Made it Happen is a podcast series highlighting young female founders, who took a chance, and launched their own business. Through interviews with young female entrepreneurs, Made it Happen is dedicated to inspiring others through stories of those who have experienced going out on their own first-hand, discussing all the highs - and the lows. It can be easy to see the glamorous side of starting your own business through the internet and social media, but what does it really take behind the scenes, to launch and run your own successful business. Hear how these inspiring female founders, Made it Happen.
Top episode replay: Originally aired on May 10, 2020. One of Marketing Magazine's top 30 Under 30, Erin is an entrepreneur, marketer, former journalist, and startup advisor/investor. She is the co-founder and CEO at Willful, an online estate planning platform that makes it easy for Canadians to create a will in less than 20 minutes. Prior to Willful she held leadership roles at communications agency Eighty-Eight, startup publication BetaKit, and at Sprouter, which was acquired by Postmedia in 2011. Erin is a frequent speaker with Speakers' Spotlight, writes a column for the Financial Post, and is a tech commentator on CTV News. She has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Forbes, and CNN. During this episode of Made it Happen, Erin and I speak about her journey as an entrepreneur, being one of Marketing Magazines Top 30 Under 30, What to consider when starting a business, how to market your business and make your presence online know, building your personal brand, managing that work-life integration, tips for public speaking & getting retweeted by Oprah..twice. We also touch upon the current situation of COVID-19, how it has affected Willful, and what business owners can be doing right now to cope with the situation.
Top Episodes Replay: Originally aired June 21, 2020. In one of our top podcast episodes featuring Samantha Feher, we had the privilege of unraveling the story behind her rise in the fashion industry and entrepreneurship. You may know her from her from her digital retail business Supper Club (formerly Brunch Club), her marketing firm Feher Agency, the popular Bravo TV show Summer House, her interview on Not Skinny But Not Fat Podcast, or many other exciting endeavors. Join us in this replay episode as we delve into the dynamic life of Samantha Feher, a journalist based in the heart of NYC. In our conversation, Samantha gives us a peek behind the curtain of life at Cosmo, sharing insights into what it's like to create content for the iconic magazine. From her favorite aspects of the job to juicy behind-the-scenes Bachelor content, this discussion is a must-listen. But that's not all! We also explore Samantha's journey as the founder of Brunch Club, an online clothing boutique that blends style with personality. Get ready to be inspired as Samantha shares her wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to carve their own path in the world of online retail. And if that wasn't enough, we dive into Samantha's role as a freelance consultant, uncovering the secrets of her accidental journey into content creation. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or simply intrigued by the inner workings of the media industry, this episode has something for everyone. In this episode, you'll learn: What it's like to work at Cosmopolitan Magazine and create content for a global audience. Samantha's favorite aspects of her job at Cosmo and some exclusive behind-the-scenes Bachelor content. Insights into launching and managing a successful online clothing boutique, including tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. The story behind Samantha's accidental journey into content creation and her role as a freelance consultant. Valuable advice and wisdom from Samantha's diverse career experiences in journalism, entrepreneurship, and consulting. Tune in as Samantha Feher opens up about her diverse career, offering invaluable insights and advice along the way. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation with one of NYC's brightest talents!
This week's episode features Samantha Gladish, Business Mentor, Lead Gen & Sales Expert, and Lover of All Things Online Marketing (and Food!). Samantha is the host of The Wellness Witch podcast, which is in the top 4% of podcasts globally. She is also the CEO of holisticwellness.ca - an online business that helps women optimize their health and hormones. Through consistent imperfect action, Samantha learned how to market herself and grow her health coaching business to over half a million in sales. Although health and wellness are her first passions, she quickly fell in love with all things marketing, from writing sales copy, implementing tech, creating sales funnels, growing social media, running Facebook ads, and learning sales. From becoming an Amazon bestseller and launching one of Canada's top podcasts with over 2+ million downloads, she now helps health and wellness coaches and online service providers find their soul-aligned clients, gain the confidence and marketing skills to grow their online business and up-level their bank account. Listen in to learn about: How she created her successful online business and the framework used to scale so quickly How to build confidence in yourself & in your business How to set yourself apart from other businesses in a saturated market One key piece of health/nutrition advice for women they can implement right now Advice for anyone who might feel unmotivated at this time Resources: Website: https://holisticwellness.ca/ https://www.samanthagladish.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticwellnesswitch/ https://www.instagram.com/samantha_gladish/ Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Ella Greenwood, British filmmaker and mental health advocate. She is the founder of London-based Broken Flames Productions and is an ambassador for leading teenage mental health charity stem4. Her work has screened at BAFTA & Oscar accredited festivals and has been featured by the likes of Grazia, Refinery29, Variety, Deadline and Huffington Post. She was selected as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree at the age of 19 and was named Creative Pioneer of the year at the 2021 Darkus Magazine Awards. Her films focus on mental health and have been partnered with charities such as HUMEN and PAPYRUS. Her first short film 'Faulty Roots' screened at festivals across the globe including BAFTA Qualifying Carmarthen Bay at which she won the Rising Star Award. Projects following Faulty Roots include ‘Self-Charm' starring BAFTA winner Bukky Bakray and the animation 'Dreary Days'. Recent films include ‘Smudged Smile' which stars Mia Mckenna-Bruce and was featured by Variety for being the first in a mental health anthology series, 'Why Wouldn't I Be?' which stars Harry Collett and Elizabeth Berrington, and 'Bibimbap for One' which was the first film made with the Lucas A. Ferrara Film Fund which Ella is Co-Director of. Upcoming projects include 'Fifty-Four Days' which stars Celia Imrie and 'Mayward Road'. Ella has recently become an ambassador for make-up brand 'Eyeko' and has featured in their 2022 Limitless Campaign. Listen in to learn about: - Starting up her own production company & her experience with crowdfunding in the film industry - How the media impacts our mental health and what changes she's looking to make in the space - Her experience as a young entrepreneur and advice for being taken seriously in the industry - Obstacles and accomplishments she's had as a founder, such as Forbes 30 Under 30 and Woman Entrepreneur Magazine's Most Influential Female Entrepreneur Resources: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/popsella Website: www.ellagreenwood.com Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Teri & Sarah from Females Who Side Hustle & Save Her Seat Podcast! Teri is a mom of two, wife and Freelancer passionate about building a community that no one ever feels like they are going through anything alone.Sarah is a social savvy millennial who loves talking business and hyping others up to pursue their passions. Both co-founders call the Niagara Region home. They met 8 years ago and have created a like minded business bond that fuels their love for entrepreneurship. From mentorship to business partners they grew a bond and bloomed a business around waiting to feel support and make connections with other like-minded motivated females. Being 10 years apart yet both feeling there was something missing, they created Females Who Side Hustle – a space for people to build their network across industries and find conversations that inspire them along the way. A year into starting FWSH they quickly realized there was a need to connect beyond social media and that's when the Save Her Seat Podcast was born. Each episode invites the listener in to be a part of unique conversations either between the hosts with their Founders Series episodes or with a guest having real and raw conversations about what it is really like to own your own business and navigate the success and struggles we all face. Listen in to learn about: - How they got into business & podcasting together and tips for finding the right business partner - The process of starting Save Her Seat Podcast & advice for anyone thinking of starting their own - How they grew the community of FWSH & how they've evolved with the business - Advice for anyone who feels lonely throughout the entrepreneurship process - What they wish they knew when they had first started in business Resources: Females Who Side Hustle Website: https://www.femaleswhosidehustle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femaleswhosidehustle/ Save Her Seat Podcast: https://www.femaleswhosidehustle.com/saveherlinks Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode features Katrina Bell, founder of The Copper Bell. Katrina is creating one funny label at a time as she powers through as an ‘accidental' business owner. Katrina followed the traditional route of post secondary, landing different jobs as she evolved through the corporate world and starting her family. Then the pandemic hit and she became a statistic along with many others by losing her job. Luckily and really unknowingly, Katrina already had a back up plan – making candles with amazing smells and very humorous labels. This reflects Katrina's personality to a T. She is funny, doesn't take herself or life too seriously and has a sense for scents! In April of 2020 she said – ‘well let's give this candle thing a go and see what happens.' Prior to this her candles were being made for friends, family and herself as she found she was sensitive to scents and often would get headaches from them. She continually receives reviews, compliments and comments about how scent-sensitive people can enjoy candles again thanks to The Copper Bell. Listen in to learn about: How her business stands out in a saturated market Overcoming the fear of showing up as the face of the brand & how this has impacted her business The one tool that now generates almost 40% of all of her incoming business The best hiring advice shes ever received & that she uses in her business to this day Resources: The Copper Bell Website: www.thecopperbell.ca and code will be MADEIT for 15% off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.copper.bell/ Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode features Tara Murphy, a Toronto-based, internationally-recognized money expert. After saving $100,000 before age 24, Tara bought her first property downtown Toronto, and scored her dream job at a Bay Street Investment Bank. Since then, Tara has started her own consulting business (TMM), blog, created an online course, and has taught thousands of students. Tara focuses on helping young entrepreneurs and women work through money blocks, negotiate salaries, pay off debt, manage day to day finances, and learn to invest. With a dedicated following of over 25K on social media, and hundreds on her mailing list - Tara's unique spin on financial advice has made her a trusted, go-to voice for ambitious women, young people, and entrepreneurs alike. Tara is committed to writing, speaking, and continuing to educate others about personal finance, while encouraging them to curate and create the life of their dreams. Listen in to learn about: What money mindset really is & how to overcome these barriers as a business owner How to go about raising capital for your business & what investors are looking for Where to start if you're looking at getting into investing How often you should be checking in on your finances as a business owner Ways in which you can start making passive income and considerations to make beforehand How much you should be saving, investing & spending, personally, and as a business owner Resources: Tara Murphy Website: https://www.taramariemurphy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taramariemurphy/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tmariemurphy linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-murphy-7a64a265/ Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode features Samantha Patil is the Co-Founder and CEO of Well Traveled -- A members-only travel platform that is filled with like-minded people who have the hook up to a perfect trip. This is a place where people can go to get recommendations, plan trips, and get little discounts along the way. Samantha is on a mission to change the way people travel. She is highlighting the perks that make taking a trip memorable, exciting, and full of adventure. Where work remote is inevitable, she has created a platform where people can stop creating excuses and start living in the now. “Travel has been part of my life since I was very young (I took my first international flight at just six months old!) and it's something I am truly passionate about sharing with others. My mom built her career as a travel agent and my dad traveled three weeks out of the month for work so you could say travel is truly in my DNA. I love exploring new places but always hated wasting hours researching and never being able to find recommendations for the types of things I wanted to do, from people I could relate to. The idea for Well Traveled was born. So if you're someone who prefers to travel more like a local and less like a tourist, Well Traveled is for you. Now I may be just a little bit biased, but I think you're going to love it.” -Samantha Listen in to learn about: What she did to build an iconic brand, before even launching a product The importance of showing personality within a brand & creating a true community How she differentiated Well Traveled from other travel companies Launching a travel company during the pandemic when travel was difficult for many Finding a balance between work & travel along with tips for working remotely Resources: Well Traveled Website: https://www.welltraveledclub.com/ Instagram: @welltraveledclub Tiktok: @welltraveledclub linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/welltraveledclub/ Samantha Patil: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samframpatil/ Instagram: @samframpatil Twitter: @samframpatil Book Recommendation: Presence by Amy Cuddy: https://amzn.to/3OvV8ix JOIN THE STEP-BY-STEP PODCAST LAUNCH PROGRAM (start date August 15): https://www.elevatepodcastco.com/courses Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode features Michelle Wolfe, speaker, podcast host & business owner. Throughout her 10 years as a Massage Therapist and 8 years of doing self-development and mindset work, Michelle has learned that one of the best ways to adapt to our ever-changing lives is to just keep moving forward. Making one decision at a time, and taking one step at a time. Michelle is the host of The MUVE Forward Podcast, a Stepmom, partner and an investor. Speaking on topics such as mindset, self-development, health and wellness and more, Michelle is an energetic and positive force who radiates with a good vibes only mindset wherever she goes. We discuss how she first got started in her career and into self-development & mindset work, what tools and resources helped her with this self-development, her journey to building MUVE life, and all things around mindset as a business owner. Listen in to learn about: How to overcome the mindset barriers around starting or growing a business What to do if you're feeling overwhelmed or burnt out & how to shift your mindset during a difficult time How to make money mindset shifts as an entrepreneur Overcoming fear when you are feeling stuck & know you need to make a change Dealing with Mom guilt & balancing business with home life Resources: Website: https://www.themichellewolfe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellewolfe/ Book recommendations: Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://amzn.to/3uVIZfG JOIN THE STEP-BY-STEP PODCAST LAUNCH PROGRAM (start date August 15): https://www.elevatepodcastco.com/courses Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode features Shannon Matson, CEO & Founder of The Social Bungalow, an education + media company that helps entrepreneurs structure ingenious online businesses, as well as Bungalow Coffee a 2,500 sqft coffee café in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District. With comprehensive experience in marketing and advertising, Shannon prides herself on helping others structure and market their businesses for exceptional growth. Her journey began in the corporate world where she held titles such as V.P. of Marketing for a global publishing company and National Director of Sales & Marketing for a fitness franchise. These varying industries and array of accreditations – from pursuing continued education credits in copywriting, utilized to write weekly articles for Forbes and Entrepreneur.com, to becoming Google Adwords certified – speak to her insatiable hunger for driving traffic and conversions to remarkable brands. These roles brought her to opportunities with L'Oreal, Access Hollywood and The Ellen Degeneres Show, with marketing access to Kendra Wilkinson, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez. We discuss how to cut through the noise with your offerings, utilizing past content & focusing on quality, what she's learned from her biggest launch so far, how to drive organic purchases, the mindset of being a business owner, and so much more. Listen in to learn about: Going from a 9-5 corporate job to building her 7-figure business How to create quality content that organically SELLS & converts consumers One key element to having a successful launch that is often overlooked How to cut through the noise with your offering & stand out with an online business The mindset piece of being a business owner & how to manage this Resources: Website: https://thesocialbungalow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialbungalow/ The Sophisticated Ceo Suite https://thesocialbungalow.com/sophisticated-ceo-suite Book recommendations: Traction: https://amzn.to/3PmpwMO Running Lean: https://amzn.to/3uEJg6L Scaling Lean: https://amzn.to/3yYY8z6 JOIN THE STEP-BY-STEP PODCAST LAUNCH PROGRAM (start date August 15): https://www.elevatepodcastco.com/courses Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
Today's episode is featuring Kena Paranjape, founder of All You Are, comfortable leisurewear for women, including the Signature Robe which has wrapped itself around thousands of amazing women and continues to be a bestseller to this day. Kena is a seasoned retail industry veteran and entrepreneur and was one of the co-founders of Brika, an innovative retail concept focused on highlighting and supporting emerging artisans and designers. Kena founded All You Are after a traumatic experience in 2007 when her husband became suddenly and mysteriously critically ill. Over the course of the next seven years, Kena and her husband managed his health until his passing in 2014. Kena experienced firsthand how quickly life can change, forcing you to not only adapt but to actively choose how your story will unfold. All You Are is a safe space for women to explore their dreams, find strength and courage, and of course, feel comfortable doing so. All You Are donates 1% of all revenue to International Justice Mission Canada, an organization dedicated to protecting children from abuse and forced labour around the world. Today, All You Are stands for more than just a robe. Through its product, articles, and community, All You Are aims to inspire women to step into who they truly are and to live fully and well, regardless of their current circumstances. We want to remind you every day to be all you are. Tune in to hear more about: Overcoming a tragic loss and finding the resilience to build a successful business through it all Starting a new business while raising a newborn Advice for those feeling stuck and unfulfilled right now in life or business The importance of mentorship in business and who has impacted her through her journey Resources All You Are: https://allyouare.ca/ Brika: https://www.brika.com/ Justice Mission Canada: https://www.ijm.ca/about-ijm-canada JOIN THE STEP-BY-STEP PODCAST LAUNCH PROGRAM: https://www.elevatepodcastco.com/courses Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Jennifer Singh, founder of She's Newsworthy Media. Jeniffer is a former TV reporter turned entrepreneur, speaker and CEO of She's Newsworthy Media. Before entrepreneurship, Jennifer worked in the Canadian media industry for over 15 years as a reporter, producer and writer for CTV, CBC, Global and CP24. She has been featured in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Global News, CTV speaking and The Social speaking about imposter syndrome, women in business and the need for more inclusive marketing. Jennifer was also featured in a national campaign for International Women's Day in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Canada and Pink Tartan. She's Newsworthy Media was founded to help amplify the voices of women in the media because their expertise is underrepresented. The company is now Canada's go-to resource for women entrepreneurs who want to get massive exposure for their businesses on TV. The company has helped over 60 women entrepreneurs land media spots on the most popular Canadian TV shows including The Social, Cityline, CP24 Breakfast, Global News Morning and Your Morning. We discuss how Jennifer first got into the media industry & all the ups and downs that go on behind the scenes, the lack of representation in media and how she's working to change this by redefining PR, key tips & insights on how to actually get picked up by media outlets, and much more. Listen in to learn about: How to craft a newsworthy pitch that will actually get picked up by the media The key number of media outlets you should be sending your pitch to and how they determine this One common mistake made when doing PR as a business owner that will surprise you How to really utilize your earned media for your business & turn it into profit Resources: Website: https://www.shesnewsworthy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesnewsworthy/ Waitlist for our signature PR program: https://www.shesnewsworthy.com/mediasuccess Our media pitch template: https://www.shesnewsworthy.com/mediapitchtemplate Newest resource, 20 media to pitch for maximum exposure: resources.shesnewsworthy.com/media She's Newsworthy Media Coaching: Media Success Coaching JOIN THE STEP-BY-STEP PODCAST LAUNCH PROGRAM: https://www.elevatepodcastco.com/courses Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Emma Cortes, a Seattle Content Creator. Her blog and Instagram Emma's Edition aims to inspire the modern woman to create, travel, and live life with style. As a fashion and lifestyle blogger, Emma share's everything from fashion trends to try each season to content creation tips. She loves sharing posing ideas, Instagrammable places, as well as her journey as a content creator. Emma also co-hosts the Content Creatives Podcast with her friend and fellow Seattle content creator Maddy from @madcrayy. Together they share how aspiring influencers and small businesses can discover, grow, and own their brand. Prior to taking her creative career full-time, Emma worked in the aerospace industry for 6 years. She supported the 787 program, Airplane on the Ground (AOG), as well as Everett Site Operations in project management and business operations roles. She also worked in the consumer packaged goods industry for a year after undergrad. We discuss how Emma first got into the influencer industry, when she knew she wanted to make this her full-time career, organically growing her following on social media, creating her courses & multiple streams of income, and much more! This is a must-listen episode to hear about Emma's journey and so much valuable advice & tips on the influencer industry. Listen in to learn about: What a media kit is & everything you should be including in it Finding brands that align with you as a content creator How to price yourself as a content creator & three considerations to account for Negotiating brand deals as an influencer & how to go about this Tips on becoming a full-time content creator & the ‘4 creator life stages' Different income pathways for content creators and finding the best fit for you Resources: Website: www.emmasedition.com Instagram: @emmasedition https://www.instagram.com/emmasedition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmalynncortes SHOP NEW PODCAST MERCH: madeithappenpod.com/shop Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Abeda Oturkar, Founder and Business Manager, Paper Spree. Abeda Oturkar, armed with a Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Business and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, is an entrepreneur with a natural disposition of living in harmony and respect with our planet and its people. This has been of advantage to succeed as a natural foods educator, a restaurateur for 15 years, and now started in 2019 an eco-friendly business working to preserve and share a better world. PaperSpree brand is here to showcase “Eco-friendly” as the new renaissance in retail. The present is about circularity, sustainable products going mainstream - to be the catalyst and fill the growing gap for affordable, accessible, high quality, durable, zero-waste products. The promise is to reduce the use of plastic, and replace retail shelves with eco-friendly products. Their collection of Accessories, Cases, Notebooks/Journals, Christmas decorations, Gift Wraps, and Stationery are 100% plastic-free, 100% recycled, 100% recyclable. We discuss how this business came to be, the challenges and successes she's faced, the importance of community & networking through the Power Panel, how we can truly make a difference for our environment, and much more! This episode is sponsored by WEtech Alliance as part of The Canada / U.S. Power Panel program supported by the U.S. Consuls General in Canada's Building Back Better Program aimed at strengthening support for women entrepreneurs during COVID-19. For information on WEtech Alliance, visit www.wetech-alliance.com Listen in to learn about: What a circular economy is and why it's important for creating a net zero-carbon How a circular economy business model differs from a traditional business model What we can be doing to make the circular economy happen by rethinking everything we use How we can encourage consumer awareness and behavioural shifts when making decisions that impact our planet What role bioplastics and other bio-based materials play in the shift away from non-renewable materials for packaging and products Some of the challenges she has faced in growing her business along with the successes Resources: Website: http://www.paperspree.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paperspree/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperspree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaperSpreeCanada Sponsored by: WEtech Alliance, The Canada / U.S. Power Panel program supported by the U.S. Consuls General in Canada's Building Back Better Program: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/powerpanel/ Circular Economy and Sustainable Economy Resources: https://circularinnovation.ca/circular-economy/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/single-use-plastic-chemical-recycling-disposal/661141/ https://www.wedonthavetime.org/about-us#sustainability
This week's episode is featuring Lori Sroujian, founder of VEGCHEESE. Lori first started experimenting with faux-cheese recipes after a family health scare led her to reconsider what she was eating. What started as a personal quest to find a nutritious but delicious replacement for cheese eventually evolved into a side hustle — and in 2018, VegCheese became Lori's full-time enterprise. VEGCHEESE line of artisanal vegan cheeses are 100% dairy free, nut free and gluten free. Their cheeses are handcrafted in Ontario, Canada with a base of organic soy milk and organic coconut oil. We discuss how this business came to be, the challenges and milestones they've faced in the food industry, what she would have todl herself when first starting out, and much more! This episode is sponsored by WEtech Alliance as part of The Canada / U.S. Power Panel program supported by the U.S. Consuls General in Canada's Building Back Better Program aimed at strengthening support for women entrepreneurs during COVID-19. For information on WEtech Alliance, visit www.wetech-alliance.com Listen in to learn about: How the product and concept of VEGCHEESE first came to be What the secret to success is in the food industry and as a business The challenges she's faced as an entrepreneur including capital How the health food market has been chnaging over the years and where it's heading Exciting future plans coming up for VEGCHEESE How the Canada / U.S. Power Panel program has helped her business and tips for networking as a business owner How can we #BuildBackBetter in 2022 and beyond Resources: Website: https://vegcheese.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegcheese/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vegcheese/ Sponsored by: WEtech Alliance, The Canada / U.S. Power Panel program supported by the U.S. Consuls General in Canada's Building Back Better Program: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/powerpanel/ SHOP NEW PODCAST MERCH: madeithappenpod.com/shop Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Clare Cui, an international sales expert, trainer, and speaker who has led multi-seven-figure sales teams to close over $9 million in high ticket sales ($4 million during 2020 alone!) Previously an avid yogi who went from financial struggling as a yoga instructor to making 15K a month from a change in mindset. Clare discovered the importance of self-worth by mastering the spiritual aspect of sales. This has inspired her to teach others how to be leaders in sales conversations so they too can receive more of what they deserve. She helps 6 figure coaches consistently close more sales & handle objections without convincing. She focuses on guiding women to have more confidence with their business, and life, through self-empowerment. With experience in leading and consulting teams for multi-7 figure entrepreneurs such as Lisa Nichols, Rachel Bell, and Sage Lavine, Clare is an expert in teaching online coaches and service providers how to convert high ticket sales without pushing or convincing. Since 2014, Clare has been teaching coaches how to have a permission-based sales conversation that results in consistent $10, 20 to upwards of $50k months by empowering coaches to confidently stand in their highest value. Listen in to learn about: How she went from “scraping by to pay for dinner" to earning 15K a month Bringing the feminine into sales and how to embrace sales as a woman without having to follow the old, masculine based way of selling How to accurately price your services and know your worth The necessities' of closing a high-value sale, compared to a lower-ticketed item What the biggest mistake people make when selling is How to reach out to your ideal client in a positive way How important following up on a sale is and how to know when it's time to move on Resources: Website: https://www.closesalesconsistently.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clare_cui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clare.cui SHOP NEW PODCAST MERCH: madeithappenpod.com/shop Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Gigi Robinson, a digital artist, health & wellness advocate, current M.S. Candidate, and graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelors in Fine Arts, Design, and Photography. Gigi creates, educates, and speaks about what's important to her— lifestyle, mental health, body image, and chronic illness. She is a seasoned photographer with 10+ years of experience creating assets for leading brands. She is passionate about collaborating and producing content for non-profits to expand my impact globally. She has a strong presence across Tik Tok (100k views on average) and Instagram (15.5k+ followers), and, as of this year, she has been developing her YouTube and Podcast content. Gigi has always been a creative innovator and possessed a high-level work ethic, especially when it comes to making a difference with her projects. Originally, she wanted to be a photographer, but, since then, has transitioned her skills of image-making into those that create an impact through storytelling. Living with chronic illnesses, she has been challenged in many ways with everyday tasks, such as showering, cooking, walking, and even sitting down. Despite all of the physical and psychological challenges that threatened the path to becoming who she is today, she has challenged adversity and dedicated a majority of her life to becoming a master content creator, always keeping her values of creating positive and impactful messages to her diverse audience as a priority. Listen in to hear about: - How she first got into the media industry & becoming an influencer - Working for many large companies in the media industry (Tik Tok, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and more!) and what her biggest takeaway was from working at these companies - Challenging adversity despite all of the physical and psychological challenges & how she stays motivated during difficult times - The role social media plays in our lives and how to form a healthier relationship when consuming content - How business owners can focus on their mental health and set boundaries Resources Website: www.gigirobinson.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsgigirobinson/ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@itsgigirobinson SHOP MERCH: madeithappenpod.com/shop Sponsored by: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business www.thecontractsmarket.com?ref=sarahhaefling Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out and amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Heather Monahan, a best-selling author X2, Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022, Podcast Host of Creating Confidence, TedX speaker, and most recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Healthlynked Corp. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. Heather was recognized as a Glass Ceiling Award winner and as one of the Most Influential Women in radio in 2017 before her unexpected termination. In late 2017, Heather chose to make her company Boss In Heels her full-time job. Over the next few months, Heather was featured on the Elvis Duran Radio show, wrote and self-published her first book entitled “Confidence Creator” and was named the Brand Ambassador for Perry Ellis International's female brand “Rafaella”. Subsequently, she was named a limit-breaking female founder by Thrive Global. She is also a member of the Florida International University (FIU) Advisory Council to further serve as a mentor and leader in the South Florida community. Heather's book Confidence Creator shot to #1 on Amazon's Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists the first week it debuted on Amazon. Forbes named Confidence Creator one of the 5 must have books for women in business in 2021. Heather's show, Creating Confidence, debuted on the Top 200 shows on Apple podcast. Her guests include Sara Blakely, Gary Vaynerchuck, Ryan Serhant, Kaitlyn Bristowe among many other noteworthy celebrities and entrepreneurs. Heather was named one of the Top 40 Female Keynote Speakers in 2020 and Top 50 Keynote Speakers for 2022 by Real Leaders. Her TedX talk was promoted to TED and translated into 6 languages. Harper Collins Leadership published her new book Overcome Your Villains in November 2021. We discuss Heather's journey of working in the corporate world, to being unexpectedly fired and going out on her own. She shares how she built up her personal brand, getting into speaking engagements, becoming a best-selling author, and much more! Tune in to learn: - Advice on becoming confident in yourself and stepping into the potential of who you can be - How she went about writing her best-selling book & the differences in writing her second novel - What she does at times when she doesn't feel confident - How to learn to be okay with not being for everyone and not apologizing for who you are - Becoming a confident speaker & giving her TED X talk Resources Website: heathermonahan.com/ Heather Monahan Instagram: www.instagram.com/heathermonahan Creating Confidence With Heather Monahan: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-confidence-with-heather-monahan/ Sponsored by: The Breakfast Pantry: www.thebreakfastpantry.com/ Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out and amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
Today's episode is featuring Jennifer Kem, the successful owner of three million-dollar brand-building businesses! This special edition episode is also guest hosted by Melissa Hopper, of Southpoint Publishing and Freelance Business Consultant for entrepreneurs. Jennifer left her former job as an executive at a Fortune 500 company to start her own business in retail. By the age of 32, she became a millionaire, only to lose it all in the recession two years later. Now, she is the successful owner of three million-dollar brand-building businesses all while having three kids. Jennifer is a San Francisco Bay Area-based brand building and leadership expert who gets entrepreneurs seen, heard, and paid for being themselves! She is the creator of the Master Brand Method: a framework to develop powerful brand archetypes that win customers' hearts, leveraging Jennifer's 20 years of corporate experience and her launching of multiple companies. She uses the Master Brand Method in strategic consulting for emerging entrepreneurs, celebrity brands like Oprah Winfrey Network and Steve Harvey, and major corporations including Verizon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Bank of Hawaii. What she is most passionate about in her work today is her legacy project: Femmefluence, a platform that supports women leaders to fully rise into their influence and affluence, so they can make an even greater impact in the world. Jennifer serves up straight talk wrapped in love, because she understands entrepreneurs' challenges. Tune in to learn more about: Rebuilding herself as a Business Owner after becoming a millionaire ad losing it all in the recession Leaving her corporate job to start her own business & finding that winning idea What a brand really is and what it does for your business Operating based on your values & what her definition of success means Success rituals and systems Jennifer has in place to help manage social anxiety Juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship And much more! Resources: Website: jenniferkem.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenniferkem/ Melissa Hopper: Website: melissa-hopper.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-l-hopper/ SHOP MERCH: madeithappenpod.com/shop Sponsored by: The Breakfast Pantry: thebreakfastpantry.com/ Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out and amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
Ilana Dunn is a Millennial and Gen Z Dating Expert, Content Creator and the host of the podcast Seeing Other People. With over eight years of content creation experience, four years of dating expertise, and two years of podcast hosting, Ilana's mission is to create content that helps daters feel more empowered and less alone in their dating lives. Ilana is widely known as the face of modern dating. She hosts the Seeing Other People podcast which has made its way onto the Spotify Top 50 Viral Podcasts chart. Formerly the Face of Hinge and the host of Hinge's Dating Sucks podcast – which debuted at #3 on the Apple Podcasts US Relationship charts – Ilana helps individuals all over the world navigate the struggles of modern dating. We discuss Ilana's journey from working at Hinge to then going out on her own and starting a top-charting dating podcast. She shares tips & advice for growing a podcast and truly building a community, the importance of networking and how to do this - even this isn't your strong suit! - and much more. Listen in to hear: - Her experience transitioning from the music industry, to being the face of Hinge, to going out on her own - Advice for people in making connections in both personal & professional life - Growing her community on social media & her podcast - Tips on balancing relationships, social life & professional life - Navigating from being a co-host to a solo host on Seeing Other People Podcast - Being named in the top dating podcasts to listen to among many podcasters she looks up to Resources Ilana Dunn Instagram: www.instagram.com/ilana.dunn Seeing Other People Instagram: www.instagram.com/seeingotherpeople SHOP MERCH: https://madeithappenpod.com/shop Sponsored by: The Breakfast Pantry: www.thebreakfastpantry.com/ Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
Natalie Barbu is an influencer turned entrepreneur. She began her social media career in 2011 on YouTube in the beauty guru phase. She has grown her following to over 360,000 followers throughout her platforms, made it her full-time job, and pivoted multiple times in her journey. She is the host of The Real Reel Podcast, a show where she speaks to entrepreneurs, business leaders, creators, and everyone in between talking about the real reel - not the highlight reel - the CEO and founder of Rella, a management tool made for influencers to run their business. We discuss how she got into the influencer space before it was really established, when she knew it was time to leave her corporate job and become a full-time influencer, what made her decide to start her business Rella, what she's learned along the way, the power of networking and much more. Tune in to learn: - How to build not only an audience but a true community - The biggest lesson she's learned while starting a business - Key advice for businesses & brands looking to get into influencer marketing - What you should be doing if you're wanting to become a full-time influencer - Social media trends & how the online space is changing - Finding the right co-founders for your business & how she went about this Resources Website: rellasocial.com Natalie Barbu Instagram: instagram.com/NATALIEBARBU/ Rella Instagram: instagram.com/rellasocial/ SHOP MERCH: https://madeithappenpod.com/shop Sponsored by: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business https://www.thecontractsmarket.com?ref=sarahhaefling Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out and amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
An award-winning social entrepreneur, Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC. Cheekbone Beauty is a digitally native direct to consumer brand that is helping Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand while using the concept of Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) in the brands ethos and in developing products. Creating a new segment in the beauty industry - Sustainable Socially Conscious Beauty. Jennifer Harper has been making a name for herself in the beauty industry for a number of years but has been gaining popularity quickly after being on the hit CBC show, Dragons Den in 2019. Cheekbone Beauty's mission is to help every Indigenous youth see and feel their enormous value in the world while creating sustainable cosmetics. Cheekbone Beauty is committed to donating 2% of revenues to organizations that support Indigenous youth. During Cheekbone Beauty's infancy, Jenn endured a heavy personal loss with the suicide of her brother B.J. This loss, though difficult, has remained a driving force behind the desire to see Cheekbone Beauty succeed with its mission, to empower Indigenous youth. In addition to Cheekbone's mission, she strives to educate as many people as possible about the Residential School System and the effects it has had on my family and friends through decades of generational trauma. She speaks regularly to university, college and high school students about social entrepreneurship, empathy and the history of her First Nations family. She has also been invited to speak to various entrepreneur groups, women in business associations, Apple Canada and First Nations organizations. In 2019, Jenn was named ‘Women of the Year' by Chatelaine Magazine. We discuss Jenn's journey to entrepreneurship and where the idea for Cheekbone Beauty first came from, what building a sustainable socially conscious beauty brand really means, incorporating Indigenous Knowledge into the processes of the business and thinking about the next seven generations, and much more. Tune in to hear about: How Jenn learned how to start a business after getting the idea for Cheekbone Beauty Creating this new segment in the beauty industry - Sustainable Socially Conscious Beauty Her experience on Dragon's Den and her biggest takeaway from the experience Getting into retail stores such as Sephora and the processes she went through Finding work-life balance as an entrepreneur Resources: Website: www.cheekbonebeauty.com Use code MADEITHAPPEN15 for 15% off your order! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheekbonebeauty/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheekbonebeauty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheekbonebeauty LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/cheekbone-beauty Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-JpqTI-QdLv1vtCotPArQ SHOP MERCH: https://madeithappenpod.com/shop Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out and amplifies your business!
This week's episode is featuring Katie Zeppieri, founder of The MicDrop Agency and one of today's leading voices & thought leaders on empowerment. Through her work as a social entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, podcast host and social influencer, Katie is at the forefront of conversations surrounding leadership, self-development, women, youth, mental health, and business for social good. Katie is the Founder of The MicDrop Agency, an innovative PR and talent agency with a 360-degree approach to building the reach and impact of their clients. They combine a traditional PR approach with a "scrappy" hustle that includes active pitching for media, speaking, social influencer and partnership opportunities. From personal brands to corporate brands, they amplify the work and voices of their clients and help propel their growth. Katie Zeppieri is a thought provoking and motivational speaker leading talks on Personal Branding, Mentorship, Mental Health, Career Development, Building Confidence and Leading with Impact. She has spoken across North America, including on the TED Talk international stage in Vancouver, Boy & Girls Club of Metro Denver and Google and Microsoft Headquarters. She is a frequent on-air radio contributor on Toronto's NEWSTALK 1010 AM station and the host of the “Together We Rise” Podcast. Whether she is delivering a keynote, leading an interactive workshop, speaking on a panel of experts or hosting an event, Katie engages audiences and inspires them to take action. We talk about: Katie's journey into professional speaking and entrepreneurship The power of your personal brand and making connections How to build your personal brand around your business Building a truly sustainable business that's also driven by passion How to break into the speaking industry & finding your topic What to do if you want to find paid speaking opportunities And so much more! Resources: Website: https://katiezeppieri.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiezeppieri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-zeppieri-1b58983b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieZeppieri The MicDrop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themicdropagency/ SHOP NEW PODCAST MERCH: madeithappenpod.com/shop Sponsored by: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This special edition episode of Made it Happen is in partnership with Timber + Plumb to announce the official winners of the Stay Golden Grant! The Stay Golden Grant is an initiative created by the Timber + Plumb team, to give back to local businesses. Last year Timber + Plumb gave $1,000 to one amazing local business but this year they are giving $1,000 to one business AND $500 to another equally deserving business that needs a little pick-me up to push them another step forward! They will also be offering a 6 month mentorship from Markie at Timber + Plumb for both businesses. Markie and I discuss the creation of the Stay Golden Grant and why giving back to our community is so important. She also shares details on the first year of running the grant in 2021, and now this year's grant process & round of applicants! We then welcome last year's winner of the grant; Zule from Zule Eats, to tell us about her experience winning the grant, and her mentorship experience with Markie. We then announce the TWO official winners of the Stay Golden Grant (including their LIVE reactions!) We will then welcome the first-place winner to join us and tell us about her amazing business, along with sharing her plans for the winnings! Huge thank you to Timber + Plumb for creating this amazing initiative to help local businesses during this time. It is truly inspiring and I am honored to be partnering with them for the official grant announcement! Tune in to the full special edition episode to find out who the winners are! Resources: Markie Tuckett's Made it Happen Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WDMAVub1UHNsxI9K0oHZZ?si=258e148daf2a4263 Timber + Plumb: https://www.timberplumb.com/ Timber + Plumb Blog: https://www.timberplumb.com/blog-feature Zule Eats: https://www.zuleeats.ca/ Podcast Brought to you by: Elevatepodcastco.com Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's WE RISE episode is featuring Andrea Descargar, CEO and founder of ECOVANA, a Canadian based environmentally conscious company, committed to quality, ethical practices, animal cruelty-free, and eco-friendly products to eliminate single-use plastic. Andrea Descargar, has over 6 years of plastics recycling and waste management experience. She has successfully developed and executed several projects such as "Zero Waste in Industrial Manufacturing", "Plastics Scrap Recycling Programs" in North America, and is an active member of the first ECAT 2020 (Essex Climate Change Team). She is determined to shake up the recycling industry in North America, steering the way to a zero waste utopia.The spark of Ecovana ignited after years of frustration with Canada's outdated, flawed recycling system. It all began while working in a Sales position at a Plastic reprocessing company in Windsor, Ontario. After conducting various waste audits in industrial manufacturers factories, and recycling centers; witnessing millions of pounds of plastics making it's way to the landfill took it's toll. Living with the guilt weighed heavily to push for a solution. We talk about:- The good growing pains of being a business owner- The challenges of growing a team and hiring - Focusing on the outcomes as opposed to the challenges or setbacks - Going from ecommerce to opening a storefront & signing a commercial lease - Building her community and having an open-door policy And much more!Resources:Website: www.ecovana.ca/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ecovana.caSponsored by:Girl Gang Code https://thegirlgang.ca/r?id=m1u36bThree Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Linsay Moran, the co-founder of Unwrapit! Linsay Moran is the co-founder of Unwrapit, a tech startup that wants to decarbonize corporate gifting and make it more green -- this is especially relevant with climate change and the severe impact that supply chain issues are having on businesses. Unwrapit is a solution to that. Corporate gifting is a $242B industry and climbing, projected to reach $306 Billion by 2024. Many corporate gifting solutions consist of physical gifts and merchandise that is ultimately destined for a landfill. Unwrapit is creating a new paradigm for corporate gifting experiences by offering relationship-building options for forward thinking people in the form of unique gift cards, subscriptions and other virtual offerings that will help reduce waste caused by corporate gifting.Prior to becoming a co-founder of Unwrapit, Linsay Moran helped bring a spotlight to women as an executive at Women of Influence.The corporate gifting market has typically been viewed as an industry with only a limited amount of corporate swag options to gift -- branded totes, notepads pens, and gift cards. Now, companies are seeing the benefit in partnering with retailers and merchants that their employees want and valueso gifts are actually enjoyed and used versus thrown away. Unwrapit is committed to taking the waste out of corporate gifting. Do we need another tote, especially with ‘the cotton tote' crisis? (An organic cotton tote needs to be used 20,000 times to offset its overall impact of production, according to a 2018 study ). Unwrapit gifts are rarely physical products, and are transferred virtually, eliminating any environmental implications associated with physical shipping.We talk about:- Being a woman in tech, but not technical and feeling that imposter syndrome in the industry- Creating an authentically curated network- Her role as a female founder and mentor having worked with incredible leaders in the space- A unique method to finding the perfect co-founders - Sustainability as a business and how make these important changes And much more!Resources:Unwrapit website: https://www.unwrapit.com/ Linsay Moran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linsaymoran/ Sponsored by:Girl Gang Code https://thegirlgang.ca/r?id=m1u36b Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's WE RISE episode is featuring Colleen Stark, founder of Canoe Point Design Co.!Collen is a brand and web designer, brand strategist, and serial entrepreneur. Her goal in life is to create the business of her dreams to support the lifestyle she wants and to help others do the same by creating strategic, beautiful visuals that support and encourage business success.She's worked with clients who have been featured in Entrepreneur, Bustle, Martha Stewart Weddings, and more. These women are at the top of their game and being a part of their journey is what lights her up and fuels her fire. We talk about:- Being a serial entrepreneur and how to know when to actually act on a new business idea - Hiring a business coach and how to find the right fit for YOU- Being a mother while running a business & time management - Being authentic on social media as a business owner- Branding advice for a new business owner & attracting your ideal audience And so much more!Resources:Website: https://canoepointdesignco.ca/ Sponsored by:The Girl Gang https://thegirlgang.ca/r?id=m1u36b Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This special edition episode is brought to you by EPICentre's Venture Women Program, featuring Penny Cardelli founder of Snow Peak Cold Brew and Lauren McReynolds & Tanis Jaques founders of Charming Sally!Lauren and Tanis, two social golfers and fashion enthusiasts, met in the summer of 2019 at a Ladies' s golf event. Since then, they've golfed together every week and continuously discussed the lack of availability of feminine, flattering and functional golf clothing. As another golf season approached, they decided it was time to do something about it and, Charming Sally was born.While designing their initial collection they also discovered how over consumerism and an increased use of synthetic fabrics has had a huge negative impact on the environment. Their mission is to offer the modern female golfer a more sustainable and ethical option in women's golf apparel without the compromise of high style. Charming Sally is a fashion forward lifestyle brand supporting women on a path of discovery and connection with herself, people and the planet.Snow Peak Cold Brew is a local beverage company that delivers fresh cold brew coffees and teas right to your door! We use local ingredients while remaining environmentally conscious to bring you the best product possible! We brew our coffee/tea for 24 hours to let the flavours shine through. In each bottle you can find local honey, simple ingredients, and a bold flavour to keep you energized for the whole day! We hope to be your favourite cold brew supplier!We talk about:- Starting up their product-based businesses- The importance of listening to your audience & gaining feedback- Building a community around your business - Marketing your product and building brand awarenessAnd much more!EPICentre strives to build a more inclusive and innovative ecosystem to support women changemakers through the EPIC VentureWomen Program. This program provides female founders and co-founders the opportunity to explore their ideas, increase their entrepreneurial skills, and build a business that is future-proof.Since late August, seven women-led ventures have been engaging in several workshops, networking events, team-building exercises, group discussions, mentor and advisory meetings, and more.Join us on Thursday, December 9th for the VentureWomen Final Pitch Competition where each of the seven ventures will pitch their business idea to a panel of judges and LIVE audience. Three awards, sponsored by the Shibley Righton LLP, Lucas Imagine Fund, and Logic Executive Search & Workplace Solutions, will be available to the presenting teams:Top Pitch Award: $3,000She Inspires Award: $1,000People's Choice Award: $1,000The People's Choice Award will be determined by the LIVE audience. A voting poll will be available after each team has presented for the audience to vote on their favourite pitch.Register Now at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NzmYFOubSq-OPDltLaVPnQ Resources:Charming Sally Website: charmingsally.caInstagram: @charmingsally_Snow Peak Cold BrewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowpeakcoldbrew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowpeakcoldbrew/Website: https://www.snowpeakcoldbrew.ca/Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram:&
This special edition episode is brought to you by EPICentre's Venture Women Program, featuring Alex Wilder, founder of Future of Science Network & Jacqui Verellen, founder of Verellen Music Academy!The FoS Shoppe is a STEM themed apparel shop with the purpose of funding an up and coming nonprofit, the Future of Science (FoS) Network. FoS strives to bring diverse industry professionals into secondary school classrooms and bridge the gap between groups in STEM fields.Miss. Jacqui started her musical journey at the age of 4. Having a very musical family, Jacqueline began playing the piano and singing for fun. Soon after, she started lessons with her very first music teacher. Thanks to the fantastic instruction of her music teachers, Jacqueline went on to study at the University of Western Ontario where she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Music. Additionally, Jacqueline completed the Music Business program at Humber College. After graduating she decided to move to Toronto to continue teaching and to immerse herself in the creative arts. Jacqui taught over 300 young students in Early Childhood Music Programs, and designed curriculum for two academies in the Toronto area. Whilst doing so, Jacqui studied Developmental Psychology to design her very own Music Munchkin's classes around the developmental stages of learning.We talk about:- Fears of starting a business & how to overcome this- Organization & time management tips for business and school - How they took their idea & actually turned it into a business- Valuable resources for starting a business & what they've learned so farEPICentre strives to build a more inclusive and innovative ecosystem to support women changemakers through the EPIC VentureWomen Program. This program provides female founders and co-founders the opportunity to explore their ideas, increase their entrepreneurial skills, and build a business that is future-proof.Since late August, seven women-led ventures have been engaging in several workshops, networking events, team-building exercises, group discussions, mentor and advisory meetings, and more.Join us on Thursday, December 9th for the VentureWomen Final Pitch Competition where each of the seven ventures will pitch their business idea to a panel of judges and LIVE audience. Three awards, sponsored by the Shibley Righton LLP, Lucas Imagine Fund, and Logic Executive Search & Workplace Solutions, will be available to the presenting teams:Top Pitch Award: $3,000She Inspires Award: $1,000People's Choice Award: $1,000The People's Choice Award will be determined by the LIVE audience. A voting poll will be available after each team has presented for the audience to vote on their favourite pitch.Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NzmYFOubSq-OPDltLaVPnQResources:Verellen Music Academy: www.verellenmusicacademy.comFoS: www.facebook.com/FoSNetworkPodcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward, co-founders of the multi-faceted influencer and PR agency, Shine & founders of The BodCon. Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward are the co-founders of the multi-faceted influencer and PR agency, Shine. After launching Shine PR January 2015, the team quickly saw the opportunity to fill a void in the influencer landscape. In November 2015, Shine Influencers was born, built to serve as a resource for brands and marketing/PR agencies with one-on-one talent management and campaign strategy consulting.Building on the rapid success, the team has expanded to represent celebrities, athletes, and social talent with offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Montreal.After witnessing the incredible conversations taking place in the social space around body confidence, Founders of Shine Talent Group, Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward wanted to build a platform that would help amplify these voices and allow this community to share in an experience that would bring people together and help further the impact of this movement.The BodCon now includes a weekly podcast and mini events throughout the year leading up to our annual conference. Through these initiatives we bring our network together and delve deeper into topics that surround the body confidence journey.We talk about:- Transitioning from Public Relations focus to the influencer space- Changes in the influencer industry over the past 6 years - Key elements to making it in the influencer space as a creator & an agency- The two sides of social media & finding your positive community - How the BodCon got started and the impact it has- Breaking into the influencer space & their unique tactic of finding key partnersResources:Shine: shinetalentgroup.com/BodCon: thebodcon.com/Sponsored by:Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Jaime Bell, founder of Contracts Market! Jaime Bell is a business lawyer and founder of Contracts Market, which provides legal contract templates for Canadian entrepreneurs. After working in corporate law for almost a decade, Jaime wanted to create and easier and more affordable way for freelancers to get instant access to lawyer-drafted and industry specific contracts without the steep legal fees. She created Contracts Market as a one-stop shop for business owners to get the contracts needed to run their business so they can feel confident knowing they are legally protected. We talk about:- What made her decide to get into law- Transitioning from corporate law to starting her own business - Resources she used to overcome the fears of starting a business - One item that is often overlooked by business owners - but can have a HUGE impact!- Starting not one, but two businesses during the pandemic - How contracts can truly impact your business & services Resources:Website: www.thecontractsmarket.comInstagram: @contractsmarket Get a Contract: www.thecontractsmarket.comSponsored by:Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Betty Gulko, Confidence + Mindset Consultant/Coach, Inspiring Speaker, Podcast Founder Host Chat w Betty and Positivity Infused Content Creator!After receiving a double masters degree and working in the field of therapy with children on the Autistic Spectrum, Betty Gulko began to pursue her passion for creativity. She started her business and blog SuchaBetty, LLC while working as an editorial fashion stylist in NYC and sharing her own fashion, beauty, and lifestyle creations on Instagram. With her passion to inspire and positivity infused content, she began to mentor teens about self esteem. Betty, ‘your glow up bestie', is now spreading her personal story to inspire each and every one of you, young or old, to believe that through your mindset and confidence you can change the direction of your life. Through one on one consulting/coaching, Betty guides you towards elevating your life from the inside out to GLOW UP in all areas of your life - Confidence on Video, Confidence in Dating, Confidence with your Voice. Join The GLOW UP Club today.We talk about:- How her childhood in foster care led her to build barriers & struggle to find who she was - The transition from being a Behavioral Therapist, to a Stylist, to a Business Owner & Coach- Confidence tips for anyone struggling with self-esteem & building her GLOW UP Community - How she lefts herself up when she is feeling down or unmotivated & what inspires herAnd much more!Resources:Website: www.bettygulko.com Social Media: @bettygulko @chatwithbetty Sponsored by:Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Sophie Gray, founder of DiveThru!Sophie Gray is the founder of DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you DiveThru what you go thru. They work with mental health professionals to create resources that help you to take charge of your mental wellbeing.Sophie shares her work with an audience of over 400,000 through her personal social channels. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, People, Women's Health, Refinery29, Marie Claire, Yahoo, Shape, Self, and many more.Sophie had built an audience of over 500,000 people through her social channels where she regularly talked about physical wellness. In reality? Her mental health was struggling. She was continually pretending to be fine when she was, in fact, very much not fine.Flash forward, Sophie was traveling for work, and her mental health had had enough. Upon boarding a connecting flight, her body and mind revolted and threw her into a full on panic attack. The end result? A 38 hour drive home… 3200 kilometers to be exact.After arriving home from her cross country drive, she realized she could no longer pretend things were fine and embarked on a journey that involved a whole lot of crying, journaling, therapy and self-realizations.After finding stable ground, Sophie began sharing her experience with her audience. She was both comforted and upset to learn that so many people felt the same as she did. She also realized quickly that there wasn't a place where people could discuss their experiences and learn about themselves at the same time. Additionally, she saw that mental health support often came (and continues to come) with a high price tag or academic terminology that gets in the way of accessing help.Because of this and a desire to prevent others from feeling like they were going to shit their pants and throw up at the same time, Sophie began building DiveThru.We talk about: - Transitioning from the fitness industry to the mental health field - Going from a solopreneur to building a team with DiveThru- Advice for anyone struggling with mental health right now- Challenges she's overcome and fundraising through the pandemic - Dealing with self-doubt as a business owner - How she takes care of her mental health while running a business & advice for other entrepreneurs And much more!Sophie also answers some listener questions and a quick rapid-fire question round! Resources:DiveThruWebsite: divethru.com/Instagram: instagram.com/letsdivethru/Sophie Gray Instagram: instagram.com/sophiegray/Sponsored by:Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's juicy episode is featuring Monique Bryan; an international speaker, workshop host and executive producer of personal brands. Following her battle with breast cancer, Monique built her multi-faceted branding platform on the principles of presence, audience, and sound marketing strategy to leverage her expertise and thirst for self-motivated results. Monique has a BA in fashion design, three startups under her belt (so she knows a bit about entrepreneur life) and has developed programming in partnership with companies throughout Asia and exciting global brands like PayPal, Burberry, Toms Shoes and Shopify. Bringing over 15 years of top-level industry experience in the areas of product development, entrepreneurship, branding, business development, and personal styling today, today Monique runs a successful personal brand consultancy while being a brand herself. When you work with her, you're getting a creative director for your brand. She will train you on how to clarify your messaging, build your unique brand personality and up-level your style profile so you can amplify your credibility in your industry and use your personal brand as a visual communication power tool. Monique is a breast cancer survivor and has grown an engaged community of over 15,700+ people on social media, while in remission. She is also the host of a 5 Star rated Podcast, The Juicy CEO, speaks on international stages and has been featured on Global television, in Entrepreneur and Elle Magazine, Bustle, and countless podcasts. Her motto is, “Our personal brand is all we have, so it is your job to control the message going out about you.We talk about:- The importance of your reputation in the marketplace and what people find when they google you- Going from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and what to consider before transitioning full-time - How being diagnosed with breast cancer pushed her to do what she wanted to be doing all along- What you can be doing right now if you're looking to become a speaker at events- How to clean up your online presence & really build your personal brand to who you want to be- Having a face and personality to your business while disconnecting your personal brandPlus fun rapid-fire questions to finish off! ResourcesMonique Bryan Website:www.moniquebryan.com/ Instagram:www.instagram.com/moniquebryan_co/Sponsored by:Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This episode is featuring Jass Stupak, Holistic Nutritionist & Founder of Nourish with Jass!As a new holistic nutritionist, Jass was working 3 different jobs in order to “make it” as a self-employed, private practice practitioner. Through trial and error, she pushed herself until she was the best nutritionist she could be for her clients. Just one year later, Jass took her nutrition business full-time and never looked back. Today, she is the go-to nutritionist mentor that helps new nutritionists build their businesses from the ground up. As someone who has been through it all, Jass teaches all her secrets and experiences through her 1:1 Bloom in Business program or her self-paced program.We talk about:- How her business started through Instagram & how to get noticed online- The toxic mentality of having to have a 6-figure business and how to overcome this messaging- How her own personal experience got her into nutrition- The struggle of setting prices and trying to 'please' clients - Taking her side-hustle full-timeAnd much more!ResourcesWebsite: www.nourishwithjass.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/nourishwithjass/Sponsored by:Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Elevate Podcast Co. Elevatepodcastco.comPodcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.comPowered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Katy Williams, founder of Miller Box Co.!"Currently a full-time Events Manager, I assist in the planning and execution of weddings, corporate retreats, & hotel events. Growing up, I always had a passion for giving in every sense of the word. I often used my creativity to connect my family and friends through family outings & events. My love for gifting really became apparent when I moved away from home and began to miss the connection I craved celebrating every birthday and holiday with my family. Enter Miller Box Co. Truth be told, I was never a fan of giving a gift that didn't have a purpose or convey any emotions. I love seeing someone cry or laugh when they read a note card, or smile when they see those bath salts they've been asking for. I started this business to follow my passion for supporting small businesses, sourcing quality products that people love & lessening our impact on the environment with reusable gift boxes made from recycled materials. " We talk about:- How her parent's story inspired the business through thoughtful gift-giving - What business platforms have been key in her success - Why she decided to donate a portion of all sales to a local organization - What marketing strategies have led to the growth in Miller Box Co.- The behind the scenes of running a business with a full-time job And more!Resources:Website: https://millerboxco.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millerboxco/Sponsored by:Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20Podcast Brought to you by:Elevatepodcastco.com Powered by:www.buzzsprout.com/Connect With Us:Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast
This week's episode is featuring Katie and Jenni, founders of The Girl Gang Canada!The Girl Gang Canada is an online collective of small, female-forward, Canadian businesses. Their mission is to encourage each other to reach goals above and beyond through collaborations, events, promotions and wholesale opportunities. They are all about community, integrity, honesty, inclusivity, empowerment and our fellow girl gang's successes. Not only does The Girl Gang give you access to unique and exclusively Canadian-made goods, but they provide a platform to showcase the top Canadian creatives and local goods and service providers nationwide. Shop local, shop national, shop Canadian.We talk about:- Building the community of 'The Girl Gang'- The benefits of supporting small businesses - How to grow an online e-commerce store - Learning how to set boundaries in your business and saying no- Knowing your worth and how to price your products- The biggest lesson they learned as entrepreneurs early on in their business And more!ResourcesWebsitewww.thegirlgang.caInstagramwww.instagram.com/thegirlgang.ca Made it Happen Powered by; Podcast Agency:www.elevatepodcastco.com
This week's guest is featuring Courtney St. Croix, the founder of LeadHer Publishing & The LeadHer Collective. She is a 10x Bestselling Author, Publishing Coach, Podcast Producer, and Business Mentor. If you are looking to write your own book or want to be a published author, this episode is for you!Courtney is here to be your partner in taking your concept from IDEA to BESTSELLER. The LeadHer Collective is for womxn who lead themselves and others. LeadHer serveswomxn in many different ways, including through daily social media inspiration, group leadership programs, 1:1 coaching, mentorship, The LeadHer Show (Podcast) and of course, inside LeadHer Publishing we assist women who are ready to become authors.LeadHer Publishing supports womxn who want to become authors with varying authorship programs. Collaborative Author Projects are for the women with no time to think let alone write a whole book; her Self- Publishing Course is for the woman who wants to figure it out herself, and her 1:1 Publishing and Mentorship spaces are for women with a solid book plan who just want to write and delegate the rest.We talk about:- How she got into publishing - What roadblocks she has overcome in her journey to starting her business- The process of becoming a published author- How to overcome the imposter syndrome of becoming an author- How to self-publish your own book & the benefits - What to do first if you want to write a book but don't know where to start- Getting over the fear and logistics of publishingAnd more!ResourcesLeadHER website www.lead-her.comSelf-Publish Plannerwww.lead-her.com/selfpublishplannerPodcast Brought to you by:Podcast Agency, Elevate Podcast Co.www.elevatepodcastco.com
This week's episode is featuring Elise Gasbarrino, Editor-in-Chief at Style Canada, and founder of Pink Pearl Canada.Elise has spent over a decade establishing herself in the world of fashion and lifestyle. Living in New York City for the majority of that time and working for iconic brands such as Oscar de la Renta and British luxury brand Burberry.Elise is passionate about her involvement in initiatives that support women. Her entrepreneurial spirit has led her to invest in female-founded start-up organizations. Her personal experience with cancer lead her to found Pink Pearl Canada, a registered Canadian charitable organization focused on bringing together young women affected by cancer through a network of peer support and innovative programs.Elise is a recipient of the Burberry Icon Award, has been recognized by Cancer Care Ontario with their Human Touch Award, and received the Community Leadership Award from her alma mater The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University.We talk about:- Taking risks as an entrepreneur - Purchasing Style.ca and the growth of Style Canada- Starting her own charitable organization after her own personal experience with cancer- Balancing her time with running two businesses- Challenges she's overcome with her businessAnd more!Resourcesstyle.ca/pinkpearlcanada.org/
This week's episode is featuring Sonya Denton, founder of weDstll!weDstll was founded by Sonya Denton, a former CBC and CTV reporter and news anchor who developed vitiligo early in her career. Since then, she prioritized health and wellness and eventually, her skin cleared up. During her journey, she discovered her passion: sharing the right information to help people focus on becoming the best version of themselves. weDstll is a mobile beauty app that matches shoppers with each other and natural beauty brands based on their shared values such as sustainability, philanthropy, ethical, vegan, cruelty-free. This is a first of its kind beauty platform that connects like-minded users through contextual storytelling, meanwhile focusing on both inner and outer beauty. Sonya Denton, founder and CEO of weDstll saw a lack of transparency with many brands regarding how products are made, sourced and distributed and created weDstll to help bridge this gap by only working with honest, transparent and clean companies. We talk about: - Where the idea for weDstll came from- What surprised her about the beauty industry- Hiring passion over skills- Transitioning from broadcasting to entrepreneurship - Marketing her new start-upAnd more!Resources:wedstll.comPodcast Agency:elevatepodcastco.com
This WE RISE episode is featuring Monica Borrelli, founder of Melt Skincare & Melt Body Health!Born in Windsor, Ontario Canada and raised in an entrepreneurial family, Monica is the founder and owner of Melt Body Health & Melt Skincare. At a young age, Monica found her three passions: entrepreneurship, nutrition and skincare. After studying the science of Nutrition and graduating in 2017 from The University of Western Ontario with her Bachelors of Science in Food and Nutrition, Monica's journey began. She set out to help others feel more confident and comfortable in their skin with body contouring and skin tightening treatments as well as a skincare line that focuses solely on serums - her favorite skincare product. Monica has always been fascinated with the science behind body treatments and skincare and has been influenced by serums since they were the only products that agreed with her sensitive skin. Educating and exciting others to take care of their skin and body, lead a healthy lifestyle to increase longevity and improve their quality of life has always been Monica's true inspiration. Her overall objective is to educate consumers, inspire them to look and feel better, become more confident with their skin and body and teach them how to live a healthy enjoyable life save and effective skincare products and body enhancing treatments.We talk about:- What she learned coming from a family of entrepreneurs - How her background in nutrition led her to start her own business- Why patience and consistency is key in entrepreneurship - Knowing your strengths and why outsourcing is critical- Starting a podcast for her business & using it to educate - Learning how to give up control in your business & finding the right peopleAnd more!Resourceswww.meltbodyhealth.comwww.meltskincare.comBeyond the Skin Podcastanchor.fm/monica-borrelli/episodes/Beyond-the-SkinRISE Windsor-Essexwww.risewindsoressex.com
This week's episode is featuring Tedi Bezna, founder of Tedi Bezna Digital Marketing!Tedi has been working in Digital Marketing for over 6 years and specializes in search engine optimization, web content strategy, and conversion rate optimization. She brings a wealth of experience working with clients ranging from mom-and-pop local businesses to international beauty and restaurant brands. She is passionate about making SEO accessible by providing education to her community and clients and delivering her services with transparency and integrity. Tedi is a third-generation entrepreneur, wife, and mama living in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.We talk about:- How coming from generations of entrepreneurs shaped her path to starting her own business & what she learned from them- Bouncing back from uncertain times and advice for others going through a setback- The hard truths about balancing chasing your dreams and managing everyday responsibilities - Keeping motivated with her business even when feeling down- How she set herself apart as a service provider - and how you can too!And more!ResourcesTedi Bezna:https://tedibezna.com/
This week's episode is featuring Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels!Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel's Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless awards. Cole is a passionate entrepreneur, published author, and sought after speaker. Julie is no stranger to the media, having appeared on NBC's The Today Show, HLN's Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, among many others. As a blogger and writer, her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Today's Parent, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Chicken Soup For the Soul - Power Moms and numerous websites.When she's not juggling her busy family and professional life, Julie is an engaged community member serving on boards and volunteering. She is passionate about women's issues, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and social justice.We talk about:- The importance of brands having a face for their business and being relatable - Managing her time running a business with six children- Her personal story of why she wanted to start her own business- Advice for getting featured and business PR- The struggles of working mother's during the pandemicAnd more!Resources:mabelslabels.ca
This special edition episode brought to you in partnership with EPICentre's Venture Women Progam is featuring Stephanie and Jillian founders of McCallum and Tiessen Development & Sarah Haefling founder of Elevate Podcast Co., with special guest host, Sydney Thompson from EPICentre.Stephanie and Jillian co-founded M&T development in the spring of 2021 with a vision of expanding the options available for affordable housing and socially responsible development. The pair had worked together for nearly a decade in the not-for-profit Sector and were motivated by the number of seniors they seen who were living in deteriorating houses with few affordable alternatives beyond long term care homes. Stephanie and Jillian had been successfully renovating, renting and investing in real estate for many years and realized that they had the passion and the skill set to expand their work in this area. When Jillian set off to find a builder to build a coach house for another business she owns hosting short term property rentals she quickly discovered that the local market didn't offer many turn-key options for this type of a small build. At the same time, Stephanie was pursuing courses to become a registered home builder in Ontario so that she could expand her opportunities from house flipping to include land development and new builds. As women managing jobs and family priorities the two overcame many challenges to make their passion a reality. Tune in to hear more about their story. Sarah Haefling founded Elevate Podcast Co. in January of 2021. After launching and hosting her own podcast, Made it Happen, in May of 2020, the podcast had grown rapidly and gained a lot of traction, which led to many amazing partnerships and sponsorships, along with being ranked in the Top 40 Entrepnureship Podcast in Canada. Through Made it Happen, Sarah found a true passion for podcasting and wanted to help other business owners and entrepreneurs launch a podcast of their own. After being approached by many individuals, she saw the real need for this kind of service in the industry, as it continued to grow quickly. With her background in Business in Marketing coming in, she officially launched her business earlier this year and looks forward to what is to come with Elevate Podcast Co. Resources:McCallum and Tiessen DevelopmentWebsite launching in late July at www.mccallumandtiessendevelopment.com Facebook: @mandtdevelopment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallum.tiessendevelopment/Join one of their upcoming information sessions to learn more about Additional Dwelling Units and the pricing and design options for their small home models.Elevate Podcast Co.www.elevatepodcastco.com/www.instagram.com/elevatepodcastco/www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-podcast-co/Made it Happenmadeithappenpod.com/www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcastEPICentre Venture Women Programwww.epicentreuwindsor.ca/epic-venturewomen
This special edition episode brought to you in partnership with EPICentre's Venture Women Progam is featuring Violet Azenabor and Ziquita Riberdy!Ziquita Riberdy is the founder of Divide Magazine, a digital, global centric, contemporary art magazine focused on showcasing artworks from emerging artists and interviewing established creators.Divide Magazine pre launched in October of 2020, during the pandemic, and has accelerated it's growth since then with over 500 artists submissions and thousands on readers on Issuu.comViolet Azenabor is the founder of Canvas of Diamonds! She has a background as a marketing strategist and content creator, which she used to build her personal YouTube channel to over 42,000 subscribers. She's also worked with companies in Canada and the United States to build and execute their marketing strategies. Now she is using her experience in marketing to grow her new business, Canvas of Diamonds. They are an online store that sells Diamond Painting Kits for people interesting in picking up a fun, new, and relaxing arts and crafts hobby. At Canvas of Diamonds, they believe that everyone should have a creative outlet and they strive to provide just that with their shimmering Diamond Painting Kits and Accessories. Similar to paint by numbers or cross-stitching, Diamond Painting is a fun and relaxing hobby in which you apply thousands of resin “diamonds” to a coded adhesive canvas. The end product leaves you with your very own creation of a sparkling Canvas of Diamonds to decorate your home.We talk about:- What made them decide to start their own business & join Venture Women- Challenges in the creative industry as a business- Barriers to entry in the market- Learning PR quickly and the two sides of gaining press- Essentials on social media as a business owner- Behind the scenes of their business people don't seeAnd more! ResourcesDivide MagazineWebsite: https://dividemagazine.com/ Canvas of DiamondsWebsite: https://www.canvasofdiamonds.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canvasofdiamonds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canvasofdiamonds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@canvasofdiamonds?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canvas-of-diamondsEPICentre Venture Women Programwww.epicentreuwindsor.ca/epic-venturewomen
This special edition episode brought to you in partnership with EPICentre's Venture Women Progam is featuring Erika Pozzuoli, founder of Pure Mentality, and Carla Bragança, founder of Bazar Brazil.Erika Pozzuoli is a Certified Aromatherapist, registered social worker and mental health worker. She is the owner of Pure Mentality, Mental Wellness Boutique, offering one of a kind services and products that promote mental wellness and self-care.Carla Bragança is an industrial engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. She is also business and project management certified. After maternity, this busy life wasn't fitting her lifestyle anymore and she decided to take control of her own future. In 2020 she started an Academia career and also founded with her husband Bazar Brazil, which is an online business that sells Brazilian products. Bazar Brazil has as purpose to offer Brazilians and lovers of Brazil the most renowned brands and products with unique flavours from their beloved country. The goal of her business is to unite and strengthen the Brazilian community by disclosing their culture and traditions in the Windsor-Essex region, besides inspiring other communities to discover a whole new world of unique flavors.We talk about:- Where the idea for their own business came from- What made them apply to Venture Women Program - Fears they had to overcome with starting their businesses- The importance of self-care as a business owner and time-management tips- The loneliness of entrepreneurship & finding your community And more!ResourcesMy Pure Mentalitywww.mypurementality.caInstagram & Facebook@mypurementality Bazar Brazilwww.bazarbrazil.ca Instagram & Facebook@bazarbrazilEPICentre Venture Women Programwww.epicentreuwindsor.ca/epic-venturewomen
This week's episode is featuring Moria Hazan, founder of Mor Media!Moria is a CEO coach and Marketing Consultant helping Female CEO's Elevate their brands, Raise their impact and Activate their income to create a new ERA.She's an ex-corporate Marketing and E-commerce specialist that managed a multi-million dollar portfolio and 50x it in under 2 years, and now helps women create that success without sacrificing health for hustle.We talk about:- Going from managing portfolio's of brands to helping women create success without sacrificing health and hustle- How a personal experience pushed her to start her dream business- Hustle mentality and how to avoid it- Recognizing the signs of burnout- Differentiating her business from other coaches & how to attract your dream clients- Building authority online as a business owner-Finding the right business coach for youAnd more!Resourceswww.mormedianyc.com/Podcast Productionwww.elevatepodcastco.com/Get social with us!www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/SponsorsThree Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20
This week's episode is featuring Diana Nguyen of Lux Second Chance! Diana is a former trader/analyst who now curates luxury goods from US, Canada and France.When Diana's banking career took her overseas to Asia, she discovered her love for designer luxury goods. Diana quickly noticed that the pre-loved consignment market in Asia was far more advanced compared to North American markets. When she returned to Toronto, she decided to launch Lux Second Chance by selling 23 of her own handbags and applied the same knowledge of the stock market to secondhand -- buy and sell wisely. Lux Second Chance brings the world's best pre-loved designer luxury goods into the palm of your hands. Lux Second Chance source and curate beautiful collections of high-end brands, featuring both timeless classics, and trendy, in-the-moment items – many of which are not available in North American markets. Some rare pieces even come from private sales, having never been available on retail shelves. From only the most discerning, reputable, and prestigious consignment shops from London, Paris, New York, and other designer-obsessed cities, right to your front door.We talk about:- Transitioning from the banking world to being an entrepreneur and how it wasn't the 'slow-paced' path she thought it would be- Some background on fast fashion and how her company works towards sustainability- Expanding her business to a new country each year and how she has managed this growth- How people can shop second-hand wisely and what to look for- What marketing tactic she used to really get 'over the hump' - Putting processes in place and setting up her business for longevity And more!Resourcesluxsecondchance.com/www.instagram.com/luxsecondchance/Podcast Productionwww.elevatepodcastco.com/Get social with us!www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/SponsorsThree Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20
This week's WE RISE episode is sponsored by WEtech Alliance!WEtech Alliance provides Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent tech and tech-enabled entrepreneurs and companies with business services, training, mentorship and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale to the next level and build a dynamic culture and a community of innovation. WEtech Alliance has served as the catalyst for technology and innovation in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions since 2011. Visit them at www.wetech-alliance.com or connect with them on all social media platforms at @WEtechAllianceThis episode is featuring Emily Johnson, Founder of StrongerU Senior Fitness.Emily Johnson is the Founder and Creative Director of StrongerU Senior Fitness. She is on a mission to innovate and elevate senior fitness by empowering recreation, fitness, and wellness professionals, and senior serving organizations, to deliver exceptional senior fitness experiences. She currently works with individuals and organizations across Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand and has trained over 500 senior fitness instructors.We talk about:- Where the idea for StrongerU Senior Fitness came from- What made her decide to follow her passion and start her own business instead of waiting for a company to give her the chance to start what the world needed- The benefits technology played for her business and how she had an advantage being the only online seniour fitness course- Naturally expanding her business and considerations for going International- What marketing tactics have worked for her business - Making the transition from a 'side-hustle' to a full-time business ownerAnd more!Resourceswww.strongeruseniorfitness.comlinkedin.com/company/strongeru-seniorfitnesshttps://www.instagram.com/strongeruseniorfit/Sponsorswww.wetech-alliance.com www.risewindsoressex.com
This week's episode is featuring Kara Latta, Founder of The Playful Warrior!Kara is the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of The Playful Warrior, a brand that reconnects adults back to their inherent nature and playfulness. She is also a Play and Mindset Coach and the Creator of ThoughtPLAY. ThoughtPLAY is an innovative 8-week PLAY journey that transforms your subconscious mind and uses the power of uninhibited creativity to cultivate self-worth and create a life that excites you. It features the PLAYBox and PLAYBook delivered to your door (mail to get excited about!!) Kara is also a Speaker and Certified Life & Success Coach, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, TIME Techniques and EFT Tapping Practitioner.We talk about:- Feeling lost in her corporate job and starting her business during a low point in her life- Becoming the first play coach for adults- The benefits of connecting with ourselves through play and getting creative- The isolation of entrepreneurship and finding your community - How she markets her unique business- Going from a corporate job to a business owner and boundaries she put in place- Plus, we chat about being Bradley Cooper's publicist for a day....Resourceswww.theplayfulwarrior.comSponsorsThree Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20Shop SheKind Code MADEIT20
This week's episode is featuring Rachel Kelly, founder of Make Lemonade!Rachel is the Chief Lemon behind the coworking community, Make Lemonade. Rachel believes that everyone deserves to feel like a boss; whether they’re the CEO or starting their first internship. She encourages everyone to go after their dreams, no matter how big or small, or what lemon life has handed them.Make Lemonade is a design-forward coworking environment, where the coffee is strong, the lighting is bright, and phone calls can be made without worrying who might be making a racket beside you. They now also have a virtual coworking community connecting women in business. The club is to help you be held accountable to your goals, connect with a community that cares, and join calls that boost your mood and productivity.We talk about:- Starting Make Lemonade and overcoming imposter syndrome- How Make Lemonade has evolved over the past year and pivoting to a virtual environment- Why community in entrepreneurship is so important- Advice for goal setting and avoiding burnout- What makes this community so successful - Opening a brick and mortar at 26 years old And much more!Resources:www.makelemonade.ca/
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