OV Boss Babes

After a 35-year career in the corporate world as a Creative Director and Communications Designer, Janice Boychuk felt her life as she knew it suddenly come to an immediate halt, as she instantly became her husband's caregiver after he became terminally ill. Following his passing, Janice bought a trailer and embarked on a solo road trip with her cat out to British Columbia, and, after finding a...

Amanda Walker first stepped into the social media space in the early days of the pandemic, learning how to navigate this digital landscape, finding herself immersed in a world where personal branding, viral content, and community engagement were at the forefront of businesses online experiences - and wanted to show other biz owners how to use it to their advantage. At Amanda Talker Media, Amanda a...

Sarah Deme's journey in the fashion world first began with a diploma in Fashion Merchandising from Fanshawe College, but that was just the start. Fueled by her passion, Sarah took her talents across the globe, snagging internships at a chic fashion house in Belgium and a bustling wholesale agency in New York City. Talk about a dream come true! From meticulously curating collections at Paris Fashio...

Madison Barr had a vision that emerged from a fusion of entrepreneurial acumen and a deep passion for thrift shopping, which gradually took shape through persistence and resilience amidst setbacks and false starts. Anchored in a vision of creative freedom and community support, this boss babe's journey as the proprietor of her consignment biz has been a thrilling transition from her background as...

Rylie Goody is a passionate Career Confidence Coach, dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and thrive in their professional lives. Rylie specializes in helping her female clients build self-assurance, overcome career challenges, and navigate the complexities of the modern job market. Whether you're seeking to advance in your current role, transition to a new career, or...

Ottawa Valley Boss Babes' anniversary "Where Are They Now" episodes concludes with Elizabeth Davis, the bombshell behind Bombshells Tattoos! Liz is an incredibly talented and sought-after tattoo artists in the Ottawa Valley, first starting off as a tattoo artist at the famous Wizzard's Den in Petawawa, then went into hair, opening Bombshells Hair Studio AND her tattoo studio, eventually leaving ha...

Ottawa Valley Boss Babes' anniversary "Where Are They Now" episodes continues with Amy Penaloza If you haven't heard of Amy Penaloza, you are living under a rock. Because this bad ass boss babe is like me who doesn't hold back on sharing her #RealTruths, nothing was off for the table for Amy, who welcomed an open conversation about the struggles and hardships she has been through in her life, alon...

In 2023, the County of Renfrew declared intimate partner violence an epidemic. Intimate partner violence has continued to climb to alarming rates not just throughout our rural communities but stats prove that in Canada, a woman is killed by her intimate partner every six days and one in five women faces some type of abuse in their intimate relationships. Despite Meta's regulations blocking news an...

Our anniversary "Where Are They Now" episodes continues with Candace Fleming, the bad ass boss babe hairstylist with the most compelling story, and is the driving force behind Bush Beard, where she creates exceptional Canadian-made beard essential products for men. candid glimpse into the realities of small business life. Candace first caught my attention after Small Business Centre and Valley Hea...

Our anniversary "Where Are They Now" episodes begins with Emily Arbour, the successful entrepreneur, creative market host and incredibly passionate boss babe behind Cheerfully Made in Almonte! Inspired by her love for craft vendor markets, in 2013, Emily Arbour launched Cheerfully Made, a brick-and-mortar extension of her hosted vendor markets, showcasing Canadian makers and their products. Over t...

Whitney Joy Smith is a remarkable entrepreneur, city councillor, and industry leader is dedicated to providing excellence across various domains, including private investigation, security services, and professional training. Her inspiring journey spans the founding and leadership of three prominent entities: The Smith Investigation Agency Inc., Smith Security Inc., and Training Centre Canada, ceme...

Kerri Broome is a celebrated energy healer and spiritual medium known for her transformative approach to healing and personal growth. With a passion for helping individuals connect to their true selves, Kerri has dedicated her life to mastering various healing modalities, culminating in the creation of Bluestar Quantum Energy Healing, a unique practice that harmonizes ancient wisdom with modern te...

Kayla Sawula is the latest downtown Arnprior boss babe to hit the scenes, brightening smiles with more than just toothpaste! Ottawa Valley Smiles is Downtown Arnprior's cutest dental hygiene boutique, offering a spa-like experience where your mouth gets the pampering it deserves. This remarkable entrepreneur provides not only dental cleanings but also cosmetic services such as professional teeth w...

Kerri Broome is a celebrated energy healer and spiritual medium known for her transformative approach to healing and personal growth. With a passion for helping individuals connect to their true selves, Kerri has dedicated her life to mastering various healing modalities, culminating in the creation of Bluestar Quantum Energy Healing, a unique practice that harmonizes ancient wisdom with modern te...

Divorces can difficult and super stressful to navigate, but collaborative family law offers a beneficial alternative for couples seeking a more amicable approach to negotiating their separation compared to traditional legal methods. Holly Agnew, a collaborative family lawyer based out of Almonte, believes that the traditional legal process, involving lawyer-to-lawyer correspondence or court involv...

Forestry is weaved into the tapestry of the Ottawa Valley. For hundreds of years, the abundant forests in the Ottawa Valley have provided a livelihood in an industry one of the largest drivers of Renfrew County’s economy. Not surprisingly, the Forestry Technician program is the longest-standing full-time program offered at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus. Since its early days, the Pembroke Cam...

Amanda Amyotte is a multi passionate country girl, mom of two, registered nurse, Arbonne independent consultant and one bad ass farmer behind Maple Crest Farms in Shawville. Many local makers may also remember her baby business, Maple Crest Farm Baby Division. Amanda and her husband Andrew are regenerative beef farmers, raising and producing livestock and crops that align with the natural environm...

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨ While out in Alberta, Erin Kergen had been working for large public brands, with exposure in program development, creative concepting, to project management and everything in between. While off on maternity leave, she and a girlfriend decided to take over a former general store, naming it after their girls, Pickle and Myrrh. Relocating back to Ontario, she opened her sweet ca...

Yvonne Nobbs was a former Airbnb host with a waterfront cottage whose renters were constantly asking her where they could rent a boat in the Madawaska Valley area. With there not being any bost rental businesses in the area, Yvonne offered her renters to take her own boat out for an additional feel, when she suddenly had the idea to launch her own recreational watercraft rental business, Highlands...

We all know that running a business is a lot of work...and naturally, you want to keep as much of what you make as possible, get your taxes filed without any penalties or late fees, and PRAY that you don't get audited. Laura Stevens from Valley Accounting & Tax is here to help! She and her business partner opened up their biz two years ago in Madawaska Valley and they have business and corporate c...

In the historical town of Perth, you will find a casual fine dining experience like no other. With a rotating menu offering a modern take on traditional dishes and fresh, local ingredients guests, the Stone Cellar invites you to come eat, drink and visit. And Lindsay Mason, who is one half of this young family owned business, chats with me about the the ins and outs about what it's like managing a...

In today's business world, efficiency is key and being able to access services remotely helps to reduce driving time, in-person appointments, and other unnecessary fees, especially around property and real estate. Amanda McMullen launched Ontario Law Clerk Services, a virtual solution for clients looking for assistance from experienced real estate law clerks, providing top-quality, and professiona...

Our vision is crucial for the movements we make, tasks we accomplish, and interactions we have. It even impacts our sleep patterns based on the light we are exposed to during the day. Despite the importance of sight, it is often taken for granted until our vision begins to blur, prompting us to schedule an appointment with our optometrist. Dr. Morgan Welburn, Optometrist and Partner at the Renfrew...

Valerie Hyska is the proud owner of Your Independent Grocer (YIG), a beloved neighborhood grocery store that has been serving the Petawawa community for many years. With a passion for providing fresh, high-quality products and exceptional customer service, Hyska's YIG has built a loyal customer base and a reputation for being the go-to destination in Petawawa for all your grocery needs. But how do...

Celissa Vipond and Melissa Lindstro m we're hustling two colleagues working at a mental health care centre when COVID hit and more and more therapists started moving their practices online - and found that their clients much preferred receiving therapy virtually.  And in 2021, Celissa and Melissa launched Virtual CBT, providing structured psychotherapy to individuals struggling with symptoms o...