I Love Cambridge

Meet Sara Witmer from Kidsability

Email: switmer@kidsability.ca Phone: 519-886-8886 ext. 1203 Website: https://www.kidsability.ca

Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR26GTTESTg

Meet Dianne McLeod from Cambridge Food Bank Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sypC5TjSqNI

Website: https://ilovecambridge.ca

Meet The Wandering Cajun, Darnell Evers Jr. from Rhythm & Brews

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/kiOMLFNxU9k

Website: https://ilovecambridge.ca/

Meet Erin Moraghan from Nutrition for Learning

Meet Clinton Czapla from Crunch Fitness

Email : raymond@gooil.ca Phone : 6472277296 Website: www.gooil.ca

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

Meet Andrew Byer from Rhythm and Brews. Andrew has been in the brewing business since 2001 and opened Rhythm and Brews in 2018. Rhythm and Brews specializes in bringing music and beer together! They brew all their beers in house and are currently working on getting their IPA into the LCBO. Watch the episode to hear more!

Order their beers here: https://rhythmandbrews.ca/#beer

Meet Mallory Carson from Cambridge Community Players, formally known as Galt Little Theatre. Cambridge Community Players has been putting on performances since the 1930s, but they are presently on pause due to COVID-19. However, they are looking into offering one-act plays that could be recorded and streamed for theatre lovers to enjoy! Currently, on their website, they are holding an online auction to help support them and the shows to come in the new year. Watch the episode to hear more about Cambridge Community Players!

Check out their website: cambridgecommunityplayers.com

Meet Gabby Dozois from At Lash. Gabby has been in the lash industry for about 7 years and her background is in medical aesthetics. Gabby originally started from a home business, and now operates from a storefront downtown Galt. The services they offer include lash extensions, waxing, fillers, makeup, and more! Watch to learn more about At Lash.

! Laura has been a photographer for nearly 20 years in Cambridge. Her speciality is focusing on the beauty around us, that is often overlooked or taken for granted. She offers many different prints or custom wall art ranging from nature, abstract, and more! Watch the episode to hear more about Laura.

Meet Nicole & Rick from Ernies Roadhouse. Ernie's Roadhouse is a welcoming place for friends to gather, share a meal and a drink, enjoy entertainment, and enjoy good company. The original Ernie's opened in 1979 and has been going strong since, even despite COVID they were able to still offer takeout and are now fully open! They have a variety of food on their menu and they recently won an award for their burgers. Watch the episode to hear more about Ernie's Roadhouse!

Meet Nicole Ranton from NJR Beaute Studio. Nicole is an eyelash technician that currently works out of her home studio. She will soon be expanding her services by working in collaboration with Cloud Nine Spa. She currently offers lash lifts and lash extensions. However, once moving locations she will offer a variety of services such as facials, chemical peels, body waxing, brow waxing/tints, laser hair removal, and more! Watch the episode to hear more about NJR Beaute Studio!

Meet Michelle Baril from Four Fathers Brewing Co. Their business started back in 2009 by four hockey fathers that all had a passion for beer. During COVID they offered home delivery and online orders, and now you are able to dine-in the restaurant. They are now opening an event area for weddings, events, etc. Watch the episode to hear more about Four Fathers!

Meet Lisa Rankin from Lisa's Pet Care. Lisa started off by volunteering with animals to train/walk them. Her passion quickly grew and she wanted this to become her full-time job, thus began Lisa's Pet Care! Their services include dog walking, sitting & visitation, wedding services, and more! Watch the episode to hear more!

Lisa's website: lisa-pet.services

Meet Corina Dunn and Lori Distel from Penny and Pound Theatre. Founded in 2015, Penny & Pound Theatre Productions is Cambridge, Ontario's premier, not-for-profit youth theatre company. Their target age range for actors is typically between 14-24 years old. Penny & Pound Theatre Productions' mission is to offer the youth and young adults of Cambridge and area the opportunity to perform in full-scale, professional-quality, youth-only productions to enhance their abilities and enrich their love of theatre to their greatest potential. Watch the episode to hear more!

Meet Tabitha Watson and Sidney Howlett from Homer Watson Gallery. Homer Watson House & Gallery is the standing homestead and art studio of Canadian Artist Homer Ransford Watson (1855 – 1936).

Today the Homer Watson House & Gallery aims to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Homer Watson’s creative spirit through appreciation, enjoyment, and practice of the visual arts. Through exhibitions, events, programs, and a museum space of the late artist's studio, the Homer Watson House & Gallery has something for everyone. Watch the episode to hear more!

Meet Sarah Nagus from Bumblebabee Boutique. Sarah moved to Cambridge in May right after graduating from the Western University Business Management program (BMOS) for work, and after getting a taste of downtown she decided to get more involved and open her own store. She felt Cambridge was in need of local baby products, so she thought to serve the community by bringing in high-quality Canadian goods, plus some other imports! They have a wide array of different baby items, so watch the episode to hear more!

Their website: bumblebabee.ca

Meet Dawn Clifford from No Udder. Dawn and her husband recently took over the business, located downtown Cambridge. No Udder icecream is plant-based, which means there is no dairy, but it still tastes good! They make all their ice cream in-store, and offer many classic flavours such as cookies and cream or mint chocolate chip, but also more fun flavours like lavender or cotton candy. You can also order pints of ice cream, so you can take the great taste home! Watch the episode to hear more.

Their website: no-udder-ice-cream.square.site

Meet Madi Warnock from Galt Juice Company. Galt Juice Company was started in 2014 and was built on the principle that in order for people to find balance in their lives they need the proper tools. They offer organic cold press juice, plant-powered salads, smoothies, wraps, and customized cleanses and even deliver to your home! Watch the episode to hear more.

Meet Chelsi Rodrigues from Whole Health. Chelsi is a personal fitness trainer and as of April this year she began Whole Health. She has been a trainer for over 4 years and a nutritionist 3 years. Her approach to personal fitness is different than most coaches, as she has an emphasis on mindset. She teaches her clients how to change their perspective and find confidence in themselves every step of their journey. Watch the episode to hear more!

Their website: wholehealthchelsi.com

Meet Shannon Markle from Idea Exchange. Idea Exchange is dedicated to creating an environment of curiosity and discovery, inspiring lifelong learning, reading, and creativity in our community at six locations across the City of Cambridge. Access library materials and services as well as online courses, databases, and a variety of programs and events. Enjoy free admission to art exhibitions at the Cambridge Art Galleries and to over a hundred public art galleries across Ontario.

Meet Ryan Pagnacco from Enable Innovation. Enable Innovation is a mechanical engineering firm, but they focus on product development specifically in Canada. Ryan is a Candian Forces veteran who served in Afghanistan, and after being injured in combat, he decided to go to school for engineering. He then was able to take an entrepreneurial course offered for veterans transitioning back into jobs, and then started Enable Innovation. They have a diverse team of engineers and technologists, such as a mechatronic engineer and an aerospace engineer. Their goal is as they grow, they will have more diverse engineers on their team for different outlooks on their projects. Their services are provided on an "as-needed" basis and can help with small or big projects their clients may need through the manufacturing process. Watch the episode to hear more!

Their website: enableinnovation.ca

Meet Rick and Maggie Gallinger from Top Notch Concierge. Top Notch Concierge helps busy professionals organize and manage their lives, which in turn helps to reduce stress and give them more quality time. Each service will differ for clients, but some examples of services they offer are running errands, grocery shopping, home organization, and much more. Their goal is to make their clients lives easier in any aspect they can! Watch the episode to hear more.

Their website: top-notchconcierge.com

Meet Arthur & Jenn Gralec from Tiny Cakes. Arthur and Jenn are husband and wife and started Tiny Cakes Bakery in Cambridge in 2010. They offer cakes, pastries, desserts, cookies, and breads. During COVID-19 they are offering pickup for their desserts! Watch the episode to hear more.

Meet Tim from Diamond Martial Arts.

Diamond Martial Arts is a professional full-time studio located in central Cambridge, Ontario. They have been in business for over 18 years and are proud members of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. They offer Kenpo Karate programs for teens and adults and will soon be adding back one of a kind kids programs. They also offer many fitness classes focusing on cardio, strength training, and fitness kickboxing.

. Grand River Film Festival celebrates and inspires communities through the shared experience of film. They host both an annual festival and year-round film programs dedicated to bringing bold, reflective and inspiring films to Waterloo Region. Due to COVID-19 the regular season for them has had to change, watch the episode to hear more! Their website: grff.ca

Meet Rosalind Horne from Community Support Connections. Community Support Connections work with more than 700 volunteers in Cambridge, Kitchener, North Dumfries, and Waterloo to help 7,600 local seniors and adults with disabilities stay in their own homes. They do this by strategically focusing on four areas to maximize impact: Nutrition, Physical Health, Social Wellbeing, and Help at Home.

The safety and health of their clients, volunteers, and staff are of paramount importance to them, and they are taking proactive measures to ensure they help mitigate the risks of COVID-19 exposure and do their part as an organization to ‘flatten the curve’ of the outbreak. Check out the episode to learn more!

Their website: communitysupportconnections.org

Meet Mike Embry from New Approach Dog Training. The New Approach Dog Training staff has had many years of hands-on professional experience. These experiences made them realize that conventional dog training is unsuccessful, inspiring them to have a "new approach". They implement distinct strategies and study the psychology of a dog's thought process, which will lead down the path to true training success. Keep watching to learn more!

Their website: newapproach.ca

Meet Assad Quraishi from Haunted Castle Gaming. Assad had a passion for board games since he was a child, as well as a passion for game design and an intuitive knowledge on how to sell card games, so he knew that starting his own gaming company was his destiny. At Haunted Castle gaming, they believe games are a powerful tool in education and personal growth. Watch the episode to find out more! Their website: hauntedcastlegaming.com

Meet James Wyatt.

James is the owner of Kazoku Martial Arts Centre. James is really excited to share with you his studio, his mission, and why he loves Cambridge. He shares his studio, programs, back story, how they're handling Covid-19 and any other questions you might have for us. Enjoy the show!!

Meet Bridget Jensen from Better Bedtime. Better Bedtime is a service that focuses on helping your baby and you sleep better. As a parent, it can be hard getting your newborn or child to sleep at night or stay asleep through the night. Better Bedtime was created to help navigate parents through this. Keep watching to find out more!

Their website: BetterBedtime.ca

Meet Brian Banks from Nutrition for Learning.

Nutrition for Learning is a charitable organization that helps to provide food for children in school. Keep watching to learn what they are doing to help during COVID-19. We hope you enjoy the show! Their website: www.nutritionforlearning.ca

Meet Autumn Fernandes from One Movement Dance Centre. Her business is located downtown Cambridge and is a "No-Bully" dance studio. One Movement believes it only takes one positive movement to create change. We hope you enjoy the show!

Meet Greg Gardner from Sugar Daddies bakery. It seems everybody is talking about the KETO diet or lifestyle these days.

Now for those of you that think keto means giving up sweets, guess again. We found a great little bakery in downtown Cambridge that specializes in keto sweets.

In this interview we talk with co-owner Greg Gardner who shares with us how he got started and how their business has just exploded with success. Enjoy the show.

They can be found online at www.sugerdaddiesbakery.ca, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thisissugardaddies and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sugardaddies_ketobakery/

Meet Rob Puschelberg Rob is the Cambridge "co-owner" of the franchise and part of the MealInAJar.com franchise team. Rob's company provides fresh ready made meals delivered to your home or office weekly in mason jars. The food is made locally and is a great alternative for busy people on the go and it's a healthy alternative to fast food. Enjoy the show. 

Meet Helena Djordjevich. Helena is a local Reflexologist here in Cambridge. In this episode Helena shares with us the benefits of reflexology and how it may be something you'd like to consider. Enjoy the show.

Meet Michele Braniff from The Green Party of Cambridge

Meet Don Weimer. Don is an independent consultant with the proctor Gallagher Institute. If the name Proctor rings a bell, it's because it's the famous personal development coach Bob Proctor. Don shares some really amazing ideas with us in the episode pertaining to goal setting, how important our thinking is and the law of attraction. It's a really fun show and I hope you enjoy it. If you would like to reach out to Don his website is www.donweimer.thinkingintoresults.com or you can email him at donweimer2018@gmail.com.

Meet Katie Hamilton from The Soroptimists Club of Cambridge. The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women program has been helping women around the world since 1972. The program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. Here is a link to their website: https://soroptimistcambridgeon.org/

Meet Sarah Hawthorn. Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Acupuncturist and co-director of Health In Balance. She completed her undergraduate honours degree at the University of Guelph in Biomedical Science and Music. She then went on to complete the four year naturopathic medicine program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. During her internship at CCNM, she worked at the Sherbourne Health Centre for HIV patients. She has additional training in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Auricular Medicine, Total Body Modification and treating the pregnant and pediatric population. She loves working with families to help create healthy habits and to keep everyone healthy through the school year. She is currently studying at the CEDH, to enhance her homeopathic prescribing skills. Sarah was born and raised in Cambridge, ON and lives currently in Guelph, ON. When Sarah is away from the clinic, she enjoys skating, renovating her century home, rock climbing, going to concerts, being outside and spending time at her cottage with her husband and three young children. Link to sarah's website: http://www.health-in-balance.com/

Meet Scott Hamilton. Scott is the candidate for the NDP Party in Cambridge. Scotts shares with us for very interesting ideas and also why you should consider voting for him in the upcoming federal election, October 21st, 2019. Here is a link to Scott's website. http://scotthamiltoncambridge.ca/. I hope you enjoy the show.

Meet Chris Monteiro. Chris is a local videographer, social media manager, and owner of Panoramique Media. Chris makes the use of video come alive with his professional touch. Many of his past experiences include the use of video in the auto industry, the real estate business, sports facilities, food and restaurant, manufacturing, entertainment plus much more. Give your websites and social media presence a professional boost by giving Chris a call and discuss what he can do for you.

Meet Lois Raats. Lois is a business and personal development coach here in the Waterloo region. Lois shares with us how she got started in the business and how she has been able to help many clients with the different challenges running a business has. So if you're just getting started, or looking to elevate your performance, or you might even be looking for an exit strategy, this episode is a must.

Meet Andalyne Tofflemire. Andalyne is the Naturalist & Conservatory manager at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. In this interview, she shares with us everything that goes on here from monarch tagging, weddings and private events and she even talks a little bit about even eating bugs as well. It's a fun interview and we hope you enjoy it.

Meet Rayaz Hassem. Rayaz is the owner of Exotic Detailing & Auto Spa here in Cambridge. Rayaz has loved cars his whole life, if fact he was an auto mechanic for 10 years before discovering it not quite meeting his expectations but he wasn't ready to give up his love for automobiles all together. Rayaz discovered making vehicles look great was more his speed and has been in the car detailing business ever since. You'll see in the interview, Rayaz is a super nice guy and there's probably nobody that can make you car look better than Rayaz. Enjoy the show!

Meet Stephanie Soulis, the President and CEO of the Little Mushroom Catering Company. This company the top catering company in the Waterloo region and they have received many accolades for the excellent food and service.

In this interview Stephanie shares with us what makes her company so unique from farm to table to not tipping her staff. They can be found online at https://littlemushroomcatering.ca/

Mark Silverthorn worked as a lawyer for four of the largest collection agencies operating in Canada for 12 years between 1994 and 2006. Mark had an epiphany after which he decided not to represent creditors, debt buyers, or collection agency Subsequently, Mark began representing consumers struggling with consumer debt. Between 2007 and 2009 Mark spent hundreds of hours interviewing bankruptcy trustees, representatives from the credit counselling industry as well as executives at debt settlement firms. Mark also sent undercover operatives armed with hidden recording devices to meet with bankruptcy trustees, credit counselling firms, and debt settlement firms. For more information about Mark's services, you can find that at... http://www.silverthornlaw.ca You can also watch this interview on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSrYjFjpH1-4nPB5rvoubQ

Andrea is the owner of Breakout Escapes in Cambridge and Brantford. In this episode she shares a great way for teams to collaborate and bond all while having fun. You can find more information about Breakout Escapes at https://www.breakoutescapes.ca/