Good Neighbor Podcast: Mississauga

Ever wonder what truly separates a great recruiting partner from a resume mill? We sit down with founder Zag Dutton of Career Connections Canada to unpack how a boutique firm delivers consistent results for pharmaceutical manufacturing and third‑party logistics teams and why trust, clarity, and relentless questions are the real edge.

Zag traces her journey from launching branches at a national agency to building her own co...

A quiet salon, a steady hand, and a plan built around your dog’s comfort can turn grooming from a chore into genuine care. We sit with Tanya Ellis, owner of  Pooches N' Pals  in Port Credit, to explore why one-on-one appointments, quick turnarounds, and close attention to detail can change a pet’s health journey for the better.

Tanya shares how she left corporate life to take over a local grooming shop and build it in...

What if your dentist knew your name, your story, and your smile’s history and you saw the same trusted face every time? We sit down with Dr. Monica Sierraalta of Apple Day Dental in Mississauga to explore how a solo-practice model delivers something big clinics struggle to match: personal, consistent care grounded in genuine relationships.

 Dr.  Dr. Sierraalta   opens up about building a family focused practice where preve...

Ever wonder what really happens between a bright idea and a building you can walk through? We sit down with architect Greg Reuter of Reuter Architecture to trace that path, listening to clients, shaping concepts, navigating zoning and building code, and delivering construction documents and contracts that keep projects on budget and on schedule. Greg’s boutique practice focuses on small apartment buildings under six stories, retire...

Think oral surgeons are just dentists with a few extra tools? Gavin from CVOS Oral Surgery pulls back the curtain on what genuine specialty care looks like and why training, volume, and culture can transform a stressful procedure into a confident, well-supported experience. We trace CVOS from its Credit Valley roots to a network serving Halton, Peel, Hamilton, and Niagara, then dive into the clinical and human factors that set outc...

What if the help your neighbours need is as close as your closet? We sit down with Bill Shields, founder of SafetyNet Charities, to explore a rare model that keeps essentials truly free for families: clothing, diapers, housewares, and furniture while offering one-to-one tutoring that helps stop poverty from passing to the next generation. With more than 9,000 families served and 100–150 new families added each month, Bill shares wh...

What happens when faith meets food security? Garth Soso answers this question through his remarkable journey with Soso World Ministries. This organization has transformed from serving 30 people to supporting 2,000 weekly clients across 14 food banks in the Greater Toronto Area.

The conversation shatters common misconceptions about food bank users. "The demographics have changed," Garth reveals, explaining how emp...

Ever wondered what separates a true builder from a contractor? In this enlightening conversation with Andrew Parker, third-generation master carpenter and owner of Partex Design Build, we uncover the essential differences that could save your next home renovation project from disaster.

Andrew shares his family's deep roots in construction, dating back to his grandfather and father before him, explaining how this gener...

Meet Moreno Zulu, a local songwriter whose creative journey began in 2013 with a friend's suggestion to try rapping. What started as casual basement recordings quickly blossomed when his first YouTube upload generated unexpected enthusiasm from his peers. Moreno's story exemplifies how passion, discipline, and being in "the right place at the right time" can create remarkable opportunities.

One defining...

Have you ever wondered if there's more to personal development than just becoming a better version of yourself? What if your growth could impact not just your life, but the entire universe?

Meet Morgan O. Smith, a meditation practitioner of 22 years whose transformative experiences led him to create multiple ventures dedicated to human potential. As founder of Bodhi Mental Care and Wellness, co-founder of Kmore for in...

What does it take to transform passion into purpose? DJ Akeem answers this question with refreshing honesty as he shares his journey from timid beginner to confident music entrepreneur on this episode of the Good Neighbour Podcast.

Since November 2012, DJ Akeem has been bringing communities together through music, though he admits the path wasn't always smooth. "For the first half of the years, I was really more ...