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I Left The City
by Hastings County
If you’ve ever fantasized about moving to cottage country, you need to hear these stories. In every episode of I Left the City, we talk to a talented and skilled professional who moved to Hastings County, Ontario to find a wildly authentic life.If you’re inspired to make the move and start a business in a place halfway between Toronto and Ottawa with affordable real estate, welcoming neighbours, and four-season natural amenities, visit investinhastings.ca for startup and relocation advice, commercial property listings, and many other helpful resources for business.I Left the City is an initiative of the Hastings County Economic Development department. It’s hosted and executive produced by Michelle Samson, a former radio broadcaster and economic developer who found her calling when she founded economic development podcasting agency Storied Places Media. As someone who grew up in a small town, moved to the city, then returned, she loves being nosy about where people have lived, and why
Episodes
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Wildly Successful: Free Business Advice from the Small Business Centre - Episode 46
We're continuing our “Wildly Successful” mini-series with another organization that can help you move your business or start a new one in Hastings County. The Small Business Centre in Belleville is a free service that helps entrepreneurs at every phase, whether they're just starting out or…
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Wildly Successful: Bancroft is a Hidden Gem for Entrepreneurs - Episode 45
We're continuing our “Wildly Successful” mini-series with another organization that can help you move your business or start a new one in Hastings County. In this episode, Krystal Campbell, the vice chair of the Bancroft Business Improvement Area, tells us how the BIA supports businesses in...
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Wildly Successful: Moving is Hard but Marmora’s Ambassadors Can Help - Episode 44
The “Wildly Successful” mini-series continues with another organization that can help you move your business or start a new one in Hastings County. In this episode, we're featuring the Municipality of Marmora and Lake’s Community Ambassadors Program, which matches seasoned locals with newcomers…
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Wildly Successful: Grow Your Business with the Chamber of Commerce - Episode 43
We're continuing our “Wildly Successful” mini-series with another organization that can help you move your business or start a new one in Hastings County. The Central and North Hastings Chamber of Commerce helps business owners grow through networking, referrals, and education. In this episode,...
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Wildly Successful: Explore Finance and Business Resources with Community Futures - Episode 42
We’re doing something a little different with the I Left the City podcast. Our new “Wildly Successful” mini-series features organizations that can help you move your business or start a new one in Hastings County. In this first episode, Mary Lynn Rutledge tells us about the Community Futures of...
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A Software Entrepreneur Buys an Art Gallery in Tweed - Episode 41
Paul Kite is the owner of the art gallery Quinn's of Tweed. In this episode, we talk about how this former software entrepreneur found himself moving to Tweed and taking over a gallery without any previous experience in the art world, how he managed to quickly settle into a small town after a...
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An HR Professional Opens a Bookstore in Stirling - Episode 40
Tracey Starrett left her corporate HR job to do something many bookish people have fantasized about: open a bookstore. Tracey’s journey with the Stirling Book Company has lots of relatable lessons for anyone with a dream business percolating in the back of their mind. She talks about making the...
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A Former Stunt Rider Builds an All-Electric Motocross Track - Episode 39
Dan Turcotte is a man who's worn many hats: radio host, record producer, professional stunt bicycle rider. These days, Dan is the CEO of Pet Shop Productions in Toronto and TerreMX, a first of its kind all-electric motocross facility in Hastings County. In this episode, Dan shares the TerreMX...
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A Graphic Designer Leaves the City Without Leaving Her Career - Episode 38
Shevon Sigouin is a graphic designer from Toronto preparing to move to Hastings County. In this episode, she shares her long-standing connection to the county, why now felt like the right time to leave the city, and how the move will (and won’t!) impact her work. She also shares free branding...
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A Couple in Tech Builds a Glamping Dome in Maynooth - Episode 37
Rick Dolishny and Jenn Carr are a world-travelling couple that bought a property in Hastings County and saw an opportunity to build a glamping experience unlike anything in Ontario. But getting Maynooth Station Lodge off the ground turned out to be more challenging than expected. In this episode,...
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Re-Introducing: I Left the City
After a three year hiatus, I Left the City is back with all new stories about business owners and professionals bringing their wildly authentic dreams to life in Hastings County. The episodes have a new sound, a new host, and a new option to listen or *watch* on the Hastings County Economic...
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Paul Backewich - Architect - Episode 36
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, chats with Paul Backewich, an architect who recently left the big city and made Hastings County his home....
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Zach Reid - Align Coffee - Episode 35
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Zach Reid, co-owner of Align Coffee.
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Susan Lewis - Emerald Earring - Episode 34
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Susan Lewis who recently opened her new business the Emerald Earring in downtown Madoc.
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Janice Chrysler - Mindful Journey - Episode 33
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Janice Chrysler of Mindful Journey in Marmora and Lake.
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Shari Pearce - Madoc & District Chamber of Commerce - Episode 32
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Shari Pierce, President of the Madoc and District Chamber of Commerce.
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Kings Mill Cider - Episode 31
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Margaret Van Helvoort and Kees Morsink, owners of Kings Mill Cider in Stirling-Rawdon Township.
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Joyce Ioannou Episode 30
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Joyce Ioannou, a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Reflexology & Wellness Coach. Joyce owns and operates Cedars Wellness Clinic & Retreat in Marmora &...
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Natasha Kasmaii Alves Episode 29
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Natasha Kasmaii Alves, a Technical Curriculum Developer, Presenter and Entrepreneur who recently purchased For The Halibut Fish & Chips in Bancroft with...
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Kelly Beulieu Episode 28
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Kelly Beulieu, a teacher and owner/operator of The Good Daughter in Bancroft.
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Christine McLean Episode 27
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Christine McLean, found of Creative Minds Retreat, a consultancy and career coaching business.
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Emily O'Donnell-MacKinnon Episode 26
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Emily O'Donnell MacKinnon, owner and operator of Mack Attack Outdoors.
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Dionne Baker Episode 25
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Dionne Baker, founder and owner of Shop Boss Secrets.
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I Left The City - Episode 24 - Laura Reavie
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Laura Reavie, founder and owner of Skootamatta Environmental Consulting Inc.
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I Left The City - Episode 23 - Lee Knuttila
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Lee Knuttila, founder and owner of Quietly Coffee.
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I Left The City - Episode 22 - John Bondar
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with John Bondar, President of Shannonville Motorsport Park.
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I Left The City - Episode 21 - Andrew MacDonald
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Andrew MacDonald, Co-Founder of KASAMA Marketing.
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I Left The City - Episode 20 - Dr. Sandy Musclow
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Dr. Sandy Musclow, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and owner of Foundation Stone Medicine.
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I left the city - Episode 19 - Tim Porter
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Tim Porter, the founding and current Artistic Director of Tweed and Company Theatre.
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I left the city - Episode 18 - Ro Munich
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Ro Munich, owner and operator of the Arlington Hotel in Maynooth, ON
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I left the city - Episode 17 - Michelle Annette Tremblay
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Michelle Annette Tremblay of WordBird Media
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I left the city - Episode 16 - Timmy Boyle
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with comedian Timmy Boyle.
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I left the city - Episode 15 - Melanie Williams
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Melanie Williams who has built her law practice in Marmora and Lake.
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I left the city - Episode 14 - David Ferguson
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with wood worker David Ferguson.
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I left the city - Episode 13 - Jane Johnson
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Jane Johnson of Hidden Potential Consulting.
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I left the city - Episode 12 - Alysha Dominico
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with communications expert Alysha Dominico, co-founder of Tangible Words, a company that helps businesses across Ontario and beyond market themselves online.
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I Left the City - Episode 11 - Jaimie Jolly
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with professional make-up artist Jaimie Jolly. Jaimie was a cottager in the area for years but hated to leave so she decided to bring her salon and family to Hastings County...
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I Left the City - Episode 10 - Sukhan Bains
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with accountant Sukhan Bains, who moved from India to build a unique business and lifestyle in Bancroft. Sukhan helps businesses keep their books in order while finding lots of...
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I Left the City - Episode 9 - Michele Gallo
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with electrician Michele Gallo, who chose northern Hastings County for the location of his company Gallo Teck where he is helping to bring solar energy to homes, cottages and...
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I Left the City - Episode 8 - June Wells
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with photographer June Wells, who turned her vacation property in Coe Hill into her year-round home and business. She operates Tin House Woodworking and gift shop with her...
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I Left the City - Episode 7 - Logan Krupa
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Logan Krupa, who returned from the city to his small town roots to run his family bar and restaurant. He recently opened the Bancroft Brewing Company to provide local…
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I Left the City - Episode 6 - Carly & Shaun
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Carly O’Neill and Shaun Zoernack who moved from the Rockie Mountains to settle in Hastings County and open the Lakehouse Restaurant on Paudash Lake near Bancroft.
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I Left the City - Episode 5 - Jenn Bennett
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Jenn Bennett, who returned from the big city to her small town roots and now operates Jenn Creative Consulting in Marmora. Jenn balances her own business with a growing...
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I Left the City - Episode 4 - Trevor Telford
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Trevor Telford of the Black River Retreat, a private couples retreat getaway in Tweed. Black River Retreat is renowned for the atmosphere and amazing food that Trevor...
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I Left the City - Episode 3 - Luca Molteni
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Italian chef Luca Molteni, who opened The Barn Chefs with his wife Sarah Woods. After traveling the world cooking amazing dishes, Luca has settled in Coe Hill and is…
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I Left the City - Episode 2 - Jackie Jarrell
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with women’s hockey star Jackie Jarrell, who recently opened her own training centre in Tyendinaga Township to help up and coming athletes reach their peak performance.
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I Left the City - Episode 01 - Sandor Johnson
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with actor and model Sandor Johnson, who spends the summer months in Hastings County. The former All My Children actor and Calvin Klein model opened Potter Settlement Vineyards...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you’ve ever fantasized about moving to cottage country, you need to hear these stories. In every episode of I Left the City, we talk to a talented and skilled professional who moved to Hastings County, Ontario to find a wildly authentic life.If you’re inspired to make the move and start a business in a place halfway between Toronto and Ottawa with affordable real estate, welcoming neighbours, and four-season natural amenities, visit investinhastings.ca for startup and relocation advice, commercial property listings, and many other helpful resources for business.I Left the City is an initiative of the Hastings County Economic Development department. It’s hosted and executive produced by Michelle Samson, a former radio broadcaster and economic developer who found her calling when she founded economic development podcasting agency Storied Places Media. As someone who grew up in a small town, moved to the city, then returned, she loves being nosy about where people have lived, and why
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If you’ve ever fantasized about moving to cottage country, you need to hear these stories. In every episode of I Left the City, we talk to a talented and skilled professional who moved to Hastings County, Ontario to find a wildly authentic life.If you’re inspired to make the move and start a...
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