AWE Podcast

There's a version of building a business that nobody puts on the highlight reel. The part after the early wins, when momentum dips, decisions pile up, and you're not sure if what you built is going to hold. Kendall Barber co-founded Poppy Barley from Edmonton, scaled one of Canada's most beloved ethical fashion brands coast to coast, navigated a global pandemic mid-growth with a six-week-old baby,...

You can have the best idea in the room, but without the right people around you, it stays an idea. Dr. Johanna Pagonis, founder of Sinogap Solutions, joins host Michelle Toner, CEO of AWE to talk about the role community plays at every stage of building a business, from the early days when everything feels uncertain, to the long haul when staying motivated gets hard. This is an honest conversation...

In this episode of Digital Success Stories, host Marcela Mandeville, CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, sits down with Tara Proskiw, president of Towne and Countree Kitchens, to discuss the transformative power of digital strategy for women-owned businesses. Tara shares her journey of embracing digital tools and resources, starting with the Bold Leadership program and continuing through Growth Ca...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Melanie Harris from Functional Therapy as she shares her unique entrepreneurial journey, particularly through periods of significant growth.    Discover what motivated her to join the Bold Leadership program and the specific challenges she aimed to overcome. Melanie offers valuable perspectives on the power of community and networking for women entrepren...

In this episode of the AWE Podcast, we explore the critical issue of digital equity and its impact on Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada. Host Marcela Mandeville sits down with Cassandra Dorrington, President of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities in the digital age. Cassandra sheds light on CAM...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Danielle Cherewyk , CEO of The Headroom and a past participant in AWE's Bold Leadership and Strategic Edge programs. Danielle shares her valuable experiences and expertise on leveraging automation to drive business growth and efficiency.   In this episode, we explore:   The power of automation: Discover how automation can transform your business operations...

In this episode of the AWE Podcast, we dive deep into the world of digital equity and its impact on women entrepreneurs. Join host Marcela Mandeville as she talks with Erin Davis, an expert in inclusive digital literacy, past Strategic Edge and Bold Leadership participant in addition to owning her company, Erin Davis Co., about the evolving digital landscape and the challenges women face in tech....

Dive into the latest episode of the AWE Podcast with CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, Marcela Mandeville , as she discusses how Bold Leadership helped international entrepreneur, Melissa Hozack , Founder and Owner of TruMe Whole Health.     Melissa's international business was growing rapidly, but implementing a CRM and developing a digital strategist with her AWE advisor, Tina Kingstree , owne...

Join AWE CEO Marcela Mandeville as she delves into the mind of a digital strategist. In this episode, she sits down with Lori Schmidt to uncover the secrets behind successful entrepreneurship. Discover actionable strategies and invaluable insights as these two industry leaders share their experiences and expertise. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, this episode...

In the very first episode of the Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Podcast, CEO Marcela Mandeville discusses the evolution of supply chain as it relates to the digital landscape with special guest Melissa Martin, CEO of Wean Greene. Since 1995, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) has provided tools and resources to women across the province to help them achieve their entrepreneurial goals and to grow thei...