On today’s episode of MAGS Moments, we are joined by Erika Minkhorst, founder of Park Market & Refillery.Erika talks about quitting her corporate job to run her own business, the value of passion and purpose in the pursuit of entrepreneurship and how Park Market & Refillery is working to help consumers make more environmentally friendly decisions. …

On today’s episode of MAGS Moments, we are joined by Betsy D., the founder of ‘RICH For Him For Hur’, who is also an IT HR Specialist and a Manager for RBC’s Campus Engagement and New Grads program.She talks about discovering her passion people and communications in high school and learning how to be adaptable in undergrad. Betsy also sheds some li…

How are you coping with having to turn your living space into your workspace since the pandemic hit? A little stressed? Brenda Danso, founder and lead designer of BD Interior Design is here to curb all of those interior design fears! On today’s episode of MAGS Moments, Brenda shares how growing up in Los Angeles and eventually moving to Toronto hav…

Diversity is a word thrown around all too often in corporate spaces but recent events have proven that many industries and companies still have a long way to go in diversifying their staff. Organizations such as Tech Teahouse are working to change that by increasing diversity and creating community in the tech industry. On today’s episode of MAGS M…

On today’s episode of MAGS Moments, we are joined by Registered Social Worker and Counsellor, Kayla Goodhoofd. Kayla shares how her own personal experiences led her to a career focused on helping others through counselling. She also shares some great advice on coping in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of counselling and therapy a…

It's Tax Season! With the current pandemic, a lot of people are filing their taxes on their own for the first time. Feeling overwhelmed? Then today’s episode of MAGS Moments is for you! We’re joined by Randy Blake, a Tax Auditor for the Canada Revenue Agency, who shares all the information you need to know about income taxes, expenses, credits and …

On today’s episode of MAGS Moments, we are joined by the founder of Bold New Girls and Author, Lindsay Sealey. Lindsay reflects on how her childhood and career in education led her to start a business focused on supporting and empowering young girls and their support systems. She also talks about the importance of timing when pursuing entrepreneurs…

Goal setting is a topic normally reserved for the beginning of the year, but what happens when life gets in the way of it all? On today’s episode of MAGS Moments, we are joined by Founder of She’s So Limitless and Therapist, Charnel Ewen-Lewis. Charnel talks about her positive experiences with goal setting, from pursuing her career to starting her …

In this world, there are dreamers and there are doers. Nana Safori, the Founder of SOLV Advisors, joins us on MAGS Moments today to share why being a doer is important. Nana talks about his journey from Ghana to Canada and how his family and experiences at Carleton University impacted his desire to pursue entrepreneurship full time. He also discuss…

Being an entrepreneur requires you to do three key things: sell a product or service that people want, find ways to make your business better and be determined. Today’s MAGS Moments guest, Stephen Amoah, is an Account Executive at LinkedIn who shares how the networking platform can help entrepreneurs achieve these three things. Stephen talks about …

What do you do when you realize amazing artists in your city aren't getting the attention they deserve? You create that space for them. Today on MAGS Moments, we’re joined by Joelle White, a Experiential Marketer by day and Music Curator by night. Joelle talks about how her love for discovering new artists in high school led to her founding 'Gxrls …

Entrepreneurship is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. Sometimes, that means starting a business in a new and unique industry. Today on MAGS Moments, we’re joined by Akeem Gardner, founder of Atlas 365. He debunks some myths about Hemp, shares how his love for basketball has impacted him as an entrepreneur in such a niche industry and spe…

For brands and businesses interested in the power of persuasion, they must consider the use of Public Relations. Amira de Vera, the founder of Project Four PR, join us this week to talk about how she became a publicists and entrepreneur, the value of networking to help find clients and the benefits of utilizing PR tools to promote your small busine…

Culture seems like such a cliche term as it is often misused and abused by many. True culture however, is a game changer. Culture determines the goals, attitudes and ultimately effectiveness of a business and its employees. Maddy Tremblay, a Culture Operations and Events Specialist at Shopify, joins us this week to discuss how she came to be a memb…

As an entrepreneur, being self aware can affect everything from the way you run your business to the way you treat your employees. Shelby Rowland reflects how her own self awareness, experiences and relatability to young girls ultimately led to the creation of gracie's gals, an organization focused on using movement to empower young girls. She also…

If you want to do something well, hire an expert! On this week's episode of MAGS Moments, Event Planner, Grace Arhin, provides insight on her journey through entrepreneurship, motherhood and marriage. She touches on experience with starting her business, Grace Arhin Events, as well as the importance of building ones network and planning ahead. Grac…

On this week’s episode of MAGS Moments, Aileen Agada (an Environmental Engineering student and entrepreneur) talks about the value of market research, having faith through the entrepreneurial process and what it’s like being a full time student and full time boss! Visit www.magsconsults.com to read about learn more about entrepreneurship and for fr…

Many entrepreneurs rely on popular social media sites such as instagram and facebook to promote their products and services, share information and connect with consumers. But what happens when these avenues are not available? Today on MAGS Moments: Quick Tips, Marian shares some alternative ways to stay connected to your client base. Visit www.mags…

It's officially season 2 of MAGS Moments! On today's episode, Marian provides an update on MAGS and how her business is holding up in a season of transition. Visit www.magsconsults.com to read learn more about entrepreneurship and for information and resources related to digital marketing and social media.…

On today's episode of MAGS Moments, we are joined by Jacqueline Leung, the founder of Pressed News.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Jacqueline speaks about her decision to quit her job at Rogers Media and start her own company as well as the realities of being a woman of colour and millennial boss. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣Visit www.magsconsults.com to read about learn more about entrepreneursh…

Visit www.magsconsults.com to read about learn more about entrepreneurship and for free information and resources related to digital marketing and social media.

There's always been the debate about whether leaders are born or made. Founder and CEO of Equation Sales Group, Dakota Rae shows us that some leaders are indeed born. ⁣ ⁣ On today's episode of MAGS Moments, we discuss Dakota's experience working in B2B sales, having Robert Herjavec write about her in his book "Win to Win", her predictions for the N…

The beauty industry has always been extremely lucrative but not necessarily inclusive. Felicia Sarpong and her daughters, Princilla and Daisy, aimed to change that when they launched Paba Cosmetics, a beauty brand that provides makeup products for women of colour. ⁣ ⁣ On today’s episode of MAGS Moments, we are joined by Paba COO, Daisy Badu, who pr…

On today’s episode, we cover some interesting pop culture topics and how they ultimately affect business and marketing. Joined by MAGS’ Social Media Correspondent, Veracia (@veeracity), we’ll give you the inside scoop! ⁣ ⁣ What do Ayesha Curry, Instagram hiding your likes, influencers and your business all have to do with one another? Find out on t…

Small business owners, did you know you could get FREE advice and assistance from a professional at your local bank? ⁣ ⁣ On today’s episode of MAGS Moments, Marian is joined by Scotiabank’s Commercial Relationships Manager, Kwami Boafo, who offers up great financial advice related to personal finances and finding ways to fund your business ventures…

here's not doubt that entrepreneurship is a marathon and everyone's approach is different. Experimental Entrepreneurship though? This was Andrew Prempeh's approach to business when he started Reify, a rewards style initiative that provides shoppers with discounts to Afro-Caribbean stores in the Greater Toronto Area.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Andrew shares his journey t…

On today’s episode, I’m joined by health professionals, Shanice Christie and Bentzen Tayki. We discuss career goals from high school, changing your perspective on failure, how a 9-5 can become an entrepreneurial venture, supporting your friends in business and so much more! ⁣ ⁣ So much wisdom and great advice in this episode. Visit www.magsconsults…

WOW airline ✈️ is officially bankrupt and there are entrepreneurs who also have bosses... Weird? Not at all! ⁣ ⁣ We discuss the end of the airline and some of the benefits of working a 9-5 and operating an entrepreneurial venture which include steady income, free professional development and an expansive network. We also touch on things to consider…

Today’s episode features education expert, Doreen Bonsu ! We talk about the US college admission scandal, turning small chances into big opportunities and teachers starting their own side hustles! Visit www.magsconsults.com to read learn more about entrepreneurship and for information and resources related to digital marketing and social media.…

January took forever to end but served as a sobering reminder that we have indeed entered 2019. We thought we’d share some lessons we learned in 2018 that have provided best practice methods for us to carry into 2019. Visit www.magsconsults.com to read about learn more about entrepreneurship and for free information and resources related to digital…

We're switching things up on the blog today with a podcast! We watched Fyre:The Greatest Party That Never Happened, a documentary on Netflix about the 2017 #fyrefestival and we were mindblown! Marian (MAGS Founder) shares her thoughts on the documentary and gives some important takeaways on this week's episode.…

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All About MAGS

We know, we know, it’s been a while but we’ve got a new episode for you! One of our goals at MAGS is to create a network of talented millennial entrepreneurs but networking is H A R D. You can sign up for all the event brite networking workshops you want but if you don’t know how to initiate conversation (completing them is always a good start) or …