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Episode 39: Leading with Heart: Jill De Chavez on Building a People-First Business in Social Impact
With Jill De Chavez · Jul 2025
Jill De Chavez, the dynamic owner of Briteweb. This digital agency manages the online presence of mission-driven organizations, such as the David Suzuki Foundation. After years of overseeing large…
46 min - 381 hr 4 min
Episode 38: Virtual Healing Revolution: Nick Vassev on Building the Future of VR Therapeutics
With Nick Vassev · Jul 2025
Nik Vassev, the founder of NovoBeing. This VR therapeutics company integrates meditation, breathwork, and mental wellness into the healthcare system through the use of immersive technology. Nik…
1 hr 4 min - 3743 min
Episode 37: From Corporate to Craft: Zahir Rajani on Reviving Family Legacy in Luxury Tailoring
With Zahir Rajani · Jul 2025
Zahir Rajani, the brilliant mind behind The Sartorial Shop, one of Vancouver’s most refined custom suit boutiques. Zahir didn't start in fashion; he originally came from the world of commercial real…
43 min - 3651 min
Episode 36: Beauty with Purpose: Missy MacKintosh on Redefining the Industry
With Missy MacKintosh · Jun 2025
Missy MacKintosh, founder of MisMacK Clean Cosmetics, who is leading a powerful shift in the beauty industry. From working behind the scenes as a professional makeup artist to building her own…
51 min - 351 hr
Episode 35: Building Better Systems: Marc Wandler on Purpose, People & Innovation
With Marc Wandler · Jun 2025
Marc Wandler, a founder and forward-thinking entrepreneur, to explore what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up. Marc shares his journey of creating systems and solutions that…
1 hr - 3451 min
Episode 34: Owning Your Voice: The Creative Journey of Mia Fiona Kut
With Mia Fiona Kut · Jun 2025
Since Mia Fiona Kut’s name was mispronounced at the beginning of the interview, we would like to offer our sincere apologies and gratitude for her gracious understanding. In this episode, Shane…
51 min - 3354 min
Episode 33: Lessons in Resilience: The Leadership Journey of Cathline James
With Cathline James · Jun 2025
Cathline James, founder of Wise Bites, a bold leader, visionary entrepreneur, and woman of deep faith. Cathline opens up about the real story behind her success, one filled with perseverance, tough…
54 min - 321 hr 8 min
Episode 32: The Path of Purpose: Viggy Venkat’s Story of Service and Growth
With Viggy Venkat · Jun 2025
Viggy Venkat, CEO of Tocha Foods, a passionate community leader, and a creative mind dedicated to building spaces that empower others. Viggy shares his personal and professional journey, explaining…
1 hr 8 min - 3131 min
Episode 31: From Passion to Impact: How Glyn Lewis Creates Community
With Glyn Lewis · Jun 2025
Glyn Lewis, a visionary leader and community builder with a deep passion for creating meaningful change. Glyn shares his journey through advocacy, leadership, and the lessons he’s learned from…
31 min - 3043 min
Episode 30: Creating Wellness from Within: A Conversation with Maria Porcellato
With Maria Porcellato · Jun 2025
Maria Porcellato opens up about her journey into the wellness space, sharing how her own experiences with stress and burnout led her to pursue a more intentional, healing-centred life. She reflects…
43 min - 2939 min
Episode 29: Building Trust and Financial Wellness in Business with Antonio Zivanovic of ElektraFi
With Antonio Zivanovic · Jun 2025
Antonio Zivanovic, founder of ElektraFi, a company dedicated to democratizing financial wellness through innovative employer-based platforms. Antonio shares his entrepreneurial journey from corporate…
39 min - 2835 min
Episode 28: Fixing Food Waste at Scale: How Jessica Regan is Turning Surplus into Social Impact with FoodMesh
With Jessica Regan · Jun 2025
Jessica Regan, founder and CEO of FoodMesh, shares her mission to tackle one of Canada’s most pressing issues: food waste. With nearly half of the country's food going to waste while one in four…
35 min - 271 hr 46 min
Episode 27: From Rock Bottom to Rocket Fuel: Brett Bilon on Resilience in Business and Life
With Brett Bilon · Jun 2025
Brett Bilon, co-founder of Plume Science, shares his journey of building a pioneering beauty brand alongside his wife and business partner. Plume Science began as an R&D project to develop safe…
1 hr 46 min - 261 hr 9 min
Episode 26: Fueling Ambition Naturally: How Beata Antoninas Turned a Kitchen Fix into Amino Balls Inc.
With Beata Antoninas · Jun 2025
Beata Antoninas, founder of Amino Balls Inc., shares how a personal struggle with sugar cravings, fitness competition pressures, and disordered eating inspired the creation of a better-for-you snack…
1 hr 9 min - 251 hr 12 min
Episode 25: Purpose Over Profit: Emma Smith on Building Zimt Chocolates with Compassion and Conscious Leadership
With Emma Smith · Jun 2025
Emma Smith, founder of Zimt Chocolates, shares the story of building a plant-based, ethical chocolate brand from scratch. Motivated by a deep sense of purpose, Emma set out to create a company rooted…
1 hr 12 min - 241 hr 2 min
Episode 24: From Chef to Startup: Tony Ferreira on Reinventing the Food Hall Model with MOD Kitchen
With Tony Ferreira · Jun 2025
Tony Ferreira, chef, former restaurant group director, and now co-founder of MOD Kitchen, shares his evolution from culinary leader to startup operator. After helping scale a hospitality group from 1…
1 hr 2 min - 2341 min
Episode 23: Reimagining Cannabis: Sameer Padamsey on Building a Wellness-First Brand in a Regulated Industry
With Sameer Padamsey · Jun 2025
Sameer Padamsey, co-founder of Ufeelu, shares how he's carving out a new category in cannabis focused entirely on wellness. Rather than intoxicating effects, Sameer’s CBD-based products are designed…
41 min - 2247 min
Episode 22: Leading with Heart: How Paige Abbott is Redefining Therapy Through Culture, Community, and Conscious Growth
With Paige Abbott · Jun 2025
Paige Abbott, registered psychologist and founder of Sana Psychological, shares how she evolved from solo practice to leading a growing team of mental health professionals in Calgary. With a…
47 min - 2147 min
Episode 21: From Farm to Face: How Nancy Wingham is Redefining Skincare with Purpose and Pecans
With Nancy Wingham · Jun 2025
Nancy Wingham, founder of Nuez Acres, shares her inspiring journey of turning a small family pecan farm in Mexico into a sustainable beauty brand sold across North America. What began as a mission to…
47 min - 2043 min
Episode 20: From Dermapure to Recess: How Marilyne Gagne is Redefining Wellness & Human Connection
With Marilyne Gagne · Jun 2025
Marilyne Gagne, the visionary behind the Dermapure clinic empire and co-founder of Recess, shares her remarkable journey from small-town beginnings to leading one of Canada’s most successful…
43 min - 1952 min
Episode 19: Building Beauty & Belonging: How Lisa Marie Blair Grew The Skin Girls into a Vancouver Staple
With Lisa Marie Blair · Jun 2025
Lisa Marie Blair, founder of The Skin Girls, one of Vancouver’s top medical aesthetics clinics. Lisa shares how she transitioned from a one-room setup in Chinatown to a thriving six-room clinic that…
52 min - 1844 min
Episode 18: Bleeding-Edge Innovation: How Linda Biggs and Joni Are Disrupting Period Care with Purpose
With Linda Biggs · Jun 2025
Linda Biggs, co-founder and CEO of Joni, a modern period care company that’s redefining a stagnant industry with innovation, impact, and integrity. Linda shares how Joni built a devoted community…
44 min - 171 hr 26 min
Episode 17: Engineering Impact: How Leigh Christie is Building the Future Through Radical Culture and Deep Tech
With Leigh Christie · Jun 2025
Leigh Christie, co-founder of MistyWest, a Vancouver-based engineering firm that designs intelligent and connected devices, ranging from rugged IoT sensors to AI-powered vision systems, for companies…
1 hr 26 min - 1651 min
Episode 16: Rviita’s Rise: How Karly Jacobsen Built a Better Energy Drink and a Purpose-Driven Team
With Karly Jacobsen · Jun 2025
Karly Jacobsen, co-founder of Rviita, the first non-carbonated, better-for-you energy drink delivered in innovative pouch packaging. Inspired by a close friend’s energy drink-related heart scare…
51 min - 1545 min
Episode 15: From Banana Brownies to a National Brand: Joao Ribeiro’s Journey with Elements Brazil
With Joao Ribeiro · Jun 2025
Joao (John) Ribeiro, founder of Elements Brazil, to hear the remarkable story of how he went from importing a failed shipment of banana-based snacks to building a thriving food distribution company…
45 min - 1455 min
Episode 14: Beyond Elon: Jerry Kroll on Electric Cars, Longevity, and Changing the Future
With Jerry Kroll · Jun 2025
What do electric cars and human longevity have in common? Jerry Kroll, founder of Jevity Life Science and pioneer in electric vehicles, explains how both are part of a bold mission to create a…
55 min - 1354 min
Episode 13: Rewiring the Mind: Doron Meir on Mental Wellness, Focus, and the Future of VR with Float
With Doron Meir · Jun 2025
Doron Meir, CEO and founder of FloatVR, a mental wellness platform using generative virtual reality to help users reset, refocus, and recharge. Inspired by his challenges with ADHD and emotional…
54 min - 1251 min
Episode 12: Compassion Is Always in Style: Building a Luxury Vegan Brand with Desiree Dupuis
With Desiree Dupuis · Jun 2025
Desiree Dupuis, founder of Voes & Co., a pioneering vegan luxury footwear brand that redefines fashion with compassion and sustainability. Desiree shares how a personal need for stylish, animal-free…
51 min - 1154 min
Episode 11: From Blender to Empire: Dan Crosby on Scaling Canadian Protein, Leadership & Relentless Execution
With Dan Crosby · Jun 2025
Dan Crosby, founder of CanadianProtein.com and BioSteel! Dan shares his no-BS journey from blending supplements in his kitchen to running two large-scale manufacturing facilities and managing a…
54 min - 101 hr 1 min
Episode 10: Innovating Women's Health: Claire Dixon on PCOS, Impactful Leadership & Startup
With Claire Dixon · Jun 2025
Claire Dixon, co-founder of Neuraura, shares her journey from brain-machine interface tech to launching an innovative biowearable solution for PCOS. Claire delves into the challenges of building a…
1 hr 1 min - 958 min
Episode 9: From Sponsorships to Purpose: Christine Monahan’s Entrepreneurial Pivot
With Christine Monahan · Jun 2025
Christine Monahan, founder of Hubs Collective, shares how she’s transforming business through collaboration, innovation, and purpose-driven strategy. With decades of experience in sales…
58 min - 856 min
Episode 8: Fixing Fashion: How Calley Dawson is Disrupting Waste One Stitch at a Time
With Calley Dawson · Jun 2025
Calley Dawson, founder of FXRY, a fashion repair startup on a mission to keep clothes in rotation and out of landfills. After 25 years in apparel design with brands like Urban Outfitters and Brooks…
56 min - 754 min
Episode 7: Building Vitality: From Ballerina Dreams to a Wellness Empire with Ariel Jarvis
With Ariel Jarvis · Jun 2025
Ariel Jarvis, founder of Vitality Wellness World, as she shares her extraordinary journey from a homeschooled ballerina to a thriving wellness entrepreneur. After a career-ending injury, Ariel…
54 min - 61 hr 2 min
Episode 6: Minting Success: The Story of Plant-Based Cleaning Revolutionaries
Jun 2025
Monica and Robin, the dynamic founders of Minta, a groundbreaking plant-based cleaning products brand. Learn how their journey began at a small-town mom's meetup, evolved into a thriving cleaning…
1 hr 2 min - 549 min
Episode 5: From Vision to Victory: Jenn Harper's Cheekbone Beauty Journey
With Jenn Harper · Jun 2025
Jennifer Harper, the trailblazing founder of Cheekbone Beauty, to explore her incredible journey from a transformative dream to building a groundbreaking beauty brand. Jenn opens up about overcoming…
49 min - 445 min
Episode 4: Food as Medicine: Elizabeth Fisher’s Mission with Lavva Cultured Superfood
With Elizabeth Fisher · Jun 2025
Elizabeth Fisher, founder of Lavva, a plant-based cultured superfood brand born from her journey through cancer recovery. Elizabeth opens up about launching Lavva with whole, functional ingredients…
45 min - 31 hr
Episode 3: From Boxers to Breakthroughs: How Tyler McCombs Built Devin & Lang from Scratch
With Tyler McCombs · Jun 2025
Tyler McCombs, CEO and founder of Devin & Lang, to explore how a frustration with ripped boxers evolved into a multi-million dollar brand. From launching just months before the pandemic, to pivoting…
1 hr - 251 min
Episode 2: From Lululemon to Launching a Sustainable Brand with Alexandra Dean
With Alexandra Dean · Jun 2025
Alexandra Dean, founder of Adhere to Studios, a sustainable outerwear brand redefining fashion with purpose. Alexandra shares her journey from studying fashion design in Vancouver to working at…
51 min - 153 min
Episode 1: From Frustration to a 30-Person Team: The Story Behind CAYA
Jun 2025
What started as two friends venting about the broken state of healthcare in British Columbia turned into one of Vancouver's most inclusive and fast-growing clinics. Stephanie, a registered dietician…
53 min