Episodi

  • How Dale Built Blendz and Knew When It Was Time to Let Go

    How Dale Built Blendz and Knew When It Was Time to Let Go
    Jan 21 2026
    Building a business from the ground up takes passion, long hours, and a deep connection to the people it serves. Knowing when it’s time to step away can be just as challenging.

    In this episode we sit down with Dale Luckey the founder of Blendz. She reflects on how the store came to life, what it meant to her and the community, and how she reached the decision to let go.

    She also shares the next chapter in her life, including exploring new creative paths, embracing change, and opening herself up to new adventures and opportunities.

    0:00 Intro
    5:31 How Blendz started and grew from a yoga studio back room
    12:08 Building the Blendz brand and standing out as dairy free
    19:22 Selling Blendz and knowing it was time to move on
    39:02 New adventures ahead
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    40 min
  • From Dorm Chats to Curtain Calls: The Rise of Nipissing University's Theatre Guild

    From Dorm Chats to Curtain Calls: The Rise of Nipissing University's Theatre Guild
    Jan 13 2026
    It all started with a few students talking about musicals in their dorm rooms. Now, they’re writing, directing, and performing full productions on campus.

    In this episode, we chat with Danielle Denault, Megan Covell and Quinn Staines who are members of the Nipissing University Theatre Guild.

    They share what it took to start the club, how they pulled off their first shows, and what it's like to build something from the ground up while juggling student life.

    Get your tickets for their production of "Grease" here: https://nutheatre.booktix.ca/

    0:00 – Intro
    3:05 – The First Production: Mamma Mia!
    7:44 – Building Community Through Theatre
    12:10 – The Magic of Ensemble
    17:28 – Audition Surprises and Standout Talent
    26:35 – Where to See Grease and Get Involved
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    38 min
  • Where Face Painting Meets Community Joy: The Story of Monarch Body Art

    Where Face Painting Meets Community Joy: The Story of Monarch Body Art
    Jan 9 2026
    In this episode, we chat with Danielle, the artist behind Monarch Body Art by Danielle, a business that’s been bringing colour, creativity, and joy to events all around North Bay.

    Danielle talks about how her love for art and working with people led her to start painting faces at parties and community events. What started as a fun side gig has grown into something much more. Something that spreads happiness, encourages self-expression, and makes people of all ages feel seen and celebrated.

    0:00 Intro
    :15 Clown Giggles & Balloon Dogs
    7:10 Techniques, Tools, and Rainbow Cakes
    13:25 Birthday Parties and Painted Legs
    26:00 Danielle’s Upcoming Plans
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    30 min
  • A Look Back at 2025 for the Echo Podcast Network

    A Look Back at 2025 for the Echo Podcast Network
    Dec 30 2025
    As the year wraps up, we’re taking a moment to look back at everything that made 2025 such a memorable one for the Echo Podcast Network.

    In this episode the Echo team gets together to reflect on the year that was, the guests and topics we want to tackle in 2026 and when is it too late to do your Christmas shopping?
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    33 min
  • Art That Makes You Feel Something: The World of Good Atlas

    Art That Makes You Feel Something: The World of Good Atlas
    Dec 23 2025
    Good Atlas is a creative space, a supply shop, a gallery and a place built on intention, emotion, and community.

    In this episode, we sit down with Colin Davis, the artist and entrepreneur behind it all alongside his partner. He shares how Good Atlas came to life, what drives his work, and why creating a space that welcomes curiosity and conversation matters so much to him.

    We talk about the feeling behind the art, the purpose of keeping things a little open-ended, and how the shop supports both experienced artists and beginners alike.

    Check out Good Atlas here: https://www.goodatlas.ca/

    5:30 – Themes behind Colin's art and how people respond
    13:00 – How Good Atlas began and what it is today
    18:00 – What makes their gallery space so unique
    26:30 – Painting techniques, live models, and final thoughts
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    33 min
  • Inside Oak & Willow: Ethical Business, Viral Growth, and Changing How We Shop

    Inside Oak & Willow: Ethical Business, Viral Growth, and Changing How We Shop
    Dec 16 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Haley, the founder of Oak & Willow, to talk about how a simple idea for toilet pods turned into a business that's changing the way people think about everyday products.

    Haley shares how she created and grew a brand that puts people and the planet first. We talk about the moment her products went viral, the chaos that followed, and how she kept her values front and center through it all.

    Find more about Oak & Willow Here: https://www.oakandwillow.store/


    2:00 – Why this isn’t just a soap episode
    6:55 – The TikTok moment that changed everything
    11:30 – Competing with billion-dollar brands
    13:10 – Real sustainability vs. greenwashing
    26:40 – Handmade in North Bay, Canadian-sourced
    29:00 – Emotional moments at their pop-up event
    32:00 – Why she would turn down the Dragons
    35:55 – How Oak & Willow got its name
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    39 min
  • Talbots Throwbacks: Mid-Century Style, Basement Vibes, and the Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town

    Talbots Throwbacks: Mid-Century Style, Basement Vibes, and the Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town
    Dec 9 2025
    Talbots Throwbacks is one of those places that makes you stop and look around. Vintage clothing, classic records and one-of-a-kind finds everywhere you turn. At the heart of it all is Ben Talbot, a young vintage curator who turned his love for design and nostalgia into a full-on storefront in downtown North Bay.

    In this episode, Ben shares how Talbots Throwbacks began in his basement, what keeps him hunting for great pieces, and why curating a vibe matters just as much as selling furniture.

    We talk music, collecting, small business, and what it means to build something unique right where you grew up.

    0:00 – Stepping into Talbots
    3:10 – Starting out in the basement
    6:00 – Why mid-century design still feels fresh
    9:30 – Where the pieces come from
    12:45 – Records, music, and setting the vibe
    16:00 – Doing business in your hometown
    20:00 – What’s next for Talbots
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    29 min
  • Inside the Near North Makerspace: Creativity, Community, and Cool Tech in Downtown North Bay

    Inside the Near North Makerspace: Creativity, Community, and Cool Tech in Downtown North Bay
    Dec 2 2025
    What happens when you give people the tools, space, and support to build whatever they imagine?

    In this episode, we visit the Near North Makerspace, a community-powered hub in downtown North Bay where people of all ages come together to learn, create, and collaborate.

    From 3D printing and laser cutting to sewing machines and soldering irons, this space is all about turning ideas into reality.

    Yaa Clark, one of the passionate minds behind the project, shares how the Makerspace got started, what it offers, and why it's become such a valuable part of the downtown community.


    02:15 – What is the Near North Makerspace?
    05:30 – Laser cutters & 3d printers
    08:00 – The meaning of “makers” vs. “creators”
    10:15 – Free afterschool programs for youth
    12:00 – Community events and the Christmas Walk
    20:00 – What this space means to the community
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    23 min