Are you someone that really enjoys outdoor experiences, like hiking through Algonquin Park or whitewater rafting at OWL rafting? Or maybe exploring hidden gems like Bonnechere Caves or hitting the slopes at Calabogie Peaks.

But you don't have to be an adrenaline seeker to enjoy outdoor acitivities - maybe you enjoy enjoy kayaking on the Ottawa river or teaching teens and youth survival skills. The Outdoor Adventure Naturalist program at Algonquin College Waterfront campus is a great program for anyone looking to learn outdoor guiding skills, receive their paddling certification, gain navigation and trip leader skills, and even their wild educator certification. And there are so many incredible, not to mention fun careers that come out of this program.

Kate Monahan, Acting Coordinator of the Business program and part time faculty for the Business, Technology and Outdoor Training department at Algonquin College Pembroke Waterfront Mampus and boss babes biz owner of the Quiet Guiding Company shares how a turn in her career path led her to taking the Outdoor Adventure Naturalist program at Algonquin College and why more women seem to be taking this program, coming all over Ontario and even Canada, to our beautiful rural community of Pembroke, ON to take this program and go on some epic adventures within the Ottawa Valley.

The Outdoor Adventure Naturalist program also offers students to earn up to 8 industry-recognized certifications, provides more than 700 hours of practical skills training each semester, and you also get to experience fun expeditions! Learn more at https://www.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/program/outdoor-adventure-naturalist/

Fire Team K-9’s Inc. is a non profit corporation and proud Service Dog provider for Wounded Warriors Canada and the Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command that provides Service Dogs to military veterans, EMTs, firefighters and police officers. Their service dogs are trained to help a veteran reintegrate into civilian life, which provides the veteran an increased sense of confidence and security, which in turn helps increase their chance of success after a life of military service.  They also help manage post-traumatic stress disorder, provide mobility assustance, nightmare interruption, deep pressure therapy, among other benefits.

Fire Team K-9’s also offers dog grooming, daycare, and obedience training classes for all breeds!

Get to know Jeff & Jen Hinch, and Kat Forder and more about service and therapy dogs at Fire Team K-9!

Katie Turner is a well known psychic and medium who has the ability to tap into timelines providing glimpses into the past, present and future. She is also a Paranormal Expert and Paranormal Investigator with the Canadian Supernatural Research Society, and you can also check out her show Paranormal Investigator on Netflix to watch some paranormal investigations in some haunted places right here in the Ottawa Valley!

But how does someone know they're actually psychic? Are they really able to see and correctly predict someone's future? What about talking to loved ones that have passed, not to mention ghosts and spirits. And why should those who haven't been properly trained in dealing with ghosts really mind their own business before opening up portals that they might not be able to close themselves? Katie Turner explains it all to Holly and her co-host, Katie Hyska, Pure Country 96.7's afternoon show radio personality!

Krista Maryk is known as the viral Hauntingly Krista on Tik Tok, YouTube and Instagram and is captivating her followers with videos of her exploring abanonded homes, haunted hotels, creepy cemeteries and sharing spooky tales of haunted places across Ontario.

She's a paranormal investigator, video content creator, hosts chilling ghost walks, and apparently she's got a ghost living with her!

In this episode, we talk:

👻 Ghosts and demonic spirits

👻 Kost frightening places in Ontario

👻 Possessed dolls and Quiji boards

👻 Buck Hill Road & the Wilno Vampires

👻 The ghost living in her apartment

The Crafter's Collective Company is a little shop with a big love for local dedicated to supporting creators, makers, and artisans throughout Carleton Place and beyond that initially started as a craft pop-up to help small businesses succeed during the pandemic.

Owner Jennifer Lang, who used to own and operate Accountless Bookkeeping, has always had passion for helping small businesses. What started as a pop up shop to help local businesses succeed turned into a full fledged boutique in the downtown core of Carleton Place that features artisanal goods, from cheeky mugs, mama apparel, rustic decor, handcrafted teas, and so much more.

Learn more about this handcrafted goods and apparel boutique that is dedicated to supporting its local community and artisanal makers and creators seeking the perfect space to house and sell their items.

A visit to the dentist doesn't have to be something to be afraid of. Especially if you go regularly, which will make your appointment nice and quick, having you in and out of the chair in no time. And Dr. Christy Natsis and her team will make sure your experience, no matter how old you are, is a great one!

But how often should we be seeing the dentist? Is flossing really that necessary? Charcoal toothpaste seems to be all the rage - but does it do any harm to your teeth? And how can we help our toddlers brush their teeth without it becoming a kicking and screaming match?

This floss boss and her incredible team are committed to providing personalized dental services, promoting local businesses, and having fun at the office with their hilarious reels, sharing oral health tips and tricks, and showing off those pearly whites!

Are you pregnant and expecting a little one soon? Need that perfect baby gift for your bestie and want to support local? Do you want your toddler to stand out from all the other kids?

Look no further and head to Downtown Pembroke, where you will find Carleen Clouthier and trendy Canadian lifestyle baby boutique, Canadian Baby Co! With items for newborn to 4 years old, including apparel and footwear, to larger items including strollers, tricycles, high chairs, play pens, bassinets and more, it's your one-stop trendy baby shop!

Carleen and Holly talk must-have essential baby items, business expansion, and why every biz owner should define what success means to them. Carleen also shares which local entrepreneurs that have been instrumental in her taking the leap to open her store and why she never looked back.

When asked what they know about their pelvic floor, most women would say “umm I don’t know… kegels?” And before this episode, when I heard the word kegels, I immediately thought of the Sex and The City Episode with Samantha Jones referencing them and thought that's all the excerise I needed after a baby to tighten my pelvic floor up again. But that isn't the case.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help you regain control, maximize function and recovery, and improve your well being. And Vicki James Lefleur of Unstuck Physiotheraphy wants her clients to know that there's nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of when it comes to you and your pelvic floor.

Nothing is off the table, as Holly and Vicki discuss pelvic pain, pregnancy, birth and postpartum, leakage, constipation, and why kegel excercies aren't necessarily the only way to strengthen your pelvic floor.

OVBB Podcast is pleased to partner with Algonquin College Pembroke Waterfront Campus on our Boss Babe Corner series to feature alumni who went back to school and are now excelling in different industries!

As an Algonquin College Pembroke alumni myself, I am proud to share my experience attending my hometown's campus, while speaking with others about the programs they graduated from and how they too went on to find successful careers in their field.

And with more than 20 full-time programs available, friendly and helpful student services staff and faculty, a smaller campus environment offers students exceptional learning opportunities in a friendly supportive environment, while learning in realistic lab and classroom environments and enjoying outdoor activities part of their program or a daily campus experience.

The Computer Systems Technician program is a 42-week program where students will learn how to design and implement computer operating systems, and networking technology solutions. Former AC alumni Annie Potts shares how she took her technical skills and pursued a career supporting today's advancing IT Solutions after graduating from Algonquin and landed her dream job out of college, where she still is today.

Learn more about Computer Systems Technician program at https://www.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/program/computer-systems-technician/#card-lead-form

In 2016, Kassy Boulay and Josh Reil decided that they were ready for a change and left their 9-5's to pursue their passion and go into business together, doing what they love - and that was making delicious food that brings people together. And so, they purchased the Perth Pie Co, opening their first retail shop in downtown Perth.

In the business world, you often hear terms like network, mentors, and advisors - but you never really hear the term “village." The most successful entrepreneurs don't just plan for resources within their business, but they also strategically seek out mentorship throughout their community and know when to ask for help. And Kassy and Josh know that their local neighbours biz owners totally get it.

In this episode, we talk about leaning on one another for support, the importance of staff having health benefits, available funding from Valley CFDC, and how customers are "pie-ing it forward" through a unique "suspended menu" system.