Bruce Cole is our guest on KISC My Health Radio show with Peter Mingils and the King of Cranberries Stephen Lukawski.
This week on KISC My Health Radio, Captain Cran Man Stephen Lukawski and Peter Mingils have the privilege of interviewing Bruce Cole. He’s one of this month’s Key Influencer Super Canadians!
A Riveting Radio Spotlight on Bruce Cole. In the ever-evolving world of wellness Bruce Cole founded the Canada’s Natural Health Retailer.
“The Bruce Cole Story” aired last month and clocks in at a crisp 45 minutes, offering an intimate deep-dive into the life and legacy of Bruce Cole, the visionary Canadian founder of Canadian Natural Health Retailer (CNHR). This radio show is informative and genuinely inspiring, a perfect blend of personal anecdote, industry insight, and forward-thinking dialogue. Listners are left me reflecting on the grassroots power of wellness advocacy.
Stephen Lukawski introduces Bruce Cole as a “trailblazer in the Natural Health Industry,” a title well-earned from his decades-long commitment.
Born and raised in Canada, Bruce Cole’s journey began in journalism, graduating from Humber College School of Journalism, before pivoting to the burgeoning natural health sector in the 1990s.
This episode masterfully weaves in his founding of CNHR in 1997, co-created as a vital resource to empower the natural retailing community.
Bruce Cole shares vivid stories of traveling across Canada, visiting hundreds of health food stores, and witnessing firsthand the challenges retailers faced. From supply chain hurdles to educating consumers on supplements and organic living.
What elevates this radio show is its focus on Cole’s evolution. Now serving as Editor and Publisher at CNHR, he also contributes to Alive Publishing Group (APG), the company behind the iconic Alive Magazine—a staple for Canadian wellness enthusiasts since the 1970s. apg.alive.com +2 Linden deftly explores how Bruce Cole’s work bridges retail and publishing, fostering a network that supports independent stores amid big-box competition. A highlight is Cole’s candid discussion on his 2024 CHFA Willie Pelzer Hall of Fame Award, where he humbly credits the community: “It’s not about me; it’s about the retailers who’ve kept natural health alive through tough times.”
His passion shines through in segments on sustainable sourcing and the rise of plant-based innovations, peppered with practical tips for listeners, like navigating health claims in media.The production quality is top-notch, with seamless sound design.
Retailers praise Cole’s impact. A store owner from Vancouver, recounted how CNHR’s articles helped pivot her business during the pandemic, adding a real-world layer to the narrative. Bruce Cole’s vision for the future is integrating digital tools while preserving the personal touch of local health shops.
Thanks to Stephen Lukawski, Captain Cran Man, the King of Cranberries for a wonderful and crantastic interview!
