Bossy Women

On today’s episode we’re so excited to be chatting with Ren from Beer Diversity and learning more about how we can all make our own communities and industries more inclusive. Tune in! https://www.beer-diversity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beer_diversity/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips, advice, and inspiration for aspiring girl bosses. We sit down with women business owners from Kitchener-Waterloo and beyond to learn from their entrepreneurial journeys – put your headphones in and be ready to get bossy!Read More »

Today we’re chatting with social media marketing expert Alisha Kumar of The Social Project. We’re learning about the story behind The Social Project, plus the strategies that have made Alisha successful with Instagram marketing, and creating experiential events for brands. Tune in! Find Alisha: https://thesocialproject.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/thesocialprojectinc BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

This week’s episode is all about building a passionate and authentic community online, hosted by Katie Bentz. We’re diving into the experience of building the Bossy Women brand, and all of the strategies and advice that Katie B has learned along the way. Tune in!   BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips, advice, and inspiration for aspiring girl bosses. We sit down with women business owners from Kitchener-Waterloo and beyond to learn from their entrepreneurial journeys – put your headphones in and be ready to get bossy!Read More »

Today we’re sitting down with Ashley Webber of Bonne Media to learn about her journey into entrepreneurship. We’re talking about everything from transitioning from a 9-to-5, to figuring out when its right to hire. Let’s go! https://www.bonnemedia.ca/   BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips, advice, and inspiration for aspiring girl bosses. We sit down with women business owners from Kitchener-Waterloo and beyond to learn from their entrepreneurial journeys – put your headphones in and be ready to get bossy!Read More »

Meet the women behind everyone’s favourite downtown Kitchener Instagram: @dtkitchener, Mistie Brown. We’re chatting with Mistie about her background in community engagement, how she started in her career at the City of Kitchener, and how we can all get involved in our local community as well. You won’t want to miss this one!   BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Laura Galbraith, Vidyard’s Community Engagement Program Coordinator. We’re learning about all the amazing opportunities we have to give back in Waterloo Region. If you’re ready to offer your time, passion, or resources to a good local cause, then this episode is for you. Connect with Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraegalbraith/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

Elena Hartung is on a mission to help ambitious, side-hustling women design a productive lifestyle that works. In today’s episode, we’re learning her productivity secrets, talking about the importance of self care when it comes to being more productive, and hearing about her journey as an entrepreneur. FIND ELENA ONLINE: https://www.elenahartung.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elenaahartung/   BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

Today we’re talking to one of Bossy Women’s co-founders, Katie Steckly. We’re learning about her journey from cringey teen YouTuber to creative business owner. Tune in to hear her whole story! Youtube.com/katie instagram.com/katiesteckly BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips, advice, and inspiration for aspiring girl bosses. We sit down with women business owners from Kitchener-Waterloo and beyond to learn from their entrepreneurial journeys – put your headphones in and be ready to get bossy!Read More »

Today we’re talking with Quantum Greens and Cyclone’s founder Erica Siegner. We’re chatting about the journey from leaving a 9-to-5 to starting not just one, but two, dream businesses. Tune in to hear about getting over your fears, learning to collaborate, and how to stand out in a market that’s saturated. BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips, advice, and inspiration for aspiring girl bosses.Read More »

Today we’re chatting with Jen Ziegler, realtor and host of the Believe in Her podcast.  We’re learning all about Jen’s journey from hustling in the hospitality biz to becoming a super successful realtor, and then taking on a new dream of sharing the stories of local women on her podcast, Believe in Her. Tune in to learn all about taking on new projects, perfecting your personal branding, and what it really takes to be successful in real estate.Read More »

You asked for her, and now we’ve got her on the show! We’re excited to be talking with Ariana Novak, life coach and Yoga Lead at Hustl + Flow. Dive into this episode to learn how Ariana went from struggling with a down dog to integrating yoga philosophy into her everyday life. Get ready to improve your mind, body, and soul, with life lessons from Ariana.   FIND ARIANA ONLINE: https://www.instagram.com/ariana.novak/  Read More »

Today we’re chatting with Jess, co-founder of Bliss Dough, the edible cookie dough company that fulfills your all your sweet cravings. In this episode, we’re diving into the unexpected story of how Jess and her partner got started, the wild ride of their fast growth, and the benefits of DIY-ing parts of your business and learning as you go.   FIND BLISS DOUGH ONLINE: https://www.instagram.com/blissdough/ https://blissdough.com/  Read More »

In today’s episode we are learning the origin story of everyone’s favourite aesthetician, Laurie Hannoush, or as you most likely know her the owner of Bare Essentials and @browsbylaurie_

Since 2013, Consign Your Curves has been Canada’s largest Plus Size Consignment Sale. With nearly 2000 women attending the Annual event for the past 7 years, it is a staple event for all curvy women’s closets.  The CYC sale has been on the forefront of the ever growing market of accessible women’s plus size fashion, and now Consign Your Curves has a retail store front. Today, we’re talking with CYC’s founder, Carlie Roberts, to talk about all the ups and downs of making plus size fashion accessible.

Natalie James is a wife, mom of three, entrepreneur,  and founder of Toronto’s most exclusive blow dry bar – Vent Blow Dry Bar. Inspired by the stories of female entrepreneurs she met, Natalie set out to take a detour and leave the security of a “good job” when she opened Vent Blow Dry Bar’s first location in Liberty Village, Toronto in July of 2017. In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Natalie about how to provide a truly meaningful customer experience,Read More »

Today we’re sitting down with Lee-Anne Reuber, the founder of Sekond Skin Studios, Waterloo’s first Buti yoga studio. We’re diving deep into Lee-Anne’s story, and how she somewhat reluctantly found her way into the world of Buti yoga from a weekend training retreat to eventually starting her own studio. Through the conversation we learn about finding the power within yourself, and the importance of knowing when you need to make a major transition in your life. Read More »

Welcome back! We’re kicking off season four with a super special guest, the lovely Abbie Kingsbury, the creator behind Young Huron. Abbie shares with us the inspiration and power behind her beautiful creations. We dive deep into the emotional backstory that led Abbie to become reconnected with her creativity. Tune in to hear the amazing story behind this inspiring local maker!   BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

Today we are excited to bring you an extra special episode of the Bossy Women Podcast featuring Sarah Nicole, otherwise known as TheBirdsPapaya. Sarah is a local influencer who inspires women everywhere to learn to love themselves and their bodies. Sarah has shared openly about her weight loss journey online, and how it didn’t go exactly as expected… Tune into today’s episode to hear all about how she became an influencer, and where she’s headed next.Read More »

Today we’re bringing you a very special interview with Katie S’s mom, Karen, who is the owner of a catering and concessions business in Milverton, ON (Katie’s hometown) called Karen’s Kitchen. In honour of Mothers’ day, we sat down and chatted with Karen about making a career change later on in life, running a family business as a mom, and how she felt about her daughter becoming an entrepreneur as well. Tune in to hear all the family secrets!Read More »

Kat Gaskin is the founder and creator of The Salty Pineapple and The Content Planner. She is a self-proclaimed beach-obsessed #girlboss who has always dreamt of building her own empire and working less to travel more. Today we chatted with Kat about her career history, how she started The Content Planner, and how she is building a business with her online influence. FIND KAT ONLINE: https://www.instagram.com/katgaskin/ https://www.instagram.com/thecontentplanner https://www.thecontentplanner.com/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

On today’s episode, your hosts Katie & Katie are sitting down to catch up about what’s been going on in 2019 so far, share their best tips for growing on YouTube and Instagram, and how to stay motivated in your business or career. Tune in to hear what the Katies have been up to in their personal lives, and what they’re planning this summer for the Bossy Women community. BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

Former realtor and hoarder turned minimalist, Kashlee, the founder of Travel Off Path now lives out of two suitcases and couldn’t be happier. Author of The High Maintenance Minimalist, Kashlee travels the world and works with her partner Trevor to make money on the move. Today we chatted with Kashlee with the power of the internet from her AirBnB in Vietnam. Tune in to hear all her advice about changing your life and following your dreams.Read More »

Today we’re joined by Ashley Meston, co-founder of basd body care, a line of plant-basd body care products that smell and feel incredible. As a Former trade marketing director and head of marketing for Vega, Ashley is now using her business know-how and love for plant based products to create a line of intentional products that her customers love. Listen as Ashley shares all the details of transitioning from corporate career girl to successful startup founder.Read More »

Featuring Lindsay Coulter Lindsay Coulter is a wedding photographer and social media marketing guru who believes that if you’re going to do anything, you should do it with passion. We sat down with Lindsay at Studio on King, the beautiful photography studio and event space that she cofounded in Uptown Waterloo. In this episode, Lindsay tells us everything about becoming a successful, world-travelling photographer, balancing work with life, and being in a relationship with another creative.Read More »

With Lauren from Woo Woo Lab Lauren North is Founder & Formulator of the women’s wellness brand WooWoo Laboratory, which she operates from her home studio in KW. Woo Woo Lab’s mission is to provide safe, natural, hand-blended wellness products to adorn and empower by reconnecting women to the cycles and rhythms of nature. FOLLOW WOO WOO LAB https://www.woowoolab.com/ https://www.instagram.com/woowoolab/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

With Caitlin Mulroney of My Tech Wardrobe Caitlin Mulroney is a Community Engagement Manager at a local tech company and is the founder of My Tech Wardrobe-a platform through which she provides tips on dressing for casual work environments. She’s a public speaker and an advocate for inclusion, kindness, and empathy in the workplace (and in life in general). In this episode, we’re chatting about life as a woman in tech,Read More »

Featuring Jenna of Gem Luxe Nails. Today we are excited to be chatting with Jenna, artist, goldsmith, and founder of Gem Luxe Nails. Jenna’s journey began as a fine arts major studying in New York City, followed by adventurous world travel, meeting her husband in Scotland, moving to the Netherlands and finally settling in Kitchener-Waterloo where she now shares her talents with us. Tune in to today’s episodes to hear all about how Jenna taught herself nail art,Read More »

Katie and Megan, co-workers turned co-founders, are bringing their dreams to life with Mint and Poppy Digital, a digital marketing agency focused on helping local, small businesses improve their online footprint with content and social strategy. In this week’s episode, we sat down with them and chatted all things start up: how to work with a friend, balancing a side hustle with a full time job, and preparing a path for the future of your business.Read More »

Kim Holmes is the creator of My Fit Coach, an online based fitness coaching business that’s dedicated to helping busy moms stay fit through her Just Sweat Online Fitness program and her coaching services. Kim has been a personal trainer for over 12 years and her optimistic attitude, moderation-based approach, and fun workouts keep her clients coming back. Fun fact: Kim and Katie S have been working together now to create Kim’s workout videos for her online program since 2017.Read More »

Today we’re joined by Sarah,  a technical project manager at a software startup in Waterloo’s bustling technology industry by day and a curious artist by night. A fascination with the beauty of gemstones and their intentional meaning drives her brand. We’re chatting all about prioritizing ethics and quality as a small business, balancing a day job and family life with being an entrepreneur, and trying to cultivate community over competition.  FOLLOW LUXEZEN https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/luxezen https://www.instagram.com/luxe.zen/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

Today we’re chatting with Holly from Mindful Vitality, a registered nutritionist with degrees in both nutrition and psychology. She is obsessed with cooking, learning about gut health and believes that a balanced lifestyle allows you to achieve your health goals which allows you to achieve your life goals! As a female entrepreneur, she knows that it is essential to feel your best for your business to succeed so today she is sharing tips with all of us.Read More »

Trisha Abe is a well known artist in the KW area. Known for her murals in DTK and her distinct style of portrait art, you’d recognize her art anywhere. After going through pain and channeling that in to her art, Trisha found her style and ran with it. Coming from a science background, it definitely wasn’t easy for Trisha to change her career path, but here she is making art and pursuing her passions. Kick back and listen to this awesome episode where we chat with Trisha about changing directions,Read More »

Today’s guest is the founder of everyone’s favourite boutique gym, Hustl+Flow. Courtney Fonseca is a mom, a business owner, and one of the most passionate and giving people we know. Katie and I have been following Courtney’s journey since we heard about Hustl+Flow just about a year ago, and we’ve wanted to interview her ever since. In today’s episode, we talked with Courtney about balancing family life and running a business,Read More »

In this week’s episode, we sit down (virtually, that is!) with Caitie Fenn, lawyer turned entrepreneur who focuses on coaching women through retreats, courses, and speaking engagements. Caitie is so passionate, open, and excited about life, and we loved getting to talk to her about her entrepreneurial journey. CAITIE FENN http://catiefenn.com https://www.instagram.com/catiefenn/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Kelsey from Iddy Biddy Fitness, to talk about her journey running a fitness apparel brand. From the world of fitness modelling, to balancing running a business with staying healthy, Kelsey shares all her wisdom and advice for her fellow female entrepreneurs. IDDY BIDDY FITNESS https://www.iddybiddyfit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/IddyBiddyFit https://www.instagram.com/iddybiddyfit/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Corina, founder of Moonshine Juicery. Moonshine Juicery produces cold press juices and nut-milks, made from only pure and organic, plant-sourced ingredients. They also provide a beautiful environment to build community, and find your best self through events and retreats. Corina chatted with us about spirituality, building a business, and taking time for self care. Hit that play button, because you won’t want to miss this episode! MOONSHINE JUICERY https://moonshinejuicery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moonshinejuicery/ 305 Northfield Dr E,Read More »

In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Brianne, the founder and baker behind Flour Petal, a local, gluten free and nutritious ingredient based bakery.  We talked about balancing a full time job and a business as a side hustle, and how even healthy treats can be delicious. You won’t want to miss this one! FIND FLOUR PETAL https://flourpetalbaking.com/ https://www.instagram.com/flour_petal/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

In this week’s episode, Katie & Katie are sitting down mid-season to bring you up to speed on their lives and businesses. Listen to hear our tips on balancing work, content creation, and enjoying travel, as well as how to reach out to new people and network. BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips, advice, and inspiration for aspiring girl bosses. We sit down with women business owners from Kitchener-Waterloo and beyond to learn from their entrepreneurial journeys – put your headphones in and be ready to get bossy!Read More »

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Michaela, poet and writer behind the new book When He Leaves You. Michaela walked us through the ups and downs of creating and publishing a poetry book, and talked about what it feels like when your poems have a real emotional impact on readers and listeners. Michaela has an amazing self-starter story of creating art, and working hard to find the right people to share it with.Read More »

In this week’s episode (which, behind-the-scenes info: was the first we recorded for season 2) we chatted with Sam Weber, one of the moms behind local apparel brand, Hart and Honey Tees. We talked about balancing your biz as a side hustle, the challenges and benefits of influencer marketing as a small business, and being a mom and a entrepreneur at the same time. We had such a great time recording this episode in Sam’s back yard as summer was drawing to a close.Read More »

In this episode we talk with local therapist and wellness expert, Iysha, from @iyshawellness on Instagram. Iysha gives us some amazing tips on how to manage our stress as entrepreneurs, and gives us a sneak peak into the beginnings of a new local IGTV show, The Fresh Talk. Sit back, drink some tea, and take some time to relax while you listen! FIND IYSHA ONLINE http://www.instagram.com/iyshawellness BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Jen, the founder of The Ecowell, a local education platform focused on promoting sustainability, transparency, and science in cosmetics. We chatted about everything from indie beauty to rock climbing – you won’t want to miss this look into a fascinating entrepreneurial journey (and learn something about science along the way!) The EcoWell https://theecowell.com https://www.facebook.com/theecowell https://www.instagram.com/theecowell/  Read More »

This week we’re chatting with Christine, the founder of Buzz Tour Co, about growing a service based business, and leaving behind the corporate world to follow bigger dreams. Christine is absolutely bubbling  over with passion for her work, and you can hear it in  her every word in this episode. Hear about her journey, and how she leverages her extroversion and magnetic personality to bring in new clients and to make her tours unforgettable. Warning: you will leave this episode determined to head to Norfolk,Read More »

This week we’re chatting with Rachael and Becka, the founder of Vibe Tribe Wellness, a podcast that aims to help you sink deeper into self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-love. We chatted about finding your niche, and learning when to expand it, how to find the community that’s right for you online, and how to maintain authenticity as an influencer. You won’t want to miss this one! FIND VIBE TRIBE WELLNESS ONLINE: http://www.vibetribewellness.org https://www.instagram.com/thisisvibetribe/ https://www.instagram.com/becka.crowe/ https://www.instagram.com/freedomrachh/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

We’re back and better than ever for Season 2 of the Bossy Women Podcast! We’re so excited to be back with you every week. We’ll be posting new episodes every Tuesday at 9AM EST, so grab your phone on your morning run or drive to work, and dig in with us as we learn from a new, amazing, woman entrepreneur each week. We had an amazing end to season 1, and want to thank each and every one of our gorgeous guests for taking time to share their stories with us.Read More »

This week’s episode concludes the first season of the Bossy Women Podcast. Today, we talked about what we’ve learned from interviewing so many incredible female entrepreneurs, and what plans we have in store for the podcast. Keep listening to the end to hear when season two will premiere!   BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips, advice, and inspiration for aspiring girl bosses.Read More »

In this week’s episode, we sat down for an value-packed conversation with Mikela from Spaces Simplified. From how to choose what your business should be focused on to how to best store seasonal clothes, Kiki gave us all of her best advice. Give this week’s episode a listen for some major girl boss inspiration!   FIND SPACES SIMPLIFIED ONLINE http://www.spaces-simplified.com https://www.facebook.com/spacessimplified/ https://www.instagram.com/spacessimplified/  Read More »

On today’s episode, we chatted with Kierra, the founder of Glitter & Clay. Glitter & Clay offers beautiful, hand-made clay jewellery as well as beginner workshops where she teaches attendees to make their own creations. Check out this episode where we talk all about balancing a side hustle biz with a full time job, finding the right audience for your work, and staying creative in your business. Make sure to check out Kierra’s links below: https://www.glitterandclay.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/glitterandclay/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

This week we chatted with Devina and Cherie, the dynamic duo behind DEVINA, an ethical fashion pop-up shop hitting locations around Kitchener-Waterloo this summer. With a passion for ethical fashion, and the world-class support system for entrepreneurs found at the University of Waterloo, these student business owners are ready to take the garment industry by storm. FIND DEVINA ONLINE: https://www.popbydevina.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/popbydevina https://www.facebook.com/popbydevina/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

This week we sat down with Gloria of White Dahlia Design to talk about business, finding investors & scaling fast (or not) and how to balance business with creativity. Make sure to learn more about White Dahlia Design at the links below! Find White Dahlia Design online: https://www.whitedahliadesignsanddecor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WhiteDahliaDesign/ https://www.instagram.com/whitedahliadesign/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

In today’s super special episode of the Bossy Women Podcast, Katie and Katie are chatting with Youtuber Estée Lalonde all about her career as a beauty and lifestyle influencer. From blogging to Youtube and from podcasts to books, Estée balances it all with grace. Estée grew up in Waterloo, but moved to the United Kingdom when she was 19. We caught up with Estée on one of her visits home to Waterloo, following her talk at the Truth Beauty Company’s Boss Babes event.Read More »