Made it Happen

Top episode replay: Originally aired on May 10, 2020.

One of Marketing Magazine’s top 30 Under 30, Erin is an entrepreneur, marketer, former journalist, and startup advisor/investor. She is the co-founder and CEO at Willful, an online estate planning platform that makes it easy for Canadians to create a will in less than 20 minutes. Prior to Willful she held leadership roles at communications agency Eighty-Eight, startup publication BetaKit, and at Sprouter, which was acquired by Postmedia in 2011. Erin is a frequent speaker with Speakers’ Spotlight, writes a column for the Financial Post, and is a tech commentator on CTV News. She has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Forbes, and CNN.

During this episode of Made it Happen, Erin and I speak about her journey as an entrepreneur, being one of Marketing Magazines Top 30 Under 30, What to consider when starting a business, how to market your business and make your presence online know, building your personal brand, managing that work-life integration, tips for public speaking & getting retweeted by Oprah..twice. We also touch upon the current situation of COVID-19, how it has affected Willful, and what business owners can be doing right now to cope with the situation.

Top Episodes Replay: Originally aired June 21, 2020.

In one of our top podcast episodes featuring Samantha Feher, we had the privilege of unraveling the story behind her rise in the fashion industry and entrepreneurship. You may know her from her from her digital retail business Supper Club (formerly Brunch Club), her marketing firm Feher Agency, the popular Bravo TV show Summer House, her interview on Not Skinny But Not Fat Podcast, or many other exciting endeavors.

Join us in this replay episode as we delve into the dynamic life of Samantha Feher, a journalist based in the heart of NYC.

In our conversation, Samantha gives us a peek behind the curtain of life at Cosmo, sharing insights into what it's like to create content for the iconic magazine. From her favorite aspects of the job to juicy behind-the-scenes Bachelor content, this discussion is a must-listen.

But that's not all! We also explore Samantha's journey as the founder of Brunch Club, an online clothing boutique that blends style with personality. Get ready to be inspired as Samantha shares her wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to carve their own path in the world of online retail.

And if that wasn't enough, we dive into Samantha's role as a freelance consultant, uncovering the secrets of her accidental journey into content creation. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or simply intrigued by the inner workings of the media industry, this episode has something for everyone.

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Tune in as Samantha Feher opens up about her diverse career, offering invaluable insights and advice along the way. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation with one of NYC's brightest talents!

This week's episode features Samantha Gladish, Business Mentor, Lead Gen & Sales Expert, and Lover of All Things Online Marketing (and Food!). Samantha is the host of The Wellness Witch podcast, which is in the top 4% of podcasts globally. She is also the CEO of holisticwellness.ca - an online business that helps women optimize their health and hormones.

Through consistent imperfect action, Samantha learned how to market herself and grow her health coaching business to over half a million in sales. Although health and wellness are her first passions, she quickly fell in love with all things marketing, from writing sales copy, implementing tech, creating sales funnels, growing social media, running Facebook ads, and learning sales. From becoming an Amazon bestseller and launching one of Canada’s top podcasts with over 2+ million downloads, she now helps health and wellness coaches and online service providers find their soul-aligned clients, gain the confidence and marketing skills to grow their online business and up-level their bank account.

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Resources:

Website: https://holisticwellness.ca/

https://www.samanthagladish.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticwellnesswitch/

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This week's episode is featuring Ella Greenwood, British filmmaker and mental health advocate. She is the founder of London-based Broken Flames Productions and is an ambassador for leading teenage mental health charity stem4. Her work has screened at BAFTA & Oscar accredited festivals and has been featured by the likes of Grazia, Refinery29, Variety, Deadline and Huffington Post. She was selected as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree at the age of 19 and was named Creative Pioneer of the year at the 2021 Darkus Magazine Awards. Her films focus on mental health and have been partnered with charities such as HUMEN and PAPYRUS. Her first short film 'Faulty Roots' screened at festivals across the globe including BAFTA Qualifying Carmarthen Bay at which she won the Rising Star Award. Projects following Faulty Roots include ‘Self-Charm’ starring BAFTA winner Bukky Bakray and the animation 'Dreary Days'. Recent films include ‘Smudged Smile’ which stars Mia Mckenna-Bruce and was featured by Variety for being the first in a mental health anthology series, 'Why Wouldn't I Be?' which stars Harry Collett and Elizabeth Berrington, and 'Bibimbap for One' which was the first film made with the Lucas A. Ferrara Film Fund which Ella is Co-Director of.  Upcoming projects include 'Fifty-Four Days' which stars Celia Imrie and 'Mayward Road'. Ella has recently become an ambassador for make-up brand 'Eyeko' and has featured in their 2022 Limitless Campaign.

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- Starting up her own production company & her experience with crowdfunding in the film industry 

- How the media impacts our mental health and what changes she's looking to make in the space

- Her experience as a young entrepreneur and advice for being taken seriously in the industry

- Obstacles and accomplishments she's had as a founder, such as Forbes 30 Under 30 and Woman Entrepreneur Magazine's Most Influential Female Entrepreneur

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Instagram: www.Instagram.com/popsella  

Website: www.ellagreenwood.com

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This week's episode is featuring Teri & Sarah from Females Who Side Hustle & Save Her Seat Podcast!

Teri is a mom of two, wife and Freelancer passionate about building a community that no one ever feels like they are going through anything alone.Sarah is a social savvy millennial who loves talking business and hyping others up to pursue their passions.

Both co-founders call the Niagara Region home.  They met 8 years ago and have created a like minded business bond that fuels their love for entrepreneurship.

From mentorship to business partners they grew a bond and bloomed a business around waiting to feel support and make connections with other like-minded motivated females.  Being 10 years apart yet both feeling there was something missing, they created Females Who Side Hustle – a space for people to build their network across industries and find conversations that inspire them along the way.

A year into starting FWSH they quickly realized there was a need to connect beyond social media and that’s when the Save Her Seat Podcast was born.  Each episode invites the listener in to be a part of unique conversations either between the hosts with their Founders Series episodes or with a guest having real and raw conversations about what it is really like to own your own business and navigate the success and struggles we all face.

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- How they got into business & podcasting together  and tips for finding the right business partner 

- The process of starting Save Her Seat Podcast & advice for anyone thinking of starting their own 

- How they grew the community of FWSH & how they've evolved with the business 

- Advice for anyone who feels lonely throughout the entrepreneurship process 

- What they wish they knew when they had first started in business 

Resources:

Females Who Side Hustle

Website: https://www.femaleswhosidehustle.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femaleswhosidehustle/ 

Save Her Seat Podcast: https://www.femaleswhosidehustle.com/saveherlinks 

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This week's episode features Katrina Bell, founder of The Copper Bell. Katrina is creating one funny label at a time as she powers through as an ‘accidental’ business owner.  Katrina followed the traditional route of post secondary, landing different jobs as she evolved through the corporate world and starting her family.  Then the pandemic hit and she became a statistic along with many others by losing her job.

Luckily and really unknowingly, Katrina already had a back up plan – making candles with amazing smells and very humorous labels.  This reflects Katrina’s personality to a T.  She is funny, doesn’t take herself or life too seriously and has a sense for scents!

In April of 2020 she said – ‘well let’s give this candle thing a go and see what happens.’  Prior to this her candles were being made for friends, family and herself as she found she was sensitive to scents and often would get headaches from them.  She continually receives reviews, compliments and comments about how scent-sensitive people can enjoy candles again thanks to The Copper Bell.

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The Copper Bell

Website: www.thecopperbell.ca and code will be MADEIT for 15% off

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.copper.bell/

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This week's episode features Tara Murphy, a Toronto-based, internationally-recognized money expert.

After saving $100,000 before age 24, Tara bought her first property downtown Toronto, and scored her dream job at a Bay Street Investment Bank. Since then, Tara has started her own consulting business (TMM), blog, created an online course, and has taught thousands of students. Tara focuses on helping young entrepreneurs and women work through money blocks, negotiate salaries, pay off debt, manage day to day finances, and learn to invest.

With a dedicated following of over 25K on social media, and hundreds on her mailing list - Tara’s unique spin on financial advice has made her a trusted, go-to voice for ambitious women, young people, and entrepreneurs alike.  Tara is committed to writing, speaking, and continuing to educate others about personal finance, while encouraging them to curate and create the life of their dreams.

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Tara Murphy

Website: https://www.taramariemurphy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taramariemurphy/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tmariemurphy

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-murphy-7a64a265/

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This week's episode features Samantha Patil is the Co-Founder and CEO of Well Traveled -- A members-only travel platform that is filled with like-minded people who have the hook up to a perfect trip.

This is a place where people can go to get recommendations, plan trips, and get little discounts along the way. Samantha is on a mission to change the way people travel. She is highlighting the perks that make taking a trip memorable, exciting, and full of adventure. Where work remote is inevitable, she has created a platform where people can stop creating excuses and start living in the now.

“Travel has been part of my life since I was very young (I took my first international flight at just six months old!) and it's something I am truly passionate about sharing with others. My mom built her career as a travel agent and my dad traveled three weeks out of the month for work so you could say travel is truly in my DNA. I love exploring new places but always hated wasting hours researching and never being able to find recommendations for the types of things I wanted to do, from people I could relate to. The idea for Well Traveled was born. So if you're someone who prefers to travel more like a local and less like a tourist, Well Traveled is for you. Now I may be just a little bit biased, but I think you're going to love it.” -Samantha

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Resources:

Well Traveled

Website: https://www.welltraveledclub.com/

Instagram: @welltraveledclub

Tiktok: @welltraveledclub

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/welltraveledclub/

Samantha Patil:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samframpatil/

Instagram: @samframpatil

Twitter: @samframpatil

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This week's episode features Michelle Wolfe, speaker, podcast host & business owner.

Throughout her 10 years as a Massage Therapist and 8 years of doing self-development and mindset work, Michelle has learned that one of the best ways to adapt to our ever-changing lives is to just keep moving forward. Making one decision at a time, and taking one step at a time. Michelle is the host of The MUVE Forward Podcast, a Stepmom, partner and an investor.

Speaking on topics such as mindset, self-development, health and wellness and more, Michelle is an energetic and positive force who radiates with a good vibes only mindset wherever she goes.

We discuss how she first got started in her career and into self-development & mindset work, what tools and resources helped her with this self-development, her journey to building MUVE life, and all things around mindset as a business owner.

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Resources:

Website: https://www.themichellewolfe.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellewolfe/

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This week's episode features Shannon Matson, CEO & Founder of The Social Bungalow, an education + media company that helps entrepreneurs structure ingenious online businesses, as well as Bungalow Coffee a 2,500 sqft coffee café in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District.

With comprehensive experience in marketing and advertising, Shannon prides herself on helping others structure and market their businesses for exceptional growth.

Her journey began in the corporate world where she held titles such as V.P. of Marketing for a global publishing company and National Director of Sales & Marketing for a fitness franchise.

These varying industries and array of accreditations – from pursuing continued education credits in copywriting, utilized to write weekly articles for Forbes and Entrepreneur.com, to becoming Google Adwords certified – speak to her insatiable hunger for driving traffic and conversions to remarkable brands.

These roles brought her to opportunities with L’Oreal, Access Hollywood and The Ellen Degeneres Show, with marketing access to Kendra Wilkinson, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez.

We discuss how to cut through the noise with your offerings, utilizing past content & focusing on quality, what she’s learned from her biggest launch so far, how to drive organic purchases, the mindset of being a business owner, and so much more.

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Resources:

Website: https://thesocialbungalow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialbungalow/

The Sophisticated Ceo Suite https://thesocialbungalow.com/sophisticated-ceo-suite

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