243 From Idea to Reality: Starting an Alcohol Beverage Company with Mitchell Stern
This week I sit down with Mitchell Stern from Darling Mimosa and we're chatting about Following Your Curiosity, Starting an Alcohol Beverage Company, and Navigating Entrepreneurship.
Darling Mimosa is a bright sparkling orange mimosa in a can. Made with Ontario wine and real orange juice. No preservatives or additives.
The idea for Darling Mimosa started with a few friends, hanging out in a kitchen, making brunch and realizing that there were no canned mimosas on the market!
After doing some research, they found that no one was making canned mimosas so they quickly got work.
Today, Darling Mimosa is inspiring you to Live Life on the Brightside!
242 How to Become 90% MORE PRODUCTIVE than most people
This week’s episode, we talk about the importance of setting your week on the right foot. By doing so, you will be able to gain momentum and success for the week ahead!
We also chat about:
Tips to help setting up your week for success
Focusing on what brings you energy and joy
It’s NOT an one size formula
Identify your high priority tasks for the week
095 How They Launched a Female-Focused Sports Media Company called The GIST
What if sports were fun?
The GIST is a women-owned and operated media brand that's leveling the playing field in sport.
Whether it be through their newsletters, podcasts or social posts - The GIST is all about providing you with fresh perspectives in sports, without the overwhelm.
I’m married to a sports fan, so I’ve always been looking for a solution to get THE GIST of what’s going on in the Sports World and THIS IS IT!
The GIST has grown their community to millions of subscribers and they’ve worked with partners like Forbes, Business Insider and so many more.
241 Her Journey From Tech Sales to Beekeeping: How Tique Found Her True Passion & Launched Chandler Honey
Chandler Honey sells the BEST Canadian Raw Honey that is creamed and then naturally flavoured with Créme Brûlée, Yuzu & Berry & Orange Grove.
In this episode, we talk about…
Why Tique followed in her parents footsteps and launched an infused honey brand?
What it was like to launch a company during the pandemic & how she sampled the products.
Building her brand and finding her voice on social media.
& MORE!
240 Create Content for an Audience of ONE PERSON!
This week’s episode, I discuss the significance of producing content with a single target in mind. I explain how it can become overwhelming when writing content for a global audience.
We chat about :
The concept of creating for an audience of one
How easy to get caught up in creating content for an audience of a million people and feeling like you have to say everything perfectly.
Focusing on the audience of one will help you find your voice and create better content that is more exciting to you.
It’s important to stay consistent even if you don’t see great numbers come through quickly
239 My Business isn’t WORKING (& what to do about it) | Colin Matthews, Intuitive Counsel
As an entrepreneur, there are a million decisions that need to be made on a daily basis.
Some of these are small and insignificant (what should I post on social today), but others can have a major impact on the future of your business (aka when should I throw in the towel and call it quits on a business that isn’t working)
When you're faced with a big decision, it can be difficult to know what the right course of action is. This is where inner clarity comes in.
Taking the time to connect with your inner wisdom will help you to see the situation more clearly and make decisions that are in alignment with your values and goals.
inner clarity is not something that you can force or fake, but it is something that you can cultivate through practice. And this is the expertise of Intuitive Counselor, Colin Matthews.
238 Avoid THIS If Want to be successful ?
In this week’s episode, I chat about the importance of avoiding desperate energy when working on building your business. I walk you through some examples on what that could look for your business. We dive deep into:
What is desperate energy?
How to avoid desperate energy when working on building a business
Selling sanctuary vs marketing sanctuary
237 How she built a PODCAST that ranks in the top 1.5% globally | Danielle Wiebe, Business Babes Collective
Danielle is a business strategist, podcast host and the founder of Business Babes Collective, a global community for female entrepreneurs.
With over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience, Danielle loves helping women launch and scale profitable businesses through one on one coaching, group Masterminds, and her signature business program: Action Takers Club. She believes every woman is capable of creating a full-time income in their business without having to work around the clock.
Danielle discovered her love for building relationships & networking and in 2015 launched the Vancouver Chapter of Business Babes Collective. Since then, Business Babes Collective has grown to 5 chapters that expand across North America and reach over 80,000+ women through social media and online communities.
236 10 Life-Changing Health Habits for Entrepreneurs
Are you a small business owners that is struggling to find balance between work and health?
If you answered yes, you're not alone.
Juggling the demands of a business can be tricky. It might feel like you traded a 9-5 for the 24/7, or that you’ll never get a real day off.
But your health needs to remain a priority as you work hard to grow your business! Even making the smallest of changes in your daily routine can have a big impact on your overall well-being and excitement you feel towards your work.
235 Joy McCarthy shares how it's ALL an EXPERIMENT when you run a business | Founder of Joyous Health
Joy McCarthy is back for her 2nd appearance on the Visionary Life Podcast.
If you don't know Joy, she the Founder of Joyous Health, she's an award-winning Certified Holistic Nutritionist and best-selling author of The Joyous Cookbook, Joyous Detox and Joyous Health.
A passionate natural beauty lover, Joy also has a line of natural hair-care, skin care and body care products that she founded in 2013.
Joy has been featured in hundreds of publications and she lives in Toronto with her husband Walker and their daughter Vienna.
I first heard about Joy when I was a student at the CSNN many years ago & that lead to me purchasing her first cookbook. Ever since, I’ve watched her journey unfold and it’s been very inspiring to see the incredible business, brand & community she’s created.
234 How to Build a Family Chocolate EMPIRE - Mid-Day Squares
Midday Squares is a Canadian Snacking Chocolate Company based out of Montreal, founded by Jake Karls, Lezlie Karls, and Nick Saltarelli (yes, they are family!)
Sitting down with Midday Squares for an interview was a dream come true! I had followed their work for years, I snack on their products daily, and I eat up their content because it's so damn good. They are leaders in the food and bev space not only because of a high quality product, but also because they are transparently sharing the behind the scenes of building their business: documenting the highs (aka getting listed in walmart) and the lows (spending 2 years and tons of money to develop a new flavour, only to have it flop).
It was an honor to sit down and record this episode LIVE in Toronto with a studio audience.
I know that our conversation will be one that you guys LOVE and many of you have been obsessed with MDS for years, like me, so I hope you enjoy this conversation!
080 Protect Your Business! Let’s chat LLCs, trademarks, copyrights, contracts, etc.
As a serial entrepreneur, Andrea is uniquely positioned to provide quality legal services to today's thriving entrepreneurs. She started her first business while in law school, so she knows first-hand the hustle of a solopreneur. Andrea not only aims to provide high-quality legal counsel, but to also be the life-long business partner many entrepreneurs need. Brand protection is Andrea's passion, and as a brand protection lawyer, your business will be thoroughly protected with Andrea's services!
052 From Thesis Project to Award-Winning Social Venture with Wize Monkey
What started as a thesis project in 2013 has become an award-winning social venture and disruptor in the beverage industry. Wize Monkey takes unused coffee leaves during the 9-month-long off-season, trains farmers to ferment and craft them into premium teas, and sells them nationally in North America and across the globe via online. Not only have their products taken home ‘Best New Product’ at the World Tea Expo, but they’ve also won prestigious awards like the NEXTY Award for ‘Best Mission-Driven Natural Product’ and Small Business BC ‘Best International Trade Award’.
038 How To Start a Healthy, Fresh Cafe + Restaurant with Simple Kitchen Founder Erin Baric
The Simple Kitchen offers tasty and wholesome meals made with fresh, unprocessed ingredients and superfoods. If you're ever in Toronto, I highly suggest visiting!
033 Alison Westlake is the Visionary Woman who Founded Coriander Girl (A Flower Shop, Instagram Account & Lifestyle Brand)
Alison Westlake is the Visionary Woman who Founded Coriander Girl (A Flower Shop, Instagram Account & Lifestyle Brand)
032 The Story of Apple Falls Cider: Amelia went from Orchard Employee to Craft Cider Business Owner!
Amelia and Matt have been making hard cider since 2012, after they fell in love with the beverage in London, England. After successfully completing their post-secondary education, Matt and Amelia visited London, England. While they were exploring the culture in London, they stumbled upon traditional hard apple cider. From then on, they were hooked.
025 Zen & Tonic Wellness Clinic: How to Start a Business, Leaving Your Corporate Job, Memorable Logo Design & More
This week on the show I’m chatting with April + Edward from Zen & Tonic Wellness Clinic,
Zen & Tonic is a wellness space located in Toronto that began in 2016 when April & Edward decided to follow their dreams and turn their passion for wellness into a beautiful community hub.
They both shared the deep desire to educate individuals on the power of natural medicine, and ultimately, make a positive difference. So, With similar intentions, they set out on a journey to help others lead healthier, happier lives through a wellness space called Zen & Tonic.
Their philosophy is about the use of both Eastern and Western modalities for treatments and the effectiveness of your healing. The synergistic healing powers of these alternative therapies will help propel your journey back to balance.
Be sure to check out the show notes at www.kelseyreidl.com for photos of the space and a great recap of the podcast.
If you’e EVER thought about starting your own health space, wellness clinic, or fitness studio - I would highly recommend listening to this podcast or sharing it with a friend.
We chat about: Entrepreneurship, their East meets West philosophy, why April decided to leave her corporate job in pursuit of Zen & Tonic, and SO MUCH MORE!
015 Tips For Entrepreneurs! Investing in Coworking, Which Monthly Subscriptions You Need, and Best Biz Podcasts!
On today's MINI-Episode of Visionary Life I'm discussing,
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Top 3 Online Tools Every Business Can Benefit From
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Why I pay to work from a co-working space (when I could techincally work from home in my pyjamas!)
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Top Podcasts That Can Help You Uplevel Your Online Business & Marketing Strategy
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Why it doesn't matter if you work 2 hours per day or 8 hours per day... and what the REAL focus of your day should be
014 The June Motel on Reviving the Motel Industry, Wine & Good Vibes, Launching a Biz with your Bestie
This week on the show we have Sarah Skalsh & April Brown, the founders of The June Motel (aka The June).
As longtime friends, April and Sarah decided on a whim to purchase the former Sportsman Motel in Prince Edward County. They haven't been "moteliers" for long, but the reviews on their Motel are in and they are RAVING!
The decor of this place is dreamy, and the good wine & good vibes are the icing on the cake.
Sarah & April completely redesigned the vintage motel and re-invented the experience of what staying at a Motel looks like. What a visionary endeavor, if I have ever seen one!
013 Basd Body Care on Launching a No B.S. Beauty Brand & Finding Fulfillment Through Entrepreneurship
A few weeks ago I had the chance to sit down with Ashley Meston & Phil Lebeau who are the founders of Basd Body Care.
Basd Body Care is a line of organic, plant-basd, cruelty-free products. Ashley & Phils vision behind basd was to be transparent, to use only ingredients they were proud of, and to create a brand that celebrates and nourishes all bodies.
Knowing how much insight they would have in the realms of sales & marketing, entrepreneurship, and living in an inspired state everyday; I knew that you would all love listening to this podcast episode as much as I loved recording it for you.
In this episode we chat about:
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Why consumer education is imperative in marketing and sharing your business
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Rituals that help Ashley and Phil perform as high level entrepreneurs
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What they love most about being CEO’s of their own life + biz
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The best beauty app that everyone should download immediately!
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The importance of post secondary education in today’s self-taught era
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What experience do you really need to launch your own business
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The early stages of developing basd and the idea for a brand + culture, first and foremost
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And so much more!