Behind the Business

Behind the Business is presented by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Gore Mutual, this podcast features weekly episodes hosted by Ian McLean, President and CEO of the Greater KW Chamber.

It is recorded on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee, peoples.

Each week Ian sits down for candid conversations, taking listeners beyond the boardroom and Behind the Business to uncover the real stories within Waterloo Region’s business community.

From innovation and sustainability to leadership and community impact, each guest offers invaluable perspectives and inspiring journeys. Discover what drives their ambition, and WHO is fueling the future of Waterloo Region’s success.

Join us as we go Behind the Business!

Guest

Melissa Reid

Melissa Reid is a Registered Social Worker and the founder of Calming Tree Counselling, a practice specializing in grief, trauma, and attachment-based therapy. With over 20 years of experience, she provides individual therapy and clinical supervision to social workers and psychotherapists. Melissa is trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Narrative Therapy. In 2025, she was recognized as a Health & Wellness honoree by the Women of the Year Awards in Kitchener-Waterloo.

https://www.calmingtree.ca/

Guest appearance on:

Behind the Business of Calming Tree (with Melissa Reid)