Real People, Real Business

Marti Statler is truly the Rebel Queen of book strategy and publishing.  After being in the industry for over 10 years, Marti realized that she was tired of making other people money and following the traditional path of publishing. With her major entrepreneurial spirit and rebellious nature, she branched off and forged her own lane. Marti helps women write, publish and market their books - on the...

Samantha Mersereau runs a virtual assistant business, Assist-her, with her sister (punny, right?) that caters to entrepreneurs who don’t have the time, skills, or drive for certain tasks and projects. Holding a strong belief in the power of communication, Sam takes pride in building trusting relationships with all of her clients to ensure that taking that scary step outside of their comfort zone w...

Liz Green is the total package behind her business Green Goose Writing as she assumes the roles of book coach, editor and ghostwriter. This writing powerhouse works with passionate business owners and leaders who have a message to share with the world, but find themselves struggling to write it. Liz grew up having a genuine interest in books and everything that they encompass - reading, writing, k...

Erika Tebbens is a business strategist unlike any other with a lot to offer. Former teacher turned entrepreneur (with some learning experiences in between), Erika coaches womxn to succeed in both their entrepreneurship and life - without the B.S. Getting to where she is now took bravery, confidence and (big) leaps of faith, and her goal is to help more womxn do just as such. Erika’s method isn’t f...

Jürgen Strauss, having a tremendous amount of experience in the corporate world, has added entrepreneurship to his vast list of accomplishments with the success of InnovaBizz. This intuitive business takes clients through their Transformational Marketing Journey with growing their perfect audience in mind. An integral and educational part of Innovabiz is his Podcast - Innovabuzz. Jürgen speaks wit...

Do you have that Big Idea but are struggling to shout it out loud? Ashton Whitney Robertson, founder of Brazen Story, can help you make some noise and bring your dreams to fruition!  Ashton is a strategy queen (seriously - she deserves a crown) who works with you and your big ideas to create something magical and noisy that will be sure to stand out in this big, busy world. She has worked with num...

Vesna had a full-time job, three children and extended family to care for when she brought her incredible business, Ever Present Giving, to life. Through slow, foundational growth, she was able to leave her previous career path and jump into something she could really get behind. By personally hand-building (literally) her business, Vesna was able to embrace and truly focus on all of the key eleme...

Dana is a life coach who works with women who feel like they've lost their spark. These women know they have important contributions to make to the world, but feel lackluster, overwhelmed, and like they're not reaching their potential.  Dana has shown her passion and aptitude of healing and influencing others through various modes - art, massage therapy, and life coaching. Her profound d...

Robin Miller is the owner of an innovative design studio called Back Forty Studio. She works with clients to create an immersive brand experience to express their passions in a way that is just right for them. Her clients experience an “increased state of pleasure when communicating their brand and find a sense of joy during the small moments of their daily business lives.” Robin brings a balanced...

Claudia Consolati is a professor of gender and sexuality, and a coach for women who need to find their voice. Claudia has developed a three-phase program to help women understand themselves and what’s holding them back, and find their true inner voice, that will free them to be who they have been called to be.  Claudia’s own life experiences, and her healing from them, lead her to develop her uniq...

Nadine is a formally trained clothing designer who took her skills and experience working in the fashion industry and created her own brand and product, inspired by her lifestyle and a gap she found in the current market.  When her business wasn’t feeling right, and her results weren’t headed in the right direction, Nadine decided to break the mold and try and whole new business model, which was n...

Ash Ambirge is a long-time blogger, creative writer and all-around badass who inspires and teaches her loyal audience how to create the life and work that they want, and to buck the status quo in favour of owning their brilliance. Ash has just launched her first book, The Middle Finger Project, which is a rally cry to women and a guidebook for kicking Imposter Syndrome, self doubt and your circums...

Sam is a copywriter who creates inspired email sequences for feminist business owners who want their marketing efforts to align with their beliefs & values—without sacrificing profitability. She found her calling after starting out as a health and fitness coach, and realized the part she liked best about that job was all of the writing she was doing, and the accolades she would get from it. Af...

Melanie has spent the last 15 years working with women and helping them truly discover what makes them feel like the best version of themselves, inside and out. After working in New York City on Broadway productions, then a stint in the bridal industry, Melanie finally created her own business where she works with clients as a personal stylist, with the goal of helping the develop their own style...

Meagan Williamson is a Pinterest marketing consultant who works with businesses to maximize their presence, increase their traffic and in turn, generate more clients and make more sales with Pinterest. Meagan started her successful entrepreneurship as a passion-project while on maternity leave, and made the life-changing decision to transform her side-hustle into a prosperous career. She continues...

Barbara is a graphic designer and brand champion who works with small businesses that want to make a difference - who are ready for what’s next and don’t want to DIY their brand assets any longer.  In this episode, Barbara talks about her move from working in a corporate position to embracing her creativity and going back to school to become a designer. This change has created fulfillment that she...

Nicole is an unconventional marketing expert working with unconventional businesses. Over the last 25 years, she has built on diverse experience that has lead her to understand PR and brand development from a holistic perspective.  Through building social marketing strategies for her clients, Nicole is able to extract unique brand stories that help her clients build strong and compelling personali...

SallyAnn is a “marketing unicorn” who helps small businesses bridge the gap between “winging it” and “full in-house marketing team”. With her quirky, highly personalized approach to working with her clients, SallyAnn is the go-to resource for businesses that are in growth mode. SallyAnn started her business by experimenting with freelance work until she was able to find the right market fit for he...

Darlene is a Personal Branding & Business Coach who helps ambitious, heart-centered online entrepreneurs build a solid brand foundation so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients and have the impact, freedom and flexibility they desire. In her own story, Darlene found herself being called to build her own business when she lost her mom at 22, and was inspired to crea...

Marisa is the Mary Poppins for stressed-out women looking to release the weight of the world they’ve been carrying on their shoulders. She helps them find elements of fun so they feel calmer, more in-control, and more engaged at home and at work. So that -SNAP- life begins to feel more like the game they want to play again! Marisa began her professional career as a genetic counsellor and when she...

When Marti Statler tells you she knows books, believe her. A decades-long veteran of the publishing industry, Marti has taken her extensive knowledge of writing, publishing and marketing books and built a one-stop shop for women business owners to finally bring their books to the world.  Marti talks about how she stumbled into publishing while working another job. She’s followed opportunities, eve...

Tammy Faulds is an ICF Certified Coach, Grief Recovery Specialist®, 500hr Certified Yoga Teacher and The Daring Way™ Certified Facilitator, who works with men and women who have experienced grief or loss and are looking to transition through to living a life that is more aligned, inspiring and meaningful to them.  Tammy has been a dedicated lifelong learner and has found her path to her unique bus...

Lynne is a financial coach for business owners who want to feel more confident and less sad about their money. She combines practical skill building, habit change and mindset work to create financial confidence and support growth.  Lynne grew her business from providing bookkeeping services for small businesses to personalized financial coaching. By getting clear and focused on what she really lov...

Janine Duff is an uber-talented copywriter and copy coach who works with business owners and thought leaders who are building personal brands with impact. Through her ten years as a business owner, she has crafted services that help her clients build their brand voice and get closer to the clients they love. Janine talks about her journey from leaving the security of her 9-5 job, going out on her...

Becca Dalrymple is a fitness trainer in Los Angeles who specializes in the unique needs of women aged 40 and beyond. She understands how life can beat us up, so she makes sure her workout programs don’t.  Becca has been building her business for 5 years and has recently begun looking at ways to scale her business. In the process, she has come to learn some important lessons about how critical it i...