OV Boss Babes

After initially going into business with her sister with Ottawa Valley Promotions, Adrienne Decaire had a vision in 2019 after a friend showed her a disappointing store bought scrunchie that had poor quality fabric and an elastic that gave way in just a few days. It was then Adrienne took her idea of creating a fashion forward scrunchie line creating Barbays, named after her mama, which has since...

t was a long winter but guys, we made it. Spring is here, the sun is shining and the weather is warmer, which means that house cats like myself are ready to get out, and explore! And I'm teaming up with a few local adventurists here in the Ottawa Valley's whose passion and hobbies are exploring the outdoors, going on adventures, and bringing their families along for the ride! Sara Bjornson was ori...

Liisa Salzmann, a gourmet chef, along with her husband Robert, a certified master pastry chef, relocated to the town of Lanark from Toronto in 2017 and purchased one of the oldest bed and breakfasts that is known as the one of the Crown Jewels in Lanark County and is a monument to the proud history of the community that is Clyde Hall. From starting out as a home for the Scottish lumber patrons, to...

It was a long winter but guys, we made it. Spring is here, the sun is shining and the weather is warmer, which means that house cats like myself are ready to get out, and explore! And I'm teaming up with a few local adventurists here in the Ottawa Valley's whose passion and hobbies are exploring the outdoors, going on adventures, and bringing their families along for the ride! Unexpected Journeys...

I don’ut know about you, but as great as as a Tim Horton’s double double and Boston Cream donut are in the morning, wouldn’t you rather a short lineup, a revolving selection of donuts, and supporting a local family owned business instead of a large retail chain? Of course you do, which is why we brought Shannon Devon, co-owner of the franchise @maverickscp in @downtowncarletonplace. Their donut sh...

It was a long winter but we made it! Spring is here, the sun is shining and the weather is warmer, which means that house cats like myself are ready to get out, and explore! And OVBB Podcast is teaming up with a few local adventurists in the Ottawa Valley's whose passion and hobbies are exploring the outdoors, going on adventures, and bringing their families along for the ride! Carlie Duquette is...

The affects of COVID-19 impacted how we work, socialize and gather (or lack thereof), and even buy. But never did we ever think the housing market would explode like it did. The pandemic caused an emotional run on housing unlike any other, leaving buyers with limited options, competitive housing prices and bidding wars like we've never seen before. Real estate and housing has been a hot topic for...

Teresa Marciano is her family's second generation of owning and operating a gentlemen's club and loves every minute of it. But it wasn't always easy for her growing up being the daughter of a dad who worked in the entertainment industry. Porn, sex, and strippers weren't exactly looked at in the best light and were seen as taboo, and a female owner in this industry is even more rare and unheard of....

With a passion for women’s apparel, providing an "intimate" customer experience, and ensuring everything fit in all the right places, Kathy Duncan always dreamed of owning a lingerie shop for women that would help them feel confident, comfortable and sexy! 8008 Lingerie's top priority focuses on body positivity and inclusivity, and comfort, as they carry a array of sizes ranging from 32AA to 42E,...

March is national social worker month and this year's 2022 theme that is being recognized is “The Time is Right for Social Work.” Tune in and learn more about the positive contributions of this profession, the endless areas of services they provide and celebrate social workers in our communities! Laurie Campbell is a bilingual social worker who works with an animal-assisted therapy approach. Her c...

Julia Foley first stepped into the event industry through her business LOVE - Local Ottawa Valley Events, planning custom weddings and events for several years until she realized that she wanted to be a part of the wedding process in a different way, and that was helping soon-to-be-brides say yes to the dresss! Julia shares why dress sizes are always in "larger sizes," where she gets her wide sele...

March is National Social Work Month and this year, the theme that is being recognized is “The Time is Right for Social Work. We are taking the time to learn more about the positive contributions of this profession, the endless areas of services they provide and celebrating social workers in our communities. Paige Schaefer is a counseller at Forging Forward Counselling Services and works to support...

After working for another cafe for 18 years, Janna Churchill-Fortin decided to take a leap of faith and go out on her own when a property became available and Janna’s Gallery Cafe was born. Four years later, another opportunity popped up and she decided decided to jump in with both feet to open Kerry’s Place with her former spouse Kerry.

After six years of running Janna’s Galley Cafe two years at...

March is national social worker month and this year, the theme that is being recognized is “The Time is Right for Social Work.” So we at OV Boss Babes are taking the time to learn more about the positive contributions of this profession, the endless areas of services they provide and celebrating social workers in our communities. Haley Bowe’s passion is for supporting people in their journey towar...

Happy International Women's Day 2022! And thank you for tuning into the second annual Ottawa Valley Women's Collective, in partnership with Local Immigration Partnership of Renfrew-Lanark. Last year for International Women's Day, OVBB host Holly Molenaar met with several women across the Ottawa Valley for a panel discussion around how they were #ChoosingtoChallenge. This year, we are #BreakingtheB...

Erica Marchand is a witty, creative, innovative, not to mention downright hilarious and pushes the boundaries of what a small business can all achieve. Her not-so-small business, Bear and Fox Apparel, is an outdoor lifestyle brand that is wildly local and small town proud. For two years running, Erica has been featured as a finalist for outstanding new business in 2020 and 2021 in Oxford County, i...

Megan Evans always knew she wanted to have a career in radio & broadcasting, and after starting her career volunteering at Cogeco (now known as YourTV), from interning at Discovery’s Daily Planet and then landing what she thought was her dream job at Star 96.7 fm (now known as Pure County 96.7). Until she and a colleague were blindsided, as many radio personalities are in that industry, and were l...

The Fulton family has been making mouth-watering, certified organic maple syrup at their 400 acre sugar bush for more than five generations. For years, guests have enjoyed walking the trails, horse drawn sleigh rides, learning all about the sap to syrup method, and of course, sampling all things maple! And up until last year, many enjoyed dining in their old fashioned, family-friendly pancake hous...

After Alison Gray Tubby and her family moved to Barry’s Bay, she embarked on quite the adventure. She completed two very different college programs, Equestrian Studies and Hairstyling, married her high school sweetheart at 20 years old, after moving around and finally settling back to Madawaska Valley 8 years ago, she decided to open her own business. When the formerly known gift store, The Vintag...

If you are fond of Canadian and French cousines, great service and countless positive 5 star Google reviews, then you need to take a trip to Carleton Place and see why the locals are a huge fan of Black Tartan Kitchen. You’ll be greeted by warm and friendly staff, an intimate and cozy atmosphere, and a unique dining experience. The owner and head chef, Ian Carswell, has competed at Ottawa’s 2019 "...

Trust us, this is not that typical boring financial conversation with a financial advisor or repetitive money conversation you had with your parents growing up. And every small business owners needs to tune in. Tara Tennant is a financial empowerment coach and impact amplifier who started consulting because she wanted to share her experiences and lessons learned with other entrepreneurs to empower...

Laura Spencer became a fertility coach in the hopes of helping other women who are struggling trying to get pregnant. Because she too has faced the IVF cancellations, dreaded attending baby showers, cringed seeing the never ending pregnancy announcements, and through her own fertility journey, has discovered clarity and acceptance. Since 2019, Laura has been supporting others facing fertility deci...

Before I talked to Victoria Cleary, Owner and Certified Athletic Therapist at VC Athletic Therapy, I thought that athletic therapy was for ONLY athletes and those competing in regular physical sports. But Victoria explained that EVERYONE is an athlete in some way, shape or form. Whether you enjoy cross country skiing, paddling on the Ottawa River, or practing yoga - we are all actively moving on a...

When Mary Brown’s opened it’s doors in the Petawawa community, the level of excitement was a 10/10 because we were so pumped to have this famous tasty chicken and taters restaurant in our neighbourhood. And Lorie Cove, owner and operator of the Petawawa location has been recognized as an outstanding business owner and military veteran, and is an active member of the community, supporting many loca...

Stephanie de Montigny is a photographer, blogger and content creator who openly shares the daily wins and struggles of being a work-from-home boss mama raising a toddler and newborn AND a business at the same time. She was recently nominated as Faces Magazine’s 2022 “Best Blog” for her self described trailblazing blog, Boss Mama Diaries, and connects and supports with other boss mom’s through the...