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Chatter that MattersArlene Dickinson - The One and OnlyWhat does it take to reinvent yourself—again and again—while remaining grounded in gratitude and generosity? In this inspiring episode recorded in front of a live audience, I sit down with the one and only Canadian icon and my dear friend, Arlene Dickinson, the beloved “matriarch of Dragon’s Den." We explore the extraordinary journey that shaped her into one of the country’s most respected business leaders and advocates. From overcoming tough odds—being a single mother of four with no post-secondary education—to earning her place in a male-dominated industry, Arlene’s honest reflections on imposter synd...2025-07-1031 min
The Success Through Community PodcastEpisode #403: All In by Arlene DickinsonIn this episode of we are talking “All In” by Arlene Dickinson. A book that surprisingly focuses on integrating work and life, not separating them to find work-life balance. It reminds us being a business owner is about showing up as you are, who you are. No more, no less. Listen as we share insights and reflections on how to be ‘all in’ without losing yourself.Read the Book:Buy the Book in the U.S.: https://amzn.to/4j3Wgte **Buy the Book in CA: **All In by Arlene Dickinson📖 The Page Turner...2025-04-0134 min
The Wealthy Barber Podcast#10 — Arlene Dickinson: Dragons’ Den, Her Early Career Struggles & The Current Economic ClimateOur guest this episode is none other than Arlene Dickinson—famed businesswoman, investor, author and the longest-serving Dragon on CBC’s "Dragons’ Den."
In this episode, Dave and Arlene reminisce about their time on "Dragons’ Den" together and chat about everything from Arlene’s early career struggles to the potential US tariffs to the current economic climate for Canadian entrepreneurs and much, much more.
Don’t miss this fantastic episode!
Show Notes
(00:00) Intro & Disclaimer
(00:55) Intro to Arlene Dickenson
(02:46) Dragons’ Den
(04:26) Handling Online Criticism
(08:21) Arlene’s Early Car...2025-02-2549 min
The Ben Mulroney ShowBest of the Week Part 1 - Tony Chapman, Gordon Giffin, Arlene DickinsonBest of the Week Part 1 - Tony Chapman, Gordon Giffin, Arlene DickinsonGuests: Tony Chapman, Gordon Giffin, Warren Kinsella, Anthony Koch, Arlene Dickinson, Robyn Urback, Adam ZivoIf you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Ben Mulroney Show, subscribe to the podcast!https://globalnews.ca/national/program/the-ben-mulroney-showFollow Ben on Twitter/X at https://x.com/BenMulroneyEnjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-081h 01The Ben Mulroney ShowBen talks to Arlene Dickinson on how to negotiate with a hostile counterpartGuests and Topics:Guest: Arlene Dickinson, Member of the Council on Canada-US Relations, Entrepreneur and venture capitalist, author and Dragon on Dragon’s DenIf you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Ben Mulroney Show, subscribe to the podcast!https://globalnews.ca/national/program/the-ben-mulroney-showFollow Ben on Twitter/X at https://x.com/BenMulroneyEnjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-0420 min
Weekends with Ben O’Hara-ByrneArlene Dickinson says it’s time for Canada to be strongGuest: Arlene Dickinson, entrepreneur and venture capitalist, author and Dragon’s Den dragon, member of the Council on Canada-US Relations2025-01-2919 min
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzDragons' Den's Arlene Dickinson gives her plan for the Canada-U.S. CouncilArlene Dickinson, Canadian investor, entrepreneur and venture capitalist who appears on the popular reality TV show 'Dragons' Den'2025-01-2408 min
Without Losing Your Cool with Shantelle Bisson055. Entrepreneurship, Embracing Challenges, and the Art of Creating Meaningful Impact with Arlene DickinsonThis week on Without Losing Your Cool, we have THE Arlene Dickinson. From breaking barriers as the sole woman CEO on Dragons Den to navigating parenthood while pursuing her dreams, Arlene's story is a testament to resilience and growth. Arlene is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space. She is a three-time best-selling author and accomplished public speaker. Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over 19 seasons on the multi-award-winning television series...2023-08-171h 00
On The Edge With Rob DriscollArlene DickinsonThis Dragon may not breathe fire, but it’s still easy to warm up her.Arlene Dickinson, long-time investor and entrepreneur from TV’s Dragons’ Den, sits down with podcasthosts Rob Driscoll and Kelly Ryan to discuss her biggest venture yet.Arlene also talks about the risks facing mainstream media, impacts of the pandemic, and why “menneed to get over themselves.”That’s all in this episode of On the Edge with Rob and Kelly.So sit back and have a listen. You can also read the ful...2023-06-2933 minOn The Edge With Rob DriscollArlene DickinsonThis Dragon may not breathe fire, but it’s still easy to warm up her.Arlene Dickinson, long-time investor and entrepreneur from TV’s Dragons’ Den, sits down with podcasthosts Rob Driscoll and Kelly Ryan to discuss her biggest venture yet.Arlene also talks about the risks facing mainstream media, impacts of the pandemic, and why “menneed to get over themselves.”That’s all in this episode of On the Edge with Rob and Kelly.So sit back and have a listen. You can also read the ful...2023-06-2933 min
TheFutureEconomy.ca PodcastLessons in Entrepreneurship with Arlene Dickinson from Dragons’ DenIn this interview with Arlene Dickinson, one of Canada's most successful entrepreneurs and a beloved judge on the hit TV show Dragons' Den, she shares her top tips for entrepreneurs on how to succeed in Canada. Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to thrive in the Canadian business landscape. So sit back, relax, and learn from the best as Arlene Dickinson shares her expert advice on how to succeed as an entrepreneur in Canada.Subscribe for exclusive content: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu
2023-05-0420 min
Prime TalksEp. 24 Arlene Dickinson | Marketing, CPG & Canadian Venture CapitalArlene Dickinson is the General and Managing Partner of District Ventures Capital, but is most commonly known for her role on the television show, Dragon’s Den. In this episode, Arlene shares her thoughts on Canadian venture capital, women in leadership and the future of consumer goods. Recorded on December 15, 2021.This episode is from our Lunches with Legends™ virtual investor series. To view our upcoming event schedule, visit www.primequadrant.com/eventsBe the first to find out about our latest events by following us on LinkedIn or subscribing to our mailing list.All...2022-03-2958 min
Founder to MentorArlene Dickinson: Building Venture Communications & Helping Canadian Founders SucceedIn this episode, Mike is joined by the legendary Canadian businesswoman, Arlene Dickinson. Arlene talks about her mission and vision behind her marketing firm, Venture Communications, how she balances her time, lessons from raising funds, what she looks for in Canadian entrepreneurs as an investing Dragon on CBC’s show, Dragons’ Den, and more!
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Behind the Brand®Arlene Dickinson | CEO, Venturepark | Finding your purpose, investing in yourself, and striving for balance in the evolving landscape of Canadian entrepreneurshipLooking for more?Discover more about Venturepark's business growth ecosystem here.Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Also make sure to check out Venture Play, Venturepark Labs, Venturepark Voice, District Ventures Plus, and District Ventures Capital.You can learn more about Neo Financial here.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Interested in joining Neo? Unlock a special offer for podcast listeners here: join.neo.cc/podcast50 2021-12-1435 min
At Home with Linda & Drew ScottTransformation and Reinvention with Arlene DickinsonWe’ve been fans of today’s guest for a long, long time! Arlene Dickinson is a fellow Canadian, philanthropist, entrepreneur, mom, best-selling author and widely known for her role as a Dragon (yes, a dragon!) on the award-winning television series Dragons’ Den. Arlene joins us to chat about her transformation story - what led her to reinvent herself. She shares her own experience with anxiety, how her perception of it shifted and how her children helped her through it. She talks about her passion in supporting communities especially in the areas of food acce...2021-11-3049 min
ReinventionEpisode 35: Rick Mercer | AuthorIn episode 35, Arlene chats with Canadian TV Personality and Author, Rick Mercer. While it is often believed that preparation is key, Rick shows us that sometimes the less you know, the better the outcome. It was after Rick went blindly into some of the most influential gigs of his life, that he found himself co-creating one of the most influential television shows to ever air on Canadian television.2021-11-181h 03
IN CONVERSATION with Ann RohmerArlene DickinsonThis week's guest is the star from Dragons' Den, Arlene Dickinson.2021-11-1324 min
Giant Thinkers PodcastArlene Dickinson, Dragons‘ Den Investor and CEO of Venturepark on reaching hard and highWelcome to episode #87 – today’s guest is is widely recognised for her role as a Dragon and Venture Capitalist for 13 seasons on the multi-award-winning TV series, Dragons' Den. She is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a $100M venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space. She’s launched, operated and managed businesses for 35 years. Her strategies and business savviness are highly sought after, and she has helped businesses succeed from early stage startups, to multi billion corporations. She’s also a three-time best-selling author and accompli...2021-10-2959 min
Recruitment & Careers ClubThe One & Only Arlene Dickinson (Dragons Den TV Star) & Leading EntrepreneurThe One & Only Interview with Arlene Dickinson. Dragons Den TV Star, award winning Canadian Business Woman, Author, Investor, successful entrepreneur and mother, who never, ever quits! 2021-10-1839 min
Chatter that MattersVENTURES MATTER to Arlene DickinsonWe all know Arlene Dickinson as the Matriarch of the Dragon's Den, a best-selling author, and an acclaimed entrepreneur and investor in Canada's new economy. But did you know at 31, Arlene was a single Mom, with only a high school education and no means of how to feed her family? Did you know that she was an immigrant, an introvert and that she grew up in a dysfunctional home and in her teens, Arlene escaped to books as she felt she never fit in? In this episode, Arlene openly shares her story of overcoming her circumstances, including m...2021-10-0640 minReinventionEpisode 34: Joanne Molinaro | Author: The Korean VeganIn episode 34, Arlene chats with author, Joanne Molinaro - popularly known on social media as The Korean Vegan. Starting her successful career as a partner at a top law firm, Joanne's reinvention began when she decided to go vegan and could find no recipes that adhered to her Korean background. Her ability to be vulnerable, paired with her incredible insight, are part of what makes her story so inspirational. 2021-09-3051 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeReinvention With The Remarkable Arlene DickinsonThis week’s episode features a remarkable solo and cast member of Dragons’ Den, the Canadian version of Shark Tank. Arlene Dickinson joins Peter McGraw and Darlene Savoy to talk about reinvention and single living. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2021-09-2354 min
Ad Chats with Frank Palmer. Presented by LifeWorksAD CHATS: Frank Palmer & Arlene DickinsonEp. 2: Arlene Dickinson. So how do foam teeth and a business pitch connect Arlene Dickinson to Frank Palmer? And why does Arlene believe passion, resiliency and empathy in marketing are key factors for business growth? Will marketing agencies of the future move away from a vendor-Client relationship and form true business partnerships with their Clients? Or will there be another operating model entirely? Explore that and more with one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Arlene Dickinson, as she joins us in an Ad Chats with Frank Palmer.
Owner and CEO of one of Canada’s larg...2021-09-1546 minReinventionEpisode 33: Ram Castillo | Design Director, Advisor & InvestorIn episode 33, Arlene chats with Design Director & Investor, Ram Castillo. Their conversation speaks about humble beginnings, daring to dream through life’s challenges, and pursuing your goals even when you aren’t exactly where you want to be. Ram is a breath of fresh air and his life story will leave you feeling like you can achieve anything.2021-08-0941 min
The Interview Dudes Podcast!S10E7 Arlene Dickinson FINALS10E7 interview with CBC Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson.2021-07-0322 min
The Business of RetailScaling Innovative Food Brands (w/ Arlene Dickinson)In Episode 22 we are joined by Arlene Dickinson - Canadian business leader, investor, author and television personality. General partner of District Ventures Capital and CEO of Venture Communications, she recently launched the Venturepark ecosystem of supports to assist Canadian #food and #wellness #cpg brands.This one will be of broad business interest. Arlene’s holistic and long-run view to creating a richer, more resilient local food supply driven by value-add in the last mile of delivery was on clear display during the discussion. We covered a range of topics critical to the successful scaling of innovative food br...2021-06-2954 minReinventionEpisode 32: Bif Naked | Platinum Recording Artist & Singer-SongwriterIn episode 32, Arlene chats with platinum recording artist and punk rock legend, Bif Naked. Born in secret to two teenagers studying in India, and adopted by two American missionaries, Bif is no stranger to adapting to your circumstances. Struggling with drug abuse early in her life, followed by surviving breast cancer, she is the reminder we all need to be positive throughout, and after, the darkness.2021-05-141h 01ReinventionEpisode 31: Suzan Galluzzo | Transformation ExpertIn episode 31, Arlene chats with Suzan Galluzzo, a transformation expert that helps hundreds of women and men achieve their health and wellness goals through fitness. Suzan believes that the key to discovering your strength, is to be brave enough to test your limits and to go even further. 2021-04-3047 minReinventionEpisode 30: Ryan Holmes | Chairman & Co-Founder at HootsuiteFrom washing windows when he was a kid, to founding Hootsuite - one of the world’s most widely used social media management tools - Ryan Holmes is no stranger to rolling up his entrepreneurial sleeves. In episode 30, Ryan and Arlene discuss “the next big thing” and realize that learning a new skill, even at a young age, shows us our innate ability to never give up. 2021-04-2249 minReinventionEpisode 29: Jillian Harris | Founder & Creative Director of Jillian Harris DesignFrom waiting tables to starring in The Bachelor and The Bachelorette , Jillian Harris knows a thing or two about reinvention. She chats with Arlene on Episode 29 about how the confidence you place in yourself can propel your life.2021-04-1650 minReinventionEpisode 28: Ensign Broderick | ArtistFrom record store to rockstar, Jason Sniderman - aka Ensign Broderick - has truly lived a life immersed in music. He joins Arlene on this week’s episode to discuss how the chance to fulfill your purpose should never be bound be age.2021-03-3153 minReinventionEpisode 27: Danae Mercer | Journalist & Self-Love AdvocateOn social media, things aren’t always what they seem, and no one knows this better than Journalist and Self-Love Advocate, Danae Mercer. This week, she chats with Arlene about why she began sharing the many different ways influencers contort their bodies and edit images for Instagram. A process which has helped her, and countless others, reinvent their lives.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Danae Mercer on Instagram.2021-03-2451 minReinventionEpisode 26: Serena Ryder | Musician & Mental Health AdvocatePlatinum-selling singer-songwriter, Serena Ryder, joins Arlene on Episode 26 to discuss the overwhelming pressure that came with her rise to international stardom. From the highs of releasing chart-topping music to the lows of being admitted to a psychiatric ward, Serena opens up on her battles with mental health and how she overcame.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Serena Ryder on Twitter.2021-03-1751 minReinventionEpisode 25: Tamara Levitt | Author & Head Of Mindfulness At CalmNeed to reduce stress and anxiety in your life? This week’s guest can help you with that. Tamara Levitt is the Head of Mindfulness at Calm - an app for meditation and better sleep. Known for her tranquil voice that relaxes millions of people every day, Tamara’s journey to success was quite the opposite.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Tamara Levitt on Twitter. 2021-02-2553 minReinventionEpisode 24: Daniel Mazzone | Visual ArtistPreviously homeless, Daniel Mazzone is one of Canada’s most talented visual artists. Known for his easily recognizable pop-art style, Daniel’s journey hasn’t always been picture perfect. On Episode 24, Daniel shares with Arlene how the lowest parts of his life helped him find the clarity to push himself to one he was proud of. And when a stranger randomly purchased his art for $15k, he then found the confidence to pursue a career he once thought was impossible.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Daniel Mazzone on Twitter.2021-01-2945 min
DMZ Movers & Shakers2: Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital, on Succeeding Against the Odds“I do not believe in moments in time stopping us, because when we let a moment in time stop us we actually limit ourselves from the opportunity.” We chatted with Arlene back when the pandemic first started in July 2020. In this episode, Arlene underpins the importance of recognizing opportunity despite uncertainty and doubt. Arlene outlines critical steps to capitalizing on the gift of time the COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth and how current and aspiring entrepreneurs can leverage this time to build scalable businesses.2021-01-2422 min
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeArlene Dickinson: Reinventing YourselfArlene Dickinson, self-made millionaire and star of the Dragon's Den, opens up about her turning point at the Calgary flood, in which she had to reinvent her business, and herself; why her parents sold her mother's ring to buy an automobile; how she began her unlikely career in business; the definition of a "safe entrepreneur;" the lessons she's learned that lead her to declare: "We are going to have a matriarchal society" and "I want to build a billion-dollar platform." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...2020-12-151h 03ReinventionEpisode 23: Merkules | RapperRising rap star Merkules sits down with Arlene on Episode 23. The talented lyricist opens up on how a violent attack in 2008 was the catalyst for his reinvention and how when you find your core purpose in life you need bet on yourself to achieve it.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Merkules on Twitter.2020-12-1056 minReinventionEpisode 22: Linwood Barclay | International Bestselling AuthorLife has twists and turns similar to that of a thriller – and no one knows thrillers as good as Linwood Barclay does. On Episode 22, Linwood reveals to Arlene how even though he was one of those lucky people who knew what he wanted to do from a young age, life threw obstacles at him that he had to overcome before being able to follow his passion.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Linwood Barclay on Twitter. 2020-11-2748 minReinventionEpisode 21: Matthew Santoro | Digital CreatorDigital Creator Matthew Santoro chats all things social with Arlene on Episode 21. Having reinvented himself from an accountant to a YouTube sensation, Matthew is no stranger to the process and shares the reinvention he is in the middle of right now.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Matthew Santoro on Twitter. 2020-11-2057 min
The BCBusiness PodcastArlene Dickinson: How Entrepreneurs Can Survive COVID-19Arlene Dickinson, founder and general partner of District Ventures Capital, talks to Nick Rockel, editor-in-chief of BCBusiness magazine, about how the pandemic has changed business, leadership and the talent marketplace. A longtime Dragons' Den panellist, Dickinson is also president and CEO of Venture Communications, an integrated marketing firm.2020-11-1309 minReinventionEpisode 20: Harley Finkelstein | Entrepreneur & PhilanthropistPresident of Shopify, Harley Finkelstein, joins Arlene on this week’s episode to discuss how being turned down a DJ job at the age of 13 sparked his journey as an entrepreneur and brought him to his current state.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Harley Finkelstein on Twitter.2020-11-1348 min
Mission Critical with Lance ChungArlene Dickinson (CEO, District Ventures): How Can We Reinvent Ourselves?How important is optimism in a time where everything seems to be in a general state of chaos? One could argue that entrepreneurs are inherently optimistic given the nature of the business, what with the number of hurdles, uphill battles, and rate of failure that entrepreneurs often experience. District Ventures CEO and Dragons' Den investor Arlene Dickinson understands this well. In today's episode, Lance and Arlene chat about reinvention, mental health, and the importance of optimism.Apply to the Veuve Clicquot BOLD Women Awards: https://bit.ly/3mP1mwp...2020-11-0537 minReinventionEpisode 19: Cameron Bailey | Artistic Director & Co-Head of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)Arlene chats with Artistic Director & Co-Head of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Cameron Bailey, on this week's episode of Reinvention. As head of one of the world's largest film festivals, Cameron shares what he and his team had to do to keep programming alive during the pandemic along with how reinvention is needed to ensure the film industry survives.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Cameron Bailey on Twitter.2020-11-0542 minReinventionEpisode 18: Drew Scott | TV Personality and Host of the podcast, At Home With Linda and Drew Scott | Property BrothersOne of TV’s most familiar faces and 1/2 of the Property Brothers, Drew Scott, joins Arlene on this week’s episode of Reinvention. Always eager to follow his dreams in becoming an actor, Drew discusses juggling multiple jobs at a time and never giving into the negative pressure that comes from friends – which ultimately helped him reach that goal.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Drew Scott on Twitter.2020-10-2851 minReinventionEpisode 17: Paul Langlois | Musician & Songwriter | The Tragically HipOn this week’s episode, Arlene speaks with Paul Langlois from The Tragically Hip ahead of the third anniversary of Gord Downie’s death. Speaking on the impact of Gord’s passing and what’s next, Paul leaves those looking to reinvent with wise words: look for it, wait for it and work for it.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Paul Langlois on Twitter.2020-10-2252 minReinventionEpisode 16: Kardinal Offishall | Rapper, Producer & Record ExecutiveThe OG of Canadian rap and hip-hop, Kardinal Offishall, joins Arlene to talk about his rise to fame in a country which had no history in the genre, providing insight on how you need to pave the way when there isn’t a path forward. The two also discuss what societal reinvention is needed to ensure racial injustice becomes a thing of the past.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Kardinal Offishall on Twitter.2020-10-1450 minReinventionEpisode 15: Tareq Hadhad | CEO & Founder of Peace by ChocolateTareq Hadhad joins Arlene on this week’s episode to share his journey from war-torn Syria to Nova Scotia, where he and his family started Peace by Chocolate – a chocolate company which directs proceeds to peace-building projects around the world.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Peace By Chocolate on Twitter.2020-10-071h 00ReinventionEpisode 14: Jully Black | Singer-Songwriter, Producer & ActressCanada’s Queen of R&B, Jully Black, chats with Arlene on this week’s episode of Reinvention. She speaks to how a positive mindset leads to favourable results and shares terrific gems of advice her mom left with her.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Jully Black on Twitter.2020-09-1747 min
Unreserved Wine TalkWine and Principled Persuasion with Dragon’s Den Arlene DickinsonWhat would it look like for you to pitch a winery on Dragon's Den versus The Big Decision? What are the creative similarities between writing a book and making a wine? What's the difference between being financially versus creatively invested in a company? What are the three pillars of principled persuasion in business and life? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Arlene Dickinson, one of Canada’s top entrepreneurs who has had phenomenal success in many fields, from television to books and consultancy to consumer products. Highlights H...2020-09-1631 minReinventionEpisode 13: Randy Bachman | Musician & Songwriter (Part 2)On this week’s episode of Reinvention, we bring you part two of Arlene’s conversation with rock legend Randy Bachman. Randy shows us that with immense highs comes equally immense lows. After living like a rock star for years, he found himself depressed, divorced, broke and even contemplating suicide. He didn’t accept what many would deem their fate, though, and reinvented himself.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Randy Bachman on Twitter.2020-09-0930 minReinventionEpisode 12: Randy Bachman | Musician & Songwriter (Part 1)Rock legend Randy Bachman catches up with Arlene on Episode 12 to discuss his meteoric rise to fame – which started at the very young age of three, upon discovering his core purpose in music. From being embarrassed of not knowing how to read music notes, to going on to sell more records in 1969-1970 than the entire Canadian music industry combined, Randy is an open book who shares valuable tips for those looking to reinvent.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Randy Bachman on Twitter.2020-09-0444 minReinventionEpisode 11: Tieghan Gerard | Food Blogger & Cookbook Author, Half Baked HarvestWhat started as a way to help her dad cook for her family of nine has turned into a wildly popular blog and cookbook series. Tieghan Gerard joins Arlene on Episode 11 to share how she began Half Baked Harvest, whether formal education is needed when changing careers and the need to put aside worries and fears.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Tieghan Gerard with Half Baked Harvest on Twitter.2020-08-2650 minReinventionEpisode 10: Arlene DickinsonYou can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. On this episode of Reinvention, Arlene gives her perspective on the pandemic and how it should be used as an opportunity for the world to reinvent itself.Follow Arlene on Twitter.2020-08-2119 min
Books Made Me Do ItPersuasion (Arlene Dickinson) with Coach, Author & International Speaker Samantha KrisWelcome to the Books Made Me Do It podcast! 🎉“Before you can persuade anyone else, you have to persuade yourself. And oddly enough, the hardest person to sell on the idea of your potential is almost always yourself.” - PersuasionIn this episode of the Books Made Me Do It podcast, Catherine sits down with Samantha Kris, an international success coach, best-selling author and award-winning speaker. Samantha chose to discuss the book "Persuasion: A New Approach to Changing Minds" written by Arlene Dickinson, one of Canada’s most sought-after female businesswomen and co-star of the CBC hit D...2020-08-121h 01ReinventionEpisode 9: Colin Mochrie | Comedian, Actor & WriterProviding levity and temporary escape when needed, laughter truly is the best medicine. Comedy legend Colin Mochrie joins Arlene on Episode 9 to talk about how he abandoned his desire to become a marine biologist to unexpectedly enter the comedy industry after one experience.Follow Arlene on Twitter.Follow Colin on Twitter.2020-08-1247 minReinventionEpisode 8: Elisha Cuthbert | Actress & ModelConstantly reinventing themselves to play various roles, actors are no strangers to the process of reinvention. Elisha Cuthbert reconnects with Arlene on this week’s episode to discuss how she stays grounded with values and family.Follow Arlene on Twitter.Follow Elisha on Twitter.2020-08-051h 02ReinventionEpisode 7: Steve Jenkins | Realtor & Adopted Father, Esther The Wonder PigA realtor who is married to a magician adopt what they believe is a teacup pig only to find out she will grow to 700 lbs. What sounds like a movie happens to be reality for today’s guest on Reinvention, Steve Jenkins. He chats with Arlene on the life changes he and life partner Derek have gone through over the past decade with their internationally loved pig, Esther. Follow Arlene on Twitter.Follow Esther The Wonder Pig on Twitter.2020-07-3044 minReinventionEpisode 6: Mark McEwan | Celebrity Chef & CEO, The McEwan GroupCelebrity chef Mark McEwan talks reinvention with Arlene on Episode 6. While he owns and operates a group of restaurants and grocery stores now, Mark discusses opening his first restaurant during a recession in 1990 and how he had to sell his fiancé’s ring to get financing. Follow Arlene on Twitter.Follow Mark McEwan on Twitter. 2020-07-2248 minReinventionEpisode 5: Sabastian Diamond | Founding Member, FaZe ClanArlene sits down with Sabastian Diamond, founding member of esports giant FaZe Clan. Sabastian outlines how he and his team channeled their passion for gaming into what is now one of the world’s largest professional esports organizations. He and Arlene also discuss valuable lessons for becoming the best at your craft, whether it’s entrepreneurship or gaming.Follow Arlene on Twitter.Follow Sabastian Diamond on Twitter.2020-07-1556 minReinventionEpisode 4: Hayley Wickenheiser | Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Director of Player Development, Toronto Maple LeafsArlene is joined by the world’s greatest female hockey player, Hayley Wickenheiser, on this week’s episode. From sports to philanthropy, to motherhood, to medical school, Hayley defines reinvention.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ArleneDickinson).Follow Hayley Wickenheiser on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wick_22). 2020-07-0844 minReinventionEpisode 3: k.d. lang | Grammy & Juno Award-Winning Singer-SongwriterGrammy and Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter k.d. lang joins Arlene this week to discuss her journey from growing up in a small town in Alberta to sharing the stage with the likes of Paul McCartney and Tony Bennett. Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ArleneDickinson).Follow k.d. lang on Twitter (https://twitter.com/kdlang). 2020-07-0150 minReinventionEpisode 2: Tessa Virtue | Olympic and World Ice Dance ChampionJoin Arlene and Tessa Virtue as they talk about the importance of falling, failing, and learning more about yourself. And listen as Tessa, Olympic and World Ice Dance Champion, shares how she is looking to reinvent herself after a career in skating spanning 22 years.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Tessa Virtue on Twitter.2020-06-2445 min
House of CrouseIan Williams + Sir Ben Kingsley + Arlene DickinsonThis week on the Richard Crouse Show Podcast: Ian Williams is the author of Personals, Not Anyone's Anything, You Know Who You Are, and a finalist for the ReLit Prize for poetry. He was named one of ten Canadian writers to watch by CBC. His latest book is a novel called “Reproduction,” a love story about the way families are formed. That novel, which explores unconventional connections and brilliantly redefines family made him the second writer with Trinidadian roots to win the coveted Giller Prize, the biggest prize in Canadian Literature.
Then, Sir Ben Kingsley stops by. He burst onto scre...2020-06-2237 min
The Richard Crouse Show PodcastIan Williams + Sir Ben Kingsley + Arlene DickinsonThis week on the Richard Crouse Show Podcast: Ian Williams is the author of Personals, Not Anyone's Anything, You Know Who You Are, and a finalist for the ReLit Prize for poetry. He was named one of ten Canadian writers to watch by CBC. His latest book is a novel called “Reproduction,” a love story about the way families are formed. That novel, which explores unconventional connections and brilliantly redefines family made him the second writer with Trinidadian roots to win the coveted Giller Prize, the biggest prize in Canadian Literature. Then, Sir Ben Kingsley stops by. He b...2020-06-2237 minReinventionEpisode 1: Rex Huppke | Columnist with The Chicago TribuneIn this episode of Reinvention, Arlene sits down with Rex Huppke, a chemical engineer turned columnist with the Chicago Tribune. The two discuss the importance of embracing the process of reinvention and why it’s important to never settle.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Rex Huppke on Twitter.2020-06-1750 minReinventionReinvention PREVIEWLife is unpredictable and requires constant adaptation. No one knows this more than Dragons’ Den star, investor, and author Arlene Dickinson. Having lived through major business disruptions throughout her career, and reinvented both her business and herself, Arlene shares advice and tips from her journey. Join her weekly as she speaks with leaders from a variety of industries to discuss the ways they’ve reinvented themselves and what they’ve learned through the process.2020-06-1302 min
House of CrouseBernie Taupin, Gigi Gorgeous, Arlene Dickinson + Rick StevesThis week on the Richard Crouse Show: Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s songwriting partner of fifty years. YouTube sensation Gigi Gorgeous. The social media star opens up about being true to yourself. Arlene Dickinson, Canadian businesswoman, investor, television personality and author of “Reinvention: Changing Your Life, Your Career, Your Future.” Then travel guru Rick Steves opens up about his love for travelling and how he hopes to inspire others, then from first trips, to memorable experiences.2020-01-1841 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BReinventing Your Life with Arlene DickinsonIn celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, we talk to Heather Walker, CEO of Yowza! Animation, who is the only female CEO of an animation studio in North America. Plus, Amber gives us a rundown of Dreamforce, Salesforce's main conference that literally takes over a city. Also, we are joined by Arlene Dickinson who shares insight on how to restart your life and her newest book, Reinvention: Changing Your Life, Your Career, Your Future. In Socially Speaking, we discuss UBER and question their reasoning behind allowing drivers and passengers record audio of the trip.2019-11-2650 min
The Voice of RetailWe're in the grocery aisle with Arlene Dickinson and Jana Sobey in the District Venture Kitchens, Professor Sylvain Charlebois, Lika Niasse of African Soul Food and RCC's Jason McLinton talks food regulationWelcome to the Voice of Retail for the week of November 11, 2019 I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.In this weeks action packed episode the focus is on grocery section - from putting your money where your mouth is in terms of funding and supporting innovative, to standing up a specialty grocery store, to understanding the big picture trends and the ways and means of food regulation in our Nation’s capital.First of all recoded live at the launch of District Vent...2019-11-1553 min
The Small Business Edge Podcast with Brian MoranWant Lasting Change? Reinvent Yourself with Arlene DickinsonArlene Dickinson is a Venture Capitalist who invests in food, beverage, and consumer good companies hoping to make the world a healthier place to live. Arlene and Brian talk about “Reinvention,” Arlene’s latest book which focuses on how to change your life, career, and future. It’s never too late to reinvent yourself!2019-11-0600 min
The Business of LifeMental Health MattersJann and Arlene discuss the prevalence of mental health issues and their own experiences with anxiety & depression2019-08-0340 minThe Business of LifeAuthors & AstronautsJann & Arlene catch up on each other’s upcoming projects, discuss their favourite books & ponder the wonders of space.2019-07-2742 minThe Business of LifeDating DilemmasThis week Jann & Arlene discuss a celebrity dating app, casual sex and aging bodies. 2019-07-2040 minThe Business of LifeDon’t Read the CommentsJann & Arlene discuss how to handle negative reviews & uncomfortable interviews2019-07-1340 minThe Business of LifeWhat a Time to be a VegetarianJann and Arlene discuss how there are more options today than ever to being a vegetarian and make healthy eating choices. As well, Arlene apparently has thing for farmers and Jann closes out the show talking about losing a beloved pet2019-07-0641 minThe Business of LifeNude Photos & Vacation FomoThis week Jann talks to Arlene from the Danube river! They discuss work-life balance and nude photo scandals.2019-06-2941 minThe Business of LifeWhen Clothing Sizes Attack!Jann & Arlene share their fashion frustrations, discuss entrepreneurs in Canada and Arlene shares a personal story of resilience 2019-06-2241 minThe Voice of RetailFeature Interviews with Arlene Dickinson, CEO of District Ventures Capital on taking innovative new products to retail, and Michele Sexsmith, SVP of Environics Analytics and helping CMOs understand the full power of digital & the marketing mixWelcome to the Voice of Retail for the week of June 18th, 2019 I’m your host Michael LeBlanc and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.
In this episode an exclusive interview with Arlene Dickinson, legendary entrepreneur, founding Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, veteran investor and CEO of District Ventures Capital ( https://www.districtventurescapital.com/) based in Calgary. After working together several years during my days at The Shopping Channel, Arlene and I catch up and chat about her latest series of investments at District Ventures focussing on start-ups in the...2019-06-2153 minThe Business of LifeThe Necessity of ApologyJann and Arlene discuss the importance of reconciliation2019-06-1541 minThe Business of LifeSpending HabitsJann & Arlene reveal which one of them regrets paying $1800 for a bottle of wine and discuss spending on things vs. experiences.2019-06-0841 minThe Business of LifeAdvice to our younger selvesThis week Jann and Arlene share the advice they would give to their younger selves, and to other young people looking for guidance.2019-06-0141 minThe Business of LifeChampioning OthersJann & Arlene discuss the importance of spending time with people who lift you up & how technology has impacted personal relationships.2019-05-2542 minThe Business of LifeEmpathy & CommunityThis week Jann & Arlene share their perspective & experiences with the power of cheering others on, living your truth and showing empathy. 2019-05-1841 minThe Business of LifeDinner & DatesThis week Jann & Arlene discuss bringing your own dinner to a wedding & the difficulty of asking someone out on a date. 2019-05-1137 minThe Business of LifeGrief & KindnessThis week Jann & Arlene discuss the grieving process, the power of kindness & reveal what they wanted to be when they grew up. 2019-05-0440 minThe Business of LifeTaking care of ourselves & othersThis week Arlene & Jann discuss the moral obligation of society to care for its citizens (and also the importance of caring for your beard) 2019-04-2739 minThe Business of LifeDrinking & CheatingJann & Arlene discuss synthetic alcohol, intermittent fasting & debate the concept of emotional infidelity. 2019-04-1341 minThe Business of LifeSurviving Valentines DayOn this week’s episode Jann & Arlene talk about being single on Valentines Day, defining personal success and Arlene’s questionable matchmaking skills.2019-02-1641 min
The Business of LifeEpisode 21Jann & Arlene have “The Talk” On this week’s show Jann& Arlene talk about sex. Sex education, sexual identity and the importance of being able to discuss it all openly and honestly.2019-02-0238 min
The Business of LifeEpisode 15“If you strip all the people away in your life, if you strip away every outside influence in your life, you are left with you and your body.” – Arlene Dickinson. This week on the show Arlene & Jann talk about the number one thing on their Christmas lists: self-care (oh and freedom from holiday relationship expectations too!)2018-12-2241 min
The Business of LifeEpisode 14“You want everybody to be happy and it’s almost impossible to make everybody happy” – Arlene Dickinson. With December 25th less than two weeks away, Jann & Arlene discuss holiday traditions and the pressure to have the perfect Christmas.2018-12-1541 min
The Business of LifeEpisode 8“On social media everybody says the right things but very few people are doing the right things” – Arlene Dickinson On this week’s episode Arlene is joined by special guest co-host Chantal Kreviazuk. They discuss their unique connection, doing good & calling out evil.2018-11-0342 min