Episodes

  • Preparing The Next Generation of Black Entrepreneurs in Canada

    Preparing The Next Generation of Black Entrepreneurs in Canada
    Apr 10 2023
    The Government of Canada is supporting the next generation of Black entrepreneurs through an investment of over 1.3 million dollars in the Federation of Black Canadians Black Entrepreneurship program. This program aims to support nearly 170 black youths and create 70 jobs.In this episode, I speak with Christopher Thompson, the Executive Director of the Federation of Black Canadians.We discuss:- how this program will help new and emerging Black entrepreneurs - what participants can get out of this program- how you can register for one of the cohortsResourcesFederation of Black Canadians Black Entrepreneurship Programhttps://fbcfcn.ca/Listen on your favourite podcast platformhttps://anchor.fm/businessandculture---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with meInstagram: https://www.in/businessandculturepod/Website: https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating herehttps://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/reviews/new/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessandculture/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    15 mins
  • How Hair Discrimination Affects Black Women in Business Ft Curly Prints

    How Hair Discrimination Affects Black Women in Business Ft Curly Prints
    Mar 20 2023
    According to research by Dove and LinkedIn, 25% of Black women believe that they did not get a job interview because of their hair. Black women's hair is 2.5x more likely to be perceived as professional. In this episode, the founders of Curly Prints share their personal journey of struggling with their natural hair and the inspiration behind creating a brand that celebrates and empowers black women to love their curls. We discuss: -the importance of representation and inclusivity for Black women with curly and coily hair - how their journey to learning to love their hair motivated them to start Curly Prints - how the start of their brand created a natural hair community event, Toronto Curly Girl Meetup Connect with Candicia and Camilla Curly Print Website: https://www.curlyprints.ca/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/curlyprints/ Toronto Curly Girl Meetup Website: https://www.torontocurlygirlmeetup.ca/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/torontocurlygirlmeetup/ Listen on your favourite podcast platformhttps://anchor.fm/businessandculture---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with meInstagram: https://www.in/businessandculturepod/Website: https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating herehttps://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/reviews/new/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessandculture/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    22 mins
  • Empowering Immigrant Women To Start a Business in Canada ft IWB

    Empowering Immigrant Women To Start a Business in Canada ft IWB
    Mar 6 2023
    Only 17% of businesses in Canada are women-owned and while the Canadian government is taking steps to advance women's economic empowerment, there is so much to do. In this episode, I speak with Svetlana Ratnikova, the founder of Immigrant Women in Business. It is an organization that helps immigrant women grow professionally and personally. In this episode we cover: 1. How Svetlana became one of the 1st female entrepreneurs in Russia 2. What inspired you to start an organization to help immigrant women become entrepreneurs 3. The importance of seeking a mentor Connect with Svetlana IWB March 8th Women's Day Event https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-womens-day-celebration-tickets-409251531347?aff=ebdsoporgprofile LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlanaratnikova/ Listen on your favourite podcast platform https://anchor.fm/businessandculture Connect with me Instagram: https://www.in/businessandculturepod/ Website: https://anchor.fm/businessandculture Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/reviews/new/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessandculture/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    24 mins
  • How to Start a Cookware Business in Canada

    How to Start a Cookware Business in Canada
    Feb 20 2023
    Starting a product-based business can be challenging, especially if it depends on finding suppliers in another country. In this episode, I speak with Lea, the owner of Mersi Cookware, a cookware brand in Canada. We cover: 1. Steps for finding reliable vendors 2. How to build meaningful business relationships 3. Costs involved in running a product-based business and more! Resources Mersi Cookware website: https://mersicookware.com/ Listen on your favourite podcast platform https://anchor.fm/businessandculture Connect with me Instagram: https://www.in/businessandculturepod/ Website: https://anchor.fm/businessandculture Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/reviews/new/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessandculture/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    34 mins
  • How Foodpreneur Lab helps Black Entrepreneurs start a Food Business in Canada

    How Foodpreneur Lab helps Black Entrepreneurs start a Food Business in Canada
    Feb 13 2023
    Do you want to start or scale your food business in Canada? In this episode, I talk with Janice Bartley, the founder of Foodpreneur Lab, a non-profit organization that helps Black entrepreneurs gain mentorship and resources for success in the food industry. In this episode, we talk about: 1. How Janice got into entrepreneurship and the food industry 2. How she recognized the lack of resources for Black entrepreneurs in the food business 3. How she started her non-profit Foodpreneur Lab to help Black foodpreneurs start and scale their food business in Canada Resources Connect with Janice Website: https://www.foodpreneurlab.com/ LinkedIn -https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janice-bartley-ab5427168 Apply for cohort 3 here https://www.foodpreneurlab.com/start-scale-path Listen on your favourite podcast platform https://anchor.fm/businessandculture Connect with me Instagram: https://www.in/businessandculturepod/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/ Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/reviews/new/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessandculture/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    30 mins
  • How to Access Capital for you Business in Canada

    How to Access Capital for you Business in Canada
    Feb 6 2023
    After being laid off from his job, Ryan Knight started his entrepreneurship journey and opened his business, Detailing Knights. After realizing there were limited resources for Black-owned businesses to access capital to scale their business, he founded his non-profit organization, Afro-Caribbean Business Network. In this episode we cover: 1. How Ryan gained capital to start his business 2. How he received mentorship that helped him scale his business 3. Entrepreneurship programs available in Canada 4. How ACBN helps Black entrepreneurs start, scale and access microloans for their business Resources Connect with Ryan Knight Website:https://acbncanada.com/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ryan-oneil-knight-6534b134 Resources mentioned in this episode The Small Business Enterprise Centre- https://www.ontario.ca/page/small-business-enterprise-centre-locations Summer Company- https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-summer-company-students Second Career- https://www.secondcareerontario.com/web/second_career/ Digital Main Street- https://digitalmainstreet.ca/ Listen on your favourite podcast platform https://anchor.fm/businessandculture Connect with me Instagram: https://www.in/businessandculturepod/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/ Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here : https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/reviews/new/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessandculture/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    19 mins
  • Layoffs Suck- How I'm Coping

    Layoffs Suck- How I'm Coping
    Jan 16 2023
    After quitting a draining job in 2022, Maggie embarks on an exciting journey in the industry of her dreams, only to be laid off months later. Maggie originally started this podcast to help share the story of entrepreneurs living in Canada but she now discovers that it will be a chance for her to relearn the world of entrepreneurship in a safe space.In this episode, I'll talk about: 1. The do's and don't of dealing with a Layoff2. How to Cope with Unexpected Layoffs in the Corporate World3. The Difference in Recruiting vs. Laying Off Employees in Corporate Organizations.Listen on your favourite podcast platform https://anchor.fm/businessandculture Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.in/businessandculturepod/Website: https://anchor.fm/businessandculture Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/reviews/new/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessandculture/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    27 mins
  • How To Prepare for your Great Resignation

    How To Prepare for your Great Resignation
    Feb 7 2022
    2021 was known as the year of the "Great Resignation" as employees were quitting their draining jobs and exploring more meaningful job opportunities. Some are taking a chance on themselves by exploring entrepreneurship but it takes strategic planning to do that. After being laid off from her corporate job, Christen James strategically exits her nine to five to become a successful transition and mindset coach, helping women turn their side hustle into a full-time gig and navigate the great resignation of 2021. She is a mindset and transition coach helping women create strategic exit plans to turn their side gig into their full time gig. With a corporate background, CJ is passionate about leveraging skills and helping people make the transition from employee to entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about: 1. What is the "great resignation" phenomenon of 2021, and how is it inspiring individuals to become entrepreneurs?2. How can individuals use their corporate skills to transition into becoming entrepreneurs?3. What are the key differences between being an entrepreneur in Canada and the Caribbean? Don't forget to follow us and participate in our weekly polls and questions. Resources Connect with Christen Website- https://www.christennjames.com/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/christennjames/ Listen on your favourite podcast platform https://anchor.fm/businessandculture Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.in/businessandculturepod/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/ Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here https://www.podpage.com/business-and-culture-podcast/reviews/new/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessandculture/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    30 mins