OV Boss Babes

OV Boss Babes

By Holly MolenaarBusinessEntrepreneurship
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OV Boss Babes episodes

  • Episode #8 - No Tropical Vacation? Try a Spray-STAY-tion - with Natural Glow by Jacklyn!

    Many know her as "the spray tan lady" in the valley, but she is also a business woman working in the Economic Development department for the County of Renfrew. Jacklyn Stott always knew that she wanted to get into the business world when she first came up with the idea of purchasing ponchos from the Dollar Store and selling them at outdoor music festivals. After stumbling into a salon in Montreal that advertised spray tans and discovering that no one in the Ottawa Valley was offering them, Jackie knew she had to take advantage of this opportunity. 

    Jackie talks about how she helps to make her clients feel comfortable getting an airbrush tan, the misconceptions and benefits to spray tanning and also explains her additional service of teeth whitening. You can book a spray tan or teeth whitening session with Jackie on social media, either on Facebook or Instagram at Natural Glow by Jacklyn or find information on her services on her website: https://naturalglowbyjacklyn.com/

    37 min
  • Episode #7 - A Local Subscription Box with Local Motives
    Holly welcomes business owner, Taryn Stewart, who started her own subscription company called Local Motives, right here in Petawawa.  These unique subscription boxes for women contain eco-friendly health, beauty and lifestyle products delivered right to your door. Local Motives also supports Canadian and military home-based business products and proceeds from every box go towards the Support Our Troops Foundation.
    Taryn also talks about her experience in the e-cigarettes industry, the struggles she faced working in a male-dominated environment and how she gained self-confidence and self-worth in the workplace.
    43 min
  • Episode #6 - Skip the Drive-Thru. Add the Baileys. Get Roasted (with OV Roast House)
    Born and raised here in the valley, Kayla Janke had big dreams of venturing into the business world, and so came not one, but two event and party rental companies, Valley Tent Rentals and Parvati & Athena Events, while working for the Township of Laurentian Valley. She decided she wanted to focus on both of these businesses and quit her job at the Township in January 2020...and then the pandemic hit! However, it was during this time that she realized her true passion was to open Ottawa Valley Roast House, along with her partner Brad. Kayla talks about her love for coffee, Algonquin Park, and how she and Brad decided to create "Coffee for a Cause" where proceeds from every sales goes towards The Friends of Algonquin Park organization. Kayla also makes an unofficial announcement about her sister in law, Amy!
    49 min
  • Episode #5 - Say Hi. Support Women. and Shop Local. With LOCAL.
    It all started when two friends, Laura Brown and Carrie Broughton, were making homemade signs in their garages and decided to go into business together and opened a homey shop in downtown Pembroke to provide local, Canadian merchants a place to display their products in a "market-like" environment. Of course, they also brought along their personalized homemade signs and decor, not only selling them but holding fun workshops, from custom boards to wreaths and hanging baskets, even offering customers DIY at-home kits during the pandemic shut-down. Laura Brown and Carrie Broughton are also ambassadors for women empowerment, recently announcing their "Woman for Women" campaign, which represents  a space where women can feel supported, encouraged and inspired. This isn't just a store - it's a community.
    Check out Laura, Carrie, the LOCAL, ladies and a ton of other Canadian merchants downtown Pembroke and learn more about their Women for Women line here: https://localpembroke.com/woman-for-women/
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode #4 - She Said YES to the Pod with Crazy, Beautiful Dresses
    Holly chats with Kim Chenard, owner of Crazy, Beautiful Dresses in Downtown Pembroke. COVID-19 has been a hard year already, but it was also a challenging time for so many brides-to-be that were impacted by the pandemic.  Millions of couples had to postpone their dream wedding, decide on a last-minute elopement, or settle for a micro wedding due to social gathering restrictions. As we continue to navigate through these unchartered waters, Kim and her team want to be there for you to ensure that every moment leading up to your special day, regardless of COVID-19 will still be an unforgettable one! Kim also drops a bomb that she got married not once, not twice, but THREE times. You'll want to tune in to hear this story! Take a look through their dress lookbook, their decor portfolio and book an appointment to find your crazy, beautiful dress: https://crazybeautifulwedding.ca/
    50 min
  • Episode #3 - I Was Gonna Do A Podcast But Then I Got High with Prairie & Luna
    Today on the pod, Holly welcomes marijuana enthusiasts Quinn Bosel and Jenna Horth, owners of Prairie & Luna Cannabis, an authorized cannabis retail store featuring handmade ceramic smokeware with an extensive inventory of cannabis products specifically targeted towards women. These babes go behind the scenes of what it's like to go into business with your best friend, the lengthy process it took to open a cannabis store, and the health benefits of smoking weed. During Holly's rapid 10, she also asks the ladies if they were high during their interview on the pod. You can find Jenna, Quinn and their BUDtenders in Downtown Pembroke, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and on their website: https://www.prairieandluna.ca/
    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode #2 - Capturing Life's Moments with Autumn Ligget
    Holly welcomes Autumn Ligget, a natural golden hour photographer who lives for organic lifestyle sessions, capturing sunset sessions in the early evening and chasing the moon for that perfect glow at night. You would probably mistake her for a valley girl since her charismatic charm, sarcastic humour and love for Algonquin Park makes you wonder, "how are you not from the valley?!". Autumn explains how she discovered her passion for photography through a random session request, how COVID-19 helped her to make a huge career decision, and her constant desire for adventure in the woods. Book your next photography session with Autumn: https://www.autumnliggettphoto.com
    57 min
  • Episode #1 - Wig Hair Don't Care with Akousa Asare
    Holly interviews Akousa Asare, CEO and founder of Essence Luxe Couture - a premium boutique that specializes in handmade custom made-to-fit human hair wigs and ultra-realistic synthetic wigs. Akousa also talks about her experience on the hit CBC show Dragon's Den (season 15, episode 4). Watch the segment here: https://bit.ly/3lNjeYp and check out Essence Luxe Couture for handmade luxury human hair and premium synthetic lace wigs: https://essenceluxecouture.com/
    1 hr 1 min
  • Welcome, Boss Babes!
    Your host, Holly Molenaar welcomes you to the pod, explaining why she started this podcast and what you can expect from local boss babes in the Ottawa Valley!
    3 min

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