People Of Durham

Welcome to People of Durham, the show that spotlights the everyday legends, hidden gems, and unforgettable personalities that make the Durham Region feel like home. Each episode, our hosts sit down with local leaders, business owners, creators, and community members whose stories shape the region. Recorded in a professional studio at Blue Phoenix Studios in Whitby, every interview is turned into 30+ short-form clips for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Real stories. Local voices. Durham’s people.

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  People of Durham #40 – Laura Erasmus, Founder of Moose Cookies

  Aug 27, 202659 minS0

  <p>People of Durham #40 – Laura Erasmus, Founder of Moose CookiesLaura Erasmus is a 28-year-old wife, mom, and founder of Moose Cookies. Born in Romania and raised across Korea, Abu Dhabi, and Canada, she started the brand postpartum as a creative outlet after too many nights spent watching TV. What began as late-night recipe experiments while her son slept is now a handmade stuffed-cookie company with premium packaging, a growing market presence, and a name borrowed from her little boy’s nickname.In this conversation she shares the six-month grind of perfecting recipes with almost no baking background, the family story behi...

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  People of Durham #39 - Quentin DSouza, Durham REI Founder & Real Estate Educator

  Aug 25, 20261h 19mS0

  <p>**People of Durham #39 – Quentin D’Souza, Durham REI Founder & Real Estate Educator**Quentin D’Souza went from elementary school teacher to building a 550-unit real estate portfolio across Ontario and founding the Durham Real Estate Investors Club in 2008. In this conversation he shares how health transformed his business, the value of taking his sons on mountain treks around the world, how the club actually underwrites deals together, and the practical tools he uses today — from property management software to AI and covered call ETFs.He also talks about house hacking, short-term rentals, investing in Tampa as a hedge, and the advi...

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  People of Durham #38 – Stephanie Ashton

  Aug 20, 202647 minS1

  <p>People of Durham #38 – Stephanie Ashton, Feed Ontario Leader & Ajax Regional Ward 3 Candidate. </p><p><br></p><p>Stephanie Ashton has spent 25 years in the nonprofit sector — including 12 years in international development and her current work at Feed Ontario on food insecurity. A longtime Ajax resident and mom of three, she’s now running for Regional Councillor in Ward 3.</p><p>In this conversation she shares why the timing finally feels right, the biggest issues she’s hearing at the doors, the difference between local and regional responsibilities, and how her global problem-solving experience translates to serving Durham.Hosted by Pascal Z...

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  People of Durham #37 - Karey Ann Large, CEO Whitby Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 17, 202635 minS0

  <p>Welcome to People of Durham! In this episode, Mark Lorray sits down with Karey Ann Large, CEO of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, for a conversation about community, leadership, and the heartbeat of local business.From running her own bakery downtown to leading a nearly 700-member Chamber, Karey Ann shares her journey of resilience — including the downtown fire that sparked the rebirth of Whitby's BIA — and pulls back the curtain on what a Chamber of Commerce actually does for business owners.Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, just starting out, or simply curious about the people shaping Durham Region, this epis...

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  People of Durham #36 - Lisa Patel, TREB Past President & Ajax Ward 3 Candidate

  Aug 15, 202649 minS0

  <p>**People of Durham #36 – Lisa Patel, Ajax Ward 3 Candidate**</p><p><br></p><p>Lisa Patel has spent nearly 20 years in real estate, served as the 100th President of the Toronto Real Estate Board (one of only a handful of women and people of colour to hold the role), led the industry through COVID, mentored youth as a Big Sister, and has given decades of service to Ajax and Durham. In this conversation she shares the full journey — the wins, the losses, the meditation that guided her biggest decisions, and why the timing finally feels right to run for Ajax Ward...

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