Hosted by Paul Cressman · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 27 episodes
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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.
Paul Cressman hosts Stories from the Firecircle, a business show with 27 episodes published.
On this episode, I’m joined by Brendan Riley, owner and operator of Marmora Retreat in Marmora, Ontario. Originally from South Africa, Brendan has called Canada home for nearly two decades, spending much of his career in
In this episode, I sit down with Lejla Pekaric, a business mentor on Firecircle’s Ignite team. Though Lejla began her career in accounting, her work has evolved into executive coaching, organizational systems development
On this episode, I sit down with Pamela Joy Howse, owner and operator of The Spa at Halcyon, near Nakusp, BC. Pamela describes herself as a natural helper—someone who truly loves taking care of people, and it shows in th
On today’s episode, I talk with Kerri Howarth about a wide variety of topics. Our conversation winds, in part, because Kerri has lived a full life of twists and turns and she has been involved in many diverse and meaning
On this episode, I sit down with Jason Bacon, a longtime Firecircle business mentor who has quickly earned a reputation as our team’s financial guru. If you’ve reached Step 5 of the Firecircle 5x5, chances are you’ve had
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 capturing them as a hob
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’s a valuable skill t
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 beverages with curated culin
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 entrepreneurship is ‘go,
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 on this pod. Jordan c
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 horses through equine
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 Newfoundland but packed up hi
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 busy life. Lowanda is a
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 they need to be succe
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 visitors to unwind, as w
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 of the Russian Doukhob
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 dream business came
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 has successfully batt
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 what this amazing thing
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 Carly Kowalski is a
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Stories from the Firecircle is hosted by Paul Cressman. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 27 episodes.
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