Have You Met Her Yet?

In this weeks episode, I speak with Sarah Hopkins . Originally from Galway, Ireland, Sarah moved to Canada in 2016 with her now-husband, Dulta. They currently have a 1.5-year-old son. Having personally experienced the challenges of settling into a new country, Sarah feels uniquely positioned to support others on a similar journey—understanding firsthand the emotional ups and downs and the strong t...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Lisa Moscatelli. Lisa is an enterprise tech sales professional With a background in healthcare and a deep understanding of enterprise businesses.  Beyond Lisa’s corporate career, she is a content creator and personal branding strategist. Her Instagram ( @curlynfab ) boasts 70,000 followers, and she’s built a thriving YouTube presence with 16,000+ subscribers.  P...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Leeann Froese , Owner / Brand Strategist / PR Specialist at Town Hall Brands . Leeann Froese has worked to market and publicize companies and individuals from all over the world for nearly three decades and has been named one of 10 Women in PR That Lead, Inspire and Build Successful Brands, by Women in Public Relations North America. With more than 26 years’ exp...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Jana Plucinski, a writer and pregnancy loss advocate. Jana is a pediatric occupational therapist by trade and she has been practicing for over 10 years. In addition to pediatric therapy, she has a passion for writing and connecting with other women through shared experiences of motherhood. Having navigated the rollercoaster of fertility struggles and recurrent p...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Nadia Ladak , Founder of Marlow. Nadia Ladak (she/her) is passionate about contributing to the start-up ecosystem and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. She is the founder of Marlow, a menstrual health brand that has created the first-ever lubricated tampon delivered through a direct-to-consumer subscription model. Beyond the product, the...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Kathleen James from The Virtual Spell. Kathleen is a Vancouver based virtual assistant with over 2 years in business as the Virtual Spell. She enjoys copywriting, setting up CRM systems, and finding the perfect pitches and influencers for her clients. Kathleen recently made her first hire and has been enjoying no longer being a solo entrepreneur! When not workin...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Leah Yard from Leah Yard Designs and the Voted Least Likely Podcast. Leah is a designer, business owner, and podcast host. She is also a high school drop out and failure expert. From living on a lighthouse island as a child, to dropping out of high school and working entry-level jobs for over a decade, to accidentally becoming an entrepreneur: her story is far f...

In this weeks episode, we speak with Jaylene Crick , Partner at Smart Savvy + Associates. Jaylene is one of the Partner's at Smart Savvy , one of the top Canadian recruitment agencies when it comes to marketing, communications and creative recruitment. Her career started in the high tech arena where she honed her product marketing and leadership skills working for some of Vancouver's fir...

In this weeks episode, we speak with Jasmyn Ellis who is the  Brand Marketing Lead at Lush Cosmetics North America.  Jasmyn specializes in hair and body product campaign strategy and has been in the wellness industry for 6+ years. She is passionate about making brands resonate with their target audience through emotional storytelling and creative strategy. More importantly, she is committed to cha...

Anna Chan is a mom and the Founder & CEO of myMomentum , a gamified wellness app that helps consumers & CPG brands discover each other, one snack box at a time! She has 20+ years’ experience in business development (partnerships, sales, and marketing) with an emphasis on growth. Often heard suggesting to 'take the road less travelled' and that she did herself travelling more than...

Have you met Lindsay White from High Voltage Leadership yet? Lindsay is a sought-after leadership coach, people strategist, speaker and podcaster who believes that every business, no matter how small, deserves three things - great leadership, an impactful people strategy, and a culture that inspires. First, and foremost, Lindsay is passionate about guiding female entrepreneurs in creating the work...

Have you met Alexis Verdicchio, Founder of Ignited Mother’s Coalition yet? Alexis has over a decade of experience in management, human relations and event planning, Alexis brings a specialized skill set in program logistics and a talent for bringing people together. She enjoys nature, hiking, events and food. She and her husband are parents of two young adults and one fur baby. In this episode we...

Have you met Mandy Balak from Ace Collective yet? Mandy Balak is the Founder and CEO of The ACE Collective – a community that helps driven Entrepreneurs create thriving businesses without the burnout. Mandy is a visionary and activator and all-around advocate for women in business. With over a decade of experience building community and values-driven businesses, she brings a wealth of experience t...

Have you met Angela Gooliaff yet? Angela Gooliaff is an illustrator and author based in Vancouver, Canada, best known for her book A Fun Food Friends Adventure, which she co-created with her 9-year old niece. She works as a freelance illustrator for FriesenPress Publishing and has fifteen published books. Book titles include: The Christmas Nisse, Penny’s Rumour and Who Stole My Cupcake. Angela voi...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Anthea Austin , Founder & Strategic CFO of Clear Margin Consulting . Anthea Austin is an entrepreneur, accountant, and founder of Clear Margin Consulting, a Vancouver-based accounting and bookkeeping firm. Anthea assists small business owners build successful, compliant, and profit-driven businesses. We discuss: How she helps small business owners organize t...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Mallory Yawnghwe , President & CEO of Indigenous Box Inc. Mallory Yawnghwe , is nehiyaw iskwew from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in North Eastern Alberta. She is a graduate of  MacEwan University’s School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management and candidate for the Supply Chain Management Professional designation. Mallory is curren...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Taylor Switzer, Owner of Taylor Switzer Make Up . Taylor is a freelance hair and makeup artist whose been loving her craft for 10 years. Her goal is to make every person who sits in her chair feel like themselves, yet enhanced. Taylor has always had a passion for the beauty and fashion industry, but never had plans for it to be her career until she was already i...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Jamie Bell, the Founder of Contracts Market & Wild Coast Law. We discuss: - why she decided to leave her corporate job at a law firm and start her own company - how she built her online business and launched it during the pandemic - why having a solid contract is important for your business - how she has dealt with changes in her business and industry throug...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Dwania Peele , the Owner and Executive Director of Canadian Small Business Women . We discuss: - how she started a resource that didn't exist when she started her own business - how she stood out and made a lasting impression at her first networking event - our mutual dislike for reaction of "Good For You!" as a woman in business - how she juggles...

In this week's episode we speak with Alisha Kumar, Founder of The Social Project . We discuss: - how she shifted her career from being a lawyer to running a digital marketing agency - why she loves social media and the history behind why she started her business The Social Project - the value of investing herself and working with different coaches to help her find clarity in her business goal...

In this week's episode we speak with Felly Day the CEO of Felly Day VA . We discuss: - how and why she started her own business being a virtual assistant - why she believes in finding ways to live and work remotely - growing her team and business in the pandemic Felly Day is a Copywriter and Systems Expert. She manages her agency, Felly Day VA, from her laptop while backpacking Mexico. Her te...

In this week's episode we speak with Nira Arora , Morning Show Host and Executive Producer at 94.5 Virgin Radio Vancouver. We discuss: - working in the media industry as a woman of colour - how women can overcome struggles in the workplace - how she keeps motivated be live on air every morning - why it is important to talk to kids about racism - why she thinks it it important to use her platf...

In this weeks episode we speak with Giulia Lombardo, Chef, TV Host and Producer at Just Giulia Productions. We discuss: - how her passion for cooking stemmed from growing up and working in her families restaurant, Lombardo's Pizzeria - her culinary journey and lessons working with Wolfgang Puck in Europe - behind the scenes of running a restaurant - how and why she started her YouTube channel...

In this weeks episode we speak with Leanne Bounds from Coco Bean . We discuss: - how she turned an idea she wished existed for her children into her business - how she juggles being a mom of 3 and a business owner - how to source and sample material for her brand - the positives and negatives to working with influencers - why you should start your business NOW no matter what stage you are at - sti...

In this weeks episode we speak with Michelle Kwok of  FLIK - Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge We discuss: - where the idea of FLIK came from - how she launched a thriving business during a pandemic - balancing being an entrepreneur and taking time for yourself - why FLIK is new the LinkedIn for women - the important relationships between apprentices and mentors Michelle is a born and rais...