Business, Her Way

In this episode of Business Her Way Podcast with Judi Paré, Christine Peragine shares her journey from student to lead oncology pharmacist at a leading cancer center. She opens up about the misconceptions people have about pharmacists and explains how her work goes far beyond “counting pills.” Christine walks listeners through the Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Program she leads, where patients recei...

In this insightful and empowering conversation, Judi Paré sits down with Dr. Prati Sharma, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, to explore the realities modern women face when balancing career ambitions with family planning. Dr. Sharma shares why infertility is more common than many realize, affecting 1 in 6 individuals, and how advances in reproductive medicine are giving wome...

In this conversation, Judi Paré sits down with fertility specialist and entrepreneur Dr. Shirin Dason to explore the realities of modern family planning, the truth about fertility education, and what it means to run a business in the medical field. Dr. Dason shares her journey through 14 years of medical training, her personal experience with fertility challenges, and how those experiences shaped...

In this inspiring episode, Judi Paré sits down with aerospace engineer Divya Agarwal, who is literally helping shape the future from space. From building satellites that monitor wildfires and pollution to navigating leadership as a woman in tech, Divya shares what it really takes to succeed in a high-stakes, high-impact career. Divya takes us inside her world of satellite engineering, explaining h...

What does it take to run two very different businesses at the same time? In this episode, Judi Paré sits down with entrepreneur Echo Wang to talk about building a wellness company and a bookkeeping business, scaling with systems, and creating a healthier relationship with money. Echo Wang is the founder of Yoga Kawa, a corporate wellness company offering yoga, meditation, sound baths, and fun pet-...

What does it really take to build a business, sell it, and then step back into growth all over again? In this episode of Business Her Way, Judi Paré sits down with Kim Neeson to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, money, legacy, and what it means to start again with decades of experience behind you. Kim shares her journey through the niche world of court reporting, where she built a successfu...

What does it take to build a successful tech career across countries, industries, and life stages? In this episode of The Business Her Way Podcast with Judi Paré, Megha Nataraj shares her journey from a small town in India to building a thriving career in software testing and quality assurance in Canada. Megha opens up about working in the health tech space, where accuracy, structure, and strong s...

What does it look like to build a career that keeps growing with you? In this episode of Business Her Way, Judi Paré sits down with Jannett Ioanniades to talk about career growth, lifelong learning, hospitality, education, and the side hustles that can open the door to a whole new chapter. Jannett shares how she built her career over 40 years, beginning in hospitality and hotel management, then mo...

Marianand happy people**, with a special focus on helping women grow in spaces where they’re still underrepresented—like manufacturing. She and Judi talk about what truly motivates employees, how HR can build trust across an organization, and why AI can free HR leaders to do more of what matters: supporting people through real life. Mariana also opens up about moving to Canada for safety after a t...

In this episode, Judi Paré sits down with Dr. Dora Chan, a Toronto-based Doctor of Pharmacy with a Master’s in Nutrition, who now helps women through functional medicine and holistic nutrition. Dora shares why she moved away from “just taking a pill” and into a deeper, root-cause approach that looks at the whole person. Dora also opens up about what it’s really like building a business as a solo e...

What does it really take for women to show up confidently, share their stories, and build a meaningful personal brand? In this episode of the Business Her Way Podcast, Judi Paré sits down with Wendy Russell for a powerful, honest, and deeply inspiring conversation about confidence, storytelling, purpose, and the true cost of success. Wendy shares her journey from a 30-year career in film and telev...

In this episode of The Business Her Way Podcast, Judi Paré sits down with real estate investor and licensed real estate agent Kelly Caldwell for a powerful and honest conversation about growth, mindset, and building a business one door at a time. Kelly shares how her real estate journey began without a big master plan and evolved into a thriving portfolio of 42 doors. She opens up about juggling f...

In this episode of Business Her Way, Judi Paré sits down with Kristen J Parise, founder of Blueberry Therapy, for an open and powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and women’s pelvic health. Kristen shares how she built a thriving multidisciplinary pelvic health clinic in Dundas, Ontario, while also launching a podcast, a women’s sexual health conference, and an online store. S...

In this thoughtful and inspiring episode of The Business Her Way Podcast, host Judi Paré sits down with Tara Bakker, an experienced banking manager with decades of leadership, coaching, and financial planning expertise. Tara shares her journey through a traditionally male-dominated industry and how she worked her way into leadership by leaning into her strengths — communication, relationship-build...

In this episode of Business Her Way, Judi Paré sits down with Serena Holmes, a serial entrepreneur, author, real estate professional, and personal brand strategist, to talk honestly about growth, pivots, and the lessons that only experience can teach. Serena shares how she became an “accidental entrepreneur” after stepping into an events company in its early days and eventually buying out her busi...

In this episode of the Business Her Way Podcast, Judi Paré sits down with Kim Speed, founder of Purple Moon Creative, for an honest and thoughtful conversation about branding, entrepreneurship, and designing a business that truly supports your life. Kim shares her journey from working as a creative director on global brands to becoming an entrepreneur who values clarity, alignment, and independenc...

Hosted by Judi Paré, Business, Her Way is the podcast for women who are leading with purpose and making an impact — in business, life, and the community. Each episode features honest, empowering conversations with women entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives from Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe region. These powerhouse women share how they’ve built success on their own terms — the personal...