Parry Sound Chamber Chat Podcast
Chamber Manager Chris McDonald chats with business owners across the region to dig a little deeper into the stories that made them local entreprenuers.
Episodes
In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, host Chris McDonald sits down with Moose FM morning host Kathy Jennings for a conversation about the power of local radio and community connection in Parry Sound. Kathy shares insights from behind the microphone, discusses the role local media plays in keeping residents informed and engaged, and reflects on the stories, events, and people that make the region unique. It's an engaging convers...
In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, host Chris McDonald sits down with Carrie Campbell, Executive Director of Enliven Cancer Care, to discuss the growing need for compassionate, community-based cancer support across Muskoka and the Parry Sound region. Carrie shares the deeply personal story that led her to the organization after losing her husband to cancer, and how that experience inspired her mission to help others facing si...
In this episode of the Chamber Chat Podcast, host Chris McDonald sits down with Rachel and Ryan, the founders of Sound Yarn & Fiber, to share the inspiring story behind one of the region’s fastest-growing creative businesses.
Rachel opens up about her lifelong passion for knitting and fiber arts, growing up on a farm, and how chronic illness unexpectedly became the catalyst for innovation. Together, she and Ryan transforme...
In this episode of Chamber Chat, Chris sits down with Ben, the founder of Harbour Hot Sauce, to talk about how a passion project born during the pandemic turned into a growing local business.
From experimenting in his kitchen while living out west to building a recognizable brand across Ontario, Ben shares the journey behind his small-batch hot sauce company—rooted in creativity, persistence, and a love of bold flavour. He div...
We dive into three big areas of Peter’s work:
• His journey building a successful headshot photography business• The impact of his People of Parry Sound Project and the stories behind the lens
• His role as Co-Chair of the Parry Sound Area Founders Circle and supporting local entrepreneurship and business mentorship
It’s a thoughtful conversation packed with creativity, community, and inspiration.
In this first episode, we go beyond the iconic logo and really get to know Josh — what led him into entrepreneurship, how North of Muskoka has evolved over the years, the challenges and wins along the way, community involvement and partnerships, and where he sees himself and the business heading in the future.
It’s authentic, insightful, and a great reminder of the stories behind our local businesses.
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