Western NS Rising: the Western REN Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/western-ns-rising-the-western-ren-podcast Western NS Rising: The Western REN Podcast shines a light on the people and ideas moving Western Nova Scotia forward. Hosted by Wade Cleveland, this upbeat, conversational series features entrepreneurs, community builders, and local changemakers sharing their stories, challenges, and successes. Discover what's happening across the region, learn how Western REN supports growth and opportunity, and hear firsthand why the future of Western Nova Scotia is worth getting excited about. New episodes release monthly starting June 23. © 2026 Western Regional Enterprise Network e12d58d6-3818-5a31-898c-686d367eb595 yes Western NS Rising: Coming June 23rd en Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:12 -0300 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:03:57 -0300 https://img.transistorcdn.com/2X1Sk7xYcozOQfedt6eFZ8t_SiPD_AevExDiOJbzszU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzZh/YzU3YTBmODA1MWQ5/MTk1Mjc1OTJjNWJh/ZWE0Ni5wbmc.jpg Western NS Rising: the Western REN Podcast episodic Western Regional Enterprise Network Western NS Rising: The Western REN Podcast shines a light on the people and ideas moving Western Nova Scotia forward. Hosted by Wade Cleveland, this upbeat, conversational series features entrepreneurs, community builders, and local changemakers sharing their stories, challenges, and successes. Discover what's happening across the region, learn how Western REN supports growth and opportunity, and hear firsthand why the future of Western Nova Scotia is worth getting excited about. New episodes release monthly starting June 23. Western NS Rising: The Western REN Podcast shines a light on the people and ideas moving Western Nova Scotia forward. economic development Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia business, entrepreneurship Nova Scotia, business resiliency, regional economic development, Western Regional Enterprise Network, small business Western NS, community development Nova Scotia, business growth Nova Scotia, local entrepreneurs Wade Cleveland No No What's Keeping You Up At Night? How CI Helped 2 Businesses Sleep Easier 3 3 What's Keeping You Up At Night? How CI Helped 2 Businesses Sleep Easier full ab771f1b-1125-41d0-bf06-86049eeb099d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e6508af  What does Continuous Improvement actually look like inside a real business? On this episode, Western REN CEO Angelique Doucet joins host Wade Cleveland to break down what Lean thinking means in practice. It comes down to one idea: do more of what the customer values and cut out everything that wastes time or money. And  two very different businesses, a shipyard founded in 1938 and a print shop bought in 2022, share how it changed the way they work.
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]]>  What does Continuous Improvement actually look like inside a real business? On this episode, Western REN CEO Angelique Doucet joins host Wade Cleveland to break down what Lean thinking means in practice. It comes down to one idea: do more of what the customer values and cut out everything that wastes time or money. And  two very different businesses, a shipyard founded in 1938 and a print shop bought in 2022, share how it changed the way they work.
Learn more about Continuous Improvement and BusinessNow: https://westernren.ca/
Follow Western REN on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WesternREN           
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/western_ren/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westernren/
Connect with host Wade Cleveland on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-cleveland-02812176/

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Learn more about Continuous Improvement and BusinessNow: https://westernren.ca/
Follow Western REN on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WesternREN           
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/western_ren/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westernren/
Connect with host Wade Cleveland on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-cleveland-02812176/

]]> economic development Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia business, entrepreneurship Nova Scotia, business resiliency, regional economic development, Western Regional Enterprise Network, small business Western NS, community development Nova Scotia, business growth Nova Scotia, local entrepreneurs No So What Is the Western REN Anyway? 1 1 So What Is the Western REN Anyway? full e30872ca-7a43-4e09-8114-c559557855d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f4ec096 Wade Cleveland has a conversation with Western REN CEO Angélique LeBlanc about who we are, what we do, and how our work supports businesses, communities, and economic development across the region.

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]]> economic development Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia business, entrepreneurship Nova Scotia, business resiliency, regional economic development, Western Regional Enterprise Network, small business Western NS, community development Nova Scotia, business growth Nova Scotia, local entrepreneurs No Get Side-Tracked: Brenda LaGrandeur on Building the Dark Sky T’Railway 2 2 Get Side-Tracked: Brenda LaGrandeur on Building the Dark Sky T’Railway full 8fb88a4c-2a75-4256-bfca-5098e8b917f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03e05ff9  What does it take to transform 200+ km of trail into a true destination? Wade Cleveland sits down with Brenda LaGrandeur to find out what it takes to transform 200+ km of trail into a true destination. Brenda shares the story behind the Dark Sky T'Railway and Get Side-Tracked, a placemaking project weaving together business, infrastructure and art, impacting Western Nova Scotia.

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]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0300 Western Regional Enterprise Network Western Regional Enterprise Network 2449  What does it take to transform 200+ km of trail into a true destination? Wade Cleveland sits down with Brenda LaGrandeur to find out what it takes to transform 200+ km of trail into a true destination. Brenda shares the story behind the Dark Sky T'Railway and Get Side-Tracked, a placemaking project weaving together business, infrastructure and art, impacting Western Nova Scotia.

]]> economic development Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia business, entrepreneurship Nova Scotia, business resiliency, regional economic development, Western Regional Enterprise Network, small business Western NS, community development Nova Scotia, business growth Nova Scotia, local entrepreneurs No Western NS Rising: Coming June 23rd Western NS Rising: Coming June 23rd trailer e946e0f8-8c01-4d0a-8033-38a685f1d34d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce0796bc Western NS Rising: The Western REN Podcast is a lively, conversational show hosted by Wade Cleveland that celebrates the people, businesses, and ideas helping Western Nova Scotia thrive. Through inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders, each episode explores the stories behind local success and the opportunities shaping our region's future. Along the way, you'll learn how Western REN programs support business growth, entrepreneurship, and stronger communities. New episodes release monthly beginning June 23. 

]]> Western NS Rising: The Western REN Podcast is a lively, conversational show hosted by Wade Cleveland that celebrates the people, businesses, and ideas helping Western Nova Scotia thrive. Through inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders, each episode explores the stories behind local success and the opportunities shaping our region's future. Along the way, you'll learn how Western REN programs support business growth, entrepreneurship, and stronger communities. New episodes release monthly beginning June 23. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:47:36 -0300 Western Regional Enterprise Network Western Regional Enterprise Network 64 Western NS Rising: The Western REN Podcast is a lively, conversational show hosted by Wade Cleveland that celebrates the people, businesses, and ideas helping Western Nova Scotia thrive. Through inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders, each episode explores the stories behind local success and the opportunities shaping our region's future. Along the way, you'll learn how Western REN programs support business growth, entrepreneurship, and stronger communities. New episodes release monthly beginning June 23. 

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