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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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’...

After years in the non-profit world, Stephanie knew she wanted to build something of her own, something rooted in meaning and connection. She just wasn’t sure what that was yet. Inspired by the people she met and a desire to create something th...

From his early days at Earls to cooking at the world’s best restaurant, Noma, Brian Skinner’s culinary journey has been anything but ordinary. Brian's story of  Frankie We Salute You is a story of passion, purpose, and finding balance beyo...

What started as a dream of a Spanish-style charcuterie cart turned into a joyful mini pancake and dirty soda stand, complete with custom LED lighting, seasonal toppings, and an ever-changing menu. Evelyn brings global flavor memory ...

From a small town in Slovakia to van life across North America and finally settling in Kelowna, Jana has followed an unconventional path. What started as a side project during lockdown has grown into a passion for restoring furniture — work she...

Wrapping up our coffee fest special is a redrop of one of the first podcast supporters and a fan favourite

Mobile: WinstonJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Sharlet, a passionate entrepreneur and founder of Momentous Coffee Co. In this episode, Sharlet shares her journey from healthcare to coffee, the challenges of building a business...

www.neoncoffeeroasters.comHenryk and Virginie of NEON Coffee share how their journeys—from Costa Rica and Kelowna to bread baking, social work, and international studies—came together through a shared passion for coffee. They reflect on ...

www.modecoffee.caMo and Brooko started Mode Coffee at a farmers market with a humble home espresso machine, showing that coffee could be café-quality at home. Inspired by Australian coffee culture, they gradually upgraded equipment, hone...

MobileFrom cruise ship stages to coffee carts in Kelowna, Megan and Eder’s journey is anything but ordinary. What started as two dancers meeting at sea eventually turned into a shared love of coffee, community, and building something of ...

Stewart from Urla returns for Part 2 — this time diving deeper into their coffee lineup. We planned for a quick follow-up and ended up talking beans, brews, and coffee philosophy for another full hour. 

urlacoffee.caStewart and Cassandra share the story of Urla Coffee and the playful, community-focused spirit behind their brand. They’re building something fun, thoughtful, and deeply local. With humour, honesty, and a love of simplicity ...

1037 Richter StPeter takes us through his life journey from being one of the early pioneers of craft beer in BC, to a long chapter in the wine industry, to becoming part of Red Bird Brewing and now stepping into the world of coffee roast...

1880 Baron Rd.First drop of Coffee week is the one and only Bailey of Anarchy coffee. He was a ski bum for years, building jumps and chasing powder, when his love for coffee started to grow naturally and organically right alongside his o...