Richard Fortin Presents

What if we expand space for play, flow, presence, and expression? Perhaps this is how we truly want to live: full of creativity, joy, and aligned with all that is divine.  For six days at my favorite Costa Rica retreat center, nestled in the lush mountains, we’ll dedicate ourselves to igniting our post precious project(s), birthing from passion or creating the next steps to materialize it, or simp...

Michelle is the current President of the North Bay Astronomy Club, a community based organization dedicated to making astronomy interesting and fun for everybody. The club hosts a variety of activities that include monthly meetings, community star parties, public education, and recreational star gazing. Membership in the club is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy. Whether you are viewing...

Join us for the opening reception of Wild Waysides: Queer Ecologies and the New Natural! This is a group exhibition by sixteen 2SLGBTQSIA artists who participated in the Queer Up North artist residency in Temagami, ON, in August 2024. The reception will be Saturday, January 11 from 7 to 9 pm, and will include opening remarks by curators James Fowler and Pearl Van Geest. This instalment of Wild Way...

Learn more about THE PURPOSEFUL PAUSE RETREAT in Costa Rica this coming April 2025 with Professional Facilitator and Founder, Sarah Nicole. She created Optimal Affect: helping leaders and teams to solve problems by understanding real needs, building alignment, and unlocking group intelligence to drive meaningful action. “I'm here to create a ripple effect of good. Optimal Affect was born from the...

On this episode of the podcast I talk with Hoss, an Executive Business Coach and Tony Robbins Certified Life Strategist.  His passion for coaching was fostered through his 17 years working in Senior Corporate Healthcare. In his last role, he supported the overall operation of ten long term care homes across Ontario. A team of 9 Executives, over 100 directors, and about 3000 frontline staff. Hoss h...

Meet Jill McPherson, a dedicated advocate for holistic health and personal empowerment. Through her own journey of physical healing, Jill uncovered the profound influence of the mind on overall well-being, transitioning from feeling like a victim of circumstances to realizing her potential as a creator of her life. With over 25 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and a mother of fo...

Episode 56 of the podcast is a conversation with Holly, a local arts community organizer and the Executive Director of Creative Industries North Bay; they support, connect, and promote the creative sector in Nipissing to foster a progressive, prosperous community. Holly is a graduate of Sheridan College’s Media Arts program and holds a BA in Fine Arts from Nipissing University. Her professional wo...

For episode 55 I connect with Jeffrey and Tammy to talk about The Voyageur 200! It is a full day, 60, 100 or 200 km gravel cycling adventure in and around North Bay Ontario. You will see beautiful lakes and streams, trees, rocks and with some luck some amazing wildlife.  The ride is organized by local cyclist and stroke survivor, Jeff Miller in partnership with Discovery Routes and a community of...

For episode 54 I connect with Kelsey who gave me goosebumps several times during our conversation because of her deep insights, fun personality, honesty and totally brilliant mind. She believe the future is so bright, we'll have to wear shades. 😎 “My expertise is taking complex ideas, and turning them into beloved brands that speak for themselves. I use design and communication to open hearts...

In episode 53 I speak to Gerry Gooderham a talented photographer based in Temagami, Ontario. His work is on display at 176 Lakeshore Drive in North Bay’s NOVAH Gallery until early September.  “I am a photographer, I see light, angles and shapes. The landscape and night are my canvas, light is my paint, the camera is my brush...Imagination limitless! My Goal is to find a unique and beautiful wilder...

In episode 52, I speak to digital technology specialist Scott Murphy who focuses on creative thinking, digital marketing, problem solving and business development. Scott concentrates on the need to be obsessed with your customers and how to build solutions to help them live better lives. Once we understand this process, you will be able to communicate the benefits of your products and services wit...

In episode 51, we learn about the new board game called TRIPPED created by Eric and Mark. This is the ultimate race across North America… TRIPPED is a fun, fast paced, light strategy game where you leave your hometown, sprint to 6 other cities and get back home first.  But watch your step… because you’re gonna get TRIPPED! It’s the name of the game. Put your city on the map! SUDBURY or NORTH BAY?...

In episode 50, I talk with Michelina and Darren about Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre, a charitable organization dedicated to providing musical theatre experience for the children and families of the North Bay area. Their primary focus is “Theatre for Children by Children” and they accomplish this by producing up to four shows per year with children from ages 5 to 14 and one adult/family show. Everyone...

In episode 49, I talk with Michael Couchie and Jennifer Allison about ‘ANOTHER WAY HOME’, the Solo Exhibition opening in North Bay on Friday, May 24th at the WKP Kennedy Gallery celebrating five decades of artistic mastery blending traditional and digital techniques to craft a one-of-a-kind immersive experience for all. " As an Anishnabe person there’s so much reflected in who I am in my work...

In episode 48, I talk with Mathew about his journey as a graphic artist and why he, as a turntablist, loves battling DJs from around the world. Follow DJ Shim on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TurntablistDjShim/   or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/turntablist_djshim/ The Richard Fortin Presents podcast amplifies the ideas of artists, philosophers, entrepreneurs, disruptors, politicians and...

In episode 47, I talk with Michele Wong about her journey as an author and her work in sustainability and social impact advising.  Having helped organize media events in Canada, United States, France, China, Lebanon, Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates, Michele’s specialties include corporate responsibility, cause-related marketing, communications, public affairs, social media strategies, econom...

In episode 46, I talk with Arlie and Kevin Hoffman about GATHERING TOGETHER, an exhibit featuring their paintings (with friends!) from May 5th to July 24th at the NOVAH Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Drive in North Bay. GATHERING TOGETHER OPENING RECEPTION, Sunday, May 5, 1PM - ALL WELCOME  NOVAH: https://www.facebook.com/NRCCProjectSpace 176 Lakeshore: https://www.facebook.com/176lakeshore The Richard Fo...

In episode 45, I talk with Gerardo Selva-Godoy about his experience becoming a potter who has been awarded the Costa Rican National Award for the Arts in 2012 and 2020. Nicaraguan born and now a Costa Rican citizen since 1978, Gerardo has written/produced more than 20 plays for high school and grammar school. As a singer-songwriter he has recorded 40 original songs. As a glass artist you can view...

In episode 44, I talk with Bret Purdy aka MPC Smoke about his experience building his team of creative collaborators and producing original music in North Bay. Follow him @mpcsmoke  Spotify channel: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Dbyx5Qw8XaH8qX86Kh2fQ?si=bu1TYOLhTySZYlFxHyQmQg The Richard Fortin Presents podcast amplifies the ideas of artists, philosophers, entrepreneurs, disruptors, politicians...

In episode 43, I talk with Joshua about his experience working in the film and entertainment industry as it evolves in northern Ontario. As a Canadian actor, writer and director living in North Bay his professional journey in the creative industries totally inspired me!  Joshua is the Artistic Director of The Proscenium Club. The Proscenium Club is a touring theatre company consisting of a collect...

In episode 42, I talk with Scott and Dave who co-host The Echo Essentials Podcast on the new North Bay Echo Community Podcast Network. They are thrilled to provide North Bay with the first platform of its kind for local voices, perspectives, and stories. North Bay Echo podcasts discuss everything from local stories and politics to arts, entertainment and culture – they have you covered North Bay!...

In episode 41, I talk with Joel who hosts Wingspan Entrepreneurs, a podcast from a community of small business owners, featuring conversations about their everyday life in business. He’s also a Mortgage Agent with Sherwood Mortgage Group serving North Bay, Mattawa and Hamilton, Ontario. The Richard Fortin Presents podcast amplifies the ideas of artists, philosophers, entrepreneurs, disruptors, pol...

In episode 40, I talk with Jana Brogan who created Sage Rosemary, a wholistic practice built upon the principles of botanical medicines, that uses an integrative approach to building wellness within the individual, as well as the larger community. This virtual and and in person practice offers a variety of modalities for those seeking to heal, enrich, educate, embark (or continue) on a journey of...

In episode 39, I talk with Dr. Rob Graham to discuss the key ideas in his book ‘Mandate To Be Great’ and   technoresiliency.com .   What empowers business and educational leaders and their teams to thrive in technology-enriched workplaces? If you’re an organizational, institutional or community leader, you find yourself navigating a wholly new world in the wake of the pandemic. You are rethinking...

In this episode, featuring Taijon Graham, we discuss the challenges of balancing life as a student athlete, the Shoot For Change initiative, and growing by taking opportunities as they present themselves. As a student at Nipissing University doing his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Taijon is the co-founder and president of the Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expressi...