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2025-12-16

The Magic of In-Person Storytelling with FireLoch’s Jennifer DeCoste

Can small in-person storytelling circles drive big change in the nonprofit world? After her own experience with burnout, Jennifer DeCoste founded FireLoch as a place where her fellow burnt out peers in the nonprofit sector could rest and reconnect with their work. In this episode, Jennifer shares how untold stories catalyzed the creation of FireLoch, what kinds of storytelling feel most authentic to her, and why she’s prioritizing intimacy over scale. 00:30 Jennifer DeCoste's Journey and FireLoch's Mission05:27 The Power of Speaking Up06:53 Jennifer’s Burnout and Recovery Journey10:18 FireLoch’s Funding Model - Who Supports Helping the Helpers14:33 Adapting the Narrative for Government Grant Programs vs Philanthropists 16:01 Collecting Outcome Stories in an Authentic Trust-Forward Way19:23 Collaboration and Partnership in Atlantic Canada21:15 Small Group In-Person Storytelling: Prioritizing People Over Promotion27:22 Evolving Language of Burnout, Wellness, and Success Find out more about FireLoch Website: fireloch.comFacebook: facebook.com/firelochInstagram: instagram.com/firelochLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/fireloch About the Atlantic IMPACT podcast Atlantic IMPACT is a podcast that helps nonprofits across Atlantic Canada use storytelling to drive fundraising and awareness. Each episode features conversations with people working in community, sharing how story supports connection, impact, and long-term growth. Whether you're part of a nonprofit or simply care about your community, this podcast invites you to listen, reflect, and engage. Is your organization ready to tell its story? Take the free Storytelling Readiness Quiz at collaborativecause.ca/stories. The podcast is hosted by Tanya Wall and Michelle Samson, and is produced by Storied Places Media.

2025-12-16

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31 min
JAN 22

Why This Historian Thinks a Canadian Car is Feasible

As Canada’s auto industry faces fresh uncertainty, an old story from New Brunswick suddenly feels very current. In this episode, host Brendan Sweeney and guest host Greg Keenan sit down with Dimitry Anastakis, a University of Toronto professor and the author of Dream Car, a book about the history of the New Brunswick-built Bricklin SV1. Dimitry details the fascinating yet tumultuous journey of the Bricklin in the 1970s, why it was a failure with important lessons, and how we can apply those lessons to the startup and sustainability of a Canadian car company today. Dimitry also reflects on the Trillium Network’s Shifting Gears report and shares his vision for what a uniquely Canadian car should look like. 00:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap 00:52 Introducing the Guest: Dimitry Anastakis 02:43 Dimitry's Background and Academic Journey 04:13 Writing ‘Dream Car’: More than a Simple Case Study 08:41 Why Dimitry Thinks a Canadian Car is Feasible 09:50 The Future of Canadian Car Manufacturing 15:44 The Challenge of Sustaining a Car Company 25:35 Parallels Between Bricklin and Tesla 30:26 Why Dimitry Was Less Pessimistic After Reading the Trillium Network’s Report 45:46 What Dimitry Thinks a Canadian Car Should Look Like Read the Trillium Network Report Shifting Gears: The Potential for a Canadian Car Company trilliummfg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/January-5-Shifting-Gears_TrilliumNetwork.pdf Find Out More About Dimitry Anastakis Dimitry Anastakis University of Toronto Profile history.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/dimitry-anastakisDream Car: Malcolm Bricklin’s Fantastic SV1 and the End of Industrial Modernity utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487555825#generate-pdfThe North American Auto Industry since NAFTA utorontopress.com/9781487527372/the-north-american-auto-industry-since-nafta Find Out More About Trillium Trillium website: trilliummfg.caTrillium GIS: trilliumgis.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past About the Making it in Ontario Podcast Making it in Ontario

Jan 22

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50 min
JAN 8

Is a Canadian Car Company Feasible?

As we enter a new year where Canadian economic sovereignty is a top priority and our automotive industry faces an uncertain future, discussions have been heating up about the prospect of a truly Canadian car company. With insights from the report’s co-authors, Brendan Sweeney and Greg Keenan, this episode unpacks a new Trillium Network report that provides insight into the feasibility of a Canadian car company, who might be involved, and how Canada’s auto-making expertise could be turned into a commercially-viable OEM. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:58 Special Guest Host Introduction 03:14 Why a Canadian Car Company is a Hot Topic 06:54 Does Canada Already Have a Car Company? 16:59 Turning Auto-Making Expertise Into a Commercially-Viable OEM 26:05 How Governments Can Help 32:55 Likely Company Structure and Partners 40:23 Biggest Challenges 41:41 Leveraging Canada’s Strengths in Automation and Nuclear Highlighted Links Trillium Network: Shifting Gears: The Potential for a Canadian Car Company trilliummfg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/January-5-Shifting-Gears_TrilliumNetwork.pdfWired: That Disastrous Car Homer Simpson Designed Was Actually Ahead of Its Time wired.com/2014/07/homer-simpson-car/ Magna Torrero: magna.com/company/company-information/facts-history/magna-torrero Find Out More About Trillium Trillium website: trilliummfg.caTrillium GIS: trilliumgis.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past About the Making it in Ontario Podcast Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future. This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.

Jan 8

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47 min
4D AGO

The State of Canada’s Auto Industry in 2026

Is your knowledge of Canada’s automotive industry up to date? The Trillium Network has crunched the numbers and reports on how vehicle production, assembly plant employment, and labour productivity have evolved since 2016. In this episode, the report’s authors, Brendan Sweeney and Greg Keenan, unpack the stats and discuss the driving forces behind them. They conclude with three policy recommendations that we hope to see in the federal government’s forthcoming automotive strategy. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Trillium Network’s New Automotive Industry Bulletin 01:34 Reasons Behind the Report's Timing 03:07 Key Findings on Vehicle Production 07:49 Impact on Employment and Productivity 12:58 Federal Automotive Strategy and Recommendations 17:02 Impact of Chinese Auto Imports and Consumer Choices Read the Trillium Network Data Bulletin The Road Behind Is Not the Road Ahead: What a Decade of Data Tells Us About Canada's Automotive Future https://trilliummfg.ca/data-bulletin/the-road-behind-is-not-the-road-ahead/ Find Out More About Trillium Trillium website: trilliummfg.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past About the Making it in Ontario Podcast Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future. This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.

4d ago

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18 min
2025-11-11

The Five I’s of Storytelling with VRHF’s Hillary Webb

People relate to people, not institutions. That’s why Hillary Webb, the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation’s Fund Development Manager, thinks of fundraisers as not just facilitators of funds but as stewards of stories. In this episode, Hillary shares her helpful and actionable “Five I’s of Storytelling,” advice for sharing sensitive or negative stories, and why she doesn’t see charitable organizations as competitors. 00:41 Guest Introduction: Hillary Webb03:45 Fundraisers: Facilitators of Funds, Stewards of Stories06:53 Impactful Example: Sharon’s Story09:40 The Five I's of Storytelling13:50 Correcting Perceptions of How Healthcare is Funded16:07 How Hillary Collects Stories18:40 Collaboration in Atlantic Canada’s Nonprofit Sector21:10 Sharing Sensitive or Negative Stories27:56 The Experience For People Whose Stories Are Told30:43 Strengthening Social Media Through Trial and Error34:14 VRHF’s Current Needs and How to Support Find out more about the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation VRHF Website: vrhfoundation.caVRHF Facebook: facebook.com/vrhfoundationVRHF Instagram: instagram.com/vrh_foundation About the Atlantic IMPACT podcast Atlantic IMPACT is a podcast that helps nonprofits across Atlantic Canada use storytelling to drive fundraising and awareness. Each episode features conversations with people working in community, sharing how story supports connection, impact, and long-term growth. Whether you're part of a nonprofit or simply care about your community, this podcast invites you to listen, reflect, and engage. Is your organization ready to tell its story? Take the free Storytelling Readiness Quiz at collaborativecause.ca/stories. The podcast is hosted by Tanya Wall and Michelle Samson, and is produced by Storied Places Media.

2025-11-11

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38 min
2025-12-26

The Future of Housing in Strathroy-Caradoc

Strathroy-Caradoc’s population could double in the next 30 years—can this small municipality accommodate them all? To find out, we sat down with Jake DeRidder, Strathroy-Caradoc's manager of development and growth services, to talk about how the municipality is encouraging new construction and working to make those units more affordable. By the end of this conversation, you'll know what kinds of housing are coming down the pipeline, where those new builds will be concentrated, and how many units are officially on the books. If you're in the market to buy a new home in the next few years, this episode is a must listen. 00:00 Introduction to Growing Strathroy-Caradoc01:15 How the Municipality is Predicting and Preparing for Growth03:43 Strathroy-Caradoc’s Settlement Areas and Housing Mix05:45 Encouraging New Housing Construction08:07 Grant Programs for Developers and Individuals09:50 Additional Residential Units Explained11:36 Affordability and Financial Incentives13:01 Response from Developers13:59 Housing Projects in the Pipeline16:38 Final Thoughts on the Future of Housing in Strathroy-Caradoc Find out more about Strathroy-Caradoc’s growth plans Growing Together Strathroy-Caradoc webpage: growingtogethersc.caFacebook: facebook.com/strathroycaradocInstagram: instagram.com/strathcaradocX: x.com/strathcaradocYouTube: youtube.com/@strathroy-caradoc About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why. If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at strathroy-caradoc.ca. If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca. The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

2025-12-26

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19 min
2025-05-15

The Future of Cape Breton Seafood Exports

The seafood industry has a long and rich history in Unama'ki - Cape Breton. The island exports an estimated $342 million dollars worth of lobster, snow crab, and other species, much of it processed by the island's eleven active processing facilities. How are tariffs—both real and potential—affecting local seafood exports? How are processors navigating market uncertainty? What are the opportunities hiding in this crisis? In Episode 7 of Invest in Cape Breton, Victoria Co-op Fisheries General Manager Osborne Burke and Louisbourg Seafoods Sales Manager Shaowei Xu lend their insights. This episode is brought to you by Victoria Co-op Fisheries, seafood harvesters and processors since 1955. Their progressive Cape Breton co-op works with community harvesters to bring the freshest, tastiest seafood to markets all over the world. 01:58 Unama'ki - Cape Breton Seafood: Premium and Sustainable04:49 Impact of Chinese Tariffs on Local Seafood Exports07:31 Impact of U.S. Tariff Threats on Canadian Seafood10:27 Strategies for International and Interprovincial Market Diversification19:01 Processing and Packaging Innovations21:31 Challenges in Adopting New Processing Capacity23:03 Labour and Housing Challenges25:35 How Government Could Support the Seafood Industry29:34 Shaowei and Osborne’s Outlooks For the Future of Local Seafood Find out More About Victoria Co-operative Fisheries Victoria Co-operative Fisheries website: victoriafish.comVictoria Co-operative Fisheries YouTube: youtube.com/@vcflseafood Find out More About Louisbourg Seafoods Louisbourg Seafoods website: louisbourgseafoods.caLouisbourg Seafoods Facebook: facebook.com/louisbourgseafoodsLouisbourg Seafoods Instagram: instagram.com/lsbgseafoods About the Invest in Cape Breton podcast Unama'ki-Cape Breton is on the cusp of an economic renaissance. Invest in Cape Breton is a podcast that will challenge your assumptions about the island’s economy through in-depth interviews with local changemakers. We go beyond the headlines to reveal the untapped potential for investors and entrepreneurs, and offer a preview of the island’s coming transformation. Right from the first episode, we’ll show you why there's never been a better time to invest in Cape Breton. This podcast is an initiative of the Cape Breton Partnership. It is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media. The theme music is "Under My Skin" by Elyse Aeryn.

2025-05-15

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34 min
2025-03-14

Avidbots: Scaling Up and Doubling Down on Robotics

Our Hannover Messe countdown series—featuring Ontario manufacturers and technology companies that will be showcasing at the world's largest industrial technology trade fair—continues with Pablo Molina, Co-Founder & CTO of Kitchener-based Avidbots. In this episode, Pablo shares Avidbots' journey from a small office in Waterloo to a multinational company shipping autonomous cleaning robots around the world. Pablo pulls no punches about Canada’s lagging adoption of robotics and lack of investment in scaling up the industry, both of which are challenges that he and the Canadian Robotics Council (CRC) are working to address. The episode concludes with a preview of Avidbots' participation at Hannover Messe 2025, and his take on the rumours, thus far, of which musical act will be playing at NGen’s Hannover Messe reception. 03:41 Avidbots’ Journey07:16 Avidbots' Products and Innovations11:20 Challenges and Future of Robotics14:36 Hardware, Software, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Ecosystem17:03 How We Can Help Canadian Companies Scale Up 22:46 The Role of CRC in Canadian Robotics26:10 Avidbots at Hannover Messe28:32 What Pablo is Excited About in 202530:17 Whether Avidbots Will Stay in Canada35:26 Musical Rumors Find Out More about Avidbots and the Canadian Robotics Council Avidbots website: avidbots.comCanadian Robotics Council website: roboticscouncil.ca Find Out More About Trillium Trillium website: trilliummfg.caTrillium GIS: trilliumgis.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past About the Making it in Ontario Podcast Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future. This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.

2025-03-14

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37 min
2025-10-02

Digital Marketing 101 for Tourism Businesses

Are you resisting digital marketing for your tourism business? Maybe you think your business is doing just fine without it, or that new technology feels a little overwhelming, or that you've got a Facebook page and isn't that enough? Whatever the reason, this episode’s guest—Mike Jacobs of The New Business—might just convince you to spend more time and money promoting yourself on the worldwide web. If you’re brand new to digital marketing, we’ve got actionable strategies for where to start. If you’re a veteran, you still want to tune in for Mike’s fascinating crystal ball insights on AI and the future of marketing. 02:59 Mike’s Case for Investing in Digital Marketing08:51 The First Things You Should Invest In: Branding and a Website16:35 The Next Step: Social Media18:56 How Much Money to Spend and Where to Spend It23:31 How AI is Changing Marketing28:03 A Digital Marketing Success Story31:12 Future Trends in Digital Marketing Mentioned resources Emily Baillie’s episode of Let’s Talk Northern Ontario Tourism: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6bb28c5d-3291-48fb-836c-d6e1fbca0e4b/ Find out more about The New Business and the Tourism Technology Company The New Business website: thenew.businessTourism Technology Company/Whereabouts website: tourism.tech About the Destination: Northern Ontario podcast This is a series for tourism business operators in rugged and beautiful Northern Ontario. Whether you're just starting out, or you've got years under your belt, this podcast will make sure you're well equipped for the journey. If you’re not an operator yet, but plan to buy a tourism business in the north, then check out Season 1 for case studies and expert guidance. Learn more about tourism investment opportunities in Northern Ontario at invest.destination northernontario.ca. Follow DNO on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

2025-10-02

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39 min
2023-10-24

Innovation Thrives on This Picturesque Island

There are over 50 tech companies on Unama’ki-Cape Breton, an island of just 140,000 people. Many are in the bustling urban area around Sydney, but a surprising number are in small, picturesque communities. Others live in the cloud, able to be located anywhere, but the founders are here. Three tech leaders explain why this innovation ecosystem is so productive, and so sticky. This episode is sponsored by the Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT REAP), a dynamic global initiative that engages with communities around the world to strengthen their innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems and transform their economies. MIT REAP translates leading research from MIT expert faculty into practical frameworks, convenes key stakeholders who are focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, and educates regional leaders through team-based interaction to achieve economic and social progress. To learn more about their programs, visit reap.mit.edu. Chad Munro is the CEO of Halifax Biomedical, an Orthopaedic clinical measurements company and a world leading provider of micro-instability assessment services using very precise proprietary Stereo Orthopaedic Radiography (SOR) imaging technology (HALIFAX exams). Website: halifaxbiomedical.com Darren Gallop is the President and CEO of Carbide, an information security and data privacy platform that helps small to medium size businesses build, implement, and manage their information security and meet data privacy requirements. Website: carbidesecure.comDarren’s Why I am Still Awake podcast: whyiamstillawake.buzzsprout.com The Verschuren Centre (VC) for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment is an independent clean technology development and deployment facility. It offers client-tailored services to support companies in developing sustainable solutions that meet industry needs. Website: verschurencentre.caTwitter: twitter.com/verschurenctrLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/verschurencentre About the Invest in Cape Breton podcast Unama'ki-Cape Breton is on the cusp of an economic renaissance. Invest in Cape Breton is a podcast that will challenge your assumptions about the island’s economy through in-depth interviews with local changemakers. We go beyond the headlines to reveal the untapped potential for investors and entrepreneurs, and offer a preview of the island’s coming transformation. Right from the first episode, we’ll show you why there's never been a better time to invest in Cape Breton. This podcast is an initiative of the Cape Breton Partnership. It is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media. The theme music is "Under My Skin" by Elyse Aeryn.

2023-10-24

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39 min

Storied Places Media is a podcast production agency that specializes in helping communities tell their stories to drive economic development.