MOONSHOT Podcast

Hosted by Christine Goudie

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MOONSHOT Podcast, hosted by Christine Goudie, highlights the “why” behind incredible entrepreneurial journeys. From unique unicorn startups to seasoned sole proprietors, hear the stories behind some of the world’s most innovative moonshot ventures.

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January 22, 202529 min

#17: Courtney Howell on the Healing Power of Seaweed

In this episode, I chat with Co-Founder of 7 Fathoms Skin Care, Courtney Howell. Hailing out of Grates Cove, Newfoundland, 7 Fathoms harvests organic seaweed from the Atlantic Ocean to extract its unique properties for their innovative skin care line. We chat about finding balance in entrepreneurship, how a chance encounter created momentum for their venture, and why the world should embrace the healing properties of seaweed.

January 7, 202539 min

#16: Ian Vardy on Managing Mental Health

In this episode, I chat with Ian Vardy, Founder of Soma Health Solutions. Soma is a startup venture that focuses on mental health by helping people deal with their everyday anxiety.We talk all about how Ian used his creative background in music, photography, and film to shape his startup, why entrepreneurs need to check in on each other, and how pursuing your passion can be directly linked to improved health and healing.

November 29, 202419 min

#15: Rafaela Andrade on Commercializing Research

In this episode, I speak with Rafaela Andrade, Co-Founder of Myomar Molecular, a company that created a novel solution to measure muscle loss after injury. We chat about the inspiration behind her company, how she translated her PhD research into a flourishing business opportunity, and how her life as a Mom has taught her valuable soft skills in business. For all those aspiring entrepreneurs out there - this one is for you!

March 19, 2024Episode 1438 min

#14: Trent McClellan as Co-Host

In this episode, one of your favourite past guests, Trent McClellan joins me as Co-Host. Together, we riff about fitness, comedy, and entrepreneurship. Trent also chats about opening for Jerry Seinfeld last summer, his next big purpose-driven project, and reminisces about a hometown band called Buns & Wieners. This episode has a bit of everything!

March 12, 2024Episode 1359 min

#13: Brent Hall on the New Hollywood North

In this episode I chat with Comedian, Scriptwriter, and Visual Effects Data Wrangler, Brent Hall. We talk about his work on the set of HBO’s The Last Of Us, his creative process behind comedy, and why he may never opt to use a Segway.

October 19, 2023Episode 1235 min

#12: Steph Tolev on Women in Comedy

In this episode, I chat with one of my favourite comedians - Steph Tolev! Steph and I talk about the moment that changed her career in comedy, why women need to support other women, and the importance of showing reverence for those who paved the way ahead of you. I want to warn you – this episode is not for the faint of heart. It’s an honest and graphic conversation about some of the things that Steph has experienced in her career. But if you love to laugh, and don’t mind the occasional f-bomb, then this one is for you!

September 4, 2023Episode 1126 min

#11: Calling All Future Founders

In this episode, I chat about the importance of creating a new strategy to encourage more women & diverse founders to enter the field, why in-person work environments are the best option for longevity and mental health, and why it’s time for all of us to take another risk and kick shit up a notch.

August 16, 2023Episode 1028 min

#10: Omotara Eruteya (Freedom Tree) on Helping Youth Find Their Purpose

In this episode I chat with Omotara (Tara) Eruteya, Founder of Freedom Tree - a non-profit international outreach organization with a focus on maternal care and education in Sierra Leone, West Africa. We chat about the trip that sparked Tara’s idea for her non-profit venture, the importance of helping youth find their purpose, and some of her most memorable trips to the region.

August 8, 2023Episode 956 min

#9: Leila Beaudoin on Showing Up

In this episode, I speak with Leila Beaudoin, an award-winning, multifaceted multimedia journalist, anchor, producer, and creative writer. We chat about what it takes to consistently show up, why we need to challenge society’s perception of success, and why you should never lose focus of why you started.

July 25, 2023Episode 833 min

#8: Bethany Downer on the Final Frontier

In this episode, I speak with Bethany Downer from ESA Hubble & James Webb Space Telescopes. We chat about how she discovered her passion for space, her experience running a national non-profit, and if other life forms exist in our galaxy.