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The Discipline of Self Care with Kitty Shum – May 13, 2021
Self-care is about priorities, boundaries, and finding purpose so you can live life to the fullest. As a Therapist, Kitty Shum’s dedication to this cause propelled her to launch Loti Wellness as a symbolic and practical reminder that self-care is more than grooming products and...
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Creativity in the Arts and Entrepreneurship with Nadia Lloyd – May 6, 2021
Tapping into your creative side can be key to finding solutions for your venture. Creator and artist Nadia Lloyd believes to truly explore your creativity, platforms like PayPal are needed to save you time and worry. Nadia first started painting in 2010 after making the...
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Farming for Impact with Kara Enright – April 29, 2021
From the mouths they feed to the communities they support, farmers across Canada make an incredible impact everyday – just ask Kara Enright, Co-Founder and farmer at Enright Cattle Company! Kara Enright was raised on her family farm located just outside of Tweed, Ontario. Kara...
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Rural Entrepreneurship: A Community Building Tool with Abby Pond – April 22, 2021
For founders, a strong connection to one’s community can make all of the difference in finding success. Abby Pond, CEO of Queen of Cups Lingerie Inc., believes that healthy rural communities and strong local startup ecosystems go hand-in-hand. Abby Pond is the founder and CEO...
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Support for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities with Susan Bater – April 15, 2021
A number of key barriers remain for rural entrepreneurs, especially those with disabilities. But together, we can challenge exclusionary attitudes and work towards building a much more inclusive ecosystem – just ask Susan Bater, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Manager for Community Futures Manitoba and Saskatchewan!...
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Recovering From Economic Disaster with Angela Groenveld – April 8, 2021
With Canadian SMEs representing over 50% of our national economy and providing much needed community support, small business recovery is at the top of everyone’s mind in our post-pandemic world. Angela Groenveld, Founder and CEO of EmergeAgency, is leading the way! As one of the...
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Rural Reinvention with Shauna Rae – April 1, 2021
We often assume urban centres are home to the most innovative, versatile business ecosystems. Shauna Rae, Communications and Project Coordinator for Community Futures Ontario and co-host of the Kitchen Confessionals Podcast, sees rural startup ecosystems as a hub for innovation and reinvention. Shauna Rae is...
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Starting Up in Canada and Israel with Rachel Bendayan and Michal Cotler-Wunsh – March 31, 2021
Around the world, entrepreneurship contributes massively to both local economies and the global innovation ecosystem. MP Rachel Bendayan and MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh agree that on the road to recovering from COVID-19, women will have a key role to play. Rachel Bendayan was first elected as...
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Finding Your Imperfect Balance with Michelle Lalonde – March 25, 2021
The hustle mentality is deeply ingrained in the startup community, but at times it can take its toll on a founder’s confidence and mental health. Michelle Lalonde, president and chief growth officer of Tiber River Inc., thinks it’s all about finding your “imperfect balance”. With...
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Empowering Women in the Trades with Kendall Ansell – March 18, 2021
Today, women account for only 4.5 per cent of skilled trades workers across Canada. Kendall Ansell, owner of Belle Construction, is trying to change that. Kendall has always believed that happiness starts at home. Growing up, she spent most of her weekends helping her Dad,...
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Taking Action and Starting Up with Jess Mantell – March 11, 2021
When gearing up to launch a venture, worry and perfectionism can prolong the process of opening the doors. Jess Mantell, Co-Founder of Abokichi, thinks the answer is easy – just start! Jess Mantell is the co-founder of Abokichi, Inc., makers of the gold Sofi Award...
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Taking Your Seat at the Table with Aja Horsley – March 4, 2021
Women-only networks and mentorship opportunities are vital in leveling the playing field and building a more gender-balanced world – but Aja Horsley, CEO of Drizzle Honey, thinks women belong at every table where decisions are made. With a background in Environmental Science and Urban Agriculture...
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Building the Right Legacy with Yamila Franco – February 25, 2021
Traditional stakeholders often include customers, staff, and suppliers – but what if we all treated the land as a key stakeholder? Enter Yamila Franco, Co-Founder of Nyoka Design Labs! Yamila is an Afro-Indigenous Womxn bringing years of experience in impact-driven entrepreneurship & clean technology. Her...
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Protecting Your Brand with Cynthia Mason – February 18, 2021
There are a lot of myths surrounding trademark registration for small businesses in Canada, leading to many brands being at risk and unprotected – just ask Cynthia Mason, Lawyer and Trademark Agent for Mason PC Trademarks and Markably! Cynthia Mason is a Canadian lawyer and...
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The Creative Advantage with Angela Percival – February 11, 2021
Too often, creative professions like photography, music, or art in general are left out of the equation when discussing entrepreneurship. Angela Percival, professional Outdoor Photographer, believes the startup community should be embracing creativity – both as a profession and as a problem solving tool. Adventure...
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Skating for Community with Sasha Senior – February 4, 2021
Building a community around your brand is easier said than done. Sasha Senior, Owner of Bliss Skateboard Shop, believes that giving back to your network is the gift that keeps on giving. Sasha Senior is an avid skateboarder that grew up in Brampton, Ontario. Her...
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The Power of Public Speaking with Ghalia Aamer – January 28, 2021
Over 75% of people are afraid of public speaking. The scariest part? This fear can cut potential wages by up to 10%. Ghalia Aamer, founder and CEO of TalkMaze, wants to change this! Ghalia Aamer is a 19 year old entrepreneur and community leader studying...
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Allyship for Accessibility with Sue Crawford- January 21, 2021
One in seven Canadians have a disability, yet we would be hard-pressed to find a true representation of this in our everyday lives. Sue Crawford, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Enable, is working to challenge the status quo of both physical and social accessibility –...
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Balancing AI and Human-Centered Design with Maryam Nabavi – January 14, 2021
For tech companies, finding the right balance between powerful tech and human-centered design can be a gargantuan task. Maryam Nabavi, Co-Founder and CEO of Babbly, believes that having a deep emotional connection to your mission is the key. Maryam is the former Vice President of...
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Embracing Transparency with Connie Lo and Laura Burget – January 7, 2021
Being constantly bombarded with the success stories and “highlight reels” of the world’s leading entrepreneurs can take its toll on a founder’s sense of self worth – leading to feelings of incompetence and, often, full blown imposter syndrome. Connie Lo and Laura Burget, Co-Founders of...
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Failure, Fluidity, and Focus with Laura Fortey – December 31, 2020
Laura Fortey, COO and Co-Founder of REITIUM, believes the key to starting and scaling successful ventures comes down to three words: failure, fluidity, and focus. As a real estate entrepreneur, Laura Fortey has bought, managed, renovated, and sold her own investment properties, as well as...
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Defining Authenticity with Dwania Peele – December 24, 2020
Authenticity can mean a host of different things to a host of different people. Dwania Peele, owner and executive director of Canadian Small Business Women, believes the key to strong and sustainable business relationships is being authentically yourself. Dwania Peele is the Owner and Executive...
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The Power of Allyship with Sowmya Rajasekaran – December 17, 2020
Community and connections are vital – especially when you’re building a company. However, in a current- and post-pandemic world, cultivating those critical alliances can be difficult. Sowmya Rajasekaran, Creator & Moderator of the #Buildupwomen Series, chats with us about how to build support within your...
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The Secret to Standing Out with Linda Peers- December 10, 2020
An entrepreneur from Halifax, Nova Scotia is making kefir, but with a twist. After curiosity got the best of her, Linda Peers used her background in marketing to create a business that makes lactose-intolerant friendly coconut kefir. Since graduating from the University of Western Ontario...
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A New Norm: Women’s Entrepreneurship Post COVID with Paulette Senior – December 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped identify the scope of disparities that exist for women entrepreneurs in Canada. Luckily, we can use the current crisis as a point of reference when crafting a new norm – just ask Paulette Senior, President and CEO of the Canadian...
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Mastering Your Employer Brand with Laura Tolhoek – November 26, 2020
From posting the job to onboarding, hiring can be a challenge in the startup space. Laura Tolhoek, Proprietor of Essential HR, believes the key to attracting top talent is mastering your employer brand. As a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) and the proprietor of Essential...
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Navigating the Legal Landscape with Amy Grubb – November 19, 2020
For entrepreneurs, navigating legal matters in their industry can be daunting – when do you need to hire a lawyer? Does it matter what kind of law they specialize in? How do you avoid breaking the bank? Amy Grubb, CEO and Founder of Grubb Law,...
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Entrepreneurship in the Canadian Prairies with Margaux Miller – November 12, 2020
When you think of the Canadian prairies, a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem is likely not the first thing that comes to mind. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth – just ask Margaux Miller, producer and host of Start Podcast and Program Director at Tech...
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Using Adversity to Fuel Innovation with Audra Renyi – November 5, 2020
The most impactful acts of innovation often come in the wake of a historical event or crisis such as COVID-19 – just ask Audra Renyi, Founder of earAccess Inc. and the 2020 CANIES Women Entrepreneur of the Year. Audra Renyi is the founder...
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Education: The New Currency with Permpreet Soomal – October 29, 2020
In Canada, women-led businesses face many barriers. Permpreet Soomal, VP of Human Resources at Scotiabank, believes the key to empowering women entrepreneurs to thrive is through education, access to capital, and mentorship. Permpreet is an Advisory Board Member of The Scotiabank Women Initiative. She recently...
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Embracing Failure with Michele Romanow – October 22, 2020
We are told time and time again that failure is something to fear and avoid at all costs – but what if we embraced it? Michele Romanow, Co-Founder of Clearbanc and host of the new Audible Original Podcast “The Revisionaries”, believes failure is a by-product...
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Growing, Shifting and Thriving with Maria Locker – October 15, 2020
Women wear many hats in today’s world, and women entrepreneurs are no exception. Despite the challenges women owned start-ups face, Maria Locker Founder of RevolutionHER, believes there is nothing stopping them from shifting and growing to accomplish what they want. Maria Locker is an advocate...
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Putting Your Mental Health First with Annie Marsolais – October 8, 2020
The “hustle mentality” is deeply ingrained in Canada’s entrepreneurial landscape, often inspiring innovative solutions, adaptable businesses, and industry disruption. Unfortunately, it can also take a toll on one’s mental health – just ask Annie Marsolais, Chief Marketing Officer of BDC. Annie Marsolais was appointed...
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The Power of Taking Action with Ariel Gough – October 1, 2020
Realizing the power of taking action and building a values-based business can help you stand out from the entrepreneurial crowd – just ask Ariel Gough, Co-Founder of Bailly Cosmetics. Ariel Gough is a social entrepreneur, policy advisor and TEDx speaker. She was a policy and...
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Practising the Pause with Sunshine Tenasco – September 24, 2020
Being an entrepreneur can be incredibly draining and stressful, especially during the current pandemic. Sunshine Tenasco, CEO of Pow Wow Pitch and Founder of Her Braids, urges Canadian entrepreneurs to “practice the pause” and actively allocate time for life outside of work. Sunshine Tenasco is...
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Surrounding Yourself with Fierce Women with Kelly Woods – September 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, play and interact with each other. Kelly Woods, Founder of Brujera Elixirs Inc. and winner of the 2020 CANIE Woman Entrepreneur Award for the British Columbia region, believes the key to thriving during the pandemic is...
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Building a Socially Responsible Business with Katie Boothby-Kung – September 10, 2020
Entrepreneurs often feel like they aren’t doing enough when implementing social impact programs in their start-up. Katie Boothby-Kung, Senior Manager of Social Impact for Shopify, thinks entrepreneurs need to own their imperfections. From 9-5, Katie is a Senior Manager of Social Impact at Shopify. By...
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Putting Yourself First with Jessica Keats – September 3, 2020
In entrepreneurship, so much of your time gets spent on your business and there can be very little left for yourself. Jessica Keats, President of the Women’s Business Network of the National Capital Region, wants to flip that dynamic. Jessica Keats is an International Healer,...
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Finding Community Through Adversity with Theresa Laurico – August 27, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, life is full of challenges and opportunities for start-ups. Leaning on your women entrepreneur community is one way of navigating adversity and celebrating success – just ask Theresa Laurico, Founder of SocialLIGHT and panelist for Startup Canada’s 2020 Canadian Export Challenge. ...
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Combining Design and Social Impact with Ilana Ben-Ari – August 20, 2020
Inventors and developers are time and time again urged to stay away from the start-up world, especially if they are women. Ilana Ben-Ari, Founder of Twenty One Toys and winner of Startup Canada’s 2019 Mississauga Canadian Export Challenge, thinks creating a sustainable business with a...
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Leading Through Change with Michelle Williams – August 13, 2020
For entrepreneurs to succeed, adaptability and resilience are paramount when faced with sudden change. Michelle Williams, Change Strategy Lead for Sovereign Insurance, believes we need to embrace change and work together through adversity. Michelle Williams is a Change Strategy Lead who works with individuals and...
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Navigating Adversity With Fearless Optimism with Mary Doyle – August 6, 2020
Amidst a new era of human development brought on by COVID-19, rural businesses and communities play a key role in solving issues of remote work and wellness – just ask Mary Doyle, Founder of Rural on Purpose. Mary describes herself as a crystal ball engineer...
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The Human Part of Sales with Kim Orlesky – July 30th 2020
Sales are less about transactions and more about the relationships you build, and Kim Orlesky, President, KO Advantage Group Ltd., will be the first to tell you. Kim is the President of KO Advantage Group and author of Sell More. Faster. She’s listed as one...
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Resilience in Entrepreneurship with Sloane Muldoon – July 23rd 2020
Now, more than ever, resilience is necessary for success as a woman entrepreneur, and Sloane Muldoon, Senior Vice President, Prairie Region, is here to help! Sloane Muldoon is the Scotiabank Senior Vice President, Prairie Region. Sloane was appointed to this role in May 2017, with...
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Being Your Best for Investment with Jess Joss – July 16th 2020
It’s easy to chase help from above, but there’s a way to ensure it comes your way and Jess Joss, CEO (on leave) of Equation is here to share it! Jess Joss is the CEO (on leave) of Equation, a joint venture that brings together...
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Learning From Your Journey with Jodi Kovitz – July 9th 2020
On a journey like entrepreneurship, it’s essential to reflect on what you’ve learned and how you’ve gotten where you are – just ask Jodi Kovitz. Jodi Kovitz is the founder and CEO of #movethedial, a global movement and organization to advance the participation and leadership...
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Creating Your Career with Christine Whone – July 2nd 2020
When you can’t keep walking the same path, sometimes you just need to create your own – just ask Christine Whone. Christine is the Owner of Actually, Communication Design Studio, Chapter Lead of Canada Learning Code in Barrie, Instructor at Ryerson University’s Chang School, and...
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Legal Lessons for Women Entrepreneurs with Megan Cornell – June 25th 2020
Innovation in sectors where there typically isn’t a lot of innovation makes for quite the opportunity – just ask Megan Cornell, CEO & Chief Ideas Officer, Momentum Business Law and Momentum Law Labs! Megan spent the first decade of her practice working in Big Law,...
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Engineering Startup Solutions with Midia Shikh Hassan – June 18th 2020
Sometimes the things that set you apart can be your biggest advantage, and Midia Shikh Hassan would agree. Midia studied health sciences, biochemistry, and chemical engineering from the University of Ottawa. She is a co-founder and CEO of Dextra Innovation, which uses 3D printing technology...
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Planning Your Content with Kat Gaskin – June 11th 2020
To find your own voice you need to take a dive inside yourself, and then figure out how to shout with it from the rooftops (with a plan of course), which is where Kat Gaskin comes in. Kat Gaskin is a graphic designer, content planning...
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Supporting Newcomer Entrepreneurs with Karla Briones – June 4th 2020
It’s hard being in a new country, starting a business in one even more so – but it would be much harder without Karla Briones, Founder of Karla Briones Consulting Karla is a Mexican-Canadian serial entrepreneur with a passion for helping others succeed in their...
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Strategic Communications With Style with Jennifer Stewart – May 28th 2020
Sometimes talking the talk is just as important as walking the walk, and Jennifer Stewart knows how to do both! Jennifer Stewart is the founder and owner of Syntax Strategic, a leading communications, media and public affairs firm based in Ottawa. She has been named...
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Women Entrepreneurs, Now and Next with Nancy Wilson – May 21st 2020
Being an entrepreneur is hard enough, especially without systemic barriers. But good thing women entrepreneurs have Nancy Wilson in their corner! Nancy Wilson is the founder and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC), a national, not-for-profit organization that advocates for women-identified business...
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The Art of Disruption with Kim Hendi – May 14th 2020
It’s easy to get into a cognitive rut as an entrepreneur, but if you’re looking to bump yourself out Kim Hendi, the founder, CEO and Senior Coach of Disruptive Art, wants to talk! Kim’s broad experience in digital adoption, ICT program and policies, digital adoption,...
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Following Your Intuition with Fiona Gilligan – May 7th 2020
When there’s a lot of outside noise, sometimes the best thing you can do is listen to your inside voice – just ask Fiona Gilligan. Fiona is a trauma specialist, author and female founder. She’s the former founder CEO of the trauma Management Group TMG,...
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Creating Impact With Entrepreneurship with Sally Ng – April 30th 2020
What’s the difference between something that’s good and something that’s perfect? The thing that’s good is the one that gets finished, as Sally Ng will tell you. Sally has been around the startup community for quite a few years, in the past, she has launched...
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Connecting Women With Supply Chains with Stephanie Fontaine – April 23rd 2020
It’s easy to feel alone as an entrepreneur, but Stephanie Fontaine wants you to know you aren’t. Stephanie Fontaine is the Country Director for WEConnect International in Canada. A well-known leader in the supplier diversity community, Stephanie has spent the last 7 years working closely...
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Making Your Mark With Marketing with Manuela Barcenas – April 16th 2020
Every manager needs a co-pilot, why not marketers too? If you’re asking that question, Manuela Barcenas, Marketing Fellow at Fellow.app wants to talk! Manuela is a digital marketer at Fellow.app, a company building a platform that empowers managers and their teams to work better together....
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Mental Clarity In Entrepreneurship with Terri Story – April 9th 2020
When the user experience is being optimized for everything in life, the mental health sector is a natural next step. Enter Terri Storey. Terri Storey is a leader and visionary in the field of mental health with more than 20 years of experience. As CEO...
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HR for Startups with Jamie Hoobanoff – April 2nd 2020
Wondering how to recruit the right talent to rocket your business forwards? Then Jamie Hoobanoff wants to talk. Jamie Hoobanoff is the Founder of The Leadership Agency, North America’s fastest-growing recruitment agency for the technology and start-up community. The Leadership Agency helps build the most...
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Never Giving Up with Shannon Ferguson – March 26th 2020
What’s the one thing you can control when you’re faced with incredible adversity? Your choice to stop or push through – and Shannon Ferguson, knows which one she’d pick every single day. Shannon and her co-founder know the struggles sports teams and organizations face selling...
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Impact First Entrepreneurship with Jen Couldrey – March 19th 2020
As an entrepreneur, you might be focused on growth and profits. But leaning into your nurturing to focus on impact can be even more valuable—just ask Alison Kirkland, CEO of the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada. Alison was named the inaugural CEO of WEOC in...
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Every Woman’s Business Toolkit with Alison Kirkland – March 12th 2020
As an entrepreneur, you might be focused on growth and profits. But leaning into your nurturing to focus on impact can be even more valuable—just ask Alison Kirkland, CEO of the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada. Alison was named the inaugural CEO of WEOC in...
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Global Action for Equality with Stephanie Dei – March 5th 2020
Sometimes you may find yourself wondering what kind of change you can affect with your business each day, and if you ask Stephanie Dei she’ll have quite the list for you! With an emphasis on responsible business conduct in G7coutries, Stephanie connects the public sector,...
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Capitalizing on Supplier Diversity with Silvia Pencak – February 27th 2020
Oftentimes it can seem like big business has its head in the clouds when it comes to supply chain diversity, but one conversation with Silvia Pencak, President of WBE Canada, can help you meet them where they are! Silvia is a highly experienced business leader...
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Rock Your Business Plan with Karen Greve Young – February 20th 2020
As an entrepreneur, you need to understand the key elements of your business plan. But you don’t need to figure out all the answers by yourself—just ask Karen Greve Young, CEO of Futurpreneur. Futurpreneur Canada has been fuelling the success of young Canadian entrepreneurs since...
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Finding Your Direction with Solange Tuyishime – February 13th 2020
As an entrepreneur, you might be focused on growth and profits. But leaning into your nurturing to focus on impact can be even more valuable—just ask Solange Tuyishime, Founder & CEO of Elevate International. Their goal is to inspire, empower, and elevate women and girls,...
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Learning Beyond Your Limits with Estelle Doiron – February 6th 2020
As an entrepreneur, you might not always feel qualified for the tasks on your list. But learning beyond your comfort zone is what makes entrepreneurship exciting—just ask Estelle Doiron, Founder & CEO of Koffee Beauty. Koffee Beauty is a skincare company using coffee as the...
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Building From the Ground Up with Suzanne Grant – January 23rd 2020
As an entrepreneur, it can be hard to stay true to yourself. But building that foundation starts from the ground up – just ask Suzanne Grant, CEO of the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance. Suzanne is a Canadian veteran and entrepreneur with military communications, engineering and...
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Carving Out Your Community with Sally Douglas – January 23rd 2020
Your community is a collection of everyone in your corner, and for Sally Douglas, Principal – Operations at The Earnescliffe Foundation and Chair of the Women in Communications and Technology’s National Capital Region chapter, she might need a bigger corner. Sally has an eclectic career,...
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Finding Balance Through Fitness with Catherine Chan – January 16th 2020
Everyone always tells you how important fitness is to your overall health, but no one ever tells you how to fit in the fitness that works for you right? Then you’ve never talked to Catherine Chan, Founder of FitIn. Catherine is a long-time lover of...
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Seeking Support Through Mentorship with Sheena Brady – January 9th 2020
As an entrepreneur, access to mentors and providing mentorship has to be your cup of tea, just ask Sheena Brady, Founder, and CEO of Tease Tea. Sheena has always had big dreams for Tease Tea to empower women, one cup at a time, around the...
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Building Community Around Business with Brianne Miller – December 26th 2019
The consumer cycle can be a messy thing, but it’s not humans who feel the consequences most keenly. The world’s oceans are suffering at an alarming rate from plastic waste, something Brianne Miller, marine biologist turned ecopreneur, can attest to. Brianne is the Co-Founder and...
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HR Best Practices in a Culture of Change with Tracy Stephen – December 19th 2019
Some change is good, some change is bad, but all change can be slightly terrifying – that’s why Tracy Stephen, Sovereign Insurance’s Associate Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Administration is here to share some tips on best HR practices in a culture of change!...
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Supporting Women Through Exporting with Catherine Decarie – December 12th 2019
What are the top three things women can take away from a conversation with Catherine Decarie, SVP Channels, Marketing & Corporate Strategy at Export Development Canada (EDC)? “Business benefits from selling outside Canada, EDC can help do that, and many entrepreneurs are exporters without realizing...
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Connecting Across Cultures with Yixin Peng – December 5th 2019
The world has never been a smaller place than it is today, but making meaningful connections with people of different cultures still has an abundance of challenges – challenges which Yixin Peng, VP of Public Relations, Asia Pacific Youth Entrepreneurship Foundation, is happy to rise...
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Latin America: Scaling From the South with Miryam Lazarte – November 28th 2019
When you’re looking to scale help can come from any direction, but as the Founder of LatAm Startups, Miryam Lazarte is very fond of one direction in particular. A Toronto-based accelerator that brings startups from Latin America to Canada, Miryam and LatAm Startups help scale...
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Bridging the Gap for Female Entrepreneurs in Canada with Laura Didyk – November 21st 2019
It can be easy for entrepreneurs to feel lonely – women entrepreneurs even more so. But if you ask Laura Didyk, Vice President and National Leader for Women Entrepreneurs at the Business Development Bank of Canada, she’ll tell you how to break that spell. “One...
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Shaking Off Self Doubt with Tanya Geisler – November 14th 2019
Ever feel like there’s no way to shut the voices in the back of your mind up that say “you’re not ready yet”, “you’re not good enough”, “that was just luck”? Enter Tanya Geisler, Leadership Coach at Tanya Geisler Coaching. A certified Leadership Coach, TEDxWomen...
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Reinventing & Reinvigorating Yourself & Your Business with Cydney Mar – November 7th 2019
What do you do when you’re faced with life-changing circumstances? If you’re Cydney Mar, former figure skater, fashion designer, and Product Development Strategist & Creator of Cydney Mar Wellness, you reinvent, reinvigorate, and redirect all the best things about you to bring about something new...
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Researching for Real Solutions with Mallorie Brodie – October 31st 2019
What’s more important than drafting, pitching, and launching your product or company? The research that shows it will work – something Mallorie Brodie, CEO and Co-Founder of Bridgit can attest to. A Richard Ivey School of Business Graduate, Mallorie launched Bridgit in 2014 with Co-Founder...
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Finding Your Funding, Effectively with Sydney Wong – October 24th 2019
It’s a hard truth, but the fact that the majority of startups fail is a real problem – and it’s one Sydney Wong, Founder and Chief Hustler at VenturX, is addressing with a real solution. Sydney went to Silicon Valley in 2015 with a one-way...
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People, Planet, Profit: Local Liquid Gold with Aja Horsley – October 17th 2019
It’s true you won’t attract much with vinegar, but when you make locally sourced, sustainable food production the guiding principle of your raw honey business, you’ll certainly attract more than flies. Aja Horsley is the Founder and Queen Bee of Drizzle Honey, and is focused...
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Time to Take Back Your Tech with Liva Graudina – October 10th 2019
Is technology annoying? Painful? Terrifying? According to Liva Graudina, Senior Coordinator of IT at Sovereign Insurance, tech should be fun and nothing but! Having grown up in the era of chat rooms, Liva was no stranger to learning shortcuts quickly and sharing them with others....
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Design Thinking: Intelligent Innovations for your Business with Nilufer Erdebil – October 3rd 2019
Nilufer Erdebil has worn many hats – saleswoman, software designer, innovation expert. But as the CEO of Spring2 Innovation, she knows what’s under the hat is the most important thing. Spring2 Innovation uses the principles of Design Thinking, a process for creative problem solving that...
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Canadian Cannabis: Disruption in the West Coast with Mandy Potter – September 26th 2019
Mandy Potter is the CEO of Vancouver-based Jane, a woman-founded cannabis technology company with an impressive three-million dollar run rate in month five. Mandy was previously the founder of Cleanify, an on-demand home services marketplace which raised five million in funding and was sold last...
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Real Estate Innovations: Buying & Selling with Tech with Laura Fortey – September 19th 2019
The word failure comes with a special set of nuances that are unique to the entrepreneurship community. When starting up, you need to overcome so many challenges that sometimes, failure is the result. For Laura Fortey and many entrepreneurs like her, failure has been a...
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Preserving Traditional Inuit Knowledge through Entrepreneurship with Bernice Clarke – September 12th 2019
Bernice Kootoo Clarkee is the Founder and President of Uasao Soap (Wah-so Soap), an Inuit owned company dedicated to preserving traditional Inuit knowledge by incorporating it in a new and modern way. When she first started up in Nunavut, she had to overcome not only...
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Investing with Purpose with Bonnie Foley-Wong – September 5th 2019
Entrepreneurship is often a vessel for passion – it’s where those who have an undying urge to change the world go to make an impact, and Bonnie Foley-Wong is no different. “After my experience in investment banking and seeing vast amounts of capital flowing, I...
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Supporting End Users Through Design with Caterina Rizzi – August 29th 2019
Caterina prides herself on her ability to read trends, innovate products and translate visions into viable strategies. Caterina is a passionate believer in human centered design and has built her career by investing her energy into lofty goals and left field ideas to create game...
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Nourishing Communities through Food and Love with Antoinette GreenOliph – August 22nd 2019
Lover of food and creation from a young age, Antoinette has brought her passion for cooking traditional Trinidadian and Tobagonian foods to Canada’s North. Influenced by her mother and grandmother’s love for cooking, Antoinette opened her first restaurant in Manitoba in 2002. For the past...
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The Difference Between Diversity and Inclusion with Sharon Nyangweso – August 15th 2019
Sharon Nyangweso is an international digital communications and inclusions consultant. Sharon’s work is centered around using design principles to solve inclusion in organizations, community initiatives, and projects by helping to advance their visions for inclusivity from aspirations to action. “If diversity is a picture, then...
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Capital, Mentorship and Education for Women Entrepreneurs with Gillian Riley – August 8th 2019
Gillian Riley is President and CEO of Tangerine Bank and is working to build and execute the strategies behind Tangerine Bank, positioning the bank as Canada’s leading digital bank. In addition to growing Tangerine’s customer base, Gillian is spearheading Scotiabank’s Women Initiative. “I have always...
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Nurturing Local Businesses through Collaboration with Chantal Sarkisian – August 1st 2019
Chantal is a seasoned marketing and communications creative with expertise in business, digital strategy, and social media. Using her outgoing personality and the power of social media, Chantal has grown an engaged and vibrant audiences on channels such as Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. “It’s...
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Building Businesses through Efficiencies and Solutions with Kara Morgan – July 25th 2019
At Plan It! Outsourcing Solutions, Kara and her team work with businesses to uncover operational inefficiencies and gaps in processes to replace chaos with order. By approaching problems holistically and beginning at the source of these issues, Kara builds strong foundations so organizations can regain...
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Creating Corporate Change through Wellness with Farah Saad – July 18th 2019
With over six years of sales experience working at various large corporations like PepsiCo Beverages Canada and Maple Leaf Foods, Farah knows firsthand the stress and high anxiety employees feel on a daily basis. “My identity was identified by external validation. I measured my success but...
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Supporting The Global Ambitions of Women Entrepreneurs with Jennifer Cooke – July 10th 2019
Jennifer Cooke joined Export Development Canada in 2010 to pursue her passion of working directly with Canadian entrepreneurs and their companies to help them succeed in international markets.In her role as the Corporate Lead for EDC’s Women in Trade Strategy, 100% of Jennifer’s time is...
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Unlocking New Capital for Women Entrepreneurs with Jill Earthy – July 4th 2019
Jill is an entrepreneurially minded leader who believes diversity drives innovation. As the Head of Female Funders, Jill is empowering female leaders to become investors in early-stage companies through education and access. “A lot of the investors in the space, don’t look like us”. In...
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Connections, Support and Accelerations for Women in Technology with Justine Marchand – June 27 2019
Justine Marchand is a Québec-based operational leader who in 2018 joined TechStars, one of the world’s top-rated startup accelerators as a Program Manager for the Montréal AI Program. Justine’s day-to-day includes making sure founders get the most out of their time during the TechStars program,...
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Being The Best Brand You Can Be with Leisse Wilcox – June 13 2019
Leisse refers to herself as a professional human and has successfully built a positive and encouraging brand which she calls Emotional Alchemy. As a coach, entrepreneur, mother, and breast cancer survivor, Leisse is passionate about turning ugly experiences into beautiful new beginnings.”I started writing a blog,...
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Presenting Impactful Pitches with Amber Mac- June 13 2019
Amber is the President of AmberMac Media and Amber embodies the spirit of innovation with an interest in the internet of things, AI, and everything tech. Amber appears regularly on networks like CNN, Bloomberg, and Sirius XM and is the author of her national bestselling...
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Creative and Clear Solutions to Thrive with Clary Chambers- June 6th 2019
Clary Chambers is the Founder of Spark Clarity, and inspires others to live their lives authentically and find happiness. She offers coaching keynotes and workshops powered by self-love. “I gave myself a practice run. I spoke in front of sixty women and it went amazing...
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Grassroots Knowledge Sharing with Scott Annan – May 30th 2019
Guides.co, is on a mission to make an impact through community-driven platforms. Founder and CEO, Scott Anann has built Guides.co, a cloud-based platform to hold and share grassroots knowledge between individuals and their organizations. “The genesis of Guides.co was how can people access lessons learned by...
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Sparking Engagement: The Strengths of Storytelling with Mark Evans – May 23rd 2019
Mark Evans is the principal of ME Consulting and recently became the V.P. of Marketing at Daisy Intelligence, a high powered software platform that helps retailers and insurance companies turn their data into real business recommendations. “It feels like I’ve been writing this storytelling way...
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ISED, She Shaid – Federal Economic Empowerment with Frances McRae
Frances McCrae is the Assistant Deputy Minister of Small Business and Marketplace services at Innovation, Science and Economic development Canada (ISED). The sector collaborates with and has oversight on responsibilities for the Business Development Bank of Canada, and also administers three ISED marketplace frameworks and...
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Empowering Your Enterprise with Uchechi Ezurike-Bosse – May 9th 2019
Uchechi is the founder of My Empowered Living, where she is committed to helping entrepreneurs increase their wealth and confidence by offering her expertise and proven strategies. “Once you bridge that gap in terms of knowing who your customers are, where they’re at, and the...
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Supplier Diversity, Supply Chains and Impact with Kathy Cheng
Kathy Cheng is the President of WS & Co., one of Canada’s leading full-service apparel manufacturers. She is also the Founder of WS & Co.’s in-stock apparel line, Redwood Classics Apparel, which provides promotional and retail distributors with trending garments that are handcrafted in North...
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Hiring the Right People to Scale Your Business with Karen Lavoie – April 25 2019
Karen Lavoie has been an employment consultant for more than eighteen years, helping companies and startups find the right members for their teams. Specializing in the ICT sector, the key behind Karen’s success is her ability to tap into the hidden job market and understand...
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Nurturing Social Entrepreneurship with Katie Miller – April 18 2019
Katie Miller is the Managing Director at Impact Hub Ottawa, a collaborative co working space and community that inspires, connects and enables people working to solve the world’s challenges big and small. Part of a global network of over 100 Impact Hubs and 16,000 members,...
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Creating a Culture for Entrepreneurs with Victoria Lennox- April 11th 2019
Startup Canada is Canada’s entrepreneurship organization. Startup Canada promotes and supports the success and growth of Canada’s 2.3 million entrepreneurs, with a mandate to foster economic growth, competitiveness, and prosperity through entrepreneurship. “Every individual has something special to give this world, and I truly believe...
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Building Better Businesses Through B-Corps – April 4th 2019
Craig Ryan is the Director of Social Entrepreneurship at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), and Carla Heim is BDC’s Senior Advisor of Social Entrepreneurship. This duo is committed to growing the B Corp movement for entrepreneurs in Canada. In this week’s episode, we...
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Welcoming Wellness and Implementing Inclusion with Dr. Helen Ofosu – March 28th 2019
When you’re starting a business, human resources (HR) might not be top of mind. But as soon as you begin hiring, it’s a part of business ownership that entrepreneurs will need to explore. Dr. Helen Ofosu, Career Psychologist and HR Consultant and Founder of I/O...
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What Canada’s Women Entrepreneurs Need with Nicole Verkindt – March 21st 2019
Nicole Verkindt is a serial entrepreneur and a Dragon on CBC’s Next Gen Den. She is the CEO and Founder of Offset Market Exchange, a tech company that supports businesses to be more efficient, reduces costs, and reap the highest economic benefit from government procurement...
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Business Built by Humble Hands with Gloria Roheim McRae – March 14 2019
We are so excited to have Gloria Roheim McRae on the Thrive Podcast today. Gloria is a Senior Manager of Solutions Consultants at Hootsuite by day, where she is leading enterprise level solutions for the financial service sector across North America. Gloria is also an...
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Owning Your Story For Success with Erin Bury – March 8, 2019
Today we launch the new Thrive Podcast Series with Komal Minhas. We are so thrilled to have Erin Bury on the inaugural Thrive Podcast episode today. Erin Bury is an entrepreneur, speaker, startup advisor/investor, and former technology journalist. In her most recent role, Erin spent...
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Business Minded and Family Oriented with Maria Locker – September 27, 2018
Maria dove into entrepreneurship after leaving her teaching career to be home with her two young children. After finding a common bond with other moms and women running businesses while keeping a healthy family life, Mompreneurs was born to support, educate and empower moms in...
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Unlocking the Power of Women Entrepreneurs with Barbara Orser – September 20, 2018
Barbara Orser is an award-winning professor and expert on women in business. She’s been recognized as one of the top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network, and has also been recognized by the International Alliance for Women for her work....
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Life After Acquisition with Shawna Tregunna – September 13, 2018
Shawna Tregunna is the Founder and Director of the Founder Institute’s Ottawa chapter, a world-class global accelerator that since 2009, has graduated over 400 women-led companies across six continents. “You don’t know what you don’t know, so surround yourself with people who can help you...
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Valuable and Virtuous Marketing with Anastasia Valentine – September 6, 2018
Anastasia is the Chief Marketing Officer at Versature, a cloud-based telecommunication company that offers Hosted PBX business communication solutions while disrupting Canada’s telecom industry. An award-winning business executive, Anastasia uses data-backed strategies to continue Versature’s fifty per cent growth year-after-year.“Don’t let fear be the door...
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Selling to Multinationals with Stephanie Fontaine – August 30, 2018
Stephanie is the Vice President of Business Development at Women Business Enterprises, also known as WBE. WBE is the one stop shop for women entrepreneurs to gain access to training, education, mentoring and networking events with like-minded business women. “It is so important for women...
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Banking on Bookeepers with Elaine Orr – August 23, 2018
Elaine Orr is a professional accounting expert with a passion for entrepreneurs and supporting small business owners. With years of experience, her intuition is always spot on. “I can tell from someone’s financials what they have spent most of their time on in the last...
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Changing the Lens with Petra Kassun Mutch – August 16, 2018
Understanding that treating people equitably doesn’t mean treating them all the same is an important realization when providing support resources for women entrepreneurs. For Petra Kassun-Mutch, developing programs that fuel entrepreneurial feminism is her passion. “We help incubators and accelerators know the importance of their...
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Building an Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs with Sandra Altner – August 9, 2018
Sandra is the Chair of the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada and CEO of the Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba. Her day to day activities involve supporting women entrepreneurs in Manitoba and helping like organizations throughout Canada. “If you are an organization that works in any...
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Leasing and Space for Small Businesses with Robert Moses – August 2, 2018
Arnon knows their relationships with tenants is more than a contract; it’s a commitment. For Robert Moses, the In-House Counsel and Real Estate Officer at Arnon Corporation, building great relationships from the start means success for everyone. “We like to see our tenants succeed because...
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Coding for Women Founders with Laura Plant – July 26, 2018
The strength of Canada’s economy is built through strong foundations, with young skilled leaders and tech-savvy innovators. Canada Learning Code, former Ladies Learning Code, started with the simple vision to empower women to build technical skills. Now, it’s grown through overwhelming support to teach Canadians...
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Founder Find Your Tribe with Heather Galt – July 19, 2018
Heather Galt is at the forefront of Canada’s largest tech hub. After seeing hundreds of startups scale into sustainable companies, she knows what it takes to grow. “That opportunity to work with growth coaches across the spectrum… that’s really what turns your company from its...
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Building Success in STEM with Sue Abu Hakima – July 12, 2018
Sue Abu-Hakima is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and innovator with more than 30 international patents. These patents have been recognized by more than 40 companies including Google, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft as pioneering in their industries. “The things that drove me to where I am today,...
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Pivoting your Approach to Grow with Margaret Hachey – July 5, 2018
Margaret is the Managing Director of GroYourBiz, an organization that builds peer-to-peer advisory boards for women entrepreneurs. It offers training, support, advisory services and strategic alliances for women ready and committed to taking their business to the next level.“Stop doing the fifteen dollar an hour...
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Legal Considerations for Founders with Megan Cornell – June 28, 2018
It’s important to consider your legal requirements as an entrepreneur starting a new business. Megan Cornell, Founder and CEO of Momentum Law knows accurate and affordable are two words entrepreneurs look for in a startup law firm.“What we are really good at delivering is the...
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Practical Steps for Finding Funding with Mike Lee – June 21, 2018
Fudica is Canada’s most successful traditional funding identification and connection platform, which matches entrepreneurs, private investors, public funders and advisors through an award-winner crowdsourcing technology.“Funding is not something that should be a big mystery or something you should spend so much time looking for.”Mike Lee...
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Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs with Julia Deans – June 14, 2018
What is the future of Canada’s entrepreneurs? Julia Deans, CEO of Futurpreneur is building the foundation upon which Canada’s youth will become innovators and global leaders.“We help a young person with any kind of idea turn it into a plan, into a viable business.” Julia...
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Breaking Barriers in Tech with Joanne Stanley – May 24, 2018
Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) represents a nationwide network of women and companies. WCT is dedicated to the advancement of women as leaders and contributors to Canada’s digital economy. “Were not just talking about it, were making a difference with programs in place that...
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Finding Funding & Mentors with Ria Lupton – May 17, 2018
As the Director of SheWorx, a Toronto-based mentorship hub for women entrepreneurs, Ria Lupton is closing the funding gap by democratizing access to top mentors and investors. She’s also driving the global movement for gender parity in entrepreneurship. “Educate yourself around whatever you are supporting,...
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A Voice for Independent Businesses with Dan Kelly – May 3, 2018
With over 109,000 members, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the largest organization in Canada devoted exclusively to the interests of independent small business owners. “The foundation of the organization has been on the advocacy side, it’s what got us started and motivates us...
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Capital Advice for Women Entrepreneurs with Laura Didyk – April 19, 2018
Laura is Vice President of Alberta South at the Business Development Bank of Canada – Canada’s only financial institution devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. “Understand your strengths and weaknesses and surround yourself with people to fill those gaps, like a good accountant or financial advisor to...
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Radically Generous Women with Vicki Saunders – April 5, 2018
Vicki Saunders is an entrepreneur, an award-winning mentor and an advisor to the next generation of change makers. A sought-after speaker, Vicki has graced the stages of TEDx Conferences, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Women of Influence Series in Canada and was selected...
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Recruiting Women in Tech with Dr. Cindy Gordon – March 22, 2018
As an award winning tech entrepreneur and the National Spokesperson for CanWIT Women in Technology, Cindy Gordon is a national champion calling for better strategies and laws to increase the representation of women on tech company boards and in executive level offices. “The tech sector specifically...
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Blending Work & Wellness with Emily Rose Antflick – March 8, 2018
Emily Rose Antflick is on a mission to live an integrated life, where her entrepreneurial work is a journey of her soul.“I started dreaming of what a workplace would be like where I could show up and be myself.” Emily Rose Antflick is the Founder and...
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