Twitter - @WindsorRinoInstagram - @Windsor_Rino Follow me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta WindsorInstagram - @bordercitynetwork  

Arts Collective Theatre is a not-for-profit organization dedicated and committed to enhancing the well-being of the Windsor Essex community through theatre education, mentorship, and by bringing awareness to social justice issues in Windsor and beyond. Chris Rabideau is the founder and President, while Moya McAlister is the Vice-President and Project Coordinator. Follow ACT online on:Facebook - @actwindsorInstagram - @actwindsorTwitter - @actwindsoractwindsor.com Follow me on:Facebook - Straight Outta WindsorTwitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetwork

Brandon & Krista Kersey have over 30 years Martial Arts experience. Krista was named to the 1992 Canadian Olympic Tae Kwon Do team. Brandon & Krista represented Team Canada three years in a row at the World Championships, both bringing home gold medals. Kersey Kickbox Fitness Club incorporates cutting edge motivational, health & nutritional concepts in all kickbox and cardio classes.Follow the Kerseys on: Instagram - @kerseykickboxfitnessclubYouTube - @KerseyKickboxFacebook - @kerseykickboxfitnessclubkerseykickbox.com  Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - @straightouttawindsor

Michael DiFazio has been a large part of the Ford City revitalization and his shop, Michael DiFazio Reclaim Artistry is at the centre of it with their unique custom furniture creations out of older materials that no longer serve the purpose they were originally built for. Follow Michael on:Instagram - @michaeldifazio.reclaimartistryFacebook - @michaeldifazioreclaimPinterest - @michaeldifazio michaeldifazio.ca  Follow me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - @straightouttawindsorInstagram - @bordercitynetwork

Patti France started with St. Clair College over 30 years ago and has held several roles throughout as part of the progressive leadership team that has driven the College's growth over the last several years before becoming the College's sixth President and first female President.Follow me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - Straight Outta Windsor

Crissi Cochrane is a soulful singer and songwriter with over 12 million listens on Spotify, her music has been played on CBC Radio stations across the country and has even had a song featured on the hit TV show Nashville. Her new album Heirloom is available on all streaming platforms now! Follow her on: Twitter - @crissicochrane Instagram - @crissicochrane Facebook – Crissi Cochranecrissicochrane.com Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Instagram - @bordercitynetwork Facebook – Straight Outta Windsor

Peter Kanis is the President of Tecumseh's Baron Championship Rings, North America's fastest growing company in the sector. Baron's has evolved from a small, local business to creating some of the most iconic championship rings of the past decade, including the Toronto Raptors NBA Championship ring this past year. Follow Baron Championship Rings on:Twitter - @baronringsInstagram - @baronchampionshipringFacebook - @baronrings And get your own authentic Toronto Raptors replica championship ring at raptorschampionshipring.com  Follow the show on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta WindsorInstagram - @bordercitynetwork 

Karolyn Hart is the Founder and President of InspireHUB, an international engagement solutions company that is revolutionizing the relationship between organizations and their supporters, which was born with a request from Nelson Mandela to assist him in a worthy project helping children in South Africa. Follow Karolyn on: LinkedIn – Karolyn Hart Twitter - @KarolynHart Instagram - @KarolynZHartinspirehub.com Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsor Instagram - @bordercitynetwork bordercitynetwork.com

Stubby Clapp not only has a street in Tecumseh named after him that leads to the baseball stadium, but he is arguably the most successful baseball player to come from our area since Reno Bertoia (if you don’t know, look him up!) but after winning back to back AAA League Championships and Manager of the Year Awards before becoming the 1st Base Coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the MLB, now, he is quickly becoming the most successful Manager to ever come from our area! Follow Stubby on: Twitter - @stubbyclapp Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsor Instagram - @bordercitynetwork  

Derek Michaels is the founder of Happier Camper, which customizes retro campers for customers around the world based out of their shop in Los Angeles. Bryce May manages Happier Camper Canada based out of Amherstburg which supports many local businesses through their cafe and merchandise in the store.  Follow them on:Instagram: @happiercamperTwitter: @happiercampercFacebook: Happier Camper Canadahappiercamper.com   Follow me on:Twitter: @thatwindsorshowFacebook: Straight Outta WindsorInstagram: @bordercitynetworkbordercitynetwork.com

Dan MacDonald is the host of the Dan MacDonald Show on AM800 weekdays from 9am-noon, which is a call-in talk show giving people the chance to voice their opinions on hot topics. Follow Dan on: Instagram - @danmac800 Twitter - @danmac800 Facebook – The Dan MacDonald Show Follow me on: Instagram - @bordercitynetwork Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsor

Dave Dame is an expert is business agility, change management and leadership. As the Vice President and Global Head of Agile for ScotiaBank he oversees through leadership, coaching and training to create the behaviours, transparency, and collaboration needed to be able to reduce time to market and be able to react to new opportunities. He is a sought after keynote speaker and TedX presenter.Find Dave on:Twitter - @ddamedavedame.com Find me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - @Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

In this special 100th episode of the show, one of the most popular guests, Dr. Vincent Georgie takes over the show and reverses roles with Andy Sullivan to discuss the history of the show, Andy's real job with the YMCA, lessons learned after 100 conversations and views on Windsor today. Follow Vincent on:Twitter - @VincentGeorgie Follow Andy on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - @Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

Nour Hachem-Fawaz is the founder and President of Build A Dream, which introduces young women to female role-models by spotlighting exciting career opportunities in skilled trades, STEM, emergency response, entrepreneurship and advancing women in society.  webuildadream.com Follow Nour online:Instagram - @n_hachemTwitter - @Nour_hachFacebook - @Nour Hachem Fawaz Follow me online:Instagram - @bordercitynetworkTwitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - @Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com 

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra has been part of the cultural fabric of our community since 1947, inspiring thousands of audience members a year. At the front of the orchestra is Assistant Conductor Daniel Wiley and Music Director, Maestro Robert Franz. Follow Robert on:Twitter - @maestrofranzFacebook - @RobertFranz Follow Daniel on:Facebook - @DanielWiley windsorsymphony.com  Follow me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowInstagram - @bordercitynetworkFacebook - @Straight Outta Windsor bordercitynetwork.com 

Bill Jones is an NBA veteran, alumni of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, head coach of the Windsor Express and was the keynote speaker at this year’s CMHA event, sharing his personal struggles with mental health. The Windsor Express season kicks off on December 28th – tickets are available at windsorexpress.ca Follow this show on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

The annual Windsor Comedy Festival is coming up on December 27th and I sit down to discuss the origin story, entrepreneurship in Windsor, his background in the music industry and much more with founder, Shawn Talbot and Sponsorship Coordinator Sarah White.Tickets available at:windsorcomedyfestival.comFollow me on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

In her first sit down interview, I sit down with the new Chief of Police, Chief Pam Mizuno to discuss her career, experiences, goals and her feelings on being the first female Chief of Police in the history of the Windsor Police Service. Follow Chief Mizuno on: Twitter - @pammizuno Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

Meredith Finch is a comic book writer that has been behind the incredibly popular DC Wonder Woman series and Catowman as well as Xena: Warrior Princess, Justice League and her own creation the new, soon to be released Book of Ruth, which can be supported on Kickstarter to get your own copy here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/358946764/the-book-of-ruth-1 Follow Meredith on: Twitter - @finchmeredith1 Instagram - @finchmeredith1 Facebook – Meredith Finch Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

This is a really cool episode! Featuring the keynote speakers from the University of Windsor's Georgie-Odette Leadership Symposium with a diverse group of leaders across many sectors to dive deep into some great conversations about leadership.Including: Rory Capern, Vice President of Partnerships, Pelmorex Corp (The Weather Network), former Managing Director of Twitter CanadaFiona Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Habitat For Humanity Windsor-EssexDavid Trepanier, Managing Director of Global Credit & Special Situations, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, New YorkDonna Wellington, Chief Operating Officer of Behavioral Health Service, Henry Ford Health SystemTrevor Georgie, President & General Manager of St. John Sea DogsDr. Vincent Georgie, Executive Director of Windsor International Film Festival & Director of University of Windsor's School of Creative ArtsFollow Straight Outta Windsor on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com 

Rosita Hall grew up in poverty in Harrow then went on to start a non-profit organization to help others before becoming a best-selling author and motivational speaker. She is the keynote speaker at this year’s Hope In The City Follow Rosita on:Twitter - @hallrositaFacebook – Rosita Hall – Motivated Minds Follow this show on:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

Eric Wellwood was known as one of the best skaters as a member of the two-time Memorial Cup Champion Windsor Spitfires. He played for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL before a life-threatening injury prematurely ended his playing career. He is now the youngest coach in the Ontario Hockey League as Head Coach of the Flint Firebirds. Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

Mary Jo Haddad is the University of Windsor Chancellor. She is the former President and CEO of the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), current Board Director for both Telus and TD Bank and passionate about bringing new leadership opportunities to the students and alumni at the University of Windsor Follow Mary Jo on Twitter - @maryjohaddad Follow me on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

The two faces of Michael! Also known as Aiden Prince, a professional wrestler and trainer at the Can-Am Wrestling School Michael Lopaz is a graphic designer who creates logos, signs, posters and social media advertisements in between wrestling matches! Find Michael/Aiden online at: Instagram - @theaidenprince Twitter - @aidenprince Facebook – Michael Lopaz Design Find me online at: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

Erika McGee is one of the most popular tattoo artists in Windsor. Working out of Black Lotus Tattoo, she has built a dedicated following due to her creative style and fun personality. Follow Erika on: Instagram - @erikamcgeetattoos Facebook – Erika McGee TattoosBlack Lotus Tattoos Follow Straight Outta Windsor on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

The Scarehouse is Windsor’s premier haunted house attraction. Co-owner Shawn Lippert shares his story of what went into creating this creepy business, his previous ventures owning bars downtown during the heyday and the video that went viral and got him on ABC, CBS News and more. Check out Scarehouse at scarehousewindsor.com Follow Shawn at: Twitter - @ShawnLippert Instagram - @the_lipp Facebook – Shawn Lippert Follow Straight Outta Windsor at: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

Chantal Vallee is one of the winning-est coaches in Canadian Basketball History. As the Head Coach of the University of Windsor Lancers Women’s Basketball team she won the National Championship 5 consecutive years. This year she became the first female in history to be the General Manager and Head Coach of a professional men’s basketball team with the Hamilton Honey Badgers. Follow Chantal on: Instagram - @coachvallee Twitter - @coachvallee Follow Straight Outta Windsor on: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com 

Gavin Michael Booth is a director, producer, writer and editor with 39 films and over 100 music videos to his credit. His latest film, Last Call is set to make it's Canadian Premier on Saturday, September 21st at Chrysler Theatre.Follow Gavin on Instagram @gavinmichaelbooth Follow Last Call on Twitter @lastcallonetake  Follow Straight Outta Windsor on:Facebook - Straight Outta WindsorTwitter - @thatwindsorshowbordercitynetwork.com 

Cassandra Aarssen is the creator of the Clutterbug Philosophy, which helps people get organize by understanding their unique organizational style. With over 500,000 online followers from her popular YouTube channel, blog and podcast; Cassandra has built an incredibly successful business allowing her to live the lifestyle that she wants in the comfort of her own home. Follow Cassandra at: YouTube – Organized Clutterbug Instagram - @Clutterbug_me Twitter - @Clutterbug_me Follow Straight Outta Windsor at: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

Rhys Wyn Trenhaile had already built up a successful real estate career as an agent for Manor Realty and the CEO of the Vanguard Team prior to even thinking about becoming an actor. Over the past few years, Rhys has established an impressive resume featured in movies and TV shows on ABC, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Be sure to follow Rhys:Twitter - @RhysTrenhaileFacebook - Rhys Wyn Trenhailethevanguardteam.com Follow Straight Outta Windsor:Twitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com 

Brandon McBride is an Adidas sponsored athlete who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics, won the NCAA DI title twice at Mississippi State University, is the Canadian 800-metre record holder and on his way to his quest of qualifying to represent Team Canada at the 2020 Olympics next summer.Follow Brandon on:Twitter @mcbride46Instagram @mcbride46Follow Straight Outta Windsor on:Twitter @thatwindsorshowFacebook Straight Outta Windsor bordercitynetwork.com Join me at the Multiple Myeloma March on Sunday, September 29th by registering at myeloma.ca 

Paul Dupuis is born and raised in Windsor, but left to travel and teach. His experiences eventually lead him to become President of a company in Japan and now the CEO of Randstad India, the largest Human Resources Company in the World.On top of running this multi-million dollar company, Paul uses his passion for hockey to teach the game of hockey to youth in India!Follow Paul on Twitter @Paul_DupuisRSTDLinkedIn - Paul DupuisSupport Hockey in the Himalayas at hockeyfoundation.org  Follow Straight Outta Windsor:On Facebook at Straight Outta WindsorOn Twitter @thatwindsorshow bordercitynetwork.com 

Ron Fellows is the winningest foreign-born driver in NASCAR’s top-three series. He has won multiple 24-hours of Le Mans Races, has been inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame and the Corvette Hall of Fame. He owns the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, while running the Ron Fellows Driving School and even has a Chevrolet Corvette line named after him! Follow Ron on Facebook at Ron Fellows Official Check out the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park at https://canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/ Follow Straight Outta Windsor on: Twitter @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com

Jenn Sadai is the author of multiple books including her first book called Dark Confessions of an Extraordinary Ordinary Woman, which was an autobiography of her struggle getting out of an abusive relationship and her newest book, Her Beauty Burns, which is available on Amazon now.You can follow Jenn at: jennsadai.comTwitter - @AuthorJennSadaiInstagram -  @JennSadai Facebook - Dark Confessions of an Extraordinary Ordinary Woman Follow the Straight Outta Windsor Podcast at:bordercitynetwork.comTwitter - @thatwindsorshowFacebook - Straight Outta Windsor 

Susanne Craig started her career as a journalist for the Windsor Star. Moving on to the Globe and Mail and then the Wall Street Journal before eventually becoming an investigative journalist with the New York Times, which is where she spent 18-months researching for a story on Donald Trump’s long history of tax evasion, earning her the 2019 Pulitzer Prize. You can read the story that won the prize here – NY Times Follow Susanne on Twitter - @susannecraig Follow Straight Outta Windsor on Facebook and Twitter @thatwindsorshow Bordercitynetwork.com

Lisa Williams started as an 18-year old producer before going on-air with AM800’s Cam and Lisa Show and then transitioning to The Morning Drive with Mike and Lisa spanning a 32-year career as Windsor’s top morning radio show. You can follow the Morning Drive with Mike and Lisa on Facebook and @mikelisa800 on Twitter Follow Straight Outta Windsor on Facebook and @thatwindsorshow on Twitter

Jeff Denomme is a serial entrepreneur and artist. He shares his story of starting his own clothing line, Fathom, while touring with the Vans Warped Tour. He learned how to utilize his artistic skills as a graphic designer and launched The Haunted Zoo collection and then launched his own hot sauce, Papa D’s. His latest venture is providing unique design work for local businesses with Hot Hive Studios www.hothive.ca www.hauntedzoo.comwww.hotpapads.com Follow Straight Outta Windsor: Twitter - @thatwindsorshow Facebook – Straight Outta Windsorbordercitynetwork.com