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Made it HappenBuilding a Business From a Need and Growing a Community for Entrepreneurs with Females Who Side HustleThis week's episode is featuring Teri & Sarah from Females Who Side Hustle & Save Her Seat Podcast!
Teri is a mom of two, wife and Freelancer passionate about building a community that no one ever feels like they are going through anything alone.Sarah is a social savvy millennial who loves talking business and hyping others up to pursue their passions.
Both co-founders call the Niagara Region home. They met 8 years ago and have created a like minded business bond that fuels their love for entrepreneurship.
From mentorship to business partners they grew a b...2022-10-1950 min
Save Her Seat | Females Who Side HustleTurning Your Passion into a Paycheck and Starting Your Own Podcast Agency ft. Sarah HaeflingWe saved a seat for Sarah Haefling — who started her own business Elevate Podcast co. to help businesses launch their own successful podcast. After starting her own podcast, 'Made it Happen,' she saw first hand the power that podcasting can have. Sarah has won multiple pitch awards along with her drive to highlighting the voices of female entrepreneurs!In this episode we get into all things entrepreneurship, taking the first step and working to find your passion and make it you paycheck. FOLLOW @madeithappenpodcastVISIT elevatepodcastco.com2022-10-0652 min
ALIVE with Jessica Silverman: Heal Your Inner Child + Ancestral TraumaEp 46: Elevating the Feminine Voice with Sarah HaeflingYour word is your wand, as the great Florence Scovel Shinn said. Words are energy, and have such immense power that is exercised through your voice. The feminine voice has historically been suppressed, and so many women have been called to the cause to rise, speak up, and elevate the feminine collective. One such femme force is my guest on this episode, Sarah Haefling, who has impressively started her own podcast at 24 years old, and now podcasting agency by the age of 25! She is truly a force in the podcasting space by showing women the po...2022-07-151h 11
Made it HappenSpecial Edition Episode: Timber + Plumb Stay Golden Grant AnnouncementThis special edition episode of Made it Happen is in partnership with Timber + Plumb to announce the official winners of the Stay Golden Grant! The Stay Golden Grant is an initiative created by the Timber + Plumb team, to give back to local businesses. Last year Timber + Plumb gave $1,000 to one amazing local business but this year they are giving $1,000 to one business AND $500 to another equally deserving business that needs a little pick-me up to push them another step forward! They will also be offering a 6 month mentorship from Markie at Timber + Plumb for both businesses.
Markie and I...2022-02-2242 minMade it HappenThe Good Growing Pains in a Sustainable Business & Betting on Yourself as an Entrepreneur with ECOVANAThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Andrea Descargar, CEO and founder of ECOVANA, a Canadian based environmentally conscious company, committed to quality, ethical practices, animal cruelty-free, and eco-friendly products to eliminate single-use plastic. Andrea Descargar, has over 6 years of plastics recycling and waste management experience. She has successfully developed and executed several projects such as "Zero Waste in Industrial Manufacturing", "Plastics Scrap Recycling Programs" in North America, and is an active member of the first ECAT 2020 (Essex Climate Change Team). She is determined to shake up the recycling industry in North America, steering the way to...2021-12-2030 minMade it HappenChanging the Game of Corporate Gifting & Sustainability as a Woman in Tech with UnwrapitThis week's episode is featuring Linsay Moran, the co-founder of Unwrapit! Linsay Moran is the co-founder of Unwrapit, a tech startup that wants to decarbonize corporate gifting and make it more green -- this is especially relevant with climate change and the severe impact that supply chain issues are having on businesses. Unwrapit is a solution to that. Corporate gifting is a $242B industry and climbing, projected to reach $306 Billion by 2024. Many corporate gifting solutions consist of physical gifts and merchandise that is ultimately destined for a landfill. Unwrapit is creating a new paradigm for corporate gifting...2021-12-1531 min
Made it HappenInvesting in your Business, Being Authentic Online & Attracting Your Ideal Audience as a Serial Entrepreneur with Colleen StarkThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Colleen Stark, founder of Canoe Point Design Co.!Collen is a brand and web designer, brand strategist, and serial entrepreneur. Her goal in life is to create the business of her dreams to support the lifestyle she wants and to help others do the same by creating strategic, beautiful visuals that support and encourage business success.She's worked with clients who have been featured in Entrepreneur, Bustle, Martha Stewart Weddings, and more. These women are at the top of their game and being a part of their journey i...2021-12-0135 min
Made it HappenNo Such Thing as Failure & Lessons Learned From Starting a Product-Based Business with Charming Sally & Snow Peak Cold BrewThis special edition episode is brought to you by EPICentre's Venture Women Program, featuring Penny Cardelli founder of Snow Peak Cold Brew and Lauren McReynolds & Tanis Jaques founders of Charming Sally!Lauren and Tanis, two social golfers and fashion enthusiasts, met in the summer of 2019 at a Ladies’ s golf event. Since then, they’ve golfed together every week and continuously discussed the lack of availability of feminine, flattering and functional golf clothing. As another golf season approached, they decided it was time to do something about it and, Charming Sally was born.While designing their...2021-11-2432 min
Made it HappenStarting a Business as a Student & Staying Organized as an Entrepreneur with Future of Science Network & Verellen Music AcademyThis special edition episode is brought to you by EPICentre's Venture Women Program, featuring Alex Wilder, founder of Future of Science Network & Jacqui Verellen, founder of Verellen Music Academy!The FoS Shoppe is a STEM themed apparel shop with the purpose of funding an up and coming nonprofit, the Future of Science (FoS) Network. FoS strives to bring diverse industry professionals into secondary school classrooms and bridge the gap between groups in STEM fields.Miss. Jacqui started her musical journey at the age of 4. Having a very musical family, Jacqueline began playing the piano and s...2021-11-1734 minMade it HappenTurning Challenges Into Opportunities & Taking Over the Influencer Industry With Shine Talent Group and The BodConThis week's episode is featuring Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward, co-founders of the multi-faceted influencer and PR agency, Shine & founders of The BodCon. Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward are the co-founders of the multi-faceted influencer and PR agency, Shine. After launching Shine PR January 2015, the team quickly saw the opportunity to fill a void in the influencer landscape. In November 2015, Shine Influencers was born, built to serve as a resource for brands and marketing/PR agencies with one-on-one talent management and campaign strategy consulting.Building on the rapid success, the team has expanded to represent c...2021-11-1046 minMade it HappenCreating Your Own Path to Entrepreneurship as a Business Lawyer with Contracts MarketThis week's episode is featuring Jaime Bell, founder of Contracts Market! Jaime Bell is a business lawyer and founder of Contracts Market, which provides legal contract templates for Canadian entrepreneurs. After working in corporate law for almost a decade, Jaime wanted to create and easier and more affordable way for freelancers to get instant access to lawyer-drafted and industry specific contracts without the steep legal fees. She created Contracts Market as a one-stop shop for business owners to get the contracts needed to run their business so they can feel confident knowing they are legally protected. 2021-11-0230 minMade it HappenConfidence & Mindset: The Starting Point of Your Business and All Areas of Life, with Betty GulkoThis week's episode is featuring Betty Gulko, Confidence + Mindset Consultant/Coach, Inspiring Speaker, Podcast Founder Host Chat w Betty and Positivity Infused Content Creator!After receiving a double masters degree and working in the field of therapy with children on the Autistic Spectrum, Betty Gulko began to pursue her passion for creativity. She started her business and blog SuchaBetty, LLC while working as an editorial fashion stylist in NYC and sharing her own fashion, beauty, and lifestyle creations on Instagram. With her passion to inspire and positivity infused content, she began to mentor teens about self esteem...2021-10-1926 minMade it HappenFrom the Fitness Industry to Mental Health: Building a Mental Wellness Company with Sophie GrayThis week's episode is featuring Sophie Gray, founder of DiveThru!Sophie Gray is the founder of DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you DiveThru what you go thru. They work with mental health professionals to create resources that help you to take charge of your mental wellbeing.Sophie shares her work with an audience of over 400,000 through her personal social channels. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, People, Women’s Health, Refinery29, Marie Claire, Yahoo, Shape, Self, and many more.Sophie had built an audience of over 500,000 people through her social ch...2021-10-0625 minMade it HappenBuilding Your Personal Brand, Elevating Your Online Presence & Finding Your Brand Identity with Monique BryanThis week's juicy episode is featuring Monique Bryan; an international speaker, workshop host and executive producer of personal brands. Following her battle with breast cancer, Monique built her multi-faceted branding platform on the principles of presence, audience, and sound marketing strategy to leverage her expertise and thirst for self-motivated results. Monique has a BA in fashion design, three startups under her belt (so she knows a bit about entrepreneur life) and has developed programming in partnership with companies throughout Asia and exciting global brands like PayPal, Burberry, Toms Shoes and Shopify. Bringing over 15 y...2021-09-2937 minMade it HappenOvercoming the Toxic 6-Figure Business Mentality & Becoming the Go-To Nutritionist Mentor with Jass StupakThis episode is featuring Jass Stupak, Holistic Nutritionist & Founder of Nourish with Jass!As a new holistic nutritionist, Jass was working 3 different jobs in order to “make it” as a self-employed, private practice practitioner. Through trial and error, she pushed herself until she was the best nutritionist she could be for her clients. Just one year later, Jass took her nutrition business full-time and never looked back. Today, she is the go-to nutritionist mentor that helps new nutritionists build their businesses from the ground up. As someone who has been through it all, Jass teaches all h...2021-09-1631 minMade it HappenHow Family History Inspired a Thriving, Local, Gift Giving Business with Miller Box Co.This week's episode is featuring Katy Williams, founder of Miller Box Co.!"Currently a full-time Events Manager, I assist in the planning and execution of weddings, corporate retreats, & hotel events. Growing up, I always had a passion for giving in every sense of the word. I often used my creativity to connect my family and friends through family outings & events. My love for gifting really became apparent when I moved away from home and began to miss the connection I craved celebrating every birthday and holiday with my family. Enter Miller Box Co. Truth be told, I...2021-09-1320 minMade it HappenKnowing Your Worth, Empowering Females & Tackling Fears as a Business Owner with The Girl Gang CanadaThis week's episode is featuring Katie and Jenni, founders of The Girl Gang Canada!The Girl Gang Canada is an online collective of small, female-forward, Canadian businesses. Their mission is to encourage each other to reach goals above and beyond through collaborations, events, promotions and wholesale opportunities. They are all about community, integrity, honesty, inclusivity, empowerment and our fellow girl gang’s successes. Not only does The Girl Gang give you access to unique and exclusively Canadian-made goods, but they provide a platform to showcase the top Canadian creatives and local goods and service providers nationwide. Shop lo...2021-09-0827 minMade it HappenHow to Overcome the Roadblocks and Imposter Syndrome of Becoming a Published Author with LeadHer PublishingThis week's guest is featuring Courtney St. Croix, the founder of LeadHer Publishing & The LeadHer Collective. She is a 10x Bestselling Author, Publishing Coach, Podcast Producer, and Business Mentor. If you are looking to write your own book or want to be a published author, this episode is for you!Courtney is here to be your partner in taking your concept from IDEA to BESTSELLER. The LeadHer Collective is for womxn who lead themselves and others. LeadHer serveswomxn in many different ways, including through daily social media inspiration, group leadership programs, 1:1 coaching, mentorship, The LeadHer...2021-09-0140 minMade it HappenTaking Risks as an Entrepreneur, Growing Style Canada & Starting a Charity with Elise GasbarrinoThis week's episode is featuring Elise Gasbarrino, Editor-in-Chief at Style Canada, and founder of Pink Pearl Canada.Elise has spent over a decade establishing herself in the world of fashion and lifestyle. Living in New York City for the majority of that time and working for iconic brands such as Oscar de la Renta and British luxury brand Burberry.Elise is passionate about her involvement in initiatives that support women. Her entrepreneurial spirit has led her to invest in female-founded start-up organizations. Her personal experience with cancer lead her to found Pink Pearl Canada, a...2021-08-2434 minMade it HappenFrom Broadcasting to Business: Starting a Mobile Beauty App in the Natural Beauty Industry with weDstllThis week's episode is featuring Sonya Denton, founder of weDstll!weDstll was founded by Sonya Denton, a former CBC and CTV reporter and news anchor who developed vitiligo early in her career. Since then, she prioritized health and wellness and eventually, her skin cleared up. During her journey, she discovered her passion: sharing the right information to help people focus on becoming the best version of themselves. weDstll is a mobile beauty app that matches shoppers with each other and natural beauty brands based on their shared values such as s...2021-08-0925 min
Made it HappenThe Key to Success in Business & Knowing Your Strengths with Monica BorrelliThis WE RISE episode is featuring Monica Borrelli, founder of Melt Skincare & Melt Body Health!Born in Windsor, Ontario Canada and raised in an entrepreneurial family, Monica is the founder and owner of Melt Body Health & Melt Skincare. At a young age, Monica found her three passions: entrepreneurship, nutrition and skincare. After studying the science of Nutrition and graduating in 2017 from The University of Western Ontario with her Bachelors of Science in Food and Nutrition, Monica’s journey began. She set out to help others feel more confident and comfortable in their skin with body con...2021-07-2919 minMade it HappenBouncing Back in Uncertain Times as a Third-Generation Entrepreneur with Tedi BeznaThis week's episode is featuring Tedi Bezna, founder of Tedi Bezna Digital Marketing!Tedi has been working in Digital Marketing for over 6 years and specializes in search engine optimization, web content strategy, and conversion rate optimization. She brings a wealth of experience working with clients ranging from mom-and-pop local businesses to international beauty and restaurant brands. She is passionate about making SEO accessible by providing education to her community and clients and delivering her services with transparency and integrity. Tedi is a third-generation entrepreneur, wife, and mama living in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.We talk...2021-07-2733 minMade it HappenFocusing on Business Growth & Having a Face for the Brand with Julie ColeThis week's episode is featuring Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels!Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless awards. Cole is a passionate entrepreneur, published author, and sought after speaker. Julie is no stranger to the media, having appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, HLN’s Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, among many others. As a blogger and writer, her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post...2021-07-2032 min
Made it HappenThe Truth Behind Developing a Business and Entrepreneurship with M&T Development and Elevate Podcast Co.This special edition episode brought to you in partnership with EPICentre's Venture Women Progam is featuring Stephanie and Jillian founders of McCallum and Tiessen Development & Sarah Haefling founder of Elevate Podcast Co., with special guest host, Sydney Thompson from EPICentre.Stephanie and Jillian co-founded M&T development in the spring of 2021 with a vision of expanding the options available for affordable housing and socially responsible development. The pair had worked together for nearly a decade in the not-for-profit Sector and were motivated by the number of seniors they seen who were living in deteriorating houses with few a...2021-07-0544 min
Made it HappenOvercoming Barriers to Entry & Public Relations Management with Divide Magazine and Canvas of DiamondsThis special edition episode brought to you in partnership with EPICentre's Venture Women Progam is featuring Violet Azenabor and Ziquita Riberdy!Ziquita Riberdy is the founder of Divide Magazine, a digital, global centric, contemporary art magazine focused on showcasing artworks from emerging artists and interviewing established creators.Divide Magazine pre launched in October of 2020, during the pandemic, and has accelerated it’s growth since then with over 500 artists submissions and thousands on readers on Issuu.comViolet Azenabor is the founder of Canvas of Diamonds! She has a background as a marketing strategist an...2021-06-3041 min
Made it HappenLearning to Overcome the Fear of Failure and Share our Successes with Pure Mentality & Bazar BrazilThis special edition episode brought to you in partnership with EPICentre's Venture Women Progam is featuring Erika Pozzuoli, founder of Pure Mentality, and Carla Bragança, founder of Bazar Brazil.Erika Pozzuoli is a Certified Aromatherapist, registered social worker and mental health worker. She is the owner of Pure Mentality, Mental Wellness Boutique, offering one of a kind services and products that promote mental wellness and self-care.Carla Bragança is an industrial engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. She is also business and project management certified. After maternity, this bu...2021-06-2849 minMade it HappenRecognizing the Signs of Burnout & Building Authority Online with a CEO CoachThis week's episode is featuring Moria Hazan, founder of Mor Media!Moria is a CEO coach and Marketing Consultant helping Female CEO’s Elevate their brands, Raise their impact and Activate their income to create a new ERA.She’s an ex-corporate Marketing and E-commerce specialist that managed a multi-million dollar portfolio and 50x it in under 2 years, and now helps women create that success without sacrificing health for hustle.We talk about:- Going from managing portfolio's of brands to helping women create success without sacrificing health and hustle- How a...2021-06-2224 minMade it HappenFrom Stock Market to Secondhand: Expanding Internationally and Building Sustainability with Lux Second ChanceThis week's episode is featuring Diana Nguyen of Lux Second Chance! Diana is a former trader/analyst who now curates luxury goods from US, Canada and France.When Diana’s banking career took her overseas to Asia, she discovered her love for designer luxury goods. Diana quickly noticed that the pre-loved consignment market in Asia was far more advanced compared to North American markets. When she returned to Toronto, she decided to launch Lux Second Chance by selling 23 of her own handbags and applied the same knowledge of the stock market to secondhand -- buy and s...2021-06-0828 min
Made it HappenBringing Tech to the Fitness Industry with StrongerU Senior FitnessThis week's WE RISE episode is sponsored by WEtech Alliance!WEtech Alliance provides Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent tech and tech-enabled entrepreneurs and companies with business services, training, mentorship and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale to the next level and build a dynamic culture and a community of innovation. WEtech Alliance has served as the catalyst for technology and innovation in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions since 2011. Visit them at www.wetech-alliance.com or connect with them on all social media platforms at @WEtechAllianceThis episode is featuring Emily Johnson, Founder of...2021-06-0320 minMade it HappenWork Hard, Play Hard with The Playful WarriorThis week's episode is featuring Kara Latta, Founder of The Playful Warrior!Kara is the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of The Playful Warrior, a brand that reconnects adults back to their inherent nature and playfulness. She is also a Play and Mindset Coach and the Creator of ThoughtPLAY. ThoughtPLAY is an innovative 8-week PLAY journey that transforms your subconscious mind and uses the power of uninhibited creativity to cultivate self-worth and create a life that excites you. It features the PLAYBox and PLAYBook delivered to your door (mail to get excited about!!) Kara is also a...2021-06-0127 minMade it HappenBuilding A Community of Entrepreneurs with Make LemonadeThis week's episode is featuring Rachel Kelly, founder of Make Lemonade!Rachel is the Chief Lemon behind the coworking community, Make Lemonade. Rachel believes that everyone deserves to feel like a boss; whether they’re the CEO or starting their first internship. She encourages everyone to go after their dreams, no matter how big or small, or what lemon life has handed them.Make Lemonade is a design-forward coworking environment, where the coffee is strong, the lighting is bright, and phone calls can be made without worrying who might be making a racket beside you. Th...2021-05-1927 min
Southpoint LivingMay 19, 2021 / Interview With Sarah Haefling, Elevate Podcast Co.Welcome to the fourth episode of The Southpoint Living Podcast, featuring news and interviews from Kingsville, Leamington and surrounding area. Hosted by the publishers of Southpoint Living magazine and the Southpoint Sun newspaper.
In this episode, Melissa Hopper, Creative Director of Southpoint Publishing & Editor of Southpoint Living Magazine, will be speaking with Mark Ribble, Editor of the Southpoint Sun to discuss current local news being featured in the Southpoint Sun Newspaper this week and of course fun trivia questions you can play along with! Melissa will then be interviewing Sarah Haefling, founder of Elevate Podcast Co...2021-05-1931 min
Made it HappenBehind the Scenes of Starting A Music School with Featherstone Music & Performing Arts CompanyThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Ava Droski, founder of Featherstone Music & Performing Arts Company and Author of ‘Photos of a Wren.'Ava Droski is a local entrepreneur and author from Windsor, ON. In 2019, she opened a music school in Walkerville - Featherstone Music & Performing Arts Company. She also took the leap into the publishing process for her debut fiction novel, ‘Photos of a Wren’ the same year.Ava graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from the University of Windsor in 2016 and moved to Toronto where she taught professionally for two ye...2021-05-1331 minMade it HappenSetting Non-Negotiables and the Power of Habits with Sam Wallace, Health & Wellness CoachSam Wallace is an Entrepreneur, Fitness Cover Model, Fat Loss Specialist, and Health and Wellness Coach. She is the Founder + CEO of Sam Wallace Fitness, an online personal training company where she specializes in helping her clients with weight loss and creating lifelong sustainability, based out of Phoenix, Arizona.Samantha is passionate in helping other individuals regain their quality of life and helping her clients instill health and fitness into their everyday lives almost seamlessly. Her goal is to educate and empower men and women on the importance of their health and wellness through her online presence.2021-05-1141 minMade it HappenFrom Blog to Business: Building an Apparel Brand with Après ActifThis episode is featuring Lauren Kurtz, founder of Après Actif!Après Actif is a minimalist lifestyle apparel brand inspired by ski + snowboard culture. It started as the pursuit of a better state of mind. We push ourselves out of our comfort zones and celebrate the small wins on a daily basis. Chasing the after-sport endorphin rush to experience the Après lifestyle. Après Actif, strives to create minimalist apparel that can weather many seasons, but more importantly - their mission is to inspire our community to do just the same.2021-05-0421 min
Made it HappenLessons Learned as an Entrepreneur & Navigating Negativity with Maureen LucasThis week's episode is featuring Maureen Lucas, founder of LucasWorks!Maureen is the Former President and CEO of LucasWorks!, a successful recruitment firm in Southwestern Ontario with offices in Windsor, Kitchener and London. Maureen was in business for thirteen years and for the last eight years she was one of Canada’s most successful female owned businesses, as acknowledged and ranked by Profit Magazine. She sold her business in 2017 to a large Canadian staffing firm.Maureen is very active in her community and is currently involved on the Executive Board of the Windsor Essex Regional Ch...2021-04-2233 minMade it HappenNever Too Young to Start Your Business with Emma YamamotoThis week's episode is featuring Emma Yamamoto, founder of Emma's Accessories!"My name is Emma Yamamoto and I am 17 years old and attend high school in Brampton, Ontario. I started my small business during one of the most challenging times of my life and despite any difficulties faced, I have been able to grow my business to what it is today. My idea for my small business started around April and I released my website at the start of June. Due to covid, I was temporarily laid off at my job working retail, school was all online...2021-04-1925 min
Made it HappenFinding the Right Business Partner with AggregateThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Eryn and Janet, owners of Shop Aggregate, BeeKeeper Food Wraps & Bubble Gums Ltd!Aggregate is a collective boutique specializing in small decor, eclectic giftware and accessories, sustainable necessities, and everyday essentials for families. They are located in the heart of the shopping and food & beverage scene in Windsor ON, at 1505 Ottawa Street.Janet is the owner, founder, creator, maker, web designer, social media rep, communications lead, head of customer experience and the dreamer behind the business and brand of Bubble Gums Ltd. In what seemed like a pretty...2021-03-3142 minMade it HappenOvercoming Self-Doubt as an Entrepreneur & Recording Artist with Crystal McGrathThis week's guest is Crystal McGrath, a Country Pop recording artist and songwriter from Calgary, Alberta! In September 2019, Crystal released the Room to Breathe EP, and her latest release “Game On” inspired by artists such as Maren Morris, Carrie Underwood and Christina Aguilara is out September 2020.“Game On” is a song to empower women to go after what they want, whether it be a dance at a club or going after the CEO position of a company. Produced by Juno- Award Winning Producer Spencer Cheyne(Brett Kissell, Jocelyn Alice), it is a feel good get up and d...2021-03-2232 min
Made it HappenThe Power of Social Media & What it Means to be Authentic as a Brand with Culture Shock JewelryThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Kat Pasquach, founder of Culture Shock Jewelry!Indigenous-owned and family-operated, Culture Shock Jewelry's handcrafted business strives to create amazing jewelry and crafts that you will love. Living in the most southern city in Canada, they work hard to make sure that people from all over the world love their authentic pieces.Their family is from the James Bay region and their work has spanned four generations of Cree women who have dedicated hours of planning, creating, and sharing products that they are proud of. We talk a...2021-03-1133 minMade it HappenFinding Community as a Homemaker & Entrepreneur with Rachel ValenterosThis week's episode is featuring Rachel Valenteros!Rachel is a homemaker and founder of creative studio Toto + Tess, & vintage shop Waipahe Co. She is also the Chapter Leader for San Diego Business Babes! With degrees in Fashion Design and Business Marketing, with 12 years of experience in business including designing for Guess and being the Director of Client Services for a boutique CPA Firm in San Diego.We talk about:- Becoming a homemaker and starting multiple businesses- How she got involved with San Diego Business Babes and becoming a chapter...2021-03-0349 min
Made it HappenTaking Control of Your Life & Business with Heather ChauvinThis week's WE RISE segment is featuring Heather Chauvin!Heather Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women conquer their fears and become leaders at work and home.Drawing from her professional experience as a social worker and her life experience raising three boys, Heather created a signature approach to help her clients create and enjoy sustainability, profitability and ease in business and life.She is the host of the Mom Is In Control Podcast where she reveals her most vulnerable truths about womanhood, marriage, parenting, living through stage 4 cancer and...2021-02-2545 min
Made it HappenAmplifying Small Businesses Through Social Media with Kierstyn PareThis week's WE RISE segment is featuring Kierstyn Pare! Kierstyn Pare is a Social Media Manager and Brand Designer with a passion for making an impact on the lives of those around her. With every project she takes on, she aims to empower business owners to bring their brand story to life through intentional and authentic marketing tactics so that they feel good about showing up both in person and online. She has a well-rounded knowledge base in design, copywriting, social media management, email marketing, consulting and strategy.Kierstyn's career in social media began almost t...2021-02-1832 minMade it HappenCreating a Healthy Relationship with Food & Setting Intentions over Resolutions with Stellar EatsThis week's episode is featuring Stella Speigel, founder of Stellar Eats!Stella is a Holistic Nutritionist (CNP), Recipe Developer and Writer behind the popular wellness blog Stellar Health and founder of Stellar Eats. Prior to entering the wellness world, she struggled with disordered eating for many years. Now, the driving force between all of her entrepreneurial endeavours is to help people cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. She wants people to understand that nourishing foods can be delicious and that wellness does not have to mean sacrifice or restriction. This mission-driven ambition is shared...2021-02-0936 min
Made it HappenEntrepreneurship is a Journey, Not a Destination with EPICentreThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Sydney Thompson & Layan Barakat of EPICentre!Layan is a driven marketing professional with experience in public relations, social media marketing, event planning, and fundraising. As the EPICentre Marketing coordinator, Layan has the opportunity to immerse herself in the world of entrepreneurship and learn about all the amazing startups in the Windsor-Essex Community. Layan is also a blogger with a YouTube channel (Layan Bee) that's aimed at discussing issues of wellness, mental health, and more. Sydney leads several programs and multifaceted projects as a Program Lead at EPICentre, UWindsor...2021-02-0437 minMade it HappenLove Thigh Self and Pushing Out of Your Comfort Zone in Business with Thigh SocietyThis week's episode is featuring Marnie Consky, Founder and CEO of Thigh Society!Marnie Consky is the Founder, CEO and Chief Anti-Chafing Champion of Thigh Society, a niche undergarment brand offering moisture-wicking, breathable, and discreet boxer brief underwear for women that prevent inner thigh chafing and provide modesty coverage. Without any formal apparel, marketing, or e-Commerce experience, Marnie developed innovative anti-chafing slip shorts as a new product category. She built an online brand that has been self-funded and profitable since it launched in July of 2009. In 2020, the brand reached two major milestones - hitting 2MM in r...2021-01-2639 min
Made it HappenA Journey of Wellness & Mental Health to Entrepreneurship with Synergy WellnessThis WE RISE episode is featuring Stephanie Santos, owner and founder of Synergy Wellness. "I began my journey into the world of wellness and holistic modalities years ago, following a very low point in my life. I suffered with severe anxiety and depression and I had no idea why I felt this way or how to help myself. My journey almost came to an end but I truly believe that this did not transpire for a reason. I realized that I have more to achieve in this life, a reason to be here and I promised myself t...2021-01-2117 minMade it HappenGetting Creative & Shaking Up the Event Industry with Lynzie KentThis episode is featuring Lynzie Kent, founder of Love by Lynzie & Pop-Up Chapel Co.!Lynzie is a multi-passionate, creative entrepreneur whose work spans weddings, events, content creation, art, design, music and more. Lynzie began Love by Lynzie Events & Design in 2011 and has since planned and designed hundreds of weddings and corporate events. She is the founder of two other successful businesses- Electric Blonde Entertainment and The Pop-Up Chapel Co. Her background of experience is eclectic- from travelling North America in a touring band to hosting two TV shows (Post My Party and Crazy Beautiful Weddings) to dropping...2021-01-2036 minMade it HappenBecoming a Full-Time Influencer Through Authenticity & Consistency with Your Girl KarlyThis episode is featuring Your Girl Karly! Karly Polkosnik is a Canadian lifestyle influencer and content creator. When she's not sharing wellness hacks, spreading light in the body confidence community, or crushing her business goals, you can find her every Tuesday and Thursday speaking on Hey Bitches Podcast. Hey Bitches Podcast is Canada's Top 5 Sexuality podcast that brings hilarious dating stories, hookup horrors, & raw emotions all together each and every week. You can also catch Karly dancing away on TikTok while sharing business, dating, and life stories to her audience of 280k+ and working to bridge the size-inclusivity gap...2021-01-1937 min
Made it HappenThe Creation of Made it Happen & Elevating the Podcast Industry with Sarah HaeflingIntroducing the first episode of season 2, and first-ever solo episode! In today's episode, the founder and host of Made it Happen, Sarah Haefling, will be talking about starting this podcast, where the idea came from, and how it has evolved from starting in May of 2019. She talks about the fears of starting the podcast and starting her own business. This leads to the exciting announcement of starting her own business, Elevate Podcast Co. Through the podcast and the amazing partnerships made, she has seen the power of podcasting and storytelling, and how it can benefit entrepreneurs & businesses...2021-01-1816 min
Made it HappenEmpowering Female Food Entrepreneurs with COOK-UP Inc.This month's special edition episode in partnership with the Libro-EPIC Social Initiative is featuring COOK-UP Inc. COOK-UP Inc. is a social enterprise that believes that boosting female entrepreneurs who want to build a thriving business by doing what they love will have a transformative impact, not just for the entrepreneurs, but for our entire community. Female food entrepreneurs still face disproportionately higher risks and barriers to market entry. This imbalance is further amplified for people of color, particularly women. As a result, talented entrepreneurs miss out on the opportunity to contribute their gifts to their community; and t...2021-01-1535 min
Made it HappenFinding a Passion for Design with Timber + PlumbThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Markie Tuckett, founder of Timber + Plumb!Markie was recently named one of the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA) Top Thirty Under 30 as well as the DesignHounds Kitchen Design Influencer of the Year! As accomplished as she is thus far, Markie has always had a love for anything design related. From a young age, her passion for design developed into more than just a hobby and she started applying her personal design style to participate and even win awards. It was there, that she realized he...2020-12-1733 min
Made it HappenCreating Social Impact with GreenerBins & Grown Lady GarmentsThis month's special edition episode in partnership with the Libro-EPIC Social Initiative is featuring GreenerBins & Grown Lady Garments!More than ever before, we face several social and environmental challenges across the globe. These challenges are often complex, multilayered and have great impact on local and global communities and regions. Social entrepreneurship welcomes changemakers to be strategic and creative in tackling some of these challenges and are usually known for implementing widespread improvements in society. Every month on the 15th we will be highlighting a local social enterprise! This months episode is featuring Dane & Alley, founders of GreenerBins...2020-12-1542 min
Made it HappenMoving Through Defining Moments with Wellbeing with LoraThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Lora Colautti, a yoga teacher & studio owner, wellbeing mentor, coach and influencer. She opened Yoga with Lora 6 years ago and has recently evolved her wellbeing business by branding under her name and offering new wellbeing products and services online, including the Wellbeing Love Notes ebook and Workbook.During life’s defining moments, from her younger sister’s passing to her own rectal cancer diagnoses and treatment, Lora has been able to maintain a connection to what feels right for her, including how she runs her business. She believes everyone has life e...2020-12-1035 minMade it HappenBecoming a Hotel and Restaurant Influencer with Courtney ToddThis episode is featuring Courtney Todd, a Hotel and Restaurant Influencer. Courtney is on a constant journey to explore unique experiences and share them with her followers to help promote and create enjoyable memories. "You work hard. You save your money. You don’t have the opportunity to go out often. I am here for you to take the chance of trying out new opportunities, so you don’t have to waste your time or money on restaurants or hotels that aren’t worth it." Courtney Todd.She wants you to enjoy your nights out, indulge...2020-12-0726 min
Made it HappenOwnership of IP, Founders Most Valuable Asset with Myra TawfikThis week's Special Edition episode brought to you by WEtech Alliance is featuring Myra Tawfik, Professor of Law and EPICentre Professor of IP Commercialization and Strategy. Professor Tawfik is an expert in intellectual property law. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of copyright law, trademark law, international IP law, IP strategy and IP legal history.We talk about:- Her career and how she ended up in law- What IP is and the different types of Intellectual Property- What every startup/founder should know about IP2020-12-0342 minMade it HappenTravelling Around the World to Find Entrepreneurship with Penny LightThis week's episode is featuring Penny Light, founder of a Marketing Agency, Travel Company, Clothing Boutique Store, and much more! Penny Light, a native of Canada where she thrived for 19 years in various different roles for some Fortune 500 companies on major brands such as Coke, Danone, Kellogg and Pepsi/Frito Lay. Other than an appreciation for the things she learnt along the way she really doesn’t care much about any of that corporate stuff. She traded her suit, heels and condo in the concrete jungle for bare feet in the sand and falling asleep under a blanket of st...2020-11-3034 min
Made it HappenTaking a Business to the Next Level with Paglione Estate WineryThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Sandra Paglione, owner of Paglione Estate Winery.Passionate about hospitality and travel, Sandra has enjoyed an illustrious career in the industry for over 10 years, but despite having vineyards on a vision board in her early 20’s, she never would have dreamed she would be at the helm of a winery one day. She began her career with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, armed with a diploma in International Business and a specialized Finance degree in Hospitality and Tourism. Her first role was in Worldwide Sales at their corporate headquarters in...2020-11-2637 minMade it HappenLearning that Less is More with a Business Startup CoachJessica Silverman is a Business Startup Coach to aspiring entrepreneurs seeking greater clarity + simplicity to live their true life’s purpose. Through her coaching, she guides her clients with mind-body empowerment tools to spark the transformation of a physical and spiritual awakening to live + feel her most ALIVE self.At an even deeper level, the core foundation of her teachings unleash a deep understanding of one's energy, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. From the place of energy insight, she can awaken this wisdom towards healing, enlightenment, and a deeper awareness of one's divine purpose.We...2020-11-2331 min
Made it HappenBehind the Scenes of Running Magnolia RanchThis week's WE RISE episode is featuring Linda & Gloria, owners of Magnolia Ranch! When Linda & Gloria began working together with the Neighbourhood Charitable Alliance (NCA) on the Spring Bling Gala, they realized how similar their work ethic was as well as their "eye for design". They have established a reputation that you can trust and are excited to use their skills to work together and make the vision for Magnolia Ranch come to life. This gorgeous, four bedroom, newly renovated house is much more than a Bed and Breakfast. It's a magnificent property with stunning views everywhere you look...2020-11-1935 min
Made it HappenHalf Step Away with the Libro-EPIC Social Impact InitiativeNew Special Edition Segment in partnership with the Libro-EPIC Social Impact Initiative!More than ever before, we face several social and environmental challenges across the globe. These challenges are often complex, multilayered and have great impact on local and global communities and regions. Social entrepreneurship welcomes changemakers to be strategic and creative in tackling some of these challenges and are usually known for implementing widespread improvements in society. Every month on the 15th we will be highlighting a local social enterprise! This months episode is featuring Half Step Away:Half Step Away is a full-inclusion...2020-11-1533 min
Made it HappenBuilding a Strong Brand Presence with Lunar & Co.This week's WE RISE Episode is featuring Shelby Pearce, founder of Lunar & Co.Shelby grew up in a small town in South Western Ontario called Wallaceburg. Following high school, she moved to the big city of Toronto and began a career in the non-profit sector organizing leadership tours and speaking in front of thousands of youth Canada-wide. She also led international volunteer opportunities in Kenya, Ecuador and Mexico working with local communities and building much needed infrastructure. After going back to school at 24 and studying Advertising and Marketing, she brought her expertise to a communication and blockchain...2020-11-1227 minMade it HappenHow to Become a Productive Entrepreneur with Alyssa ColemanAlyssa is a Productivity Strategist for creative entrepreneurs and founder of Your Most Profitable Quarter Yet. A recovering procrastinator herself, she became obsessed with figuring out how the Oprah’s, the Beyoncé’s, and the Marie Forleo’s of the world were running empires, staying creative AF, and making it all look easy. As soon as she figured this out, her business did a complete 180. She mastered the exact process to take entrepreneurs from over-worked and under-slept to productive, profitable and FREE, and, from that, the Freedom Rebellion was born.Alys...2020-11-1030 min