True Northern Hustle

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rdeluca@interac.ca

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How Community Became the Business Model for The Welcome Market

August 18, 2026

Some of the best businesses do more than sell something. They create a space people want to be part of. In this episode, Isabel Lee sits down with Cindy Chau, founder of The Welcome Market, to talk about how a small backyard market grew into one of Toronto’s go-to destinations for community-driven shopping and discovery. Cindy shares how her experience as a vendor shaped the market from day one, why representation matters in physical spaces, and what it takes to build a business that supports...

Lignum Honey on the Sweet Spot of Scaling

August 04, 2026

Some businesses start with a gap in the market. Others start with a feeling you can’t shake. In this episode, Isabel Lee sits down with Kenneth Benjamin, founder of Lignum Honey, to talk about how a personal connection to Jamaican honey turned into a premium Canadian business rooted in culture, craft, and community. Kenneth shares what it took to build an import business in an unfamiliar industry, how he earned the trust of one customer at a time through markets and tastings, and why listenin...

How Kol Kid Built 25 Years of Retail Success

July 21, 2026

What does it take to build a small business that lasts for more than 25 years? In this episode of True Northern Hustle, host Isabel Lee speaks with Lisa Miyasaki, founder of Kol Kid, a beloved Toronto toy store known for its imagination, warmth, and deep connection to families in the community. Lisa shares how her entrepreneurial spirit and her son Kol inspired the business and how she created a store experience designed to feel magical, memorable, and full of discovery. She opens up about tr...

Building Bellingham · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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True Northern Hustle is hosted by Isabel Lee. Its publicly listed email is rdeluca@interac.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for True Northern Hustle?

The publicly listed email for True Northern Hustle: rdeluca@interac.ca.

How many listeners does True Northern Hustle have?

Podseeker estimates True Northern Hustle reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for True Northern Hustle?

True Northern Hustle typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Canadian small-business founders, owners, or operators with firsthand experience building, adapting, or growing a distinctive business. Common among recent guests: Built or operated a small business; Demonstrated sustained business growth or reinvention; Developed a distinctive product, service, or community-focused venture. Recent guests include Lisa Miyasaki, Inez Cook, and Anita Grant.

How hard is it to get booked on True Northern Hustle?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does True Northern Hustle cover?

Recent episodes cover Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Local Business, and Canadian Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.