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Society in the digital space is becoming more and more broken but you can still show up authentically and fill gaps that people need to thrive. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, the first back in 8 months, Alyssa and Dakota candidly discuss where they've been and what's coming down the pipeline for 2025 while diving into the depths of trolling, bad behaviour online, adding to the noise and what being yourself, scrappy or not will do for your brand if you show up as YOU and you only.Episode highlights:Taking the reins on your brand image, using social media for good, success mindset, brand, mental health, opinions on bad marketing, leadership and relationships.Takeaways:Social media can easily become a place for fear, half-truths and a place for hate but there is still a massive opportunity to outshine the b*llshit and add value.If you don't control your narrative, someone else will.Don't go online without a plan.Your brand is everything, so make it real.If you enjoyed this episode of Ladies Who Launch, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag us @ladieswholaunchpod OR, link us to a friend or colleague by sharing the episode. Also please make sure to give us a review and a five-star rating if you're loving what we're putting down!Resources and links:Get in queue for our new newsletter, dropping April 2025Stay tuned to our Instagram for updates on episode drops, merch, newsletter drops, events and more__Transcript:  Dakota Kidby: [00:00:02] Hey, hey, welcome to Ladies Who Launch, the podcast where we cut through the noise, ditch the fluff and get real about all things marketing. Alyssa Berry: [00:00:11] That's right, we are your hosts, Dakota and Alyssa, two entrepreneurs from Calgary who are here to serve up equal parts solid advice, industry banter, and a whole lot of unfiltered opinions. Dakota Kidby: [00:00:21] So grab your coffee, buckle up, and get ready for a podcast that's equal parts fun and real talk. Whether you're in the biz or just curious about what goes down behind the scenes of marketing, we've got you covered. Alyssa Berry: [00:00:33] Let's get to it. Welcome to Ladies Who Launch. Dakota Kidby: [00:00:40] We're back. Alyssa Berry: [00:00:42] Look who's back. Back again. Dakota Kidby: [00:00:45] The ladies are back. Tell a friend. Alyssa Berry: [00:00:49] Oh, my God, it's only been, what? Eight months. Here we are. Dakota Kidby: [00:00:54] We're back after an eight month hiatus. Welcome back to season five of Ladies Who launch. Alyssa Berry: [00:01:01] The eight month hiatus that was supposed to be like two. But Dakota and I are always on our own schedule, as many of our listeners know, so we are happy to be back, Dakota Kidby: [00:01:12] Happy to finally be back with you guys. And we have a brand new setup. We are now using new software, we have new tech, new equipment. We're going to be on YouTube. So we really look forward to taking Ladies Who Launch to the next level this year. Alyssa Berry: [00:01:28] Yes, and we did a rebrand too. So if you've been on our Instagram recently, you'll see we have a whole new logo brand we're coming out with. We're going to have new newsletter, new community events. We're back at it hardcore because we missed our community. And we know you guys missed us too. So.  Dakota Kidby: [00:01:46] Yeah, we got a lot of feedback from you guys over our hiatus that people were unimpressed that we were not recording. So we really appreciate your guys's support and we are very excited for season five of Ladies Who Launch. Alyssa Berry: [00:02:01] It's crazy it's season five, to be honest. Dakota Kidby: [00:02:03] I know. Yeah, so we started this, for those of you who are new to the podcast, Alyssa and myself started this podcast over Covid in 2020 as sort of an outlet to be able to get together as friends and be opinionated about all the things that we like to be opinionated about. And 90% of the time that is marketing, because we are both marketing professionals. I want to say 10% of the time it's everything else from period poverty to politics to what's going on in the world, to stuff that's going on in our city and so on and so forth. So.  Alyssa Berry: [00:02:40] And we will just pick up right where we left off. But we probably should give everyone a bit of an insight into what's gone on in these last eight months, both professionally and personally and all those sorts of things before we kind of dive back in. But we are still here. We are. We do still live in Calgary. Yeah, we both still have our own companies. We both still love our community. But some changes have happened. Dakota Kidby: [00:03:07] They have. Alyssa, do you want to go first? Alyssa Berry: [00:03:10] Yeah. I'm not going to delve too much into it because it's not really, well... I went to a bit of a dark side, and I took a full time gig back in August. The landscape for, I think everybody's going through this with small business and especially the sectors that I worked in, in tourism and culture were still having difficulty kind of coming back recovering from Covid. And I sort of had this moment of like, how much do I want to keep struggling with this? And I still do have my business and I still do work on the side. So don't think Alyssa Berry Communications has gone anywhere. I still work with clients and people that I love and, love doing work for them. But sometimes you need to be an adult and realize that sometimes a paycheck is necessary for whatever reasons. There's never any sense of failure or anything for any business person that has to make other arrangements, especially those of us that don't have spouses who can pick up the slack while the other is kind of struggling. So that's where I am. I'm not going to talk about it because obviously it's not for public consumption in that way, because this podcast is all about my business and me being a marketer and me being in the community. So that's still what we're going to focus on, because all of those things are still true. But yeah, that was sort of my big personal professional change for 2024 and into 2025. Dakota Kidby: [00:04:47] And we're all going to give you a big applaud because, applause, applause, because it's it's very hard to be brave a lot of the time, especially when you own your own business and you realize that you have to go elsewhere to make ends meet and pay the bills just because your particular audience isn't entirely there anymore. And so, yeah, I mean, I think it's been good for you in some ways as well. So, yeah, I just want to say, you know, I commend you for being brave, that's all. Alyssa Berry: [00:05:24] Yeah. And that's where we'll leave it. Dakota Kidby: [00:05:27] Okay. Got it. So, yeah, similarly, I really did some pretty massive work on myself over the last eight months, probably more than I ever have. I've talked about this a couple times in past episodes, and I just got very real with where I, where my life was going and where I want my life to go. And I also made some brave, scary decisions. So part of that included hiring pretty much a full team. So we now have like an operations team at Social Centric. We have back end web and full stack app and front end and back end web developers on our team. Um, and then we also have a full timer who is kind of my right hand woman. So I was very proud that I was able to pay salaries last year. But with that came some investment into the company to be able to do that. And then on top of that we also got very real about our client roster for the first time ever, I think. And we really looked at like, who do we actually want to work with and who just is not a fit for us professionally and personally, and we either amiably or... Well, no, they were all amiable, but we like we parted ways with them, either both of us parting ways or us parting ways and we just got very real about the types of clients that we want to work with moving forward. And we have only onboarded clients that make sense for us in 2025 so far. But I'll get real with you guys and say that that was really scary for me in the sense that I haven't been in debt in six, seven, probably eight years and debt really scares me for many reasons, and maybe we'll get into that in another episode. I have a family member who was really bad with money. Dakota Kidby: [00:07:26] My mom. And she ended up taking her life when I was 24 because of that and many other reasons. So I have a lot of inner wounding when it comes to debt and asking for help and any of that stuff. But the fact of the matter is, is if you're going to grow your business and scale up, you know, unless you have a bunch of seed money or people helping you or investors, you usually will have to go into a bit of debt. So that's been really interesting for me. Learning about getting grants, applying for lines of credit. And like actually growing the business in a way that a startup would grow because luckily for me, I never really had to do that. I had clients right out of the gate. But yeah, when you're supporting other people's salaries, you have a totally different responsibility. And so, yeah, we rebranded into a digital marketing house about two months ago, and we are very heavily overhauling our processes and our operations. We've made a lot of changes over the last couple of months. I've had to step into a bunch of different hats that I've never worn before, which has been really interesting. And I'm also learning a lot more about where I want to take not only Social Centric, but my own skill sets into the future. So.  Alyssa Berry: [00:08:44] Yeah, I think we need an episode on good and bad debt because I'm a believer that there's good debt to have, like a mortgage or investing in your company or investing in yourself, those kind of things. So yeah, that's probably a good conversation to have because people get super, super scared of investing in themselves or investing in their company, especially as women. [00:09:06] And we need to do [00:09:07] better at believing in ourselves. Dakota Kidby: [00:09:10] Absolutely. One thing I can say is there's one person that I'll always bet on in this world, and that's me. I do trust myself very, very deeply. That being said, to Alyssa's point, yeah, I do think an episode on that would be really great because I think when you start a business, you don't entirely understand the things that you need in order to be successful. And I was a bit chaotic and choppy over the last ten years in growing Social Centric. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. If there isn't even just a like a little bit of chaos, you probably aren't doing it right, or you're probably not taking risks. But I will say that had I had the knowledge that I have now, I probably would have gone about it a different way and I would have avoided a lot of burnout. Alyssa Berry: [00:10:01] But that's eight months in a nutshell, and that's why we were away longer than we intended. And just to give you, all of our listeners, especially those that kept messaging us and asking like, what's happening? Where are you guys? What are you coming back? What's going on? Just know that there's a lot of things going on. Dakota Kidby: [00:10:17] A lot going on. Yeah. Alyssa Berry: [00:10:18] In the background. And as we have been very candid about in this podcast from the get go, is that Ladies Who Launch is a passion project for us, and it's our own investments and our own time and money and all of those sorts of things. So sometimes when other things take priority, those passion projects just sort of have to be shelved for a little while while your actual adult things have to happen. And so I think we're both glad to be in a place where we are back. Dakota Kidby: [00:10:45] Yeah. We are. We're really happy to be in a place where we're back, and we do genuinely have a lot of really exciting things rolling out this year that we were going to talk about with you guys. We're going to be rolling out a really engaging, killer newsletter that's going to be full of phenomenal content, opportunities and opportunities to connect with us and others, and features of other women and marketers. And not only women, actually, probably everybody, that we think are awesome and that we want to share with you. And on top of that as well, we're going to be putting together a couple of in-person events in Calgary this year, which we're really excited about. And so we'll be offering that up to anybody who wants to attend. So if you're a listener that isn't in Calgary and you want to come down and hang out with us, that opportunity will be available this year. And we would love to meet you guys. So yeah. But other than that, we are coming off the heels of International Women's Day yesterday, and I wanted to kick off season five with you all by talking a little bit about authenticity and fake news on social media, because fuck me, I have seen so much bullshit on social media, especially the last couple of months, pertaining to not only just people like us, but also like, of course, with everything going down in the States and like a couple of celebrities have been really like kicking up dust on there over some of the stupidest shit I've ever seen. I personally, as someone who's in the digital marketing world, I'm having such a rough time understanding how we're using social media these days. And so I really wanted to unpack a few things with Alyssa on the podcast, because I thought it'd be really interesting. I want her opinion on a couple of things. I thought you guys would find it fun for us to banter about a few things, and then from there, I kind of want to dive into, well, how can you still use social media ethically and authentically in a world that is just wrought with trashy news and people pitting themselves and others against other people? Like, what do you, how is social media still relevant? Is it going away? Like, I want to talk about all of those things, but I'd like to use someone who's been all over the news lately as an example of the internet just being a trashy place. Dakota Kidby: [00:13:23] And Alyssa and I have very different opinions on this woman, which I think is going to make this very interesting. I hate to use this person as an example, because yes, they are a person of affluence. So I just want to like kick that off that this person is a person of affluence and they are very, she is a very wealthy woman who probably doesn't deserve all the hype. But that being said, I personally think Meghan Markle is, like, I think she's just a regular girl, just like Marie Antoinette was a regular girl, just like Anne Boleyn was a regular girl, just like Princess Diana was a regular girl. And does she have her demons and her blind spots? I'm sure she does. But first and foremost, I think she's been dealt a shitty fucking deck of cards personally. In the sense that what I see is this very genuine, kind-hearted woman who just wants to be a mum to her kids. She married this dude because she fell in love with him. Yes, he's a prince. Whatever. And what happened to her up in Britain, to me, is very, very much, resembles what happened to Diana and that, and I just think the whole, like the media up there and the media in particular that cover Palace news and whatever, the whole thing to me is just completely disgusting. I also don't entirely myself believe in the institution of the royals and the firm, as what people call it. I think it's all just a bunch of total bullshit. I think it's completely archaic and and I'm not surprised that the two of them like, left, and they just want to be normal. And like, I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Where I think Meghan fell short is after everything that went down, you know, after they got married and left, I don't really entirely see why she started this series on Netflix. Part of me wants to commend her for doing it because it's like, yeah, screw you, I'm still going to do what I want to do. Dakota Kidby: [00:15:38] But another part of me is like, okay, you didn't want more backlash, you didn't want more paparazzi coming after you, you didn't want more face time in the media. Why did you start this show? And then the problem with the show, in my opinion, if any of you have seen it, it's basically a cooking show that she does. It kind of reminds me of Marie Antoinette, and she's got her big palace out in Montecito, and then she bought this, like $8 million house to produce the show in. And it's very much like Marie's Hamlet in Versailles. I don't know if anyone's ever been there, but to me, it just reminds me of this opulent, disgusting wealth that, like, this woman who's been in the media for so many things that are not good, is now going to go buy this $8 million mansion to cook in and sprinkle flowers on things. And so I get where she's coming from. I think her heart's in the right place. She wants to share her joy with other people, but of course it's coming off as unrelatable and people are just tearing her apart. But what really kills me, and I'll let Alyssa interject in a moment here, what I don't like about this, and any woman or person who's in the media - and this happens to people who are in the public eye all the time, take Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, all the people who've been in the public eye lately - these freaking bloggers who have made their careers and lifestyles off of literally like gathering videotape of these people and analyzing everything from like, their face changing from a smile to what they would call a mask. And then they pinpoint these people as narcissists and they just, it's their whole career to tear these people apart. And they just, and judge these people over like, things that they just would not know. It just makes me sick to my stomach. Anyway, that's my rant. [00:17:33] Hey y'all, sorry for the interruption. Just wanting to remind you to please give us five stars and subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Honestly guys, this is the way that we build our podcast. And if you're a supporter of Ladies Who Launch, we would really, really appreciate it if you could just give us those five stars and subscribe. Thanks, guys. Now back to the episode. Alyssa Berry: [00:17:51] Okay. Uh, do you need a breath there? Dakota Kidby: [00:17:53] Yeah. I'm good. Okay. We're good. Alyssa Berry: [00:17:55] There was a lot going on there. Dakota Kidby: [00:17:56] There was a lot. Alyssa Berry: [00:17:57] Here's my thing with the Meghan Markle situation. And it's interesting that we are talking about this because I am a royalist. I'm a monarchist. And not because I think it isn't bullshit. Because, my grandma was and we, I remember I was like a little little kid for the Diana Charles wedding and like, we got up at my grandma's house and had at like four in the morning and had our crumpets and whatever, because my grandma's British and like, it was a very big part of. And I think a lot of the Diana situation for people sort of like revering Princess Diana, are all like sort of under the age of 35 because they didn't actually see all that went on during that time. Alyssa Berry: [00:18:38] And I mean, we can go into Diana in itself, but the Diana is an interesting parallel, because if you actually watch what's sort of taken place over the last six years, Meghan's used Diana as sort of her wedge to meet, first meet and then be with Harry. So I was a huge Meghan supporter. I thought she was awesome. I mean, who didn't watch Suits and like, I mean, I thought it was great. She was like, it was so cool to have a celebrity, like, be part of the royal family and like, oh, cool, whatever. I sort of bit of side-eyed during the wedding when, like, not a single member of her family was invited. I always find that a bit interesting. And I know people have family issues, but like, no one was there. Like, not a friend, not an anyone. And I always, I always have, and this is my own bias and I get that, but I always side-eye a little bit women who don't have close friendships. Because in order to have friends, you have to know how to be a friend. And I just always find women who have friends because, like, whether it's at work or they're always transactional in some way. But I always sort of look differently at women who just don't seem to have very solid, close girlfriends. Like, people talk about Serena Williams and all these people. Alyssa Berry: [00:19:59] It's like, yeah, she does know all these people, but they're not her girlfriends. They're not her people. And it was interesting to see at the wedding, like all of the celebrities that came, like, obviously the Beckhams are friends of the royal family, so that's different. But like George Clooney and his wife. Well, George Clooney publicly said like, oh, we thought we came because of her dad. Because of course her dad was well known. He was a lighting guy in Hollywood, so a lot of them knew him and were like, oh, we thought Thomas was going to be here. So when we got the invitation, we thought it was coming from him and blah blah, blah. So that's where I sort of like was like, what's going on here? But my biggest thing, and I mean them leaving whatever, she can say whatever she wants about the royal family, about them being racist. No one knows if any of that is true, because the royal family can never defend themselves against that. And even Harry has sort of backtracked from a lot of that stuff that they spewed out during Oprah. And it's interesting that Oprah has never made any comment about that interview since. And it's been scrubbed from her, like, TV thing, like she wants, because a lot of the things that they said in that were factually incorrect then about like, Archie not having a title which just based on where he and, well, now the little girl, whatever her name is, is in this line of succession, only the the children of the current monarch are titled or the grandchildren of the current monarch. Alyssa Berry: [00:21:19] And so now they are titled because now Charles is the monarch. But at the time they wouldn't be because they were not the immediate heirs to the throne. So saying those kind of things, like there were so many factually incorrect things that they were throwing out there that, like Oprah wouldn't know to push them on, but since then have come out as factually incorrect. So putting all that aside, because like as the Queen said, recollections vary. So moving on from that, I'm with you on I, look, I was really sort of rooting for them. And as I said, I was a big fan of hers. But since the, since them leaving and I think everyone had high like expectations of like, oh, this could be really good. Well, Harry does nothing. I'm not even sure what Prince Harry does now. I mean, he's been removed from his friends, his family, his job. Like he's not in the military anymore. I don't know what he does every day. So that's another side plot, whatever that is. But I had high hopes that, like, she would like, even go back to acting or be like... And it just seemed like it's so, it's all just like throwing stuff against the wall to see what sticks. Alyssa Berry: [00:22:34] Like, now we're in tradwife territory. And I have to say, like, if this was anyone but Meghan Markle in this Netflix TV show, people would be like, this is the fucking stupidest bullshit. But because it's Meghan Markle, people feel the need to defend it in some way. It's like, no, she's taking pretzels from a bag and putting it in another friggin plastic bag and putting a tag on it. And it's sort of reiterated my whole thing about like, she doesn't have friends because in that first episode where she's like going like, oh, Daniel's my oldest friend. And we've been like together, and he's done my makeup forever. But she didn't know he was left-handed when he started, when they started cutting the vegetables. And then he sort of made some, like, how close are you people? So everyone just sort of comes in and like, there's no sense of... And getting back to the authenticity thing, it's like, and people can rag on Martha Stewart and there's many reasons, but Martha Stewart was a rich housewife. She made her existence into her job. And Meghan isn't a rich housewife. She's rich, but she doesn't want to be a housewife. I mean, that's very obvious. So to make a show about being like a tradwife and like going out and like tending to your bees to then make candles, it's just like, who is the audience for this? I get it, some of the audience is just her people be like, whatever Meghan does, I'm going to watch cool, whatever. Alyssa Berry: [00:24:02] But I think the majority, from what I've sort of seen, the majority of people watching were hate watching it. And I'm like, is that really what you want to be like known for being the hate? I just, I don't know, like as a woman, and this is where we when you talk about being a narcissist, I think, she is a raging narcissist and I don't, she has all the tendencies of it in terms of not having solid relationships with people. Everything's always about her. Everything's my life is so hard and all these people are mean to me and like, never taking any responsibility, those are all very narcissistic behaviors. But, and I think I said this to you on one of our in our text chats when we were going back and forth about this show, is that women have a very difficult time seeing other women and their narcissistic behavior. We are very quick to point out men's narcissistic behavior, but we are very, we have a very difficult time pinpointing or associating women being narcissists, which they totally can be. And this is my own like pseudo psychoanalysis of the whole situation is that for a lot of women, they had narcissistic mothers, and the behavior of their moms with being controlling and being self-hating and being, like, how many mothers like telling you, like, you don't need a second plate, like all that sort of very selfish, controlling behavior and making everything your daughter's fault and making your life problems on your kids or on your daughter. Alyssa Berry: [00:25:34] Most women listening would be like, oh, yeah, it's totally my mom. Maybe not to that degree, but because we grew up with that and we see that in either our moms or women bosses that we've had. We are very, it's very difficult for us to step back and be like, wait a minute. Like, this isn't actually cool behavior. Like the other thing that's sort of related and how I sort of picked up on this interesting facets of Meghan's behavior is that she is so very, very careful about people, anyone seeing her kids, which I totally respect. No issues there. But the fact that like they hid the birth of Archie and they didn't announce it for days later. Like there's so many weird things there which just sort of like, was like, that's kind of strange, but like, even now. And that's cool. Nobody sees their kids. I totally get it. No issues there. But she also doesn't have any issue prancing other people's kids out for her own publicity, like showing up at the Uvalde shooting to like, comfort all the grieving parents in the parking lot and bringing flowers for a publicity stunt, or her and Harry going to Africa or Colombia and, like, traipsing around, like, underprivileged kids at orphanages and putting them on camera and being like, oh, aren't we great? Like, look at us here. Alyssa Berry: [00:26:55] Yeah, no problem exploiting other people's kids. But don't, God forbid, look at my kids. Like it's things like that that I just always side-eye. And she's just always sort of stepped in it in her own way. Again, I'm still hoping for the best here because I think, like, no one wants to think the worst of people. And I'm not one who wants to think the worst of people. But it gets back to that inauthentic thing. Like she is not authentically a rich housewife who is inviting friends over to enjoy her stuff. Like it's so obviously staged and acted. It's like just create a satiric, funny comedy about being a fake tradwife or whatever. Like, I think that would be a friggin funny show. But when you're, when you're making it a reality show, what is like, what actually is the thought process here? Dakota Kidby: [00:27:48] Oh, I have so many things to say. Okay, so first and foremost, I disagree that she doesn't have close girlfriends. I actually think she has a lot of close girlfriends. And... Alyssa Berry: [00:28:00] Where are they then? No one is stepping up for her. Dakota Kidby: [00:28:04] Abigail Spencer is stepping up for her. Mindy Kaling is stepping up for her. Alyssa Berry: [00:28:08] Mindy Kaling didn't even know her last name. Dakota Kidby: [00:28:11] So, fair enough. Fair enough. But I mean, here's the other thing all these people like, they probably don't see each other all the freaking time. Alyssa Berry: [00:28:20] It's transactional, and that's totally cool. Celebrities like, that's kind of the lifestyle. Like they have transactional relationships. You meet people on a set and you're besties and you do all the the show promotion together and oh my God, we're so besties. And look at us... Dakota Kidby: [00:28:34] But you're talking. She doesn't have like, an Alyssa and a Dakota. Alyssa Berry: [00:28:37] No. Dakota Kidby: [00:28:37] Or an Alyssa and a Karen or a Dakota and Lindsay. Alyssa Berry: [00:28:40] Yeah, because those people would be telling her, okay, let's just maybe take five steps back here and, like, assess what's happening and let's do this. Because even like their weird charitable organization that doesn't actually give out money. Yeah. Dakota Kidby: [00:28:57] The Archwell Foundation? Alyssa Berry: [00:28:58] Yeah. Dakota Kidby: [00:28:58] So that's what I thought Harry's job was, is I thought that's like he's doing that. Alyssa Berry: [00:29:03] In what way? Dakota Kidby: [00:29:05] And I don't know, I don't know. Alyssa Berry: [00:29:06] But that's the thing. Dakota Kidby: [00:29:07] I didn't go down that deep of a hole. Alyssa Berry: [00:29:08] They're doing all these things, like they kind of throw out all these things and, but what actually is the result of... Like, I just would like, I mean, yeah, I don't... The Harry things. Dakota Kidby: [00:29:18] This is kind of my point is like going back to the authenticity piece, whether you're somebody who already has a big public profile or not, anything you do online these days, like you better be doing it authentically because it'll get called out real quick if you're not. Alyssa Berry: [00:29:41] Really quickly. Dakota Kidby: [00:29:43] And social media is not only difficult to do now in the sense that there's a million steps. I'm not saying it has to be perfect or really good all of the time, but it has to be authentic. And what I mean by that is it's got to have a plan and a strategy and it's got to have some sort of a gap that it is filling to help, to actually help people with something. And if you don't, that's fine, like then it's probably just fodder. But there are channels that make fun of tradwives that are filling a gap for people because they're hilarious. Alyssa Berry: [00:30:26] They're hilarious. Dakota Kidby: [00:30:26] So you can be hilarious and fill a gap. But yeah, like, it is so unbelievably difficult these days to get seen, noticed, liked, followed on social. And so step number one, why are you even doing it? Like is it for to sell, to sell something? Is it to sell you as a human being, as a brand? What is it? And then how are you going to do it in a way that is authentically telling your story to fill a gap, right? And this is where Meghan missed the mark. She doesn't know her audience at all. Alyssa Berry: [00:31:02] No. Dakota Kidby: [00:31:03] Has no fucking clue who they are. Pardon my language. Alyssa Berry: [00:31:06] And also doesn't want to, I think, like, I don't think she's interested in the plebs and the poors and the people who would follow her. Like she's not interested in that. Dakota Kidby: [00:31:15] Yeah. And then the other thing, too, is she's put herself back into the line of fire after complaining for forever. And like, I watched Harry and Meghan over the weekend to do some like reconnaissance for this episode. And I got to tell you, that documentary definitely broke my heart in the sense that I just saw a woman like, a woman who fell in love. And I don't know if she lied about not knowing Harry. Alyssa and I have different perspectives on that. Alyssa Berry: [00:31:43] She totally knew him. She had Princess Diana posters all over her bedroom. Dakota Kidby: [00:31:47] Oh, wow. Okay. Alyssa Berry: [00:31:49] Yeah. Like, there's some lore of Meghan that, like, people choose to, whether they want to, whatever. She wears Diana's perfume. Like, it's all just a little weird. It's a little psycho-ish. Like. And the fact in his book when he said he sleeps next, like, with a thing of his mother's hair next to the bed. Like, there's so many, like, I think a lot of this more so does Harry. Dakota Kidby: [00:32:09] He does? Alyssa Berry: [00:32:10] Yeah. I have issues more with Harry, I think, than her. Like the fact that, like, he should have prepped her, like, why do you think it took like William, like seven, eight years to bring Catherine into the family. There is so much to learn. You need to know that they're ready for it. You want to make sure they're protected. He didn't do any of that. First of all, I mean, they were both in their late 30s, so it's not like we're talking about a 19 year old Diana, which was a whole other kettle of fish. Dakota Kidby: [00:32:36] Yes. Alyssa Berry: [00:32:37] He's an idiot. Like he didn't prepare her. He didn't, like he didn't explain like that like just even though the Queen's your grandma, like, we still curtsy to the Queen, like there's so many things that like. Dakota Kidby: [00:32:48] And that part on her new show or on the documentary, when she's like, she made fun of the curtsying process and he just looked livid. Alyssa Berry: [00:32:57] Livid.  Dakota Kidby: [00:32:58] Like, you don't do that. Like and that I respect, I respect tradition, I respect the Queen. Alyssa Berry: [00:33:03] Like, just know what you're doing. Like, you can think it's shit. Like, we could all think the royal family's... Dakota Kidby: [00:33:08] Don't do it on TV. Alyssa Berry: [00:33:09] And you're marrying into it. You made that decision. No one forced you. So the least you could do is like, pretend to like not, well, not even she could have pretended, she is an actress, but it's like, at least like...  Dakota Kidby: [00:33:23] Just respect it. Respect the tradition. You could literally say in the same breath, you know, I respect the tradition of this, but I disagree with it. Alyssa Berry: [00:33:32] Yeah. And you could have like because even at the time, like the Queen, when she met with the Queen at the beginning, the Queen was like, we think it's great you're here. And if you want to keep acting like, please do, like no one's going to, you don't have to, like, be a full time member if you don't want to. Like, so many concessions were made and she didn't... But it's like that's on fucking Harry. Again, pardon my language, but it's like he is a total idiot. And he has been for years. Like, does anyone remember the gong show at Cowboys in the late 90s with the strippers and the pool table and his time at CFB Suffield, and I was in high school at the time, or maybe not high school maybe, yeah, whatever, was legendary. Everybody in Medicine Hat knew, like he was a massive drug addict. Charles and William covered so much of his crap. It was his, it was the Queen that basically forced him into the military to be like, look, kid, you need to do something like, you are ridiculous. Dakota Kidby: [00:34:28] Out of control. Alyssa Berry: [00:34:29] Out of control. And so a lot of what I think went wrong was on him more so than her, but I think she fed into it. And then because she is an actress, then making it a bigger deal and making it a thing, thinking that you're going to get sympathy, which she did. But again, it's to a family that can't defend itself. So again, whatever they've said, no one knows if any of that's true or whatever is true, because the royal family can't ever come out and be like, no, she's full of shit. Or yeah, this might have happened, but it was more like this, because they don't do that, right? So it's an interesting, like it was kind of a bit of a perfect storm how all of that happened. And how it all spun off. But I agree with you that it's like, I had high expectations or hopes of what they would do with this, with their celebrity moving forward, and it's really just been a lot of nothing. Dakota Kidby: [00:35:30] 100%. Alyssa Berry: [00:35:31] And it's disappointing on all levels. But to me, Harry's the bigger idiot in this whole thing. But that's another conversation. Dakota Kidby: [00:35:38] That's another conversation for another day. Yeah. I think what irks me and what I've been struggling with lately is I don't, so I do digital and social media marketing for a living, but a lot of the time I absolutely detest what I see online, and it's actually been really good for my mental health because I've stopped scrolling and I just don't do it anymore because it's such a waste of my time. I'll try to, like, get the algorithm corrected to the point where only the things that I really want to see are showing up on my algorithm. So like people's podcasts that I listen listened to, advice that I like to get, that kind of thing, cooking, but other than that, like. Alyssa Berry: [00:36:20] It's so toxic. Dakota Kidby: [00:36:21] But it's still to this day, like, I still, because I'm in this space, I'll receive probably, I'll get served five ads a day about coaching and like, social media support and take my course and all that crap. And that whole world also drives me bananas, even though I do respect some people that do that, and I do access some people that do that really well. And I even have a business coach that does that for a living. That being said, the amount of bullshit that I get served on a daily basis, I can't frickin stand it. So if I can give you one big piece of advice for 2025 from the social media space, it is, as I've mentioned a number of times now, to be as authentic as possible. And what does that mean? Just be yourself. Like, be yourself. Speak your mind. Have an opinion, give a voice to issues and things that don't necessarily get airtime. Be contentious if you have to, right. Obviously if your brand is sensitive, you want to be careful about what you're spouting off. And sometimes politics can be a really tricky place, so just be a little careful with that. But if you want to make an impact, then feel free to talk about whatever you want. Just keep in mind that there will be haters and there will be trolls no matter what, no matter what. Alyssa Berry: [00:37:41] And I think that's what my advice to a Meghan Markle would be. Like, if you look at her Instagram now, like I think it's what was it, as ever, Meghan or whatever she changed it to, again, just terrible rebranding. Like that needs a whole other discussion about just the terrible rebranding. But her whole, her whole existence on social media is so heavily filtered and curated, I think it just also leads into that inauthenticity feeling. If she would have gone back to, like before she got married, she had that blog called The Tig or whatever it was called, and she had...  Dakota Kidby: [00:38:20] I love that brand. Alyssa Berry: [00:38:20] Right. So great, so great. She was authentic, she talked about, like, food she liked, but like, do that, but, like, just trying to be like, you're trying to be that, but in this weird filtered still like I'm a duchess sort of way. And it's like, you're like, just lean in to you authentically, like food and just talk about food and not have to have this whole pretense that you're going to cook it, like, make your own flower in the backyard or whatever. Like, no one's doing that. Stop it. So that's what I would say. And I mean, I would say that to any client that I have now. I mean, I understand that people have to sell things, whether you're a retail store or whether you're selling whatever, and that social media is a mechanism to do that. But if you watch some of the like most successful people on social media, they do just show up as themselves. Like that's why TikTok took off so much during Covid. It was just people in their living rooms making videos and doing silly dances and all those sorts of things. And so it's like...  Dakota Kidby: [00:39:25] Having fun. Alyssa Berry: [00:39:26] Having fun. Whatever. Like do that. Like even as a business, you can do that and just show up and just talk in your living room. Like, don't make your social media existence so polished and so filtered and oh my God, every hair on your head must be like photoshopped out before you post an image to Instagram or do a reel. It's like the whole fun of social media is that it's cuckoo bananas. Like, lean into that. Dakota Kidby: [00:39:53] People, people want scrappy. Alyssa Berry: [00:39:56] Yeah. Dakota Kidby: [00:39:57] And any of us business owners who are tuning in and Alyssa and myself, they know, we know that scrappiness is a massive part of starting a business or starting a brand. And when I say scrappiness, I mean there's chaos. There's shit that goes wrong. And it's the stuff that goes wrong that people value hearing about because they're dealing with it too. And they want to know that they're not alone. Nobody really, in today's day and age, wants to hear about how fucking perfect someone's life is, or how they went out and ground this einkorn flour to make these pancakes for their children and milked the cow like, yeah, there's that whole tradwife vibe going on, and sometimes I buy into it, but I think, like, actually one of my favorite brands... And people may come for me for saying this because a lot of people would say that she is very perfect and exudes this, but I really love Hannah, the ballerina farm lady. You know, like, yeah, she's a former ballerina. She does the pageant circuit. She's got, like her ten kids, she's got a hunky husband, she lives on the farm and they do cook every, like you know, they do cook their meals from scratch and whatever. Alyssa Berry: [00:41:10] She does, he doesn't do anything. I'm just going to put that in there. She does all of that. And he wanted those ten kids. She did not. But I'll leave it at that. Dakota Kidby: [00:41:19] Again, this is that fodder though that I just like...  Alyssa Berry: [00:41:22] But this is the whole thing is you're putting that out online. Your husband is a complete friggin moron. You're showing him being a complete friggin moron. I have every right to say that you are in this situation, well, a) because they're Mormon, but b) because your husband is rich and you can live that way because you're rich. Dakota Kidby: [00:41:40] That being said, I, like there's been many pieces of content she's put out talking about, like, do we cook every single meal this way? Absolutely not. Do you know how long it takes me to make this pumpkin stew that I do in the pumpkin? It takes me six hours. Sourdough bread takes this long, like, and, you know, most of the time. Alyssa Berry: [00:42:00] And I have three nannies.  Dakota Kidby: [00:42:02] Well. And if I had that many kids, I'd probably... Alyssa Berry: [00:42:05] Right. But like, let's just talk about it. Let's not pretend she's doing that all on her own. It's a business. Dakota Kidby: [00:42:09] And I don't think she does pretend that though. That's what I really respect, is she doesn't pretend. Alyssa Berry: [00:42:15] But you know who I am finding really effective on social media right now are Canadian businesses who are online and talking about the tariffs and shopping local and making adjustments and being like, Chapman ice cream, for example, just made a post online this week and their Canadian ice cream company, amazing company out of Ontario, treat their employees really great, all of that. And they said they're just going to eat whatever it costs them for these tariffs over like for the rest of the year or whatever. And they're looking at other supplier alternatives. So we're looking in Europe and other places to get supplies so that we can extricate ourselves from the US and not be... So that's all very authentic, interesting people struggling, being like, hey, I'm a small business that sells leggings online, and Amazon is kicking my ass. Like I saw one small business owner, it's Aro, A R O, I think, athletics and I think she's out of Ontario too, if not BC. Anyway, she sells like athleisure wear and she went on Amazon. She started selling her items on Amazon Canada and she just pulled from Amazon. And not because Amazon's awful, because we know it is, but she's getting, because there's no oversight from Amazon of what people are returning or what people are... So she is getting people returning items that they didn't buy from her, like their like socks or whatever, but because they had a shipping label or that they had ordered from her in the past, they're returning it to her and she has to eat the cost of that return from Amazon, even though it wasn't from her, like they're not her items. And so she's like, I'm just going to get off Amazon because there's no oversight of what... Dakota Kidby: [00:44:02] I've actually heard of that. Now that I think about it. Alyssa Berry: [00:44:04] She's now like, okay, so now I'm back. I'm just going to be selling on my website, doing all that. So hey, if you can support, this is what we're doing, blah, blah, blah, that's authentic. Like showing what's really going on behind the scenes in running a small business right now, especially small businesses in the clothing or retail sector in Canada that are making and supplying their own clothing here in Canada. And having to justify like one guy who's really great is Connor Curran, who runs who owns Local Laundry, which is a Calgary company. And him talking about like when people bitch at him about like, well, why is your hoodie like $70. He's like, well because we pay people. Dakota Kidby: [00:44:39] Yeah. We pay people fair wages. Alyssa Berry: [00:44:41] We pay people, like and it's made here in Canada. It's made by seamstresses. The fabric, all of that is Canadian. So people are now getting educated about that stuff. It's like, oh, I have no problem spending $70 on a hoodie that I can wear for the next 15 years if I know that. Dakota Kidby: [00:44:54] And that's a great way to show up authentically and be honest. Alyssa Berry: [00:44:57] So those are the kind of things like that are resonating right now, because that's just what's happening right now online. But that's just sort of a testament of what people want to see from people online is like, everything isn't great. You don't have to pretend it is. And talk about it. Dakota Kidby: [00:45:14] Don't pretend. I think some of my favorite videos over the last while have been, I really appreciate, as someone who has really bad seasonal depression, those like refresh videos where folks kind of get up in the morning on a Sunday and they're like, come, come for a depression, like I've come out of my depression, let's do a refresh together. And you go through the house and like, they clean everything and it like motivates you to go do that. Alyssa Berry: [00:45:37] I like that too. I like the ones that are the, what do they call it, the the late shift or the last shift where they make sure their kitchen and everything is clean before they go to bed at night. And I'm like, oh, I love that. I think it's called the late shift. Dakota Kidby: [00:45:49] Oh no, I haven't heard of that. Alyssa Berry: [00:45:50] So make sure all the toys are picked up and the the kitchen is cleaned before you go to bed because you can, you wake up and it's, you're in a better mood. Dakota Kidby: [00:45:56] And then you feel good. Alyssa Berry: [00:45:57] I love that stuff. I'm a sucker for all that kind of stuff. Dakota Kidby: [00:46:01] But yeah, just so yeah. Anyway, interesting stuff going down right now and yeah, so. But yeah, for our Canadian listeners, getting yourself educated around what's going on with tariffs and flipping the script on how you shop, very important right now. And we'll definitely talk about that in another episode coming up pretty soon here too. But yeah, other than that, I think we're out of time for today. So we appreciated having you guys listen in and we will see you in two weeks. Alyssa Berry: [00:46:34] Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Ladies Who Launch. 

The Future of Joy | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business In the final episode of The Courage Chronicles, Connor Curran, co-owner of Local Laundry, sits down with his friend, Jessica Janzen, to discuss the future of joy and resilience. Connor and Jessica also dive into the importance of staying present, building a solid foundation, and finding joy in everyday moments. This heartfelt episode highlights the power of determination, self-awareness, and the pursuit of happiness, making it an inspiring watch for anyone seeking motivation and encouragement. Tune in to the last installment of The Courage Chronicles to gain insights, laughter, and a dose of positivity. #CourageChronices #yycbusiness #LocalLaundry #Calgary #LoveForLewiston A bit about our Guest: Jessica is the Founder & Executive Director for the Love for Lewiston Foundation which exists to create awareness, bring joyful experiences spreading love and directing money to local families, and ultimately raising funds focused on treatments and finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy through SMA Research and The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. She is also the CEO of Jessica Janzen Inc. where she speaks, coaches and transforms people who are are navigating uncertainty, grief, and how to pursue and bring joy in the midst of the unknown. It is really hard work. You can connect with Jessica on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicajanzen or at http://www.jessicajanzen.ca/ Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format, and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

The Courage To Keep Going | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business In this powerful episode of Courage Chronicles, host Connor Curran sits down with Jessica Janzen, a Calgary-based advocate and entrepreneur, to talk about relentless courage and the drive to never take "no" for an answer. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey of founding a charity in honor of her late son, Lewiston, and the years of hard work that led to changing newborn screening policies across Canada, saving children's lives. Tune in for this heartening conversation on how courage, resilience, and determination can lead to remarkable impact. Don't miss out! Watch now and discover how Jessica's work continues to leave a lasting mark on Calgary and beyond. Follow Courage Chronicles for more inspiring stories of perseverance. #CourageChronices #yycbusiness #LocalLaundry #Calgary #LoveForLewiston A bit about our Guest: Jessica is the Founder & Executive Director for the Love for Lewiston Foundation which exists to create awareness, bring joyful experiences spreading love and directing money to local families, and ultimately raising funds focused on treatments and finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy through SMA Research and The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. She is also the CEO of Jessica Janzen Inc. where she speaks, coaches and transforms people who are are navigating uncertainty, grief, and how to pursue and bring joy in the midst of the unknown. It is really hard work. You can connect with Jessica on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicajanzen or at http://www.jessicajanzen.ca/ Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format, and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

The Joys of Calgary Community | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business In this episode of Courage Chronicles, host Connor Curran, co-owner of Local Laundry, sits down with entrepreneur and community leader Jessica Janzen. Together, they explore the unique aspects of Calgary that have shaped Jessica's life and career. From the city's tight-knit community to its thriving food scene and proximity to nature, Jessica shares her deep appreciation for the place she now calls home. The conversation touches on how Calgary's spirit of collaboration, resilience, and opportunity has impacted her personal and professional journey. Join us as we dive into finding joy in everyday challenges, building connections, and creating success in one of Canada's most vibrant cities. Watch now to discover how Calgary fosters growth, community, and courage. Stay tuned for the next episode where we discuss a pivotal moment in Jessica's journey! #CourageChronices #yycbusiness #LocalLaundry #Calgary #LoveForLewiston A bit about our Guest: Jessica is the Founder & Executive Director for the Love for Lewiston Foundation which exists to create awareness, bring joyful experiences spreading love and directing money to local families, and ultimately raising funds focused on treatments and finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy through SMA Research and The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. She is also the CEO of Jessica Janzen Inc. where she speaks, coaches and transforms people who are are navigating uncertainty, grief, and how to pursue and bring joy in the midst of the unknown. It is really hard work. You can connect with Jessica on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicajanzen or at http://www.jessicajanzen.ca/ Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format, and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Bring Joy To The Everyday | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business In this episode of The Courage Chronicles, host Connor Curran from Local Laundry sits down with author, speaker, and joy advocate Jessica Janzen. Together, they explore how to find joy in everyday life, even in the face of hardship. Tune in to hear Jessica's insights on joy, hard work, and staying consistent through life's ups and downs. Whether you're chasing big goals or simply trying to navigate tough times, Jessica's advice will inspire you to keep going and find light in any situation. Don't miss her four-step formula for overcoming adversity and bringing more joy into your life. Stay tuned for the next episode as Jessica shares more about how Calgary influences her work and life. Make sure to check out locallaundry.ca for more inspiring stories and apparel that gives back. #CourageChronices #yycbusiness #findingjoy #LoveForLewiston A bit about our Guest: Jessica is the Founder & Executive Director for the Love for Lewiston Foundation which exists to create awareness, bring joyful experiences spreading love and directing money to local families, and ultimately raising funds focused on treatments and finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy through SMA Research and The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. She is also the CEO of Jessica Janzen Inc. where she speaks, coaches and transforms people who are are navigating uncertainty, grief, and how to pursue and bring joy in the midst of the unknown. It is really hard work. You can connect with Jessica on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicajanzen or at http://www.jessicajanzen.ca/ Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format, and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Lessons Learned From A Life In Business | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business In this episode of The Courage Chronicles, Connor Curran, co-owner of Local Laundry, sits down with Shane Wenzel from Shane Homes to explore the invaluable lessons learned from a life in business. Shane shares personal stories of courage and decision-making, starting from his early days as a marketing assistant, where a missed deadline turned into a pivotal learning experience. He discusses the challenges of stepping into the role of president of Shane Homes, the pressure of managing a family business, and the evolution of his leadership style! Join Connor and Shane as they delve into these insights and more, offering a candid look at the realities of running a successful business. #CourageChronices #ShaneHomes #yycbusiness #lifelessons #businesslife A bit about our Guest: Shane is the CEO and President of the Shane Homes Group of Companies and a leader in building industry. You can connect with Shane on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-wenzel-%F0%9F%8F%98%EF%B8%8F-a940a413 Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Building a Family Business for the Next Generation | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business In this special episode of Courage Chronicles, host Connor Curran sits down with Shane Wenzel of Shane Homes to discuss building a family business for the next generation. Shane shares his journey from starting as a part-time worker in his teens to becoming the president and CEO of the renowned Calgary-based company. Discover the history of Shane Homes, insights into their expansion plans, and the challenges and rewards of running a family business. Plus, learn about the future vision for Shane Homes and how it continues to shape Calgary. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about legacy, entrepreneurship, and community building. #CourageChronices #ShaneHomes #yycbusiness #familybusiness #entrepreneurship A bit about our Guest: Shane is the CEO and President of the Shane Homes Group of Companies and a leader in building industry. You can connect with Shane on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-wenzel-%F0%9F%8F%98%EF%B8%8F-a940a413 Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Driving Revenue Growth Through Innovative CRM Solutions | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business In this episode of The Courage Chronicles, host Connor Curran sits down for his final episode with Chris Eder from ePlatform to discuss driving revenue growth through innovative CRM solutions. Chris shares insights on how his work impacts the Calgary community and offers valuable tips on business automation. From the benefits of missed call text-back tools to the integration of AI in automation strategies, Chris provides practical advice for business owners looking to optimize their operations. He also shares how automation can enhance both professional and personal life. Tune in to learn more about effective automation practices and how they can save time, increase revenue, and improve customer engagement. #CourageChronices #ePlatform #yycbusiness #automation #AI #entrepreneurship A bit about our Guest: Chris Eder is the Founder of ePlatform. As a professional in his field, he is committed to staying on the cutting edge of the latest trends and technologies to deliver the best results to his clients. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-eder-eplatform Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Episodes are also available in podcast format, and you can listen to them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Givers Gain In Business Relationships | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business Welcome to another episode of the Courage Chronicles! Join host Connor Curran as he sits down with Chris Eder from ePlatform to dive into the unique business culture of Calgary and the powerful "givers gain" mentality. In this insightful conversation, Chris shares how Calgary's close-knit and supportive business community has influenced his entrepreneurial journey and contributed to his success. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights for entrepreneurs and business owners. Subscribe to the Courage Chronicles for more inspiring stories and expert advice! #CourageChronices #ePlatform #yycbusiness #GiversGain #entrepreneurship A bit about our Guest: Chris Eder is the Founder of ePlatform. As a professional in his field, he is committed to staying on the cutting edge of the latest trends and technologies to deliver the best results to his clients. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-eder-eplatform Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Embrace The Power Of Honesty | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business Welcome to The Courage Chronicles! In this episode, Connor Curran, co-owner of Local Laundry, sits down with Chris Eder from eplatform to explore the transformative power of embracing honesty in business. Dive into a candid conversation about the challenges and triumphs of being truthful with clients, the impact of honesty on business relationships, and how it shapes success. Chris shares personal stories and practical advice on maintaining integrity in sales and marketing, even when it means admitting what you don't know and learning on the go. Don't miss this insightful discussion that highlights the importance of honesty in fostering trust and long-term client relationships. Thank you for watching! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more inspiring stories. Have a great day! #CourageChronices #ePlatform #yycbusiness #Honesty #entrepreneurship A bit about our Guest: Chris Eder is the Founder of ePlatform. As a professional in his field, he is committed to staying on the cutting edge of the latest trends and technologies to deliver the best results to his clients. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-eder-eplatform Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

How To Rise Above The Noise | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business In today's 4th installment, your host Connor Curran, co-owner of Local Laundry, sits back down with Mitch Jacobson from Rviita Energy Tea to explore the secrets behind thriving in the highly competitive beverage industry! Learn about the importance of product differentiation in crowded markets, strategies for capturing consumer attention with innovative packaging, building a loyal customer base through personalized service and community engagement and insights on engaging with the community and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Don't miss this episode! Like & Subscribe for more exciting episodes! #CourageChronices #Rviita #yycbusiness #determination #entrepreneurship About our Guest: Mitch is the CEO of Rviita Inc. After witnessing his best friend suffer a heart attack from chemical filled energy drinks, he decided to create a healthy refreshing version in a low carbon-footprint flexible beverage pouch! You can connect with Mitch on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-jacobsen-p-eng-89277649 Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

How To Build A Community With Your Business | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business Welcome to another episode of The Courage Chronicles! Today is Part 2 where Connor Curran is diving into the world of community building with Mitch Jacobsen from Rviita Energy. Mitch shares how Rviita has cultivated a passionate community around their brand by genuinely caring about people and creating valuable experiences. From group hikes in the mountains to personalized customer interactions, discover the secrets behind their success. Tune in to learn how these strategies can transform your business too! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more inspiring stories from Calgary's finest! #CourageChronices #Rviita #yycbusiness #determination #entrepreneurship About our Guest: Mitch is the CEO of Rviita Inc. After witnessing his best friend suffer a heart attack from chemical filled energy drinks, he decided to create a healthy refreshing version in a low carbon-footprint flexible beverage pouch! You can connect with Mitch on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-jacobsen-p-eng-89277649 Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

How to Build a Business in a Crowded Market | Courage Chronicles | Calgary Business Welcome to Courage Chronicles, where Connor Curran dives deep into conversations with inspiring individuals. In this episode, Connor sits down with Mitch Jacobsen, the founder of Rviita Energy Team, to unravel the journey behind his unique venture in the crowded energy drink market. Join Connor Curran and his guests on Courage Chronicles as they unravel tales of resilience, innovation, and community building. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and explore more inspiring stories from Calgary and beyond. #CourageChronices #Rviita #yycbusiness #determination #entrepreneurship About our Guest: Mitch is the CEO of Rviita Inc. After witnessing his best friend suffer a heart attack from chemical filled energy drinks, he decided to create a healthy refreshing version in a low carbon-footprint flexible beverage pouch! You can connect with Mitch on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-jacobsen-p-eng-89277649 Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran The Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Welcome to The Courage Chronicles with Connor Curran! In this episode, Connor sits back down with special guest Ammar Memon to discuss essential advice for budding entrepreneurs and those looking to embark on their business journey. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode of The Courage Chronicles provides actionable advice and inspiration to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation—watch now and embark on your entrepreneurial journey with confidence! Subscribe for more episodes #CourageChronices #Quickly #yycbusiness #determination #entrepreneurship About our Guest: Ammar Memon is a proud Calgarian and the Cofounder and COO of Quickly, a locally grown fintech company with global aspirations that allows businesses to choose when they get paid. You can connect with Ammar on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammar-memon-351237b Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran The Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Welcome to "The Courage Chronicles" with Connor Curran! In this episode, Connor sits back down with Ammar Memon to delve into the journey of embracing bold determination in starting a business. The discussion explores the stages of removing ambiguity in business, navigating uncertainties, and seeking validation from the community and investors. Through insightful anecdotes and strategies, they explore the importance of failing fast, lean approaches, and the courage needed to stay in the game. Join Connor and Ammar on "The Courage Chronicles" as they navigate the twists and turns of entrepreneurship, offering invaluable lessons and inspiration for aspiring business owners. Don't miss out on more empowering content! Click the link below to explore further, and don't forget to check out Local Laundry for quality clothing with a purpose. Thanks for tuning in to "The Courage Chronicles" - until next time, stay courageous! #CourageChronices #Quickly #yycbusiness #determination #entrepreneurship About our Guest: Ammar Memon is a proud Calgarian and the Cofounder and COO of Quickly, a locally grown fintech company with global aspirations that allows businesses to choose when they get paid. You can connect with Ammar on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammar-memon-351237b Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran The Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Welcome to the Courage Chronicles with Connor Curran, featuring a special guest, Ammar Memon. In this 2nd episode, Connor & Ammar delves into the significance of community in business growth, particularly within the unique context of Calgary, Alberta. Through candid exchanges and shared experiences, viewers gain valuable insights into the intersection of community, entrepreneurship, and global business strategy. Like & Subscribe to join Connor Curran and his esteemed guests on the Courage Chronicles journey, inspiring viewers to embrace the power of community in shaping personal and professional endeavors. #CourageChronices #Quickly #yycbusiness #cashflow #entrepreneurship About our Guest: Ammar Memon is a proud Calgarian and the Cofounder and COO of Quickly, a locally grown fintech company with global aspirations that allows businesses to choose when they get paid. You can connect with Ammar on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammar-memon-351237b Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran The Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Join Connor Curran for the FIRST episode of the Courage Chronicles as he delves into unlocking cash flow in businesses with special guest Ammar Memon, co-founder and COO of Quickly! In this insightful conversation, Connor and Ammar explore the journey of entrepreneurship, financial challenges, and innovative solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Viewers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by small business owners and the transformative impact of innovative solutions like Quickly. Don't miss this engaging episode of the Courage Chronicles as Connor and Ammar shed light on empowering businesses to thrive! Like & Subscribe for future episodes of Courage Chronicles! #CourageChronices #Quickly #yycbusiness #cashflow #entrepreneurship About our Guest: Ammar Memon is a proud Calgarian and the Cofounder and COO of Quickly, a locally grown fintech company with global aspirations that allows businesses to choose when they get paid. You can connect with Ammar on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammar-memon-351237b Courage Chronicles shares inspiring stories of business success, showcasing dedicated local talent. It is a celebration of Calgary's community spirit, highlighting the journeys of these intrepid professionals. From artists and chefs to entrepreneurs and educators, we delve into their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and passion. Our aim is to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of community among our viewers. Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner behind Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet. He shares his dedication to using business as a force for good through public speaking, and his work to connect his community. Countless others have already been inspired to follow in Connor's footsteps and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran The Courage Chronicles is also the ideal choice to showcase your contributions to the community, inspire others to get involved, promote your business and: -Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. -Gain additional viewers of the Courage Chronicles episodes through free publication on YYC Calgary Business social media platforms. -Download the Courage Chronicles episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Today on Walk the Block, join Kate Bullock as she delves into the world of entrepreneurship with Connor Curran, founder of Local Laundry! In this exciting episode, Connor shares insights into his journey of starting Local Laundry and introduces his new show, The Courage Chronicles! Discover how entrepreneurs like Connor are fostering a community where buying local isn't just a choice, but a way of life. Learn about the power of supporting fellow business owners and how it contributes to the success of the entire community. Stay tuned for The Courage Chronicles and connect with Local Laundry at https://locallaundry.ca. Let's uplift each other and build a stronger, more vibrant community together! About Connor Curran: Conner is the Founder & Co-owner of Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet! As a top 40 under 40 class of 2022 and recipient of various awards, his passion for entrepreneurship, small business, and responsible manufacturing has led him to also become a public speaker. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran #WalkTheBlock #LocalLaundry #yyccalgarybusiness #CourageChronicles #Entrepreneur About Katelyn and Walk the Block: Katelyn, aka @ladykatetheentrepreneur, is passionate about helping local businesses and entrepreneurs grow their client base. She honed her interview skills while co-hosting ENTA Asks and fell in love with showcasing the amazing business stories of her guests. Lady Kate will help you highlight what makes your business unique, valuable and a must visit place! Connect with Katelyn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynjbullock/ Walk the Block features local Calgary businesses, showcasing the products, services, and expertise available in our city. Follow Lady Kate as she shines the spotlight on our neighbourhood businesses. Hear firsthand from the business owners about what they offer, why they love their community, and why you should shop with them. #SupportLocal As an interviewer, Lady Kate is the ideal choice to share your business expertise and highlight your products and services. Promote your brand and story on Walk the Block and: · Reach a global audience via the yyccalgarybusiness.ca website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. · Gain additional viewers of your Walk the Block episodes through free publication on YYC Business social media platforms. · Download your Walk the Block episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Check out Episode 2 of Walk The Block with Katelyn and Connor Curran from Local Laundry, a community-driven entrepreneur, to delve into the inspiring journey of building a thriving business community in Calgary. Hear about how entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey and the importance of connecting with like-minded individuals who understand the challenges you face! Don't miss the chance to gain insights into the entrepreneurial journey, discover the power of community, and stay tuned for more with Connor Curran on the next episode of Walk The Block. Like, subscribe, and join the conversation as we continue exploring stories of courage and innovation in the business world. #WalkTheBlock #LocalLaundry #yyccalgarybusiness #CourageChronicles #Entrepreneur About Connor Curran: Conner is the Founder & Co-owner of Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet! As a top 40 under 40 class of 2022 and recipient of various awards, his passion for entrepreneurship, small business, and responsible manufacturing has led him to also become a public speaker. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran About Katelyn and Walk the Block: Katelyn, aka @ladykatetheentrepreneur, is passionate about helping local businesses and entrepreneurs grow their client base. She honed her interview skills while co-hosting ENTA Asks and fell in love with showcasing the amazing business stories of her guests. Lady Kate will help you highlight what makes your business unique, valuable and a must visit place! Connect with Katelyn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynjbullock/ Walk the Block features local Calgary businesses, showcasing the products, services, and expertise available in our city. Follow Lady Kate as she shines the spotlight on our neighbourhood businesses. Hear firsthand from the business owners about what they offer, why they love their community, and why you should shop with them. #SupportLocal As an interviewer, Lady Kate is the ideal choice to share your business expertise and highlight your products and services. Promote your brand and story on Walk the Block and: · Reach a global audience via the yyccalgarybusiness.ca website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. · Gain additional viewers of your Walk the Block episodes through free publication on YYC Business social media platforms. · Download your Walk the Block episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

Join Kate Bullock from Walk the Block as she sits down with Connor Curran, the founder of Local Laundry, in this insightful interview held. Discover the courage it took for Connor to start his business and the inspiration behind his new show, "The Courage Chronicles." The conversation delves into the challenges of entrepreneurship, highlighting the difference between starting and sustaining a business. As Local Laundry marks eight and a half years in the industry, Connor shares insights on the trials and triumphs that come with longevity. The conversation ends with a teaser for the next episode, where Connor will discuss his expertise in building a thriving business community. Tune in for an engaging and inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of a shared vision! Like & Subscribe for the next episode! #WalkTheBlock #LocalLaundry #yyccalgarybusiness #CourageChronicles #Entrepreneur About Connor Curran: Conner is the Founder & Co-owner of Local Laundry, a Canadian-made clothing company with a mission to make a positive impact on both people and the planet! As a top 40 under 40 class of 2022 and recipient of various awards, his passion for entrepreneurship, small business, and responsible manufacturing has led him to also become a public speaker. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran About Katelyn and Walk the Block: Katelyn, aka @ladykatetheentrepreneur, is passionate about helping local businesses and entrepreneurs grow their client base. She honed her interview skills while co-hosting ENTA Asks and fell in love with showcasing the amazing business stories of her guests. Lady Kate will help you highlight what makes your business unique, valuable and a must visit place! Connect with Katelyn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynjbullock/ Walk the Block features local Calgary businesses, showcasing the products, services, and expertise available in our city. Follow Lady Kate as she shines the spotlight on our neighbourhood businesses. Hear firsthand from the business owners about what they offer, why they love their community, and why you should shop with them. #SupportLocal As an interviewer, Lady Kate is the ideal choice to share your business expertise and highlight your products and services. Promote your brand and story on Walk the Block and: · Reach a global audience via the yyccalgarybusiness.ca website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. · Gain additional viewers of your Walk the Block episodes through free publication on YYC Business social media platforms. · Download your Walk the Block episode to your personal and company social media pages. Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org

This week, we chatted with Connor Curran, the founder and co-owner of Local Laundry, a Canadian clothing brand known for its dedication to social impact. Connor's entrepreneurial journey began in 2015, sparked by a fateful encounter with his washing machine. Since then, Local Laundry has become a local pioneer, emphasizing community support, partnerships, and top-notch Canadian-made clothing. They've established themselves as a prominent supplier of high-quality Canadian garments with a strong focus on meaningful collaborations.Join us for an engaging conversation about teamwork, community involvement, and creativity – all over a beer, of course!Host:Mark KondratPartner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let's Meet for a Beer' PodcastInstagramLinkedInABF WebsiteLMFAB WebsiteGuest:Connor CurranFounder and co-owner of Local Laundry. InstagramLinkedinWebsite: Local Laundry https://locallaundry.ca/ 

Prepare yourself for a thrilling journey into the world of strength and determination with our guest, Connor Curran, Scotland's Strongest Man. We'll navigate through the fascinating story of his transition from powerlifting and bodybuilding to the realm of strongman, a path paved by an unexpected injury and an unwavering commitment to his goals. You'll hear his unique training methods, from hoisting rocks on a nearby beach to honing his skills in a local gym, and understand the significance of his powerlifting background in his ascent to the top of strongman competitions.Now, let's talk about visualization and how it can be used to fuel success. Connor sheds light on how he employed this technique to cement his position as Scotland's Strongest Man. We'll unravel the intricacies of visualization, its application, and how it can help in achieving phenomenal goals. Our conversation also delves into the realm of the hermetic principles and how Connor's inner voice became a beacon of motivation.Our discussion does not stop at physical strength. We also examine the psychological aspects of strongman competitions and the tactics employed to get an edge over competitors. You'll gain insights into the gamesmanship within the sport, and how a strategic approach to social media can give competitors the upper hand. This motivating episode also sheds light on the impact of strong relationships among competitors on their performance. If you're ready for a dose of inspiration, buckle up for this exciting ride into the world of strength, strategy, and success.Free Coaching Community - http://geomcnee.com www.cwipodcast.comE-Book - www.winningmadeeasy.co.ukInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

“We want to showcase that just because we're a small business doesn't mean we can't have a big impact.”—  Connor Curran Connor Curran started Local Laundry equipped with a Google search, 50 dollars, and a vision for a mission-driven clothing company. But starting was the easy part. Many lessons, and many pivots later, Local Laundry is now a widely recognized Canadian brand. This week's episode of Behind the Brand unveils the unique path to building a small business. Here are some insights from the episode:  Local Laundry chose to manufacture locally in Canada to differentiate themselves from competitors and to honour their values. Despite the higher costs, they believe that offering a better quality product and being true to their values gives them a competitive edge.  The company has a goal to donate a million dollars to local charities by 2030. Connor believes that being a profitable, well-run business allows them to invest in the community.  Enjoy!Looking for more?Discover more about Local Laundry here.Follow them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.You can learn more about Neo Financial here.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Interested in joining Neo? Unlock a special offer for podcast listeners here: join.neo.cc/podcast50

On today's episode, hear from Connor Curran, the Co-Founder and Chief Laundry Folder of Local Laundry, who shares an inspiring story about Local Laundry's recent experience with brand infringement. We'll dive into the challenges small business owners face in managing social media channels, the importance of building an audience, and the lessons learned from defending their trademark. Connor's story serves as a guide for small to medium-sized business owners who may feel helpless in similar situations. Join us as we explore the power of standing up, making a change, and the unwavering support of a strong community.This episode is sponsored by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.com Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends!We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tylerchisholmTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links: Connor Curran's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curranLocal Laundry's Website: https://www.locallaundry.caLocal Laundry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-laundryLocal Laundry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/locallaundryLocal Laundry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@locallaundryLocal Laundry's Facebook: https://facebook.com/locallaundryapparelLocal Laundry's Twitter: https://twitter.com/locallaundryLocal Laundry's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCSTG04j85DfTWGVIeUfrdUwCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

Today we are sitting down with Conner Curran and Dustin Paisley, owners and founders of Canadian apparel brand Local Laundry. Get ready to laugh a lot while learning a TON, these two are hilarious and deliver so much value all at once!  Conner and Dustin are sharing valuable insights with us about entrepreneurship, navigating business partnership, building community and the importance of having clear, strong values in business and life.  We are talking about the impact of building community with a brand, using business as a tool to create an impact, making a difference with your dollar and how small businesses ( and their customers ) can have a BIG impact in the community. Conner and Dustin share the story of how Local Laundry was born in a tiny house in Sweden with a google search and $50, how they became business partners, why Conner called Dustin from the Vegas strip crying while eating cheeseburgers alone and how it resulted in the next growth step for their business.  They share about how they are using clothing to bring people together, how they have harnessed the power of connection and collaboration to build a loyal and thriving community, the power of the long game, embracing slow growth and picking up the phone, and why asking for help is their biggest secret weapon. Conner and Dustin are telling us WHAT to look for in a business partner in order to thrive, the importance of valuing each others differences, and why business partners should go to therapy together.  PLUS:  The power of being resourceful, WHY you need to stop and celebrate your wins, the power of empathy and authentic curiosity, the difference a morning routine makes, what building community actually means - and how to do it (one authentic relationship at a time).  Get your notebooks out friends, this episode is PACKED with great insights, tips, takeaways - and laughs!  Follow the HER podcast on IG here ->⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@its.her.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠   Check out all our links here -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HER links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Local Laundry on IG here -> ⁠⁠@locallaundry Follow Connor Curran on IG here -> ⁠⁠⁠@connorbcurran Follow Dustin Paisley on IG here -> ⁠⁠⁠@dustinpaisley Use code "HERPODCAST" to save 20% OFF your next purchase at: https://locallaundry.ca/ Follow BW Beauty on IG here -> ⁠⁠@bwbeautyyxe Shop at-home teeth whitening kits here -> ⁠⁠https://www.bwbeauty.ca/ Use code "HERSMILE" to get 10% off the whole online store

Welcome to a special LIVE edition of The Biz Dojo, recorded at the exciting "The Biz Dojam" event held at Tailgunner Brewing in Calgary! This episode is jam-packed with thought-provoking conversations on community, sports, seeking help from others, and the immense influence of social media.We had the honor of hosting a panel of distinguished guests for this episode. Our panelists included the inspiring Olympian Alysia Rissling, the dynamic Calgary Surge pro-basketball player Elijah Lufile, and the legendary Calgary entrepreneur Connor Curran. Their combined insights led to a rich dialogue about sport, business, community, and how they intersect in our lives.One of the highlights of the event was our successful fundraiser for the Calgary Food Bank. Thanks to the generosity of our attendees and listeners, we were able to raise over $1000 for the cause, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Food Bank. This episode is not just about robust conversation—it's about making a real difference.Join us as we delve into these fascinating topics, share laughs, and uncover lessons in this unique live setting. This episode is a testament to the power of community, the value of open discussion, and the impact we can make when we come together. Don't miss it!Of course, we also asked our question of the Season, brought to you by Bowness Soapworks, and added a few new tunes to our Spotify playlist! 

Connor Curran, founder of Local Laundry is BACK everyone and he is a social media superstar. We catch up with him and discuss some of the challenges he and his business faced since the last time we chatted on the show. How did he increase his bottom line and brand exposure for free? Watch the episode to find out. Click the stamps below to enjoy our discussions on: 00:00 Introduction 04:02 How To Get Out Of Your Own Way 07:03 Free Advice That Nobody Is Taking 09:12 Do I Need To Follow Viral Trends? 10:52 Social Media Platforms: Be On All Of Them Or Focus On Just One? 12:51 How To Adapt Your Strategy: TikTok vs. LinkedIn 14:20 How To Get Feedback And What To Do With It 16:23 You Need To Understand The Cycle Of Where Money Goes — Thanks for watching! For other ways to engage with me, subscribe for new episodes, and check out: Audio Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uvsY2FwIHM5uRK0Mx28IA Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaisalKarmali Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faisalkarmali/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaisalKarmaliBusiness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisal-karmali-37444914 — Welcome to The Karmali Exchange, hosted by experienced business & financial expert Faisal Karmali. On this podcast, Faisal dives into conversations with successful business owners to learn how they grew their company and broke through. Faisal will also share his views on real-time news affecting business owners, explorations of the many challenges they face, and other strategies to help others achieve the lifestyle they want.

Local Laundry is a Canadian-made clothing company manufacturing garments for social good. They're determined to make the most socially conscious and most comfortable garments possible.  It feels good to support locally made products!Connor Curran, Chief laundry folder and Co-founder of Local Laundry, talks with Kyle about how the idea for a clothing company started and evolved, and what drives the passion behind their locally-made branding to this day.  We discuss how your clothes represent your core values, the impact of community, and the value for customers when supporting locally made products!Enjoy the episode!https://locallaundry.ca/For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.caFacebook: The Wellness DojoInstagram: @wellnessdojoyycYouTube: The Wellness DojoEmail: info@executewellness.com

Episode 68 of The Calgary Sessions Podcast was one of the most honest conversations I've had. Connor Curran is the founder and co-owner of Local Laundry which is a Canadian-made clothing company. We got into what it's really like to start and run a business! People see and hear the highlights. Awards, sales, exposure, brand awareness and media coverage. What they rarely hear is what's happening behind the scene. Connor and I chatted about growing up in an entrepreneurial house, figuring out how to navigate the school system, Oil & Gas dreams, taking an MBA in Sweden and the decision to start a clothing business. Jeff Humphreys https://www.jeffhumphreys.ca Connor Curran https://locallaundry.ca

Marc Shapiro asserts, "The world has changed, we have to change with it."Who knew that creating films might provide you the chance to be financially secure and develop a community regardless of your profession or culture? Well, TikTok did it!Today, we host Danielle Johnson, the Head of SMB Account Management at TikTok, and Connor Curran, the founder of Local Laundry, to discuss the rise of TikTok and the ways in which it has benefited not just thousands, but millions of SMBs.Danielle is a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-focused advocater. She has spent her career generating results for brands and businesses. In addition, she has prior experience in media planning for large-scale campaigns spanning television, print, digital, content, and web development. Local Laundry's founder and co-founders Connor Curran and Dustin Paisley bring experiences from their respective fields to cement the foundation of Local Laundry. They are on a mission to make clothing better and donate over $1 Million to local charities across Canada by 2030.In this episode, Connor discusses the significance of understanding which platforms resonate best with your brand values. Danielle offers some efficient marketing strategies that can help small businesses engage with clients online and achieve their goals. In addition, they both emphasize posting content consistently and revealing your true, raw personality.

Connon Curran, Chief Laundry Folder, Founder and Co-Owner of Local Laundry, joins Calgary NEXT hosts David Wallach and Tara McCool, to discuss the exciting and forward-looking businesses and initiatives in our city.

In this episode, we're joined by Connor Curran, Chief Laundry Folder and Founder at Local Laundry. Inspired by his parents, Connor wanted to become an entrepreneur and find a way to connect with the community, bring people together, and make their lives a little bit better. He shifted his attention towards clothing, as he believes the way we dress and present ourselves to the world sends messages about who we are and what we believe in. So he started an online t-shirt company called Local Laundry. Since anyone can start a t-shirt company, the main factor is to differentiate yourself. Local Laundry focuses on giving back to the community, bringing people together, building a community around a brand, and celebrating everyone in that community. Furthermore, Local Laundry switched all of its manufacturing to Canadian-made products. People are willing to pay slightly more as all the profit goes back to the Canadian community. Connor also describes how the pandemic offered them the opportunity to switch their business focus from retail to custom garments and details the benefits of this move.

In this episode, we're joined by Connor Curran, Chief Laundry Folder and Founder at Local Laundry. Inspired by his parents, Connor wanted to become an entrepreneur and find a way to connect with the community, bring people together, and make their lives a little bit better. He shifted his attention towards clothing, as he believes the way we dress and present ourselves to the world sends messages about who we are and what we believe in. So he started an online t-shirt company called Local Laundry. Since anyone can start a t-shirt company, the main factor is to differentiate yourself. Local Laundry focuses on giving back to the community, bringing people together, building a community around a brand, and celebrating everyone in that community. Furthermore, Local Laundry switched all of its manufacturing to Canadian-made products. People are willing to pay slightly more as all the profit goes back to the Canadian community. Connor also describes how the pandemic offered them the opportunity to switch their business focus from retail to custom garments and details the benefits of this move.

People don't buy products. They buy feelings. One sweater is more or less the same as another, but the feelings that we have when we buy this sweater versus that one are what will start building a customer community. In this episode, we hear from Connor Curran, CEO at Local Laundry, about building a community based on authentic, genuine human relationships with customers. Join us as we discuss: Why community is based on long-term interaction, not transactional relationships How to scale community without losing intimacy The role of feelings in community building How to be a for-profit business that prioritizes giving back   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Anian  Spanx  The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber   To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for Now Brands Talk in your favorite podcast player.

On this week's episode of "What's Next, Alberta?" Wellington talks with Connor Curran, CEO of Local Laundry, about the future of Alberta, and the vision and path forward to an economic breakthrough.

How do you utilize your neighborhood to scale your business?In this episode, Connor Curran, Founder and Chief Laundry Operator at Local Laundry, talks about the benefits of going all-out local for your business. He shares how they grew their business through collaborations and partnerships. Listen up and enjoy the episode.KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODEYou cannot make generational garments that you can pass on to your kids unless you produce high-quality products.The benefit of going local includes quality, economic and environmental effects, and faster turnaround time.Authenticity and genuine relationship building are key to successful marketing.Collaborations and partnerships with other local businesses are effective marketing strategies.List down the tools and apps you're using and find a way to partner up with them.TODAY'S GUESTConnor Curran is the founder, co-owner, and chief laundry operator at Local Laundry.Local Laundry is a Canadian garment company that sources all its materials and workforce 100% locally.Connect and learn more about Connor and his company here: Website: locallaundry.caEmail: info@locallaundry.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran/?originalSubdomain=caWe love our podcast community and listeners so much that we have decided to offer a free eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand! To learn more and how we can help, click here:https://mindfulmarketing.co/growthplan-applyIf you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!https://mindfulmarketing.co/apply

Matt sits down with Local Laundry co-founders Dustin Paisley & Connor Curran. Local Laundry is an apparel brand based in Calgary Canada that goes far beyond fashion and fabrics. Local Laundry was created around the question “what if clothing can bring people together?” (Ironically enough this was a thought Connor had while studying abroad in Sweden RIGHT before seriously having it out a washer machine). In any event, Despite Local Laundry primarily being an apparel brand, community and expression are two major keystones that fully drive the soul of what it was built to become; a community and platform of self-expression. From where they source their fabrics, to their manufacturing, and even the brands they collaborate with, everything about Local Laundry is rooted in community and connectivity. While Local Laundry makes incredible clothing, it gets way more interesting beyond the hoodies and hats. It might be their goal of raising $1,000,000 for local communities by 2030, or the countless partnerships and connection to the community where they've dug their roots but, there's a magic beyond the company that starts to really become captivating when you look beyond the surface. More importantly, Dustin and Connor, show just how important it is to truly breathe life and soul into a company. The ideals behind their brand are an extension of something they believe in and that has made all the difference in not just their brand identity but, their impact on their customers and the relationships they've made over the years. In this episode of Built On Passion Dustin Paisley & Connor Curran share how they cultivated such a strong community, the power of relationships and where that can lead you, and their how & why behind starting Local Laundry

Presenting episode 002 of At The Heart Of It! With your host Bryton Udy and guests Connar Curran & Dustin Paisley, founders of Local Laundry. Located in Calgary Alberta, Local Laundry is a high-quality garment company changing the industry by sourcing 100% locally. Founders Connar & Dustin sought out to make a company that not only produced locally but also gives back to the community. In this episode, we get down to the basics of entrepreneurship and the drive to create a local business. Follow local laundry at: https://www.instagram.com/locallaundry/?hl=en Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/attheheartpodcast/?hl=en

This week's guest Connor Curran from Local Laundry and Wellington talk about the impact of supporting local, Canadian made products.

This week on the show Co-Founders Dustin Paisley & Connor Curran chat with Patrick Chan, General Manager with Sezzle. Sezzle is a rapidly growing fintech company on a mission to financially empower the next generation and our recent partner for our #CanadaStrong T-shirt in support of Canadian small businesses. Listen to the full episode and hear the team chat about Local Laundry's collaboration with Sezzle, how Sezzle is supporting online businesses and shoppers. Make sure to tune into new weekly episodes and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play & Spotify. If you're looking for a little extra attention, screenshot this episode and tag @locallaundry on Instagram to be shared on the story. Keep your laundry local, fam!

On this week's episode of Proudly Made in Canada, Co-Founder & CEO of Local Laundry, Connor Curran, chats with Roberta from Aria Vents. Aria Vents is the first and only modular air register system that can be adapted to any surface. A stylish alternative to traditional grille vents, Aria Vents' mission is to create thoughtful, innovative design products that are beautiful, functional and badass! Listen to the full story on the podcast. Make sure to tune into new weekly episodes and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play & Spotify. If you're looking for a little extra attention, screenshot this episode and tag @locallaundry on Instagram to be shared on the story. Keep your laundry local, fam!

This week on the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, co-founders of Local Laundry, Connor Curran & Dustin Paisley, chat with Canadian fashion designer & creator of the 'Money Coat', Dee Silkie! Make sure to tune into new weekly episodes and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play & Spotify. If you're looking for a little extra attention, screenshot this episode and tag @locallaundry on Instagram to be shared on the story. Keep your laundry local, fam!

We're finally back with a brand NEW episode with Local Laundry co-founders, Connor Curran & Dustin Paisley. Connor & Dustin give an update on the business heading into 2021, some rather exciting news about Dustin's involvement with the team and more exciting news on what's to come for the Local Laundry community. Make sure to tune into new weekly episodes and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play & Spotify. If you're looking for a little extra attention, screenshot this episode and tag @locallaundry on Instagram to be shared on the story. Keep your laundry local, fam!

Today Connor Curran, Co-Founder of Local Laundry,  joins The Kondrat Podcast.  We talk about how Connor and his business partner built a successful brand while supporting local businesses and Canadian garment manufacturers.Connor’s parents immigrated to Canada from Ireland and built James Joyce Irish Pub in Calgary.  Through watching his parents, Connor learned at a young age how important supporting local business was to building a strong community.After getting laid off from an Oil and Gas company, Connor and his wife moved to Sweden.  While travelling, Connor noticed that many of the symbols that “represented” Canada (hockey jerseys, moose t-shirts…) were cliche and tacky.  He recognized that there was a gap in the market for trendy garments that would better reflect what Canada was all about - and Local Laundry was born.Early on, Connor realized that to be successful Local Laundry could not be just a marketing gimmick - it needed to truly represent Canada.  As a result, they have made it their mandate to “only support Canadian manufacturing and workers.”  This mandate has an inherent challenge - having the garments manufactured in Canada means that their costs are significantly higher than many competitors.  Through educating consumers and sharing the positive stories of the lives they have impacted, Local Laundry is overcoming these challenges.It was great to connect with Connor and share his story.  So pull up a chair, grab a bag of Cheezies, and enjoy this surprisingly interesting conversation.—The Kondrat Podcast:  website | twitter | instagram | facebookConnor Curran - Local Laundry : website | twitter | instagram | facebook

Today Connor Curran, Co-Founder of Local Laundry,  joins The Kondrat Podcast.  We talk about how Connor and his business partner built a successful brand while supporting local businesses and Canadian garment manufacturers.Connor's parents immigrated to Canada from Ireland and built James Joyce Irish Pub in Calgary.  Through watching his parents, Connor learned at a young age how important supporting local business was to building a strong community.After getting laid off from an Oil and Gas company, Connor and his wife moved to Sweden.  While travelling, Connor noticed that many of the symbols that “represented” Canada (hockey jerseys, moose t-shirts…) were cliche and tacky.  He recognized that there was a gap in the market for trendy garments that would better reflect what Canada was all about - and Local Laundry was born.Early on, Connor realized that to be successful Local Laundry could not be just a marketing gimmick - it needed to truly represent Canada.  As a result, they have made it their mandate to “only support Canadian manufacturing and workers.”  This mandate has an inherent challenge - having the garments manufactured in Canada means that their costs are significantly higher than many competitors.  Through educating consumers and sharing the positive stories of the lives they have impacted, Local Laundry is overcoming these challenges.It was great to connect with Connor and share his story.  So pull up a chair, grab a bag of Cheezies, and enjoy this surprisingly interesting conversation.—The Kondrat Podcast:  website | twitter | instagram | facebookConnor Curran - Local Laundry : website | twitter | instagram | facebook

How do you build an engaged local following? How do you build a community around a brand? How do you support local? According to Connor Curran, you do it one person at a time. You need to focus on the metrics that matter and be uniquely yourself. Connor Curran is a co-owner of Local Laundry. They are all about building community in everything they do. Connor is a marketing wizard when it comes to buy-local eCommerce strategy. In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, we talk about actionable tactics and how to build a community one person at a time.  Outline of This Episode [1:43] One engaged person at a time [3:47] Focus on the metrics that matter [7:39] Cultivate a strong local supply chain [13:20] How “Made in Canada” impacts marketing [15:36] Can one person make a difference? [18:15] How to connect with Connor + Local Laundry Connect with Connor Curran Local Laundry Connect on LinkedIn Local Laundry on Twitter Local Laundry on Instagram Local Laundry on Facebook Connect With the Content Callout Team https://ContentCallout.com Subscribe to CONTENT CALLOUT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Listen to Connor Curran, Local Laundry's chief laundry folder, Phil Cimolai, general manager of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, and Brad Mahon, dean of the faculty of Continuing Education and Conservatory talk about the process to create the Centre the Arts campaign, why a local collaboration was important and why it is so meaningful to both groups. Cimolai and Mahon also share their passion for the arts, the purpose of the Taylor Centre and the history behind the Bella Concert Hall. Later in the episode, they discuss the significance of the sweater and toque design, what it means to Centre the Arts as an organization, as well the impact the Taylor Centre hopes to have by offering Centre the Arts apparel. Click the link below to tune in or find the episode by searching Proudly Made in Canada Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Proceeds from Centre the Arts sweater and toque sales will be donated to the Academy Endowment Fund, which provides financial support to Mount Royal University Conservatory students. Local Laundry is also committed to matching every Taylor Centre Giving Toque purchase with a toque donation to a local shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

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It seems like some businesses in Alberta continue to face challenges created by COVID-19. From finding and retaining customers, to managing health for staff and shoppers, it has never been harder for small and medium businesses to stay operational. Visa Canada recently did a Back to Business study and it found that one-third (33%) of Canadian small businesses do not consider their local community supportive of their business during this difficult time. Many of those small businesses expect it will take 10 months before they are back to normal, the longest wait of all countries VISA surveyed. However, the survey did find that 77% of Canadian small business is optimistic about the future. Connor Curran is with Local Laundry, a Calgary-based clothing retailer and he spoke with Russell about the VISA survey.

There is a lot to unpack from this podcast, not least being the closet full of “laundry” that Connor and his fellow co-founder, Dustin Paisley, seek to change for Canadian consumers by creating a community of locally made clothing made by local manufacturers and locally-sourced materials. Connor credits his parents for instilling a solid work ethic, creativity and community spirit when they first came to Canada and worked in the restaurant industry To learn more about the origin story of Local Laundry, click on the links below: §§§ Local Laundry website | https://locallaundry.ca/ Local Laundry on Instagram | @locallaundry Local Laundry on Twitter | @locallaundry Local Laundry on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-laundry/ Connor Curran on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-curran/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allen-wazny/message

In episode 23 of the Proudly Made in Canada podcast, Co-Owners, Connor Curran and Dustin Paisley, sit down with Troy Schmirler Owner of Plainbreaker Apparel. Plainsbreaker Apparel is an apparel company out of Calgary, Alberta that is the only cotton fashion sock manufacturer in Canada. As one of the most environmentally sustainable and ethically produced clothing companies in Canada, Plainbreaker Apparel makes its socks with 100% organic cotton meeting the strictest environmental laws in the world! Connor was pleased to finally have Dustin join in on an episode after a mini-hiatus. Connor, Dustin and Troy talk the made in Canada shop talk, Troy explains how Plainsbreaker Apparel started, how he dragged his wife into the business and other fun anecdotes on this episode of the Proudly Made in Canada podcast! Listen to the full episode and check out our newest arrivals for spring on the Local Laundry shop :) https://locallaundry.ca/collections/new-arrivals Search Plainsbreaker Socks: https://www.plainsbreakerapparel.com/ Follow Plainsbreaker Socks: https://www.instagram.com/plainsbreakersocks/

#112 with Connor Curran. Connor is the co-founder of Local Laundry, a brand dedicated to building community and selling only Canadian made garments. On this episode, we talk about the importance of community and collaboration, why it’s so important for small businesses especially to build community and how the partnerships and collaborations are chosen with Local Laundry. We talk about COVID, BLM and how the ever-changing landscape has forced all businesses to adapt, understand their values and grow. Connor shares his advice for small business owners for navigating these challenging times and how LL has become a different business than it was 6 months ago. https://www.instagram.com/locallaundry/ https://locallaundry.ca/

This week on the Fffffing 40s Podcast we are joined by Connor Curran of Local Laundry, an all-Canadian clothing line based here in Calgary. Connor shares his vision of bringing industry back to Canada and works to build a future in which local businesses thrive and support one another producing quality goods and services for the community to cherish. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fffffing40s/ Connor: https://locallaundry.ca

Connor Curran is one of the co-owners of Local Laundry, a Canadian made garments company that uses clothing as a vehicle to build community. Connor started Local Laundry four years ago after Googling: ‘How To Start A T-Shirt Company’ and watching a YouTube video. Now Connor works on Local Laundry full time with a commitment to donate over $1 Million to local charities across Canada. Local Laundry can be found in over 20 stores across Canada and is heralding the importance of supporting Canadian manufacturing. Here's what we dive into: -getting fired from his job -moving to Sweden with his wife to work on his MBA -impactful entrepreneurship -how entrepreneurs aren't always the smartest, but the most obsessed -income mindset vs business mindset -Connors goal to GIVE BACK one million dollars to his community This episode is so incredible. If you want to learn more about making money AND giving back... this is for YOU! Connect with Connor and Local Laundry: https://locallaundry.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/locallaundry/

While there was much discussion as to whether to proceed with an episode of Background Noise this week, in the confusing and chaotic early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, we thought the message of Local Laundry's Connor Curran is too important to keep on the shelf "until things clear up". Now, we thought, is the time we must come together, and there could be no greater evangelist in this regard than Connor Curran. Go to www.locallaundry.ca, to first see how deeply involved both Connor, and LL co-founder Dustin Paisley, are in building community. Check him out on Linkedin as well. You'll discover that, despite having an awesome and growing product line of casual clothing, Local Laundry is really more about community than clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor Curran is the creator and Co-Owner of Local Laundry, a Canadian Made company that uses clothing to bring people together. By harbouring community they aim to create a positive impact on the world around them.Local Laundry aims to build community through their 5 Guiding Pillars:Representing where you come fromSharing stories from the community Collaborating with others who also want to have a positive impactGiving back through local charitiesProducing Canada made clothing70% of all clothing consumed prior to 1980 in Canada, was made in Canada.My conversation with Connor was really inspiring and creates hope for the future of the clothing industry.Connor shared:-what Local Laundry is and the journey of the brand-the environmental implications of the clothing industry and how Local Laundry works to create change-how a small business can have a big impact-ways we can all become better Community Builders-how following your passions helps to build community-his definition of ‘happiness'-the impact community has had on Connor's life personally And of course the Lighting Round Questions:How do you define success?If you were gifted 10 million dollars, what would you do with it?What is one thing that you are grateful for today?For further information, detailed show notes, and to get in contact please visit my website. 

On this episode of KAJ Convos, we talk to an old friend and the co-founder of Calgary-made Local Laundry Connor Curran! Connor is a leading force in advocating for locally produced products and supporting local entrepreneurs.Local Laundry is not only a clothing company, it's built a massive brand and community around supporting all things localConnor is a great guy that has known Kohl and Adrian for many years. In this episode we catch up and reminisce on some old stories but also find out about what motivates Connor, how he and his business partner started Local Laundry and what's next for him and his company!To get more information on Connor and his companies go to:https://www.locallaundry.caConnors InstagramLocal Laundrys InstagramFor more KAJ Convos:InstagramAudio PodcastApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsMore AdrianInstagramWebsiteMore KohlInstagramKAJ Convos is a video/audio podcast where we talk about our journey as we start our company and also interview entrepreneurs to try and learn from them. Audio is uploaded on every major podcast streaming platform and Video recordings uploaded on Youtube every other Friday!

Connor Curran is one of the co-owners of Local Laundry, a Canadian made garments company that uses clothing as a vehicle to build community. Connor started Local Laundry four years ago after Googling: 'How To Start A T-Shirt Company' and watching a YouTube video. Now Connor works on Local Laundry full time with a commitment to donate over $1 Million to local charities across Canada. Local Laundry can be found in over 20 stores across Canada and is heralding the importance of supporting Canadian manufacturing.

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With Josh away Jonathan is joined by former guest, current co-host, and Wild Rose team member Nick McMorrow. Jonathan and Nick sit down for a chat with Connor Curran to talk about his business Local Laundry - a Canadian made clothing company aiming to build community in everything they do. Connor says that he and his partner don’t seem themselves as part of the fashion industry - “We’re not selling clothes, we build community” although Jonathan is quick to challenge him - anyone who helps him not be naked is part of the fashion industry. Local Laundry began with a simple story: “I did what any idiot millennial does, I googled ‘how to make a t-shirt company' and when that got too hard I watched a youtube video and within a couple days I had a t-shirt company.” What started as a standard Shopify+Printful t-shirt company would quickly evolve to a high quality Canadian-made garment company that has giving 10% of their profits back to the community baked in to everything they do. We talk about Local Laundry’s process of switching from designed in Canada to made in Canada, the human cost of cheap clothing, how anyone can start buying Canadian made today, and how consumers are more heavily scrutinizing the companies they buy from than ever before. After our interview with Connor we sit down with the Wild Rose Taproom’s #1 source of advice and wisdom: Mama T. Jonathan at T talk about their biggest mistakes and how lucky they are to have made them before the advent of social media. Join us at the Wild Rose Taproom for 20oz of your own Have a question for Mama T? A story from the bottom of a beer can? Send it in to canfessionals@wildrosebrewery.com Local Laundry - Building Community Through Canadian Clothing

Welcome to Proudly Made in Canada Podcast by Local Laundry. A place where Local Laundry Co-Owners, Dustin Paisley and Connor Curran, discuss all things proudly made in Canada, why it's important, highlighting those that are doing it right and how you can help.

Learn what happens when Connor said “No” to the next 30 years and rewrote his future through reinventing himself and giving away 1,200 tuques to people in need in the process.

Episode 113: You’re in an ultra-competitive marketplace and all your competitors are purchasing their products from manufacturers in Asia at a fraction of the cost of manufacturing in North America. But you have a dream of using only North American products and supporting your local economy. Is a dream enough to be successful?Connor Curran is proving every day that not only is it possible but you can thrive if you follow your dreams, create a strong vision that differentiates you from the crowd and puts the focus on your market.This podcast is sponsored by:Screen2Fit by Pro.file | FreeeUp | Trackstar Web Design | Process Street Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon.

Dustin Paisley and Connor Curran are the gents behind Local Laundry, a local clothing company which prides themselves in their commitment to community and connection. Their intentional business model creates space for not only exceptional, high quality clothing, but also for a deep sense of connection within their work in the community. Local Laundry is a clothing company based in Calgary, Alberta, which focuses on building community through high quality and exceptional clothing, while giving back. LL is made in Canada and they believe that by sharing the profits of the store with the community they can help build a better home for all of us. 10% of all profits made from items sold on their store will is re-invested back into the community by supporting local causes and charities that matter most to their customers. Find them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/locallaundry/ Buy their epic shiz: https://locallaundry.ca/collections

Welcome to the show Connor Curran. Connor shares how Local Laundry grew from selling one tshirt a month to a national company while still supporting local. He gives his best life advice for staying focused on your goals, getting the important things done and making the leap to running your own businss. Local Laundry: www.locallaundry.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/locallaundry Connor's Instagram: www.instagram.com/connorbcurran Connor's recommendation for avoiding procrastination: Eat that Frog - https://www.amazon.ca/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/1576754227

This week on #baaifkm @corynnebisson and @thatssoraine sit down with Connor Curran and Dustin Paisley of @locallaundry. They talk what its like to use YouTube to answer all your questions, to be set up on a blind date with your business partner and how important it is to check your ego at the door.  Real conversations, real artists.  Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instgram: @galpalprods  Facebook: GALPAL Productions Support us: Patreon

Sabina and Nathan talk with Connor Curran, co-owner of Local Laundry in Calgary.

A successful apparel company started as an e-commerce business for $30 dollars! Connor Curran and Dustin Paisley's brand, Local Laundry gives back to those in need and is now expanding across the country! **WATCH** THE FULL EPISODE:  https://wisechase.tv/podcast If you have any questions or comments, feel free to ask them on this episode on WiseChase.TV  or start a conversation in our community forum at: https://wisechase.tv/wisechase-forum Leave us a review and don't forget to subscribe to the show!  VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR TV EPISODES: https://wisechase.tv/podcast FOLLOW WiseChase on: FACEBOOK: @wisechase INSTAGRAM: @wisechasetv YOUTUBE: @wisechase LINKEDIN: @jolenestillinger

Connor is the co-founder of Local Laundry which is a clothing company based on the principle of growing local communities in Canada!Local Laundry WebsiteTony's Show Episode 6

Local Laundry is a Calgary-based clothing company focused on making apparel that builds community. Spend a few days in Calgary, and you will undoubtedly see one of Connor and Dustin's Local Laundry shirts on a proud Calgarian. Not only is the clothing for Calgarians, it is also for your individual community. Live in Kensington and proud of it? Well you need the Local Laundry Kensington T-shirt. Not only are these guys creating a cool brand, they are on a mission to raise $1 million dollars for Canadian charities and they have hyper-local artists design the apparel for their given community.  In this episode, you will hear some great advice from Connor and Dustin on how to start a business and you will hear their story. They will walk you through how they started the company, and they will take you behind the scenes.  All that and these guys will keep you laughing throughout this episode.  Learn more about Local Laundry Apparel: https://locallaundry.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/locallaundry/ https://www.facebook.com/locallaundryapparel/ https://twitter.com/locallaundry