Meet Bracebridge Entrepreneurs on a 6 Episode Podcast Series
Now you can “visit the bridge” aka Bracebridge Ontario, virtually — with 6 hours of podcast episodes spotlighting our local business owners!
We are excited to share a partnership with the Visionary Life Podcast, where many of our town's incredible entrepreneurs are sitting down with host Kelsey Reidl to share about their journey of opening their business in Bracebridge and why they love living and working here.
In this 6 episode series, you’ll hear interviews with a variety of shop owners, restaurateurs, visionary entrepreneurs and artists — there’s an interview for all to enjoy!
Curt Dunlop &
Jed Corbeil
Co-Owners of The Griffin Gastropub & Events and Muskoka Natural Food Market
Episode #120 features Curt Dunlop & Jed Corbeil who are childhood friends turned multi-passionate business partners. You likely know them as the power duo behind Muskoka Natural Food Market, The Griffin Pub, and many other exciting business ventures, together. These two are sure to bring some laughs to your day, when you tune in!
Krystal Darling
Founder of Belle's Boutique & Darling Bridal
Episode #122 features Krystal Darling who runs not 1 but 2 businesses in town, Darling Bridal & Belle’s Boutique. Krystal has an incredible eye for unique and beautiful clothing items, proving time after time that curating incredible items in her shops is not just a past-time... it's a passion. Tune in to hear how Krystal became a trusted destination for amazing clothing.
Matt & Charlotte Nielsen
Re-launching Nielsen’s Bicycles
Episode #124 features Matt & Charlotte Nielsen, who moved home from the West Coast to re-open Matt’s Dad's business, Nielsen's Bicycles. Nielsen’s is a full service bike shop that was originally started by Matt’s Father, but in 2012 the shop closed indefinitely when his father Kurt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Tune in to hear how Matt & Charlotte decided to take the leap and re-open the shop!
Claire Jordan
Owner of Kala House of Colour
Episode #126 features Claire Jordan, the owner of Kala House of Colour! Kala is one of the cutest, most unique retail shops in Downtown Bracebridge - offering shoppers a collection of colourful, handmade and environmentally-friendly home goods, clothing & gifts. Tune in to hear how she curates home goods that her shoppers go crazy for!
Stephanie Dunn
Co-Owner of The Pasta Shoppe by Beat the Wheat
Episode #128 features Stephanie Dunn, the co-owner of Muskoka’s first dedicated Gluten Free Facility and Sit-Down Restaurant, The Pasta Shoppe. The Pasta Shoppe by Beat the Wheat is the brainchild of owner’s Stephanie & her husband Adam. Their shop features an incredible array of products ranging from fresh gluten free pastas, gluten free entrees, gluten free Breads & pastries. Tune in to hear how they became a trusted Gluten-Free Favourite across the province!
Tanya List
Designer & Florist
Episode #130 features Designer & Florist, Tanya List. Her Muskoka-based design studio exhibits the love she has for creating unique and eye-catching art like pottery, plants & florals . Her style is very natural and organic, perfect for weddings in Muskoka and beyond. Tune in to hear how she activates her creative energy every single day!
Which episode will you tune into first?
To connect with Kelsey & listen to all episodes of the visionary Life Podcast
Never been to Bracebridge before?
Bracebridge is a place you can come to create, to taste & to truly live. We are so proud of the many entrepreneurs who make our community a better place. There’s nothing quite like it.
Be sure to stay in the loop with what’s going on at @visitthebridge on Instagram.