In this episode, I sit down with Celine Bacani: Filipino Canadian entrepreneur, co-owner of Lee’s Donuts in Vancouver, and co-founder of YVT Real Estate Group. We dive deep into her journey of taking over a legacy brand, building a franchise system, and leading with a people-first, community-focused approach. Celine shares the challenges of scaling a business, navigating franchising, and staying true to her values while honoring a brand’s history.

We also explore what it means to be a female leader in male-dominated industries like franchising and real estate, the lessons she’s learned from mentorship and experience, and the importance of slowing down to perfect systems before growth. If you have a fellow female founder in your life, please send this episode their way. 

Connect with Celine:
Instagram:
@celinebacaniyvr
@leesdonuts.ca
@yvtrealestategroup
LinkedIn

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