The Launch Nook Podcast

In this episode of Launch Nook , we sit down with Briggs Gibbins , Founder & CEO of Last Shot Apparel (LSA) — a Canadian garment design and manufacturing company creating sustainable, ethically-made apparel for organizations across the country. Driven by a belief that business can be a powerful force for positive change, Briggs is building more than a company — she’s building impact. From crea...

In this episode of Launch Nook , we sit down with Anastasia Chapman , founder of Loo Drops — the pre-poop drops brand making bathroom odor disappear while keeping things lighthearted. After spending seven years working in startups, traveling remotely, and sharing more bathrooms than most people ever will, Anastasia spotted a universal problem hiding in plain sight. What started as a simple idea tu...

Nuala and Fiona are sisters and co-founders of Fromage Protein Pops, rich and creamy frozen pops that bring together the joy of ice cream with the goodness of cottage cheese. The sisters couldn’t be more different in personality or experience—Nuala is a food scientist turned policy analyst, and Fiona is a film industry hairstylist—but they credit those differences to getting their business off the...

What does the future of AI really look like for your business? In this episode, we sit down with Bill Bishop, CEO of the Big Idea Company, for a fascinating conversation about artificial intelligence and its practical applications in business today. Bill breaks down the misconception that AI is coming for everyone's jobs and instead reveals how it's becoming an essential tool for entrepreneurs and...

What happens when a yoga instructor and vegan chef decides to challenge the beauty industry's messaging around aging? In this episode, we sit down with Graydon Moffat, founder of Graydon Skincare, to explore her journey from coaching women through body image struggles to creating a skincare line that helps them feel phenomenal in their skin. Graydon shares how she translated her knowledge of super...

Join host Janice Figov for an inspiring conversation with Aditi Uzagare, owner and operator of Khau Gully Restaurant and Catering in Toronto. As a first-generation immigrant, Aditi's entrepreneurial journey began at just 9 years old when her family opened their first restaurant, giving her an early immersion into the world of small business and hospitality. In this episode, Aditi shares her remark...

Join host Janice Figov for an inspiring conversation with Charlotte Kirby, founder and CEO of The Village Hive co-working spaces. With three thriving locations across Markham, North York, and Midtown Toronto, Charlotte has built more than just office spaces – she's created vibrant communities where professionals, entrepreneurs, and remote workers connect and collaborate. In this episode, Charl...

What if your business could actually fund your future instead of consuming your life? In this episode, host Janice Figov sits down with Jennifer Bauldic, known as "The Cash Coach," founder of Jet Stream Administration Inc. and creator of the revolutionary Cash Method framework. Jennifer shares her incredible journey from building a thriving coaching practice that helps service-based busi...