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To North Bay With Love

To North Bay With Love

By: The Echo Podcast Network
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 Welcome to North Bay, Ontario’s favorite podcast - To North Bay With Love! Your local source for community and culture in North Bay and the surrounding region.

Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday to explore engaging conversations with our host Lisa Boivin as she welcomes a diverse range of local guests, including actors, politicians, athletes, and community members.

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Production Credits:
  • Host: Lisa Boivin
  • Producer: Ben Sargent
  • Content Specialist: Dave Dale
  • Produced by Story Studio Network & Clark Communications

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Episodes
  • Art That Makes You Feel Something: The World of Good Atlas

    Art That Makes You Feel Something: The World of Good Atlas
    Dec 23 2025
    Good Atlas is a creative space, a supply shop, a gallery and a place built on intention, emotion, and community.

    In this episode, we sit down with Colin Davis, the artist and entrepreneur behind it all alongside his partner. He shares how Good Atlas came to life, what drives his work, and why creating a space that welcomes curiosity and conversation matters so much to him.

    We talk about the feeling behind the art, the purpose of keeping things a little open-ended, and how the shop supports both experienced artists and beginners alike.

    Check out Good Atlas here: https://www.goodatlas.ca/

    5:30 – Themes behind Colin's art and how people respond
    13:00 – How Good Atlas began and what it is today
    18:00 – What makes their gallery space so unique
    26:30 – Painting techniques, live models, and final thoughts
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    41 mins
  • Inside Oak & Willow: Ethical Business, Viral Growth, and Changing How We Shop

    Inside Oak & Willow: Ethical Business, Viral Growth, and Changing How We Shop
    Dec 16 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Haley, the founder of Oak & Willow, to talk about how a simple idea for toilet pods turned into a business that's changing the way people think about everyday products.

    Haley shares how she created and grew a brand that puts people and the planet first. We talk about the moment her products went viral, the chaos that followed, and how she kept her values front and center through it all.

    Find more about Oak & Willow Here: https://www.oakandwillow.store/


    2:00 – Why this isn’t just a soap episode
    6:55 – The TikTok moment that changed everything
    11:30 – Competing with billion-dollar brands
    13:10 – Real sustainability vs. greenwashing
    26:40 – Handmade in North Bay, Canadian-sourced
    29:00 – Emotional moments at their pop-up event
    32:00 – Why she would turn down the Dragons
    35:55 – How Oak & Willow got its name
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    39 mins
  • Talbots Throwbacks: Mid-Century Style, Basement Vibes, and the Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town

    Talbots Throwbacks: Mid-Century Style, Basement Vibes, and the Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town
    Dec 9 2025
    Talbots Throwbacks is one of those places that makes you stop and look around. Vintage clothing, classic records and one-of-a-kind finds everywhere you turn. At the heart of it all is Ben Talbot, a young vintage curator who turned his love for design and nostalgia into a full-on storefront in downtown North Bay.

    In this episode, Ben shares how Talbots Throwbacks began in his basement, what keeps him hunting for great pieces, and why curating a vibe matters just as much as selling furniture.

    We talk music, collecting, small business, and what it means to build something unique right where you grew up.

    0:00 – Stepping into Talbots
    3:10 – Starting out in the basement
    6:00 – Why mid-century design still feels fresh
    9:30 – Where the pieces come from
    12:45 – Records, music, and setting the vibe
    16:00 – Doing business in your hometown
    20:00 – What’s next for Talbots
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    29 mins
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