of Kelowna - your local podcast
of Kelowna is a relaxed, long-form conversational series that highlights the personal journeys of local business owners and creators — helping listeners feel more connected to the city they love
Episodes
62 episodes
Motor Werke of Kelowna
We sit down with Chris for a conversation about cars, craft, family and the road that led him to opening his own shop.Chris’s love for European cars started in the back seat of a mid 80s BMW and eventually took him from Ontario, to autom...
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Grandma Susan of Kelowna
One year later.What started as me just wanting to sit down, chat, and get to know people has grown into something really special. This anniversary episode looks back at the very first recording I made into the mics. A big tha...
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Luxury Muck of Kelowna
Luxury Muck creates art that is dark, strange, imaginative, and unmistakably original. Jordan joins me to talk about childhood creativity, the influences that shaped his style, and the way his work intertwines the edgy with a softness.
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Two Blue Prints Styling of Kelowna
A heartfelt episode about an unstable childhood, the people who stepped in with love and stability, and the resilience that can grow from difficult beginnings. It’s an honest and moving conversation with Ash from @twoblueprints.styling about fa...
FPS - Fluid Power Solutions of Kelowna
Bernie Ryan has lived a life full of movement, hands on learning, and community impact. In this episode, we talk about the road that took him from his early years in Toronto to the life he’s built today through motorcycles, mechanics, and hard ...
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Rockwands of Kelowna
At just 15, Rocklin has already built an incredible story. In this episode, he shares how a love of fantasy, a broken wand, and a pocket knife sparked Rockwands, a handmade business that grew fast through creativity, family support, and word of...
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Opera of Kelowna
In this episode of of Kelowna, I sit down with Rosemary Thomson, Artistic Director of Opera Kelowna, to talk about the journey that shaped her life in music. From growing up in St. Catharines, Ontario, as one of seven kids in a home fi...
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Mycro Greens of Kelowna
Big shoutout to Shawn from Eco Grow Tech, Jared and Jamie from Better Good Agency, formerly Sessions Agency, and Vince, who took care of the design and photography in the early days. Their support played a huge part in helping bring the concept...
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Bibidi of Kelowna
98% of Canadian businesses are small.Most have no employees.Many struggle just to be found.In this episode, we explore the story behind Bibidi — a Central Okanagan-based platform designed to connect independent service pro...
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Koselig Counselling of Kelowna
What happens when the helper becomes the one telling their story?In this episode of of Kelowna, therapist Melissa Campos opens up about her path into mental health work, supporting high achievers through anxiety and burnout, and...
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The Boss Network of Kelowna
She was told she wasn’t “McDonald’s material.”Today, she’s filling rooms with over 100 women.In this episode of of Kelowna, we sit down with a proud Rutland girl who grew up feeling like the quiet shadow in the background...
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MM. Sauce of Kelowna
Matt is a Kelowna born chef whose path into food started early and took him around the world before bringing him back home. From working in Michelin starred kitchens in Copenhagen and San Francisco to becoming a head chef in the Okanagan at jus...
Ben Dunnill of Kelowna
Musician Ben Dunnill is a pianist and vocalist whose lifelong connection to music began in a home filled with instruments, creativity, and encouragement to follow his passion. Ben shares how performing in piano bars as a teenager became his rea...
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Planty of Nosh of Kelowna
We sit down with Marie-Claude, the founder of Planty of Nosh, to explore a journey shaped by food family and resilience. From growing up near Montreal in a tight knit entrepreneurial family to training in culinary school working in France and e...
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Carnist - Ethical Butcher of Kelowna
Tom shares the winding path that brought him from a small village in the Netherlands to building a life—and a butcher shop—in Kelowna. We talk about his upbringing, his education in food design and innovation, and the many roles he held in the ...
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Funktional of Kelowna
Chantal’s life has been shaped by movement, adaptation, and quiet resilience. From a cross-Canada road trip as a child to growing up in Northern BC, navigating family separation, and finding unexpected belonging in Kelowna, her story is one of ...
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Twilight Valley Handwoven Textiles of Kelowna
Join us in this captivating episode of Twilight Valley Handwoven Textiles as we sit down with Jessica Crawford, the creative force behind Twilight Valley Hand Woven Textiles. Discover how Jessica transitioned from a music career to her side hus...
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CHOMP! of Kelowna
Dive into the sweet journey of Leanne and Hallie as they share their inspiring story of building a cookie empire on the latest episode of CHOMP! @chompcookiesca From dreams to delicious realities, discover how passion and partnership create mag...
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Red Bird Brewing of Kelowna
Adam, the visionary behind @RedBirdBrewing. From humble beginnings in Vernon, gold hunting in the Amazon, to creating a community hub in Kelowna, Adam shares his passion for craft beer, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the serendipitous ...
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Okanagan Wedding Photographers of Kelowna
Explore the captivating journey of Michelle, a photographer who seamlessly blends her passion for art and therapy. In this episode, Michelle shares how her advanced academic pursuits in psychology led her to the world of blending counselling an...
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Luckhurst Farm & Distillery of Kelowna
Laura Luckhurst, of Luckhurst Farm and Distillery, shares her journey from Calgary to Connecticut, and eventually to Kelowna, where she and her husband Joe run a successful distillery. The episode delves into Laura's experiences growing up, her...
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Casa Modelo Studio of Kelowna
Carolina shares her inspiring journey from El Salvador to Canada, detailing her path to founding Casa Modelo Studio. Through personal stories of resilience and creativity, Carolina reveals how she turned challenges into opportunities, building ...
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Plant Gather of Kelowna
Matt from Plant Gather takes us through a winding journey that starts in a tiny Mennonite town in Manitoba and eventually lands in the Okanagan. From moving across provinces as a kid, to switching schools almost every year, to navigating the ma...
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SIMPS Modern Beverage of Kelowna
In this episode of of Kelowna, we sit down with Gerry Jobe to talk life, legacy, and the joy of creating something bigger than yourself. From reliving the excitement of 80s and 90s culture to the responsibility of passing a company, an...
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Kelowna Farmers' & Crafters' Market of Kelowna
This week’s guest is Frances, manager of the Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market, and someone whose warmth, humour, and community spirit shine through every story. We talk about her path from working in the market to running it, what it’...
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