Proudly Made in Canada Podcast by Local Laundry
By Local Laundry
Proudly Made in Canada Podcast by Local LaundryJul 13, 2020
PMIC - Episode 057 - Cove Kombucha
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PMIC - Episode 055 - Callia Flowers
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PMIC - Episode 054 - George Teichroeb, Alberta Distillers
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PMIC - Episode 053 - Aja Horsley, Drizzle Honey
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PMIC - Episode 052 - Mike Bodnar, Chop Value
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PMIC - Episode 051 - Adam Martin, Community Natural Foods
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Connor & Dustin chat with Adam Martin, General Manager at Community Natural Foods. Community Natural Foods is a family-run business started in the 1970s by Adam's Dad and cousins! Exclusive to Calgary, Community Natural Foods has three locations. Adam recently moved from the GTA to Calgary to help his Dad with the Community Natural Foods stores and shares more about his journey being a General Manager and entrepreneurial tales!
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PMIC - Episode 050 - Brett Chang, The Peak
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast is Brett Chang, CEO of The Peak. The Peak is a Canadian business and tech news email newsletter which is a fun and informative tone that you can get through in 5 minutes!
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PMIC - Episode 049 - Laura & Connie, Three Ships Beauty
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PMIC - Episode 048 - Nicolas Beique, Helcim
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Connor & Dustin chat with Nicolas Beique, CEO & Founder of Helcim. Helcim makes credit card processing for your business, easy, simple and affordable. The gang chats about how Nicolas started Helcim, his trials and tribulations and more about how companies can use a better payment system!
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PMIC - Episode 047 - Showpass
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Connor & Dustin chat with the Founder & CEO of Showpass Lucas McCarthy! Canadian grown and headquartered out of Calgary, Alberta. Showpass is growing rapidly under the passion of these innovative, forward-thinking leaders.
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PMIC - Episode 046 - Mark Rauseo
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada Podcast, Connor & Dustin chat with Mark Rauseo, Territory Director of Western Canada at Ace Beverage Group. The crew chats about Mark's role with Ace Beverage Group. Ace Beverage Group or Cottage Springs as you might know them is a better-for-you drink company providing innovative beverage options to the market.
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PMIC - Episode 045 - Local Laundry Update
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada Podcast Connor & Dustin gives a company update about what is happening in the world of Local Laundry and some exciting new projects coming up for spring & summer!
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PMIC - Episode 044 - Novo Watches
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada Podcast, Connor & Dustin chat with the founder of Novo Watches! Make sure to tune into new weekly episodes and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play & Spotify. If you're looking for a little extra attention, screenshot this episode and tag @locallaundry on Instagram to be shared on the story. Keep your laundry local, fam!
PMIC - Episode 043 - Sezzle
This week on the show Co-Founders Dustin Paisley & Connor Curran chat with Patrick Chan, General Manager with Sezzle. Sezzle is a rapidly growing fintech company on a mission to financially empower the next generation and our recent partner for our #CanadaStrong T-shirt in support of Canadian small businesses. Listen to the full episode and hear the team chat about Local Laundry's collaboration with Sezzle, how Sezzle is supporting online businesses and shoppers.
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PMIC - Episode 042 - truLOCAL
On this week's episode, Connor chats with Vice President of truLOCAL, Greg Quaile! truLOCAL a family-owned and operated business brings Canada's best locally grown meat products right to your door. Throughout the episode, Greg and Connor chat about the grassroots of truLOCAL and its story coming becoming the business it is today.
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PMIC - Episode 41 - Aria Vents
On this week's episode of Proudly Made in Canada, Co-Founder & CEO of Local Laundry, Connor Curran, chats with Roberta from Aria Vents. Aria Vents is the first and only modular air register system that can be adapted to any surface. A stylish alternative to traditional grille vents, Aria Vents' mission is to create thoughtful, innovative design products that are beautiful, functional and badass! Listen to the full story on the podcast.
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PMIC - Episode 40 - Dee Silkie
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, co-founders of Local Laundry, Connor Curran & Dustin Paisley, chat with Canadian fashion designer & creator of the 'Money Coat', Dee Silkie!
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PMIC - Episode 39 - Local Laundry update!
We're finally back with a brand NEW episode with Local Laundry co-founders, Connor Curran & Dustin Paisley. Connor & Dustin give an update on the business heading into 2021, some rather exciting news about Dustin's involvement with the team and more exciting news on what's to come for the Local Laundry community.
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PMIC - Episode 38 - The Calgary Mustard Seed
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PMIC - Episode 37 - Two Pines
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PMIC - Episode 36 - OEB Restaurant
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast Connor chats with Teale, Marketing Director with OEB Breakfast. Both Teale & Connor discuss OEB's famous eggs, how COVID has forced OEB to pivot and the inspiration behind OEB & Local Laundry's custom T-shirt design. Pick up your limited edition OEB T-shirt for the holiday season here: https://eatoeb.com/delivery/
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PMIC - Episode 35 - Ruckify
Listen to our episode 35 on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast when we chat with Robyn from Ruckify! This rent anything, anywhere startup plants one new tree for every new signup, transaction or review, how cool is that! Check out more stories, more community building and Canadian entrepreneurial trials and tribulations.
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PMIC - Episode 34 - Five21 Coffee Roasters
This week on the show Connor chats with the co-founders of Five21 Coffee Roasters, Matt & Trevor. The three reflect on what it was like starting a coffee business right from their garage to where they are now. If you're a coffee lover and what to learn more about the industry and starting a business from scratch, this is the episode for you! Tune in to the full episode on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play & Spotify! If you're feeling up for more chit chat in the DM's screenshot this episode, tag @locallaundry on Instagram and share the episode on your story. Now, let's get into the episode!
PMIC - Episode 33 - KidSport Calgary
In this week's episode, Connor sits down with Maria and Mozac, two of the great leaders of KidSport Calgary's ambassador program to discuss Local Laundry and KidSport Calgary's recent partnership to create custom Canadian garments for the organization. Make sure to check out KidSport Calgary's custom collection of garments listed on their website and tune in to the full episode on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play & Spotify! If you're feeling up for more chit chat in the DM's screenshot this episode, tag @locallaundry in Instagam and share the episode on your story. Now, let's get into the episode!
PMIC - Episode 32 - Sarjesa Inc w/ Alexandra Daignault
In episode 32 on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Dustin takes a solo episode with Alexandra Daignault, owner of Sarjesa. Sarjesa is a real Canadian tea company that works with its community members on blend and packaging; their goal is to create highly respectful products with a variety of social and environmental impacts.
Dustin & Alexandra talk about how Alexandra's idea was first birthed from a class project at Mount Royal University, "As a class, we were challenged to think about resistance within our everyday experience". Alexandra talks about her story exposing her trials, tribulations and inner struggles of getting her business off the ground and into the market. Sarjesa tea aims to maximize consumers' ability to support not only a local business but marginalized communities in the same process.
Follow more of Sarjesa on Instagram at @sarjesa.inc or on their website https://sarjesa.com/
PMIC - Episode 31 - Rviita Energy Tea
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, both Connor and Dustin chat with Rob & Mitch, co-founders of Rvitta Energy Tea. Dustin is happy to have been asked back to join Connor on the podcast, as the two both share a laugh at Dustin's hiatus from the show. Episode 31 is filled with hilarious stories from Rob & Mitch discussing what it was like starting Rviita Energy Drink, the countless amounts of dissatisfying taste tests and countless bouts of adversity getting their business off the ground. If you're looking to start a business and go down the road of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you!
Rviita Energy Tea is a delicious blend of tea-based caffeine, golden organic honey, mouth-watering fruit juice, and vitamins. Created to fuel your productivity, Rviita is a ready-to-drink energy tea designed to give you clean energy without the crash.
Shop Rviita Energy Tea: https://rviitalize.com/
Follow Rviita Energy Tea: https://www.instagram.com/rviitalize/
PMIC - Episode 30 - CJSW Funding Drive
In this episode of the Proudly Made in Canada podcast Connor sits down with Simon MacLeod and Jess Arc from CJSW. The three chat about CJSW's recently launched Funding Drive. From now until October 30th, support community radio and learn about how you can donate, the type of custom products you can pick up and more ways you can get involved.
Simon chats about the inspiration behind the CJSW Beacon Radio design that we recently collaborated on. Learn about how the design came to fruition, the local artist that created it and how you can purchase limited-edition gear to support CJSW's Funding Drive!
"In times of loneliness and isolation, CJSW can be the voice of a friend. We are here for you. Here to bring you the music you love, stories you love, the radio you love." Donate here: https://cjsw.com/donate/
PMIC - Episode 30 - Redline Real Estate
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast Connor chats with Darren Langille, CEO & Co-Founder of Redline Real Estate. In episode 30, Connor and Darren chat about Darren's recent campaign, 'Live Love Local' which aims to not only support and bring awareness to locally owned and operated small businesses but also donate back to charity.
Darren shares why Redline Real Estate is a different brokerage from others in the city and how he and his team of real estate agents aim to make the buying and selling of properties different and more experience-based for their clients. This episode is filled with ways you can support local businesses and charities in your neighbourhood, learn about how the real estate market is doing in Calgary and how Redline Real Estate is working to make their dreams and the dreams of their clients into realities!
Search Redline Real Estate: https://www.livelovecalgary.com/
Follow Redline Real Estate: https://www.instagram.com/redlinerealestate/
PMIC - Episode 29 - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Our next collab is here! We’re so excited to introduce our special edition presale collection with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Brought to you by Laurenne Mercier and Treadstone Sports, One of Canada’s best hockey players, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is supporting Canadian manufacturers and charities by releasing a special edition Crewneck & Snapback for a limited time presale.
Listen to episode 29 of the Proudly Made in Canada podcast where we dive into our latest collaboration with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, why he chose KidSport Edmonton to be the charity of choice for this campaign and more insights about Ryan, his wife Bre and how you can your hands on a limited edition Crewneck and Snapback from custom Ryan Nugent-Hopkins collection.
PMIC - Episode 28 - Coco Beans
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Connor chats with Leanne Bounds and her husband from Coco Bean! Coco Bean creates beautiful baby mats to support newborns up to toddlers that allow families to still maintain their individual style and represent personal taste while in the comfort of their own home.
The three chat about what it was like starting both Coco Bean, Leanne's value of manufacturing her baby mats in Canada and supporting communities around her as she grew her business. Connor even shares where the name Local Laundry came from when he was first deciding to create a t-shirt company back when he and his wife were living in Sweden.
Throughout the episode, Leanne and Connor shed light on the importance of Canadian-made products and their positive effect on the Canadian supply chain. Listen to the full episode, shop Canadian made and give back to local communities and charities!
Follow Coco Bean: https://www.instagram.com/cocobean.ca/
Shop Coco Bean: www.coco-bean.ca
PMIC - Episode 27 - Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Listen to Connor Curran, Local Laundry's chief laundry folder, Phil Cimolai, general manager of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, and Brad Mahon, dean of the faculty of Continuing Education and Conservatory talk about the process to create the Centre the Arts campaign, why a local collaboration was important and why it is so meaningful to both groups.
Cimolai and Mahon also share their passion for the arts, the purpose of the Taylor Centre and the history behind the Bella Concert Hall. Later in the episode, they discuss the significance of the sweater and toque design, what it means to Centre the Arts as an organization, as well the impact the Taylor Centre hopes to have by offering Centre the Arts apparel.
Click the link below to tune in or find the episode by searching Proudly Made in Canada Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
Proceeds from Centre the Arts sweater and toque sales will be donated to the Academy Endowment Fund, which provides financial support to Mount Royal University Conservatory students. Local Laundry is also committed to matching every Taylor Centre Giving Toque purchase with a toque donation to a local shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
PMIC - Episode 26 - Wyatt C. Louis, Singer-Song Writer
On this episode on the Proudly Made in Canada show, Connor chats with Wyatt C. Louis, an indigenous, Canadian, Singer-songwriter. Wyatt takes us through his recent collaboration with Denise Valle on the song, Circles, and his recent new release, Dancing With Sue.
Connor gushes over his love affair with the song Dancing with Sue while Wyatt takes time to educate us on social change, how to get involved and always to continue to unlearn and learn as much as we can!
Follow Wyatt C. Louis: https://www.instagram.com/vvlouis/
Listen to Wyatt C. Louis: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U2aokEQQSzyTcQdpC6DsB?si=ZlSLa62GQGyaoZH6GHwiVA
PMIC - Episode 25 - Mr. Fab x LOVED
On this episode of Proudly Made in Canada, Connor sits down with Mr. Fab, aka Ryan Massel, lifestyle blogger and influencer to chat about our newest collaboration t-shirt, LOVED.
PMIC - Episode 24 - Candice Goudie x Calgary Flames Foundation
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Connor sits down with Candice Goudie, Executive Director of Charitable Foundations and Community Investment, with the Calgary Flames Foundation.
As of August 1st, Local Laundry has officially launched its newest collaboration with the Calgary Flames and the Calgary Flames Foundation, the Flames Community T-shirt. $15 from every t-shirt sold will be directly donated to the Calgary Flames Foundation to continue to support charities and groups in Calgary. The Flames Community T-shirt aims to give back aiding in building and supporting the community, while celebrating the Flames 2020 season and retro jerseys.
Candice and Connor talk shop as Candice shares her experience with the Calgary Flames Foundation, how they've been navigating and building community throughout COVID-19 and new exciting ventures for the rest of 2020. Connor is excited to share news about the newest collab partnership and Local Laundry's investment in the community in conjunction with the Calgary Flames and Calgary Flames Foundation.
Follow the Calgary Flames Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/flamesfoundation/
Support the Calgary Flames Foundation: https://calgaryflamesfoundation.com/
PMIC - Episode 23 - Troy Schmirler - Plainsbreaker Apparel
In episode 23 of the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Co-Owners, Connor Curran and Dustin Paisley, sit down with Troy Schmirler Owner of Plainbreaker Apparel. Plainsbreaker Apparel is an apparel company out of Calgary, Alberta that is the only cotton fashion sock manufacturer in Canada.
As one of the most environmentally sustainable and ethically produced clothing companies in Canada, Plainbreaker Apparel makes its socks with 100% organic cotton meeting the strictest environmental laws in the world!
Connor was pleased to finally have Dustin join in on an episode after a mini-hiatus. Connor, Dustin and Troy talk the made in Canada shop talk, Troy explains how Plainsbreaker Apparel started, how he dragged his wife into the business and other fun anecdotes on this episode of the Proudly Made in Canada podcast!
Listen to the full episode and check out our newest arrivals for spring on the Local Laundry shop :) https://locallaundry.ca/collections/new-arrivals
Search Plainsbreaker Socks: https://www.plainsbreakerapparel.com/
Follow Plainsbreaker Socks: https://www.instagram.com/plainsbreakersocks/
PMIC - Episode 22 - Holly Singer, owner of Milk Jar Candle Company
In episode 22 of the Proudly Made in Canada podcast Connor sits down with Holly Singer, owner of Milk Jar Candle Company.
Connor and Holly reminiscence about first meeting each other when Local Laundry collaborated with Milk Jar on our first collab candle, Sweater Weather, a maple-butter candle celebrating Canadian winters. The two get mushy when Connor refers to Milk Jar as our ‘sister company’ knowing that Local Laundry and Milk Jar have always been big supporters of each other's brands.
Holly shares an inside look into how Milk Jar first got started, how she ditched nursing school to follow her dreams and how Milk Jar gives back while operating a purpose-driven company aimed at reducing its own and its customer’s carbon footprint.
Recently Local Laundry and Milk Jar Candle have launched their second collab candle, Hang Dry. Hang Dry, the scent of the summer, is the newest addition to the collaboration family. Holly explains the name Hang Dry came from the nostalgia of summer linens drying the yard, giving each garment a distinct warmth and smell from the summer sun.
Listen to the full episode and check out our newest arrivals for spring on the Local Laundry shop :) https://locallaundry.ca/collections/new-arrivals
Search Milk Jar Candle Co.: https://www.milkjar.ca/
Follow Milk Jar Candle Co.: https://www.instagram.com/milkjarcandleco/
PMIC - Episode 21 - Salima Stanley-Bhanji CEO of Humainologie
Salima Stanley-Bhanji, CEO of Humainologie. Humainologie uses art, including film, to spread empathy, increase inclusion, and reduce discrimination.
Salima laughs about her decision to leave the lustrious beaches of Australia to come to Calgary. Although Salima shares that after coming to Calgary to complete her law degree and acquire some work experience, Calgary never let her go. There were many similar ties between her home town and new digs in Calgary plus some familiarity in the cityscapes.
Connor and Salima discuss how Humainologie has been navigating through COVID-19 and recently launching an online portal and component for Humainologie’s gallery. Throughout the last 4-5 years, Salima has created over 30 films. One of the most significant films was a seven-series film with the Canadian museum for human rights in Winnipeg that was filmed across Canada taking on on a variety of different topics.
Salima shares her thoughts given the social change experienced by the Black Lives Matter movement. Because Humainologie is in the realm of anti-discrimination work they love to see so many people become interested in educating themselves and becoming strong allies in anti-racism. For Salima and Humainologie it’s promising to see so many people inspired into action!
Listen to the full episode and check out our newest arrivals for spring on the Local Laundry shop :) https://locallaundry.ca/collections/new-arrivals
Search Humainolgie: http://www.humainologie.com/
Follow Humainolgie: https://www.instagram.com/spreadempathyyyc/
PMIC - Episode 21 - Lucy Dunne, founder of Dunnebells
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Lucy Dunne, founder of Dunnebells, joins Connor for episode 21!
Lucy shares her journey with fitness, how she overcame addictions with food and starting up her own online business helping others to be the fire and live their best lives! Not without help from her team, Lucy’s online program, ‘Dunnbells’ offers, not only virtual workouts, but virtual happy hours, team hangs, and continuous coaching to help clients meet their goals successfully.
Connor and Lucy share stories from Lucy’s family who are massive supporters of Local Laundry and even tell the story about coming over to Connor’s house to get suited in their own LL gear. Find out more about Lucy’s personal journey, more about how you can get involved with Dunnebells and more funny anecdotes in episode 21 of Proudly Made in Canada.
Listen to the full episode and check out our newest arrivals for spring on the Local Laundry shop :) https://locallaundry.ca/collections/new-arrivals
Search Dunnebells: https://www.dunnebells.com/
Follow Dunnebells: https://www.instagram.com/dunnebells_/
Signup for Dunnebells: https://www.dunnebells.com/free-trial
PMIC - 020 - Pinnovate Design Studio - Kiki Lally
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Kiki Lally owner of Pinnovate DIY Studio, joins Connor for episode 20!
Kiki tells Connor about the major shift Pinnovate DIY Studio just accomplished while tending to COVID-19 by launching a DIY Delivery Service and fully integrated online shop. As more businesses begin to open up post-pandemic Kiki fills listeners in on how she plans to continue to support social distancing, keep kiddos out of their parents' hair all the while crafting up some beautiful handcrafted goodies while they're at it!
Connor and Kiki reminisce about when they first met right when Pinnovate DIY Studio first opened. Kiki laughs explaining why her mom embarrassed her while trying to get to know Connor and the Local Laundry brand. Find out what Kiki's mom really thinks of our YYC logo and why she said to Kiki, 'oh you just think you're so fancy' on episode 20 of the Proudly Made in Canada Podcast.
Listen to the full episode and check out our newest arrivals for spring on the Local Laundry shop :) https://locallaundry.ca/collections/new-arrivals
Search Pinnovate DIY Studio: https://pinnovate.ca/
Follow Pinnovate DIY Studio: https://www.instagram.com/pinnovate/?hl=en
Schedule your DIY Delivery: https://deliverydiy.com/
PMIC - 019 - Pursue Victory - Paige Callaway
This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Paige Callaway owner of Purse Victory and Paige 1912, joins Kathleen and Connor for episode 19.
Paige tells Connor and Kathleen about her experience in garment construction, couturier and how there are over 70 measurements that need to be taken when beginning to create a custom garment. After attending to school at Ecole Holt Couture, which happens to be the only couturier school in the world and also happens to be in Calgary, Paige identified a gap in the market and wanted to construct shirts and garments that fit a lady's body properly.
Kathleen is impressed at how empowering Pursue Victory and Paige 1912 are for women and celebrates with Paige that a woman's size or shape does not define her value. Connor asks Paige for her insight into how to set up a fashion show, how she remains Canadian made and advice for other entrepreneurs and starts up getting started in the fashion industry.
Listen to the full episode and check out our newest arrivals for spring on the Local Laundry shop :) https://locallaundry.ca/collections/new-arrivals
PMIC - 018 - Singer & Song Writer - Kate Stevens
This week on the podcast Connor & Kathleen sit down with singer, songwriter, Kate Stevens. Among many music award nominations, Kate Stevens was nominated for four 2019 YYC Music Awards and was awarded the 2019 YYC Music Awards RnB Artist of the Year, and recently released her latest single, 'Meant for Me' in June of 2019.
Without fangirling too hard, Kathleen prefaces listeners to say she's "mildly obsessed" with Kate and spoke about how life is treating Kate throughout COVID-19, where she gets her inspiration and some fan favourite insider info!
Connor keeps it on the straight and narrow asking Kate what she thinks is going to happen to the music & arts industry amidst and post COVID-19. Kate is one of the funniest guests the gang has had on the show and bouts of laughter ignite throughout the episode. Kathleen even says Kate's next career should be in comedy.
Listen to the full episode and check out our newest arrivals for spring on the Local Laundry shop :) https://locallaundry.ca/collections/new-arrivals
PMIC - 017 - Oak & Turf - Brandon Anderson
This week on the podcast Connor & Dustin sit down with their next guest on the Proudly Made in Canada Podcast, Brandon Anderson, CEO of local construction and decking business, Oak & Turf.
Connor gets a kick out of Brandon's favourite podcast, The Ultimate Decking Podcast. Dustin celebrates his 30 birthday. And the fella's talk learn about Brandon's experience living in Yellow Knife, how he started his business and how they all met, on Reddit of course! Connor met Brandon on Reddit of all places and hoped into a conversation about how small businesses were navigating through the pandemic.
Oak & Turf takes on creative projects that are looking for some background creative flare. Outdoor kitchens, water features, mixing and matching products that are commonly used.
Listen to the full episode and check out our newest arrivals for spring on the Local Laundry shop :)
PMIC - 016 - James Boettcher - Righteous Gelato
n this episode we have our second guest on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, James Boettcher, chief custodian and CEO of Righteous Gelato! James shares the story behind Righteous Gelato, exciting new flavours ready to hit shelves this spring and how this time has really given him and his team the ability to pause and reflect at the moment and find ways to add the energy and spirit of Righteous back into what they do every day.
Connor and Dustin reflect on some of the "James tidbits" James has given the guys over the years. Tidbits including, 'always remember where you come from', 'give something for someone to say yes to', and 'don't ever let someone pick your brain - we're not zombies!'. Those along with so many others has allowed Connor and Dustin to not only become brand fans of Righteous Gelato and James but also friends and mentees. James is no stranger to adversity and navigating through COVID19, not an easy journey but with one tiny spoonful at time Righteous not only gives back with its purpose-driven brand but aims to preserve the environment and aid in sustainability for our beautiful world. Righteous is available in a lot of small towns and large metropolitan and coming soon to a home freezer near you, you will be able to order online through Righteous' e-commerce store.
Local Laundry has 25% storewide savings on right now with the discount code "INTHISTOGETHER" as well as Complimentary SHIPPING! Just head over to https://locallaundry.ca/ to check it out!
Follow us on Instagram at @locallaundry
PMIC - 015 - Little Modern Market
In this episode, we have guests, Lindsay & Melissa, the co-founders of Little Modern Market!
The gals share how Little Modern Market came to be, where the idea to create a market first came from, how they have pivoted during COVID19 and their own personal businesses, Jacob Grace Design and Modern Habitat.
Kathleen shares her first experience working her first Little Modern Market and how she typically "blows up their email" with questions and concerns. Connor tells us his strategy for working markets, his first-ever market with Little Modern which consisted of cardboard boxes and plastic hangers and how Little Modern Market has impacted building Local Laundry's community.
Tune in on Saturday, May 2nd - 9th as Little Modern Market hosts their Spring Edition virtually in response to COVID19 and supports not only social distancing but small businesses in the community. Use the code LMM2020 and score on some juicy deals and support local shops! "Little Modern Market is all about building community, fostering friendships and connecting people together. Head to littlemodernmarket.com to shop the Spring Edition virtual market and follow them on Instagram @littlemodernmarket to stay up to date on all things local!
Listen to the full episode and check out our Proudly Made in Canada Bangers playlist on Spotify!
Local Laundry has 25% storewide savings on right now with the discount code "INTHISTOGETHER" as well as FREE SHIPPING! Just head over to https://locallaundry.ca/ to check it out!
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PMIC - 014
In this episode, Dustin gives us the lowdown on government loans, stimulus packages and insight behind the 5 billion dollars handed out throughout the past six weeks. Kathleen shamelessly plugs part two of our blog series, 'How to Support Small Businesses from Your Couch' and shares insight on how brands can take this opportunity to build purpose-driven value in their products and services. Connor shares his thoughts on how Local Laundry isn't in the business of fashion but in the business of building community and how the clothes we choose to wear are an expression of us as people and pay homage to our personal values.
Listen to the full episode and check out our Proudly Made in Canada Bangers playlist on Spotify!
Local Laundry has a 25% storewide sale on right now with the discount code "INTHISTOGETHER" as well as FREE SHIPPING! Just head over to https://locallaundry.ca/ to check it out!
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PMIC - 013 - Kathleen Smiley
In this episode we introduce our secret weapon and community manager, Kathleen Smiley. She is in charge of all our community-building efforts including our e-blast, markets, events, you name it she crushes it for us. Dustin and Connor chat with her about how she got started at Local Laundry and some great marketing tips for companies to get through COVID19 and connect with their customers where they are at.
See how many times the word "Bangers" was said in this episode.
Stay positive and take action!
Local Laundry has a 25% storewide sale on right now with the discount code "INTHISTOGETHER" as well as FREE SHIPPING! Just head over to https://locallaundry.ca/ to check it out!
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012 - PMIC - Dustin & Connor - COVID-19 - Update
In this episode, Connor and Dustin discuss how they are doing both personally and with Local Laundry. Some insight on what small businesses should be doing to adapt, create the new normal and meet customers where they are at.
Stay positive and take action!
Local Laundry has a 25% storewide sale on right now with the discount code "INTHISTOGETHER" as well as FREE SHIPPING! Just head over to https://locallaundry.ca/ to check it out!
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011 - PMIC - Dustin & Connor - COVID-19
In this episode, Dustin & Connor practice good social distancing by using Google Hangouts to record the podcast. In this episode, they all about the recent COVID-19 in Calgary and how it has affected them personally, their mental health and Local Laundry as a whole. Stay Positive and Take action!
Local Laundry has a 25% storewide sale on right now with the discount code "INTHISTOGETHER" as well as FREE SHIPPING! Just head over to https://locallaundry.ca/ to check it out!
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010 - JoJo Mason x Local Laundry
This episode we sit down with the very talented, country music singer JoJo Mason. JoJo is known as giving one of the best hugs you have ever had. We talk about how he got his start in music, being comfortable with being uncomfortable and how that's shaped his life and career.
We are doing a custom Canadian made snapback hat with JoJo showcasing his superpower hugs. Catch him on tour with Gord Bamford from March 12th until April 4th.
009 - Wild Rose Brewery x Yama Vans x Local Laundry Collaboration
This episode was done live at the Wild Rose Taproom event space in Calgary SW. On the eve of our launch party for our Yuzu Hibiscus Kettle Sour collaboration beer called Adventure Bound. We are together with the Wild Rose Marketing Team and the co-owners of Yama Vans to discuss how this collaboration came about, the thought and intention behind everything from the design, the name, the flavour and the charity that we chose, Parks Foundation Calgary.
Thank you to everyone who came to our event, because of you we were able to raise over $1,500 to Parks Foundation Calgary to help build an accessible park in the community of Ramsey in Calgary.
To read more about this custom collaboration take a read here!