Popcorn Falls – Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast
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<p>In this episode, Shawn and Leah catch up over coffee and cover a little bit of everything—from community theatre to winter woes, side hustles, and big-picture life planning.</p>
<p>Leah shares exciting news about the play she’s directing with her producing partner RJ. The show is called <strong><em>Popcorn Falls</em></strong> and will be performed in support of the <strong>RNAO – Algoma Chapter</strong> (Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario). The play runs for <strong>two nights, January 23 and 24</strong>, at <strong>The Grand Gardens in Sault Ste. Marie</strong>. We talk about the process, the cause, and why this production means so much to her.</p>
<p>Next up, Leah talks about how her foot care business, <strong>Complete Sole Serenity</strong>, is really ramping up. She’s seeing more clients, building momentum, and actively looking to grow even further. Yes, we talk about feet. It’s more interesting than you think.</p>
<p>From there, things take a turn into neighborhood drama. Our next-door neighbor bought her house without a home inspection, and winter is now exposing every problem at once. A leaking roof, pigeons living in the rafters, and snowplows dumping road snow into her driveway because she’s on the corner. She’s overwhelmed, frustrated, and having a rough go of it.</p>
<p>That leads into winter weather talk and Shawn’s perspective as a <strong>mail carrier</strong>. Delivering mail in Canadian winters is no joke. Snow, ice, and brutal conditions spark a conversation about whether it’s time to apply for a supervisor position and move indoors. With <strong>10 years left until retirement</strong> and <strong>Canada Post restructuring</strong>, the timing may not be right—at least not yet.</p>
<p>We wrap things up by talking about our <strong>Etsy shops</strong>. We chat about what’s been selling, what’s currently listed, and how we’ve been sourcing more inventory. Shawn reflects on being a lifelong collector, turning <strong>50 this year</strong>, and feeling ready to start purging. There’s just too much stuff, and no one else wants to deal with it. Plus, retiring to Europe someday means traveling lighter—physically and mentally.</p>
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<p>It’s an episode about creativity, community, work, winter, and figuring out what’s worth holding onto.</p>
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