Why Reinvention is a Business Owner's Superpower with Cydney Mar

Welcome to Bold Moves! In today’s episode, Angela sits down with Cydney Mar, a remarkable founder and product development strategist whose career spans over 45 years turning ideas into multi-million dollar brands. From an early start as a competitive figure skater for Canada, Cydney Mar faced a dramatic accident that ended her athletic career, only to reinvent herself as a designer whose collections have been sold on live television worldwide, generating over $300 million in global sales.Now 67 and still innovating, Cydney Mar runs a 100% Indigenous-owned consulting practice, helping founders take their products from sketch to shelf. Twice, she has rebuilt her life from scratch, and she’s here to share candid insights about reinvention, resilience, and the real stories behind product development—from live TV mishaps to launching her own health product line after a major health scare. Get ready for a conversation about discipline, curiosity, and why your best chapter is yet to come!(00:00) Growing up and skating career(04:36) Early morning skating routine(09:36) Discovering a passion for sewing(10:50) Starting a skating costume business(15:28) Lessons from Skating Challenges(19:15) Starting at the new factory(21:54) Live TV sales strategy(24:54) Live translation experiences(30:11) Recovering and starting vitamin business(32:21) Choosing to Work from Home(37:14) Embracing Change and Reinvention(40:12) Organizing client project ideas(44:05) Initial financial discussion with founders(47:34) Morning routine and workmen visit(50:02) Helping others launch ideas(51:28) Ending the showConnect with Sydney:Websites:www.cydneymar.comwww.cydneymarwellness.comSocial media links:Cydney Mar Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cydney.mar X https://x.com/CydneyMar LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cydney-mar-89741/ Cydney Mar Consulting Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cydneymarstrategist IG https://www.instagram.com/cydneymarstrategist/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealcydneymar Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@cydneymarfashion2883 Cydney Mar Wellness Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cydneymarwellness/ IG https://www.instagram.com/cydneymarwellness/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealcydneymar Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@cydneymarwellness___________Connect with Angela:Instagram: @beboldbrandingWebsite: beboldbranding.comLinkedIn: Angela MerzibDownload Angela's Free Guide: "Turn Clicks Into Clients" https://beboldbranding.com/clicks-to-clientsCurious if a Private Member Association is the right structure for your business? Download the free checklist Ready to build a brand that can’t be cancelled? Join the Sacred Rebellion PMA