Small But Mighty Biz Stories
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Small But Mighty Biz Stories, hosted by Karen Wilson, is about the small businesses you love. In interviews with the owners, we'll talk about why they started their business, what motivates them to get up every day, and how they make an impact on clients and customers.
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Intellectual Copyright and Licensing with with Ariadni Athanassiadis
June 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBKaren Wilson welcomes Ariadni Athanassiadis, founder and lead IP attorney of Kyma Professional Corporation, to the show to talk about intellectual copyright law. Ariadni shares small business advice from a wealth of legal experience. She also explains how she views collaboration and conversation as the ideal way to conduct business, and how she guides her clients in that direction. Ariadni imparts education about intellectual copyright law to her clients, helping them become capable of do...
Achieving balance in business with Lisa van Reeuwyk
April 12, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBKaren Wilson invites Lisa Van-Reeuwyk, a business coach who runs Bloom Business Development, to the show. Lisa is Karen’s own business coach and an entrepreneur, she understands the ups and downs of business and the power a positive mindset can have on success. Lisa started in a very different industry and career but through several traumatic setbacks, she started herself on a different path. Now she helps small business owners, focussed very much on empowering women, and takes joy in foste...
Loreto Cheyne on building connections through greeting cards
February 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBKaren Wilson invites Loreto Cheyne of Lola Designs to the show. Loreto is a graphic and brand designer by trade, but the pandemic afforded her the opportunity to pivot her business into her true passion – building connections through greeting cards. Through fun designs, sassy sayings, and her own unique touch, Loreto’s greeting cards have not only given her business a new sense of purpose but have brought joy into the lives of her friends, family and her growing client base. In this epi...
Natalie Bullen on Financial Empowerment
October 04, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBKaren Wilson welcomes money mindset coach, financial planner, and Founder of Unapologetic Wealth, Natalie Bullen to the show. Natalie gives honest talk about money matters, bettering your financial situation, and why wealth is not a shameful thing to desire and pursue. Natalie Bullen always had a head for money and finance. She got into banking in her twenties and managed her money well. But after a string of unfortunate simultaneous events - a health scare, losing a job, and a bad breakup -...
Lisa Van-Reeuwyk on Business and Balance
September 06, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBKaren Wilson invites Lisa Van-Reeuwyk, a business coach who runs Bloom Business Development, to the show. Lisa is Karen’s own business coach and an entrepreneur, she understands the ups and downs of business and the power a positive mindset can have on success. Lisa started in a very different industry and career but through several traumatic setbacks, she started herself on a different path. Now she helps small business owners, focussed very much on empowering women, and takes joy in fosteri...
Purchasing with a purpose and inspiring others to #PayItFootward - Marisa Sheff
September 13, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBAfter a five-year stint as a corporate account manager in the sock industry, Marisa Sheff knew she wanted to combine her passion for socks with giving back to the less fortunate. For each pair of socks purchased through her business, Sock Footage, a donation pair is provided in hopes that the person purchasing will donate them in-person or select one of the partner organizations for the socks to be donated to. Although other brands have similar models, Marisa encourages her customers to creat...
Purchasing with a purpose and inspiring others to #PayItFootward - Marisa Sheff, Sock Footage
September 13, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBAfter a five-year stint as a corporate account manager in the sock industry, Marisa Sheff knew she wanted to combine her passion for socks with giving back to the less fortunate. For each pair of socks purchased through her business, Sock Footage, a donation pair is provided in hopes that the person purchasing will donate them in-person or select one of the partner organizations for the socks to be donated to. Although other brands have similar models, Marisa encourages her customers to crea...
Unschooling, independent learning and owning your life - Stephanie Sewell
August 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBStephanie is an independent education consultant who helps both kids and parents take ownership of their education through self-directed learning so they’re engaged, happy and confident in all areas of life, not just school. You can learn more about Stephanie Sewell here: Website: https://www.stephaniesewell.ca/ (https://www.stephaniesewell.ca/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieSewelIEducation (https://www.facebook.com/StephanieSewelIEducation) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
Unschooling, independent learning and owning your life - Stephanie Sewell, Education Consultant
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBStephanie is an independent education consultant who helps both kids and parents take ownership of their education through self-directed learning so they’re engaged, happy and confident in all areas of life, not just school. You can learn more about Stephanie Sewell here: Website: https://www.stephaniesewell.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieSewelIEducation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesewelleducation/
Helping individuals resolve challenges through Neurofeedback - Chris Peacock
August 17, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBChris Peacock is a Certified NeurOptimal® Trainer who uses Neurofeedback to help individuals reset their nervous system to help them cope with learning disabilities, anxiety, behavioural challenges, and more. This unique method of training the brain helps calm the central nervous system and helps the brain develop new neural pathways which help people feel better and prepare them for everyday situations. You can learn more about Chris Peacock here: Website: https://2beinflow.com/ Faceb...
Uncomplicating divorce and helping families in transition - Tanya Parker Wallace, Parker Wallace Family Law
August 03, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBTanya Parker Wallace has wanted to be a lawyer since she was a child. She loves helping people and her work as a family mediator enables her to do just that. As a family law “peacemaker,” Tanya helps families going through divorce stay out of the courtroom and reach family agreements in a peaceful and in the least stressful way possible. You can learn more about Tanya Parker Wallace here: Website: https://www.pwfamilylaw.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tparkerwallace LinkedIn: https://w...
Breaking the rules in creativity and business - Robin Whitford, Hooking Outside the Lines
June 15, 2021 04:45 - 55 minutes - 44.7 MBRobin Whitford is creative by nature. After selling her machine embroidery business she knew she wanted to have a creative business again. But it wasn’t until she saw a piece of rug hook art online that her business, Hooking Outside the Lines, came to fruition. Robin offers online rug hooking classes, sells supplies and teaches women all around the world how to be creative and express themselves through textile art. If you have ever thought about starting a business that focuses on expressin...
Strategic partnerships and long-term value of business opportunities with Simone Givney, Ingredior
June 02, 2021 16:18 - 48 minutes - 67 MBSimone Givney believes in life-long learning. Her businesses, Ingredior and Skill Fault, focus on business connections and partnerships, and knowledge and growth in business and in life. Through her work, Simone helps business owners raise their self-awareness through education and challenges them to think outside the box. In this episode, Simone and I chat about her fascinating journey into entrepreneurship, why she didn’t like the constraints of corporate life and shares how businesses can ...
Strategic partnerships and long-term value of business opportunities - Simone Givney, Ingredior
June 02, 2021 15:18 - 48 minutes - 67 MBSimone Givney believes in life-long learning. Her businesses, Ingredior and Skill Fault, focus on business connections and partnerships, and knowledge and growth in business and in life. Through her work, Simone helps business owners raise their self-awareness through education and challenges them to think outside the box. In this episode, Simone and I chat about her fascinating journey into entrepreneurship, why she didn’t like the constraints of corporate life and shares how businesses can...
Helping women feel empowered and supported - Carole Blackburn, Life Coach
May 12, 2021 14:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBYou can learn more about Carole Blackburn’s services, programs and resources here: Website: https://www.caroleblackburn-lifecoach.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carole.BlackburnLifeCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroleblackburn.lifecoach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaroleCoach1 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/Carole_Blackburn/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkReAz_4r42FRvqXjWxneJQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blackburn-93318910b/ ...
Helping artists make space in their businesses for creativity - Nicole Colbeck, Little Acorn Creative Coaching
April 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBYou can learn more about Nicole and Little Acorn Creative Coaching here: Website: https://www.littleacorncreativecoaching.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleacornmusicmgmt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.littleacorn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/littleacornmgmt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-littleacorn/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/marienique/_saved/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6vWctSin2k_-k393FhyeQ/featured
Building a village that connects moms and businesses – Anna Sinclair, The Total Mom Show
April 13, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBYou can learn more and connect with Anna and Total Mom Inc. here: Website: https://www.thetotalmomshow.ca/ and https://www.sinclaircreativeagency.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTotalMomShow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetotalmomshow and http://instagram.com/yourlegacylifestyle Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/thetotalmomshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetotalmomshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNIlDP68pCxe3Cwn6kTVddw LinkedIn: https://www.lin...
In-person connections and authenticity in marketing with Lori Pearlstein, Playworks
March 30, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBLori's specialty is helping people, from kids to adults, get out of their comfort zones and explore the realms where the magic happens. She does this through play and improv in a safe environment, free of judgment. Lori believes in marketing and communication should be genuine, forced, and, most importantly, fun! You can learn more and connect with Lori here: Website: www.lpplayworks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayworkswithLori/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-pear...
Marketing and business lessons learned - Sherry Crummy, Crummy Media Solutions
January 27, 2021 00:55 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis episode is a walk through lessons learned both in business and in marketing. Join Sherry Crummy and I as we explore the importance of planning, understanding the tools you're using, why you're using them, and inevitable adventures in choosing clients, and finding the sweet spot that is our area of specialty. Basically, we're two marketers geeking out about marketing and you can come along for the ride with us. We also included a number of shout-outs to local businesses in our respecti...
Helping women step into their power – Bibigi Haile, Speakeasy.work
December 15, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIf you’ve ever doubted your ability to do the things you most want to do, this episode is a must listen. Bibigi Haile, of Speakeasy.work, is a career and brand management coach with a mission to help women find their voice and step into their power. It all starts with figuring out what you truly want—and sometimes the answers surprise Bibigi’s clients. Her work is about designing for change, empowering her clients to take ownership and act with intention on their path to discover and take ...
Building business to fit the life you want – Lara Wellman, The Biz Studio
December 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIt’s been just over 10 years since I met Lara Wellman on Twitter, and her life and business today is radically different than it was in the summer of 2010, primarily because she’s made intentional decisions about how she wants to grow her business to fit within her life. It’s the unwavering belief that a business should promote freedom, not shackle a business owner to the work, that drives the work Lara does with her clients. You can learn more and connect with Lara here: Website: https:/...
Push through fear to make an impact – Evelyn Watts, Wavy Nettles
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBEvelyn Watts is one of the most talented product marketers I know. But she's also got some mad skills with jewelry. So, Evelyn started Wavy Nettles, a part-time labour of love that fills a creative need. While some people consider side gigs to be "optional" for the people who choose to pursue them, they're often a way to do the kind of work you don't have the freedom to do because your boss has other plans. Be sure to check out what's available for the holidays from Wavy Nettles: Website:...
Push through fear to make an impact – Alex Keenan, Stage Light Communications
November 03, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBGetting up in front of an audience isn’t easy. Being able to do it well and tell a cohesive, compelling story is even harder. Alex Keenan, a public speaking coach and communications consultant—and owner of Stage Light Communications—helps people push through the fear so they can have the impact they were meant to have. Being a speaker isn’t always the goal. Telling a story is a skill that has immense value in so many places in the business world. Building that confidence to get up on stage ...
Merging fashion, function, and comfort – Colleen Kanna, COKANNA
October 20, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBOne of the best parts of my conversation with Colleen Kanna is hearing her determination to do something so different out of a sincere desire to help others. The result has been that her work resonates beyond what she expected. In this episode, Colleen shares the story of COKANNA as well as her thoughts on women, fashion (fast and slow), and the evolution of workwear. Attitudes and minds have been changing for years, but the events of 2020 may be accelerating the transformation. And that’...
Helping women carry less – Sam Razzaghi, Pensatta Bag
October 06, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBSam Razzaghi is the designer behind the brand new (soon-to-be-launched) Pensatta Bag. Like so many women, Sam still works full time as she builds this business, working late in the evenings to bring her creation to the market of women who are excited to finally have a bag that checks all the right boxes—naturally, it took an engineer to make it happen. As an immigrant to Canada, Sam is driven to do more than simply make money selling bags. She wants to connect and empower women, help them b...
Avoiding burnout, finding your niche – Lydia Di Francesco
September 22, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWhen you own a business, you have to be intentional about designing your whole life, including the business because it’s never separate (not that work is for corporate workers, for that matter). In this episode, learn how Lydia Di Francesco, a Stress-Reduced Fat Loss™ Practitioner, has taken her lessons learned through these struggles to come out better than ever. It was no surprise to me to learn Lydia has a marketing background (well, it kind of was—not sure how I missed that little detai...
Stitching lasting memories - Alina Fedorowicz, Hipster Stitcher
September 08, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWhether you commission a custom embroidery creation, or buy a kit to complete on your own, there are several ways to enjoy work from Hipster Stitcher. Alina Fedorowicz knows what she wants and she’s figured out how to achieve her goals effectively over a relatively short time in her business. I was struck by Alina’s clarity of what she’s offering, the confidence in her approach to business and marketing, and the joy she finds in doing the work of creating beautiful pieces that are meaningf...
Passing on perfectionism – Bryn Bamber, Mental Health Professional
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe path to starting a business is rarely a straight line and sometimes it’s not even intentional, at least not in the beginning. Bryn Bamber’s story is an example of both. As a mental health professional, Bryn’s work is helping women and non-binary entrepreneurs discover and address the barriers holding them back. Whether it’s trauma or feelings of insecurity or other events going back to childhood, Bryn’s empathetic approach is about getting to the root of behaviours and decisions. Too o...
Authenticity, intuition and change: Jessica Keats, Healer, Consultant, Secret Weapon
August 11, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWhat would you do if you weren't hanging out inside a box of your own making? Maybe you're safe and protected in there. Or maybe you feel trapped by the expectations of others. Whatever the reason, if you're looking to start exploring the world outside that box, Jessica Keats - healer, consultant, secret weapon - can help. In this episode, Jessica shares her personal experience with the hold that limiting beliefs can have on people and what it's like when you embrace what's out there for yo...
Money management matters: Pamela George, Financial Literacy and Credit Counsellor
July 26, 2020 23:56 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBPam works with her clients to help them set realistic budgets with room to live. In some ways, Pam is to money what a nutritionist is to food. She explores your relationship and helps you uncover ways you can improve your financial situation - all without judgment. With debt on the rise and the current pandemic spurring an economic downturn, Pam's work is more important than ever. I've rarely seen anyone care so deeply about helping people make a plan for their money and achieve a debt-free...
Personal growth and development: Karen Fiorini, RF Success Academy
July 14, 2020 18:25 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode of Small But Mighty, Karen Fiorini talks about her work - based on the teachings of Bob Proctor (Proctor Gallagher Institute) - helping people overcome barriers to achieving the success they're after. We talk about mindset, perception, visions, goals, and the programming that influences how we take action. Be sure to connect with Karen on her website, or book a call to chat with her. Website: https://www.rfsuccessacademy.com/ Book a call: https://go.oncehub.com/KarenFiori...
Motivation vs. discipline - Jen Wright, Whole Therapy Ottawa
June 29, 2020 16:50 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBJen Wright, RMT, is the owner of Whole Therapy Ottawa. For the past seven years, Jen and the rest of the Whole Therapy team have been helping people in Ottawa continue to live life on their terms while staying active and pain free. They're a fun group, and even if you don't live in Ottawa, be sure to connect with the team on social to get interesting information about how your body works and the benefits you can gain from different types of therapy. Website: https://wholetherapyottawa.com/...
Introducing Small But Mighty Biz Stories
May 30, 2020 01:23 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBSmall businesses have taken a big hit with the shutdowns due to coronavirus. This podcast is a small step I can take to help so you know their stories, know the work that goes into keeping a small business going. I hope to inspire and encourage other small business owners while helping promote the variety and richness of products and services that small businesses offer in Canada.