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In this episode of Women Beyond the Table, hosts Meg King and Tammy Cohen engage in a heartfelt conversation with Trish Tonaj (pronounced Tonai), an accomplished artist, entrepreneur, and mentor. They discuss themes of new beginnings, the importance of community and collaboration, and the journey of breaking barriers in entrepreneurship. Trish shares her experiences of starting her first business in a time without modern technology, the challenges she faced, and her passion for helping others through storytelling, sponsorship, and mentorship. The conversation also touches on the significance of embracing change, the role of art in personal expression, and the legacy one leaves behind.
Chapters
00:00 New Beginnings and Reflections
03:43 Introducing Trish: A Connector and Mentor
05:47 Breaking Barriers: Trish's Entrepreneurial Journey
11:24 The Importance of Community and Collaboration
17:15 Creating a Legacy Through Storytelling
23:06 Art as a Form of Expression and Reinvention
28:52 Embracing Change and Learning
34:45 Final Thoughts and Advice for the Younger Self
Takeaways
Many entrepreneurs face barriers due to a lack of mentorship.
Failure is a part of the learning process.
Collaboration is more valuable than competition.
Creating a legacy involves helping others succeed.
Art can be a powerful form of expression and stress relief.
Embracing change is crucial for personal growth.
It's important to give yourself grace to evolve.
Trish Tonaj is an author, artist, podcaster, and the founder/host for shareyourstories.online. A global award-winning passion project, built on a platform of mentorship and breaking barriers to success, featuring global entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders who share their great ideas. As the host of Keepin’ It Real, she introduces the person behind the logo. In 2024, the SYS Community introduced Marketing Grants, “Funding for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs.” Pursuing her passion for the arts, Trish is trading a pen for a paintbrush, creating original works of art that invite you to enjoy a splash of colour. As a published author, she has two books: Breaking Barriers 10 Entrepreneurial Women Share Their Stories and a Diary of Change 12 Personal Tools. Recognized by her peers, in 2024 Trish was named “Leader of the Year” by Women Changing the World in the Americas and in 2025 won Global Silver, Business of the Year.
Connect With Trish
Books: https://trishtonaj.com/books/ shareyourstories.online
LinkedIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/trishtonaj https://www.linkedin.com/company/shareyourstories-online/?viewAsMember=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trish_tonaj/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phaze2inc
Podcast Websites: https://tammyjcohen.com/podcast/
https://www.megkingconsulting.com/podcast
Email: womenbeyondthetable[email protected]
Social: LinkedIn | Instagram
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In this episode of Women Beyond the Table, hosts Meg King and Tammy Cohen engage in a heartfelt conversation with Trish Tonaj (pronounced Tonai), an accomplished artist, entrepreneur, and mentor. They discuss themes of new beginnings, the importance of community and collaboration, and the journey of breaking barriers in entrepreneurship. Trish shares her experiences of starting her first business in a time without modern technology, the challenges she faced, and her passion for helping others through storytelling, sponsorship, and mentorship. The conversation also touches on the significance of embracing change, the role of art in personal expression, and the legacy one leaves behind.
Chapters
00:00 New Beginnings and Reflections
03:43 Introducing Trish: A Connector and Mentor
05:47 Breaking Barriers: Trish's Entrepreneurial Journey
11:24 The Importance of Community and Collaboration
17:15 Creating a Legacy Through Storytelling
23:06 Art as a Form of Expression and Reinvention
28:52 Embracing Change and Learning
34:45 Final Thoughts and Advice for the Younger Self
Takeaways
Many entrepreneurs face barriers due to a lack of mentorship.
Failure is a part of the learning process.
Collaboration is more valuable than competition.
Creating a legacy involves helping others succeed.
Art can be a powerful form of expression and stress relief.
Embracing change is crucial for personal growth.
It's important to give yourself grace to evolve.
Trish Tonaj is an author, artist, podcaster, and the founder/host for shareyourstories.online. A global award-winning passion project, built on a platform of mentorship and breaking barriers to success, featuring global entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders who share their great ideas. As the host of Keepin’ It Real, she introduces the person behind the logo. In 2024, the SYS Community introduced Marketing Grants, “Funding for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs.” Pursuing her passion for the arts, Trish is trading a pen for a paintbrush, creating original works of art that invite you to enjoy a splash of colour. As a published author, she has two books: Breaking Barriers 10 Entrepreneurial Women Share Their Stories and a Diary of Change 12 Personal Tools. Recognized by her peers, in 2024 Trish was named “Leader of the Year” by Women Changing the World in the Americas and in 2025 won Global Silver, Business of the Year.
Connect With Trish
Books: https://trishtonaj.com/books/ shareyourstories.online
LinkedIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/trishtonaj https://www.linkedin.com/company/shareyourstories-online/?viewAsMember=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trish_tonaj/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phaze2inc
Podcast Websites: https://tammyjcohen.com/podcast/
https://www.megkingconsulting.com/podcast
Email: womenbeyondthetable[email protected]
Social: LinkedIn | Instagram
Subscribe, rate and leave a review.