Ivan Coyote is a writer and storyteller. Born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, they are the author of thirteen books, the creator of four films, six stage shows, and three albums that combine storytelling with music. In this episode, they share a preview of their newest performance and talk about their storytelling process. 

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Ellyce Fulmore is a queer and neurodivergent financial educator, content creator, author and the founder of Queerd Co., a financial literacy company. Her approach to financial literacy goes beyond the conventional, focusing on the intersectionality of identities and lived experiences. Ellyce is passionate about helping her online community of over half a million find the right tools, strategies and perspective to create a life where financial stability and joy coexist. Ellyce’s book Keeping Finance Personal: ditch the “Shoulds” and the Shame and Rewrite Your Money Story is available now.   

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Animal food insecurity is a real crisis. Inspired by Odin and his owner in Kelowna, Nicole committed to making a difference for pets and their humans. Nicole Frey is the Founder of Animal Food Bank and in this episode she shares with us the ins and outs of feeding animals who need it most, across Canada.

Nicole Frey is a distinguished entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Animal Food Bank, a significant initiative devoted to addressing pet food insecurity. Her journey into animal welfare began in her hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she volunteered for the Norway House Animal Rescue Network. This experience exposed her to the challenging circumstances of dogs in northern and remote communities. Nicole recognized the absence of pet food banks in the area. This realization led her to establish the Animal Food Bank only two days later.

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We speak to so many entrepreneurs across Canada in a year. Join our Startup Canada Podcast host Rick Spence and our CEO and host of the Startup Women Podcast, Kayla Isabelle, as the two reflect on 2023.

Be sure to check out Kayla’s Startup Women Podcast at https://www.startupcan.ca/learn/startup-women-podcast/

For more episodes with Rick, check out https://www.startupcan.ca/learn/startup-canada-podcast/

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We brought our podcast mic to the fifth and final Startup Canada Tour stop in Brampton on October 26! In this episode, hear from entrepreneurs who took part in the Pop-up Pitch Competition, and meet the top 3 winners of the 2023 Startup Global Pitch Competition Grand Finale.

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“For memorykpr, a lot of my self motivation comes from spending time with my clients. To hear their stories is the best motivation.”

Jessica McNaughton is the Founder of memoryKPR and our 2023 People’s Choice Award Winner. Jessica McNaughton is the Founder of memoryKPR, based in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. MemoryKPR technologies are committed to connecting the world through story.

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Mila Olumogba is a mother, entrepreneur and marketing executive who utilizes her lived experiences to highlight the importance of racial representation. Her debut children’s story is out now, Dr.Santa and The Miracle Makers. 

“It was the first time I had time to slow down, and to think. Colour Me Christmas was always something I wanted to start.”

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Darren Anderson has been a business consultant and marketing advisor for over 20 years working with major corporations to local business owners.  Anderson Marketing Group helps grow small and medium-sized businesses through real hands-on marketing services that are designed to work. In 2018, Darren founded the Love My Mind Non-Profit Initiative in memory of his brother Mark Anderson, who suffered from the darkness of depression, compounded by an addiction to alcohol, which ultimately led to Mark taking his life. During the grieving period, Darren recognized a desperate need for awareness and support surrounding mental health, addiction, and suicide.

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Rae Massop is a Registered Social Worker and Social Entrepreneur focused on dedicating her career towards health promotion for marginalized Canadians. She is a former health equity researcher and current founder and CEO at Aworie Health.

“It’s easy to target the people with money and those who have insurance plans. This doesn’t feel true to our mission.”

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“We believe if you live in our dominant economic culture, it is very likely you or someone you know has money trauma. This is like first-aid training for anyone who works with money.”

Chantel Chapman is the Founder of The Trauma of Money, an accredited course certifying professionals in facilitating and healing money trauma. In this episode we explore how your money might be affecting your mental health. 

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