Move Local Podcast

On this episode we sit down with Matt from Venture Media. Matt has had a passion for photography and videography for years now. It started out as shooting little skateboard clips of his friends, progressed to making beautiful outdoor videos, and now has become his full time job through Venture Media. During our conversation we dive into Matt's background, why storytelling is so important, and...

On this episode we sit down with Martha the owner of Modo Yoga Brant. We dive into how she go into the practice of yoga, why she fell in love with teaching, and the importance of exploring yourself to find out what brings you fulfillment. This was a great conversation and I learned a lot about the amazing community that Martha and her team over at Modo Yoga Brant is building. You can listen to the...

On this episode we sit down with Joanne from Bend Yoga. If you have ever met Joanne you know she is full of energy and a lover of people. During this episode we sit down and talk about her journey from the financial world into becoming a Yoga instructor and and now business owner. At Bend Yoga they are all about bending not breaking and this comes in many different facets. Wether it is your tradit...

Friends! We are back! We took a brief hiatus from providing you with great conversations and we are very excited to be back at it. On this episode we sit down with Luke Thomas who is the owner of Healthy Eats. A food prep company that is focused providing delicious meals for conscious, busy people using locally-sourced ingredients. We first got wind of Luke when he dropped off some meals for our t...

On this episode we sit down with Travis Singleton who is the owner of 20Two19 photography based out of Dundas. We first discovered Travis on instagram where he was promoting some of the awesome local business here in town and thought he would be a perfect fit for the podcast. During this episode we talk about what got him into photography, why he values local business, and what he likes to do to s...

On this episode we sit down with Kate Brown. She is the owner of black market nutrition and is on a mission with Helping parents reduce sugar in their kids diets and make high quality nutrition information available to all. Kate is patient about education and preaches that nutrition starts at the home. As a mother of 3 she knows how challenging it can be to manage putting healthy food on the table...

On this episode we sit down with Justin and Andy who are the owners of F45 downtown Hamilton. Both Andy and Justin are passionate about health and helping people get better. They joined forces to open F45 downtown Hamilton to create a community of people who aren't afraid to get after it. During this conversation we talk about their journies into the world of fitness, why they started F45, and the...

On this episode we sit down with Scott Myers and talk about all things Hoka! If you have bought a pair of Hoka shoes from a retail store in Hamilton Scott is mostly likely the guy who supplied that store! Scott has been on a mission with supplying the local community with Hoka product. He is a runner himself who has completed many races including one of the most famous Ultra Marathon races in the...

On this episode we sit down wth Matthew Surina the founder of The Hub of The Hammer which is focused on putting on local events, fundraisers, and team building events. Their team is also very driven to share the amazing local businesses that are here in Hamilton and surrounding areas. During this conversation we talked about Matt's background in comedy, the creation of the hub of the hammer, and h...

On this episode we sit down with Reid Burrows. Reid is an ultra marathon runner who has been taking the trails by storm. He has spent the majority of his life in competitive endurance sports where he was pushing the boundaries of triathlon. Outside of running Reid is a writer, coach, and lover of coffee.  On this episode we talk about his experience dealing with mental health, why he choose t...

On this episode we sit down with Mark from Barrel Heart Brewing & Blending to talk all things Saisons. If you are deep in the beer game you may know what these are. If you are like Dalton this may be the first time you are hearing this word haha. Regardless we dive into Marks story into the world of brewing! He shares why he started Barrel Heart Brewing, why we need nuance in beer, and how Sai...

On this episode we sit down Emma and Kara from Hamilton Kid Physio Group. They are both physiotherapists and very passionate about helping elevate the health of kids in the surrounding area. During this episode we talk about what lead them into physiotherapy, what pediatric  physiotherapy is, and why they are on a mission to elevate the standard of physiotherapy care. You know we are very pas...

On this episode we sit down with Brandon Ulysse the owner of Ulysse Soccer Training which has been serving the soccer community of Brantford for a very long time. During this episode we get to know a bit more about Brandon and what drives him to share the sport of soccer with community of Brantford. You can instantly tell he has a passion for soccer and helping develop athletes of all levels. We r...

On this episode we sit down the Jessica the owner of Joosie Sweets where she creates and sells gourmet Donuts! She is based out of the Brantford area and her donuts will not disappoint. During this conversation we discuss how she got into the donut game, what it was like running a business during covid, and why her main focus is build relationships with her client. We promise you will leave this e...

On this episode we continue with your meet the team series. We sit down and learn a bit more about Eric Ljubojevich. Eric is a physiotherapist here at The Movement and is also heavily involved with working with the runners that come through out HQ. During this conversation you get to learn a bit more about who Eric is, why he got into physiotherapy, and his love for bread! We are pumped to have Er...

On this episode we sit down with Amber Tait one of the owners of Pure Impact Athletics in Brantford, Ontario. Amber brings a special kind of energy and has a love for fitness and helping people.  During this conversation we talk about how she got into fitness, why she opened, Pure Impact, and how she has been able to continue to grow her company during one of the hardest time periods for gym...

On this episode we sit down with Cindy and Harold who are the owners of Steel Wheel Brewery in Brant County. Steel Wheel Brewery is Brant County's first craft brewery, located on an existing hop farm and has been proudly serving the community since 2018. On this episode we dive into the story behind Steel Wheel, what it is like running a business, and much more. If you love community, beer, and hi...

We are back with another meet the team episode! This week we have on the wonderful Jess Mahler. Jess is one our Physiotherapist at The Movement Physio & Performance and has been such a huge part of our growing team. When Jess isn't at our HQ you can find her running, biking, swimming, surfing, and working out. She really does do it all! On this episode we talk about her up bringing, how sport...

On this episode we sit down with Terra and James who are the owners of From Scratch Bistro in Brantford. We first go connected with them through our love of bagels. Terra is known as the Brantford bagel babe and makes delicious bagels from scratch. James is the head chef views cooking as creative outlet. This evident based of their rotating menu selection. During this conversation we talk about ho...

On this episode we sit down with Kasey the creator of Ore Movement Studio. Ore is is located on Locke street and is focused on providing a place to discover just how good it feels to move, to breathe big, to be you. They tap it to this through the practice of yoga and pilates. During this conversation we talk with Kasey about the story behind Ore, what the difference is between yoga and pilates, a...

On this episode we sit down with Haley she is the owner of Ketzel Baby. A company dedicated to providing the best personalized baby gifts. She is a Mom of 3 and is extremely passionate about providing a high quality product and experience for her community. During this conversation we talked about how the company got started, what she has learned from being a Mom, and the challenge of entrepreneur...

On this episode we sit down with our good friend Mia Harris. Mia is the founder of The Strength Girl where she is focused on teaching women how to to strength train & reignite their love for lifting.  We have had the pleasure of developing a good relationship with Mia and she is a great representation of what Move Local stands for. She is born and raised in Brantford and continues to have...

We are super pumped about our 50th episode! We sat down and had a great conversation with Vince Kuber the founder of Steel Town Athletic Club. Vince has been on a mission to create a fun, safe, and thriving space for people to participate in athletics. A big part of STAC is their run group but they also offer opportunities for youth athletic development. During this conversation we discuss how ath...

On this episode we sit down with Craig from Manns Distillery to talk all things Botanical Spirits. Craig and Amy are extremely passionate about providing their customers with a high quality experience. From the look of their bottles to the taste of each unique spirit you are getting the highest quality possible. During this conversation we talk all about the story about how they got started and wh...

On this episode we sit down with Greg the owner of Ascension Climbing Centre. Brantford's only outdoor climbing facility. During this conversation we dive into how Greg got into climbing, what keeps him engaged in climbing, and the story behind creating Ascension. Greg is a very thoughtful guy and we had a blast learning about him and his story. You can listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podc...