The Business Casual

In this episode, Stacey dives into what it really takes to build a new network from scratch—new city, new team, new manager, new everything. From navigating introductions to finding your people, and from rebuilding confidence to showing up as your best self, this chapter is all about growth in motion.

In this episode, Stacey sits down with Sara Daw, CEO of The Liberti Group and The CFO Centre Group — a global leader, researcher, and speaker shaping how the C-suite navigates the future of work. With a background from Warwick Business School, Oxford & more, Sara brings a unique perspective on leadership, flexibility, and the evolving access economy. They unpack what modern leadership really looks...

In this episode of The Business Casual, Stacey kicks off her new mini-series Stacey in Chicago by sharing the story behind her biggest career move yet: leaving Toronto to start fresh in Chicago. From setting her sights on the U.S. market, to months of networking and coffee chats, to finally landing a role on the Blue Moon team, Stacey opens up about the persistence and patience it took to make thi...

🎙️ Episode Title: Michelle Choi | Teeing Up a New Era in Activewear This week on The Business Casual Podcast, we’re joined by Michelle Choi, the founder of BOV Active. Michelle shares how her love for golf inspired a bold approach to activewear, the challenges of breaking into a competitive market, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Whether you’re a founder, a golf enthusiast, or just lo...

Hey Trailblazers, Join us for an inside look at Stacey's post-grad experience, as an Assistant Marketing Manager at Molson Coors. From navigating the transition to thriving in the beverage industry, discover the highs, lows, and invaluable lessons learned. Tune in for actionable insights and authentic experiences in this episode! So grab your favorite beverage and cozy up, this is one episode you...

Hey Trailblazers! Welcome back to another exciting episode of our podcast! Today, we've got a special treat for you as we sit down with none other than Gillian Oxley, a top 1% selling real estate agent. Get ready to embark on a journey through the world of real estate with Gillian as your guide. We'll be diving deep into what it takes to thrive in this competitive industry, sharing laughs, insight...

Hey Trailblazers! Maija Savics, founder of Shop This City, joins me in this episode to talk all about her journey to starting and scaling the company. Throughout this episode, Maija talks about her experience in fashion and retail, when she noticed a gap in the market, how she build Shop This City to solve that gap, growing the company, being a female entrepreneur, her advice for other aspiring en...

Hey Trailblazers! It's no secret that times are tough with the economy right now and it's impacting everyone, but entrepreneurs are getting hit the hardest. Paula Cruickshank, Senior Vice President of Business Development at BDC, joins me in this episode to talk about how to navigate these uncertain times. Paula has been recognized as a Top 50 Women Leaders of Toronto and has over 25 years of bank...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode, Tiffany Callender, co-founder and CEO of FACE - the Federation of African Canadian Economics. FACE is a Black-led non-profit organization focused on accelerating wealth creation for Canadians of African descent that is working with the federal government to co-develop and administer the $160 million Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund. Throughout this episode, Tiff...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode, Sharon Shahrokhi Tehrani joins me to answer the question... is AI taking over?? Sharon has 6+ years of experience in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and is currently the Product Manager of Machine Intelligence Retention at CBC. Throughout our conversation, Sharon talks about her career journey into being a woman in tech, the difference betwee...

Welcome back Trailblazers!! After some must needed rest and relaxation after graduating, I'm so excited to be back! Today I am joined by Ryann Manning, one of my professors who has taught me so much about how to become a successful negotiator. Throughout our conversation, Ryann shares how to build the confidence to negotiate, why negotiation is a valuable skill for both our professional and person...

Welcome back Trailblazers!! Today I am joined by Molly Hamilton, Strategy Director of Live Lab within Live Nation. Live Lab is an internal brand strategy and innovation studio at Live Nation. Molly works with the executive teams across venues, concerts, and more. Throughout our conversation, Molly talks about working in the music industry, the skills that are important to have when working in stra...

Hey Trailblazers!! In today's episode I am getting candid about feeling stressed and overwhelmed recently. I share what is currently stressing me out, how I'm reframing my perspective on it, why it's okay for our priorities to shift during different seasons of life, finding motivation, and pieces of advice that have helped me through these feelings. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Fol...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am joined by Naomi Huisman, who has been a friend and mentor of mine since I interned at Nestle two summers ago. Naomi is currently an Assistant Marketing Manager at Nestle and has made a huge impact on my professional development. She joins me in this episode to talk all about LinkedIn - the good and the bad. We chat about Naomi's role at Nestle, how to use Lin...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Lily Martinez. After starting a One Direction fan account as a teenager, Lily realized that she could use her social media skills to build a career in the entertainment industry. Today, Lily is a social media manager for celebrities and luxury real estate agents - so cool! Lily talks about how she got her start managing social media...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am talking all about Lucky Girl Syndrome - a concept that has been trending on TikTok recently. I chat about what Lucky Girl Syndrome is, what the listener results were from my IG poll about it, and share my hot take on whether I believe it's a good or bad mindset to have. I also give some tips for confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more. Don’t...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Susan Christoffersen, Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Susan is the first female Dean at the University of Toronto and I am so excited to be interviewing her as I'm beginning my final semester. From 2015 to 2020, Professor Christoffersen served as the Vice-Dean, Undergraduate and Specialized prog...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am joined by Karen Zuccala, Head of Brand Strategy at Google. Before she began working in Big Tech, Karen’s prior roles include Brand Marketing Director at Nike, Senior Global Brand Communications Manager at Adidas, and Head of CPG, Retail & Dining at Twitter, just to name a few. Karen’s insight is so helpful for anyone interested in working at Google or other B...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am reflecting back on what a HUGE year 2022 was for The Business Casual podcast and sharing how I like to approach goal setting for a new year. I talk about what I did at the beginning of 2022 to goal set for the year, how being optimistic will change your life, and my mindset going into 2023. I also recap some of our top episodes from 2022 and talk about...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Megan Chong, the founder of U of Meg, an authentic university merchandise reworked clothing company and also a fourth-year Rotman Commerce student at the University of Toronto. Megan shares the full story of how U of Meg started, strategy behind her personal and professional branding, tips for growing a social media platform, how L...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Sasha Romano Lopez, my manager from my summer internship at Molson Coors. Sasha is a Senior Marketing Manager for the Heineken portfolio at Molson Coors. In this episode Sasha tells me what her first impression was of me, how to be professional for in-person and remote interviews, how to prepare for an interview, the biggest mista...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am sharing my tips for how to navigate in-person events when you don't know anyone there. I recently went to a few events solo and I applied these tips and tricks to make sure I enjoyed the event experience, built my network by meeting new people, and left feeling more confident. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on In...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Ingrid B. Rogier. Originally from Paris, Ingrid has always been drawn towards the luxury industry. After working in commercial banking after graduation, Ingrid realized life was too short to not follow her passion and went back to Paris to get her MBA in Global Luxury Brand Management. Ingrid has since started her own boutique cons...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am doing a full recap of my summer internship at Molson Coors. I talk about the application and interview process, why I knew Molson Coors was the right fit for me, what projects I worked on, what the company culture was like, & I share an exciting announcement at the end of the episode. Enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Ca...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Siffat "Siff" Haider. Not only is Siff the co-founder of Arrae, a wellness brand which creates 100% natural targeted supplements, but she is also a content creator and host of The Dream Bigger podcast. Siff gives SO much valuable advice in this episode as she talks about taking the leap to become a content creator, why your early twenties are for...