Tina Murray is a successful mortgage broker based out of Kemptville, Ontario. A wife and mother of three boys she has struggled (as many women do) with work-life balance and has a lot to share when it comes to making sure your work life aligns with your priorities and values. She also understands the benefits and challenges of entrepreneurship.

We sat down with Tina to talk to her about how she was able to build a successful business as a mortgage broker while staying true to her heart.

Diana Fisher is a local author, journalist, speaker and community personality in Kemptville, Ontario. She has been a successful freelance writer and columnist for many years and has been published in many local publications, including The Kemptville Advance where she writes a popular weekly column called The Accidental Farmwife.

We had the chance to sit down with Diana and talk about her experience as a writer, chasing stories and following your heart.

On this week's episode, we talk to local real estate agent, Ryan Hodgins from Red Moose Realty. Ryan talks to us about his experience as a new business owner, developing his personal brand and the importance of finding a good mentor.

You can follow Ryan below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanHodginsRealEstate/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanhodginsrealestate/

On this episode, we talk to OM Shanti from Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre, in Kemptville Ontario. OM Shanti, is a local business owner and yoga teacher in Kemptville Ontario. We talk about the importance of building a community when starting a business, the trials of starting a business and much more.

You can follow Om Shanti on

Her website: https://bodhitree.studio/staff/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhitreeyogacentre/

On this episode, we interview Jim McManaman, Jim is a business advisor and runs Peak Growth Business Advisors. Jim has had a long track record of running businesses, dating back to the 1980s. On this episode we talk to Jim about the challenges of starting a business and how to tackle the fears that come along with starting a business.

You can follow Jim on Social

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMpeakgrowth/?ref=bookmarksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jimpeakgrowth/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-mcmanaman/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jimmcmanaman

In this episode we talk to Anne Korlarchuk, Anne owns ALK Event Management, a local event management and planning business in North Grenville Ontario. Anne has been a local entrepreneur for many years in the Kemptville and North Grenville area. In this episode she talks about how to transition to a new career and how to make that transition as smooth as possible.

You can follow Anne on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pg/ALKEventManagement/about/?ref=page_internal

Dr. Shahrooz Yazdani opened Yazdani Family Dentistry back in 2001, providing service to both the Kemptville and Kanata areas. With two locations, they have experienced success in the industry by investing not only in their marketing team, but also in their clientele.

You can follow Dr. Yazdani on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Kemptvilledentists/Website - https://www.yazdanidental.ca/

Julia O’Grady is the owner and president of ITM Events, a full-service event planning company that specializes in corporate events. She has 10 years of experience in the industry, which is complemented by her work as a senior analyst for the Canadian federal government.

Julia provides her insights on how she tailored her business into the thriving company it is today. Julia has the know-how, experience, and drive to make her an expert on topics ranging from overcoming doubts to narrowing in on your preferred clientele. She provides thought-provoking and tangible advice for any entrepreneur looking to become a true expert in success.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pg/inthemomentevents/about/?ref=page_internal Website - http://www.itmevents.ca/

Daren Givoque is a Financial Security Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Advisor at O’Farrell Financial Services Inc in Kemptville, Ontario, which he joined in 2015. He has 10 years of experience in personal finance and is heading up a company called DivorceNet.

Daren joined the military early in his life, which taught him the importance of trust and teamwork, and he then transitioned into the world of business through his passion to educate others. We learned a great deal sitting down with him and discussing the building blocks of your business, from how to participate in the community to managing your greatest asset; you.

Follow Daren on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DarenGivoque.CDFA/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dgivoque/?hl=en

Best Quotes:“If your intentions aren’t noble and honest, it’s going to come to light pretty fast. People are going to realize what kind of person you are.” [6:00]

“In order to build a team, you have to have trust.”