From the Publishers

By: Jiun Liao

If you missed our announcement to our email subscribers this month, we have exciting news: Mikaila and I have launched a new podcast called “Behind The Village.”

This podcast offers a front-row seat to meet the people behind our local businesses, event organizers, non-profits, and other locals making a difference. Each week, we’ll chat with community members to learn about their roles and the amazing things they’re doing.

Our podcast provides a more personal way to stay connected with our community. We’ve already released a few episodes, which you can find on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, or any other platform where you listen to podcasts.

You can also listen to episodes directly on our website! Now is a great time to subscribe to our email list to receive the latest magazine issues and podcast updates right in your inbox.

Know someone doing great work in our community? Let us know through our website so we can invite them to be on the podcast!

This project has been in the works for over a year. Since taking over the magazine, we’ve wanted to start this podcast but needed time to learn the ropes and gather the right equipment. We discuss our goals for both the podcast and the magazine in the first couple of episodes, so be sure to check them out if you’re interested.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the CDC in Orillia for their grant, which made this podcast possible. If you’re a business looking for funding for your next project, the Community Capacity Building Fund that supported us is open again. Be sure to check out the CDC for more information!