Canada’s Entrepreneur

In this video interview , Ben McCabe, personal finance expert and CEO/Founder of Bloom Finance , discusses the results of a new survey indicating 67 per cent of Canadian homeowners over the age of 55 are concerned that their savings may not suffice to sustain their quality of life through retirement due to the increasing cost of living across Canada. PRESS RELEASE TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Bl...

Mike Fata co-founded Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998. From 1998 to 2016, he ran all aspects of the company as Chairman of the Board and CEO. In February 2019 Mike helped guide the strategic sale of Manitoba Harvest to Tilray for $419 million dollars. Mike has dedicated over 25 years studying and practicing natural health, starting in 1995 when he made the life changing decision to lose over 10...

Aura Ziv is a fun loving fitness instructor nutritionist, health coach and founder of Eat Good Feel Good Fitness . She focuses on making her clients feel good and creating health food products that are good for you and taste amazing at the same time. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our  YouTube  channel and follow us on  Facebook , ...

Celebrated for her butchery skills and simple approach to food you will recognize Connie DeSousa from her appearances on Top Chef Canada, Top Chef All Stars and most recently a judge for Food Networks Fire Masters. She is one of Canada’s most celebrated female chefs with both an empathetic, yet fierce, approach to her work, life and fitness. Connie is driven to succeed. Once she sets her sights on...

In this video interview, Samantha Villiard, Regional Vice President, RE/MAX Canada , discusses a new report indicating young Canadians are seeking alternative ways to buy homes in the country due to higher interest rates, the price of housing and the high cost of living. PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ — Economic factors, including the high cost of living, high interest rates and the pr...

Moufeed Kaddoura has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. In 2012, they worked as a Laboratory Assistant at the University of Waterloo, managing a project and gaining valuable skills in time management, planning, and project management. In 2013, they served as a Laboratory Analyst at SGS. In 2014, they were the CEO and Founder of Kenota Health, where they raised $16M...

Calgary entrepreneur Tammy Phan is the Founder and owner of luxury consignment platform Luxe Du Jour . Since 2016, Luxe Du Jour has cultivated a vibrant community of over 40,000 ‘bag addicts’ engaging in the buying, selling, renting and restoration of luxury bags and accessories. Luxe Du Jour has two corporate offices in Calgary, Alberta and Irving, California, along with additional subsidiary int...

Smile Organic Co. est le fruit d’une idée originale de la naturopathe Delphine Boillot , avocate corporative et mère de trois enfants qui a créé cette entreprise il y a 6 ans lorsqu’elle ne trouvait pas d’alternative saine et nutritive au lait pour ses enfants. Si « la nécessité est mère de l’invention », alors Delphine est une mère dont la mission consiste à mettre sur le marché une gamme variée...

In this video interview, Andrew Carros, Chief Operating Officer of Engel & Völkers , Vancouver, discusses how rising costs are driving mom-and-pop house flippers out of the real estate market. Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Jour...

In this video interview, Grady Semmens, a communications specialist in Calgary , discusses his passion for cold water therapy and a world record attempt upcoming in Calgary for a man spending time in ice. Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Busin...

In this video interview , Bradlee Whidden, Western Policy analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the latest Alberta’s 2024 Property Tax Report and its impact on small businesses in the province. FULL PRESS RELEASE  Calgary, February 13, 2024 – According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) Alberta’s 2024 Property Tax Report, municipal property taxes h...

With a 10x growth from 40-400 franchises in the past decade Cathy Thorpe CEO of NurseNextDoor is a classic example of a founder bringing in a driven entrepreneur to build a business. Cathy Thorpe brings over two decades of leadership experience in the retail industry to Nurse Next Door. Cathy joined the company in 2014 with the mission of growing the business across North America. Cathy has achiev...

Nancy Nasr is the Founder of Think Stunning , a boutique located in Southcentre Mall that offers Women, Baby, and home accessories made and designed by women. In 2017 with a vision of helping women feel great about themselves with fun and stylish accessories, Think Stunning became a brick-and-mortar store. Each accessory is carefully curated and crafted, and it tells a story written by the incredi...

In this video interview, Karen Yolevski, COO of Royal LePage, talks about the impact the extension of the foreign homebuyer ban will have on the real estate market in Canada. The federal government has announced a two-year extension on the ban of foreign nationals buying homes in Canada, as housing affordability concerns continue to trouble Canadians across the country. In 2022, the federal govern...

In this video interview, Chris Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada , discusses the real estate company’s latest 2024 Tax Report and the impact of taxes and other rising costs on housing affordability in the country.   FULL PRESS RELEASE  TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ — While land transfer taxes and new property assessments in key markets appear to have little effect on the surface, eroding afforda...

In this video interview, Cal Jungwirth, Director of Permanent Placement Services with Robert Half, discusses some new research indicating more than four in 10 professionals today are looking for a new job. He talks about the reasons for that and what companies need to do to attract and retain people. PRESS RELEASE  Despite an uncertain economy leading to less turnover in the labour market recently...

In this video interview , Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the money the federal government has not returned to small businesses from the carbon tax.   PRESS RELEASE Toronto, February 8, 2024 – The federal government has been sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax revenue collected since 2019 despite repeated promises to return it to small businesse...

Karen Richard is a recovering pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, kid-lit lover with a nerdy heart, and the CEO and co-founder of Made Live . Based out of Vernon, BC, Made Live is an AI-assisted end-to-end children's book publishing platform dedicated to simplifying the publishing process for aspiring authors. Transitioning from a career in speech-language pathology, where books were pivotal to...

James Szojka started Yard Dawgs Lawn Care in 2014 as a tuition pay-off plan. Being allergic to grass, it was supposed to be a couple of years and summer only job. But after graduating from university, he decided to give the business a full year of his attention to see what would happen as he did love the industry and building a team. He went all in on the company's niche: making lawns green, weed...

Gary Lamphier , Principal of Lamphier Communications, was a business journalist for 34 years at various major international, national and regional newspapers. He covered virtually all major industries and key companies in Canada. He's been a corporate communications consultant for more than 10 years. He explains the importance of storytelling in both these industries and discusses the Alberta econ...

In this video interview, Paul Cataford, Executive Director, Business Link, discusses the new pilot Mentor Program which aims to support grassroots small businesses. PRESS RELEASE CALGARY (January 15, 2024) – Business Link, a provincial support organization for entrepreneurs, has officially launched its pilot Mentor Program. This free mentorship initiative is designed to support grassroots small bu...

As the Founder of b, halfmoon —— Andrea McKay’s mission is simple: to inspire and support people everywhere in living their truths and supporting their wellness journeys. Andrea’s passion for yoga began in Sydney, Australia, while she was completing a Master's Degree in International Business. She knew she would someday make yoga her career, but she wasn’t sure what that would look like. Fast-forw...

Filomena May , a native Calgarian, Senior Wealth Advisor and Chartered Investment Manager, international speaker, entrepreneur, mother and founder of Filo Financial Solutions of Raymond James Ltd. Filomena operates across Canada, helping clients turn investments into successful portfolios. Her secret? Filomena is not only passionate about building wealth, but also educates on how to strategically...

Denise Bebenek is the Founder, President and driving force behind Meagan Bebenek Foundation: Creating a Circle of Hope . A Toronto resident and graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Honours in Psychology and the University of Toronto Faculty of Education, Denise, a former schoolteacher, is a tireless advocate for families who are touched by brain tumours, and for the empowerment of all ch...

In this video interview , well-known Canadian entrepreneur Vince Guzzo, who is also a dragon on the popular CBC television show Dragons’ Den, discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur today and what it takes to survive. Guzzo talks about the Canada Emergency Business Account loan repayment deadline, some of the other challenges entrepreneurs are facing today, the importance of passion in b...