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The Common ShareEconomic Development and Co-ops in Île-à-la-CrosseIn this episode, our Director of Indigenous Relations, Trista Pewapisconias, and I spoke with Tyler Morin, CEO of Sakitawak Development Corporation and the Île-à-la-Crosse Fish Company. Tyler was born and raised in Île-à-la-Crosse, he earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Saskatchewan and worked as a business development specialist with the Clarence Campeau Development Fund before returning home. In this great conversation, Tyler talks about his work in economic development in his community, and the role the co-op model has played in its success. 2024-05-3116 min
Make It Your BusinessCelebrating 25 Years of Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Ep.10)We are celebrating 25 years of empowering and inspiring Métis entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan at the Clarence Campeau Development Fund.
To help commemorate this achievement, we have our CEO, Pam Larson, as a guest on the podcast speaking to us about the milestones achieved and the exciting new partnerships to come.
In this episode, Victoria Gagné and Pam Larson will cover many of the major accomplishments of CCDF since 1997. Pam discusses how her career path converged into becoming the CEO at CCDF, the new key partnerships CCDF has established, the significant support Metis people have received ov...2023-01-1832 minMake It Your BusinessBreaking Financial Barriers for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs with Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun (Ep. 9)Today we introduce you to two entrepreneurs, Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun, who developed a financial literacy platform to address the unique needs of women entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Victoria Gagné is joined by the co-founders of The Finance Cafe, Shauna and Shannon. They discuss the barriers that women face with both financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Shauna and Shannon also share their history with money and how it led to the formation of The Finance Cafe.
Shauna and Shannon discuss:
How The Finance Cafe is helping women-led businesses develop their money mindset
Th...2022-11-1642 minMake It Your BusinessHow to Buy and Sell a Business with Rebeca Johnstone (Ep. 8)When people think of starting an entrepreneurship journey, they either think of starting a business, purchasing a business or expanding a business.
In this week’s episode, Victoria Gagné is talking to Métis entrepreneur Rebeca Johnstone. Rebeca saw an opportunity to purchase a Budget Blinds business that wasn’t originally for sale. Over the past eight years, she’s successfully grown her business, expanding into new territories. And coming full circle, she sold her business even though it wasn’t originally for sale. Rebeca shares the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Victoria and Rebeca dis...2022-10-2034 minMake It Your BusinessFrom the NHL to Entrepreneurship with Dwight King (Ep. 7)Transitioning into entrepreneurship often leads to starting a new chapter in life.
But, your experiences in your former career might help you along your journey much more than you realize.
In this episode of Make It Your Business, Victoria Gagné is joined by former professional hockey player and entrepreneur Dwight King. Dwight talks about his new business, Kingdom Golf, his transition into entrepreneurship, and how his hockey career helped him through it.
Dwight discusses:
His career in the NHL and how the lessons he learned carried over into his entrepreneurial journey
The i...2022-06-1433 minMake It Your BusinessDeveloping A Growth Mindset with Karey Kapell (Ep.6)When we think about developing a growth mindset, growth can be scary.
However, remember that there are a lot of tools and business advice you can draw from to understand when’s the right time to grow.
In this episode, Victoria Gagné speaks with Karey Kapell, a business coach and mentor for coaches, course creators, and service-based business women. Karey sheds light on what tends to hinder the ability of business growth while offering her wisdom in entrepreneurship and her advice on overcoming barriers to align your business.
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How to acknowl...2022-04-1343 minMake It Your BusinessOvercoming and Growing from Obstacles in Entrepreneurship with Audra Hill (Ep. 5)In a business, nothing will be perfect. There will always be things that go wrong, people who criticize your ideas, and self-doubt that arises, but to be truly successful, you must learn to overcome these obstacles.
In this episode, Victoria Gagné speaks to Audra Hill, founder of Farmer John’s Local Market & Kitchen, a coffee shop and grocery store that provides local and fresh products from Saskatchewan farmers to the community. Audra highlights her experience as an entrepreneur and the barriers she’s learned to overcome through her journey.
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Tips and tricks to ov...2022-03-1631 minMake It Your BusinessDiscover What Makes An Entrepreneur with Zane Buchanan (Ep. 4)Do you believe that previous experiences shape who we are and contribute to what our futures will be?
Former Saskatchewanderer and CIVL Creative’s founder and creative director, Zane Buchanan knows this first hand.
In this episode, Zane joins Victoria Gagné to unveil how his past experiences shaped him as the person and entrepreneur he is today. He also reveals CCDF’s role within his entrepreneurial success while highlighting how his time as the Saskatchewanderer led him to build CIVL Creative.
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His experience as the Saskatchewanderer and the barriers he had to...2022-02-1638 minMake It Your Business3. Making A Deal In The Dragons’ Den – with Geoff and Colette HeschelHave you ever wondered what it takes to appear on Canada’s popular reality-entrepreneurial show, Dragons’ Den?
In this episode, seasoned Dragons’ Den contestants and entrepreneurs Geoff and Colette Heschel sit down with Victoria Gagné to share the show’s trade secrets. They also highlight how they built their first business, along with entrepreneurial tips and tricks you should know as you look to start and solidify your business.
Geoff and Colette discuss:
Clarence Campeau Development Fund’s role within the growth of GH Well Services and GH The Leveller
The importance of following your busines...2022-01-1236 minMake It Your Business2. Learn How To Create Community in Your Business with Amber Richards, Owner of Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Regina SouthBusiness owners and entrepreneurs, how many of you are looking for ways to build community within your business?
Learn how Métis entrepreneur and owner of Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Regina South, Amber Richards, implemented her strengths and passions while creating her business model in this episode of Make It Your Business.
This week, Amber joins Victoria Gagné to unveil Clarence Campeau Development Fund’s role within her success and how her achievements and barriers have shaped her into the prosperous entrepreneur and business owner she is today.
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How to find t...2021-12-1534 minMake It Your Business1. Meet Victoria Gagné, Your Opportunity Connector at Clarence Campeau Development FundAre you a Saskatchewan-based Métis entrepreneur looking to start or grow your business?
Welcome to Make It Your Business with Victoria Gagné, business development specialist at Clarence Campeau Development Fund!
In this inaugural episode, Victoria outlines everything you need to know about CCDF, including how they provide Métis entrepreneurs with innovative financing options and business advice they need to start or grow their business. Victoria also speaks about who she is inside and outside of the office and why she’s passionate about the work that she does.
Victoria discusses:
How C...2021-11-1626 min