Rain or Shine | Marketing & Entrepreneurship Podcast

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of an Online Business & Marketing Coach looks like? My role as a Business and Marketing Coach is always evolving. Each week I have new clients to onboard, new challenges to work with my clients on, and new marketing tools that I am testing out. As such, there is no typical day in the life of a Business & Marketing Coach. However, there are a fe...

Do you believe that there’s a correlation between our HEALTH and the success of our BUSINESS? According to today’s guest, Dr. Navaz, there sure is. In fact, he’s lived it. Dr. Navaz knows first hand that changing your state of health can drastically change your output as a business owner… When he found himself tipping the scales at 250 pounds, he knew he needed to make a change. He transformed his...

This week I’m excited to introduce you to Jessica Malach, current VP of Marketing & Insights for Social Nature, which is a discovery platform powered by a half-million natural shoppers. Jessica is truly the pioneer of this concept of Online-to-Offline Marketing, so I can think of no greater guest than her to enlighten us on this topic! In fact, she literally authored the e-book called The Comp...

In this episode, I am getting personal and vulnerable and sharing the Origin Story of the Visionary, Inc brand! I am being interviewed by my friend Michael Roderick in this episode, and we chat about... My Origin Story (how I got to where I am today) Why I ended up devoting my work to Social Media, Online Business and Marketing Why I decided to stray away from the “Normal Path” of a Nutritionist w...

Your beliefs and your mindset are playing a big part in the growth and success of your business, right now. In order to launch or grow a successful business, we must cultivate the Entrepreneurial Mindset which is a way of thinking that enables you to overcome challenges, be decisive, and accept responsibility for your outcomes. It is a constant need to improve your skills, learn from your mistakes...

Today on the show I am sitting down with Ingrid Deon. Ingrid is a social media expert and founder of word-craft, a digital agency located in Canada. Her company works with national brands such as Nestle, Kraft Dinner and Manulife Bank, as well as smaller sized companies. We talk about how she got into social media with no prior experience, how she stays on top of social trends and tips for establi...

Life lessons are those things that we learn from our experiences, both good and bad. They teach us about ourselves, about others, and about the world around us. Life lessons can be learned in many different ways, but some of the most important life lessons are learned through business and vice versa. Here are 5 of the most important life lessons that I've learned that have helped me grow my busine...

Today on the show I am sitting down with Scott MacMillan who is a Toronto-based publisher, entrepreneur, and advisor to start-ups - with a passion for helping entrepreneurs grow their business by extracting, productizing, and publishing their knowledge and expertise. If you have a dream of writing a book one day (even if that day is far away!) then this is the episode for you. Scott wrote a book c...

Today’s guest is Amanda Hudson the Founder and CEO of A Modern Way To Work (an HR Consultancy) Amanda started a company called A Modern Way To Work as an antidote to traditional HR practices - and because we are ALL about visionary thinking around here, I couldn’t think of a more perfect guest to introduce this topic and her edge on it. We talk about: Why she left the traditional HR professional t...

A community is essential for a thriving life and a successful business. Defined as a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals - feeling rooted in community is important in everyday wellbeing and feeling less alone as we navigate life. In this episode, I'll be sharing Why Community Is Important, How To Find Community Using A Simple 4-Step Exer...

In this episode, I'm chatting with Selene Dior, the young entrepreneur who created a million dollar fitness apparel company and she's sharing her secrets of success. Selene is the founder of Vitae Apparel and she's on a mission to change the world with her athletic clothing line. She started the company at just 18 years old and a few short years later she blew past $1 million in revenue in a singl...

Nichole Nzegwu came to Canada as an immigrant. Despite not having any experience in business, she took a leap of faith and launched her own company, Krave Granola. Fast forward to today, and her company is thriving. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, Nichole is living proof that anyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to put in the effort. In addition to being a success story, Nic...

Today on the show I am sitting down with Mellisa Mills who founded a Canadian Plant-Based Cheese Empire. That empire is called Spread’Em Kitchen and they make the most delicious plant-based cheeses, ever! Made with a base of cashews, Spread’Em cheeses make for a healthy and much more delicious alternative to typical Cream Cheeses or Cheese Bricks. Personally, I am obsessed with the Chive & Gar...

Welcome to a BONUS episode of Visionary Life. As many of you know, I host a second podcast focused on All Things Marketing and it's called The Marketing Hotline. So, while we're on a break from Visionary Life to record Season 9 I wanted to share an episode of The Marketing Hotline with you! - Are you looking for ways to find more clients? If so, you're in luck. There are a number of easy marketing...

I'm just popping in between Seasons 8 and 9 to say hello and to let you know what's going on here at Visionary HQ. Lots of excitement and joy that I can't wait to share with you in this episode :)

Visionary Life is a Top-Rated Canadian Business & Entrepreneurship Podcast! Each episode is a conversation with an inspirational entrepreneur who has a story to share. Each guest also shares what's working right now to grow their business (& what's NOT working!). Company: The Gist Interviewee: Ellen Hyslop Topic: Shares The Story of This Female-Focused Sports Media Company Imagine one nigh...

Are you thinking of writing your first book? If so, there's no time like the present! In this episode, first time author Doone Roisin and I discuss how to write your first book, launch it properly and have it become a #1 best-seller. Stay tuned for tips on editing, publishing, and marketing your work. So get ready to start writing – your masterpiece awaits! ___________________________ Doone Roisin...

Are you thinking of starting or growing your own business? If so, it's important to be prepared for the challenges that come with running a successful business! In this podcast episode, I'll share the 5 essentials that every business owner should focus on BEFORE promoting and marketing themselves. Enjoy! Mentioned in the show: The Visionary Method Intro To Online Business - 5 Day Email Challenge (...

Today on the show I am sitting down with Jasmine Williams. Jasmine Williams is an award-winning writer, content marketing expert, and the founder of Jasmine Williams Media, a boutique content marketing consultancy serving a global roster of industry-leading companies and visionaries. She’s also the founder of Click-worthy Creatives, an education hub and community for freelance creatives. Jasmine h...

This week on the podcast I am sitting down with Yuri Elkaim, a health expert, NYT best selling author, and founder of Healthpreneur. Yuri has a ton of experience in the Online Marketing Space and today, he helps Health & Fitness Professionals Who Want to Scale Their Coaching Business Online - Faster and without The Grind. In this episode Yuri is sharing more about how his journey in the health...

Today I am sitting down with Rachel Hicks, the founder of U Whitening. This episode is packed with laughs, business advice and actionable tips for any aspiring or early stage entrepreneur. Oftentimes on the Visionary Life Podcast, I am sitting down with entrepreneurs who are 10 or 20 years into business, and it can be less relatable for those of you just starting out on your entrepreneurial journe...

Visionary Life | Canadian Business Podcast We chat about Launching a Business, Digital Marketing, Brand Building and The Highs and Lows of Starting a Business. Annalea sold her first eco-friendly online marketplace at age 30 and then in 2015  launched Social Nature, a product discovery and trial platform in the better-for-you CPG space, with over 750k community members. In today’s conversation, An...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into Modern Psychedelics and how to approach microdosing! Lana is now practicing as a Psychedelic Integration Coach , after having profound personal transformations of her own by using these substances. In this episode we discuss: Why microdosing was her missing puzzle piece to her healing journey Where to begin if you’re considering microdosing Different protoco...

Hosting a podcast is a lot of work.  Sometimes it feels like you're dragging yourself uphill through quicksand, but when you reach the top and look back…you've hosted 200 episodes!  Holy crap!  Alongside the challenges there have also been a number of funny, random and serendipitous stories that I have never shared publicly before. Things like FORGETTING to record an episode and having to break it...

Rally is a better for you Beer Company born out of a love of adventure. Just one look at their team and you can see that the team behind Rally truly practices what they preach!  Their beers include a non-alcoholic Dry Run Pale Ale, the Extra Mile Session IPA, and their TrailBlazer Golden Ale - all perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, weekend warrior or adventure nut. In this episode, Alan and I cha...