Unfiltered conversations with creators, thinkers, and doers.

Todays guest is Gaston Fernando Lacy Valenzuela. He was born in Sonora Mexico where he earned a Bachelors degree on “International Businesses” before moving to Canada in 2010. In 2011 he started Beach Burrito in Port Dover. In 2014 he went mobile with a food truck and finally in 2021 he opened the famous Tacos & Tequila. Fernando has a passion for mountain biking and food. I've known Fernando for a few years now and he has to be one of the happiest people I know. Not to mention our shared passion for Norfolk County which we've both made our home.

Brendan Barnard is a Toronto-based filmmaker that also spends a lot of time living in a van. His career started by making music videos varying in scale and genres. He’s recently found a love for documentary filmmaking with his first film, One Man’s Trash, earning a spot on the shortlist a the 1.4 Awards in London. He is currently working on a couple new projects that aim to find a middle ground between his interests in the music video and documentary spaces. Ryan is a producer with a portfolio of over 40 music videos for both independent artists and major music labels, including Warner Music and Universal Music. Alongside music videos, Ryan works in Film / TV production, most recently as the Associate Producer on the documentary series Secrets of the Forest for TVOkids. He’s also one of the Co-Founders of the Toronto International Music Video Festival (TIMVF), which brings filmmakers and artists together annually. Ryan is passionate about bringing stories to the screen, and is currently in development on a new feature.

Today's guest is Jeff Bunton. Born in Burlington, Ontario and raised in Hamilton. Eventually leaving to live in Haldimand when he was 29. Jeff has worked in many industries from commercial kitchens, property maintenance, welding, fabrication and lastly brewing and entrepreneurship. Making good things makes Jeff happy.

Todays guest is Marie Walmsley. She was born and raised on Cape Breton Island in a coastal coal mining town in the 1940's and 50's. She later moved to Hamilton, Ontario where she worked as a phone operator for Bell Canada, raised a family of 5 and later worked and retired as a 911 dispatcher. She is now a loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and one great grand child, myself being one of them. Yes today's guest is my Nana. She loves drinking beer and margarita's. She's a super fan of hockey and the Toronto Maple Leafs. she is also a card shark on the poker tables.

What does it take to grow high-quality produce using organic practices? Adam, a dedicated market gardener in Norfolk County, shares his journey to building a thriving, small-scale farm called Branching Path Farm alongside his partner Nica. Selling directly to customers at farmers’ markets, Adam is all about transparency—inviting people to see his crops, compost, and even the pests that come with farming naturally. We talk about the challenges of small-scale agriculture, the future of local food, and how he’s helping others grow their own fresh produce through consultations and workshops. 🌾👨‍🌾Tune in for a down-to-earth conversation about farming, food, and the power of community! 🎙️

Dan Eynon is a young Entrepreneur. Owner and Operator of Forkin Perogy and The Barnyard Patio and Pub. He was born and raised in Norfolk County and grew up in an entrepreneurial environment helping run his parents family business at a young age.

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Franklin, a neurodivergent portrait photographer from Norfolk County, now based in Hamilton. Known for her authentic, thought-provoking images, Alex blends her emotions with those of her subjects to create powerful visual stories. She shares how photography became a tool for processing her own experiences, sparking conversations about mental health, and embracing vulnerability as a strength—both in art and in life. This is an inspiring conversation about creativity, self-expression, and the courage to be seen.

Hannah Dolson is a 26 year old singer, born and raised in Simcoe, Ontario. You can find her dabbling in several areas of local entertainment; whether it’s playing at local music festivals and events with her band “The Echelon”, taking part in local short films and modelling projects, or strutting the stage in pinup pageants. You can even find Hannah taking on an array of fun roles at the Simcoe Little Theatre… you’re sure to see her somewhere! Hannah has also made her debut directing her very first play "The little Shop of Horror's" which you can see at The Little Simcoe Theatre running November 21st – December 8th, 2024.

Today's guest is Martin Gaudet. Originally from Shediac NB, home of the Giant Lobster! Martin grew up a 2 minute walk from a fishing wharf and the beach on the North Humber land straight. He lived between a smoke fish factory and a crab factory. He was raised eating all things seafood, including oysters! Martin has since settled in Port Dover. A small town near water and a beach, where he felt home right away. He's never lost his love of the east coast and seafood and is now known locally as "The Shucking King". Martin now has a mobile Oyster Bar that brings his passion of oysters to Norfolk County! You can hire Martin directly or you can find him at many events around the area.