Small But Mighty Biz Stories
by Karen Wilson
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.
Episodes
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Intellectual Copyright and Licensing with with Ariadni Athanassiadis
Karen 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…
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Achieving balance in business with Lisa van Reeuwyk
Karen 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...
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Loreto Cheyne on building connections through greeting cards
Karen 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...
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Purchasing with a purpose and inspiring others to #PayItFootward - Marisa Sheff, Sock Footage
After 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...
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Unschooling, independent learning and owning your life - Stephanie Sewell, Education Consultant
Stephanie 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:...
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Helping individuals resolve challenges through Neurofeedback - Chris Peacock
Chris 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...
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Uncomplicating divorce and helping families in transition - Tanya Parker Wallace, Parker Wallace Family Law
Tanya 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…
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Breaking the rules in creativity and business - Robin Whitford, Hooking Outside the Lines
Robin 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...
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Strategic partnerships and long-term value of business opportunities - Simone Givney, Ingredior
Simone 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…
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Helping women feel empowered and supported - Carole Blackburn, Life Coach
You 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:...
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Helping artists make space in their businesses for creativity - Nicole Colbeck, Little Acorn Creative Coaching
You 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:...
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Building a village that connects moms and businesses – Anna Sinclair, The Total Mom Show
You 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...
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In-person connections and authenticity in marketing with Lori Pearlstein, Playworks
Lori'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...
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Marketing and business lessons learned - Sherry Crummy, Crummy Media Solutions
This 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...
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Helping women step into their power – Bibigi Haile, Speakeasy.work
If 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...
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Building business to fit the life you want – Lara Wellman, The Biz Studio
It’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…
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Push through fear to make an impact – Evelyn Watts, Wavy Nettles
Evelyn 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…
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Push through fear to make an impact – Alex Keenan, Stage Light Communications
Getting 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...
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Merging fashion, function, and comfort – Colleen Kanna, COKANNA
One 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...
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Helping women carry less – Sam Razzaghi, Pensatta Bag
Sam 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…
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Avoiding burnout, finding your niche – Lydia Di Francesco
When 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...
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Stitching lasting memories - Alina Fedorowicz, Hipster Stitcher
Whether 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…
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Passing on perfectionism – Bryn Bamber, Mental Health Professional
The 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...
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Authenticity, intuition and change: Jessica Keats, Healer, Consultant, Secret Weapon
What 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…
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Money management matters: Pamela George, Financial Literacy and Credit Counsellor
Pam 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...
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Personal growth and development: Karen Fiorini, RF Success Academy
In 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...
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Motivation vs. discipline - Jen Wright, Whole Therapy Ottawa
Jen 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…
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Introducing Small But Mighty Biz Stories
Small 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…
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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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