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What if the key to success wasn’t having the perfect plan, but simply staying in motion? In this episode, we sit down with Keith Brink , Founder of Jasara Technology , the company behind powerful e-commerce tools like AZLabels and PrepBusiness , platforms now used by tens of thousands of sellers and logistics partners worldwide. Keith shares how curiosity, iteration, and motion led him from being...

Would you say yes to a career you never considered, just because you're curious? That’s exactly what Amin Ahmadi did. A lifelong tinkerer whose curiosity started at age 10 with a fascination for engines, Amin has carried that same spirit into his work as Co-Founder and CTO of AP Renewables , a Hamilton-grown company making clean energy more efficient and accessible using data and a bit of hometown...

What happens when “yes” becomes your strategy for opening doors? For Ryan Patrick Moran , every opportunity—from co-founding a coworking community to designing watches inspired by Hamilton’s history—started with a simple yes. A yes to uncertainty. A yes to community. And a yes to building something that didn’t exist yet. As a founding member of the Hamilton Hive , co-founder of CoMotion , and the...

What if the dream you had as a kid came true, but in a bigger way you never expected? For Eric Spearin , the journey from Hamilton boy with a football dream to the owner of a professional baseball team is anything but ordinary. A serial entrepreneur across software, sports, and gaming, Eric has built and scaled companies by following one simple compass: curiosity. From founding Logistadvise and Tr...

What happens when the path you thought you were on suddenly disappears? Do you quit, start over, or create something new entirely? For Precious Aigbe , authenticity has always been the compass. From helping class mates, to community friends pass standardized language test to turning setbacks into stepping stones, his story is one of staying true to what you love. Even when life doesn’t go as plann...

What if 'success' doesn’t make you happy? What if you can have the career, the home, the family; and still feel like something is missing? That’s exactly where Nikki Milligan , a corporate executive, and Linda , the CEO of her household, found themselves. Both successful in their own worlds, both doing “everything right,” and yet both realizing that happiness wasn’t guaranteed. Their curiosity abo...

The most powerful inventions don’t just solve problems, they give people pieces of their lives back. For Sydney Robinson , the spark was a capstone project in mechanical engineering to design an ankle foot orthosis for a young girl that allowed her to play on the beach with her friends. That moment planted the seed for a career dedicated to transforming mobility for amputees. From a master’s in bi...

For Primie Cegnar , entrepreneurship isn’t just about building a business, it’s about rebuilding yourself. As an immigrant from the Philippines, Primie came to Canada expecting opportunity, but quickly learned the struggle of navigating barriers to employment. Instead of giving up, she leaned into the entrepreneurial spirit passed down through her parents and grandparents, daring to carve out her...

For Kamran Ahmad, it started in childhood, working in his dad’s computer shop and creating his own co-op placement when opportunities didn’t exist. Those experiences taught him resilience, problem-solving, and the power of curiosity. What began as the simple act of dehumidifying his basement eventually grew into Hydrosphair: a pioneering company using atmospheric water generation technology to tur...

Before MERIT Brewing, before reshaping Hamilton’s downtown, Tej Sandhu was chasing a different dream: music. His first curiosity led him into the world of producing, where he discovered the thrill of creating culture and community through sound. That spark eventually grew into a career defined not by one industry, but by a guiding principle: to build spaces that bring people together. From his gra...

What do you do when you’re tired of living in and out of doctor’s offices, frustrated with quick fixes, and ready to take your health into your own hands? For Natasha Smith , the answer was to create a different path—not just for herself, but for anyone ready to live past their diagnosis and bloom into their full potential. As the Founder and Nutritionist of How to Bloom Inc. , Natasha crafts gour...

For years, Kim Murphy said yes to everything and everyone until burnout, exhaustion, and a deep sense of invisibility made it impossible to keep going. That turning point became the start of a new chapter, one rooted in healing, boundaries, and the radical act of putting herself first. Now an Empowerment Coach and Trauma Release Practitioner, Kim helps women 50+ reclaim their worth, heal from emot...

What happens when the person who used to work for you becomes the one you trust to build everything with? In this episode, we meet Ryo (Uyen Phuong Wu) and Allison (Xuan Yen Nhi Le) , a visionary duo who went from boss and employee to co-founders of COOCO . COOCO is an AI-powered platform that maximizes food in your fridge to reduce food waste, save money, and cook smarter at home. They are uncove...

Sometimes, a setback is just the setup for your purpose. We sit down with Monique Thompson , founder of Modeen Events , who turned an unexpected layoff into a life-changing leap into entrepreneurship. Born in Jamaica and raised in Hamilton, Monique’s path was always sprinkled with creativity and community. But it wasn’t until life gave her a pause that she finally answered the call to build someth...

What do you do when you see the same heartbreaking chaos unfold when families need to make decisions in the ER? If you’re Dr. Laura Shoots , you'd look to bring calm to the crisis and truly fulfilling a family members wishes. In this episode, Dr. Laura shares her journey from emergency physician to entrepreneur, blending her deep medical expertise and care for patient wellbeing and wishes. As the...

How do you keep going when the going gets hard? For Meisha Watson , the answer is simple but profound: faith, purpose, and creative fire. In this episode, Meisha opens up about the reality of building a meaningful life in media—from her early days on YTV’s The Zone to launching her own creative media company. She shares how prayer, community, and the desire to encourage others keep her grounded in...

We’re kicking off Season 3 with a bang and there’s no better voice to lead the charge than Kelly Ng , co-founder of Main Stage Rehearsal Studios . As a former accountant turned entrepreneur, Kelly embodies the fearless, problem-solving spirit that defines Hamilton’s creative community. From never having stepped into the music scene to now running Ontario’s largest rehearsal space, her journey is a...

Recorded in 2023, this episode features our youngest guest yet Ainara Alleyne , the 13-year-old force behind Ainara’s Bookshelf , now a full-fledged TV show. What began as an Instagram account celebrating diverse stories has grown into a national platform with Ainara as host, co-creator, and executive producer. In this episode, Ainara shares how a love for reading turned into a mission to uplift u...

Recorded in 2023, this episode dives into the creative world of Bar Sazerac , a staple of Hamilton’s thriving cocktail scene. Co-founder Kyle Ferreira takes us behind the bar and behind the ideas exploring how storytelling, flavour, and design come together in every drink. From sourcing vintage glassware to crafting cocktails that double as art, Kyle shares what it takes to build a brand that isn’...

Episode Notes: Recorded back in 2023, this unreleased episode captures a raw and rising voice in Canada’s plant-based food scene. Kerry Sobers is a self-taught chef and fearless founder of Bring Me Some and Nonno’s Plant-Based Butcher shares his early journey turning comfort food classics into bold, unforgettable vegan eats. From viral vegan fried chicken to deli slices that fooled meat lovers, Ke...

We’re back with unreleased episodes from Season 2 that still pack a punch. Recorded in 2022, this conversation may have a few time-stamped details, but the story? Timeless! In this episode, Krista Halliday shares her bold transition from employee to entrepreneur, turning her marketing know-how into a powerhouse strategy firm. As the founder of Ray Management Group, Krista brings brands to life whi...

My Well Self is a personal health wellness concierge service that provides one on one virtual support from expert care navigators. We help triage health issues, route them to our vetted pool of wellness providers and keep them at their best well self. Brenda Ahenkorah is the Founder/CEO of My Well Self. She is a two-time founder within the healthcare space and the previous Founder/CEO of a clinica...

Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and sought after speaker and emcee. Julie is no stranger to the media, having appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, HLN’s Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, among many others. Her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Today...

AdMass helps companies save money on online marketing by turning their customers into communities of brand advocates that promote their brand on social media. Companies increase customer loyalty, raise more brand awareness, and drive more sales by using AdMass to create AI-driven flywheels that catapult their online presence forward. Follow Admass: https://www.linkedin.com/company/admass-io/ https...

First responders and especial fire fighters put their lives at great risk everyday to serve us daily! Giving them the tools they need to be safer is critical. Longan Vision saw this opportunity when they were assessing technology in the automotive industry and saw how they can apply it to help first responders. Take a listen to this exciting episode with Enzo who takes us through Longan Vision. Ba...