Secret Life

Welcome to Women in Leadership on the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs!  Today's guest, Jo-Anne Dusel, Executive Director of PATHS brought me to tears when she revealed the incidence of intimate abuse in our province.   We can do better. We must do better.   Jo-Anne is also the winner of the 2019 Award for Social Justice with the YWCA of Regina Women of Distinction.   Please t...

Dr. Emily Bamforth joins us today on the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs in our series, Women in Leadership, to talk about her secrets of success and how she has enjoyed the "thrill of the dig" since early childhood.    The winner of the 2019 Award for Science with the YWCA of Regina, Emily has long had a passion for science and encouraging more women to pursue STEM careers.  Emily is...

Welcome to an exciting episode of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs!  Today is our second episode in the Women in Leadership series and our guest today is Nigora Yulyakshieva.  Nigora was the winner of the YWCA of Regina's Women of Distinction Award for Mentorship.  A political refugee, Nigora arrived in Regina in 1999 with her husband and two small children, seven months pregnant an...

Join us for the first in our series, Women in Leadership, when Pam Klein from Phoenix Group will join me with Miriam Johnson from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, to talk about their role in the Powherhouse Media Group, Media and Manifestation to Mobilize Women western Canada Accelerator happening in September 2019.

On today's episode, I went off-roading with a class of Gr. 5 & 6 students to learn what they think about entrepreneurialism; what it is; why someone becomes an entrepreneur and what their future endeavours might look like.   Tune in for this extra special episode with a group of really great students. They impressed me with their knowledge, confidence, insights and spelling abilities!

So looking forward to this week's guest on the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs!   Tiffany Wolf from Helium Communications joins me to talk #ladyballs , communication success and the biggest FAIL ever (not hers).    She also shares her insider tips on communication for local business and offers up a sweet deal exclusively for audience members.    Do. Not. Miss. This.

Welcome to the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs!  We are live on location at Queen City Collective, Regina's gathering space, with Jeff Kinash from Peregrine Farm.  Jeff's story will amaze you as he shares his insights to reconnecting with the land, raising chickens and producing honey and vegetables.    Many thanks to Queen City Collective, for use of their space and a nudge to ea...

Welcome to the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs!  Many people are becoming more aware of what they put 'ON' and 'IN' their body.   As the saying goes, you only have one body, treat it well. And our guest today will tell us all about her decision to create a natural bath & body products company that is succeeding out of the gate!    Charlene Oancia joins us to talk about Springe...

Ever heard of BarterPay Regina? If you have, you're sure to be smiling right now, thinking "love these guys!" If not, be sure to stay tuned for our show with Dan Benesh, to talk all things barter.   As a member, I can tell you these guys are great! They've helped make numerous connections for business owners in Regina and are helping to build a thriving local business economy.

Many of you know our guest today, Prabha Mitchell, CEO of WESK - Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan.  If you are an entrepreneur, you can be sure her name is familiar!  Listen in as she talks about what drives her to work with one of the craziest and hardest working groups of self-employed. What keeps her going in spite of some challenging times financially?    Learn about wha...

Our guest today will change it up a bit. Spring is almost always a busy time in real estate but the last couple years have seen some deep declines.  Tune in as Terrie Dunand from Queen City Homes talks about the markets, things to consider if you are buying or selling and shares just a little of what she knows from her many years in the industry!

Coffee anyone? Stone's Throw Coffee Collective is a community favourite as a long standing coffee establishment.  Kim Zacaruk joins us to talk coffee, coffee house ownership and a behind the scenes look at the thriving coffee culture in Regina. Kim's story will connect with many, as she left the corporate world for greener, more rewarding pastures.   Entrepreneurship has not disappointed...

Our guests today, yes that's plural, are easy on the eyes and easy on the ears. We had an extra special treat with Luke Rossmo and Gareth Bawden, who not only talked about their entrepreneurial journey, they also shared their music with us.   Luke is a musician, personal trainer and, little known secret, accomplished chess player.  Gareth is a musician, videographer, graphic designer and...

Our guest today is Kristen Hill, owner and sole proprietor of Kristen's Cultures, a local fermented foods creator and distributor.   If you are not familiar with the health benefits of fermented foods, or even if you are, be sure to tune in and learn all about the amazing health benefits of these super foods.    Oh and PS, Kristen has two businesses. Tune in to learn more!

Join us Wednesday, January 9 for our first show of 2019 with Cyndie Knorr from Cynergy Coaching. Cyndie is a high performance coach who will help you turn excuses and acceptance into action and forward momentum.  Cyndie will talk about "why" we tend to accept 2nd best and "what" to do about it! Tune in to learn about her coaching and personal challenges that will have you thinking, and seeing...

We have a very special guest on the show today - meet Paul Burch from Echo Lotto, a Canadian company changing the way charities sell tickets for raffles during events. Using smart-phone technology, this company aims to raise more money through raffles with less effort.  

Today's show will warm you up on this icy and chilly Wednesday as Rea Faber joins us to talk fashion (she's a designer), fitness (she runs marathons), parenting (2 boys!!) and managing a successful business.

Well today's show is a long time in the making. Brandi and I first talked about her joining me for an episode of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs when we could still sit outside to enjoy a beverage! But here she is, ready to reveal all her secrets!!   Brandi Good started BLG Business Solutions over 6 years ago and since that time she's create a successful online and offline business that riva...

Join us to hear from Dr. Gina Grandy from the Paul J. Hill School of Business | Levene Gsb to learn more about the schools' role in building young entrepreneurs and their partnership with Powherhouse Media Group, Media and Manifestation to Mobilize Women.

Ep. 8 with Candyce Fiessel from The Style Academy and Shear Escape Salon and Spa Today's guest is a powerhouse on the Regina entrepreneurial scene. She started her first business as a young teen and has never looked back! Candyce Fiessel is a business owner, a rock star leader, a visionary and mentor who cares deeply about her team and her community.

Today's guest, on the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs, needs very little introduction.  Michelle Strawford is owner operator of Bella Chic Fashion & Décor and manager of the What Women Want events in Regina and Moose Jaw.

In today's episode we'll talk with Jordan McFarlen from the Conexus Business Incubator about the project launch, the 24 Hour Startup Event and the long term benefits to our province.

Today's guest is Health Coach Cheryl, founder of the Simple Swaps program. Cheryl is a busy mom with six children, a new grandbaby and a hubby who travels. I think she really does do it all!

In Episode #4 we had the great pleasure to hear from Joanne Frederick, a Registered Psychologist and teacher of mindfulness. Joanne owns Prairie Centre for Mindfulness in Regina and works with both private individuals as well as corporations to assist in their mindfulness learnings.

In Episode #3 we had the great pleasure of meeting John Hopkins, Executive Director and Amanda Baker, Membership Coordinator from the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce to discuss the challenges facing local businesses and the Chamber’s role in supporting economic growth in our community.