Homing In

Sue Wastell talks about housing policy, favourite neighbourhoods and the process of change

Developing Story

Colin Bierbaum chats about making his mark, family gatherings and the lure of the new construction sector

Thomas Waite talks about shuttering the Spruce on Wellington, returning to his first love and the joy of a simple salad

Heather MacEachern-Tarasick of HRM Photography chats about evoking emotion, the printed keepsake and iPhone selfies

David Chapman of David’s Bistro talks about community support, good insurance and letting his clients do the cooking

Andrew McClenaghan of Digital Echidna chats about the naming process, open-source technology and the benefits of train travel

Scott Perkin of Scotty’s Shine Shop talks about parking headaches, building equity and preserving the daily driver

Ryan Schroeyens of The PA Shop and London Guitars chats about passion, family business and why guitars should be an offline acquisition

Dorothy Downs of the Forest City Film Festival talks about year-two growth, the power of story and turning inspiration into action

Jamie Griffiths of The Pristine Olive chats about busting myths, taking a friend’s advice and proving your worth

Consultant, coach and author, Sunil Godse, talks about the business of intuition, internal indicators and lessons from Hollywood

Jo-Ann Fisher, founder and principal of fashion retailer Hangar9, chats about business branding, shopping by foot and the uniqueness of Richmond Row