
The Innovation Day Podcast
Innovation is defined simply as; the generation, and realization, of new ideas. In reality, innovation is far from simple. In this podcast host Neil Follett speaks with the founders, creatives and creators who are leading, living, and (usually) loving innovation. Brought to you by Studio 245, the Innovation Day Podcast showcases diverse points of view, personal stories and creative solutions in the world of business, culture and the arts. It is a podcast about imagination, risk, courage, leadership, and the reward of seeing your idea come to life.
Podcasting since 2021 • 37 episodes
The Innovation Day Podcast
Latest Episodes
Kassia Meador, Pro Surfer and Founder of KASSIA+SURF, on the Power of Endings and Beginnings.
Kassia Meador has crafted an incredible career as a professional surfer, wellness advocate, and entrepreneur. From turning pro at 16 through to her very recent decision to set a new path for her business, Kassia has dropped in with focus and in...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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47:55

Ben Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of Beachman, on the Power of Design, and the Passion Behind the Brand.
When he was just 18, Ben Taylor started the Beachman Life account on Instagram, and at the time it was a brand in search of a product. Fast forward to 2025 and that product is now an eBike (and soon to be motorcycle) like you’ve never seen befo...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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47:00

Jayme Jenkins, Co-Founder of Everist: Concentrating on the Future of Hair and Beauty Products.
Jayme and her co-founder Jessica set out to solve a complex and layered problem and wound up being voted one of Time Magazine's best new inventions. Jayme brings her infectious energy and passion to the show and shares with us how Ever...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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43:51

Dave Bidini, Founder West End Phoenix on the Genesis, Launch and Evolution of a Much-Loved Toronto Community Newspaper.
For many, newspapers may not exactly be synonymous with “innovation”, but that opinion may change after listening to this episode. In 2017 musician and author Dave Bidini was inspired to start up a community paper in his west end Toronto neighb...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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38:10

Robert Kirstiuk, Founder & CEO Freshline, on Disrupting Supply Chains, a Big Pandemic Pivot, and the Business of Moving Food.
The path to entrepreneurial success is winding, steep and treacherous – just ask anyone who’s started a business. As with so many founders, Robert Kirstiuk had to make a ‘pandemic pivot’, and the result was Freshline. Robert’s story is one of s...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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34:47
