of Kelowna - your local podcast
of Kelowna is a relaxed, long-form conversational series that highlights the personal journeys of local business owners and creators — helping listeners feel more connected to the city they love
Episodes
66 episodes
Ponderosa Valley Landscape and Design of Kelowna
This week on of Kelowna, we sit down with Trevor from @ponderosavalleylandscape.Trevor’s path has taken him from growing up around Vancouver and Powell River, to working as a mechanic in Alberta and eventually finding his way back to som...
Brutal Fermented Condiments of Kelowna
Hayden from Brutal Condiments is a local fermenter turning Okanagan produce into pepper sauces, mustards, miso, soy sauce, horseradish, and all kinds of wild, aged condiments.We talk about his path from kitchens and pastry work to...
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Hippomouth Inventory of Kelowna
Kim joins of Kelowna to share a life story that has taken her from a farm outside Prince George, to Burnaby, to the Cayman Islands, and eventually to Kelowna.Growing up around animals, 4H, hard work, and northern BC winters shap...
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Baked - Custom Cakes & Sweets of Kelowna
Cindy, owner of Baked Custom Cakes and Sweets in downtown Kelowna, joins the podcast to share her journey from being born in Guangzhou, China, to growing up in Vancouver, finding her way into baking and pastry, and eventually building a custom ...
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Motor Werke of Kelowna
We sit down with Chris for a conversation about cars, craft, family and the road that led him to opening his own shop.Chris’s love for European cars started in the back seat of a mid 80s BMW and eventually took him from Ontario, to autom...
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Grandma Susan of Kelowna
One year later.What started as me just wanting to sit down, chat, and get to know people has grown into something really special. This anniversary episode looks back at the very first recording I made into the mics. A big tha...
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Luxury Muck of Kelowna
Luxury Muck creates art that is dark, strange, imaginative, and unmistakably original. Jordan joins me to talk about childhood creativity, the influences that shaped his style, and the way his work intertwines the edgy with a softness.
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Two Blue Prints Styling of Kelowna
A heartfelt episode about an unstable childhood, the people who stepped in with love and stability, and the resilience that can grow from difficult beginnings. It’s an honest and moving conversation with Ash from @twoblueprints.styling about fa...
FPS - Fluid Power Solutions of Kelowna
Bernie Ryan has lived a life full of movement, hands on learning, and community impact. In this episode, we talk about the road that took him from his early years in Toronto to the life he’s built today through motorcycles, mechanics, and hard ...
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Rockwands of Kelowna
At just 15, Rocklin has already built an incredible story. In this episode, he shares how a love of fantasy, a broken wand, and a pocket knife sparked Rockwands, a handmade business that grew fast through creativity, family support, and word of...
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Opera of Kelowna
In this episode of of Kelowna, I sit down with Rosemary Thomson, Artistic Director of Opera Kelowna, to talk about the journey that shaped her life in music. From growing up in St. Catharines, Ontario, as one of seven kids in a home fi...
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Mycro Greens of Kelowna
Big shoutout to Shawn from Eco Grow Tech, Jared and Jamie from Better Good Agency, formerly Sessions Agency, and Vince, who took care of the design and photography in the early days. Their support played a huge part in helping bring the concept...
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Bibidi of Kelowna
98% of Canadian businesses are small.Most have no employees.Many struggle just to be found.In this episode, we explore the story behind Bibidi — a Central Okanagan-based platform designed to connect independent service pro...
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Koselig Counselling of Kelowna
What happens when the helper becomes the one telling their story?In this episode of of Kelowna, therapist Melissa Campos opens up about her path into mental health work, supporting high achievers through anxiety and burnout, and...
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The Boss Network of Kelowna
She was told she wasn’t “McDonald’s material.”Today, she’s filling rooms with over 100 women.In this episode of of Kelowna, we sit down with a proud Rutland girl who grew up feeling like the quiet shadow in the background...
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MM. Sauce of Kelowna
Matt is a Kelowna born chef whose path into food started early and took him around the world before bringing him back home. From working in Michelin starred kitchens in Copenhagen and San Francisco to becoming a head chef in the Okanagan at jus...
Ben Dunnill of Kelowna
Musician Ben Dunnill is a pianist and vocalist whose lifelong connection to music began in a home filled with instruments, creativity, and encouragement to follow his passion. Ben shares how performing in piano bars as a teenager became his rea...
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Planty of Nosh of Kelowna
We sit down with Marie-Claude, the founder of Planty of Nosh, to explore a journey shaped by food family and resilience. From growing up near Montreal in a tight knit entrepreneurial family to training in culinary school working in France and e...
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Carnist - Ethical Butcher of Kelowna
Tom shares the winding path that brought him from a small village in the Netherlands to building a life—and a butcher shop—in Kelowna. We talk about his upbringing, his education in food design and innovation, and the many roles he held in the ...
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Funktional of Kelowna
Chantal’s life has been shaped by movement, adaptation, and quiet resilience. From a cross-Canada road trip as a child to growing up in Northern BC, navigating family separation, and finding unexpected belonging in Kelowna, her story is one of ...
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Twilight Valley Handwoven Textiles of Kelowna
Join us in this captivating episode of Twilight Valley Handwoven Textiles as we sit down with Jessica Crawford, the creative force behind Twilight Valley Hand Woven Textiles. Discover how Jessica transitioned from a music career to her side hus...
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CHOMP! of Kelowna
Dive into the sweet journey of Leanne and Hallie as they share their inspiring story of building a cookie empire on the latest episode of CHOMP! @chompcookiesca From dreams to delicious realities, discover how passion and partnership create mag...
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Red Bird Brewing of Kelowna
Adam, the visionary behind @RedBirdBrewing. From humble beginnings in Vernon, gold hunting in the Amazon, to creating a community hub in Kelowna, Adam shares his passion for craft beer, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the serendipitous ...
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Okanagan Wedding Photographers of Kelowna
Explore the captivating journey of Michelle, a photographer who seamlessly blends her passion for art and therapy. In this episode, Michelle shares how her advanced academic pursuits in psychology led her to the world of blending counselling an...
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Luckhurst Farm & Distillery of Kelowna
Laura Luckhurst, of Luckhurst Farm and Distillery, shares her journey from Calgary to Connecticut, and eventually to Kelowna, where she and her husband Joe run a successful distillery. The episode delves into Laura's experiences growing up, her...
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