The Savvy Millennial

Meet JT Barnett, an influencer & creator, social media strategist and founder of BarnettMedia. After a 6 year professional hockey career, he went on to become a serial entrepreneur starting multiple brands and businesses, as well as becoming co-founder of The Honey House - TikTok's most popular millennial creator house with over 1.1M followers. Recently, he has been on a journey to help brands and creators connect and produce incredible content. During this episode JT shares how to crush it on social media, debunks multiple myths and provides a ton of advice for everyone starting out. JT Barnett: How to crush it in social media & business 1:15 - JT's Journey 5:45 - Trends & Businesses 11:55 - Advice for Brands without a Big Budget 14:23 - Creating Content Tips & Tricks 15:46 - Content Creation Strategies, Trends & Sounds 20:10 - Myths about Timing, Amount and Lengths 25:22 - #Shadowbaned 29:42 - Texting Community Explained 34:14 - IG & TikTok Strategies Same or Different? 38:16 - JT's #2 Fav Platform 42:10 - How much do Creators make? 46:41 - Advice for Creators who are just Starting out 52:38 - A millennial is 52:23 - A millennial should be 53:44 - A millennial is not 55:57 - Connect with JT Connect with JT: TikTok: @JTBarnett IG: @JTBarnett Youtube: @JTBarnett Website: https://barnettx.com/jt

Meet the Queen Bee behind Drizzle Honey who has a fascinating journey to starting her own business. When she started her company, she combined her background in Environmental Science and Urban Agriculture development with passion for sustainable food production. Now Drizzle Honey is sold in retail locations across North America and online. Aja is continuously enthusiastic about bringing innovation to market and bolstering female entrepreneurship. In this episode we discuss her path to staring Drizzle, challenges, successes and lessons learned along the way. 1:19 - Aja's Story 2:44 - Secret to Creating a Great Product 5:23 - E-commerce Journey 7:33 - Secrets to Scaling 9:33 - Challenges to watch out for as a small business 11:50 - Lessons Learned during COVID 13:11 - Growing your Business from Home 16:00 - Advice for Anyone Starting Out 19:11 - Choosing the Right People for the Team 25:44 - Secret to Getting into an Accelerator 26:37 - Trends in The Food Industry 28:39 - Plans to Grow Drizzle 29:45 - Suggestion for People Looking to Switch 26.   What's your process when you come up with a new idea? (31:07) 32:43 - Staying on Top of Trends 35:35 - How to Finance your Business 44:06 - A Millennial is? 44:28 - A Millennial Should be? 44:44 - A Millennial is Not? 45:29 - Connect with Aja

Meet Andrey, e-commerce entrepreneur, successfully bootstrapped his Amazon Private Label business from $10k to 7-figures USD in under 3 years while keeping a full-time job during the first year of operations. If you want to learn how the industry works, or want to start your own store, this episode provides a step-by-step action plan. During this episode we discuss everything about Andrey's business and breaking down the resources and tools you need to succeed. He shares with us his tips for scaling his business, as well as everything you need to know to successfully start your own amazon store. Andrey has also launched his mentoring program, so if you need more coaching, advice and support, he will be happy to help. See the details below on how to connect with him. Andrey Zhuravlev: Bootstrapped E-commerce Amazon Business to 7-figures 1:17 - Meet Andrey & Learn his Story 5:16 - Lessons Learned the Hard way 6:57 - Product Andrey Sells 8:09 - Andrey's recommended Tools 12:35 - Everything You Need to Know about Delivery, Packaging & Fulfillment 14:51 - Managing Your Supply Chain 17:53 - Secret to Getting on the First Page 19:05 - Setting up Product Prices 20:13 - Working with Influencers & Growing on Social Media 24:37 - Advice for Someone Starting Out 24:54 - Mistakes Made Early in the Process 29:05 - The Golden Rule to Follow when You Start Out 31:10 - Should you Build a Brand First 44:50 - Resources Andrey Recommends 49:10 - A Millennial is 49:16 - A Millennial Should Be 49:22 - A Millennial Is Not 51:57 - Connect with Andrey Connect with Andrey: For mentorship & Q's Website: https://www.azamazon.ca/

Meet Kelly Keurzoneff who is the founder of Givelist, a universal wish list, an all-purpose online gift registry, allowing users to connect & contribute to one another's lives simply & easily. It makes gift-giving frictionless, and serves as a tool for transparent giving to those in need and non-profit organizations. Kelly is a first-time founder and solopreneur looking to encourage giving, foster kindness, and build social capital by creating a tool that makes gift-giving easy and fun. During this episode we discuss what motivated Kelly to start her own tech company and how she persevered through multiple challenges of creating a platform from scratch. She also shares her tips and advice on how to turn your dream into reality, succeed in building your vision and find the right people to support you on your entrepreneurship journey. Kelly Keurzoneff: Tech Solopreneur & Founder of Givelist, Empowering a Gift of Giving 1:12 - Meet Kelly & Learn about Givelist 8:04 - Challenges of Becoming a Tech Founder 16:46 - How the Platform Works 23:24 - How to Deal with the Negative Feedback 27:10 - Advice for Females in Tech 29:08 - Advice to a Younger Self 31:33 - The Biggest Lessons Learned on Her Journey 33:06 - Advice for People Trying to Figure Things Out 43:47 - Kelly's Secret for Reaching out to People 44:58 - Resources Kelly Consumes 47:42 - A Millennial Is... 48:12 - A Millennial Should Be... 49:04 - A Millennial is Not... 50:39 - Connect with Kelly 52:12 - Closing Notes Connect with Kelly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givelist/ Website: https://givelist.com/

Nick Silva is a Digital Entrepreneur, Organic Marketer, and host of the Under The Influence Live Broadcast. He is also the founder of Funnel Factory, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in sales funnel design and organic marketing. Silva's company has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, coaches, and influencers master the art of sales funnels through his online trainings and coaching programs. This episode is filled with realness. Nick will be sharing his growth tips and secrets on scaling your business. We will discuss mindset, goals and his documentary where he wants to showcase it all, and provide real world perspective on the amazing benefits of social media ( people he meets, influencer marketing deals he brokers, travel hacking methods, social impact), as well as what it actually takes to accomplish these goals ( the everyday sacrifices, the challenges of entrepreneurship, the failures, the backend strategies behind successful online sales). Organic Marketing Secrets from Nick Silva: 01:54 - Meet Nick & Learn His Story 03:53 - What is organic marketing and how do funnels actually work? 09:50 - How to scale on LinkedIn? 21:37 - How to figure out your ideal customer? 26:15 - How to create great content that scales all the time? 29:52 - The difference between a live broadcast and a vlog 39:12 - What are the tips, advice, struggles that you didn't think that were gonna happen, but happened? 49:01 - Learn more about Nick's show 54:40 - When do you start your plan, is there a deadline? 56:36 - Connect with Nick 57:49 - Millennial is, should be and not... Connect with Nick: IG @nicksilva.co

Emily's story is fascinating as she went from being a teacher to a serial entrepreneur. She thrives off of creating sustainable businesses to impact the planet and those around her, and co-owns Hinter, a hotel company creating scandinavian design spaces hidden in nature. They have received a lot of exposure on Dwell, Dezeen, Azure and was recently nominated for Arch Daily's building of the year 2021. Emily also founded Bloom Class amidst the pandemic, which is a virtual education platform for children and youth. Both businesses plant trees for every booking, making the world a greener place, while empowering those around her to do the same.  She also recently launched her own podcast - Finding your wave. If you want tips on entrepreneurship, time management and personal growth, Emily is your human. During our episode she will be sharing a ton of her tips and secrets, so lets jump into the episode. Emily Padan: From Teacher to Serial Entrepreneur, Creating Sustainable & Heart-Centered Businesses 1:16 - Meet Emily 4:12 - Starting a Company with Your Partner 17:50 - Learn More About How They Built Their Businesses 27:33 - Marketing Efforts & Scaling 32:15 - Clubhouse vs. Podcasts 33:54 - Emily's New Podcast 36:05 - Managing it All 40:21 - Recommendations to Her Younger Self 42:37 - How to Find Your Passion 46:24 - Content Recommendations 49:46 - A Millennial Is? 46:59 - A Millennial Should Be? 50:06 - A Millennial Is Not? 51:46 - Connect with Emily Connect with Emily: IG: @emilypadan @findingyourwave @hinterhouse @hinter.studio @bloom.class Sites: www.bloomclass.co www.hinter.com

Ben was born and raised in Toronto and after graduating from McGill, he ventured into the corporate world trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. Being a generalist at heart, he always found it exciting to not know his next move or his next role. What would cause many people anxiety, fuelled Ben's passion for knowledge in different areas and drove him to find solutions to multiple problems. After a couple stints in management consulting, he started Feedback App, an app aimed at reducing food waste. He quickly fell in love with the start-up culture, and the opportunities offered by the tech ecosystem. While Feedback App did not work out ideally, the team got acqui-hired by Hopper where they continue to work today. Ben is always interested in a variety of things and projects, which makes him great at innovating and overcoming any challenges that come his way. 01:21 - Meet Ben and Learn His Story 4:54 - Could Feedback's Model Work During the Pandemic? 7:18 - Tips for Evaluating Business Ideas 9:00 - How Can Spending on Marketing Help the Business 10:28 - How to Ensure that You Make the Right Moves 13:18 - VC Funding 15:55 - Options for Learning 19:32 - Finding your Passion 22:28 - Narrowing Down Your Options 22:58 - Dealing with Mental Angst 25:10 - Choosing the Right Opportunities 27:18 - Dealing with COVID and Business Downturns 29:09 - Advice for People Who are Just Starting Out 30:45 - Trends for 2021 34:00 - Resources Ben Recommends 41:25 - Leadership During Difficult Times 43:59 - Ben's Routine 45:00 - Personally Going Through the Pandemic 47:36 - A Millennial Is? 49:20 - A Millennial Should be? 50:56 - A Millennial is not? 52:03 - Connecting with Ben

Alex is the founder of The Copy Posse and the creator of The Copy Posse Launch Pad. She got her start in the marketing world 11 years ago at Mindvalley, one of the world's top online personal growth publishers, where she was part of the executive team that grew the company 3X to over 8 figures in annual revenue.  Since starting her copywriting agency in 2012, Alex has proudly partnered with some of the top transformational authors and brands in the industry, helping them massively increase profits, Customer Lifetime Value and spend ROI through her iconic email marketing campaigns, list monetization strategies and industry-leading sales funnels. Her email marketing campaigns alone have generated well over 8 figures in promotional revenue. In 2019, she launched her copywriting academy, dedicated to helping writers and entrepreneurs dominate their niches with words that work. Through her fast-growing YouTube channel of over 65,000 subscribers, social communities and copywriting programs, she has helped dozens of businesses execute lucrative launches and hundreds of students ignite their copywriting careers. She is also the co-host of the exclusive Flight Club Mastermind, a high-end event for experienced online marketers and entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses with cutting-edge marketing strategies and conscious collaboration.  Alex Cattoni: Founder of the Copy Posse, on How to Build a Heart-Centered 7-figure Business 1:33 - Meet Alex 4:33- Moving to Malaysia with a startup 6:41 - Starting Her Own Business from Scratch 9:42 - Getting Your First Clients  13:45 - Reaching out to Clients 22:24 - Secrets to Writing Great Copy 24:28 - When to Hire Your First Employee 25:58 - Budget Formula 27:53 - Knowing When to Pivot 29:38 - Social Media Tips 31:54 - Knowing Your Ideal Client 35:44 - Staying Balanced 38:34 - Dealing with Failures 41:23 - Advice to Your Younger Self 44:04 - Resources Alex Recommend 46:23 - A Millennial Is? 46:27 - A Millennial Should Be? 46:33 - A Millennial Is Not? 46:56 - Connect with Alex Connect with Alex: IG @copyposse YT Alex Cattoni Website: www.alexcattoni.com

Anna Lozano is a proud mama of 2 girls, co-Founder of Love Powered Co., the affirmation company and she also owns a side hustle with USANA where she mentors women to become digital entrepreneurs. During the pandemic her family sold everything they own in Oakville Ontario, drove across the country to British Columbia and are exploring, enjoying and adventuring while building their e-commerce businesses and unschooling!  During this episode we discuss Anna's transition from corporate life into full-time entrepreneurship, the struggles and successes on her journey. As well as productivity tips, her secret behind working 3 hours a day, and best practices for starting and running your own business and side hustle. Anna Lozano: Founder of Love Powered Co., Mentoring Others to Become Digital Entrepreneurs 01:19 - Meet Anna & Learn Her Story 06:41 - Anna's Companies 11:05 - Strategy for Success 20:14 - How it All Started 24:34 - Team Members Behind the Success 27:37 - Finding Funding with BDC 30:49 - What would you do differently if you could? 32:12 - Advice for Everyone Who is Just Starting Out 36:10 - Secret Behind her 3 Hour Work Day 43:01 - Upcoming Trends 44:54 - Resources Anna Recommends 46:45 - Anna's New Adventure & Journey 53:03 - A Millennial Is? 53:15 - A Millennial Should Be? 52:22 - A Millennial is Not? 53:41 - Connecting with Anna IG: @_annalozano / @lovepoweredco Websites: lovepoweredco.com - I am affirmations for self-love annalozano.usana.com - high frequency cell health

Steph's love for storytelling started at a very young age, writing stories and creating small film projects. While attending Ryerson University back in 2014, Steph founded Origins Magazine, a platform that shared the raw realities of entrepreneurial journeys. In 2018, Steph saw the need for audio-first content and fell in love with podcasting as a way for brands to conveniently build strong relationships with their customer base. At that time, she pivoted Origins Magazine to Origins Media Haus, a boutique podcast and video agency focused on helping brands create engaging audio experiences and took the leap into full-time entrepreneurship as CEO. After Origins Media Haus was acquired by Quill in 2020, Steph continued on their team as Head of Production. Success to Steph is continuously finding the edge between growth and balance. During this episode we discuss Steph's entrepreneurial journey, her struggles and successes along the way. She will also share her best tips and how to's on starting a podcast and running a business. There will be so much value, you wouldn't want to miss it. Stephanie Andrews: Entrepreneur and podcaster, helping brands create engaging audio experiences. 2:06 - Meet Steph & Learn Her Story 4:56 - Overcoming Initial Challenges of staring a Business 6:58 - How to Choose the Right Co-founders 10:58 - Going through Acquisition of the Origins Media Haus in 2020 14:36 - Working at Quill 18:51 - Life after Acquisition 22:36 - Growing a Business During COVID-19 27:23 - Tips for Entrepreneurs Who are Just Starting Out 32:59 - The Production Process Details 35:27 - Marketing the Podcasts Tips 42:07 - Working with Brands, Sponsorships & Advertising 47:12 - Tools to Track Growth 50:28 - Resources Steph Recommends 51:48 - 2021 Trends to Watch Out For 53:18 - Advice for a Younger Self 55:45 - A Millennial Is 55:47 - A Millennial Should Be 55:53 - A Millennial is Not 56:42 - Connect with Steph Connect with Stephanie: Website: https://www.quillpodcasting.com/ Instagram: @itsstephanielyn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielynandrews/

Meet Lizzie who is a business owner & content creator from Toronto, Canada. She is a graduate of the prestigious RTA School of Media at Ryerson University, and an aspiring traveler. A few years ago she left her full time job at a Toronto Production Company to build her own business - Know Hau Media Operations Inc. with her fiancé Chris Hau. Lizzie is a youtuber, podcaster, serial entrepreneur, and a sought after creator with a combined audience of over 200,000 followers/subscribers. She travels all over the world sharing her adventures with her audience and spreading her mantra, "If she can do it - I can do it”. During this episode Lizzie will be sharing her tips on starting and successfully scaling her own business. She will also discuss her journey to becoming a sought after creator and how to produce content that creates an impact. We will be talking about overcoming challenges, setbacks, creator burnout, importer syndrome and so much more... Lizzie Peirce: How to Turn Great Storytelling Content into Cash Flow 1:24 - Meet Lizzie 3:21 - Her Process & Overcoming Challenges 7:18 - Working Together with Your Partner 11:56 - Hiring the Right Team & Talent  18:15 - Advice for Someone Starting Out in Photography & Videography 20:33 - Tips & Secrets on Growing Online 25:16 - Creating Content During Covid & Without Travel 30:51 - Beginner Challenges 32:52 -  How Photographers Can Figure out Where They Fit 38:54 - Advice to New Entrepreneurs 40:28 - How to Grow a Business Sustainably 42:21 - Opportunities in the industry for 2021 43:52 - What Content to Consume & Follow 46:11 - A Millennial Should Be? 46:19 - A Millennial Is Not? 46:21 - A Millennial Is? 46:57 - Connecting with Lizzie Connect with Lizzie: IG: @lizziepeirce Website: https://www.lizziepeirce.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsWFyJ87FDWxxxWw1BOIwPA

Meet Kelsey who is a CCF certified Leadership Coach and the Founder of Women's Leadership Accelerator. She has created a 90 day mentorship program for aspiring and current female leaders looking to up level their confidence, effectively manage their energy, and gain more clarity on their purpose so they accelerate their potential & impact and thrive in their career. With almost a decade of experience in leading teams, Kelsey knows how to succeed in a professional environment and is on her mission to help women crush their personal and career goals. During this episode she will share some of her best tips for navigating the corporate world and achieving your dreams. She will also discuss her journey and transition from the corporate world into the world of entrepreneurship and coaching. Her next 90 day program starts April 2021, so check out the link below to sign up and crush your 2021 goals. In Kelsey's program you will receive: ● 12 weeks of detailed curriculum ● 1x weekly coaching calls ● Daily support and accountability via messaging or email ● Weekly training videos ● Lifetime access to personal growth exercises Kelsey Boyer: Helping Women Get Unstuck, Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Become Thriving Leaders 2:02 - Kelsey's Story 3:00 - Conquering Limiting Beliefs 4:01 - Most Common Struggles for Women in Corporate 8:57 - How to Build Confidence 10:06 - Finding Great Mentors 11:14 - Finding Balance Between Being Agreeable & Asking for What You Want 13:01 - Discussing Sensitive Topics & Money with Your Boss 17:11 - Running a Business 17:51 - Advice for Entrepreneurs Who are just Starting Out 18:31 - How to Invest In Yourself 19:50 - Finding the Right Coach 21:20 - Lessons Learned 23:43 - Starting a Business During the Pandemic 29:05 - Biggest Trends for 2021 36:02 - Creating Your Offer as a Coach 39:53 - Routine & Productivity Tips 42:17 - Resources Recommendations 43:46 - Tips for Building Confidence 45:37 - Kelsey's Plans Future Plans 46:49 - A Millennial Is 46:55 - A Millennial Should Be 47:01 - A Millennial Is Not 47:39 - Connecting with Kelsey Connect with Kelsey: IG: @kelseyboyer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-boyer-838b7652/ Website: www.kelseyboyer.ca

David Hauser is a Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, Author & the Founder of the virtual phone company - Grasshopper, which he bootstrapped and successfully sold in 2015 for $176M. He has been an entrepreneur from an early age, and the first company he co-founded at 17 was Return Path which raised $120 million and was acquired later on. David has been an investor and advisor for many companies, and has also co-founded a number of startups including Chargify, Spreadable, and PopSurvey. In this episode we discuss: - Steps to take to become a successful entrepreneur - Advice for young founders - How to find your "calling" & what problems to solve - Debt vs. Equity and when to take Each - How to Evaluate Risk & Make better Decisions - What to Focus on When Starting a Business - Where to Invest in 2021 - The Future of Work post-pandemic David Hauser - Bootstrapping & Scaling Companies to Success: 1:59 - Secret to Life Balance 2:17 - On Setting Priorities 2:45 - Managing Multiple Companies 4:07 - Where to Invest in 2021 5:08 - Growing on Social Media 6:01 - What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur 6:56 - How to Figure Out Your "Calling" 8:01 - How to Know When to Walk Away from a Project 9:06 - Narrowing Down the Problems to Care About 10:20 - When Should You Monetize Your Business 11:46 - Debt vs. Equity and When to Get Each 13:01 - What Separates Good Entrepreneurs from the Great Ones 14:30 - Cash Flow Management Strategy 15:32 - What Should Entrepreneurs Focus Early On 17:55 - Dealing with the Pandemic 19:14 - Future of Work from Home 21:50 - Secret Sauce for a Successful Marketplace Platform 24:56 - Would You Rather Game 29:44 - How To Decide Which Opportunities to Pay Attention to 31:00 - Advice to a Younger Self 32:44 - Tips on Evaluating Risk 33:42 -The Best Way to Create Wealth & Multiply it 35:49 - Problems Entrepreneurs Can Focus On 38:17 - Finding an Investor 40:28 - Every Successful Person Should Have the Following 43:40 - What David is Learning & Working On Right Now 44:59 - A Millennial Is 45:13 - A Millennial Should Be 45:23 - A Millennial Is Not 45:37 - Connect with David

Jordan Gill is the Founder of Systems Saved Me, operational consultant and a Podcaster. Her jam is creating a cohesive operating system for managing your tasks, files and inbox. She's been on multiple podcasts sharing her love of replacing monthly retainers with one day virtual intensives or VIP days. She is a big supporter of working smarter and using multiple productivity hacks to maximize your efficiency and focusing your time and energy on what you love doing most. When Jordan started her business, she was able to create a system and schedule where she worked only 4 days a month while still making 6 figures. On this podcast she is happily sharing her secrets and tips on how you can do the same. Jordan Gill: Queen of Systems & Productivity, Helping Entrepreneurs Save Time 1:04 - Meet Jordan 4:36 - Working with First Big Clients 10:42 - Tools to Optimize Your Time 13:41 - Managing Multiple Podcast Guests 15:14 - How to's For Outsourcing Content Creation 24:15 - Break Down How to Earn 6 Figures Working 4 Days a Month 32:18 - Packages and Offers 35:46 - Recommendations for New Entrepreneurs 39:32 - Opportunities for 2021 42:41 - Recommendations for a Younger Self 43:41 - What Kind of Content Jordan Consumes 45:05 - Building Successful Relationships in this Digital World 46:14 -  How to Successfully Grow Your Audience to 20,000 Followers 47:29 - A Millennial Is? 48:04 - A Millennial Is Not? 48:27 - A Millennial Should Be? Connect with Jordan: Instagram: @systemssavedme Website: www.systemssavedme.com Podcast: www.systemssavedme.com/podcast

Meet Paige Pritchard who is a life & money mindset coach for high-achieving and high-earning women. She has gone from financial hot mess to financial success, and her mission is to help other women do the same so they can build their dream financial life. In her twenties she was able to become debt free, purchase her first home, cash flow her MBA, and build a multiple six-figure retirement and investment portfolio.  Through her years of educating and coaching women, Paige has developed a fresh and unique blend to money management, merging the "how-to's" of money with money mindset work. She's a firm believer that you need to master both the math and mental aspects of money to reach your full financial potential.  Her mission is to be a living example to other women of what is possible financially when you manage your mindset and emotions around money. Her goal is to get as much money into the hands of as many women around the world as possible. She believes that when more women have more money, the world will be a better and more beautiful place.  Paige Pritchard - Mastering Your Finances & Money Mindset 1:39 - Meet Paige 5:04 - Her Journey with Debt 14:42 - Budgeting Tips 22:09 - Helping Others with Their Journeys 30:00 - Managing COVID & Working From Home Tips 33:30 - Maintaining a Great Relationship with your Partner Are there 39:33 - How to Approach the Discussion about Money with your Partner 46:36 - Finding Balance with a Full Schedule 52:23 - Advice to Entrepreneurs who are just Starting Out 54:57 - Recommendations & Resources 56:28 - A Millennial Is? 56:47 - A Millennial Should Be? 57:10 - A Millennial Is Not? 58:48 - Business Trends that Might Be Popular in The Future 59:46 - Connecting with Paige Connect with Paige: Instagram: @thepurposefulpenny Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/paigelpritchard/ Website: www.paigepritchard.mykajabi.com

Claudio Romano is the Founder & CEO of Orchid B, the first end-to-end back-office platform for the self-employed and SMEs. Claudio started his career in investment banking at Merrill Lynch in London and then moved into management consulting, working for companies such as Accenture and Deloitte in Paris and Zurich. He is specialized in strategic planning and delivering major transformation programmes, including technology and M&A. Between 2012 and 2014, Claudio built and managed three commercial digital businesses at FIFA and then joined UBS to help build a global internal consulting practice. Before founding Orchid B, Claudio founded and operated his own boutique consulting firm.  During this episode Claudio will take us on a journey of building a tech startup from the idea inception to a commercial product. He will share his tips and advice for success and how to overcome challenges. We will discuss his routine, his networking secrets and how he is able to successfully keep building a tech startup during the pandemic. 02:42 - Meet Claudio & Learn about His Startup 07:19 - Competing Products in the Market 12:56 - Creating Orchid B into a Startup 20:10 - Dealing with Disappointments & Challenges 22:51 - Bootstrapping the Company 25:20 - How to Keep it Together? 27:09 - What Separates a Great Entrepreneur from a Bad one? 29:32 - Advice for Entrepreneurs who are Just Starting out 31:15 - Networking like a Pro Regardless what Time Zone You are In 35:03 - Content recommendations 38:24 - Trends to Watch out for in 2021 41:10 - Opportunities for Entrepreneurs 42:49 -  Orchid B Name Origin 44:16 - Advice to a Younger Self 46:06 - A Millennial Is? 46:15 - A Millennial Should Be? 46:42 - A Millennial Is Not? Connect with Claudio: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/claudio-romano Orchid B LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/orchidb/ Orchid B Website: www.orchidb.com

Fatima Zaidi is the CEO and co-founder of Quill Inc. the world's first one-stop marketplace and agency where podcasters and brands can find pre-vetted experts who will save them time, improve their podcast quality, and help grow their audience. Fatima is a speaker, commentator on BNN Bloomberg, and contributor to the Globe and Mail and Huffington post. She has been awarded top 30 under 30, young professional of the year and top 100 women awards. She is also the owner of the Listen In Conference held in LA that supports brands moving into podcasting. During this episode Fatima will share her tips for success, will speak in depth about the opportunities and challenges they face with Quill and how they have been able to build a successful company within 7 months and during the pandemic. She will also share her personal tips for success & balance, routine and how she is able to do it all with such a packed schedule. Fatima Zaidi: Creating a Successful Podcasting Marketplace During the Pandemic 01:28 - Fatima's Story & Background 05:25 - Starting Quill & How it's Going 07:21 - Advice for People Trying to Figure out the Formula for Success 09:25 - Scaling Your Brand Quickly 12:59 - When to Invest in Your Business's Growth 14:39 - Quill's Journey from Idea to Now 15:19 - Finding Opportunities During the Pandemic 16:41 - Tips for Success & Growth 19:00 - Finding your First Clients 20:41 - How to Narrow Down your Focus 23:32 - Advice for People Who Are trying to Figure it all Out 24:45 - Secret to Balancing a Busy Schedule 26:27 - Separating Work from Personal Life 27:51 - Fatima's Routine 30:39 - How to Deal with Bad Days 33:15 - Quill's Team for Success & How to Choose the Right People 36:46 - Maintaining a Personal Connection in the Online World 41:14 - The Relationship Secret During Quarantine 43:12 - Fatima's Tips on Choosing Content to Consume 47:20 - Suggestions to a Younger Self 48:21 - A Millennial Is? 48:26 - A Millennial Should be? 48:30 - A Millennial Is Not? 48:39 - Connect with Fatima Connect with Fatima: Website: www.quillpodcasting.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-zaidi-6a6b844b/ Instagram: @quill.inc @zaidiafatima @listeninconference

Meet Jack McColl aka @kingofdebt . He is a serial entrepreneur, startup founder and a relentless hustler. Jack's positivity and drive are contagious and he shares a ton of value on this episode. There are lots of tips to take away on how to start and scale a business, how to deal with setbacks, how to achieve financial freedom and how to leverage your credit to build multiple businesses. Jack is a full time traveler and will teach you how he travels with style without braking the bank, what tools and resources he uses, and how he was able to scale his social media following and go viral. . Jack McColl: Teaching Business Owners to Leverage Business Credit to Build 6-Figure Businesses 1:14 - Meet Jack & Learn About His First Business 9:43 - The Ideas That Didn't Workout 11:12 - How He Became a Credit Coach 14:21 - Learn About His Amazon Business 15:53 - Helping Savvy Business Owners to Leverage Their Credit 17:53 - Types of Businesses to Start to get Maximum Banking Support 20:07 - Do You Have to Have Revenue? 22:26 - Jack's Course to Learn How to Leverage Your Credit for Your Business 23:00 - Finding Balance while Hustling Full Time 24:35 - What Kind of Content Jack Consumes 25:23 - How He Started from University 27:28 - Dealing with Setbacks and Off Days 29:45 - Are Entrepreneurs Made or Born? 32:31 - Finding Support When You Start Your First Company 34:28 - Trends for 2021 37:02 - Choosing the Right Partner for Your Business 38:01 - Managing COVID 39:19 - Working Remotely while Travelling Full Time 40:30 - Jack's Support Team 40:44 - Maintaining Relationship with His Closest Humans 41:36 - Instagram Growth Viral Tips  45:13 - A Millennial Is? 45:18 - A Millennial Should Be? 45:24 - A Millennial Is Not? 46:35 - Connect with Jack Connect with Jack: Website: https://www.thefoundationalfinances.com/ Instagram: @kingofdebt @jackmccoll Free Course Link: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGymaGVp4gC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmccoll/

Meet Graeme Hamilton, who is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee with a Toronto firm Spergel. He is empowering Canadians to tackle their debt and become financially secure. Finance, debt, budgeting, insolvency - are scary concepts for many, but Graeme is making them friendly as he breaks down what to do, how to do it, when, and who to ask for help. In this weeks episode, learn everything you need to know about getting rid of your debt, tools and resources available & how to become financially independent. Graeme Hamilton: Helping Firms & Individuals Overcome Debt Issues & Become Financially Secure 1:13 - Meet Graeme & Get to Know his Story 4:56 - Insolvency & What you should Know 7:42 - When Should People & Companies look for a licensed trustee  17:36 - Can you negotiate a consumer proposal with your lender? 19:46 -  Bankruptcy and What you should know 21:43 - The Difference Between Insolvency & Bankruptcy 26:48 - What Happened in Canada During COVID 34:50 - Outlook for 2021 & What you Should Prepare For 36:45 - Emergency Fund & How to Save 39:22 - Tips for Entrepreneurs on How to Manage Their Businesses & Personal Lives 44:33 - How Do Licensed Trustees Get Paid 47:21 - Dealing with Debt in a Partnership or Marriage 49:41 - Trends in the Industry 51:13 - How to Prepare as an Entrepreneur who is Just Starting Out 52:38 - Resources Graeme Recommends 54:31 - How to Deal with the Downturn 57:54 - Navigating the Digital Environment  1:00:39 - A Millennial Is? 01:02:22 - A Millennial Should Be? 01:03:38 - A Millennial Is Not? 01:05:44 - Connect with Graeme Connect with Graeme: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-hamilton-lit-cirp-9a790645/ Website: https://www.spergel.ca/

Meet Erin Bury - 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 Erin held leadership roles at communications agency Eighty-Eight, startup publication BetaKit, and at Sprouter, which was acquired by Postmedia in 2011. She is a frequent speaker with Speakers' Spotlight, writes a column for the Financial Post, and is a tech commentator on CTV News. Erin has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Forbes, and CNN, and has also been awarded the Marketing Magazine's top 30 Under 30 award. During this episode Erin will be sharing her tips on how to successfully build a tech startup, how to market & scale it, and what tools and resources are available for entrepreneurs out there. As a serial investor and entrepreneur, she has a lot of experience and advice to share with our listeners and we are excited to have her on the show. Erin Bury - Tech & Marketing Expert, Helping Canadians Plan Their Future & Create a Will 1:12 - Meet Erin & Learn Her Story  2:49 - Finding Balance 5:27 - Entrepreneurial Skills & How to Develop Them 6:39 - Building for Millennials 8:41 - Willful During Covid 11:05 - Erin's Journey to Becoming a Marketing & Tech Expert 13:55 - Building a Tech Company with Her Husband & Her Tips 18:49 - When Should You Create a Will & How Does it Work 25:48 - How Long Did it Take to Create Willful 28:54 - How to Deal with Opinions & Feedback 31:41 - Advice to Someone Starting out as an Entrepreneur 34:56 - Marketing the Platform 37:50 - Where the New Founders Should Spend Their Dollars First 41:50 -  Resources that Erin Consumes 44:39 - Venture Capital & Angel Investing 46:49 - How to Deal with Bad Days 49:52 - A Millennial Is 49:57 - A Millennial Should Be 50:06 - A Millennial Is Not 50:19 - Connecting With Erin Connect with Erin: Website: www.willful.co/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erinbury/ Instagram: @erinbury @willfulwills

Eric Termuende is empowering category-leading brands, associations, and leaders to navigate uncertainty and build thriving places to work. A seasoned keynote speaker and best-selling author, Eric Termuende has been on hundreds of stages all over the world speaking about workplace culture and one-degree shifts that build communities at work. An entrepreneur his entire life, Eric has surveyed and interviewed thousands of people and brings a fresh perspective to workplace culture and the future of work. During this episode we will discuss how to create those one-degree shifts, and how to attract and retain the right talent. His best-selling book, Rethink Work, his insights and tips on building great teams, culture, employee engagement and much more. Eric Termuende - Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker & Author, Helping Companies with One-Degree Shifts. 1:02 - Meet & Welcome Eric 2:39 - What are the One-Degree Shifts 7:57 - Developing a Great Culture in the Zoom Environment 13:43 - Millennials & the One-Degree Shifts 17:13 - How to Ensure That Employees are Engaged 19:10 - Hiring the Right Talent During these Times 21:58 - Entrepreneurship, Gig Economy & The Digital World 24:23 - What to do if You are Coming Out of University Right Now 29:41 - Eric's Story & Background 34:24 - The Opportunities & Perspective Taken from University 35:30 - Finding Balance During the Pandemic 37:05 - Routine Tips 39:05 - What's Next for Eric 40:21 - Resources & Information Eric Consumes in Order to Stay up to Date 44:02 - Nailing Zoom Leadership  46:40 - Advice to Your Younger Self 47:40 - A Millennial Is 47:45 - A Millennial Should Be 47:49 - A Millennial Is Not 48:43 - Connect with Eric Connect with Eric: Website: www.erictermuende.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erictermuende/ Instagram: @termuende

Andrew D'Souza is the co-founder & CEO of Clearbanc, the biggest ecommerce investor in the world. Clearbanc has invested $1 billion into 2,200+ ecommerce and software companies using data science to identify high-growth funding opportunities in less than 24 hours. This data-driven approach takes the bias out of decision making and helped fund 8X more female founders than traditional VC. Clearbanc was recently named No. 1 on LinkedIn's 2020 Top Startups list for their fast growth, innovation and calibre of talent working for the company. They have also recently launched a free valuation platform to help founders understand what their business is worth. Andrew began his career as a consultant with McKinsey & Company after receiving his degree in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He has also raised hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital & is an adviser and investor to companies such as WealthSimple, Properly, and Tulip Retail. Prior to Clearbanc, Andrew was the president of Nymi (a wearable platform focussed on identity and security) and the COO of education startup, TopHat.  During this episode Andrew and I discuss his path to success and lessons learned, how they have been able to succeed and manage their company during Covid-19, what problems he believes should be addressed or solved and what trends to look out for in 2021. Andrew D'Souza: CEO of Clearbanc, Providing Friendly Funding & Valuations for Savvy Founders 01:04 - Meet Andrew & Learn his Story 02:24 - Covid Inspired Routines 04:12 - Learn More About Clearbanc 10:53 - Business Trends to Watch Out for 13:35 - Advice for Everyone Going Back to School 14:56 - How to Figure Out What You Want To Do 17:19 - Advice for People who are Pivoting During the Pandemic 19:03 - Skills to Develop During this Pandemic 22:10 - Finding Capital & Strategy to Get to 'Yes' 25:48 - Stress Management Tips 27:40 - Andrew's Routines & Habits 30:28 - Zoom Fatigue & Zoom Leadership 32:03 - Andrew's Resource Recommendations 34:30 - Shift Towards a Short Attention Span 36:23 - The Biggest Lesson From the Past 12 Months 37:48 - Should Everyone be a Solopreneur or Entrepreneur 39:35 - Advice to a Younger Self 41:11 - Hunger for Success 42:52 - A Millennial Is? 43:00 - A Millennial Should Be? 44:48 - A Millennial Is Not? 45:14 - Connect with Andrew Connecting with Andrew: Website: www.clearbanc.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdsouza/ Instagram: @andrewdsouza @clearbanc

Mandy Balak is a serial entrepreneur, a tech founder, a coach, a visionary, activator and truly an inspiration. She is leading two companies Datenight YYC - a platform that makes date night fun, exciting and stress free, as well as The Ace Collective - a community that was created to empower, motivate and support women. It's all about Activating meaningful conversations, Cultivating connections and community, and Empowering each other to live our fullest lives. Mandy is all about landing beside you and rising up with you. And ACE is her platform - supporting women to raise their standards and reach for more with tools for the toolkit, education to grow, and experiences that inspire action. She's creating an empire of driven, heart-centered women through cultivating experiences and collaboration. A lover of EFF YES' + the best at brunching; Mandy is a dream it, say it + do it kind of gal with a hunger for growth and a get sh*t done mantra. Mandy Balak: Serial Entrepreneur, Tech Founder, Coach, Visionary & Activator, Empowering Women to Live their Fullest Lives. 1:34 - Meet Mandy & Learn Her Routine  7:27 - Mandy's Background & Her Story 14:40 - Her recommendation for Someone Just Starting Out 16:42 - Resources & Tips 23:26 - Tech Hacks 26:10 - Her Businesses During Covid  34:09 - Marketing Tips 41:49 - Creating & Keeping Balance 44:37 - Strategies for when Things don't go Well 46:31 - What's next for Mandy? 49:13 - Her Goal Setting Routine  50:55 - A Millennial Is? 50:57 - A Millennial Is Not? 51:01 - A Millennial Should Be? 51:08 - Connecting with Mandy Connect with Rachel: Website: www.theacecollective.com www.itsdatenight.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mandybalak/ Instagram: @mandybalak @datenightyyc @theacecollective_

Meet Wilson Kwan who is a seasoned business leader at FAAN Advisors Group Inc., a boutique consulting firm in Toronto. Wilson is a trusted business advisor with a background in finance, accounting and corporate restructuring with ten years of public practice experience. He was previously a Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and spent seven years in their Corporate Advisory & Restructuring practice. Wilson has been involved in several high profile and highly litigious corporate restructuring cases from $20.0 million to $5.4 billion in size in industries ranging from real estate, oil & gas, aviation, cannabis, high-tech and retail to complex companies with over 100 legal entities. In this episode we discuss what companies should do during these challenging times to prepare themselves for growth; How to succeed at an interview or to get that dream job you've always wanted; how to prepare yourself for the digital future of 2021 and so much more. Wilson Kwan: Trusted Business Advisor on Helping Companies Grow & Get Through Difficult Times 1:15 - Wilson's Background and his Story 6:42 - Advice for People Looking for a Job 9:53 - Wilson's Suggestions for Companies During this Pandemic 17:09 - What to Do if Your Cashflow is a Problem? 22:38 - When & How to Start the Conversation with The Right People 26:05 - The Biggest Mistake Entrepreneurs Make 29:08 - Tips for Spouses Working Together 31:31 - Signs to Watch Out for When Your Company Needs Help 37:14 - The Next Opportunity in 2021  41:44 - Keeping Yourself Up to Date on Relevant Trends 43:55 - What Separates the Successful Companies 46:17 - Advice to Your Younger Self 49:06 - Advice for Companies Starting Out 51:44 - Wilson's Take on Cannabis Industry 55:04 - Wilson's Take on Travel & Hospitality Industry 59:27 - Wilson's Take on the Economic Outlook 1:06:33 - A Millennial Is 1:09:30 - A Millennial Should Be 1:10:15 - A Millennial is Not 1:13:40 - Connect with Wilson Connect With Wilson: Website: www.faanadvisors.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wkwan7/

Meet Christi Pratte who desires to empower women in all areas of hustle and life. She is the Founder of HustlePretty.Co, an online magazine for resilient women who are putting the pretty back in the grind through their passions, determination, and work ethic. Her magazine displays articles of inspiration and features women out there showing us how it's done.   In addition, she offers ghostwriting services designed for fempreneurs looking to share their powerful stories with the world and truly get their voices heard and honored. Having spent the past few years writing for a handful of women's empowerment platforms including Women On Topp, So She Slays, Hope for Women Magazine, and GirlMuch.com, Christi absolutely loves being able to watch women build the most beautiful mosaics from their broken pieces, empower themselves to rise after falling, and lead the way for the next woman. To her, that is the greatest form of self-love! Christi Pratte: Savvy Writer & Creator of HustlePretty.Co, a Platform & an Online Magazine for Resilient Women, Hustling Towards Their Dreams with Passion, Determination & Work Ethic. 0:50 - Meet Christi & Learn her Story 3:07 - Writing Content & Getting Noticed 4:38 - Suggestions For Those Who Are Just Starting Out 6:20 - Status Symbols are Not Required to Do What You Love 8:50 - Promoting Content & How to Stand Out  12:45 - Navigating Through These Pandemic Times 13:47 - Hustle is All About Your Mindset & Approach 17:35 - Being a Copywriter & Ghost Writer (What & How) 23:28 - Advice for Companies Looking for a Copywriter   25:29 - The Time Required to Write a Blog or Content Piece 27:40 - Working with Publications & Brands   30:15 - How to Stand Out in a Crowded Space 33:47 - Tips on Dealing with a "No" 36:55 - How to Ensure Growth in Your Craft 39:24 - Dealing with Your Worst Days & Finding Inspiration 43:45 - Book Recommendations   45:12 - Plans for 2021 47:03 - A Millennial Is? 47:07 - A Millennial Should Be? 47:10 - A Millennial is Not? 47:15 - Connecting with Christi Connecting with Christi: Facebook: HustlePretty.Co Instagram: @christipratte ; @hustlepretty.co Website: https://www.hustlepretty.co

Meet Ruben Young - a Canadian R&B singer and songwriter from Calgary, Alberta. He is best known for his album Dreamstate, which features the online hit, "Rachel Green". He was recently named Apple Music Canada's New Artist of the Week and Ruben's independent releases (through his own label, Young & Lucky) have earned him over five million streams, and a place on stage as direct support for international artists. From features on Beats 1 Radio, BBC Radio 1 Extra, CBC, to playlist love on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Youtube Music, to steady rotation on Stingray and Canadian radio, and recently performing at premier showcases such as Live Nation's Ones To Watch, School Night (Toronto) and NXNE, Ruben's sound continues to grow - establishing him as one of the top rising soul artists out of Canada. In 2018, Ruben was nominated for Urban Artist of The Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards for his single, “Bad Habits” (produced by JUNO winner Classifed), which was also named one of the “Best Canadian Songs” by Complex's Northern Touch List. Ruben Young: R&B Artist & Songwriter, Relentlessly Pursuing Dreams, Breaking Barriers & Succeeding in the Music Industry. 1:06 - Learning More About Ruben & His Music 10:00 - Making a Pivot & Focusing on One Thing at a Time 11:28 - What Separates a Great Artist from a Good One 12:53 - Choosing the Right Path to Success 15:17 - Finding Working Capital in the Music Industry 21:25 - The Amount Needed to Support the Creative Process 22:55 - Changes that COVID-19 Brought into the Industry 25:41 - Finding Inspiration in the Midst of the Pandemic 27:44 - Tips for Dealing with the COVID-19 Isolation? 30:22 - Advice for Your Younger Self 31:40 - Lessons Learnt in the past 6 Months 33:28 - Keeping Up with the Trends 34:41 - The Next Opportunities to Look Out For 39:35 - A Millennial Is? 40:42 - A Millennial Should Be? 41:52 - A Millennial is Not? Connecting with Ruben: Website: www.officialrubenyoung.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-young-13887047/ Instagram: @therubs

Aubrie Wienholt is the CEO and Founder of PR for Artists, Inc. and has been working in public relations, marketing, and event management professionally for over ten years. She oversees media outreach, digital marketing, and social media teams, developing multi-tiered campaigns for various independent artists, galleries, and organizations. She has spearheaded campaigns for clients such as Brendan O'Connell, leading the Everyartist.me campaign, Yuge Zhou, Kasumi, Barbara Cole, Stephen Wilson, Hunt Slonem, Joshua Haupt of Three A Light, and more. In the last few years, she has created and extended services from strategic media relations to fine art gallery introduction, curated pop-up exhibitions, retail collaboration, social media campaign marketing, and digital curation and management. She is also Content Director at PLACE Project Group, an organization that designs and curates site-specific art exhibitions. Aubrie Wienholt: Savvy Business Woman & Artist, Amplifying Voices & Visions One Masterpiece at a Time 1:30 - Learn More About Aubrie & Her Story 4:24 - How Do They Find & Choose their Artists? 6:00 - Process & Changes During the Pandemic 7:45 - Staying Creative During the Difficult Times 9:36 - Advice for the Aspiring Artists 11:32 -  Does Everyone Have an Artist Within Them? 13:22 - Common Mistakes Many Artists Make? 15:34 - “Starving Artist” - myth or reality 20:09 -  Is There a Secret Formula for success? 23:02 - Tips for Building Your Network 25:39 - The Team Behind Every Successful Artist 27:53 - Working Remotely During the Pandemic & Staying Productive 30:10 - Dealing with the Pandemic on a Personal Level 31:52 -  Aubrie's Resources & Content Recommendation 33:18 - Advice to a Younger Self 34:14 -  Give Yourself Time & Permission to Work Through Your Issues  35:45 - A Millennial Is 36:37 - A Millennial Should Be 37:21 - A Millennial Is Not 38:00 - Attending College or Not? 41:05 - Connect with Aubrie Connect with Aubrie: Website: www.prforartists.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aubriewienholt/ Instagram: @aubrie_wienholt @aubriewienholtmusic @prforartists @prforcannabis

Jonathan Ip is the founder of Iterative Law, a business law firm focused on delivering practical business-first legal services to entrepreneurs, startups and growth-oriented companies. Jonathan has over a decade of experience in Canadian, US and international securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate governance and corporate/commercial matters. His career spans both private practice and in-house counsel roles and has advised business at all stages of development in a variety of industries, including technology, blockchain, AI, mining and real estate. In this episode Jonathan shares his story and opens up about starting his own practice and gaining new clients during the pandemic. He will also give a lot of valuable tips and advice on starting a company, protecting yourself with a proper shareholder agreement and how to properly prepare for raising multiple rounds of financing. Jonathan will share his experience in the tech industry, his outlook and opportunities he sees in the market. Entrepreneurial Lawyer - Helping Tech Entrepreneurs & Startups Achieve Success 2:30 - Welcome Jonathan & Learn His Story 3:49 - Working with Large Enterprises vs. Startups 6:35 - What to Do if You Are a Co-Founder? 10:58 - Trademark or Not to Trademark   13:55 - How to Protect Your Company During a Breakup 15:33 - Things You Need to Know About Raising Funds 22:00 - Common Mistakes that Entrepreneurs Make 23:25 - The Right Legal Representation for Your Company 34:00 - Legal Help for Start-ups - Cheap & Cheerful 37:35 - Tips for Global Companies 43:25 - Legally Protecting Your Business from Personal Matters 45:26 - Thriving Through the Pandemic 49:55 - Zoom Leadership How to's 53:55 - Books & Resources Recommendations 59:30 - A Millennial Is 1:00:00 - A Millennial Should Be 01:00:31 - A Millennial Is Not Connect with Jonathan: Website: www.iterativelaw.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhfip/

Meet Ania Boniecka @aniab is an accountant turned successful blogger, digital creator and influencer. ⁠ ⁠ Ania shares her passion for photography and videography with her partner Tyler Stalman and they showcase their work, travels and adventures through multiple social media channels, while also maintaining a blog. Her blog encompasses daily inspiration, life advice, finance, fitness, smart hacks and everything in between.⁠ ⁠ On this episode Ania shares with us her journey to becoming a successful blogger and how she pivoted into a new career. She will also share her take on the industry, how to thrive in the post-pandemic world and stay creative.⁠ ⁠ We will discuss her tips for a successful relationship and working together, new project - Money Series, and how to prepare financially for uncertainties that life throws at you. ⁠ Ania Boniecka: Savvy Blogger, Model, Photographer; Creating Art & Taking Calculated Risks in Style 1:05   Meet & Welcome Ania 7:05 Secret to a Happy Marriage While Working Together 24/7 14:30 Staying Creative During COVID 16:07 Traveling  & Creativity Post Pandemic 19:24 Opportunities & Trends   25:01 Advice for Emerging Bloggers & Influencers 26:14 Business Tips & How to Prepare for a Career Switch 29:44 Focus, Niches & Target Markets 31:30  Advice to Your Younger Self 37:25 Emergency Funds & Being Financially Prepared for Uncertainties 38:55  Common Mistakes People Make with Money & How to Avoid Them 42:07   5 Tips for Money Management 47:32 Tips & Tools on Dealing with Stress 51:40 Routines, Practices & Exercising 55:39  A Millennial Is 56:15 A Millennial Should Be 57:07 A Millennial Is Not 57:20 Connecting with Ania Connect with Ania: Website: www.aniab.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/aniabnet Instagram: @aniab @stalman YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/AniaB Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/aniabnet/ Podcast: www.stalmanpodcast.com

Myles is an incredible serial entrepreneur and over the last 13 years he's built 4 successful businesses in the hospitality space. He began his career as a Tim Horton's franchisee and opened 7 locations downtown Toronto. He then moved into opening private label restaurants and became a partner/founder of Valdez, Baro, Dasha, and Petty Cash. His restaurants have earned multiple awards including top 20 New Restaurants by Toronto life, Best New restaurant by Notable, and were considered for top 100 Restaurants in Canada. Myles, launched Blue Door Communications with a strategic founder in 2017 - a hospitality focused PR and Digital Agency. Blue Door was named "Notable's 2018 Agency of the Year". The Company was also nominated for "PR Professional of the Year" by the Canadian Public Relations Society. Myles recently left the restaurant's day-to-day to develop a wellness brand creating a new social experience around hot/cold therapy. He's built an MVP here in Toronto called Inward in an 800 s/f studio with over 1000 early customers. The mission is to build a social experience that is fun, healthy, and inspiring. Myles Farmer: Building a Global Wellness Brand One Breath at a Time 1:06 - Meet Myles & Learn His Story 4:14 - Buying a Nightclub & Starting Multiple Businesses 5:04 - Making a Transition From the Hospitality Industry 8:30 - Starting Inward & Weathering the Pandemic 15:32 -  How to Train Your Mind & Body 16:25 - Working Through the Pandemic & Challenges 19:05 - Restaurant Industry Post-Covid 20:30 - Tips on Dealing With Stress 22:03 - Breathwork How To's & Benefits 23:20 - Owning Restaurants vs. Franchises 27:00 - Opportunities in 2020 29:04 - How to Stand Out & Avoid Failure 31:29 - Advice to a Younger Self 32:20 - Traveling, Exploring & Connecting with Others 35:44 - Myles Suggestion for Content to Consume 38:08 - The Secret for a Restaurant to Survive Past the First 6 Months 39:49 - How to Hire the Best Team 41:57 - Myles' Plans for the Future 44:11 - Working with Business Partners & Family 46:30 - A Millennial Is 47:35 -  A Millennial Should Be 48:19 - A Millennial Is Not 49:20 - Connect with Myles Connect with Myles: Website: www.goinward.ca/breathwork LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/myles-farmer-8b446651/ Instagram: @mylesfarmer @go_inward

Meet Josh Adamson. He is a Nike Master Trainer of Canada, gym owner, a professional coach, an author & creator in the health and wellness industry. He is passionate about mind/ body connection and helping people with their mental health challenges through physical exercise. On his social media channels Josh guides his clients and followers through powerful workouts so they can feel and perform their best. Since he was 14 he has had a (healthy) obsession with fitness and pushing his body to extreme levels. Since then he has traveled the world to research and learn the latest research about Bodybuilding, Crossfit and Powerlifting. Now he is using that knowledge to help thousands of people around the globe. Josh Adamson: Nike Canada Master Trainer, Changing People's Lives One Workout & Business at a Time 00:45 - Welcome Josh Adamson 2:00 - Learn More About His Background 4:45 - Building Confidence in Your 20's 7:00 - How to Dominate Targets & Sales? 10:45 - How to Become a Nike Master Trainer of Canada? 13:45 - Handling the COVID Pandemic 17:30 - What to Expect for the Health & Wellness Industry 22:55 -  Fitness & Mental Health 25:25 - Nutrition & Healthy Eating      33:15 - Meal Plans & Micronutrients 34:15 - What Inspires Josh for Success 36:15 - Working With Clients & Seeing the Progress 39:30 - Working With Shawn Mendes 40:35 - The Biggest Lesson Learnt Over the Past 12 Months 41:30 -  A Millennial Is 42:50 - A Millennial Should Be 43:45 - A Millennial Is Not? 44:15 - Connecting With Josh Connect with Josh: Website: www.liftcorktown.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-adamson-b6444b55 Instagram: @aussie_fit @movecoalition @liftcorktown Subscribe for FREE home workouts: youtu.be/jT4N5opIAZY

Max Jamali is a Luxury Artist based in Toronto, with an award-winning background in fashion photography, with his work showcased in Toronto, Miami, L.A. and Dubai. He's a mix-media artist famous for the use of luxurious items to create his art. In contrast with other artists, Max's work focuses on luxury itself as a medium. He uses Diamond Dust, Exotic Leather, 24K gold, Genuine Silver & Swarovski Crystals to create pieces that scream opulence. Every piece is created with his "M" logo that symbolizes Luxury, handcrafted from snake skin. Max Jamali : Creating Luxury Art & Value & Shining Diamond Bright in a Crowded Industry 1:00 - Meet Max Jamali the Luxury Artist 5:00 - Moving from Dubai & Transitioning from Fashion Photography 7:00 - The Process of Creating Luxury Art 10:00 - Working with Clients in the Industry 14:45 - Know Who Your Clients are Before Creating a Product 17:00 - Create Something that Reflects your Vision & Personality 19:00 - Morning Routine & Getting Inspiration - Constant R&D 21:45 - Art Basel & Other Places that are a Must for Inspiration 24:00 - Create Art that Tells Your Story 26:00 - How to Build a Vision & Confidence 30:50 - Create Your Brand & Your Audience Before Making Money 32:45 - Don't Make Your Product too Available 34:00 - How to Pivot Your Business During the Pandemic 38:15 - Having Routine & Getting Control Over Your Space 42:00 - Advice to Your Younger Self - Start Earlier 44:00 - Opportunities & Trends to Take Advantage of Now 44:45 - Managing Finances 46:45 - Abundance Mindset Towards Financial Goals. 48:15 - Spend Money on Re-educating Yourself & Learning 53:00 -A Millennial is - Hope 54:35 - A Millennial should be - a Role Model 55:30 - A Millennial is Not - Limited to the Past Connect with Max: Website: www.maxjamali.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/max-jamali Instagram: @maxjamali

Rachel David is a thought leader in the influencer marketing space. Working with the biggest online talent in the world she has been able to bring some of the most innovative brand campaigns to life. Rachel has over 10 years of corporate experience working in the media industry. Today she is a frequent speaker at digital marketing conferences such as vidtalks, influence this and playlist live. She just gave a Ted Talk surrounding the topic of influencers. Rachel is also the director of the Buffer Festival board, one of the world's largest youtube film festivals. When Rachel is not running the business she is a Linkedin creator and angel investor in a handful of tech startups. Rachel David: Creating & Influencing in 2020, while Staying Balanced & Motivated 1:00 - Meet Rachel & Learn her story 6:44 - Rachel's Advice on How to Deal with Setbacks 8:30 - Navigating Through the New Normal 11:00 - Social Media World & Trusting Yourself 12:15 - What Rachel Looks for When She Invests in Companies 15:00 - Rachel's Investing & Trading Experience 19:00 - Which Social Media Platforms to Be Active On 23:00 - Making Mistakes & Learning from Them 25:00 - Opportunities & Trends in 2020 26:30 - What & How about Live Streaming 30:45 - How to Be Relatable 32:30 - What's Next For Rachel 35:30 - How to Stay Balanced 36:45 - Where Rachel Gets Advice 41:15 - A millennial is, a Millennial should be and a Millennial is not 42:00 - Where to Connect with Rachel Connect with Rachel: Website: www.HashtagCommunications.ca LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/RachelDavidca Twitter: twitter.com/RachelDavid Instagram: instagram.com/RachelDavid YouTube: bit.ly/SubscribeToRachel Recent TED Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=gbbEXnRG9d8&t=1s

Ravi Ravindran is one of the founders of BLUMEx - platform that allows businesses of all sizes to find, build, and manage independent sales teams to sell their product or service offering on their behalf. BLUMEx allows business to decentralize revenue generation, automate its management, and scale based on their ability to deliver their solutions. This ability to scale allows companies to attract large amounts of later stage capital and become globally competitive companies. BLUMEx is also a podcast that focuses on how startups get off the ground and gain traction. This podcast covers ways that startups have acquired users, found product market fit, built their brand, created clever marketing strategies, found their first employees, found the right co-founder(s), using influencers to market a product, and so much more. Ravi Ravindran: Opportunities, Mindset, Multiple Income Streams & Preparing for the Future 2:15 - BLUMEx Story & Navigating Covid-19 6:00 - Opportunities in 2020 - Medical, financial and restaurant technology 10:00 - How BLUMEx Operates - Sales as a Service 12:00 - Diversifying your Income Streams 14:00 - How to Succeed & Develop "Urgency" Mindset 15:30 - Preparing for the Downturn 16:50 - 5 content creators to Follow 18:15 - On Mindset & Hunger 21:00 - How do you Teach Yourself Better 23:00 - What do you wish you have known when you started? 30:00 - On Routines & Motivation 38:00 - Strengths & Weaknesses Connect with Ravi: Website: www.blumex.io/sales www.sitch.app/blumex?sp=-AN6v8U7M8JRV5W0 Sales as a Service: www.blumex.io/docs/BLUMEx-SAAS.pdf Instagram: @ravi_ravindran @blumex.io LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/raviravindran1/

Yalda Shaygy is a founder of Rose Toronto, an organic beauty oil company based in Canada. She is an incredible mother of 2 and a passionate entrepreneur with a huge heart. In this episode she speaks about expanding a beauty brand, creating a successful partnership, parenting, & staying strong & balanced during challenging times. Yalda Shaygy: Motherhood, Perseverance & Building a Successful Business 1:20 - Rose and Yalda's Background 4:15- Knowing your Audience & Growing on IG 5:12 - Creating a Hand Sanitizer Line & Giving Back 7:00 - Advice to Entrepreneurs Starting Out 8:00 - Yalda's Market Research Process & New Product Creation 10:30 - Relationships & Finding a Supportive Partner 14:00 - Stress Management Tips & Routine 16:00 - The Next Trends & Opportunities in the Market 18:00 - On Failure & Lessons Learned 21:00 - Finding Balance between Family Life & Business 25:00 - Essential Resources 27:30 - A Millennial is, a Millennial Should be & a Millennial is Not Connect with Yalda Website: www.rosetoronto.ca/ Instagram: @rosetoronto.ca @yaldashaygy LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yalda-shaygy-43618441/ Learn more about Yalda's Story: https://www.itsovereasy.com/insights/how-starting-my-own-business-saved-my-life

Aidan Heintzman is a social entrepreneur and founder of Hello Earth, a company dedicated to creating and building story-driven consumer brands that support social and environmental causes. In response to COVID-19 their team has launch 2 brands to help those most affected. Life Crates is a food program preparing and distributing 70,000 caloric boxes to low income seniors. Love Your Neighbour is a consumer facing zero profit brand allowing anyone or any group to directly donate Personal Protective Equipment to Frontline Workers. Aidan was previously Founder and Director of MySimple, an every-day underwear label that donates a pair to the homeless with every pair purchased. Before that, he was the Director of Heroes in Black, an organization dedicated to supporting homeless and at-risk youth. Aidan Heintzman: Building Impactful Story-Driven Brands 2:00 - Aidan's Background & Journey Through Brand Building 7:30 - Creating an Infrastructure that Empowers Other People 8:30 - Startup studio Business Model Explained 10:30 - Passion for Building & Going from Idea to Product 11:45 - Opportunities & Trends to Pay Attention to in 2020 14:00 - Building Relationships, Communities & Businesses in the Post-Pandemic Times 16:00 - Finding Supporters, Partners & Suppliers for Life Crates 19:45 - Success is a Numbers Game 21:00 - Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, & Asking for Help 24:00 - Resources, Podcasts (How I Built This - Guy Raz; & Masters of Scale - Reis Hoffman; Well Made - Lumi) & Aidan's Process to Making Connections 27:00 - Networking & Tips for Connecting with Others 30:45 - Dual Entity + a Syndicate Model Explained 34:15 - Biggest Lesson Learned in the Past 12 Months 35:00 - What Does the Future Hold For Aidan? 38:00 - Starting a Brand & Which Industry You Should Focus On 44:00 - Tech Companies & Social Causes 46:30 - A Millennial Is, a Millennial Should be & a Millennial is Not Connect with Aidan Website: www.lyn.earth/ Instagram: @aidanheintzman @artlovesearth @lifecrates @lyn.earth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aheintzman/

Marsha Druker is the Founder of Fuckup Nights Toronto, a community that de-stigmatizes failure. Before getting into community building, she held various Marketing and PR roles in companies ranging from consumer packaged goods to tech startups. She is also the host of the Create Community podcast, where she chats with fellow community builders to define what community truly means. Marsha Druker: Building a Community & De-stigmatizing Failure 1:10 - What is Fuckup Nights TO and How it All Started 6:00 - Building a Community of Community Builders 9:45 - Lessons Learned and Re-occurring Themes 12:35 - How to Properly Deal with the Pitfalls and Challenges 15:00 - Tips on How to Deal with Covid-19 16:00 - Decision to Cancel the 3rd Anniversary Event due to Covid-19 19:15 - Pivoting During the Pandemic and Exploring New Opportunities 23:15 - Opportunities and Trends to Pay Attention to in 2020 25:00 - Finding New Ways to Connect Post Pandemic 26:15 - Teamwork Behind Fuckup Nights TO 27:00 - Marsha Shares her fuckups 29:00 - How to find Team Members and Speakers 33:00 - How to Build Connections and Your Network 34:30 - How to Deal with Rejection 37:00 - Favourite Resources, Books and Podcasts 41:00 - What's Next for Marsha 42:15 - Routines and Hobbies 45:30 - A Millennial Is - Adaptable , A Millennial Should Be - Brave, A Millennial Is Not - Entitled or Lazy Connect with Marsha Website: http://marshadruker.com/ http://fuckupnightsto.ca/ https://www.createcommunitypod.com/ Instagram: @marshadruker @fuckupnightsto @createcommunitypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshadruker/