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The Human Side of Business PodcastSusan Richards- Crunching NumbersSend us a textHi and a warm welcome to Episode #47 of The Elevate Business Podcast. We have the pleasure of introducing you to Susan Richards who has worked firsthand as a virtual CFO across industries for the past decade.As co-founder of numbercrunch, she’s combining her entrepreneurial spirit and accounting experience to empower businesses through strategic financial guidance and support. Susan also supports the Ottawa business community as the Co-Chair of the board of Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards. Susan is a past Director at Kanata North Business Asso...2021-08-3028 min
Beginner WomenEquality, Hope & the Long Game of Change with Paulette SeniorIn this episode Paulette Senior joins host Katharine Cornfield to share her inspiring personal and professional journey; elaborate on the vital work to underway at the Canadian Women's Foundation; and explore what the future might look like for a new generation of girls and young women. Listen in to learn why it's never too early to support girls' well-being, why advocating for societal change is a long game, and what role you can play in creating gender equality every day.Episode Highlights:Discover what life is really like for girls in Canada today; what challenges and...2020-03-0900 min
Beginner WomenExploring Intersectionality at Early Career with Dr. Golnaz GolnaraghiIn this Episode of Beginner Women, join host Katharine Cornfield as she and Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi discuss gender, diversity and the importance of developing future leaders. Tune in to learn how best to support young women as they navigate and advance their careers, especially for those with overlapping aspects to their identity. Discover how Golnaz's own lived experience has informed her research and inspired her to create Accelerate Her Future™.Episode Highlights:Learn the practical steps Golnaz followed to navigate the transition from Marketing Manager for a multi-national to academic, and the key relationship that made an...2020-02-2100 min
Beginner WomenBuilding A Radically Inclusive Digital Future with Tanya WoodsIn this Episode of Beginner Women, join host Katharine Cornfield as she and Tanya Woods discuss our digital future, demystify big concepts like Blockchain and Bitcoin, and explore what we, collectively, must do to ensure a new generation of diverse young women are not just included in, but are actively building our brave new world. Constantly evolving, technology will never stop, and it is no longer practical to 'leave it to the experts'. The key instead is to acknowledge its presence, dig into the learning, and stay engaged.Tune in to this forward-looking conversation and learn why...2020-01-3100 min
Beginner WomenSupporting Girls Through Early Career Choices: Practical Tips from a Professional with Maureen McCannIn this episode of Beginner Women, host Katharine Cornfield is joined by Maureen McCann, founder of ProMotion Career Solutions a BC-based company that helps people get unstuck from unhappy careers by promoting their natural aptitudes, talents, and experiences to land jobs they truly love. An expert in resume writing and job search tactics, Maureen works with executives across Canada to power their next career step.Listen in as Katharine and Maureen discuss value of career development for young women, the importance of experiential learning, and what it will really take to thrive in the future of work...2020-01-1700 min
Beginner WomenThe Value of Storytelling by Women Entrepreneurs with Susan RichardsIn this episode of Beginner Women, Susan joins host Katharine Cornfield to talk about financial literacy for female founders, diversity and inclusion within organizations, and the value of real-life role models and storytelling when it comes to piquing interest in a career path.Episode Highlights:Recognize that girls and young women aren’t behind when it comes to understanding money – they already have what they need to succeed.Discover the link between business models and capital streams, and why these building blocks matter.Learn what it takes to drive organizations forward through diversity and inclusion and what...2019-12-1300 min
Beginner WomenThe Power of Meaningful Mentorship for Young Women with Chantal BrineIn this Episode of Beginner Women, host Katharine Cornfield is joined by Chantal Brine, CEO of En Point, an organization that leverages strategy, meaningful connections, and mentorship to help young people find their passions and transform that knowledge into careers they love.Listen in as Chantal and Katharine explore what authentic mentor/mentee relationships look like, the role mentors play in supporting young women to rise and thrive in the workforce, and how you can be the kind of mentor the Beginner Women in your life need. Episode Highlights: Learn how listening and coaching ca...2019-12-0600 min
Beginner WomenMoney Matters: Differentiating between Personal and Business Finance with Nancy WilsonNancy joins podcast host Katharine Cornfield to explore why it’s important for #BeginnerWomen to differentiate between personal and business finance, why accounting isn’t as boring as it sounds, and how important role models really are when it comes to financial behaviours. Listen in to hear Nancy share insights from her career journey, highlight the challenges she faced along the way, and how the CWCC is levelling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. Episode Highlights:Learn more about top challenges faced by women in business, including access to capital.Discover key money management basics #beginnerwomen need...2019-11-2900 min
Beginner WomenNavigating the Transition from Education to Entry-Level Employment with Graham DonaldIn this episode of Beginner Women, join host Katharine Cornfield and Graham Donald, Founder & President of Brainstorm Strategy Group, as they discuss what’s inside the minds of post-secondary students as they approach graduation, navigate the school to work transition, and figure out their first steps into entry-level employment. Tune in to learn how you can help support this major milestone for the Beginner Women in your life.Episode Highlights:Discover what’s top of mind at graduation and why it’s ok if bold ambitions take a back seat to getting grounded.Learn what employers are lo...2019-11-2200 min
Beginner WomenRising to Challenge Conventional Thinking with Rhiannon RosalindAs CEO and owner of the Economic Club of Canada (a position she assumed at just 26 years old) and founder of the Junior Economic Club, Rhiannon stands out for more than just her success as a young woman in the midst of Toronto’s male-dominated C-suite crowd. Not only has she taken her seat at the table, Rhiannon is also using her influence to challenge establishment thinking, create long-lasting social impact in underserved communities, and encourage financial well-being among youth.In this episode of Beginner Women, Rhiannon and host Katharine Cornfield discuss:✔ Rhiannon’s personal journe...2019-11-1500 min
Beginner WomenProblem-Solving and Purpose: Changing the Career Conversation with Jean Philippe MichelIn this episode of Beginner Women, host Katharine Cornfield is joined by Jean-Philippe (JP) Michel, founder of SparkPath, a company helping young people to create extraordinary careers by exploring the real-world challenges that inspire them. Through SparkPath, Jean-Phillipe is working to pivot the career conversation away from job title ambitions toward problem-solving and purpose.In this episode, Katharine and Jean-Philippe explore: Purpose-driven, rather than title-driven, career development models. Encouraging Beginner Women to adopt a problem-solving mindset that reframes challenges as opportunities.Equipping Beginner Women with the skills they need to solve the problems they are passionate ab...2019-11-0100 min
Beginner WomenBeyond Business: Entrepreneurship, Experience & Career Readiness with Albert WongIn this episode of Beginner Women, Albert Wong, Director of Junior Achievement Ottawa at the Ottawa Network for Education, joins Katharine Cornfield to share how and why experiential learning, entrepreneurial skills development, networking and mentorship early in a girl’s life will help her navigate her career and education choices, regardless of what field(s) she decides to pursue. They also discuss the value of experience in building confidence and leadership skills, especially outside of school.ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FROM EPISODE 3:✔ The link between entrepreneurial skills and career readiness.✔ The value of mentorship for girls...2019-10-2500 min
Beginner WomenMaking Space for Young Women in Civic Life with Caro LoutfiHow can we encourage youth, particularly young women, to continue to show up, use their voices, and be increasingly engaged in decision-making at the polls and beyond?As Caro Loutfi, Executive Director at Apathy is Boring, a national non-partisan organization working to engage youth in democracy explains, the path to getting young women involved starts with – but doesn’t stop at – inviting them to participate.In this episode of Beginner Women, Loutfi and host Katharine Cornfield discuss:✔ The ways young people are influencing change in both informal and informal civic spaces.✔ The barrie...2019-10-1800 min
Beginner WomenEmpowering Girls Around the World with Mara O'Brien-JamesIn this debut episode, O’Brien-James joins Katharine to:✔ Celebrate the strength, power and potential of girls and young women.✔ Discuss the impact of nurturing ambition and leadership among girls and young women in Canada and globally.✔ Share insights into the influence of parents, educators, and others on girls and young women through their language, expectations, and actions.✔ Share actionable steps you can take to spark leadership, activism and global citizenship among the girls and young women in your life.For more from ambiSHEous™ and the Beginner Women Podcast, follow us on...2019-10-1100 min
Beginner WomenBeginner Women TrailerWelcome to Beginner Women, a podcast where we talk to experts, thought leaders and extraordinary women about the leadership and career development of girls and young women. Katharine Cornfield, founder of ambiSHEous™ and host of Beginner Women, explores how to nurture the ambition and change the game for the beginner women in our lives.Beginner Women launches October 2019.Stay up to date with all things Beginner Women on Twitter at @ambiSHEousAbout Care CanadaAbout ambiSHEousAbout #FridaysforFuture , a climate action movement started by Greta Thunberg2019-08-2600 min
Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs[FFL 274] NumberCrunch CEO Susan Richards on The Power of Practical SolutionsSusan Richards is an entrepreneur, accountant, and the Co-Founder of two highly successful businesses - Numbercrunch, Inc., and Givopoly. Numbercrunch is a forward-thinking accounting support company focused on helping startups and small and mid-sized enterprises manage their business finances through Virtual CFO, accounting, and bookkeeping services. Keep Reading >> In 2012, she founded Givopoly, an online gift delivery marketplace in Ottawa, Canada that provides local customers and organizations with cost-effective, fun Employee Rewards and Recognition products. Susan has previously served on the boards of several organizations, including the CMA of Ontario, Equal Voice, and the Advisory Board...2018-06-2151 min