Sarah Haefling

Made it Happen

Business EN ↓ 129 episodes

Made it Happen is a podcast series highlighting female founders, who took a chance, and launched their own business. Through interviews with female entrepreneurs, Made it Happen is dedicated to inspiring others through stories of those who have experienced going out on their own first-hand, discussing all the highs - and the lows. It can be easy to see the glamorous side of starting your own business through the internet and social media, but what does it really take behind the scenes, to launch and run your own successful business. Hear how these inspiring female founders, Made it Happen.

Author

Sarah Haefling

Category

Business

Podcast website

madeithappenpod.com

Latest episode

Jan 14, 2026

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Episodes

The Mindset Shift Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear, with Marley Rose Harris, founder of the Higher Self App 14.01.2026

In this episode of Made It Happen, Sarah sits down with Marley Rose Harris, an expert in subconscious mind reprogramming and founder of the Higher Self App.  Marley Rose Harris, founder of the Higher Self App and creator of the Clear the Fear Method. Marley helps entrepreneurs reprogram their subconscious mind, break free from limiting beliefs, and unlock their full potential—so they can create th...

Building a Beauty Empire with Christina Flach, Celebrity Makeup Artist & Entrepreneur 07.01.2026

In this episode, Christina Flach shares her exciting journey as a celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur. Christina, the founder of Pretty Girl Makeup and upcoming brands 'I'm Too Busy' skincare and 'ITB Wellness,' discusses her progress, experiences, and the lessons she learned along the way. Her current endeavors aim to simplify beauty routines with sustainable and effectiv...

Building a Go-To Modern Jewelry Brand from Family Roots with Jess, Founder of Dainty Diamond 02.12.2025

In this episode, Sarah sits down with Jess, the founder of Dainty Diamond , a Toronto-based direct-to-consumer jewelry brand known for its solid gold, sterling silver, diamonds, engagement rings, and wedding bands. Jess shares how her childhood spent in her father’s jewelry store planted the early seeds of entrepreneurship—even though she initially resisted joining the family business. After leavi...

From Vision to Impact: Building Community Wellness with The WOMB Bruce County 12.11.2025

In this episode of the Made It Happen podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews Jessica Connor and Cassidy Radic, co-owners of The WOMB Bruce County. They share their journey of starting the business, which provides various health and wellness services, catering to a wide range of clients including new mothers. Jessica Connor is a Fertility, Birth, and Postpartum Doula, as well as a Holistic Reprodu...

How This Brand is Revolutionizing Events for Women: The ‘Run The World’ Blueprint 05.11.2025

In this episode of Made It Happen podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews the founders of Run the World, one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial event series for ambitious women in business. Founder Zaina Moussa, Co-founder Rafaa Chapti, and Chief Brand Officer Amanee Nassereddine, discuss how their initial inspirations and first event in 2017 evolved into a successful series that empowers and...

Top Episode Replay: Stepping Into Fear & Showing Up As Who You Are With Confidence with Heather Monahan 03.11.2025

Original Air Date: April 12, 2022 This week's episode is featuring Heather Monahan, a best-selling author X2, Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022, Podcast Host of Creating Confidence, TedX speaker, and most recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Healthlynked Corp. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to brea...

Top Episode Replay: Creating Bingeworthy Content That Converts & Building a 7-Figure Business, with Shannon Matson, The Social Bungalow 30.10.2025

Original Episode Air Date: July 12, 2022 In this episode of the Made It Happen Podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews Shannon, the CEO and founder of The Social Bungalow, an education and media company, and Bungalow Coffee, a coffee café in downtown Las Vegas. Shannon shares her journey from working a nine-to-five corporate job to building a seven-figure marketing business. The discussion covers...

Top Episode Replay: Turning a Dream Into Reality with a Sustainable Cosmetic Brand Supporting Indigenous Youth, with Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics 28.10.2025

Original Episode Release Date: March 15, 2022 In this episode of the Made It Happen podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews Jenn Harper, the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics. Jenn shares the inspiring story behind her award-winning social enterprise, which aims to help indigenous youth see themselves in the beauty industry while promoting sustainability. She discusses her journey from...

Top Episode Replay: Managing Four Thriving Businesses with Clio de la Llave 24.10.2025

Top episode replay - Original episode air date: May 25, 2020 In this episode of the Made It Happen Podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews Clio de la Llave, founder of Booje Media, a digital marketing agency based in Vancouver, and Podcast Nation. Clio shares insights on her journey from studying marketing to launching Booje Media, which specializes in social media and influencer marketing. The di...

Top Episode Replay: Turning a Side Hustle into a 6-Figure Business with Three Ships 22.10.2025

Original release date: May 18, 2020 Connie Lo and Laura Burget are the founders of Three Ships (formerly known as NIU BODY), a 100% natural and vegan skincare company. They started the brand when they were both 23-years-old, with just $4,000 and a huge problem to solve. Their mission is to make natural beauty accessible for all women. Since launching 3 years ago, Three Ships is now carried in >...

Top Episode Replay: Talking All Things Entrepreneurship with Erin Bury 14.05.2024

Top episode replay: Originally aired on May 10, 2020. One of Marketing Magazine’s top 30 Under 30, Erin is an entrepreneur, marketer, former journalist, and startup advisor/investor. She is the co-founder and CEO at Willful, an online estate planning platform that makes it easy for Canadians to create a will in less than 20 minutes. Prior to Willful she held leadership roles at communications agen...

Top Episodes Replay: Behind the Scenes with Samantha Feher: From Cosmo to Content Creation 07.05.2024

Top Episodes Replay : Originally aired June 21, 2020. In one of our top podcast episodes featuring Samantha Feher , we had the privilege of unraveling the story behind her rise in the fashion industry and entrepreneurship. You may know her from her from her digital retail business Supper Club (formerly Brunch Club), her marketing firm Feher Agency, the popular Bravo TV show Summer House, her inter...

How to Market Yourself and Growing A Health Coaching Business to Over Half a Million in Sales with Samantha Gladish, CEO of Holistic Wellness 23.11.2022

This week's episode features Samantha Gladish, Business Mentor, Lead Gen & Sales Expert, and Lover of All Things Online Marketing (and Food!). Samantha is the host of The Wellness Witch podcast, which is in the top 4% of podcasts globally. She is also the CEO of holisticwellness.ca - an online business that helps women optimize their health and hormones. Through consistent imperfect action, Sa...

Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health Through the Power of Film, with Ella Greenwood, Filmmaker and Mental Health Advocate 09.11.2022

This week's episode is featuring Ella Greenwood, British filmmaker and mental health advocate. She is the founder of London-based Broken Flames Productions and is an ambassador for leading teenage mental health charity stem4. Her work has screened at BAFTA & Oscar accredited festivals and has been featured by the likes of Grazia, Refinery29, Variety, Deadline and Huffington Post. She was selec...

Building a Business From a Need and Growing a Community for Entrepreneurs with Females Who Side Hustle 19.10.2022

This week's episode is featuring Teri & Sarah from Females Who Side Hustle & Save Her Seat Podcast! Teri is a mom of two, wife and Freelancer passionate about building a community that no one ever feels like they are going through anything alone. Sarah is a social savvy millennial who loves talking business and hyping others up to pursue their passions. Both co-founders call the Niagara Re...

Showing Up as Your Authentic Self & Standing Out in a Saturated Market, with The Copper Bell 30.08.2022

This week's episode features Katrina Bell, founder of The Copper Bell. Katrina is creating one funny label at a time as she powers through as an ‘accidental’ business owner.  Katrina followed the traditional route of post secondary, landing different jobs as she evolved through the corporate world and starting her family.  Then the pandemic hit and she became a statistic along with many...

What You Should Know About Money Mindset, Investing, Passive Income & Finances as a Business Owner, with Money Expert, Tara Murphy 10.08.2022

This week's episode features Tara Murphy, a Toronto-based, internationally-recognized money expert. After saving $100,000 before age 24, Tara bought her first property downtown Toronto, and scored her dream job at a Bay Street Investment Bank. Since then, Tara has started her own consulting business (TMM), blog, created an online course, and has taught thousands of students. Tara focuses on helpin...

Launching a Travel Company During the Pandemic & Building an Iconic Brand, with Well Traveled 27.07.2022

This week's episode features Samantha Patil is the Co-Founder and CEO of Well Traveled -- A members-only travel platform that is filled with like-minded people who have the hook up to a perfect trip. This is a place where people can go to get recommendations, plan trips, and get little discounts along the way. Samantha is on a mission to change the way people travel. She is highlighting the perks...

Mastering a Successful Entrepreneur Mindset & Overcoming Money Mindset Barriers, with Michelle Wolfe 20.07.2022

This week's episode features Michelle Wolfe, speaker, podcast host & business owner. Throughout her 10 years as a Massage Therapist and 8 years of doing self-development and mindset work, Michelle has learned that one of the best ways to adapt to our ever-changing lives is to just keep moving forward. Making one decision at a time, and taking one step at a time. Michelle is the host of The MUV...

Creating Bingeworthy Content That Converts & Building a 7-Figure Business, with Shannon Matson, The Social Bungalow 12.07.2022

This week's episode features Shannon Matson, CEO & Founder of The Social Bungalow, an education + media company that helps entrepreneurs structure ingenious online businesses, as well as Bungalow Coffee a 2,500 sqft coffee café in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District. With comprehensive experience in marketing and advertising, Shannon prides herself on helping others structure and market their...

Actively Choosing Your Own Path and Finding Success in Business After a Traumatic Personal Journey, with All You Are 05.07.2022

Today's episode is featuring Kena Paranjape, founder of All You Are, comfortable leisurewear for women, including the Signature Robe which has wrapped itself around thousands of amazing women and continues to be a bestseller to this day.  Kena is a seasoned retail industry veteran and entrepreneur and was one of the co-founders of Brika, an innovative retail concept focused on highlighting an...

How to Master an Irresistible Newsworthy Pitch to get Booked by the Media & Leverage it in Your Business with Jennifer Singh of She’s Newsworthy Media 28.06.2022

This week's episode is featuring Jennifer Singh, founder of She’s Newsworthy Media. Jeniffer is a former TV reporter turned entrepreneur, speaker and CEO of She’s Newsworthy Media. Before entrepreneurship, Jennifer worked in the Canadian media industry for over 15 years as a reporter, producer and writer for CTV, CBC, Global and CP24. She has been featured in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Glob...

Negotiating Brand Deals, Pricing Influencer Partnerships, Growing an Audience & Aligning Your Brand as a Content Creator, with Emma Cortes 14.06.2022

This week's episode is featuring Emma Cortes, a Seattle Content Creator. Her blog and Instagram Emma's Edition aims to inspire the modern woman to create, travel, and live life with style. As a fashion and lifestyle blogger, Emma share's everything from fashion trends to try each season to content creation tips. She loves sharing posing ideas, Instagrammable places, as well as her journey as a con...

Working to Preserve Our Environment as an Eco-Friendly Business with Abeda Oturkar, Founder of PaperSpree 07.06.2022

This week's episode is featuring Abeda Oturkar, Founder and Business Manager, Paper Spree. Abeda Oturkar, armed with a Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Business and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, is an entrepreneur with a natural disposition of living in harmony and respect with our planet and its people. This has been of advantage to succeed as a natural foods educator, a restaurateur for 15 years, an...

From Marketing Executive to Vegan Cheese Entrepreneur with Lori Sroujian, founder of VEGCHEESE 17.05.2022

This week's episode is featuring Lori Sroujian, founder of VEGCHEESE. Lori first started experimenting with faux-cheese recipes after a family health scare led her to reconsider what she was eating. What started as a personal quest to find a nutritious but delicious replacement for cheese eventually evolved into a side hustle — and in 2018, VegCheese became Lori’s full-time enterprise. VEGCHEESE l...

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