From staffing challenges to industry pivots, Shelley Windsor of Windsor Hospitality Group has seen it all and led through it all. In this week’s podcast episode, we sit down with the trailblazing entrepreneur to explore: Her leadership approach to managing a large team How the hospitality industry has evolved in the last 5 years What it took to survive (and thrive) through a global crisis Whether you’re in food service or any service-based business, this conversation is packed with lessons on resilience, people-first leadership, and long-term vision.

This week on Evolving Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Marian deWever, broker, owner, and leader, to talk about building a brokerage rooted in values, integrity, and genuine care for families. Tune in as Marian shares how she’s redefining success in real estate beyond sales, toward service and community.

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Janis Antonio, owner of Dunny’s Source for Sports in Stratford & St. Marys. Janis shares what it’s like to step into a long-standing community business, lead a multi-generational team, and navigate the unique challenges of managing Gen Z employees, all while honouring Stratford’s deep sports legacy. Whether you're running a local business or navigating workplace change, this episode is packed with insight, heart, and real-life leadership lessons.

In this conversation, Holly and Janis discuss the essential transition from merely surviving to thriving, particularly for small business owners. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, aligning actions with personal values, and focusing on high-value tasks rather than simply doing more. This approach not only enhances personal well-being but also fosters effective leadership.

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Emily van Straten, HR consultant, speaker, and author of We’re Human. Not Resources., to explore what actually makes a workplace future-ready.

Tune in to hear from Katie DeBlock Boersma of KDB Law to explore what it means to build a modern workplace inside a traditional profession.

In this bonus episode of Evolving Entrepreneurship, we chat with Intern Meredith about her time at the Stratford Perth Centre for Business, her time managing the Summer Company program and her thoughts on entrepreneurship from a Gen Z perspective.

In this bonus episode of Evolving Entrepreneurship, we chat with Cindy Teknedjian about her internship at the Stratford Perth Centre for Business, her Change Management studies, and what she thinks about the world of entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we sit down with Joani Gerber, CEO of investStratford and former Stratford Business Leader of the Year. From her early days working in the family business to steering Stratford through economic uncertainty, Joani shares powerful lessons on: Tackling trade and tariff challenges Supporting small businesses Championing women in leadership Her message is clear: leadership means lifting others. As Joani puts it, "When your rocket ship is on the way to the moon, you don’t shut the doors—you jam in as many people as possible so everyone gets the same shot at success." Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts practical and inspiring.

Today we’re talking to Nia Bright from Good Vibrations Rock Shop. Nia purchased her store, located in downtown Stratford’s market square a little over a year ago and hasn’t stopped growing since. Nia’s infectious smile and perspective on life draws you in and just makes you feel good about life and all that’s possible. Spending time with her inside her store is like a breath of fresh air and it’s no wonder she’s done so well on her first entrepreneurship journey. You can’t help but smile inside her store.