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Meet Jolean Maximino from Messy Makers  

James Wyatt of Kazoku Martial Arts Welcome back James Wyatt from Kazoku Martial Arts, who is another repeat guest on our show! In this episode, James tells us about his fundraiser for a fellow karate expert and Mother’s Day High Tea. Watch the episode to hear more!

Alana Fournie from White Willow Botanicals and Live Cultivated It is my pleasure to introduce to you Alana Fournie. Alana is the owner of White Willow Botanicals and Live Cultivated. Alana shares with us nutritional advice some information on her tea business. She also shares her joint venture with the charitable organization Foof For Kids which currently services over 850 kids in the region. I'm sure you'll find the conversation very informative.    

Walter Monteiro being interviewed by Robert Plank  On this episode of the I Love of Cambridge show, the tables are turned and I was interviewed by a friend of mine by the name of Robert Plank from California. Robert is an internet marketer and was curious to know more about the I Love Cambridge podcast. I share with him the reasons for the show and some tips and tricks of how I conduct my business. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the show

Rob is a repeat guest of the show. He previously appeared with his company called Meal In A Jar. He is taking on a new venture cold toad. T.O.A.D is an acronym for takeout and delivery. If you've ever used Uber Eats or Skip the Dishes you do not want to miss out on this episode. Not only does he provide competitive prices for the end customer, but restaurants are also loving his services too because he can provide the same service for a fraction of the price. And it's not just food that he delivers. TOAD can be used for groceries dry cleaning and even for your Facebook Marketplace pickup and deliveries. Rob can be found at https://toadapp.ca/

Meet Jim Jackson from Adept Food and Beverage. Jim has been in the food industry all his life, and started in the frozen beverage industry roughly 20 years ago. They originally started with Blender Boyz, which are the coffee pods of smoothies, and don't need to be refrigerated. Blender Boyz is now used for the consumer side and is under the umbrella of Adept. Adept has the most complete line of cold and frozen beverage mixes in Canada. This includes ice cappuccinos, smoothies, cocktail mixes, slushies, and more! Watch the episode to hear more about Adept Food and Beverage.  

Meet Ravi Baboolal from The Mech Lab. Ravi is a mechanical engineering specialist that is mainly involved with robotics at the moment. After sourcing from many different manufacturers for different parts, The Mech Lab wanted to create a space where all of the parts they use could be at one spot. They are the one-stop-shop for product design and manufacturing support. Watch the episode to hear more!  

Meet Tamara Colaizzi from Fairview Seniors Community! Fairview Seniors Community is a long-term care home, in which Tamara is the aquatic fitness instructor. Her classes are in a warm therapy pool which has proved to be beneficial to people who need to maintain mobility and flexibility. She also lets us know about a new core exercise using a "b-board". Watch the episode to learn more! Their website: https://fairviewmh.com/ Her Website: https://www.colaizzifitness.com/  

Meet Elisia Neves from FABRIK Architects Inc., an architectural professional consulting business. They believe that quality design should be made accessible to everyone. Fabrik delivers a contemporary, synergistic approach with sustainability as a guiding principle. They assist clients from taking their ideas all the way to construction. Watch the episode to hear more!  

Welcome back James Wyatt from Kazoku Martial Arts, who is another repeat guest on our show! In this episode, James goes over what changes have been made since he was last on the show, and how they are dealing with the current lockdown. Watch the episode to hear more!  

Meet Dan Schmalz from The Archives Guy Podcast! On Dan's podcast, he talks about the history of Cambridge. Dan is a local historian and wanted to spread more knowledge on the deep history of Cambridge, and why he loves it so much! He discusses the development of the communities of Galt, Preston, Hespeler and Blair from settlement to their amalgamation in 1973 to the present. While Dan does work for the city, his podcast is a personal project and not affiliated with the City of Cambridge. Watch the show to hear more about Dan and the Archives Guy Podcast! Dan's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uT7SM2I25Rprx8mg8SIZN  

Welcome back Ryan Pagnacco from Enable Innovation! Ryan is the first repeat guest on the show, and he joined us live on Facebook to update us on his business. If you missed the last episode, Enable Innovation is a mechanical engineering firm, but they focus on product development specifically in Canada. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special musical surprise! Last episode with Ryan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQAkEdM4R08 Their website: https://www.enableinnovation.ca/      

Meet Marcia Proctor from The Travel Agent Next Door. Marcia is a travel agent that strives to help people have the best trip possible, and to do it in the easiest and most relaxing way possible! Marcia also recently won the 2020 Cambridge Times Readers' Choice Diamond Award winner in the travel agent category. The business has changed since COVID lockdown has begun, watch the episode to hear more!  

Meet Bobby Woodman from My Hubby for Hire. Bobby specializes in doing handyman tasks that not everyone wants to do. If you need help getting a tap changed, removing carpet, changing a light fixture, getting a shed put together, and more, then Bobby is the handyman for you! Watch more to hear about the services he offers.  

Meet Karen Egoff from My Soul Balance. My Soul Balance is a holistic practice, supporting people through physical, spiritual, and emotional pain, using modalities that complement the body’s natural rhythms. They provide a wide range of modalities including reiki, cranial-sacral therapy, bowen, meditation, and yoga. Karen has taught and practiced yoga and meditation for 28 years. She teaches people to rely on what they feel and to meditate on it. Watch the episode to hear more about My Soul Balance! Their website: http://mysoulbalance.com/  

Meet Jorge Meneses from BNI TNT, or Business Networking International. BNI is a business networking group that started in 1985 and has grown to 75 countries. They help small businesses grow their audience and expand their network. They met each week, currently over Zoom, with other trusted business leaders to build and nurture lasting relationships and pass qualified business referrals. Watch to hear more about BNI TNT to hear more about how they can help grow your business!      

Meet Mike Braga, who is a Trustee in Bankruptcy with BDO for the past 19 years. BDO is a full-service accounting and advisory in the KW region. His job is to assist people who are facing financial struggles and educate/advise them on how to get out of debt and which route would be the best option for them. Watch the episode to hear more about BDO and their services!    

Meet Michelle Ford from Grandview Massage. Michelle is a lifelong resident of Cambridge. She started in the massage therapy industry 20 years ago by going in with both feet establishing her own clinic which she still owns and runs today. Grandview Massage is located at the Grandview Medical Centre on Hespeler Rd in Cambridge and has recently expanded to a second location in Paris at 20 Mechanic St. Booking a session with anyone of Michelle's RMT's is quite easy with a convenient online booking program which can be found on their website. Watch or listen to the episode to deep dive into massage therapy and osteopathy and enjoy the show!  

Meet Dawn Duchesne from Fashion Fusion by Dawn. After working 20 years in accounting she wanted out of an office and started to work at Reitmans, which is where she found her passion, for fashion! Before COVID, Dawn was traveling across Ontario to many different shows, markets, and even hospitals to expand her business. Since COVID has started, most of the traffic has been directed to her home, and now she is able to travel directly to client's homes if needed. She works with many different clothing manufacturers that are mostly Canadian. Watch the episode to hear more about Fashion Fusion by Dawn! Shop her clothes here: https://bit.ly/3jzQFM0  

Meet Alex Kastner from The Cambridge Mill. The Mill is one of the oldest surviving industrial buildings in Cambridge and tells the story of the city's manufacturing history and progress. The restaurant’s spacious dining rooms and all-season patios, with their original stonework and panoramic views, provide an elegant setting to help you celebrate all of life’s moments. Restaurant, wedding venue, and corporate event space, the options to enjoy Cambridge Mill are endless. Check out their website: cambridgemill.ca