Stories from the Firecircle
Short, engaging, information-filled talks and interviews with Firecircle's founders, members and tourism industry guests to bring you the stuff you may not know that you don't know - foundational knowledge for tourism entrepreneurs - igniting your passion, sparking your ideas and supporting you every step of the way.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Grow your wings on the way down with Stephan Olivier
In this episode, I speak with Stephan Olivier, a photographer whose passion for wildlife began in his childhood in South Africa. Growing up surrounded by extraordinary animals, Stephan started out ca…
Talk to people with Jason Morrow
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Morrow, whose ocean fishing and guiding business follows the example set by his grandfather: teaching people how to fish — not to make a fortune, but because it…
Enhanced Experiences with Nadine Furnell
In this episode, I sit down with Nadine Furnell, a trailblazer in British Columbia’s evolving tourism industry. BC is well known for its wine and cider scenes, where many producers pair their beverag…
Always do Less with MC Pace
In this episode, I talk with MC Pace. MC recently launched Salt+Sickle Homestead in Nova Scotia, where they grow food and create accessible spaces to build community. So often, the mantra around en…
Fuelling Up with Jordan Dooley
On this episode I talk with Jordan Dooley. Jordan is a serial entrepreneur who is bursting with ideas. Jordan is coming at the tourism industry from a slightly different angle than many other guests …
Stuck on the Couch with Meagan Bruneski
On this episode I talk with Meagan Bruneski. Meagan recently married and moved to a ranch in rural BC where she is able to spend time working with - and introducing others to - the healing power of h…
Pictures of the North with Jonathan Gillingham
In this episode I talk with Jonathan Gillingham. Jonathan is a professional photographer who also works full-time for the Government of the Northwest Territories. Jonathan is originally from Newfound…
Come and Eat with Lowanda Knox
In this episode I speak with Lowanda Knox who has been a Firecircle member for the past nine months. In that time, she has made significant progress on her business planning while juggling a very bus…
The Firecircle Experience with Gina VandenDool
On this episode I speak with Gina VandenDool who is Firecircle’s beloved Member Experience Coordinator. Gina puts in a ton of time and energy into making sure that Firecircle members have everything …
Flying on Fresh Wings with Denise Miller
In this episode I speak with Denise Miller who has recently started Experience Saghalie in Kamloops, British Columbia. Through her business, Denise provides both a beautiful and restful place for vis…
From the ground up with Brenda Cheveldayoff
In this episode I speak with Brenda Cheveldayoff. Brenda is a busy woman to say the least. She is a full-time grain farmer in Blaine Lake Saskatchewan with a passion for sharing an under told story o…
The power of Community with Kim Yeaman
In this episode I talk with Kim Yeaman, who along with her partner Robert, have built Brennan's Hill Camping and Cabins, a successful and growing business. Kim opened up to me, not only about how her…
'Bead with a happy heart' with Mariah Battiste
In this episode I talk with Mariah Battiste. Mariah is someone who seems to have boundless energy. Her business is growing by leaps and bounds. She’s a business award winner, a published author, and …
The Camino Provides with Matthew Cugnet
In this episode, I talk with Matthew Cugnet. I reached out to Matthew after hearing from our team that he was “doing something amazing”. With no other information, I reached out to hear more about wh…
Generosity and Bravery with Lori Runzer and Carly Kowalski
In this episode we have an amazing story of an unlikely, and special partnership that formed between Firecircle members. Lori and Dean Runzer are experienced entrepreneurs who run a luxury resort and…
Taking the plunge with Crystal Hart Drake
In this episode I talk with Crystal Hart Drake who is using her background as a paramedic to create a thermal spa experience, guided by medical knowledge and focused on information sharing with her c…
Be the pebble with Gail Chamberlain
Gail Chamerblain has the distinction as the first person to complete the Firecircle 5x5 method and business plan and has now launched 'Marchands d’origine', a wholesale manufacturer of Indigenous mad…
Reimagine your Big Why with Monique Collins
In this episode, I talk with Monique Colins who is a true Firecircle Champion. Monique jumped into the Firecircle program with both feet this winter and is just about to launch a really exciting line…
Making something out of nothing with Jenny and Michel Dupas
Jenny and Michel Dupas run Moongate Guest House in Whitemouth Manitoba. Jenny and Michel are truly a team. It is hard to mention one without the other. Together they have created a space and an exper…
Connecting with water with Natasha Darling
Natasha is a Mohawk woman from Tyendinaga in Southeastern Ontario. She moved back home after living most of her adult life in the United States. Natasha has a deep connection with water, and she has …