In the Season 1 finale of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel look back on an incredible first season filled with conversations featuring community leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, artists, and changemakers from across Windsor-Essex. This special recap episode revisits some of the most memorable moments, stories, debates, and insights from the season while reflecting on the bigger themes that emerged throughout the journey. From local business growth and regional col...
May 25
52 min
In this special episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Marcin Pulcer and Alex Denonville to break down the results of the wildly popular Windsor-Essex Iconic Bracket Challenge. After weeks of passionate voting, heated debates, and community engagement, the bracket has officially crowned its winners. From local landmarks and cultural staples to controversial food takes and unforgettable Windsor-Essex moments, this episode dives into the conversations that...
May 18
57 min
In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Josh Reit, Vice President of North American Manufacturing at Pernod Ricard, for an inside look at one of North America’s largest and most advanced distillery operations right here in Windsor-Essex. Josh shares his journey from Wisconsin to global leadership, offering insight into what it takes to lead at scale while maintaining a strong connection to people, process, and performance. The conversation d...
May 11
41 min
In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Gina Facca, entrepreneur and founder of Pickleplex, for a conversation about leadership, growth, and building community through sport. Gina shares her journey from a background in accounting and project management to managing cinemas and ultimately launching Pickleplex, one of the fastest-growing indoor pickleball concepts in Windsor-Essex. Drawing on years of experience across industries, she explains...
May 4
42 min
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joins Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel on Beyond 2 Bridges to talk infrastructure, economic development, and what's next for Windsor-Essex. Now in his third term, Mayor Dilkens shares the story behind some of the city's biggest moves — from the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the $5-billion NextStar Energy EV battery plant to the Sandwich South development plan and Windsor Works strategy. He opens up about his leadership philosophy, tackling homelessness, dow...
Apr 27
58 min
In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Dr. Justin Teeuwen, international speaker, educator, and co-founder of Meta Excellence, for a powerful conversation on performance, leadership, and the future of learning. With a background spanning physics, education, and global teaching experience, Justin brings a unique perspective on how individuals and organizations can elevate their thinking, decision-making, and results. Through his work with Me...
Apr 20
51 min
In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Fadi Bidawid, co-founder of Nuts 4 Dates, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, culture, and community-driven growth in Windsor-Essex. Alongside his wife Lena, Fadi took an unplanned leap into business and proved that it is never too late to start. Rooted in their Iraqi heritage, where dates symbolise hospitality and everyday life, Nuts 4 Dates was built as a reflection of home, cultur...
Apr 13
1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel sit down with Moya McAlister, Executive Director of Arts Collective Theatre and a driving force behind Windsor-Essex’s growing arts and culture scene. Moya shares her journey from Toronto to Windsor and how she has built a career rooted in storytelling, social justice, and community impact. Through her leadership at Arts Collective Theatre, she has helped create a platform for emerging artists, youth programming, an...
Apr 6
32 min
In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Gordon Orr, CEO of Invest WindsorEssex and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, for an in-depth conversation about the forces shaping the future of Windsor-Essex. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in economic development, tourism, and hospitality, Gordon shares his journey through the region’s tourism sector and the evolution of Windsor-Essex as a destination for both visitors and investment. F...
Mar 30
49 min
In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Vincent Georgie, Executive Director and Chief Programmer of the Windsor International Film Festival, and faculty member at the Odette School of Business. Dr. Georgie has played a pivotal role in shaping Windsor’s cultural and economic landscape by advancing WIFF's continued growth, now Canada’s largest volunteer-run film festival and a major driver of arts, tourism, and downtown revitalization in Windsor-Ess...
Mar 23
1 hr 5 min
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