Beyond 2 Bridges

In the Season 1 finale of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel look back on an incredible first season filled with conversations featuring community leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, artists, and changemakers from across Windsor-Essex. This special recap episode revisits some of the most memorable moments, stories, debates, and insights from the season while reflecting on...

In this special episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Marcin Pulcer and Alex Denonville to break down the results of the wildly popular Windsor-Essex Iconic Bracket Challenge . After weeks of passionate voting, heated debates, and community engagement, the bracket has officially crowned its winners. From local landmarks and cultural staples to controversial...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Josh Reit , Vice President of North American Manufacturing at Pernod Ricard , for an inside look at one of North America’s largest and most advanced distillery operations right here in Windsor-Essex. Josh shares his journey from Wisconsin to global leadership, offering insight into what it takes to lead at...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Gina Facca , entrepreneur and founder of Pickleplex , for a conversation about leadership, growth, and building community through sport. Gina shares her journey from a background in accounting and project management to managing cinemas and ultimately launching Pickleplex, one of the fastest-growing indoor...

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joins Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel on Beyond 2 Bridges to talk infrastructure, economic development, and what's next for Windsor-Essex. Now in his third term, Mayor Dilkens shares the story behind some of the city's biggest moves — from the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the $5-billion NextStar Energy EV battery plant to the Sandwich South developme...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Dr. Justin Teeuwen , international speaker, educator, and co-founder of Meta Excellence , for a powerful conversation on performance, leadership, and the future of learning. With a background spanning physics, education, and global teaching experience, Justin brings a unique perspective on how individuals...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Fadi Bidawid, co-founder of Nuts 4 Dates, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, culture, and community-driven growth in Windsor-Essex. Alongside his wife Lena, Fadi took an unplanned leap into business and proved that it is never too late to start. Rooted in their Iraqi heritage, where dates...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Moya McAlister , Executive Director of Arts Collective Theatre and a driving force behind Windsor-Essex’s growing arts and culture scene. Moya shares her journey from Toronto to Windsor and how she has built a career rooted in storytelling, social justice, and community impact. Through her leadership at Ar...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Gordon Orr , CEO of Invest WindsorEssex and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island , for an in-depth conversation about the forces shaping the future of Windsor-Essex. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in economic development, tourism, and hospitality, Gordon shares his journey through the region’s to...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Vincent Georgie , Executive Director and Chief Programmer of the Windsor International Film Festival , and faculty member at the Odette School of Business . Dr. Georgie has played a pivotal role in shaping Windsor’s cultural and economic landscape by advancing WIFF's continued growth, now Canada’s largest v...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Yvonne Pilon , President and CEO of WETech Alliance , to discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, and the evolving tech ecosystem in Windsor-Essex. Yvonne shares how WETech Alliance supports startups and innovation-driven companies, while also helping non-tech businesses improve processes, scale ideas, and compete...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel explore the vibrant and evolving food scene of Windsor Essex with Chef Zule , founder of Zule Eats . Originally from Ghana, Chef Zule shares her inspiring journey from arriving in Windsor Essex to building one of the region’s most talked about culinary businesses. What began as a small pie venture has grown into a thriv...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , Ryan Donally sits down with Melissa Bishop-Nriagu , one of Canada’s most accomplished middle-distance runners and a proud Windsor-Essex leader.  A University of Windsor graduate, she represented Canada at three Olympic Games and made history with a silver medal in the 800 metres at the 2015 World Athletics Championships—the first Canadian woman to medal in the...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Matthew Dumouchel and Ryan Donally reflect on some missed opportunities in earlier conversations about Windsor-Essex, especially when it comes to iconic places, food, and cultural touchstones that define the region. They are joined by Dan MacDonald , a longtime Windsor-Essex radio broadcaster with deep roots in the local media scene. Dan has worked with...

Rising, Connecting, and Creating the Future of Business in Windsor-Essex In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Dr. Josianne Marsan , Dean of the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor . Originally from Montreal, Dr. Marsan shares her journey to Windsor-Essex after more than 15 years at Université Laval, where she held senior leadersh...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Matthew Dumouchel and Ryan Donally kick things off with updates on what’s happening across Windsor-Essex, including the She Means Business Brunch and the upcoming 150th anniversary celebration of the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce. The conversation then turns to community, entrepreneurship, and celebration as they welcome Sandi Guadagno and Amanda LaSo...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Tal Czudner, CEO of the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corporation, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, community identity, and what truly defines Windsor-Essex. A central focus of the discussion is the Windsor-Essex Iconic Battle of Champions — a 32-bracket community competition designed to identify...

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel kick things off with a more relaxed, unplugged conversation — sharing personal stories, favourite movies, food, and pop culture. The light-hearted start gives listeners a deeper look at the hosts beyond their professional roles at the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, and reinforces the importance of connection...

In this episode of Beyond Two Bridges, hosts Matthew and Ryan welcome Shane Potvin, a passionate community advocate and creative entrepreneur.  The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted introduction, where the hosts share their excitement about Shane's involvement in the local community and the upcoming Business Excellence Awards. They discuss the significance of these awards, highlight...

In Episode 4 of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel are joined by Dartis Willis for a conversation about the priorities shaping Windsor-Essex’s future — from budget decisions and economic development to the role of sport and culture in building strong, connected communities.   Dartis Willis shares his perspective on fostering community pride, the power of basketball to bring...

In Episode 2 of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Craig Ramsay — winner of The Amazing Race Canada, actor, and reality TV personality — for a fun, honest conversation about performance, identity, and what it’s like to represent your roots on a national stage. Craig shares stories from his journey into entertainment, what competition and public visibility teac...

In Episode 3 of Beyond 2 Bridges , hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Windsor-Essex County Mayor and Warden Hilda MacDonald for a timely conversation about leadership, regional collaboration, and the work happening behind the scenes to support communities across Windsor-Essex. Hilda shares perspective on what it takes to lead at the county level, why cooperation across municipalities...

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond 2 Bridges — a new podcast from the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce that brings together the worlds of business, arts, sport, and culture. In this kickoff episode, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel officially unveil the show, share why this podcast matters to the region, and walk listeners through what to expect each week. From weekly insights on...