068 JusTea is Changing The Way We Drink Tea - The Story Behind The Brand
JusTea is a fair-trade tea partnership with small-scale Kenyan farmers, who are on a mission to connect tea drinkers to the farmer who made their cup of tea possible. They are all about creating sustainable employment on the ground and providing customers with access to healthy new Purple Tea!
067 When Juan Bendana speaks, the audience listens
Juan speaks at high schools, University campuses, & conferences internationally and has spoken to 1000’s of students, educators, and parents across Canada & the United States.
Through his message of Impact & Action, Juan uses storytelling, humour & music to highlight a message of Action, Leadership, Decision Making, and Impact that resonates with every audience member.
066 Should Everyone Monetize Their Side Hustles?
This week, my husband Dave is back on the show!
Chatting about whether or not you should build & monetize a side hustle :)
065 Life's Too Short Not To Follow Your Dreams - How OneLook Launched a Production Company
OneLook Productions is a Prince Edward County based production company that provides full service real estate marketing to the Bay of Quinte, Kingston, Peterborough, Durham & Kawartha Lakes regions as well as surrounding areas.
Peter Neal | How to Start an Iconic Canadian Food Brand
Today on the show, I’m sitting down with a Canadian Food Legend - Peter Neal. Peter Neal is one half of the brotherly duo behind Neal Brothers Foods.
You’ve probably indulged in their epic Corn Tortilla Chips dipped in salsa, or their insanely tasty pasta sauces… but did you know that this well known Canadian Food Brand and Distribution Company started as 2 brothers making croutons out of their parents kitchen?
Yepp, it’s true. Over 33 years ago, Neal Brothers began as a simple startup and today it has grown into something SO MUCH MORE.
In this episode we chat about…
The moment he knew he was a natural born salesman
Why having belief in yourself and in your products is so important
What some of the early successes were in the Neal Bro’s journey, that gave them hope
The role of curiosity and asking questions, when you don’t have all the answers
And some of the tips and lessons learned after 33 years of business!
064 Bring Your Vision To Life: Launching a Creative Arts Studio & Building an Inclusive Community
Today on the show, I am chatting with the founders of Wild Heart Healing Arts, Megan Marie Gates and Stacey Croucher.
These 2 visionary souls have created the most magical space inside The Armoury building in Prince Edward County that offers weekly movement and meditation classes, holistic healing treatments, specialized workshops & creative community gatherings.
If you’ve ever considered launching a business as a practitioner or health / fitness pro --- you’ll love this episode where we hear the story of how this studio came to be!
063 An Extra SWEET Business Idea Founded by Food Network Stars, The Baker Sisters
Jean and Rachel started from humble beginnings; their single mother baked butter tarts out of their mobile home in Bayside as a way to earn money for the family.
It wasn’t till Jean and Rachel became mothers themselves that the pair cofounded their own butter tart company.
You can find Maple Key Tart Co.’s butter tarts in 18 select locations around the GTA and seasonally in Prince Edward County at the Wellington Farmers Market and The Grange Winery.
When not baking butter tarts, you can catch this sister duo as the hosts of Food Network Canada’s The Baker Sisters.
062 One Year Can Change Everything - The Journey of Opening a Gym
Today on the show I’m interviewing Rob Spagnola, the founder of The Gym in the Armoury located in Picton, Ontario, Canada. This is another installment of my partnership with Prince Edward County.
Rob is a Trainer and Performance Coach from Toronto with over +6 years working in the fitness industry at a private recreation and athletic club. He has trained everyone from youth athletes looking to improve their strength and speed in their sport to seniors exploring their fitness for the first time.
Now, Rob is the owner of The Gym in the Armoury where he not only has created his dream training facility, but is also embarking on this entrepreneurial journey for the very first time!
061 Cinco De Mayo with the Founders of a Mexican Restaurant!
Today on the show, in honour of Cinco de Mayo, I'm chatting with Sam Valdivia as well as with her business partners Riz & Matthew, the dream team behind the restaurant La Condesa
After having the amazing opportunity to live and work in beautiful Prince Edward County for 2 years, Chef Samantha Valdivia has now opened La Condesa in the heart of Wellington Village in Ontario, Canada.
Serving up a variety of shareable plates, La Condesa brings their guests an elevated, yet approachable taste of authentic Mexican cuisine.
If you want to learn all about what it takes to bring a restaurant to life then you are going to love this round-table episode with these 3 incredible humans!
060 There Is No Wasted Experience with Aaron Armstrong of Blue Wheelbarrow Organic Farm
Aaron Armstrong is the owner of Blue Wheelbarrow Farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario, a 3 acre organic vegetable farm specializing in baby greens, salad mixes, and tomatoes. Cultivating community, celebrating the harvest, and feeding people fully is the foundation of his farm and business.
059 Abigail Keeso-Hopkins Shares How She Built "That Clean Life" Meal Planning Software
That Clean Life is an online meal planning platform that helps you create nutritious and delicious meal plans for yourself or your clients. Since launching in January 2015, That Clean Life has helped tens of thousands of people from all over the world feel awesome about the food they are putting in their bodies. Whether you are an individual meal planning for yourself, a parent meal planning for your family, or a wellness professional building meal plans for your clients and community, That Clean Life gives you the tools to make it happen.
058 I Hosted The 1st Visionary Life Event: Here's How It Went!
I Hosted The 1st Visionary Life Event: Here's How It Went!
057 Closing a Yoga Studio, Moving Across the Country & Launching an Online Business (Interviewing a student from The VISIONARY METHOD)
Today I'm interviewing one of the graduates of The VISIONARY METHOD, Rebekah Rose Wall.
Rebekah is a yoga instructor, meditation facilitator, and now she is a holistic life coach. She is based in Reno, Nevada.
Rebekah and I chat about:
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Why she closed the yoga studio that she built from scratch
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The decision to make a move across the USA, away from friends & family
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How travelling has made an impact on her life and on her business
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What she created out of The VISIONARY METHOD
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What she's up to now!
056 From Yves Saint Laurent, Revlon & Elizabeth Arden to launching Kaia Naturals Clean Beauty Brand: Mary Futher Shares Her Story
From Yves Saint Laurent, Revlon & Elizabeth Arden to launching Kaia Naturals Clean Beauty Brand: Mary Futher Shares Her Story
055 From Freelancer to Opening a Coworking Space, Rachel Kelly from Make Lemonade Shares Her Story
If you’re a freelancer, work remotely or have another career situation that has you working from home -- you know it can be extremely lonely.
Sure it’s got it’s perks -- I won’t deny that..
But, While all your friends are grabbing drinks with their colleagues & playing on their work Frisbee team, sometimes solopreneurs are left wondering why they feel a sense of loneliness or not belonging.
054 What It Takes to Open a Fitness Studio, Build Community & Pursue Your Passions
What began as a local crew running the streets of Toronto, then evolved into massive summer park yoga events , and finally making a permanent home at the base of one of the most popular streets in Toronto, Spadina.
Offering both spin and yoga classes, there is truly a class type for everyone. I am lucky enough to be one the Spin Instructors at Tribe and I couldn’t be more grateful.
053 Social Media: Q&A
I'm answering YOUR questions about Social Media including:
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Should you have a Personal Instagram that's separate from your Business Instagram (have you ever wondered this!?)
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Whether or not to hire someone to help you manage your Social Media
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What should you post?
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Content ideas so you'll never run out of ideas!
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’.
051 Wyld Skincare Founder Joy Yap on Creating a Natural Body Care Brand for Millenials
Wyld Ski Care was born out of a desire for truly natural, good quality skincare essentials that are beautifully packaged, but also sustainable, and that don’t cost a fortune.
They're a personal care brand built for today; guilt-free, all natural ingredients, gorgeous looking, and good AF skincare that doesn’t pollute the Earth or harm animals.
Joy grew up in Malaysia but uses Toronto as her home base right now. She started her career in Public Relations in the Tech Industry but eventually she found herself on a soul-searching journey looking for her passion. Joy and I had a great conversation about life, health, business and the future of Wyld!
050 Advice for New Entrepreneurs, Favourite Books & What I Would Change In My Business
Today on the show, I’m sharing a conversation with my Visionary Assistant, Alex.
In this episode, we’re getting to know each other (it was the first time we had ever met!)
We’re firing off random questions to one another, and we’re bringing you along for the ride on what it’s really like to work together :)