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Episodes

10

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN-US

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Entrepreneurship empowers everyone

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October 8, 202653 min

Polar Bears and Back by Bedtime with Josh Gale

Josh Gale is the President of Gold Star Canadian Tours , an adventure company that allows you to see polar bears and be home by bedtime. This episode discusses tourism marketing, business growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

October 8, 20268 min

Why Sharing Stories Beats Giving Advice with Rob Fraser

Our Podcast Producer met with Rob Fraser in Victoria BC before he took the Startup Canada Tour stage for his keynote. Tune in for some rapid fire questions and pitching advice from Rob, Founder and CEO of Outway.

September 30, 20261 hr 1 min

Integrating Empathy into a High-Growth Model with Teressa Dinshaw

Teressa Dinshaw is the Co-Founder and CEO of Align Custom Fit. Teressa joins Mallory Rowan for a conversation about shifting into the role of CEO, raising the industry standard by operating in excellence and including love as a business value. This series is hosted by Mallory Rowan and powered by CIBC Business Banking. Learn more about CIBC’s Women Entrepreneurs Hub.

September 29, 202647 min

Never Back to Zero: Art, Aging and AI with Anthea Taljaard

Anthea Taljaard shares her journey from corporate management to folk art sculpture. We talk about how AI and digital assets are transforming her creative business and how she leverages her experience and technology to inspire and empower other experienced workers to generate income and find purpose in later life. This conversation briefly talks about trauma and violence at the 18:30 mark. This ends at the 19 minute mark. More from Anthea: https://www.saltspraydesign.ca/startup-canada

September 22, 202644 min

Why Lived Experience Creates Better Accessibility Solutions with Trish Kelly

In this episode, Trish Kelly, Managing Director of Untapped Accessibility , shares her journey into accessible leadership, the importance of inclusive practices, and how her social enterprise is transforming accessibility in organizations across Canada.

September 15, 20261 hr 4 min

Connecting Generations Through Kokom Scrunchies with Mya and Marcie Beaudry

Mya Beaudry is the Founder of Kokom Scrunchies. Mya shares her journey of expanding her business through innovative ideas like vending machines and partnerships with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and shares how her scrunchies honour the strong women in her life. Her story highlights the power of community support, creativity, and resilience in building a successful youth-led enterprise. Kokom Scrunchies Vending Machine

September 8, 202651 min

How Skipper Otto Turned Seafood Into a Community Model with Sonia Strobel

Sonia Strobel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skipper Otto. Sonia shares how she has transformed the seafood industry community-supported fisheries and sustainable business models.

September 1, 202647 min

How Persistence Built a Pet Business That Won’t Quit with Smriti Pratishruti

Smriti Pratishruti is the Owner and Founder of PawzNDogz . In this episode, Smriti focuses on the importance of persistence, innovation in pet enrichment.

August 25, 202640 min

Turning Seaweed into Carbon Storing Insulation with Amy Yang

Amy Yang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Seafoam Materials , innovative seaweed-based insulation that will change the construction industry.

August 11, 202651 min

One Product, Done Right: How Cedar Valley Grew with Surria Fadel

These pita chips started as a school project. Now, they are available in retailers across Canada. Surria Fadel is the Co-Founder and COO of Cedar Valley.

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