Building On Threads

Corey Clouthier is the founder and Executive Director of Firebrand Recovery, a North Bay-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction and substance use challenges. Passionate about recovery, mental health, and community well-being, Corey works to create accessible pathways to healing while helping reduce the stigma often associated with addiction. Throu...

Settle in and join us for a very special milestone. After a season of growth and reflection, we’re returning with a brand new name: Building On Threads (formerly The Universal He-ART).To celebrate this new chapter, we’re joined by our dear friend and champion, Mark Wilson. Mark’s story is one of real grit: from leaving home at 20 to circumnavigating the globe, he knows the power of having someone...

Settle in and get ready to be inspired! Tonight at 6 PM, we are so excited to share a brand-new conversation with the wonderful Jayson John Stewart. 💜Jayson is an incredible Art Teacher at Espanola Highschool and the visionary founder of Laps in Judgement Studios. He joins us to share his heart and his journey, reminding us all that creativity and healing truly go hand in hand. 🎨✨At The Univers...

Meet Andrew Stuetz: a Content Coordinator for Village Media, a theatre director, and a die-hard sports fan who knows that healing is an art we all share. In our latest episode, Andrew opens up about balancing self-doubt with determination and how his work with hyper-local media is helping people reconnect with their homes and themselves. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passions into your...

In this episode, host  Karrie (Emms) O’Connor  sits down with  Merissa Mills  — a purpose-driven entrepreneur,  Registered Social Worker  in North Bay, and the creative force behind  PhotoMill Photography . Merissa shares her heart for community care, advocacy, and the lived, real moments that shape us. From grassroots work supporting people impacted by homelessness, poverty, housing, and food ins...

Coming up on this episode of The Universal He-ART , we sit down with Gillian Hebert of Studio Gillian for a candid and thoughtful conversation about the creative journey. From early creative roots to creative burnout, and all the challenges in between, Gillian shares openly about the realities of living a creative life — the joy, the pressure, and the moments that shape us along the way. This epis...

Join me on the Universal He-ART tonight at 6Pm for our first episode featuring North Bay Psychotherapist Brittany McCrea who lives and works in the North Bay, Ontario area as we spend some time delving into her life, her journey and the things that have shaped her. This is one you do not want to miss!