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Neighbour Studio
Welcome to Neighbour Studio, your go-to space for diverse voices and stories. Here, we bring together a mix of podcasts that dive into everything from community stories and local spotlights to insightful conversations across industries. Whether you're here for inspiring interviews, deep dives, or light-hearted chats, our studio is where stories come to life. Tune in and stay connected to your community, one episode at a time.
Episodes
112 episodes
Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 10 - Aysanabee
In this episode of Ancestral Voices: We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with acclaimed Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee.Known for blending powerful storytelling with atmospheric folk and indie sounds, Aysanabee reflects on his m...
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Conversations with Neighbours - Renay Partridge
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Renay Partridge, founder of On the Wagon Mocktails.Founded from Renay’s own journey in long-term sobriety, On the Wagon Mocktails was...
Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 9 - James Vukelich
In this episode of Ancestral Voices: We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe, international speaker, digital creator, and author of The Seven Generations and the Sev...
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Conversations with Neighbours - Michelle Planche
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Michelle Planche to talk about the upcoming Newmarket Craft Beer Festival.The conversation highlights what attendees can expect from the festival, includin...
Conversations with Neighbours - Andrea Botticelli
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with acclaimed Canadian pianist Andrea Botticelli.Known for her originality and sensitivity, Andrea performs on a wide range of keyboard instruments, from the f...
Conversations with Neighbours - David Silverman and Aleli Gulak
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with David Silverman and Aleli Gulak to discuss the Richmond Hill Mentoring Plus Strategy.Created as part of Richmond Hill’s Age-Fr...
Conversations with Neighbours - Absane “Abbie” Ibrahim
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Absane "Abbie" Ibrahim, Founder and Executive Director of the Dare to Rise Foundation, a women-led non-profit based in York Region, Ontario.With over two d...
Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 8 - Jessica McKenzie
In this episode of Ancestral Voices: We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with Jessica McKenzie, the inaugural Miss Indigenous Canada, to reflect on her journey, experiences, and the legacy she built during her reign.Together, they ex...
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Conversations with Neighbours - Myles
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Myles Dininio, a 40-year-old from Mount Albert, Ontario who is taking on an extraordinary challenge, running approximately 8,000 km across <...
Ancestral Voices We Belong Episode 1 - The Wholesome Conscious
In this episode of Ancestral Voices: We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with Indigenous entrepreneur Alexandria Bipatna, founder of The Wholesome Conscious.Alexandria, who introduces herself by her traditional name Starwoman, shares...
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Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 2 - Justin "Jah'Kota" Holness
Kim is back with another episode of Ancestral Voices! This time, she’s joined by her good friend, Justin “Jahkota” Holness. Tune in as these two catch up, share stories, and dive deep into meaningful conversations — all while keeping i...
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Conversations with Neighbours - Mike Smith
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Mike Smith, co-founder of the Newmarket/Aurora chapter of 100 Men Who Give a Damn!.Launched in 2016, the group brings men together on a quarterly basis to ...
Conversations with Neighbours - Umair Malik
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Umair Malik, owner of Equation Hub, a math tutoring centre dedicated to helping students build confidence and succeed.Umair shares hi...
Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 7 - Jesse Wente
In this episode of Ancestral Voices: We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with Jesse Wente, a storyteller, broadcaster, and longtime advocate for Indigenous rights.Born and raised in Toronto, Jesse shares his journey as a writer and s...
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Conversations with Neighbours - Dr. Sabrina Crossley
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Dr. Sabrina Crossley from Align Health Centre to talk about family-focused chiropractic care.As a Webster Certified practitioner, Dr....
Conversations with Neighbours - Brittany Steptoe-Wright
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Brittany Steptoe Wright, Founder & Principal of BSW Design and COO of Steptoe Carpentry.With over 15 years in the construc...
Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 6 - Julian Taylor
In this episode of Ancestral Voices: We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Julian Taylor to explore a remarkable musical journey spanning more than 25 years.From his early days co-founding the ...
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Conversations with Neighbours - MPP Caroline Mulroney
Host Myles Doak sits down with Caroline Mulroney, MPP for York–Simcoe and Ontario’s President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Francophone Affairs.In this special episode marking International Women’s Day, Mulroney discusses the im...
Conversations with Neighbours - Marco Di Girolamo
Host Myles Doak sits down with Marco Di Girolamo, Canadian rugby standout, community builder, and Aurora Sports Hall of Fame inductee, for a powerful conversation about sport, perseverance, and legacy.From discovering rugby in high scho...
Conversations with Neighbours - Jennifer Walker
On this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Jennifer Walker, a Certified Financial Planner with more than three decades of experience in the financial and insurance industry.Jennifer shares her journ...
Conversations with Neighbours - Mayor John Taylor
In this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with John Taylor, Mayor of Newmarket, to reflect on the year that was and look ahead to what’s next for the community.The conversation explores key moments and ...
Rachel and Barbara - Girls Night Out Signature Event
In this episode, Rachel Hawtin of NewRoads Automotive Group is joined by Barb Wallace, the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of York Region, to talk about the upcoming Girls Night Out (GNO) signature event.Taking place March 5 at t...
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Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 5 - Jessa Sky
In this powerful episode of Ancestral Voices We Belong, host Kim Wheatley welcomes Jessa Sky, a Métis Cree singer, keynote speaker, and advocate whose story is rooted in resilience, healing, and cultural reconnection.Originally from Tre...
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Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 4 - Isaac Crosby
In this episode of Ancestral Voices We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with Isaac Crosby, also known as Brother Nature, a Black/Ojibwa agricultural expert dedicated to preserving and sharing Indigenous food knowledge.Rooted in his h...
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