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Esther Has A PodcastJessi Cruickshank: The Wavy Career Lane to Comedian & Entrepreneur.Send us a textPersonal reunion show! After sliding into Jessi's DM's to congratulate her on her first comedy special, “Minivan Money”, it occurred to me that we hadn't spoken in way too long. Jessi and I go back to the naughty noughties, when MTV’s Aftershow was just taking shape and they still served hosts and guests (like me) hard liquor during the live broadcast. In this episode, we go allll the way back to those days on the Aftershow couch and chat about her entire career evolution to present day. Jessi is now a mom, writ...2024-04-261h 14Esther Has A PodcastSam Diamond, Founder of Bird & Be: "Career Transition Mountain" & Changing the Face of Fertility CareSend us a textI sat down with one of my toughest former business rivals in the PR game to talk about her total career overhaul and the brand she's built: Bird & Be. After more than a decade of growing a successful PR business with high profile clients, Sam's experience with PCOS and pregnancy loss took her down a new path, on a mission to make big changes to consumer fertility care. In less than four years, Bird & Be has made a huge impact in the fertility space with science-backed customized supplements, at-home testing kits, and e...2024-04-1954 minEsther Has A PodcastTHE TEN SPOT Founder, Kristen Gale: Fired Intern to Beauty Bar Franchise CEOSend us a text Kristen Gale's life went from zero to TEN real quick. After she got fired a second time from her second internship (who even knew unpaid interns could get fired?) she took a fortuitous wrong turn on Queen Street West in Toronto, and the neighborhood's "pearls of promise" set her into action. Almost overnight, her concept of a beauty bar that had the efficiency of low-end nail salons with the standards of high-end spas became THE TEN SPOT. Kristen tells it all as it happened; how her business has evolved into an in...2024-04-121h 06Esther Has A PodcastFresh Beauty Founders' Ride to Global Growth & LongevitySend us a textThis conversation could be a masterclass on not following any playbook and trusting intuition. Often credited as pioneers of what is now known as the "clean beauty" business, Fresh Beauty Founders, Lev Glazman & Alina Roytberg, unpack their ride to global success. We chat about: Humble "broke" beginningsFinding enormous early success and navigating the challenges of supply and demand Creative freedom with " no benchmarks"The craft of carefully and strategically selecting retail partners Pivotal brand moments - including partnership with LVMHThe importance of gratitude and NEVA taking anything for grante...2024-04-051h 06Esther Has A PodcastWhat Is PR...Now?Send us a textFor this episode, a passionate and successful crew of PR experts were invited (forced) in to dissect, debate and clarify the role that PR plays in the current age. Meet The Panel: Catriona Smart, Founder of Creative Agency, That GoodLisa Kruger, Co-Founder of Boutique PR Firm, We Are MiloMilka Mili, Founder of PR Agency, Conversation Agency Karine Idrissi & Kristina Argento, Pa...2024-02-091h 21Esther Has A PodcastA Petite Check-in + Ryan Needs A Break.Send us a textIf you have thoughts or feedback to share, we are here for it! Find us on Instagram @Esther_Has_A_Postcast and we want the judgement, so please do "rate & review" wherever you stream your podcasts. 2024-02-0201 minEsther Has A PodcastTrends With Benefits: DAVIDsTEA CEO, Sarah Segal + Why Tea Is The MomentSend us a textHot tea incoming. We sat down with Sarah Segal, The CEO of DAVIDsTEA to discuss her ride to the role she's in, and how the brand she's driving has made a significant dent in how North American's consume and understand tea. We're unpacking:How she found a passion which changed her career trajectory The brand's evolution from retail concept to multi-channel business The importance of experience in retail Market trends to health and wellness that DAVIDsTEA was primed for and much more. If you have thoughts or feedbac...2024-01-2640 minEsther Has A PodcastFrom (Literal) Dream to Beauty Brand On The Rise: Jenn Harper, CEO & Founder of Cheekbone BeautySend us a textJenn Harper had exactly zero experience in the Beauty Industry, or as an entrepreneur when she set out to build her cosmetic brand, Cheekbone Beauty. After overcoming her battle with alcoholism, Jenn had a vivid dream that set her into action, with the intent to give back to her First Nations community. She has since built a certified clean, sustainable, and profitable cosmetics brand that is rooted in representation - with her initial goal still at the core. This conversation is a deeply personal dive into her experience on t...2024-01-191h 02Esther Has A PodcastRoots CEO, Meghan Roach: The future of an iconic brand & the "shift back to emotional connectivity."Send us a textWe don't throw the word "icon " around loosely, but when the Roots Tuff fits... This conversation with Meghan Roach, CEO of Canada's foremost treasured heritage brand, and international success story (Roots) is a glimpse into her genuine passion for the future of the company. With the iconic lifestyle brand now in its milestone 50th year, Meghan discusses:Her journey from private equity to the Roots C-suite The humble beginnings of Roots and how it morphed into the company it is today Strategic moves to engage a new audience The impact of emot...2024-01-1252 minEsther Has A PodcastThe Ali Budd Experience: Unpacking the Interior Design Star’s Evolution to “Thriving in Chaos.".”Send us a textWe’ve invaded the House of Ali! AKA the home of Interior Designer, CEO & President of Ali Budd Interiors, Ali Budd.The principal designer of her own award-winning Interior Design Agency, mother of 3 and star of docu-reality series (aptly named House of Ali) sat down to unpack her career, including big risks and bold moves along the way. Never one to hold back, for this episode Ali serves heaps of hot takes and a solid dose of wisdom on topics like: • Building her company from the ground up.• ...2024-01-051h 01Esther Has A PodcastJENNY BIRD - Surrender and Success: A strong case for the power of mindset (and way more) with Accessory & Lifestyle brand founder, Jenny Bird + VP of brand marketing, Laura CarinciSend us a textAn EHAP First! We set up a mobile studio in Accessory & Lifestyle brand JENNY BIRD’s offices this week. Aptly named the nest. I sat down to talk to the Founder, CEO and Creative Director, Jenny Bird about her eponymous line and “long grind” to major success. I also managed to rope-in VP of Brand Marketing, Laura Carinci to share a little bit of the formula to their noticeable jump from Canadian hero brand to international force. We cover:Priorities in leadershipBootstrap vs investors E-comm vs wholesale The power of...2023-10-201h 06Esther Has A Podcast“You Don’t Ask,You Don’t Get” + Other Lessons via Jennifer LaForge, GM of Rakuten CanadaSend us a textWhether you’re a corporate girlie or not, this episode packs in the lessons learned by Jennifer LaForge, GM of Rakuten Rewards Canada . We chat about: Navigating nasty politics (“corporate Survivor”) Her atypical accent in the business worldThe importance of good leadership and mentorsHow Rakuten works!Asking for what you want ‼️And so much more. If you have thoughts or feedback to share, we are here for it! Find us on Instagram @Esther_Has_A_Postcast and we want the judgement, so please do "rate & review" wherever you stream your2023-10-0652 minEsther Has A PodcastRetail 101 & “turning it on its head” with Co-Founders of athletic wear destination, PermissionSend us a textCo-Founders, sisters, and best friends Amanda & Laura Santino take us through the lightbulb moment of their business journey and share candid insights about running a retail business - a predictably unpredictable space.We’re talking about the sisters’ key learnings so far and how they’re striving to re-shape the consumer experience for women to “find their freedom and own their Permission.”It’s deeper than activewear, babe. If you have thoughts or feedback to share, we are here for it! Find us on Instagram...2023-09-2950 minEsther Has A PodcastFounder & CEO of Formula Fig, JJ Walsh & The “Jungle Gym” To SucessSend us a textJJ Walsh has had a fascinating career. From the glamour of fashion editorial at Conde Nast, to running a luxury retail consulting company... her life took a major turn when she moved from London England to the west coast of Canada. We chat about her career journey, uncomfortable change, crying in parks, and the inner fire that reignited to create a (very buzzy and successful!) bricks-and-mortar experiential skincare business, Formula Fig. If you have thoughts or feedback to share, we are here for it! Find us on I...2023-09-2255 minEsther Has A PodcastSteering a legacy brand into the future with Daianara Grullon Amalfitano, Chief Brand & Product Officer for ALDOSend us a textThis episode is not just for fans of footwear. It’s a look inside of one of the largest legacy footwear brands directly from the woman in charge. Inspiring, infectious, and powerful, Daianara Grullon Amalfitano gives us insight into:- How her career brought from New York to Montreal- How her role has evolved within the shoe and accessory giant that is ALDO- How her mind works and what makes her tick- What is involved in shepherding the brand into the “next 50 -100 years.” I...2023-09-1552 minEsther Has A PodcastIS THIS THING ON??Send us a textYes, we’re coming back. Jay McCauley returns to EHAP to help me (Esther) set up a brand-new season. We discuss what we learned on season 1 and what to expect from season 2. Listen in and share your thoughts with us. If you want to be on EHAP, or know someone that should be, get in touch! Info@EGPR.caIf you have thoughts or feedback to share, we are here for it! Find us on Instagram @Esther_Has_A_Postcast and we want the judgement, so please do "rate & rev...2023-09-1415 minEsther Has A PodcastQUEEN DEE TAROT RETURNS – A collective reading for 2023Send us a textHis Maj is back with us to chat about his symbolic experiences toward the end of 2022 and give the EHAP listeners a preview of the year ahead.This reading has it all:Reflection + ClarityBusiness / CareerLove and partnershipS. E. X. As a collective, Queen Dee Tarot has words of caution ( acknowledge red flags) and some optimistic news about high level partnerships. “Don’t cast your pearls before swine.” Find the REAL Queen Dee Tarot on IG: @queendeetarotFind Queen Dee Tarot online: https://queendeetarot.com/newsletter/If y...2022-12-281h 16Esther Has A PodcastGeneration TikTok - A lesson on the social platform from the Gen that's dominating it.Send us a textAn EHAP First! We sat down in studio with some of TikTok's rising stars to chat about the platform and how they use it to make money, honey. Whether you are a small (or large) business owner, a marketer, brand consultant or in any way tapped with building awareness, this is a conversation to listen to. We hear from Liz Kapran, Ethan Glenn, and Zhanna Redneva on...How they built th...2022-11-301h 23Esther Has A PodcastDETOUR - Off the high road and into the low lane.It's a solo episode! I catch up with EHAP's Producer Mela on recent life events and annoyances. We typically love to live by Michelle Obama's high vibration policy, but just for this episode, we're off-roading so I can go on a petty rant about a dusty PR co. Mela is horny to hate tech overlords #Zuck and Elon Musk and we chat on recent revelations about Gen Z and the momentum of TikTok.If you have thoughts or feedback to share, we are here for it! Find us on Instagram @Esther_Has_A_Postcast and...2022-11-1633 minEsther Has A PodcastMandy & Rebecca Wolfe, Co-founders of the Mandy's Gourmet Salads brandSend us a textIt took some doing, but we managed to chase down two of the busiest culinary creators and restauranteurs in North America, Mandy & Rebecca Wolfe. We discuss the evolution of their Montreal-born brand, Mandy's Gourmet Salads, which now includes a growing number of dine-in and take-out restaurants, 2 best selling cook books and only 1 regrettable TikTok dance. The business savvy sisters take us through growing pains, big learnings, favourite things about their ever-expanding company and what's next for the Mandy's domination tour. Listen in and let us know what you think! 2022-11-0940 minEsther Has A PodcastA Career 180. Vintage Fine Jewelry Curator & Founder of NoahNoahNoahSend us a textWe love a tale of #CareerTransition and our guest, Noah Lehava, gets right into it with us on EHAP. After more than a decade of working as an editor for ELLE and Coveteur, Noah decided to go all in on her passion for estate & vintage fine jewelry. On this episode, we get the goods on how a major luxury retailer slid into her DM's, along with countless others eager to collect her curated gems. Plus, she unintentionally gives us some great advice of how...2022-11-0245 min