Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast

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[ECOMMERCE] [PRODUCT] [SLIPPERS]

[#35] In this episode of The Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang chats with Victoria Marshman, the powerhouse behind Mave & Chez—a luxury slipper brand designed by women, for women. From her roots as a competitive dancer to securing a deal on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, Victoria shares how a simple idea turned into a booming, purpose-led business.

Discover how she and co-founder Dani Kagan built a brand honoring their grandmothers, scaled a product business from scratch, and stayed grounded in legacy, giving back, and resilience—even in the toughest moments of entrepreneurship.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Victoria turned her performance background into entrepreneurial grit
• The personal story that inspired Mave & Chez—and why starting with why matters
• What it really took to pitch and land two Dragons on national TV
• How to build a product-based brand rooted in mission, not just profit
• Why mentorship, community, and social impact are key to lasting success

If you’re building something meaningful (or want to) this episode is packed with real, actionable insights on how to lead with heart, scale with intention, and build a brand that truly matters.

👉 Listen now and join the slipper revolution.

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[Business] [Wages] 

[#34]: In this episode of The Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang sits down with Aaron Binder — a Toronto-based entrepreneur, tourism leader, and national advocate for ethical employment. Aaron is a partner at Go Tours Canada and Segway of Ontario, celebrating 20 years in business, and he’s also a Director at the Better Way Alliance, Canada’s ethical employer network.

🎧 In this episode, you'll hear:

• How Aaron built a 20-year business by investing in people, not shortcuts
• Why small businesses are under pressure — and what needs to change fast
• A behind-the-scenes look at his next venture: beer, cheese, and bold policy moves

Aaron makes a powerful case for why decent work isn’t just good policy — it’s good business. He shares lessons on pricing, retaining great people, navigating burnout, and why he believes the key to fixing Canada’s productivity crisis is better jobs, not more tech. 

This conversation is a masterclass in longevity, leadership, and building a business that means something.

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[#33]

[SKINCARE] [CLEAN BEAUTY]

They launched a skincare brand with $4K and zero industry experience… now they’re in Whole Foods, on Forbes 30 Under 30, and rewriting the clean beauty rulebook.

In this episode, Three Ships Beauty founders Connie Lo & Laura Thompson get real about:

• Building an 8-figure brand from their apartment kitchen
• Navigating a brain cancer diagnosis while launching a company
• Hiring, firing, and scaling with radical transparency
• Breaking every clean beauty myth — and doing it with grit, heart, and hustle

✨ This isn’t your average founder story — it’s raw, inspiring, and ridiculously next level.

👉 Go to your favorite podcast platform, search Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, and hit play!

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🎉 Happy Canada Day + 1 Year of Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast! 🇨🇦

#32 [CANADA][MARKETING]

We’re celebrating our first anniversary on Canada Day in true fearless fashion! Host Cindy Chang sits down with Steven Maxted, the unstoppable force behind Type Eh—the Canadian lifestyle brand redefining hometown pride. It’s a full-on Canadian celebration you won’t want to miss.

Steven shares his raw, inspiring journey from the fields of agriculture to building one of Canada’s boldest new brands. Get ready for unfiltered real talk on what it actually takes to start, pivot, and thrive in today’s competitive landscape. From epic failures to breakthrough wins, trademark battles to grassroots marketing—Steven opens up like never before.

🎧 Why you need to listen right now:
✅ Discover how resilience + true Canadian grit can make your brand stand out
✅ Hear Steven’s powerful stories of failing forward—and why he lives by “don’t stop”
✅ Learn why buying local isn’t just patriotic—it’s the future of Canadian business
✅ Perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, and anyone who loves an underdog story done right

This is more than an interview—it’s a rallying cry for every Canadian ready to hustle, rep their roots, and build something fearless. Let’s celebrate Canada Day together with a founder who lives and breathes it. 🇨🇦

Company Website: https://typeehshop.ca/

Instagram: @StevenMaxted

Type EH Shop: @type.eh.shop

EMC Marketing: @ehmarketingcompany

Eh Podcast: @ehpodcast.canada

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#31 [NON-PROFIT] [PHILANTHROPY]

Unapologetic. Bold. Game-changing.

In this powerful episode, host Cindy Chang (founder of Evolve Consulting Co.) sits down with Sarah Ernest, the fearless founder of Ernest For Good Inc., to challenge everything you think you know about philanthropy, leadership, and showing up unapologetically.

From growing up in small-town Nova Scotia to raising over $30 million for causes across North America, Sarah’s story is a masterclass in grit, reinvention, and breaking all the rules — on purpose.

🔥 Inside the episode:

• Why playing small is no longer an option
• The real meaning of unapologetic impact — and how to embody it
• Sarah’s transition from high-level nonprofit exec to founder of a mission-driven consultancy
• The surprising ways traditional fundraising is holding us back — and how to flip the script

Whether you're in philanthropy, business, or just tired of doing things the “expected” way — this conversation will wake you up and fire you up.

🎧 Hit play if you're ready to stop waiting for permission and start creating change — on your terms.

Follow Sarah on IG: @Sara_Ernest + @ErnestForGood

Follow Sarah on LinkedIn: Sarah Ernest + EFG

Company Website: https://ernestforgood.com/

Facebook: Ernest-For-Good

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#30 [COACHING]

What if your most powerful chapter starts after 60?

In this inspiring episode, Cindy Chang sits down with Gucci Erasmus—a transformational coach, wisdom architect, and unapologetic trailblazer who launched her business in her 60s. From South Africa to Canada, Gucci’s story is a masterclass in reinvention, authenticity, and breaking free from limiting beliefs.

They dive deep into how inherited stories shape us, why women need to talk more openly (yes, even about sex toys!), and how Gucci’s new self-discovery deck is helping women reclaim their whole selves. Raw, real, and wildly empowering—this episode is your invitation to do life your way.

Follow Gucci on IG: @MyGEMPower

Company Website: https://www.mygempower.com/

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#29 

[SERIALENTREPRENUER] [MARKETING]

Joanna Track didn’t just break the mold—she built a whole new one. From math major to media mogul, this is her fearless journey. 

In this episode, Joanna, founder of Good Eggs & Co. opens up about building Sweetspot.ca, launching The Bullet, surviving failure with eLUXE, and what it really takes to be a serial entrepreneur in today’s world. If you've ever felt torn between a “safe” career and a calling to create something bigger—this conversation is your permission slip.

🔥 Learn how Joanna:

• Turned a math degree into a media empire
• Navigated being a woman in male-dominated spaces
• Built companies that caught the attention of Arlene Dickinson
• Reclaimed balance and joy as a serial founder

Listen now—because reinvention starts with one bold decision.

Company Website: Good Eggs & Co.

Personal Website: JoannaTrack.com

LinkedIn: Joanna Track

Instagram: Good Eggs & Co.

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[BABY] [NURSERY] [DESIGN]

#28: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang interviews Sarah Colby, the innovative mind behind Timberwood Designs, a Canadian business specializing in handcrafted wooden decor for nurseries. 

👩‍🏫 Sarah Colby is a special education teacher, a mother of two, and the co-founder of Timberwood Designs, a handmade nursery decor brand beloved by families — and even celebrities — across North America.

In this episode, host Cindy Chang sits down with Sarah to talk about:
✅ How she built a 6-figure brand with no paid marketing
✅ The emotional labor of balancing motherhood, teaching, and entrepreneurship
✅ Why handmade, meaningful work still matters in an algorithm-driven world
✅ What it takes to grow slowly, intentionally — and successfully

💡 If you're building a business while raising a family — or dreaming of doing both — this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Company Website: Timberwood Design

Instagram: Timberwood Designs

Pinterest: @timberwooddesigns
TikTok: @timberwooddesigns

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[ParentalLeave] [Non-Profit]

#27: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang speaks with Lacey Kempinski, founder of Balanced Good, a company dedicated to transforming the way nonprofits support parents during parental leave. 

👩‍💼 Lacey Kempinski went from nonprofit fundraiser to founder of Balanced Good, a company on a mission to redefine parental leave in the nonprofit world. Fueled by motherhood and a desire for meaningful change, she’s challenging the outdated systems that push working parents to the sidelines.

In this episode, host Cindy Chang dives deep with Lacey on:
✅ Why parental leave should be celebrated, not feared
✅ What nonprofits (and most workplaces) are getting totally wrong
✅ How to build a business that actually reflects your values
✅ The emotional toll of choosing between career growth and family — and what to do about it

💡 Whether you’re a founder, nonprofit leader, or working parent navigating the chaos — this one’s for you.

Company Website: Balanced Good

LinkedIn: Balanced Good

LinkedIn: Lacey Kempinski

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[ENTREPRENEURS] [OPERATIONS]

[#26] In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang talks with Breezy Bozik, a bold entrepreneur who left her family’s U.S. energy business to launch a luxury e-commerce brand specializing in artisan leather goods. When growth stalled, Breezy discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)—a simple, practical framework for strengthening and scaling small businesses. With EOS, she grew her company 20% year over year and ultimately sold it. Now a certified EOS Implementer living in Canada and raising a young family, Breezy shares how this system helped her break through barriers and step into a new purpose: helping other founders do the same. If you're stuck, scaling, or starting over, this episode offers the mindset and tools to grow with clarity.

Company Website: EOS International – Breeze Bozik

LinkedIn: Breezy Bozik