Conversations with local community builders on topics that matter to you. Hosted by Mike Morrice, founder of Sustainable Waterloo Region, an active volunteer in the Kitchener-Waterloo community, and the WLU Social Entrepreneur in Residence.
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In tonight’s show, Melissa Bowman, who co-founded Yes In My Backyard WR, and Lula Woldemariam from House of Friendship join Mike for a conversation on the actions and policies that can be taken to re-orient towards housing as a human right, ensuring we prioritize homes for people first — ahead of commodities for investors. The two share their conce…
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Mike sits down with Wooden Boat Food Company owner and executive chef Thompson Tran, to chat about his journey starting the company, the importance of collaboration and agility for small businesses, how his upbringing developed his music, culinary skills and strong work ethic, and how education and empathy can be an antidote to racism in our commun…
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Mike sits down with Aaron Francis to talk about creating a sustainable art future in Kitchener. Will this future include equitable access to arts mentorship for the BIPOC community, dismantling systemic racism in the arts, and constructing pathways for increased BIPOC creative output?توسط Mike Morrice
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Listen to Mike's conversation in February with two local champions for ending gender-based violence -- Jen Hutton, CEO of WCSWR, and Sara Casselman, Executive Director of SASCWR.توسط Mike Morrice
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Mike sits down with Lenore Johnson, owner of LenJo Bakes, who made time to chat about her journey starting the business, her experience as a Black entrepreneur in Waterloo Region, and about local food culture.توسط Mike Morrice
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Mike sits down with Rebecca Webb (Executive Director of KW Counselling Services) to discuss how to ensure that the millions who are suffering with mental health challenges can access necessary care and treatment.توسط Mike Morrice
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The first episode of Community Corner with Mike Morrice features a chat with Shelley Campagnola, the Executive Director of Compass Refugee Centre. The two discuss how we can create a more welcoming community - and country - to those seeking refuge.توسط Mike Morrice
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