The Soo Podcast

Mr. Brent Lamming is the Director of Community Services at the City of Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario. He is a visionary leader with a rich background in finance, community development, and strategic management. He oversees a range of vital divisions, including Transit and Parking, Recreation and Culture, Community Centres, Arenas, and even the Cemetery. With a history of impactful roles, including C...

As a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and intercultural consultant, Jennifer Johnson's career is dedicated to providing essential services that she believes serve the greater good for all. Inspired by her own experiences studying and working abroad, she developed a deep understanding of cultural identity and the challenges of adaptation and integration faced by newcomers. This insight led...

Lincoln is the Manager of Corporate Communications, Planning and Research with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. His portfolio includes many tasks, including being a Service media spokesperson, drafting and issuing daily media releases, managing @SaultPolice on social media, managing the service website and overseeing Service policies. Prior to joining Sault Police in February 2019, Lincoln was...

Tiffany is someone who has seamlessly integrated her love for people, yoga, art, meditation, and wellness into her daily life and clinical practice. As a registered psychotherapist in Ontario, Tiffany holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology and has extensive experience in Contemplative and Mindfulness-Based Psychology. Her training includes mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based c...

Chris is the Director and Curator of Entomica Insectarium in Sault Ste. Marie. Ever since childhood, Chris has been captivated by the natural world, with a particular fascination for insects. Chris is now fortunate enough to work with these amazing creatures on a daily basis. Before finding their true passion in entomology, Chris worked in a diverse range of fields, such as tool and die manufactur...

Carson Beauregard currently works as the Manager of Enterprise Services and the Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship for the City of Sault Ste Marie and has a background in economic development, social service provision, agriculture, and food service. Carson is the owner/operator of The Plant Farm Co, a micro-farm in the Soo and has expertise in regenerative agriculture, food retail, business and...

Karen Bird is the President of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) and Associate Branch Director & Investment Advisor at Royal Bank of Canada. She is from Batchewana First Nation and is celebrating 17 years with RBC. She is a previously designated Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 24 years experience. Karen received the 2015 Influential Women of Northern Ontario’s A...

Steven McCoy is an Ojibwe from Garden River First Nation who grew up in Bawating (Sault Ste. Marie) where he currently resides as a homeowner and provider to post-secondary students. Mr. McCoy is a well-educated, award-winning entrepreneur who founded Gencity Inc. and Indigenbiz. Steven is very active in his community as a philanthropist who overcame a lot of adversity in life such as abandonment,...

Meaghan Lambert is an experienced registered social worker. She is the owner and founder of ML Counselling Services , in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, where she has lived for 8 years with her husband and two boys. Meaghan holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Ryerson University and a master's degree in Social Work from York University. Meaghan is also a certified trauma counsellor, and a membe...

Rory Ring is the CEO of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce . In this episode, we discuss entrepreneurship and business development in the Sault area. Rory is a former Director of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Board, Canadian Chamber Executive of Canada, Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Association, Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation and Past Chair and current Director of the Chambe...

Grace Swain is an Indigenous artist, advocate and entrepreneur. She is from Swan Lake First Nation (treaty one territory) and currently lives in Bruce Station, Ontario. She is known for her TikTok where she has over 175,000 followers and talks about spirituality, wellness and mindset. She is also the business owner of Anishinaababe Inc. where she offers business coaching, content creation and lead...

Meet Jennifer Parsons, born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. As an accomplished realtor, she is a rising star in the local real estate market. With a passion for helping others and a deep understanding of the local area, Jenn is quickly making a name for herself in the industry.

Cindy Alberta is a software professional from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. In this episode, we discuss remote work opportunities in the Soo, interior decorating, and much more.