Made Possible

Made Possible returns with a very special episode featuring the founder of the Black Business Association of BC, Nerissa Allen.

Join us as we kick off Black History Month in Canada by profiling this powerhouse community builder, organizer and entrepreneur.

Resources for Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs:

1. Black Business Association website: https://www.blackbusinessbc.ca/

2. Black Business Association/SBBC Grant Program: https://www.blackbusinessbc.ca/SBBC

3. Black Business Global Directory: https://blackbizglobal.com/

4. Small Business BC Black-owned Business Resources: https://smallbusinessbc.ca/resources-for-black-owned-businesses

In Episode 8 of Made Possible, we chat with internationally renowned author, community builder, and consultant, Pamela Slim.

Pam is best known for her book Escape from Cubicle Nation (named Best Small Business and Entrepreneur book of 2009 from 800 CEO Read) along with her follow up book Body of Work. Her next book, The Widest Net, will be published by McGraw Hill in October, 2021.

We chat with Pamela about how to build an organic community around your business, her K’é Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, and her new book, The Widest Net.

Win one of three copies of Pamela's new book by taking one of these simple actions:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts

2. Share this episode on LinkedIn and tag Small Business BC

3. Share this episode on Instagram and tag Small Business BC

Welcome back to the Made Possible Podcast!

Across our first six episodes, we took a look at small business community building at the micro level. Beginning with Episode 7, we're taking a look at community building on a much larger scale.

Our guest on this episode is Small Business BC's own CEO, Tom Conway. Tom is a powerful and compassionate community builder with a lifetime of experience to share.

Learn how Tom contributes to BC's thriving small business scene, and discover key tips and insights from his career in entrepreneurship.

As always, you can reach us at [email protected]. We'd love for you to leave a review or rating on the podcast.

Until next time,

Producer Darren

In Episode 6 of Made Possible we head to Northwest BC to chat with Jaimie Davis, the founder of Jada Creations. Jaimie is a multi-disciplined award-winning artist and solopreneur from the Gitx̱san & Nisga’a Nations.

Through her beautiful works, Jaimie is reclaiming her identity as an Indigenous woman while working to create a space where her son can grow up without ever having to question her identity.

Jaimie’s words are powerful, and there is so much business brilliance packed into our discussion.

Notes:

• For more information on participating in a Culture Camp, contact Jaimie at [email protected]

• Follow @jadacreations on Instagram

• Use the promo code madepossible in September to get 25% off your purchase at www.shopjada.com

In Episode 5 of the Made Possible Podcast we chat with Sadaf Rahimi, the founder of Charcuterie Vancouver. Sadaf’s journey from Afghanistan to Canada is one of resiliency and triumph, matched only by her incredible business journey.

Learn how Sadaf made her business possible, navigating a global pandemic along the way. In a little over two years, Sadaf has gone from taking her first steps in entrepreneurship, to owning her own storefront in Vancouver’s beautiful Kitsilano neighbourhood.

There’s so much business brilliance in this episode. Grab a coffee and settle in!

Follow Charcuterie Vancouver on Instagram.

Resources mentioned by Sadaf:

· Immigrant Services Society of BC

· Immigrant Employment Council of BC

· Vancouver Afghan Business Council

In Episode 4 of Made Possible, we take a visit to Vancouver Island’s beautiful Comox Valley to chat with Lyndsey Bell and Jay Valeri, the founders of Bigfoot Donuts.

Learn how the duo stepped away from their careers to pursue their entrepreneurial dream – running their own donut shop.

Along the way, they’ve learned how to simultaneously manage their marriage and business, how to hire the right team, and how to navigate the 18-month curveball that was the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is so much business brilliance in their story. Grab a coffee and a donut and hit that play button to learn more!

Follow Bigfoot Donuts on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bigfoot.donuts/

On Episode 2 of Made Possible, we take the Sea to Sky Highway north to Whistler to chat with Ed and Natasha Tatton, founders and operators of BReD.

BReD is an artisanal bakery and cafe known for their 100% plant-based and vegan-friendly treats. Sustainability is also high on the menu at BReD, with every coffee purchased resulting in a tree being planted. This husband and wife team are also working toward earning their B-Corp status.

Learn how Ed and Natasha's journey took them from England to Whistler, how they've grown as entrepreneurs, and how BReD has become an invaluable community hub in Whistler Creekside.

Our guest on the first ever episode of Made Possible is Lynn-Marie Angus, Indigenous entrepreneur and one of the founders of Sisters Sage. Hear Lynn’s experience in transitioning from a career in construction to founding a thriving, award-winning small business. Along the way, we discuss the challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada, what it means to ‘sage against the machine,’ and how growth doesn’t happen at the speed of comfort.

Resources mentioned by Lynn-Marie:

· Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre

· Access Futures

· Ch’nook Indigenous Business Education

· SheEO

· Kendall Netmaker – Driven to Succeed

Follow Sisters Sage on social media:

· Facebook

· Instagram

· TikTok

If you have any feedback about episode 1 of Made Possible, let us know at [email protected]

Welcome to the Made Possible Podcast! Join our host Karley Cunningham as she discusses why we started the podcast, why now, and what to expect from our first season of six episodes.