Quarter Down

Stormy Shore Studios is a social enterprise that preserves culture and history in engaging forms of digital media. They combine entertainment and education into one package that encourages cultural engagement around the world. To learn more about: Stormy Shore Studios

Buy a Toque, Give a Toque- For every toque purchased, Toques From The Heart gives a toque to a Canadian in need. With the purchase of a new Toque From The Heart, they will repurpose a pair of gently used hockey socks into a toque for someone that needs it most. To learn more: Toques From The Heart

Lucky Iron Fish is a simple, reusable and effective cooking tool that adds extra iron to your daily foods or drinks. It is an affordable solution, especially for those with iron deficiency anemia. Portion of each sale is used to help undernourished communities locally and internationally. To learn more: https://luckyironfish.com/

Last20 started as a sustainable clothing brand - Last20 Apparel and has pivoted to sustainable pavement. Back in 2020, the co-founders Lauren and Lucas launched a podcasted called Sustainable Sessions where they host experts, businesses and public figures to open up conversations about climate change and talk about solutions that are being developed! Today, Lauren joins us to discuss how Last20 aims to achieve a circular economy, how upcycling plastic waste into pavement works and what Last20 has planned for 2021. To learn more: Last20 and to listen to their podcast: Sustainable Sessions

EarthSuds is a business that believes in a plastic-free economy where sustainability does not compromise quality. EarthSuds achieves all three dimensions of sustainability; economically it generates and re-invests profits, socially it employs adults with developmental disabilities, and environmentally it eliminates single-use plastics. Today Lindsay, the Enterprise Manager for EarthSuds, joins Quarter Down to discuss the sourcing of packaging, segmenting into new markets and EarthSuds marketing strategy. To learn more: EarthSuds

Be One To Give (B12Give), is Canada's #1 food redistribution app. Canada has a $49 billion food waste issue! Tony, the founder, is looking to combat this by never wasting food again. We discuss the process of getting the food to food insecure people, his B2B food redistribution app and his current expansion (p.s. positions are open for YOU!). B12Give goal is to eliminate 100% of avoidable food waste along the supply chain across Canada. To learn more: Be One To Give

All profits made from Spread Goodness Nut Butter go directly to charities, such as, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Good Shepherd Ministries, Friends of Ruby, Breakfast Club Canada and more! In this bonus episode, Jo joins us to discuss running a social enterprise passion project while working a full-time job, new flavour offerings and her rotational jar return setup to limit packaging waste. Listen to this episode if you have been planning to operate a social enterprise but are nervous to take the step with a job- every action counts! To learn more: Spread Goodness Nut Butter

Today we have Jacquie and Kayli, the co-founders from A Friendlier Company, a social enterprise that works with both businesses and consumers to work towards a food packaging solution that is sustainable. This reuse system contributes to zero-waste and can be used at locations in Kitchener, Guelph, Erin and more! To learn more: A Friendlier Company

Today we have Aisha, the founder of Power To Girls Foundation which aims to empower marginalized Afro-diaspora girls in the Greater Toronto Area and abroad. Founded in 2011, this non-profit organization offers mentorship, personal development, relationship building, mental health, leadership, and entrepreneurship to young girls. To learn more: Power to Girls Foundation

For Quarter Down, this year it is going to be centered on our similar mission of having on leaders, mentors and entrepreneurs but there is going to be a twist. Each guest will in some capacity build innovative solutions to social, cultural or environmental issues. This is the year we highlight business objectives that make social change by providing purpose in a sustainable way. What is a social entrepreneur? A person who establishes an enterprise with the aim of solving social problems or effecting social change. What is a social enterprise? An organization that applies commercial strategies to make a positive difference for social benefit. Social enterprises seek to maximize profits while maximizing benefits to society and the environment. Their profits are principally used to fund social programs. We are welcoming two new faces to our podcast: Nicole Crocker and Kiana Cooper and saying Goodbye to Vanessa Kelly who has recently graduated and ended her term on DECA U Canada's Board of Directors and entering into a full-time role. Nicole is a proud University of Ottawa student commencing her fourth and final year in Communications and Psychology. Her experiences in the DECA world over the past six years (time really does fly when you're having fun) has blossomed into a true passion for business and nurtured a love for surrounding herself with the highly-ambitious individuals that the competition attracts. Hence, she is thrilled to put on her “big girl” heels this year as an incoming member of the DECA U Canada Board of Directors. Similarly, she finds it such a privilege to work alongside the driven and beloved DECA U Canada president, Laura Fallowfield, as the new co-host of Quarter Down. If you could see Nicole right now, you would see the huge smile on her face because her enthusiasm for what is in store for the DECA family this year is immense. Kiana is also a fourth year student at the University of Ottawa with a major in Visual Arts and a minor in Management. Studying Visual Arts enables her to work towards a career in marketing while continuing to study her greatest love — painting. She initially joined DECA in high school to explore her interest in business, however from the case studies to competing as a Provincial Finalist in the Ad Marketing Campaign, and from being the Vice President of Marketing for DECA uOttawa to the Vice President of Creative Marketing for DECA U Canada, DECA has provided her with industry experience, knowledge, and inspiration beyond what she has ever imagined. Undoubtedly, her greatest strengths lie in her creative disposition and her attention to detail, so keep an eye out for her creative vision for DECA U Canada of which she is ecstatic to collaborate with other members and implement throughout this upcoming year! If you know an individual or an organization who is a social entrepreneur and would like to share their story on Quarter Down, please reach out!

In this episode, we have Emily Cassolato, a Broker at Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate Brokerage. Have you been noticing this insane Canadian housing market? Emily has been working in the industry for close to 15 years and owns multiple investment properties herself. She takes us through a day in the life as a real estate broker and tips to a first time home buyer. Emily specializes in residential real estate in Guelph and surrounding areas, if you are interested in getting in touch with Emily visit her website: https://emilycassolato.com/.

Jessie is a registered dietitian and is a recent master of applied nutrition (MAN) student from the University of Guelph. Her main areas of practice include- but are not limited to- eating disorders, addictions and mental health; diabetes; population and public health; community nutrition. Listen to learn more about the stigma around Freshman 15, the transition from co-op to full-time nutrition jobs and creating a balanced diet.

(4.12.21) In this episode, Nayem, a recent graduate from McGill University with a Bachelor in Engineering will be discussing his passion for both engineering and arts. He is a spoken word artist who has presented two TedTalks, has been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 recovery projects: future of good and has had a variety of internship opportunities including, the World Economic Forum where he was the youngest Montreal Shaper.

(03.29.21) In this episode, Sophie and Talar both work in fashion in New York City as a personal stylist and fashion designer, respectively. Talar is part of a Luxury Management course to learn more about the business aspect of growing her brand. Sophie on top of being a personal stylist is also working full-time at Bloomingdale's in the Buyer-Trainee Executive Development Program. We discuss meeting client needs, building a brand and sources of inspiration.

(03.20.21) In this episode, we have Carmen or @naturopathic.carmen, a naturopathic medicine student at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). This episode is a bit unique but relevant to students looking to navigate a healthy relationship with food and nutrition. We cover career paths in nutrition and nutraceuticals, meal prepping and a healthy mindset around dieting.

(03.13.21) In this episode, we have Meghan and Ania who are two passionate and driven hard-working ladies in honour of International Women's Day last week. Both Meghan and Ania work in the big apple: New York City! Meghan works for Foot Locker in Product Development and was recently promoted to Senior Product Development Manager, North America [Foot Locker, Foot Action, Champs, East Bay]. Meghan also runs her own mentorship business called Mentor Me Meghan, on landing your perfect job, career coaching, project management and more! Ania is a recent University of Miami graduate with a major in Advertising and Marketing. Ania runs a personal blog called Findsandfindings all focused on fashion and travel, including, her experience attending Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Ania has recently moved to NY to work as a Social/ Account fellow at Havas Health Plus.

(02.03.21) In this episode, Laura and Vanessa chat with youth speaker and mentor Sam Demma. An advocate for small consistent actions, Sam seeks to provide meaningful guidance on being the best version of yourself. This means setting routines, arranging for an accountability partner, and reading every day. Sam also comments on how to put your best foot forward to create opportunities. In contrast to what many of us are learning at school about the job market, Sam believes the resume should be eliminated as part of the hiring process...hot takes! Tune in now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(01.25.21) In this episode, Laura and Vanessa have on guest Nathan Lewko; a business graduate from the University of Guelph and current student at Osgoode Hall law school at York University in the GTA. Nathan speaks on how he knew he wanted to pursue a career in law, tips for standing out on an application, and his role as a mentor with Legally Bright, a resource for students looking to get into law school. If you are interested in going to law school, or any graduate program, this is a must-listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(12.15.20) In this episode, we are excited to present you our conversation with Tanveer Mostafa. He is an Account Executive at SalesForce and manages his own podcast called Winning Streaks. Ranking in the top 1% of podcasts and frequently making appearances among the top 10 shows in Canada, Tanveer hosts business leaders from an array of backgrounds to share their stories and provide listeners with comprehensive and to-the-point advice about life and success. We area eager to dive into his thoughts about establishing a personal brand, making valuable connections online, and pivoting your career to be your best self. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(11.29.20) In this episode of quarter down, we are back on the topic of sustainability. Yep, we know, it's becoming a trend around here...but there are so many interesting and worth while aspects to cover on this vast topic. Laura and Vanessa kick off the episode with discussions around Apple. Their newest iPhones are now sold without headphones and a charger block. Apple says carbon emissions reduction and we say.... well, you'll have to listen and see. Our guests this episode are none other than two Ivey students at Western University doing incredible things in their respective ways to enhance sustainable business and sustainable consumer choices. Cem Torun is the founder of Neutral, a browser extension that allows you to offset your online order's carbon emissions. Alex MacDonald is the President of the Social Impact Club at Ivey and chair of the Canadian Business Youth Council for Sustainable Development. Both guests have incredible perspectives to offer and we have much to learn from them! Tune in now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(11.02.20) Well, welcome to the double digit episodes folks! This may not seem like much, but we are quite pleased with this milestone. We've prepared something special for you all for this time. In this episode, we attempt 3 CEO morning routines each. From the CEO of Google to the CEO of Glossier, we dissect the formation of habits and try to understand how these routines might contribute to our betterment, productivity and health wise. 'Twas fun! We will see you in Episode 11 where we resume our regularly scheduled programming! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(09.21.20) In this episode, we are very excited to be delving into international students in Canada from both a quantitative and a qualitative standpoint. With the demonstrated benefits of international students for a country's economy, we kick off the episode by overviewing Canada's 5 year plan for drawing in more international students. We are so happy to have had two wonderful guests on the show - Simone Ianniello and Nick Pandohie. Simone is an international student from Italy, and Nick is from Jamaica. Each talks about their first impressions of Canadian culture, some common misconceptions about their own home cultures, as well as some of the tips and tricks they've picked up while living abroad for school. If you would like to know more about Canada's International Education Strategy 2019-2024, please click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(09.07.20) Students across Canada, ourselves included, aren't exactly sure what to expect of the 2020/2021 school year. Many still have questions about the details of their academic semesters. This being the case, those "extras" that make up a post-secondary experience aren't really front of mind. For this reason, episode 8 is solely dedicated to extracurriculars. The WHY and the HOW of getting involved in the cool and game-changing initiatives going on at your school. Give this episode a listen to hear about some neat initiatives happening at schools this year. Here is a quick list: Guelph Sports Management Association Lang Sustainability Conference Lang Student Association Hospitality Food & Tourism Management Student Association Engineers Without Borders Marketing Management Student Association --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(08.17.20) We start today's episode on a somber note as we send our love, thoughts and prayers to Lebanon in the wake of the Beirut blast. As we transition to the main themes of the episode, we touch on the Dos and Donts of bumping your marks up to the next grade point level. Sitting at a 79 in a course? This segment is for you. Our lovely guest this week is the founder of the Women in Management Network at the University of Ottawa, Polly Leung. She who joins us to chat about her vision for the network and her experience integrating it into the business community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(08.03.20) For this episode, we're covering all things flora and fauna. Our intro segment dives into Vanessa's rapidly developing TNR project, geared toward improving the lives of a colony of feral cats in her community. As for the flora aspect, we have Verda Innovations (also known as Verda) co-founder and CEO Evan Adcock to chat with us about breaking into this rapidly changing industry. Verda is a cannabis delivery service, connecting consumers with legal cannabis products in a quick, transparent and professional manner. His experience touches on getting started as an entrepreneur in a very new industry; including the roadblocks he's faced, the stigmas he's encountered, and the risk/reward of being a first mover. Evan is eager to provide some guidance to other entrepreneurs looking to follow a similar trajectory in their own career paths. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(07.20.20) Where are we now? This episode kicks off with a quick review of the Ontario re-opening plan. Masks are becoming mandatory indoors in many cities across the Province, where we take the opportunity to plug small local businesses selling reusable masks. Our guest on the show is the Editor in Chief of Junkture Magazine, David Stol. With his background in English and business savvy, David and his team have grown Junkture with the intent of striking a fine balance between current popular culture, world events, and nostalgia. By leveraging social media and creating a uniquely digital alternative to print, he is full of insight and interesting commentary. We are so happy he was able to join us. This episode is a must-listen - you may even get a sneak peek into the latest and up-coming volumes of Junkture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(07.06.20) This week is all about student opportunity. We move from chatting about the Liberal Government's grant for student volunteers all the way to formally inciting a club rivalry....sort of. We are beyond excited to welcome Co-Captains of JDCC Laurier Katarina Granic and Kyle Collins on the show to discuss key similarities and differences between two of Canada's most popular undergraduate business clubs. On DECA's side of the ring, DECA U Co-President Mauricio Martinez was also able to join in on the conversation. What does case competition take? Is it worth it? Be prepared for some laughs and interesting points from both sides. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(06.15.20) To kick things off, Laura and Vanessa touch on sustainability and COVID-19, drawing some attention to the shift some businesses have committed to in the fight against the pandemic. Next, we dive into #BLM - a powerful and meaningful cause we continue to follow and support. As for the interview segment - we are excited to welcome Isabel - a student at the University of Guelph who, without a formal business background, took her passion for sustainability and repurposing items to the next level and started a business: Izzy's Imperfect Items. From her, we learn about the ins and outs of operating a small business, how she manages the trade off between price and sustainability, as well as her views on minimalism. Tune in now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(06.01.20) In this week's episode, Laura and Vanessa chat about the recently-updated Fall semester plans for post-secondary institutions in the wake of COVID-19. How might this affect clubs and extracurriculars? What about admissions? Later, we welcome Matt McCoy on the show: a serial entrepreneur and former contestant on Dragon's Den. Matt chats with us about his experience as a student entrepreneur and what it's really like to face the Dragons. Did he get a deal? And what is he up to now? Tune in! (Please note that our episodes are recorded several weeks in advance. In light of major recent events, we feel inclined to mention that we have not intentionally omitted the protests and the #BLM movement from our "current events" recap. We continue to follow these events closely and stand in solidarity with those fighting for justice.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(05.18.20) In this first official episode, Laura and Vanessa touch on the hype around TikTok (soggy pancakes?) and cover two touching podcast recommendations. Later, they are joined by two recent graduates to chat about their respective experiences getting a job at a Big 4 firm. Stella Rivas, who is about to start a full-time position at Deloitte in Ottawa as a Business Analyst in Transformation and Change, and Ishan Patel, who has been a Risk Analyst at Deloitte in Toronto for one year. How did they know a job at a big 4 was for them? How did they get their foot in the door? Stella and Ishan discuss their biggest recommendations and lessons learned for undergraduate students interested in both following a similar trajectory. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is an overview of what our listeners can expect from Quarter Down. With emphasis on themes of leadership, mentorship and entrepreneurship, we are eager to welcome guests from a variety of backgrounds to share their insight in the upcoming episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app