Why this exists
Island Growth helps local businesses grow. Outdoor Optimism is the other side of that work: spotlighting the people, organizations, and projects that make Vancouver Island a place worth growing in. The podcast is a space for the stories that do not always get told — the charitable work, the community builders, the people putting in quiet effort that keeps the island moving forward.
Who we want to hear from
We are looking for people doing meaningful work on Vancouver Island — not just business success stories, but the kind of work that lifts the whole community.
Community leaders
Environmental advocates
Conservation groups
Marine biologists
Salmon restoration groups
Hatchery or streamkeepers societies
Fisheries scientists
Guides/outfitters with conservation credibility
Local zoologists
Nature trusts
Suggest a guest
Know someone on Vancouver Island doing work that deserves a wider audience? Tell us about them. We read every suggestion.