No Ceilings Podcast

Suze Dowling has helped launch more than 50 consumer brands as General Manager and Partner at agency Gin Lane, including Harry’s, Hims, Smile Direct Club and Quip. She’s now scaling home startups as cofounder at Pattern Brands where she’s launched and acquired businesses like Open Spaces, Letterfolk, GIR and Equal Parts.

Join us as we uncover the secrets behind Suze's remarkable success in navigating the unpredictable terrain of startup ventures. Ms. Dowling shares her invaluable insights, lessons learned, and networking strategies for turning innovative ideas into thriving businesses. 

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This episode is an opportunity to look back on our podcast and share some of our favorite moments. If you're new here, welcome and hopefully this episode will give you a quick snippet of what to expect on the show. Don't hesitate to go back and listen to the full episodes.

Throughout the 2 seasons Julie has had had tech entrepreneurs, business moguls, activists and experts come to talk about their journey, what moments led them to where they are now, and expert advice for those seeking to obtain new heights in their professional or personal life. 

In this episode you will hear snippets of our conversations with : 
- Wendy Day - Rap Activist and Mogul
- Eliana Goldstein- Millenial Business Coach
- Tatiana Londono- Real Estate Mogul
- Karina Kogan - CMO of Pvolve
- Amanda Hudson- HR Expert
- Arsho Toubi- Google Engineer

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In this exclusive episode, Julie has a captivating conversation with Éva Goicochea, the Founder and CEO of Maude, an innovative sexual wellness company. Éva's remarkable journey stands out as she is only one of ten Latinas to have ever successfully secured over $10 million in venture capital funding, particularly within the realm of consumer goods. Maude's global presence is a testament to its excellence, with products now available in 33 countries, notably, Maude holds the distinction of being the pioneering sexual wellness brand to ever debut in Sephora.

During the interview, Éva delves into how and why she built a sexual wellness company and sheds light on her fascinating career trajectory.  Her professional odyssey commenced as a legislative aide and later evolved to encompass positions with renowned brands like Everlane and Josie Maran.

Éva also offers valuable insights into her pioneering approach to product development, recounting her bold decision to initially decline a $1 million funding offer, and she shares her thoughts on the current trends shaping the sexual wellness category.

Since its inception in April 2018, Maude has garnered extensive recognition, earning features in esteemed publications such as Vogue, The New York Times, and Fast Company, among a remarkable tally of 1700+ other media outlets. In July of 2019, Maude achieved a significant milestone by being named one of the "45 Most Powerful Brands" by WWD. In 2022, Forbes hailed Maude as a trailblazer, recognizing it for "redefining the sex essentials industry for modern consumers."

Prepare to be deeply inspired by Éva's unrelenting curiosity and her fervent commitment to challenging the status quo. This conversation promises to be a source of inspiration and enlightenment for all.

Find out more about Maude : https://getmaude.com/
Find out more about Éva : https://www.instagram.com/evagoicochea/?hl=en-ca

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In this episode, Julie speaks with Marketing Maven Karina Kogan who has over two decades of marketing and management experience in roles at the intersection of media and tech. Karina led global marketing teams at Peloton, Oura and is now CMO for Pvolve an omnichannel fitness company with an innovative, science-led method that pairs functional movement with proprietary equipment.

In this episode, we discuss: 
- How Karina first started working in media and was one of the first to work on influencer marketing for Britney Spears and the Kardashians.
- How she met the Founder of Peloton John Foley and then helped him scale the billion-dollar business throughout the pandemic.
- Behind-the-scenes anecdotes about prestigious Oura Ring campaigns
- The implications of Fractional Work for women in leadership roles.
- The vision for Pvolve and their new partnership with the incredible Jennifer Aniston. 

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In this episode, Julie sits down with  Myriam Belzile-Maguire, Founder of Maguire Shoes : a local business that has scaled so rapidly within the last 6 years. With over 25 employees, 3 boutiques in Montreal, Toronto, and New York, with a 50% growth YoY and selling over 120 skews annually. Myriam and Romy are disrupting the old way of producing fashion footwear.

6 years in their corporate job, both Maguire sisters decided to dive head first and start a shoe line-, setting out to tackle the traditional cost barrier of wholesale by opting for a direct-to-consumer model.

Inspired by a new wave of direct-to-consumer women-led brands, Myriam and Romy aimed to disrupt the old way of producing fashion footwear.

In this episode, we discuss :
- how they scaled their business with zero upfront funding,
- funny anecdotes of their experiences working with various factories around the world
- the role of women entrepreneurs in a still very male-dominated industry
- advice Myriam has for young dreamers and/or entrepreneurs looking to start a business in retail.

Find out more about Maguire Shoes :
Website:  https://maguireshoes.com/
Myriam Belzile-Maguire Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/myriam-belzile-maguire-6967b213/?originalSubdomain=ca

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Tatiana Londono- Real Estate Mogul, Author, Reality TV, and TikTok Star shares how she turned a $ 1000 investment into a billion-dollar real estate empire. 

In this episode, we explore the challenges she faced along the way, her unrelentless determination, and the proudest moments that made her the incredible visionary she is today.  You will also hear her perspective on Real Estate Reality TV, the current state of the Real Estate Market in Canada and the United States, and her ascension to becoming one of TikTok’s biggest influencers on the platform today. 

Tatiana is a mother, an entrepreneur, and a born leader. With her drive, down-to-earth business sense, and impressive sales and branding skills you can all learn a lot from her!

For more information :

Tatiana Londono' s website:https://www.londonogroup.com/broker/viewBroker.php?broker=82661
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tatlondono?lang=en
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tatlondono/?hl=en

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In this thought-provoking episode, Lindsay Dahl, an environmental health activist, writer and Chief Impact Officer at Ritual, shares her inspiring journey and passion for championing change against toxic chemicals in consumer products. Lindsay discusses her upbringing in Minnesota, which eventually led to her interest in working on climate change and, eventually, environmental health.

Lindsay shares her experiences working in the public sector and her pivotal role in passing a federal law to exclude BPA from baby bottles, which set her on a path to mobilize other businesses to regulate the industry. At Beauty Counter, Lindsay implemented laws to keep consumers safer and created a "never list" of ingredients. She also explains the difference between clean and natural beauty products and the FDA's role in regulating beauty and food products in the United States.

Lindsay's current work at Ritual, a dietary supplement company, focuses on responsible sourcing and transparency. She emphasizes the importance of traceability in creating sustainable and healthy products. We also unpack how Ritual products are manufactured within FDA guidelines.

Throughout the episode, Lindsay provides inspiring and actionable tips for small actions that consumers and corporations can take to ensure safety and sustainability of our planet.

For more information :
Lindsay's website : https://lindsaydahl.com/
Ritual  US : https://ritual.com/
Ritual CA: https://ritual.com/ca

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In today's episode, Julie speaks with the talented and passionate Vicky Boudreau Co-Founder of Bicom, one of the largest PR Firms in Canada, with over 40 employees.

 We unpack the notion of what ''Having it all'' truly means for women in today's society, Vicky shares the entrepreneurial journey she started 15 years ago and insightful advice for young women trying to break through the business world.

Vicky often gives her perspective on women in leadership in prestige media outlets such as La Presse, Divine, and Elle Canada. This boss lady entrepreneur is committed to stimulating the next generation by offering conferences on entrepreneurship in schools and associations.

You can find out more about Vicky via the links below :
https://www.bicom.ca/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-boudreau-14762b14/?locale=en_US
https://www.instagram.com/vicky_boudreau/?hl=en

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Welcome to Season 2 of No Ceilings!

In this episode, Julie sits down with the incredible  Kim Gingras. 

Kim is a choreographer, professional dancer, TV Judge, Mentor, and Member of The Board of Directors for the National Dance School of Canada. This Montreal native is internationally recognized for her involvement in front of and behind the camera. Having worked with such icons as Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Madonna, Nicki Minaj and has performed on the world's most prestigious stages such as the Super Bowl halftime show with Beyoncé, the Grammys, the MTV Movie Awards, The Voice, Ellen DeGeneres, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, X-Factor, and Coachella. Kim has accumulated a prodigious amount of knowledge and experience over the course of her long career. She now gives back through her mentorship program The Professional Dance Career Course.

In this episode, Kim spoke candidly about her journey, from the challenges she faced early in her career to the heights of success she eventually achieved. She spoke about the importance of perseverance, even in the face of adversity, and how she never let setbacks stop her from pursuing her passion. With her hard work and determination, Kim went on to perform on some of the biggest tours and shows in the world, working with some of the biggest names in music.

Find out more about Kim's Professional Dance Career Course here:
https://kimgingras.com/online-mentorship#online-mentorship
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimgingras/?hl=fr

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In this episode, Julie speaks with Certified Professional Coach- Eliana Goldstein. 
 Prior to becoming a coach, Eliana worked for almost 9 years in ad tech sales where she learned the importance of professional networking and made several career pivots within her industry. She climbed the corporate ladder from Coordinator to Business Development Manager to then owning her own business. Her journey has been filled with peaks and valleys that she will share with us today. Through personal exploration, tapping into her zone of genius she enrolled and became a renowned Certified Professional Coach. Her work has been featured in Fast Company, Business Insider, and New York Post.
 
 As part of the show's Leadership Series, we have the pleasure of unpacking Eliana’s expert advice on career pivots, breaking through burnout, and cracking the code of networking and negotiation.

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