Kevin also shares his personal journey of career exploration and highlights how the Intrapreneurship Program helped him uncover his professional identity and gain valuable real-world experience.

Whether you’re a student, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone seeking to turn struggles into strengths, this episode offers actionable insights and heartfelt reflections on growth, family, and finding your path.

Join host Gina Patterson as she sits down with Shani Gwin, founder, CEO, and visionary behind pipikwan pêhtâkwan, an Indigenous owned, led, and majority staffed public relations agency.

In this enlightening episode, Shani discusses her work in developing AI tools, one designed to educate others accurately about Indigenous people and another that combats misinformation, bias, and hate speech directed towards Indigenous people.

She shares how AI can be a supportive ally when approached with intention and cultural understanding. Shani also explores the impact of matriarchal leadership through collective decision-making. From trusting her body’s guidance to decolonizing traditional business practices, Shani offers a refreshing take on leadership rooted in listening, understanding, and empathy.

For those curious about Indigenous perspectives in tech, innovation, or inclusive leadership, this episode offers actionable insights and Shani's unique reflections.

Join host Gina Patterson as she sits down with Susy Martins, Founder and CEO of Advise2Rise, business strategist, and leadership coach. They dive into the nuanced journey of scaling a company from the innovation stage to sustainable process-building. Susy shares essential strategies for founders, from building teams that balance innovators with detail-focused operators to fostering open, direct communication. She discusses the value of setting clear rituals around goals, the impact of documenting ideas, and why transparency is key when introducing new processes.

Susy also highlights the role of coaching in supporting leaders’ skill development and emotional resilience in high-stakes environments.

Whether you're interested in effective team-building, leveraging healthy conflict, or aligning leadership vision with action, this episode is filled with actionable insights and Susy’s trademark positivity.

Rachel also offers valuable career advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of following great leaders, embracing uncomfortable learning experiences, and ensuring that your actions align with your words.

Whether you're curious about the Canadian startup ecosystem, navigating imposter syndrome, or looking for ways to integrate work and life, this episode is packed with practical tips and Rachel’s reflections on what it takes to build a successful business.

Join us for an inspiring episode where our host, Gina Patterson sits down with Sameer Dhar, a serial entrepreneur driven by social impact and healthcare innovation. Sameer shares how co-founding his first venture, Geomeer, in high school sparked his commitment to making a difference.

He reflects on lessons from Sensassure, his elder tech company, where he lived in a nursing home for a year to transform incontinence care. Sameer also opens up about the emotional challenges between ventures and how small bets led him to launch Nia Health, a proactive healthcare platform focused on preventing chronic diseases.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a healthcare innovator, or someone navigating career uncertainty, this episode is full of actionable strategies and insights.

In this episode Gina Patterson sits down with Jacqueline Good, Founder and CEO of Magnestar Inc., to explore her remarkable journey into the space industry.

Jacqueline shares how she leveraged her background in data architecture and technical sales to launch Magnestar, a deep tech startup ensuring seamless satellite communication amidst crowded skies. From winning prestigious awards to representing Canada at the UN’s International Telecommunication Union, Jacqueline's story is one of calculated risks and resilience. Jacqueline opens up about overcoming personal challenges, including losing a parent at a young age and being diagnosed with dyslexia. She explains how these experiences shaped her entrepreneurial mindset, turning perceived disadvantages into strengths.

Jacqueline also discusses how she secured funding, the importance of protective factors in entrepreneurship, and her ambition to contribute to humanity’s future in space exploration. This episode is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, space tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of innovation and human resilience.

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Jason Silver, author of Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life, to discuss his transformative journey from personal tragedy to professional fulfillment.

Jason opens up about the heartbreaking experience that led him to re-evaluate his approach to life and work. He also shares the unconventional wellness and productivity experiments he undertook, and how these led to the insights that formed the basis of his book.

Jason challenges the notion of the "dream job," and offers practical advice on how to eliminate common workplace frustrations, such as miscommunications. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to find more meaning and efficiency in their work without the need for drastic changes in their career.

In this episode, Gina Patterson chats with Sarah Stockdale, founder and CEO of Growclass, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and mental health. Sarah shares her journey of building Growclass, an online growth marketing course and network that empowers women and underrepresented groups to break into six-figure careers.

We dive into the often unseen side of entrepreneurship, where anxiety and risk are constant companions. Sarah also talks about the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces for learning and growth, and how she leads her team with compassion and trust, challenging the hustle culture that often leads to burnout.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to build something meaningful while maintaining balance and well-being.

Join us for an insightful episode, where Gina Patterson interviews Ashley Good, Founder and CEO of Fail Forward, to explore a topic that many avoid — failure. Ashley, an expert in navigating the complexities of failure, discusses why it's essential to confront and discuss our failures, both individually and within organizations.

She mentions the isolating nature of failure, the importance of reducing the shame associated with it, and how sharing our vulnerabilities can lead to stronger connections and healing. We also touch on the privilege and societal biases that affect how different people experience and recover from failure, highlighting the importance of offering grace.

This episode aims to destigmatize failure and empower you to embrace it as a stepping stone to growth and success.

In this episode, Gina Patterson sits down with Angie Tran and Bernard Law, the co-founders of Kind Laundry. Starting from their basement in 2020, this duo has transformed the laundry industry with their eco-friendly and non-toxic products, earning accolades from major publications and a spot on Whole Foods Canada's shelves.

Angie and Bernard share their entrepreneurial journey, from the challenges of building a business during a global pandemic to navigating a high-stakes legal battle with a major competitor. They discuss their commitment to sustainability, aiming to eliminate over one million plastic jugs annually, and how they infuse their values into every aspect of their business. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, sustainability advocates, and anyone looking to turn their everyday tasks into moments of joy.