The Finance Cafe

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, Shannon is joined by Elise Ahenkorah—award-winning strategist, global inclusion expert, and founder of Inclusion Factor—for a compelling conversation on what it really means to create inclusive environments where people and performance thrive. Elise is a bold voice in redefining workplace inclusion. As the Lead Strategist at Inclusion Factor, she has wo...

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, Shannon sits down with Vanessa Aegirsdottir, internationally acclaimed jewelry designer, entrepreneur, and business coach, to discuss how women entrepreneurs can build resilience and scale their businesses with confidence. Vanessa is the co-founder and CEO of her award-winning brand, Vanessa Aegirsdottir, which specializes in premium fur jewelry that ho...

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, Shannon is joined by Alicia Fowler, founder of MOD Accounting & Tax, to discuss how women entrepreneurs can navigate financial uncertainty. In an ever-changing economic climate, understanding your profit and cash flow is crucial to keeping your business on track. Alicia brings nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting industry, holding a CPA,...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. If you need support, please consider reaching out to a trusted resource or support service. In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, host Shauna Frederick joins Christina Owczarek, founder of XhAle Brew Co . , a brewing brand that creates provocative beer for conscious thinkers and drinkers. C...

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast , host Shauna Frederick is joined by Brenda Beckedorf, a distinguished ecosystem builder, strategic thinker, and champion of technology-driven growth. As the co-founder of Society 5.0, board director of the Calgary Innovation Coalition (CIC) and Vice Chair of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Brenda has dedicated her career to fostering innovation, supp...

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, host Shauna Frederick sits down with Sue Derlago, a seasoned financial expert with over 25 years of experience in the investment and financial planning industry. Sue is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals and navigate the complexities of financial planning, investment strategies, and tax management. As a Certified...

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, we are joined by Moirae Choquette, founder of Tomato Wheels, a company specializing in importing high-quality Lambrusco wine from Italy. As a proud Indigenous entrepreneur from North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Moirae has built a career in marketing and communications, using her expertise to bring unique and carefully curated wines to the Canadian market....

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, we are joined by Rachael Hunt, the Founder & CEO of Freedom School Co. and an Intuitive Indigenous Mentor & Healer. Rachael, a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nations, shares her expertise on breaking generational cycles, especially in the context of money and women entrepreneurship. Rachael discusses the subconscious patterns that many...

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, co-founders Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun kick off 2025 with an inspiring conversation about making this year all about financial wellness. As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and let financial wellness take a backseat. That’s why Shauna and Shannon are here to help women entrepreneurs refocus on their financial health,...

In this episode of The Finance Cafe podcast, Shannon sits down with The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Canada's first Filipino-Canadian woman elected to Parliament and appointed to Cabinet. As the Minister of Small Business, Minister Valdez brings a wealth of experience as a former entrepreneur, TV host, and corporate banking professional. She shares her inspiring journey from running a small bakery bu...

In this episode, Shauna sits down with the inspiring Joyce Usher-Mesiano, a renowned Canadian entrepreneur, business leader, and risk management specialist. With decades of experience, Joyce has made waves in the insurance industry, first as President of National Brokers Insurance Services and now as Vice President of Business Development at Westland Insurance. Joyce has received numerous accolade...

In this very special episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast , your hosts Shauna and Shannon celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day by reflecting on the inspiring stories shared by successful women entrepreneurs throughout the year. Join us as we take a thoughtful look back at the past year’s most memorable conversations with incredible women entrepreneurs. From personal finance tips to navigating the...

In honour of Financial Literacy Month, Shauna Frederick welcomes Alyssa Churchill, a Certified Professional Bookkeeper and the visionary founder of NG Finances. With a passion for helping small businesses streamline their operations and achieve financial clarity, Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative problem-solving skills honed over years of experience in the industry. Alyssa’s journ...

In this episode, Shauna sits down with the insightful Katy Baker, a CPA and Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), who has held executive roles across public, private, and non-profit sectors. As the founder of Pricing for Profit., Katy brings her wealth of experience to help women entrepreneurs gain confidence in pricing their services for what they’re truly worth. Through Pricing for...

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast , Shannon Pestun welcomes Tammy Rea, Regional Manager for Women in Enterprise at TD Bank, who brings over 30 years of experience in the banking industry. Tammy’s career began at Canada Trust and evolved through various leadership roles within TD’s Business Bank, including Area Manager for Business Banking and Regional Manager of Professional Banking. Now...

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, Dr. Rumeet Billan, an award-winning entrepreneur, learning architect, and humanitarian, joins Shannon Pestun to delve into the powerful themes of rewriting and redefining success on your own terms. As the CEO of Women of Influence+ and the Founder of Viewpoint Leadership, Dr. Billan brings a wealth of experience in transforming workplace cultures, foste...

In this episode, Shannon Pestun sits down with the dynamic Sarah Wilcox, Co-founder and CEO of Genuine Tea Inc., to explore the key strategies that have propelled her company from a small farmers' market brand to a nationwide success story. With Genuine Tea named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies in both 2022 and 2023 by The Globe and Mail , Sarah shares the remarkable journey that began durin...

In this episode, Shauna Frederick sits down with the insightful Anna Giampà, a seasoned Family Enterprise Advisor with over two decades of experience in consulting, business planning, and corporate strategy. Anna’s journey is rich with entrepreneurial ventures, academic excellence, and a deep commitment to lifelong learning. As a former faculty member at Montreal’s Concordia University, where she...

In this episode, Shauna sits down with the brilliant Jackie Porter who is a leading Canadian financial planner with a stellar 25-year career dedicated to empowering high-achievers. As a trusted advisor to executives, business owners, and legal professionals, Jackie offers expert guidance on complex financial matters that go beyond simple Google searches. Her journey to financial success is as insp...

In this episode, our host Shauna sits down with Julieta Miranda, the dynamic Founder of Kid Drop and an acclaimed entrepreneur recognized as Emerging Entrepreneur 2022, Small Business of the Year 2022, Top 50 Under 50, Keynote Speaker, and participant in Dragon’s Den 2023. Julieta’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2010 with the acquisition of Romeo’s Tile, her family business, which she transform...

Join your host Shauna Frederick for a discussion with Sidrah Khan, Senior Manager Acquisition Strategy at TD Insurance. With over a decade of expertise in both Australian and Canadian insurance landscapes, Sidrah shares insights on how TD Insurance supports entrepreneurs through tailored small business insurance solutions. They explore topics ranging from debunking common misconceptions about busi...

Join your host, Shannon Pestun for a conversation with Sévrine Labelle, Managing Director of BDC’s $100M Thrive Lab, she works closely with partners to develop innovative equity investment models to support women-led social impact businesses. Sévrine explains types of seed funding, the value of incubators, and how entrepreneurs can connect with the right people and networks for success.  Websites:...

The Finance Cafe is excited to welcome this weeks guest, Tracy Persson. Tracy is an Indigenous entrepreneur, philanthropist, and tech innovator from Northern Alberta. She founded her first company, Cozy Intentions and is now blazing trail with her latest tech venture, the My Breast Day app, supporting those battling breast cancer.  Join host, Shannon Pestun, and Tracy for an in depth discussion on...

Host: Shannon Peston Guest: Tabatha Bull, CEO, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) In this episode, Shannon and Tabatha sit down to discuss Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship in Canada, the importance of setting the record straight to create a new narrative of indigenous women entrepreneurs, the opportunities to build a more inclusive economy, the role of economic reconciliation, and...

We are so excited to host Certified Financial Planner, Crystal Kelly, who developed her own financial planning company with a mission to unlock financial planning for women entrepreneurs and avoid the chaos. Host, Shauna Frederick asks Crystal all about her 17 years in financial planning and how she transformed her own healing journey into a meaningful career to ensure women entrepreneurs are empo...