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Your source to learning about ambitious female entrepreneurs, business owners, co-founders and business professionals in the Ottawa Valley, Lanark County and surrounding areas and their successful businesses in industries such as beauty, wellness, business, fashion and much more! New episodes released every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

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February 20, 202659 min

Babe Beyond the Brand - Grow Your Customers, Not Your Followers with SHE.EO Digital Marketing

Olivia Lattimore is the founder of SHE.EO Digital, a female-focused digital marketing studio based in Kingston, Ontario. She helps women-led brands build diversified, aligned marketing systems that actually convert, from brand strategy and social media, to email marketing and website design, this babe and her boss babe team do it all. A mompreneur with a passion for business, marketing, and female empowerment, Liv launched her company overnight after years of sitting on the idea, fueled by firsthand experiences with gender discrimination and a refusal to keep playing small. Today, she works exclusively with women entrepreneurs, helping them scale profitable brands, close the confidence gap, and rewrite the rules of success.Bold, resilient, and refreshingly real, Liv is on a mission to shatter glass ceilings — not admire them, and is here to help you elevate your brand with a digital marketing approach tailored to your personal journey.

February 6, 202649 min

OVBB's Anniversary Special - Primeau Law

Ottawa Valley Boss Babes’ 5th anniversary special “Where Are They Now” concludes with Jodie Primeau, prominent lawyer, single mother by choice, trailblazer, and entrepreneur of Primeau Law in Deep River. Criminal defence lawyer, barrister and solicitor, and owner and managing partner of Primeau Law Professional Corporation, Jodie has been known as a relentless advocate, taking on complex criminal trials and appeals with precision, grit, and heart.In 2019, Jodie founded Primeau Law as a female-led, feminist law office dedicated to bringing strong, accessible law to communities across the County of Renfrew. In this episode, we dive into: * Jodie shares her unique path that inspired her to follow a career in criminal law, explaining her reasoning for opening a feminist law firm and the pushback she initially received * We discuss intense client files, having legal strategy, following ethical standards, all while dealing with emotional and psychological challenges that comes with detaching from high pressure situations * Jodie explains how she and her team remain professional without becoming too emotionally invested in clients’ cases, while still supporting them without crossing into the role of a therapist * We dive into balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, the importance of therapy, handling discretion with high profile clients, and who Jodie Primeau is outside of the office

January 8, 202649 min

OVBB's Anniversary Special - Hummingbird Chocolate

From a basement in rural Ontario to an award-winning chocolate brand found across Canada, Erica’s journey with Hummingbird Chocolate is anything but typical.In this episode, we discuss Erica’s path from working alongside farmers in Afghanistan — where she met her husband Drew and deepened her passion for ethical agriculture — to putting down roots in Ottawa and unexpectedly stepping into entrepreneurship. What began as an experiment making chocolate in their Almonte basement soon became a leap of faith and a full-time business.Our conversation explores the realities of scaling while staying true to values, the moments that made the success feel real, and the deeper “why” behind every bar. At its core, our episode is about building something meaningful — one bite at a time.In this episode, we dive into: 👇✨🍫 Learning the intricacies of making the perfect chocolate bar, well before YouTube and TikTok tutorials and their respective platforms existed🤯 Erica shares the thrilling adventure of wholesaling Hummingbird chocolate, expanding their team, achieving viral success on social media, and the importance of taste consistency⚠️ We openly discuss thedifferences between larger chocolate companies such as Hershey's , while diving into Hummingbird’s respective ideal customers🙌🏼 Erica explains how she and the team identifies which organizations and charities to support, while maintaining boundaries and limitations with the multiple requests they receive daily

December 18, 202533 min

Boss Babe Corner Ep. 125 - “No One Is Coming To Save You” with the Perth General Store

Meg Adams, one half of the powerhouse mother-daughter duo of the Perth General Store, is giving major hometown vibes with a side of girl-boss energy in our latest Boss Babe Corner series. This babe and her mom spent years in the tech world before deciding, “Yeah… we’re gonna chase the dream instead.” And chase it they DID.Handpicking every single product on the shelves with thought and care — we’re talking everything from skincare, to pickles, greeting cards, ice cream, sustainable kitchen goodies, weekly milk deliveries, ALL the cozy general-store vibes.And Meg’s store has already become a warm, welcoming little hub for Perth locals, and trust me, these babes are just getting started.In this episode, we dive into how this babe built this dream with her mom, how she’s redefining “everyday fine goods,” and why this business is so much more than a shop — it’s a legacy.

December 4, 202556 min

OVBB's Anniversary Special - Malcolm, Deavitt and Binhammer Funeral Home (Caitlin Cybulski)

Ottawa Valley Boss Babes’ 5th anniversary special 🎉 “Where Are They Now” continues with Funeral Director Caitlin Cybulski of Malcolm, Deavitt and Binhammer Funeral Home in Pembroke! Death and grief are often subjects of conversation people tend to shy away from, but this boss babe is determined to change that, as Caitlin Cybulski is on a mission to challenge the taboos around death and demystify an industry that was formerly male dominated. Caitlin is proud to be leading a diverse team of both men and women, sharing helpful resources on the socials, discussing the importance of planning ahead for the afterlife and suggests opening up the conversation about death with a bottle of wine.In this episode, we dive into: 👇✨🪦 Breaking funeral etiquette stigmas - from wearing the traditional black at funerals, what you should NOT say to someone grieving, and when it’s an appropriate time to share the news on the socials ⚰️ The often-overlooked topic of funeral costs and how to plan and prepare for a meaningful service without breaking the bank🗣️ Tackling the sensitive and difficult conversation about death - whether it be with our parents, our spouses and our children 👩🏻‍💼 How being a female funeral director has influenced Caitlin’s approach to the job and the relationships she and her team build with families

November 20, 202559 min

OVBB's 5 Year Anniversary Special - Edit by 18 Mill Street

Ottawa Valley Boss Babes' 5th anniversary special "Where Are They Now" begins with Kara Miles and Nicole Candace, the babes behind Edit by 18 Mill Street in downtown Carleton Place!EDIT by 18 Mill Street is a beauty collective all about connection, community vibes, and creative magic, tucked right in the heart of downtown Carleton Place. Founded by besties Kara and Nicole, EDIT mixes years of expertise with a shared passion for hyping up women and building something way bigger than just a beauty collective. Their journey as female entrepreneurs have been equal parts wholesome, chaotic, and super rewarding. They’ve leaned hard on their circles—family, friends, industry pals—and eventually, on each other. What started as two separate studios, The Lash Nook and The Brow Lounge, has now glowed-up into EDIT: a space where artists level up, clients feel truly seen, and the connections last way past the appointment. EDIT is also home to some seriously talented resident artists, including Refined Image Ottawa, a leading cosmetic clinic opening its second location inside the collective. Together, Kara and Nicole have built something they’re genuinely obsessed with—a place for beauty, yes, but also for belonging, growth, and good energy only.In this episode, we dive into:* How each of these babes' individual journeys and personal circumstances brought them together to create Edit and why merging their businesses together was a natural next step * Why it's important to set boundaries in their business, and how they are effectively learning to say no, step away from their phone, and prioritize self care * Why collaborating with estheticians, piercers, tattoo artists, and other service-based women to promote themselves and bring various services to Edit was a BOSS move* How their collective space is blowing up within their industry and beyond, as these babes are excited to be building their beauty empire

November 17, 202538 min

Boss Babe Corner Ep. 124 - Boss Up Your Books with Corvus Financial Consulting Inc.

This boss babe is the money-smart sidekick every entrepreneur wishes they had in their back pocket from day one. Jenn Daniels turned her big idea into a boutique cloud based financial consulting firm with Corvus Financial Consulting— and now she’s helping others take control of their finances and guide them into CEO-level confidence.From cash-flow clarity to financial coaching that doesn’t sound like a textbook, Jenn makes numbers make sense so entrepreneurs can build, scale, and actually sleep at night.Whether you’re just starting up or stretching into your next level of growth, this episode is a reminder to all entrepreneurs and business women that your finances should feel empowering — not intimidating.

October 26, 20251 hr 2 min

Episode #205 - From Burnt Down to Winning Against All Odds with Chateau Mille Fleurs

Chantal Roulston, a wedding and event specialist, and the boss babe biz owner of Chateau Mille Fleurs has always loved weddings and parties, initially entering the event industry 20 years ago. She first started off by helping others plan their events, from catering to planning to styling. Over time, Chantal's love for creating beautiful things extended into creating amazing cakes for my couples. Naturally, this love of all things wedding and party related led her to creating Merrickville's only tented wedding and events venue, featuring a secluded wooded sanctuary for intimate ceremonies with some boujee elements. But this babe's dream to opening her business didn't come without its own sets of challenges and personal obstacles, from being pregnant in her teens and a high school dropout to having a house fire where she lost everything. Buckle up for a story filled with grits and grind l — because this babe's journey proves that resilience, hustle, and heart can turn setbacks into a powerhouse success story!

October 11, 202540 min

Episode #204 - Courage, Confidence and Consistency with April Bean, GM, Bean Chevrolet

Bean Chevrolet is a family owned business, stemming from 3 generations of entrepreneurs, highly regarded in the community and known for exceptional customer service, great deals, and community generosity, not to mention that familiar radio jingle that I'm sure you recognize. Over the years, they've supported the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation, golf tournaments, sports teams, and charitable events, and even extended members of the family have donated land in Carp and Dunrobin, on which community churches were built. But what does it take to become the general manager of such a beloved dealership, especially with her father as the principal dealer? In our latest episode, April Bean, a young businesswoman shares how she rose through the ranks, fosters customer engagement, champions opportunities for women in automotive, and knows the importance of recognizing employees, especially in a demanding career that has long hours and high pressure sales targets.

September 27, 202553 min

Boss Babe Corner Ep. 123 - I Break Through Windows, Not Glass Ceilings with PrawPerPet Treats

PrawPer Pet Treats was founded by two best friends, Alex and Kayla, who share both a love for animals and a passion for wholesome, healthy living - and success that fuels their brand. What started as a simple idea quickly grew into a mission: to create pet treats that are as nutritious, natural, and love-filled as the ones they’d want for their own furry companions. And to build an empire in a way that no one else is doing. Together, Alex and Kayla have blended their friendship, creativity, and care into every recipe, creating a brand rooted in trust, quality, and a genuine commitment to pets’ wellbeing. Because to them, pets aren’t just animals—they’re family. These two don't let obstacles get in their way. Why break through the ceiling when you can just climb through the window.