Kickstart Connections

After a long hiatus, Marc and Lucinda are back – and a LOT has changed.   In this episode, the hosts reunite in the studio to share some huge life and business updates: They've both been quietly navigating pregnancy (well Lucinda and Marc's fiancé!)   They're both expecting baby boys (Marc's baby boy was born a week after this was recorded!) And they're both figuring out what entrepreneurship + pa...

Kickstart Connections is back, and host Marc Boudreau welcomes Jon Mann (the first ever guest of BNV Media's first podcast Brand New View!) — filmmaker, storyteller, and creator of the award-winning short film Popsy, based on a Stephen King story. Popsy is being honoured next week at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures where the Academy will be honouring 5 Stephen King shorts that were created t...

What happens when three women in automotive come together to talk candidly about careers, leadership, and breaking down industry barriers?  You get a bold, honest, and inspiring conversation - and that's exactly what this episode delivers. In this special Women's Month episode of Kickstart Connections , Lucinda is joined by Jessi Kessel and Farah Mohammed of  Beepzz  - a bold new HR platform desig...

On today's episode of Kickstart Connections, hosts Marc and Lucinda are chatting about whether or not you should scale your business and what that looks like depending on the route you choose. They also talk about the psychology behind marketing and go through a few examples of how brands leverage psychology to connect with customers. They finish off with a special segment of Marketing in the News...

This episode is brought to you by BNV Media and Kickstart Consulting. To learn more about what we do and how we can help, visit our websites below: BNV Media: www.bnvmedia.ca Kickstart Consulting: www.kickstartconsulting.ca   On today's episode, Lucy and Marc are breaking down the top 8 tips that will have you networking like a pro in no time! In this week's Are You There God? It's Me, Marketing,...

This episode is brought to you by BNV Media and Kickstart Consulting. To learn more about what we do and how we can help, visit our websites below: BNV Media: www.bnvmedia.ca Kickstart Consulting: www.kickstartconsulting.ca   On today's episode, Lucinda and Marc are discussing what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and break down the 8 mindsets you'll need to achieve. They also introduce th...

On today's episode, co-hosts Lucinda and Marc are welcoming in 2025 with lots of energy and excitement for the year! They look back on 2024 with lessons learned as well as what they expect to see in 2025 and they also break down 5 marketing trends they think will be big in 2025 and finish off the podcast with the top 5 businesses/industries that should be starting a podcast! The podcast will look...

On today's episode of Kickstart Connections, host Lucinda is joined by Adam and Amanda Langley. The two established A. Langley Developments Inc., a waterfront development and marketing agency in 2021 and Superyacht East Coast, a yacht support and destination marketing agency in 2022.  The three discuss how Adam and Amanda moved from traditional jobs to the world of entrepreneurship, how they lever...

On today's episode we are joined by the amazing talent, Robert Mbu Batuo, CEO and co-founder of Batuo Inc. Marc and Robert discuss his journey in the fashion industry, including what inspired him to create Batuo Inc. as well as the qualities that make a great leader, the importance of creating safe spaces and healthy cultures within an organization, and of course they preview the upcoming Halifax...

On this week's episode, we have a returning guest! Jason Davis of Ralli Marketing is back to chat with Lucy about all things entrepreneurship, in particular, the Mindset Project. The Mindset Project is an initiative designed to uncover what is holding entrepreneurs back in Nova Scotia. One of their studies in 2017 found that 72% of entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia are not getting what they want from t...

On today's episode, we're delighted to have Katie Mahoney join us to talk about her fantastic business, We Are Young. Along with Cara Chisholm, Katie founded the company after spending a day with a senior through an "Acts of Kindness" initiative. She quickly realized that this was the first time in years someone made a day about her, and this realization shook Katie's perception of how seniors wer...

On today's episode, hosts Lucy and Marc are breaking down 5 of the biggest marketing trends for 2024 and beyond including purpose driven marketing, hyper-personalization, and one of our favourites, video marketing! Tune in now to learn how you should be marketing your business to your audience.   Show notes:   00:00 - Introduction   11:20 - What is purpose-driven marketing and why is it effective?...

On today's episode, Lucy and Marc (of BNV Media) chat about what's been going on for their businesses over the last couple of months as well as the recent Kickstart Connections pop-up podcast in Ottawa at the Tirecraft Eastern Canada AGM. They also chat about the barriers to entry for businesses wanting to start a podcast, why podcasting can be an incredibly effective and efficient tool in your ma...

Welcome to the first episode of our bonus mini season: Ask An Entrepreneur! On each episode Lucinda and Marc answer your questions about entrepreurship by sharing their own experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly.  Today, they discuss how to market your business as a brand new entrepreneur, and share how they found success in raising brand awareness in the local community.  If you have a ques...

It's the last episode of the year for Kickstart Connections and host Lucy is joined by BNV Media's Marc Boudreau to discuss the past year including how both Lucy and Marc's businesses have grown, lessons learned from being an entrepreneur, as well as setting goals and predictions for 2024. Tune in now and we'll see you in the new year!! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:35 - A look back on Lucy's...

On the newest episode of Kickstart Connections Lucinda chats with Solitha Shortte, Founder and Creative Director of House of Soli. House of Soli encompasses Solitha's services in the fashion industry including coaching, productions and talent management.  In this episode, Solitha discusses her own journey in the fashion world from the small island of Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Hal...

On the latest episode of Kickstart Connections, Lucinda chats with Blake Bunting of GoParity Canada about their innovative platform that democratizes access to to sustainable finance. GoParity Canada connects citizens with organizations promoting projects that contribute to the United Nations' sustainable development goals.  To learn more and sign up, visit www.goparity.ca or Instagram @goparityca...

On the latest episode of Kickstart Connections, Lucinda chats with the Founder of Re-Defined, Ritika Saraswat. Re-Defined is a non-profit organization focused on empowering people from marginalized communities, especially the BIPOC community and International Students and has helped over 30,000 people in 4 countries and 20 regions. Ritika has won several awards for her work, including the Business...

Today's episode is a VERY special one! Listen in as Lucinda, Marc and Jamie make an exciting announcement about what is next for Kickstart Connections! Learn more: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN YOUTUBE

Today on Kickstart Connections, Lucinda is joined in the studio by Heidi Tremblay - owner of The Grateful Baker. Heidi shares her incredibly inspiring journey to entrepreneurship and the discusses the importance of resilience in life and business.  WARNING: This episode contains discussion of infant loss and grief.  Learn more about The Grateful Baker:  www.the-grateful-baker.ca Instagram: @the_gr...

On the latest episode of Kickstart Connections, Lucinda chats with Jessica Earle, owner of New Leaf Occupational Therapy about her journey to entrepreneurship and how amazing things happen when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable.  New Leaf Occupational Therapy is a mobile and virtual therapy practice that provides services in pediatric feeding therapy, sensory integration and attachment-based the...

On the latest episode of Kickstart Connections, Lucinda is joined in the studio by Todd Richardson and James Channer, co-founders of In Motion Brands (IMB). They discuss their journey to entrepreneurship and how their experiences enable them to create value and enhance the lives of their client partners and team at IMB. In the Kickstart Spotlight this episode is:  Anderson Automotive: www.anderson...

Welcome to part two of a special edition of Kickstart Connections - recorded live from Wonder Women 2023, hosted by Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Lucinda was joined by the BNV Media team to record a pop-up podcast from the event, and conducted a series of mini-interviews with inspiring female entrepreneurs from our local business community. Contact Kickstart Connections! Website: www.kickstartconsu...

On today's episode, guest Jayne Akinyi joins Lucinda in the studio for a thought provoking conversation about immigrating to Canada, becoming a socially responsible business owner and the importance of authenticity in business and in life.  Jayne is the founder of Dada Dunia, an ethical virtual assistant organization that offers fair labour practices and social responsibility to VAs in Africa who...

Welcome to part one of a special edition of Kickstart Connections - recorded live from Wonder Women 2023, hosted by Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Lucinda was joined by the BNV Media team to record a pop-up podcast from the event, and conducted a series of mini-interviews with inspiring female entrepreneurs from our local business community.  Part 2 coming soon!