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The Story of Germana Rovinelli My conversation this week was a beautiful conversation, and I was so happy to speak with someone who CutCoast has been working with to spread her hopeful message. Germana has been in the fitness and wellness industry for over thirty years, and it has provided an anchor for her life in difficult times. Here we briefly unpack some of the aspects of her life that led to accepting that she needed to become “unstuck” and her journey of recovery. I hope that you enjoy this honest, vulnerable conversation, and if you do please like and review us on Apple Podcasts. Germana can be found here: Able Body ConsultingHeart ConsultingBuy “We Do Recover” Here YouTube Channel The post Ep. 28: We Do Recover & Harmonizing Mind, Body and Spirit appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Orderly Lifestyle Have you ever had a situation where you feel like life is too hectic, or it’s just not the way that you’d like to live life. Tiffany from Orderly Lifestyle was feeling caught up in the rat race in Calgary, and moved to Vancouver Island with a different vision in mind. Here what unpacked what that looked like for her, what an orderly lifestyle looks like personally and professionally, as well as her involvement with the City of Nanaimo. Thanks for listening, and please take an opportunity to leave a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Thanks! Orderly Lifestyle on Instagram: @orderlylifestyle The post Ep. 27- Simplicity, Orderly Lifestyle & No Bananas on the Boat appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Qube Clothing I had a great chat with Kristy from Qube Clothing on this episode. It was really enlightening to learn about how she has continued to evolve her business, all while doing it as a one woman show, hand making all of the clothing in her collection on Salt Spring Island. I enjoyed digging into Qube’s story and learning more about her products. Thanks as always for listening and do give the podcast a share on your favourite socials platform. If you have that time, could you go to Apple Podcasts and leave a review or rating. That helps the podcast rank higher and reach other listeners. Qube Clothing can be found here: IG: @qubeclothing FB: Facebook.com/qubeclothingSold at: Twang and Pearl The post Ep. 26: Elevated Staples, Accidental Mentorship & Getting Back to your Roots appeared first on CutCoast.

Harley Smith came into the craft beer market when it was the Wild West of beer making. Since becoming an offshoot of Longwood Brewpub, Longwood Brewery has produced beers commercially for the last eight years. Harley prides himself in being “obsessively local” with choice of ingredients that go in the beers, community partnerships with farmers and businesses. We also unpack some challenges in the craft beer market, collaborating with other makers, and dogs. Longwood Brewery: https://www.longwoodbeer.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longwood.breweryIG: @longwoodbreweryThanks for listening, and could you take a moment to leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts? That helps the podcast grow and give more opportunities for listeners to find the show! Music for Podcast: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The post #25: Choosing Option B, Community Partnerships & Being Obsessively Local appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of The Social Circle Have you felt stuck in a career that doesn’t work for your values anymore? Danielle McNeill was in that situation and made a decision to get out, and jump in to creating her own Digital Marketing agency. She is an absolute powerhouse and wealth of knowledge in that space. Listen as we break down her story, how she onboarded her team, finding an audience and utilizing the power of social media. I really appreciated this chat and always enjoy the conversations that I’ve had with Danielle. Thanks for listening! Please give a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help the podcast grow! The Social Circle can be found here: Website: https://thesocialcircle.caInstagram: The Social Circle, Danielle McNeillFacebook: The Social CircleShoutouts: Fritz Media, Music BC, Today Denim Music for PodCoast: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The post Ep. 24: Jumping In, Finding Your Audience & The Power of Social Media appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of the Spacemakers A lot has been said about stuff, and it’s en vogue to be mindful of the stuff that we choose to keep in our lives. Sam and Angela from The Spacemakers were on the show chatting about creating space, not only physically, but in our mental spaces, too. We had a great conversation about who they are, what they do to keep their client’s stuff (and peace of mind) in order, systems, and a couple of DIY organizing tips.The Spacemakers can be found here: Website: https://www.thespacemakers.caIG: @the.space.makersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespacemakersPO/Thanks for listening, and if you’re able, please take a moment to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it helps the show grow and reach more listeners! Music for PodCoast: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The post Episode 23: Making Space, Outreach and Organizing Systems appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of the Nest Yoga Online What is practice, and why do we choose to practice something? It could be major scales, jump shots or yoga. Sarah Jane from The Nest Yoga Online speaks to us about the importance of yoga practice, and how she works with her students to discover why they want to start and cultivate a yoga into their routine. Further we spoke about the shift from a physical brick and mortar studio to an online space, and we discussed her heart for supporting childless not by choice (CNBC) women. Sarah Jane & The Nest Yoga can be found here: Website: The Nest Hot YogaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nestyogastudioIG: @thenestyogastudio Music for PodCoast: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The post Episode 22: Yoga Practice, Shifting to Online & Creating an Inclusive Space appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Explore Vancouver Island Vancouver Island is a stunning place to visit, and we have the privilege to be able to call this place Home. Brendan Milholm is an adventure enthusiast who joined me to chat about bringing small groups of people to some select spots around the Island, whether that’s hiking, mountain biking, surfing or visiting some of the many great wineries and breweries that Vancouver Island has to offer. We also discuss collaboration, the “Magic Bus” and finding some hidden gems off the beaten path. Hope you enjoy this episode, and could you please take the time to leave a rating on iTunes and sharing with your friends on FB or Instagram. Brendan and Explore Vancouver Island can be found here: Website: https://www.explorevanisland.comIG: @explore.vancouverislandFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorevanisland Music for Podcoast: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The post Ep. 21: Collaboration, The Magic Bus and Exploring off the Beaten Path appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Julien Photography Another beautiful day on the West Coast of Canada brings another episode of Podcoast by CutCoast. How do you capture the moments on your special day? How do you stay on top of a constantly shifting and changing industry? How do you stay positive when life throws you a lemon? I had the great opportunity to speak with our dear pals Steve and Courtney Julien from Julien Photography. Seven years ago, they photographed our wedding in Snowpocalypse 2014, Nanaimo Edition, and they have shot so many beautiful weddings since then. It was an absolute joy to connect with them again and hear how they have been keeping on. If you get any value out of the podcast, please share it in your IG stories, on Facebook, or subscribe on iTunes and toss a rating on there. Thanks so much for listening! The Juliens can be found just about everywhere…Instagram: @julienphotography, @courtneyjulienbeautyboudoirFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/julienphotographyWebsite: https://www.julienphotography.ca Music for Podcoast: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The post Episode 20: Wedding Photography, Staying Educated & Turning Lemons into Lemonade appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of RBF Julia Kim is my guest this week. I met her about a year ago, as her partner and I were in a wedding party together, and I was taken aback by her energy, helpfulness and kindness. A few months ago, Julia created Rich Bitch Finances (RBF) on IG; a page with tips and information about personal investments and claiming your wealth. Her content is engaging, helpful, and her heart is for teaching others about a positive wealth mindset. In our chat, we take some time to denounce the potential evils of money and other myths, talk about personal investments, and the eight forms of capital. *Note LLC stands for Limited Liability Company You can find Julia on Instagram: @richbitchfinances Music for PodCoast provided by: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The post Episode 19: Debunking Money Myths, Personal Investments and 8 Forms of Capital appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Knight Studios Happy Wednesday folks, and that means another podcast for your ears. This one was a pleasure to record, and I really enjoyed my conversation with creativity Superman, Ray Knight from Knight Studios. I’ve known Ray for a long while, and it was great to reconnect with him and fill in […] The post Episode 18: Creative Video, Little Expansions & Amplifying your Signal appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Dylan Benson (Better with Adventure) My guest this week is basically the “Most Interesting Man in the World” meme. When I was preparing for the podcast, I kept learning some interesting facets of his life that it was difficult to hone in on what to ask! Dylan Benson (@betterwithadventure) sat with me […] The post Episode 17: Adventuring, SEO 101 and Social Media Engagement appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Jody Grimm My guest this week is a fellow podcaster, Vancouver Island transplant from Alberta, and aspiring chef. Jody Grimm spoke to me about some great topics, and how she came out to Vancouver Island despite some friction, how she lives her life with vision and purpose; and how she gets and […] The post Episode 16: Purpose, Vision, and Strength Through Vulnerability appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Malcom Owen-Flood My guest on the podcast this week has been a voice in my head over the last little while. With his co-hosting insights around DIY recording on German spitfire mixing engineer’s “The Self-Recording Band Podcast”, and as a host of a music business podcast with co-host Marcus Manhas; “Your Band […] The post Episode 15: Podcasting, Mastering, and Helping your Band not Suck at Business appeared first on CutCoast.

The (beginning of the) Story of Worthy Clothiers Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not easily excitable, but I was so pumped to record this podcast for a couple of reasons: 1) I got to record with people in my house at my dining room table 2) I got to borrow a ballin’ microphone […] The post Edisode 14: Fashion, Sustainability and Starting a Business from the Ground Up appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Elisha Voetberg Today’s podcast is a bit different, and we’re extending our reach down into the panhandle of Idaho. Elisha Voetberg is my guest this week on the show, and we had a great conversation about his podcast, the side projects that they have on the go, and passive income. I hope […] The post Episode 13: Podcasts, Side Projects and Passive Income appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Isla Collective My guest on the podcast this week is Mariko Lee Brown, founder and operator of the Isla Collective online store of curated goods from Vancouver Island Makers. It is a pleasure to speak to Mariko, as she is such a wealth of knowledge in so many business aspects. Here we […] The post Episode 12: E-Commerce, Authenticity, and Becoming a Support Local Champion appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Kate Lawson Makeup Kate Parenteau is on the podcast today, talking about her journey as a freelance make-up artist, collaboration with photographer, Sarah Bowman and to a hobby that someone might not know about. You can find Kate Lawson here:IG: @katelawsonmakeupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/katelawsonmakeup Music for PodCoast provided by: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: […] The post Episode 11: Make-up, Collaboration & Unexpected Side Projects appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Strathcona Art Patrick Kuhn from Strathcona Art is a guest on Podcoast today. He is a Nanaimo-based artist who has been making some great creative strides forward, and has been successfully selling his art and clothing through his own Shopify store. We had a great chat about creative process, staying true to […] The post Episode 10: Creative Process, Conviction, and Art as Healing appeared first on CutCoast.

The Story of Aux Box Landon Sheck is my guest on the podcast this week. He is one of my favourite people to talk to due to his conviction, unwillingness to compromise on quality, to create a great product that is counter-cultural to how the housing industry views construction. We talked about some of the […] The post Episode 9: Pre-Fabrication, Shifting Stigmas, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome appeared first on CutCoast.