Startup Canada

Sean Rayland-Boubar is the Founder of Winnipeg based Red Rebel Armour.  Red Rebel Armour is an Indigenous led streetwear brand with a strong social mission to employ, train and pay people returning from the criminal justice system.

Janna Swales is the Founder of Yukon Plastics, based in Whitehorse, Yukon. Janna is collecting plastic waste and turning it into beautiful, useful things. Here is her story.

In our final episode of the Startup Women Podcast, powered by CIBC Business Banking, we are joined by Lida Lisney and Cristina Galeano. Lida shares her journey of buying and operating Inside Story, a lingerie boutique and Cristina discusses banking solutions, decision and guidance for entrepreneurs.

This series is hosted by Mallory Rowan and powered by CIBC Business Banking. Learn more about CIBC’s Women Entrepreneurs Hub. 

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Ashlyn Newlove is the Creator and Founder of Smart Sip Cream Co. In this conversation, we talk about selling directly to customer and why grocery isn’t always the best place for your product.

Josh Gale is the President of Gold Star Canadian Tours, an adventure company that allows you to see polar bears and be home by bedtime. This episode discusses tourism marketing, business growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Our Podcast Producer met with Rob Fraser in Victoria BC before he took the Startup Canada Tour stage for his keynote. Tune in for some rapid fire questions and pitching advice from Rob, Founder and CEO of Outway.

Teressa Dinshaw is the Co-Founder and CEO of Align Custom Fit. Teressa joins Mallory Rowan for a conversation about shifting into the role of CEO, raising the industry standard by operating in excellence and including love as a business value.

This series is hosted by Mallory Rowan and powered by CIBC Business Banking. Learn more about CIBC’s Women Entrepreneurs Hub. 

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Anthea Taljaard shares her journey from corporate management to folk art sculpture. We talk about how AI and digital assets are transforming her creative business and how she leverages her experience and technology to inspire and empower other experienced workers to generate income and find purpose in later life.

This conversation briefly talks about trauma and violence at the 18:30 mark. This ends at the 19 minute mark.

More from Anthea: https://www.saltspraydesign.ca/startup-canada

In this episode, Trish Kelly, Managing Director of Untapped Accessibility, shares her journey into accessible leadership, the importance of inclusive practices, and how her social enterprise is transforming accessibility in organizations across Canada.

Mya Beaudry is the Founder of Kokom Scrunchies. Mya shares her journey of expanding her business through innovative ideas like vending machines and partnerships with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and shares how her scrunchies honour the strong women in her life. Her story highlights the power of community support, creativity, and resilience in building a successful youth-led enterprise.