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Maeva is a Registered Acupuncturist practicing in Petawawa and has been helping people restore true balance in their body & mind since 2018.

She has experienced first hand the damage that can come from ignoring the early signs of a struggling body and is now on a mission to guide others on their journey to radiant healthy. Maeva specializes in pain management, women's health and fertility support, digestive health, anxiety and stress management - so of course, we had to get into all of this and more!

In this episode....

👉🏼 Maeva shares how she stumbled into this holistic Chinese medicine practice and how it works (and no - it DOES NOT hurt)

👉🏼 We dive into the benefits of acupuncture, including helping to minimize stress, anxiety, gut health, infertility and more

👉🏼 Maeva shares how many treatments it will take in order to see results

👉🏼 We learn about cupping, heat therapy, and Reiki + how Maeva incorporates these practices with her acupuncture patients

And so much more 👏🏼

Michaela Fong may be the face behind Small Biz Babes Community. But really, she is just a small European town gal with big dreams who moved to Canada and built a thriving small business from her living room floor to keep herself proactive during her immigration process. 

Little did she know that her small Esty business would change her life & eventually she would help thousands of struggling small business owners around the world. She then grew it into a small business community on TikTok and Instagram and now empowers, teaches & inspires others to grow their business with strategy & intention, so it allows you to live the fulfilled life you dream of.

In this episode, Michaela shares:

🙅🏽‍♀️How to navigate internal roadblocks for those nervous about embarking on entrepreneurship

💁🏼‍♀️How to boost engagement on social media

(through reels, stories, and carousel posts)

🤦🏻‍♀️ Common mistakes biz owners should AVOID

doing on the socials

🙋🏾‍♀️ How to confidentially show up and be authentically yourself on social media (and why it resonates more with your audience)

Primeau Law is Deep River's first female founded and female run law firm, founded by Jodie Primeau, Real Estate Wills and Estates and Criminal Law lawyer.

In this special two-part podcast episode, because there was so much we had to dive into, we broke this episode into two segments. So in this second episode, we're talking about what goes on behind the scenes as a feminist lawyer! Which means we chat about:

👉🏼 Lawyer burnout, discrimination, sexual harassment and so much more.

👉🏼 Jody shares her journey to being a single mother by choice, her fertility journey and her biggest regret.

👉🏼 And we dive in and chat about Jodie's former time running as a political candidate in the 2021 federal election, as she was the NDP candidate for Renfrew Nipissing Pembroke.

Primeau Law is Deep River's first female founded and female run law firm, founded by Jodie Primeau, Real Estate Wills and Estates and Criminal Law lawyer.

In this special two-part podcast episode, because there was so much we had to dive into, we broke this episode into two segments. So in this first episode, we're talking all things CRIMINAL LAW.

👉🏼So Jodie shares her experience working with alleged criminals, federal penitentiary clients, guilty and non-guilty verdicts, and representing the innocent-until-proven-guilty.

👉🏼 We also talk about the components to identifying as a feminist law firm and if Primeau Law represents male clients.

And then in part two, when the court is in recess, we talk about:

👉🏼 Lawyer burnout, discrimination, sexual harassment and so much more.

👉🏼 Jody shares her journey to being a single mother by choice, her fertility journey and her biggest regret.

👉🏼 And we were also able to chat about Jodie's former time running as a political candidate in the 2021 federal election, as she was the NDP candidate for Renfrew Nipissing Pembroke.

Tina Carr stumbled into the beauty industry during a transition in her life where she had to think fast and find a job that was flexible, allowing her to learn quickly and spend quality time with her young kids, starting with manicures and pedicures and eventually expanding her beauty services, for her clients to express themselves through lashes, nails, tattoos, piercings and other beauty services.

In this episode, Tina and I chat about:

🤘🏼How your only competition should be yourself and not others surrounding you. Always look how to improve and level UP yourself and your business

👏🏼 Surrounding yourself with business owners who will cheerlead, mentor, and support you (and make sure that you reciprocate it back!)

💡 Why donating gift certificates is actually the smartest form of advertising (in addition to giving back)

👩🏼‍💼 How Enterprise Renfrew County's Starter Company Plus Program is here to help new entrepreneurs or biz owners in the Ottawa Valley that are looking for some direction and guidance navigating your entrepreneurship journey and there's an opportunity to compete for a grant of up to $4,000!

Preventative oral care has always been a passion for Marcie Rutledge, who relocated to Madawaska Valley as a young registered dental hygienist who wanted to make a name for herself in the dental hygiene field but also as an entrepreneur. She decided to open her dental practice, Barry's Bay Dental Hygiene Clinic, in Madawaska Valley as she was drawn to the small town hospitality and the need for better access to dental hygiene services.

After buying the old meat market, tearing it down, and building the new dental hygiene clinic in its place, Marcie and her family have planted their roots in Barry's Bay and she is determined to continue educating her patients on the importance of preventative dental care as well as providing a trusting, safe and enjoyable experience.

In this episode....

🦷 Marcie shares her journey towards becoming a registered dental hygienist and if she has ever considered continuing education to become a dentist

🪥 We talk cavity prevention, electric toothbrushes, teeth whitening and bad breath

😷 We talk about the hygienist’s ESSENTIAL role in communication, treatment acceptance, and building relationships with patients (with limited communication)

🦷 Marcie shares how women are changing the dental workforce and impacting the dental industry for the better

OV Boss Babes is envolving as we learn more about boss babes in fascinating careers and industries that have been formerly under represented and are shining a light on women that are making an impact and are encouraging, educating and empowering women in their respective fields.

In this spotlight feature, we hear from Arielle Grakist, a volunteer firefighter from

The Smiths Falls Fire Department, who gives our listeners a peek into the world of firefighting from a women's perspective, learning more about being a first responder and how she and her colleagues have a duty to be accountable, collaborative and supportive while being on the front lines of risk and danger.

Hear how this this babe is burning down barriers and is encouraging and empowering women in firefighting.

It all started when these two best buds decided to open up their cannabis accessory shop, preparing for the day that marijuana became legalized in Ontario and retailers could finally sell recreational cannabis to customers beyond selling online. But 2019 was a different time back then, and there was still a negative stigma associated with recreational cannabis, and even more around women who smoked weed...or heaven forbid, mom's who enjoyed a toke or edible.

But Jenna Horth and Quinn Bosel Gorelik were determined to smash the grass ceiling and entered unchartered territories and faced new and difficult challenges beyond a pandemic by being one of the first recreational cannabis stores in the Ottawa Valley, and the ONLY store that is entirely female owned and operated.

In this episode, Jenna and Quinn go off the record and chat about:

🌱The non-medical benefits to using recreational cannabis and how it improves general wellness

🍄 Why it's just as NORMAL incorporate cannabis into your lifestyle as it is to enjoy coffee and wine

👏🏼 The importance of having open and honest conversations with your children and teens about the use of cannabis to help them make informed decisions

🌸 Why more women are confident, excited, and curious to learn about + try cannabis, as these babes continue to EDUCATE their community

Algonquin College business grad (with honours!) Laura McKinnon had her eyes set on working in administration and possibly expanding on her baking business, not thinking that she herself would ever become the successful business owner of a well known CrossFit gym that is inspiring its members to get strong, feel confident and take their fitness routine to the next level!

Laura shares how she and her husband + business partner Kevin opened Valley Apex Training Grounds, a local Pembroke gym that is more of a supportive and inclusive community that helps and encourages everyone to achieve their fitness goals!

In this episode, Laura shares:

👏🏼 How she left her job at the County of Renfrew to pursue entrepreneurship full time in 2021

🏋🏽‍♀️ How Laura, Kevin and their team of coaches continually educate the public on what CrossFit is to entice people to want to commit to this type of fitness environment vs going to a regular gym (and how they keep their members coming back!)

🪅 The importance of balance, taking breaks and unplugging from work + the socials

🫶🏼 The power of a positive and encouraging community

Kayla Janke is a serial entrepreneur - but what's a serial entrepreneur? It's someone who has aspirations to start a business and once they have a handle on it, they come up with another creative business concept and are ignited by another idea and simultaneously open another business. And that is exactly what Kayla did, opening Ottawa Valley Roast House, Valley Tent and Party Rentals, Parvati and Athena Events and Nature's Compass.

But before Kayla started all of her successful businesses, she was working for the Township of Laurentian Valley. In 2019, Kayla decided to forgo the security of a salaried job to take on her own endeavor, assuming all risks in hopes of success and embark on her passion that has now taken her on several different paths.

And a serial entrepreneur like Kayla decided to take on this challenge repeatedly, creating, overseeing and successfully managing 4 different businesses.

✨ But how did she confidently leave her secure 9-5 job and step into the world of entrepreneurship?

✨ How does Kayla manage to oversee 4 businesses without working 24 hours a day, especially when two of her businesses happen to be in the event and wedding industry?!

✨ As busy as this babe is, she does appreciate taking time to herself and disconnects from the world in many ways - one being staying off social media.. how does she manage to do that in a time when digital content is a must in business?

But Kayla is a firm believer in connection, community, and authenticity - which all essential components to her success.