Network = Networth

In this episode, we sit down with Alison Knott , founder of Alison K Consulting , to explore how marketing and networking work best when they're built on genuine human connection. Alison shares her journey from graphic designer to marketing consultant, along with the lessons she's learned helping consultants, therapists, and knowledge experts become more visible while staying true to the...

Justin Hillier has built his career around relationships, leadership, and helping people make confident decisions. From starting in sales at just 17 years old to leading award-winning teams in banking and insurance, his journey has been shaped by a commitment to serving others and creating meaningful connections. In this episode, Justin shares lessons learned from more than two decades of leadersh...

In this episode, we sit down with Polina Baum-Talmor, founder of Poli’s Creations , to explore the intersection of creativity, connection, and opportunity. Polina shares how a passion for hand-drawn artwork evolved into a thriving creative business, where her original designs are transformed into wearable art, custom pieces, and unique creations for clients and events. Throughout our conversation,...

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Brake , an event and portrait photographer with more than a decade of experience helping businesses tell their stories through authentic, people-focused imagery . Jeremy has worked with business owners, artists, musicians, fashion events, and workshops, building a reputation for creating photographs that capture not just what organizations do, but who they...

Nicole Edgson and Kirstene Reyes are redefining what it means to build a life and business with intention. As the owners of Intentionally Tiny Custom Homes , Nicole and Kirstene combine skilled trades expertise, entrepreneurship, and a passion for community to create thoughtfully designed tiny homes that challenge traditional ideas of housing and living . In this conversation, we explore their jou...

Viktoria Yadvizhyna , Co-Founder and CEO of Hatka Homes , joins the podcast to discuss one of Nova Scotia’s most urgent challenges: housing. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience across Europe and North America in construction, design, and community-focused project delivery , Viktoria is helping reshape how attainable housing is built in Nova Scotia. After immigrating to Canada and rebuildin...

Marie-Aurore Frey is a Halifax-based finance professional, real estate investor, author, and community leader passionate about helping people build long-term wealth through real estate investing. Alongside her husband, she has built a growing rental portfolio while balancing full-time careers and raising three young children, giving her a practical and honest perspective on what it really takes to...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jenny Tyler, Fundraising Coordinator with Special Olympics Nova Scotia Sackville Bedford, whose work is rooted in care, inclusion, and community. With more than 30 years of experience in early childhood education, disability supports, and advocacy, Jenny began her career in the UK as a qualified nursery nurse before leading a large daycare. After moving to Nova Sco...

What happens when you turn passion into purpose and creativity into community? In this episode, we sit down with Nikhila Shaju, a Halifax-based baker and entrepreneur who transformed her career from the airline industry into a thriving business rooted in creativity, culture, and connection . As the founder of Cakes for You in Timberlea, Nikhila has spent the past five years building a brand known...

Sarah Williams brings a rare blend of strategic communications expertise and hands-on hospitality experience to the world of premium spirits. As Territory Sales Manager for Atlantic Canada at Sovereign Wine & Spirits, she leads the growth of a diverse portfolio of more than 25 brands, navigating a rapidly evolving market shaped by changing consumer preferences and the rise of non-alcoholic opt...

In this episode, we’re joined by Matthew Cicanese : Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, National Geographic Explorer, and a leading voice in neurodiversity inclusion and accessible technology. Matthew brings a rare blend of global fieldwork, corporate training experience, and lived insight as a Deafblind and neurodivergent professional to help organizations rethink how they communicate, design, and innova...

In this episode, we sit down with Corrie Melanson, Strategy and Learning Lead at Sea Change CoLab, to explore what it really takes to build more inclusive, equitable communities and workplaces. Corrie shares insights from their work across three powerful focus areas: advancing accessible and inclusive employment through the Accessibility Confident Employers (ACE) Project , supporting queer entrepr...

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Mattocks, Chief Operations Officer at Podcast Chef , founder, and strategic powerhouse, to unpack what it really takes to build a successful podcast from the ground up. Brian shares insights from his diverse career spanning operations, marketing, and business strategy, and explains how those skills translate directly into creating podcasts that not only soun...

In this episode, we sit down with Teresa Myra , founder and owner of Career Catalyst Atlantic , a Nova Scotia-based organization created during the pandemic to help young people, and anyone seeking a fresh start, navigate their career paths with confidence. With over 30 years of experience across post-secondary education, nonprofits, and government , Teresa brings a wealth of insight into what it...

This episode features a conversation with Dora Dorman , a relationship-driven professional whose career has been built on connection, community, and helping others succeed. Dora currently works as a Radio Marketing Consultant, where she partners with businesses to craft advertising strategies that build brand awareness, strengthen customer engagement, and deliver real results. Her approach is grou...

In this episode, we sit down with Ann Perry, a professional numerologist, Reiki Master/Teacher, #1 international best-selling author, and Certified Soul Coach who has been working in the healing arts for more than two decades. Ann shares how discovering Reiki in 2001 opened the door to a lifelong journey of helping others reconnect with their purpose , and how numerology soon became a powerful too...

In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Mac, founder of Nicholas Mac. Mobile Optician , to talk about the leap from licensed optician to entrepreneur, and the mindset that told him his business would be embraced by the community. Originally from Moncton, New Brunswick and a graduate of Oulton College , Nicholas shares how launching a mobile eyecare service in Halifax in October 2024 allowed him...

Amanda Johnson is an operations strategist and systems builder who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs create calmer, more sustainable ways of working. After decades of trying to succeed in high-pressure environments that left her burned out, Amanda’s move to Uruguay, and a later autism diagnosis, reframed her entire career. She realized she hadn’t been failing; she had been navigating systems never d...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jennifer Vey , Founder and CEO of Temporary Experts SE , to explore how personal adversity can spark transformative change. Jennifer shares her journey navigating life with a disability and the frustrating reality of being highly capable yet shut out of traditional employment models. Instead of accepting those barriers, she set out to redesign the system...

In this episode, we’re joined by Ayooluwa Akande , better known as Ayo (Joy) , a Financial Services Coordinator with the Government of Nova Scotia and the founder of ABC of Money. Born and raised in Nigeria, Ayo moved to Canada in 2019 to pursue a Master’s in Finance at Saint Mary’s University. What began as a deeply personal journey toward financial wholeness in 2022 evolved into a clear mission:...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jamie Gerrard , Founder and Principal Consultant at 20/20 Digital . With more than 20 years of experience across product, service, and UX design , Jamie helps organizations untangle complex software and service ecosystems, and redesign them around the people who actually use them. Jamie’s recent work focuses on enterprise software and services across banking, healt...

From farm fields to boardrooms, labs to local businesses, Linda Best’s career is a powerful example of how curiosity, leadership, and community impact can intersect. Raised on an Annapolis Valley farm, Linda holds a BSc from Acadia University and built a distinguished career as a Medical Microbiologist and Gastroenterology Researcher, later serving as Director at the Capital District Health Author...

In this episode, we’re joined by Elvira Melendez , an Industrial Engineer and PhD candidate whose work sits at the intersection of risk management, safety systems, and real-world impact. With six years of experience in the aviation industry, Elvira has been on the front lines of project portfolio management, safety audits, and risk analysis, helping organizations operate more safely and efficientl...

In this episode, we are joined by Kerryn Vaughan, an international speaker, author, facilitator, and podcast host who is known for i nspiring people to step up, take action, and create meaningful change. Kerryn is the author of the award-winning book Magnificent Kids! , which became the catalyst for founding One Planet Classrooms, a global organisation supporting schools and communities in Africa...

In this episode, we sit down with Audra McCreesh, Founder and Lead Consultant of HR & IDEA Hub and the force behind DisruptHR Halifax , the high-energy event series reshaping how Atlantic Canada talks about people, purpose, and workplace culture. Audra is a strategist, connector, and change-maker who works at the intersection of human resources, business development, and inclusion. From design...