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Virtual GM - A Hotel Management PodcastStrategic Design and Marketing: Insights from Pink Wall DesignsIn this episode of the Virtual GM Podcast, your hosts Meagan and Cody Adent from the Vibrant Team are joined by special guests Erin Donnelly and Heather Loduca, Co-Founders of Pink Wall Designs. Erin and Heather share their expertise in transforming properties through strategic design and marketing.Meet Our Guests:Erin Donnelly brings a wealth of experience from her extensive background in house flipping, property conversions, project management, design, and development. As a licensed realtor, she has exclusive access to market data, enabling her to make informed decisions that enhance the...
2024-07-1139 min
Selfwealth Real Estate with Luc BoironHow Experts Design Airbnbs & Boutique Hotels with Erin Donnelly & Heather Loduca of Pink Wall DesignsIn this episode of the Selfwealth Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Erin Donnelly and Heather Loduca, the dynamic duo behind Pink Wall Designs. Specializing in designing Airbnbs and boutique hotels, Erin and Heather share their journey from real estate investing to creating unique and captivating hospitality spaces. They provide valuable insights into why design is crucial for increasing bookings and overnight rates and offer practical tips for transforming properties into memorable experiences. Whether you're a real estate investor or a hospitality enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you stand out in the competitive...
2024-06-211h 00
Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementExperiential design is where the money is at on Airbnb>>> Watch our free Revenue Management training at https://www.getpaidforyourpad.com/cfm-replay>>> FREE E-Book: 5 Most Common Airbnb Revenue Management Mistakes>>> Click here to downloadIn today's episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, I had the pleasure to talk to Heather Loduca & Erin Donnelly, the founders of Pink Wall Designs, straight out of Canada. They are not only seasoned in interior design for short-term rentals and boutique hotels but also investors themselves, owning properties that stand as testaments to their expertise. The focus of our conversation revolved around the...
2024-02-0237 min
The InvestHER PodcastThe Only Short-Term Rental Strategies You Need in 2024 | Heather Loduca & Erin DonnellyEPISODE 444: Performing at the top 1% in the short-term rental market is not easy – especially in today’s economy; but it’s not impossible either.
All you need is the right tips and strategies to be able to break into the short-term market and truly grow your real estate portfolio.
But don’t take this from us, instead, take it from the two vacation rental queens we’ve invited to this week’s episode of The Real Estate InvestHER Show, the brilliant Heather Loduca and Erin Donnelly.
With a degree in marketing and over a decade working in social media, Heather has a distinc...
2024-01-1937 min
The IconicCreating the Most VIRAL Airbnb Property in Niagara on the Lake with Heather LoducaIn this episode of the Iconic Podcast and Youtube Channel, we are talking with Heather Loduca about her experience creating one of the most Instagrammable and TikTok VIRAL Airbnb Properties in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario- The Rosé House.In this episode we talk about:Building her team to make this property come to life Her experience working with @marijuliette 's real estate team in FloridaAdvice for anyone looking to follow the footsteps of her Airbnb journey and finding success on social mediaHow to deal with haters and negative feedbackHow their social media success affected their business New Social Med...
2022-11-0134 min
Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 045 AVAAH BLACKWELLAvaah tells me about living and studying acting in Europe, working all over canada and how she got her start on Star Trek Discovery!
2020-06-1145 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 044 SHAE INVIDIATAShae talks to me about how she started her successful non-profit organization Free Them which helps to end human trafficking. She has been successful at getting Canadian laws changed and has done amazing work in the field.
2020-05-281h 04Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 043 NICOLE HYATTNicole is the founder of Tan On The Run one of Canada’s leading spray tan companies. Along with her own organic product line she has franchises all over the world including Mexico and Africa. Nicole tells me about starting her business as a young mother, her experiences on CBC’s Dragon’s Den and her celebrity clientele.
2020-05-2050 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 042 MARIE NICOLAMarie is a leader in the digital marketing space. Having grown up in PEI, Canada and being an athlete and a singer, she tells me about her journey from her first encounter of learning to code HTML to having one of the first live digital talk shows, her experience being in pageants and also tells me about her new podcast! Follow Marie @karmacake
2020-04-301h 17Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 041 STEPHEN TRACEYActor and Model Stephen Tracey tells me about his come up story being from rural Alberta and working his way around the country. We talk about shows he has been on (Anne with an E) and his plans for the future!
2020-04-221h 13Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 040 ALYSSA VENIECEAlyssa is an Actor and Writer and Stunt person. She tells me about her amazing come up story. Starting off in music videos, she ventured out to BC, LA, co-wrote Down With Websters smash hit 'Chills' and has appeared in feature films like Molly's Game and TV Series like Suits. Follow Alyssa @alyssaveniece
2020-04-151h 37Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 039 CHRISSY NEWTONChrissy Newton is a Publicist and founder of her company VOCAB Communications. She tells me about how growing up in the country actually gave her MORE access to TV, media and pop culture, starting her company, her drama class with DRAKE and some of her career highlights.
2020-04-081h 02Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 038 KYLA MORGANKyla Morgan is a fashion philanthropist and the founder of Humbleberry. A fundraising platform that connects brands to contests in order to raise money for charities. Kyla talks to me about her journey to founding this innovative company, raising kids and being a woman in business.
2020-04-0134 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 037 HANNAH VANDENBYGAARTHannah is an Emmy Nominated Actor from Ottawa. She tells me about why she got into acting, how it affected her growing up and what her experience was like at the Emmys! A very accomplished woman at a young age, she talks about her experience with mental health and keeping her ‘why’ at the center of everything she does.
2020-03-251h 13Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 036 MARINA BILLINGHURSTMarina of Art Of Marina is an artist, painter and fashion designer. She has a sustainable kimono and accessories line that she hand paints herself. Marina tells me about her come up story. Auditioning for world renowned fashion schools, showing at fashion weeks and some crazy life experiences. Enjoy! @artofmarina
2020-03-181h 11Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 035 SAM LOUISSam Louis is a singer/songwriter & musician born and raised in Thunder Bay ON. He talks to me about growing up in his family band, finding his sound and all things music. He is currently working on an album and his single This Love is available now for streaming! @samlouismusic
2020-03-111h 30Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 034 SHELBY WEAVERShelby Weaver is owner of Mack House which is a sneaker customization studio. She tells me about her journey starting that business - we also talk playing basketball and she tells me about working with the Toronto Raptors (Yes she was with them in 2019 to see them win their ring). IG @mackhouseinc & @shelbylweaver
2020-03-0457 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 033 KYARAKyara is a modern jazz-blues singer/songwriter who tells me about how music chose her and not the other way around, she shares how she got through her childhood with songwriting and her experience working with Director X
2020-02-261h 00Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 032 SIX PACK CHEFWallace Wong tells me about his amazing life story from surviving cancer as a teenager, to putting himself through college and university at the same time, interning at the top Michelin Star restaurants in the world, making it on Chopped and Top Chef Canada and building what his brand is known as today. Six Pack Chef. This is an unbelievable story about the ultimate underdog defying so many odds and coming out on top.
2020-02-192h 16Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 031 ZABOZABO is a Dj and music producer born and raised close to Niagara Falls. He tells me about the grind of learning music producing, interning, moving to Toronto and making a name for himself. He talks about his massive success in Asia, performing at music festivals with his idols and ringing in the new year on stage in front of thousands.
2020-02-1250 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 030 CASIE STEWARTCasie Stewart is THE original influencer. Before Instagram, before Tik Tok, Casie was blogging and connecting with brands and using unique business tactics that are completely applicable today. She started back in the 00’s when people didn’t even know what an influencer did or how it could help their company. In this episode Casie offers real advice, amazing stories from working with Much Music and Virgin Airlines and a colourful come up story that any 2020 influencer can greatly benefit from.
2020-02-051h 09Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 029 GWENLYN CUMYNGwenlyn is an actor, producer and digital series creator who has created two hit shows. She talks to me about creating content for the LGBTQ+ community and the way she has started creating her own opportunities for acting.
2020-01-2958 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 028 ROSA HALPERNROSA is the founder and head designer of custom leather jacket brand NAMESAKE. She talks to me about going to school in different countries. Going through some rough times while living in Chicago, how her company started and her thoughts on the current vegan leather climate and plant based living. Enjoy the story of Rosa’s come up!
2020-01-2257 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 027 ALYSSA BLACKAlyssa Black is a Boutique Owner turned designer turned stylist who has an unbelievable come up story which includes starting one of the trendiest boutiques in suburban Florida before the internet even started and she tells me about her bag line that she created named after her niece Caprice Bianca and ended up being in over 100 stores and department stores across the US. Her work ethic and innovation is something everyone can learn from and her personal style is perfection. Enjoy Episode 027 with Alyssa!
2020-01-151h 18Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 026 LESLEY HAMPTONLesley Hampton is an Indigenous Canadian Fashion Designer who has made a name for herself by bringing awareness to hot topics via her collections and is also one of the leaders in inclusivity on fashion runways. She talks to me about her cross continent upbringing, her recent gown seen on the 2020 Golden Globes red carpet and her journey about discovering what being Indigenous means to her.
2020-01-081h 23Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 025 GAIL MCINNESGail has been a Toronto fashion industry staple for more than 20 years. Her story includes the different businesses she’s had and worked for, how she started what she’s doing now, her take on the industry then vs. now as well as her thoughts on Toronto Fashion Week.
2020-01-011h 08Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 024 JOSHUA BESTJoshua Best is a street photographer who has been working on his craft for over a decade. He talks to me about his experience living in Asia and what photography and portraits has taught him about society and culture.
2019-12-2554 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 023 YASMINE ISHMAELYasmine is a scientist and one of the founders of the Canadian beauty brand Niucoco who makes organic and sustainable hair products. She talks to me about why she ended up coming to Canada and how the beauty business picked her and not the other way around!
2019-12-1847 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 022 ADRIAN ARNIERIAdrian Arnieri is one of Canada’s youngest fashion designers and has already been featured on SLICE TV’s Stitched, Toronto Fashion Week and has had his gowns on red carpets at the Golden Globes and on celebs like Gigi Gorgeous. Listen to how he came up now! @adrian_arnieri
2019-12-1157 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 021 KAMAJ SILVAOwner of the sneaker shop MILK and Canada’s first sneaker subscription box Sneakertub, Kamaj has an amazing come up story that started all the way in Sri Lanka. He tells me about starting his company and his experience on CBC’s Dragons Den. Listen now to hear about this sneaker lovers come up story.
2019-12-0444 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 020 DAVID PINARDDavid Pinard is an Actor who grew up in Windsor Ontario. He talks to me about moving to Toronto to pursue his dreams, what it was like to be on The Bachelorette Canada & Canadian Idol and tells me about his latest movie Rock and Roll Christmas starring Beverly Mitchell.
2019-11-2758 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 019 TABIA CHARLES - COLLINSTabia is a former Olympian, motivational speaker and fashion designer. With her second baby on the way, this woman does it all! From running an athlete training centre for youth with her husband, to coming up with new designs for her fashion label ‘Anisah’ all while being a mom and wife! Listen now to hear Tabia’s amazing come up story.
2019-11-2040 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 018 CHRISTOPHER PAUNILChristopher Paunil is a Canadian bridal and evening wear designer who literally started his business from nothing. His bridal gowns can now be found in retails shops across the country including Klienfeld. He also tells me about the crazy story designing the the bridesmaids gowns for The Mane Event. (Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'Oir’s televised wedding which can be watched on BET). Follow Christopher @christopherpaunil
2019-11-1354 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 017 DAVID KOLLARDavid Kollar is the founder of his namesake label KOLLAR Clothing and his story is remarkable! From loosing his memory, to hustling and pushing himself since his teenage years, David is the truest type of entrepreneur. His clothing has been worn by Shawn Mendes and Steph Curry, and he’s built a multi million dollar business from absolutely nothing. Whether your in business or enjoy a good underdog story. This is episode is a must listen.
2019-11-061h 50Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 016 HILARY MACMILLANFrom working with her sister at her jewelry store to having her own label in Hudson’s Bay stores... Canadian, cruelty free, contemporary womenswear designer Hilary Macmillan is one of the countries most prominent fashion designers. She is a leader in the vegan leather space and is extending her sizes for maximum inclusivity for 2020. Listen to hear about her trials and tribulations during her come up (and also about a WEIRD childhood connection her and I both share).
2019-10-3041 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 015 KRISTINA PITTAMKristina is one of those fashion bloggers that has actually started a legitimate business out of her blogs hustle and growth. Inspired by her Spanish roots, she has started a bodysuit line and manufactures right here in Toronto. Listen to how this band girl turned style virtuoso came up.
2019-10-2450 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 014 ALESSIA MONASTEROFounder of Rumble Magazine, Alessia Monastero tells me about her love of fashion, passion for the law and how she has been able to fuse her skills and interests together to create a platform that’s helping Canadian creatives all over the country.
2019-10-1649 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 013 VERONICA CHUProfessional Makeup Artist and Covergirl’s Canadian Spokesperson, Veronica Chu has had an amazing come up story! She tells me about her journey to North America from Vietnam, living out her dream making it in New York and becoming a go to celebrity makeup artist for many industry heavy weights
2019-10-0950 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 012 TRISHA MISHICHWith the huge sustainability movement in the fashion industry becoming more important than ever, Trisha (owner of Your Favourite Dresses) has been ahead of the game for years. She owns one of the few dress rental companies in the city of Toronto. Listen to see how she came to own her company and the surprising roadblocks that actually ended up working out for her. • @yourfavouritedresses on IG
2019-10-0249 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 011 ANTHONY RICCIARDIThinking professional baseball was his life path then moving to a career in finance, Anthony has always been “an artist too” since creating with his uncle at a very young age. Being a professional artist especially now in the digital age might be the most unlikely thing imaginable. Anthony did it and this episode is his story on how it all happened. • @ricciardipaints
2019-09-2559 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 010 STELLA NICOLEStella talks about becoming a model, comedian and digital content creator. We cover her success on vine and the overnight crash. Her come up story includes coming from a very traditional family who didn’t understand her dreams. She dives into all about how she overcame handling the expectations of the closest people to her in order to follow her gut and live her truth. • @stellaniicole
2019-09-1855 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 009 HOUSE OF SASS & MAGICFrom leaving home at 16, dropping out of high school and dancing her way into what would turn into an amazing designing career. Stacey of the House of Sass & Magic talks about her journey on becoming a costume designer to now designing music festival wear and touring the country sharing it! • @housesmtdot
2019-09-1147 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 008 RAJANSinger, rapper, writer and over all music artist RAJAN talks about why he started making music, how he’s been able to make it a reality and what it was like to live some of his most exciting moments like opening up for Drake and recording his own track with Tory Lanez. Listen to Rajan’s come up story now! • @rajan905
2019-09-041h 03Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 007 JENNA MORTONAccountant turned FULL TIME Fashion Blogger! Jenna Morton of Prada & Pearls is telling us about how she managed to make her full time gig writing about her passions. AND she’s about to do it for a second time with the upcoming launch of her finance blog! If your wanting to know about what it takes to be a full time fashion blogger, your going to want to listen to this come up story 👗 Follow Jenna @pradaandpearls
2019-08-2843 min
Jenn FollowsJenn Follows Episode 2 | Style Stories | Heather LoducaJennifer Sanasie started following Heather Loduca because of her fire outfit posts on Instagram. They have since become business partners and are taking the fashion world by storm. Listen to Heather talk about her love for thrifting and vintage shopping, how to figure out what your individual style is and why you should say fuck it to fashion norms!
Follow Jenn: @jennsanasie
Follow Heather: @heatherloduca
2019-08-2336 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 006 AMELLEThis episode could have been HOURS long! Amelle’s story is extraordinary! From practically cheating death and learning amazing life lessons to taking a chance on her art and creating a song with the Legend Beenie Man! This episode does not disappoint! Get ready to hear singer/songwriter Amelle’s unbelievable come up story.
2019-08-211h 12Coming Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 005 ASTRID SEDGVVICKEmerging fashion model and stylist, Astrid talks to me about her come up! Moving to Canada from the USA, mental health, bullying and and how she is navigating the Toronto fashion scene while staying true to herself. • @sedgvvick • @comingupinmysneakers
2019-08-1440 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 004 JAMES IN THE CITYJames Milonas (aka @thejamesinthecity on Instagram) is the most fashionable realtor in the city of Toronto. His impeccable taste in clothing, footwear and home decor has allowed his brand to stand out well above the rest. If your looking to build a brand, business or both, this episode is for you.
2019-08-0732 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 003 DEMI CHALKIASHave you ever wondered how a person becomes a race car driver? Canadian female and 2018 Pirelli GT Sprint Champion Demi Chalkias tells me about her come up and how she couldn’t ignore her gut feelings to choose a career on the track. • This episode is for you if you have something that fires you up but maybe due to school, family or your own fears are currently pursuing something else.
2019-07-3144 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 002 CARL LANDRYToday I talk with up and coming fashion entrepreneur Carl Landry who founded WOW (Walking On Water) an amazing fashion event and runway experienced on the water. His ideas in the fashion event production space are ground breaking so if your interested in getting into events, producing and game changing ways to consume fashion, this episode is for you! Listen now to hear all about his come up!
2019-07-2428 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - 001 MATTY NYMANMatty Nyman is the owner and founder of Matty’s FAB Avenue. An online boutique that carry’s unique fashion clothing and accessories and is a major supporter of local Toronto designers. A fashion personality, Matty brings his bright sparkling smile to what seems like every Toronto industry event. How did he get to be this blogger, entrepreneur and socialite? Listen as he tells me about his journey ✌🏼
2019-07-1735 minComing Up in My SneakersComing Up In My Sneakers - TrailerWelcome to this brand new podcast! This is what you can expect from Coming Up In My Sneakers!
2019-07-0500 min