The Business Casual

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by top journalist Vassy Kapelos for this episode. Vassy is the host of Power & Politics, based in Ottawa, and has interviewed countless top world leaders including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Along with reporting on breaking news across Canada, she has also covered stories and events around the world in...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Kathryn Finn for this week's episode. With over 25 years of experience, Kathryn is the Portfolio Manager at RBC Dominion Securities where she helps her clients - 70% of which are women - achieve their financial goals. Kathryn primarily assists individuals who have undergone a major life event including divorce, death, and the selling of a business...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Emmy Curtis for this week's episode. Emmy is an aspiring Sports Broadcaster who is currently interning for The Sports Network Canada. At just 19 years old, Emmy is confidently working towards her sportscasting goals as a journalism student at the University of Toronto and is building her personal brand through TikTok where she has created an organ...

Hey Trailblazers!!  In this week’s episode I am talking all about work events - specifically how to show up as your best, most authentic, confident self. I am currently a Marketing Intern at Molson Coors and have been to some exciting events recently that have taken me out of my comfort zone and built my confidence around work events. Throughout this episode, I am talking about the recent work eve...

Hey Trailblazers!!  In this week’s episode I am joined by Simran Dhall. Simran is a Client Solutions Manager at LinkedIn, and has over six years of experience in Performance Marketing and Digital Media within SaaS, Consumer-Packaged Goods, Aviation, Financial Services & Loyalty and E-commerce ranging from B2B to B2C Services. Throughout this episode, Simran talks about how she balanced her career...

 Hey Trailblazers!!  In this week’s episode I am joined by a great friend of mine, Angy Higgy. Angy just recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Computer Engineering and has a full time job with Snapchat lined up. Throughout this episode, Angy talks about how she decided to pursue computer engineering, comparing herself to other students, how she landed an internship at...

Hey Trailblazers!!  In this week’s solo episode I am sharing my tips, tricks, and takeaways for being an intern. There is something for everyone in this episode - whether you have an internship locked in, are still looking for one, or have decided not to intern this summer. Within this episode, I share my thoughts on toxic internship culture, what my 5 tips are for interning, and what I have learn...

Hey Trailblazers!!  In this week’s episode I am joined by Mona Kennedy, the Chief Financial Officer at Roots. Roots is Canada's leading apparel and fashion lifestyle brand known for it's premium leather goods, apparel, and accessories. Mona transitioned over to the apparel space and joined Roots as CFO in January of 2020 after working in multiple industries prior. Throughout this episode, Mona tal...

Hey Trailblazers!!  In this week’s episode I am joined by Candice Jay, the Vice President of Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital Ltd. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Candice helps foundations and high net worth families grow their wealth through generations. Candice is also a current board member of the University of Toronto Alumni Association and UHN Impact Collective...

Hey Trailblazers!!  In this week’s episode I am joined by one of Canada’s most influential business leaders, Judy Goldring. Judy is the President and Head of Global Distribution at AGF Management Limited where she oversees the execution of strategic plans in support of business priorities, counsels the CEO on business planning, and provides direction for corporate initiatives. Throughout this epis...

Hey Trailblazers!! Happy International Women's Day!! In this week’s episode I am joined by Sara Nathanson. Sara is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Aritzia - the widely successful global fashion brand. Throughout this conversation, Sara talks about her 20 years working for Aritzia, describing how the brand has grown and the impacts of the pandemic. She gives great advice for new grads a...

Hi Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am joined by Caitlin Neve, Partner Manager at Pinterest. Early in her career, Caitlin gained experience in advertising agencies, sales, consulting, and more before landing her role at Pinterest. Throughout this conversation, Caitlin talks about her journey post grad, what her day to day looks like, ways to stay up to date with industry trends, networking...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am joined by leading corporate lawyer, Leila Rafi. Leila is a partner in the Capital Markets and M&A Group at McMillan LLP, practicing securities laws. She is a prolific speaker and is passionate about mentoring, networking and building a profile in Law. Leila has been awarded the Lexpert Rising Stars Award and was also identified as Best Lawyers, 2020 a...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to have Brianne Helfrich in today’s episode. Brianne has multiple passions as the  founder and CEO of the clothing brand Helfrich Collective and the podcast host of Welcome to the Collective all while navigating the rollercoaster of post-grad life. Throughout this episode, Brianne shares her stories and experiences about transferring universities, med school, gra...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to have Kelly Burroughs joining me for today’s episode. Kelly is currently the Visual Development Coordinator at Marvel Studios and has previously worked at both DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon. Throughout this episode you will learn about Kelly’s career journey to working in production, what helped her during the interview process, her advice for young prof...

Hey Trailblazers! Welcome to our FINAL episode of 2021! It has been a huge year for us & we are so grateful for each and every one of you. This episode reflects on all our conversations this year to recap all the advice our guests gave throughout 2021. Marianna and I also give you a few things we learned in 2021. We wish you all a very Happy New Year and nothing but health, happiness, and love in...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am answering all your questions that were submitted on Instagram about navigating finals week. I give my studying tips and tricks, how I find motivation to study, how you can best plan your time, and how to handle back to back exams. While finals can be stressful, always remember that you are not defined by your grades. You will also hear an exciting ann...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to have Daphne Baldassari joining me for today’s episode. Daphne is a PhD candidate in Strategic Management at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a PhD research fellow at the Institute for Gender and the Economy. Her research is focused on understanding the mechanisms helping to improve diversity interventions and create gender equal...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by DiveThru founder, Sophie Gray. After hitting rock bottom with her mental health, Sophie was determined to help other people who were struggling with their mental health, creating the DiveThru app. DiveThru helps users take charge of their mental health by providing resources and tools. Everyone’s mental health journey is unique and DiveThru acknow...

Hey Trailblazers!! You’ve probably heard about NFTs (Non-fungible tokens), but with so many cryptocurrency buzzwords floating around it can be hard to keep up and understand what it all means. Today I am joined by Jennifer Sutto, aka “Jenny from the Blockchain”, host of the NFT Catcher Podcast. In this episode, Jennifer talks about her journey to understanding NFTs and crypto, how pop culture has...

Hey Trailblazers!! Today’s episode features two incredible sisters, Anya and Shania Bhopa, who are co founders of the Canadian Courage Project. Together, Anya and Shania are empowering young people to strive for social impact while supporting youth facing homelessness. They dive into the lessons they've learned since launching the Canadian Courage Project, how they balance multiple responsibilitie...

Hey Trailblazers!!! Welcome back 😍 Today's episode is all about branding, social media, and starting a business. Tiffany is the founder of FLO an agency for all your social needs. New episodes are posted every other Tuesday so be sure to follow us on IG @business.casaul.podcast for updates and on TikTok @thebusinesscasualpodcast for exclusive behind-the-scenes content. 

Hey Trailblazers! Welcome to my first ever SOLO episode!!!! Today I sat down to reflect and share my experiences as a summer intern at Nestle Canada! I hope my experiences help you in your applications and during fall recruitment ❤️

HEY TRAILBLAZERS! Today we are so lucky to share the incredible story of a 15-year-old girl who is using her passion for both AI and tech to fight the mental health crisis our youth are facing. She is also the co-founder of the Hope Sisters and has insightful advice on making change at such a young age.

Hey trailblazers! Alexis Robinson is the queen of all things tech and IT and joins Marianna and Stacey on this weeks episode to share her journey, encourage listeners to enter the industry and spill the tea on big tech!