Best Tools To Grow Your Canadian Business Podcasts (2025)

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5 Low-Lift Visibility Moves That Don’t Even Feel Like Marketing 19:46

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Welcome to the kickoff of the Summer Strategy Snack Series! These bite-sized solo episodes are designed to help you stay visible without burning out or touching your Instagram app all summer long (if you don’t want to). And this first one? It’s packed with 5 visibility strategies that don’t require a single piece of content. Yep, you heard that rig…

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The Hidden Habit That’s Draining Your Self-Worth 44:04

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Perfectionism. Productivity guilt. Rest as a reward (only after you're totally burned out). Sound familiar? This week I'm joined by the incredible Mindi Huebner—a certified clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and subconscious success alchemist. She guides high-achieving women to rewire their subconscious so their success feels spacious, embo…

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AI at the Margins: Power, Prediction, and Who Gets to Decide? with Avi Goldfarb 37:14

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In this episode of Canada’s Economy, Explained, host Marwa Abdou sits down with Avi Goldfarb—Rotman Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at the University of Toronto, and co-author of Prediction Machines and Power and Prediction. Goldfarb is one of the world’s leading economists on the business implications of AI. Together, they examine …

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Processing Grief While Running a Business (In Real Time) 20:04

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This episode is raw and real. I'm not coming at you with a strategy drop or a polished script. I'm just here, sharing from my heart, because life handed me a hard stop and I couldn’t not talk about it. Two weeks ago, I was on fire—building, creating, riding a wave of momentum like never before. And then, in an instant, it all paused. A close family…

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Ep. 24 With Jennifer Johnson: Nurturing Creative Roots and Building a Brand Through Story, Clarity and Confidence 54:52

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Welcome back to The Trust Collective Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Johnson—founder of Jennifer Johnson Media, storyteller, and creative entrepreneur with a passion for helping others show up with clarity and confidence. We dive into Jennifer’s personal journey—how growing up with two supportive, artistic parents set the foundat…

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The Digital Balance: How Canada Can Develop a Sustainable Digital Future with Capgemini 28:47

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In this episode of Canada’s Economy, Explained, host Marwa Abdou explores Canada’s pivotal role as G7 and B7 president in 2025 and the country’s opportunity to lead on AI adoption and sustainability. Joining her are Tom Mosseau and Franco Amalfi from Capgemini Canada—a global consulting and technology firm—who break down the challenges and possibil…

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Why You’re Getting the Wrong Clients (and How to Fix It) 31:49

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If you're scared to pick a niche because you think it means saying no to opportunities, this episode is your permission slip to STOP being a generalist. I sat down with Mallika Malhotra, a brand strategist, AI innovator, and the powerhouse behind The Brand CEO. Malika shares how choosing a niche is actually your secret weapon for standing out and m…

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The Case for Canada: A Matter of Trust? 35:38

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In this episode of Canada’s Economy, Explained, host Marwa Abdou brings us insights from the inaugural Business Data Lab conference, The Case for Canada. Trust—once the invisible foundation of commerce and governance—is now fractured, with only 62% of Canadians expressing moderate or high trust in institutions, according to Edelman’s Trust Baromete…

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Google Ads for Storefronts: What You Actually Need to Know 34:26

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Let’s talk Google Ads—specifically for local businesses and storefronts that are wondering if paid traffic is worth the investment (or just a money pit). I'm joined by John Horn, CEO of Stub Group, who’s the go-to guy when entrepreneurs are tired of guessing whether their ad dollars are doing anything. John’s run more than 15,000 ad campaigns and h…

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Ep. 23 With Jas Takhar: Building Trust, Authority & Impact in Canadian Real Estate 58:34

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Today, I’m joined by someone who truly understands the power of relationships, consistency, and trust in business—Jas Takhar. He’s a seasoned Real Estate investor, educator, and the co-founder of REC Canada, one of the top Real Estate teams in the country. In this episode, Jas opens up about his journey—how he built a successful Real Estate busines…

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5 Things You NEED to Know to Make AI Sound Like You 19:51

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Please vote for our show as Best Business Podcast in this year’s Women in Podcasting Awards! *********** This one’s personal. I open up about losing my mum in 2017 and how it shaped my decision to start a business built on time freedom. I didn’t want to trade my family for a career. And I know you don’t either. That’s why I’m bringing you a convers…

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This Is Why Your Content Isn’t Converting 19:07

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Please vote for our show as Best Business Podcast in this year’s Women in Podcasting Awards! *********** This episode is for the business owner who's been posting, investing, maybe even outsourcing... and still wondering, “Why does no one know I exist?” Let’s talk about what’s really going on when your visibility efforts aren’t working. Spoiler: it…

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33. Learn to grow your business with Pinterest with Meagan Williamson 21:40

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Connect with Meagan Website: pinpotential.com Connect with Esther IG: ⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠

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32. Creating Sound Journals with Saski “Sas” Miller 19:16

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Connect with Saski IG: storiedsoundscapes email: [email protected] Connect with Esther IG: ⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod

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31. Practicing Self Kindness with Cari Frame 30:38

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Connect with Caricariframe.com https://www.facebook.com/selfkindnesscoaching https://www.instagram.com/selfkindnesscoach/ https://www.tiktok.com/@selfkindnesscoach https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-frame/ Connect with Esther IG: ⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod

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The Scale of Canada's Deficit and What it Means: Lessons on Fiscal Policy with Trevor Tombe 39:13

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In this episode of Canada’s Economy, Explained, host Marwa Abdou sits down with Dr. Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and Director at the School of Public Policy. Tombe discusses the widening fiscal divide between Canada and the United States and what it means for Canada's economy, trade, and future stability. While …

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Summer Off Social: Wanna Try It With Me? 18:35

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Please vote for our show as Best Business Podcast in this year’s Women in Podcasting Awards! *********** This one’s a bold one, friend. I’m officially declaring it: I’m taking the summer OFF social media. 🙌 This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt chained to your phone, stressed about what to post next, or just plain over the content hamster whe…

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Replay ~ Part 2 - Pocketed Story with Co-Founders Brianna Blaney and Aria Hahn 23:03

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Segment 2 continues ~ A candid convo with Pocketed Co-Founders Brianna Blaney and Aria Hahn from British Colombia, Canada. We are talking about the key ingredients which they implement to build Pocketed company culture as well as how to use the Pocketed platform to generate a list of grant funding opportunities. There is definitely a golden nugget …

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Replay ~ Pocketed Story with Entrepreneurs: Brianna Blaney and Aria Hahn 34:19

2M ago34:19

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Welcome to season three of the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast! This week’s interview is with Brianna Blaney and Aria Hahn, the Co-Founders of Pocketed - a technology platform which will generate where the grant money is in Canada and much more. Brianna and Aria will share with you how the idea for Pocketed was seeded and how they validat…

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What Online Educators Need to Know About Custom GPTs 38:01

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Please vote for our show as Best Business Podcast in this year’s Quill Podcast Awards AND the Women in Podcasting Awards! *********** If you're still thinking custom GPTs are just for coders, think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Wendy Breakstone—AI strategist, educator, and the queen of turning tech into something actually useful for online …

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Ep. 22 With Andra Arnold – Building a Business Rooted in Relationships 1:04:48

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What does it take to evolve with the market—and more importantly, evolve within yourself? In today’s episode, I sit down with Andra Arnold—a seasoned Realtor based in Guelph, Ontario, whose journey in Real Estate has been anything but linear. From starting her career during a completely different market era to building a recognizable brand that’s k…

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The Truth About Visibility and Instant Gratification 12:52

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This is it—the final episode in our Vanity Metrics Detox series. And, oof, we're ending with a big one: the myth that visibility should create instant results. Been here for all four episodes? You’ve learned how to let go of performative visibility, focus on what actually moves the needle, and track what works. Now we’re bringing it all together an…

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Ep. 21 With Kathleen Black – How to Scale Your Life and Business Through Inner Leadership 42:02

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In this episode of The Trust Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Kathleen Black, one of North America's top performance coaches, mindset experts, and the founder of Kathleen Black Coaching & Consulting. We talk about her journey from a career in Real Estate to becoming a global leader in business scaling, mindset development, and leadership training.…

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30. Gamifying life coaching for Moms with ⁠Saltanat Biissova⁠⁠ 21:57

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Connect with Saltanat Website: ⁠www.saltanatbiissova.com⁠ Tel: 778-751-2846 IG: ⁠saltanat_biissova⁠ Linkedin: ⁠Saltanat Biissova⁠ Connect with Esther IG: ⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠ FB: ⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠ Tiktok: ⁠cdnbizwomenpod

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Calm Before the Storm: Canada’s Economic Outlook & Recession Risk with Dawn Desjardins 26:05

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In this episode, host Marwa Abdou speaks with Dawn Desjardins, Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada, about the country's fragile economic outlook for 2025. Desjardins shares insights from Deloitte’s Calm Before the Storm report, which highlights falling interest rates, stable inflation, and household savings as economic supports — while new U.S. tari…

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29. Baby Sleeping tips for Parents with Heather Boyd 25:06

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Connect with Heather Website: familysleep.ca IG: familysleep.ca Connect with Esther IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠

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Stack Your Visibility Wins—Don’t Start from Scratch [Vanity Metrics Detox Part 3] 15:12

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Valerie the Visibility Auditor is now live! Get in on the launch special pricing here: https://kellysinclair.thrivecart.com/valerie-the-visibility-auditor/ Welcome to part three of our Vanity Metrics Detox series! If you haven’t listened to the first two episodes yet, go queue those up before diving in here because this series builds on itself—and …

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Ep. 20 with Penny Light – A Life of Grit, Grace & Global Adventures 1:06:34

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In this episode of The Trust Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the radiant Penny Light, founder of Grit & Grace — a soulful blend of boutique and curated adventures that reflect her deep values of connection, mindful living, and fierce authenticity. This was my very first time chatting with Penny, and let me tell you — what a beautiful, grounded, a…

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Building Picketa Systems From Scratch w/Founder Xavier Hébert-Couturier 32:42

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Great to be in conversation with Picketa Systems Founder Xavier Hébert-Couturier living in New Brunswick, Canada. Xavier comes with a background of deep farming roots and he is currently in growth mode for Picketa Systems, a new innovative agricultural technology company which is changing the way leaf testing is being conducted in the Agricultural …

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28. Mindful Journalism with Sandra Hannebohm 22:13

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Connect with Sandra IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twiceasgoodmedia website: www.2xg.ca Connect with Esther IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠

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Is Your Visibility Strategic? This Scorecard Will Tell You [Vanity Metrics Detox Part 2] 13:41

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In part two of the Vanity Metrics Detox series, we're breaking up with one of the most misleading habits in entrepreneurship: measuring likes instead of leads. Let’s be honest — those heart reactions on social might give you a little dopamine hit, but they’re not paying your bills, friend. I’m walking you through the strategy I personally use to ma…

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27. Canadian Podcast landscape with Kattie Laur 23:49

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Connect with Kattie Website: https://www.kattielaur.com/ Newsletter: https://podthenorth.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodKatt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podthenorth/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1735628234 Connect with Esther IG: ⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠cdnbizwomenpod⁠…

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The Incoherent Case of Tariffs: Trade Talk with Chad Bown 29:05

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In this episode of Canada’s Economy, Explained, host Marwa Abdou sits down with Dr. Chad P. Bown, Reginald Jones Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and former Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of State, to examine how new U.S. tariffs could impact Canada’s economy. Bown explains how Canada’s deep ties to U.S. s…

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The Visibility Trap That’s Wasting Your Time [Vanity Metrics Detox Series Part 1] 13:21

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Ever posted something just to look like you're marketing your business? Guilty. This is the kickoff episode of the Vanity Metrics Detox—a four-part series designed to help you stop wasting time on “looking visible” and start focusing on what actually gets you clients. Today we’re diving into performative visibility—aka the stuff you do that feels p…

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Ep.19 with Denise Mansur: Fashion, Community and Boutique Ownership in Guelph. 39:04

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Today on The Trust Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the ever-stylish and heart-centered Denise Mansur—the founder of Ms. Meri Mak and Meri Men, two iconic boutiques that have become a staple in downtown Guelph. Denise’s story is a powerful blend of entrepreneurial spirit, personal style, and deep community connection. She brings a fresh take on fa…

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The #1 Marketing Strategy That Positions You as an Authority 14:03

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Have you ever wondered what it really means to be a thought leader? Maybe you’ve heard the term, but you’re not sure how it applies to your business or why it even matters. Well, buckle up because this episode is for you! We’re diving into: What thought leadership actually is (spoiler: it’s NOT about being the most experienced person in the room) H…

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Canada’s Biggest Missed Opportunity: Women Entrepreneurs with Isabelle Hudon 29:11

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This episode explores Canada’s gender gap in entrepreneurship with Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada, and tackles the systemic barriers women face—especially in accessing capital. Drawing from BDL’s new report, Women Entrepreneurs: Canada’s Biggest Missed Business Opportunity, the discussion reveals why wo…

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The Truth About Being “Disorganized” (And How to Change It) 28:07

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever lost hours of your life searching for that one important file, email, or sticky note buried in the abyss of your workspace. You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth, an organization coach who has landed in my life at exactly the right time. We’re talking about how to declutter your business, create …

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Ep.18 with Victoria Marshman - from Dragon's Den to fearless entrepreneurship! 51:56

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Today on The Trust Collective Podcast, we’re talking all things entrepreneurship, confidence, and stepping into your power with Victoria Marshman—co-founder of Mave & Chez, a brand built to help women feel comfortable and confident—starting with stylish, functional slippers. You may recognize Victoria from her appearance on Dragon’s Den, where she …

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Surviving the Chaos: Business, Motherhood, and Trying to Stay Sane Podcast 12:22

4M ago12:22

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Ever feel like you’re juggling way too much and just barely keeping it together? Welcome to the club. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my life right now—a jam-packed season of parenting, business, travel, and just trying to eat like a real human. If you’re in the thick of it too, this one’s for you. We’re talking about: The madn…

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Ep.17 With Jocelyn Phillips - The Power of Presence; Mastering Your Personal Brand & Instagram Strategy 1:00:59

4M ago1:00:59

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Welcome back to The Trust Collective Podcast! Today, I’m sitting down with Jocelyn Phillips—a personal branding expert, Instagram strategist, and photographer who helps business owners show up online with confidence, clarity, and presence. Jocelyn has developed a signature brand photography framework that blends candid authenticity with strategic s…

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Ep.16 With Aashima Verma on Resilience, Advertising & Vision in the midst of a new country 57:48

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In this episode of The Trust Collective Podcast, I sit down with Aashima Verma—a powerhouse entrepreneur, branding expert, and storyteller—who has built a thriving career in advertising and creative strategy. Aashima’s journey is deeply inspiring. She opens up about immigrating to Canada, navigating career transitions, and how she found her voice i…

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Your Voice is Your Power—Here’s How to Use It 38:25

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What if the key to unlocking confidence in your voice wasn’t about being “ready” but about being resolved? Kimberly LaForte is a voice and speaking coach who helps entrepreneurs and leaders step into their power through embodied communication. She shares her personal journey—from struggling with debilitating speaking anxiety to owning her voice on …

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How Can Canada Navigate a World of Trump-ed Trade? with Mairead Lavery 26:18

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U.S. tariffs threaten Canada’s economy and will put industries, jobs, and supply chains at risk. According to the Business Data Lab, $3.6 billion in goods and services cross the border daily as part of our $1.3 trillion trade relationship. Trump's 25% tariff on goods could shrink Canada’s GDP by a whopping 2.6%. Mairead Lavery, former President and…

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Pivoting? Here’s Why You’re Not Actually Starting Over 16:01

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Have you ever felt like making a big shift in your business means erasing everything you’ve built? I’ve been there. Right now, I’m navigating a huge evolution in my business—one that’s both exciting and terrifying—and I wanted to share the messy middle with you. If you’re at a crossroads, wondering if pivoting means starting from scratch, this epis…

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Selling Coaching? You’re Doing It Wrong 47:42

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If you’re a coach, teacher, or expert offering transformation to your clients, you need to hear this. Stacey Brass-Russell is here to break down why selling transformation is completely different from selling information—and why understanding this can make or break your business. We’re getting into the reality of selling coaching services, the myth…

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My Secret AI Assistant (and Why You Need One) 17:35

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AI is here, and it's changing everything. If you haven't started integrating AI into your business yet, you need to—because it's not just a trend; it's the future. In this episode, I’m diving into how AI has completely transformed the way I create content, run my podcast, and even strategize my visibility. I’ve built my own AI assistant (shoutout t…

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Ep.15 - With Laura Stewart - Sales, Strengths & Success: Letting Your Talents Guide Your Career 53:11

5M ago53:11

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What if the key to sales success, business growth, and leadership was already within you? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Stewart—Sales & Leadership Expert and Host of The Laura Show—for an effortless, insightful conversation about trusting your strengths, owning your skills, and letting them guide your career path. We dive into how recogniz…

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How to Get Your Audience to Trust You Instantly 38:20

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What if you could instantly build trust with your audience—without a single coffee chat, sales call, or endless hours of content creation? That’s exactly what Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mariana Henninger helps entrepreneurs do through the power of storytelling and brand videos. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of trus…

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Ep.14 - With Priya Sam - Mastering Storytelling, Branding & Career Pivots 48:04

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How do you build a powerful personal brand, tell stories that connect and convert, and confidently navigate career transitions? In this episode, I sit down with Priya Sam—Storytelling Expert, Keynote Speaker & Presentation Coach—to dive into the strategies behind compelling storytelling, authentic branding, and career reinvention. From her journey …