Things are getting started

For the last few years, I’ve had this crazy idea in my head that I would love to start a podcast.

It started with the thought of blog posts but just writing about my own thoughts and experiences felt a little boring. The longer I was a “politician” the more I felt frustrated in the lack of understanding that came through to me from community members with regard to issues and people within this area.

Powell Rumour is a real thing, it has a life of it’s own here in qathet. And it’s often a roadblock for all sorts of ideas, events and developments (and I’m not talking just land-based developments!).

In the past few years - especially the last two, there has been a large influx of “newcomers” to our area. They are trying to get settled and find their place in our community, to get involved and to know who their neighbours and fellow community members are. On the flip side, people like myself who have had family here for generations tend to get taken in by past family histories or the good ‘ole Powell Rumour and inadvertently have predisposed ideas of who people are, what they stand for or what their intentions are.

Of course, these are generalizations and certainly don’t hold true for everyone but those barriers are definitely there - and they are real.

I’m a planner. I want to have a bit of a clue what I’m doing and a solid plan before I get rolling. So to that end, I started a podcasting course through a BC university in September. So far, I have found it to be informative and engaging and I’ve jumped myself ahead a bit (as I often do) and have already created my logo and put together this website.

There’s still lots to do and I still have a lot to learn - but I’m loving this new adventure and I’m looking forward to the growing and learning to come for me - and hopefully you, if you choose to listen.

There are SO many different things we can talk about, so many current issues we can delve into and so many locals to get to know. AND. . . . 2022 is a local election year. Since I don’t have to run a campaign, I’m looking forward to interviewing the local candidates that decide to put their names forward. After all, it’s crazy to turn down free campaign advertising!

So, this is your heads up that great things are to come! And, if you’re interested in being a guest on my podcast, please feel free to reach out!

This is Aaron Reid. Until next time . . . .