EP #39: Is That Social Purpose Organization A Scam?
Fraud and misrepresentation are unfortunately common problems in the social purpose space. As we wrap up Fraud Awareness month in Canada, I think it’s important to touch on how to better ensure that companies are actually doing the social or environmental things they claim to do. The popularity of social purpose in business has brought […]
EP #27: DIOSA Designs Inc. with Kim Hickman and Katie Thompson
Today, you’ll get to hear from the awesome mother-daughter duo Kim Hickman and Katie Thompson, who are the masterminds behind DIOSA Designs Inc. They share their passion for supporting women and how they do just that with thoughtfully designed, multi-functioning backpacks specifically designed to serve women. They also share many of the lessons and insights […]
EP #25: Celebrating and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses with Abygail and Ashleigh Montague
Abygail and Ashleigh Montague are two of the three sisters who founded Blk Owned HAMONT, an open resource to find and support black-owned businesses in the Greater Hamilton, Ontario area. Their mission is to celebrate, showcase, explore, and support black-owned businesses by creating a sustainable and thriving black-owned economy. In this episode, we’re diving into […]
EP #15: A Behind the Scenes Look at Sandra D’Souza with Tracey Bissett
Today we will be taking a different approach to this podcast. Tracey Bissett, President and Founder of Bissett Financial Fitness, the host of the Young Money podcast and my friend, is going to be interviewing me to get a better sense of who I am and how this podcast came to be. In this episode, […]
EP #09: Celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship
You’ve probably heard me mention SheEO on every episode so far, but there’s a reason for that! It’s an amazing organization, and today I’m deep-diving into what SheEO is and how I became involved as an Activator five years ago. Listen in as I share how SheEO is impacting the lives and businesses of female […]