For Episode 11, I sat down with Cuco Vega who is the Head of Platform at Leap Global Partners, a firm with a global footprint in the United States and Latin America! Pretty unique. Cuco had interesting insights to share on how he conducts VC Platform, and I'm honestly so happy that I got to jazz with him. Here are the topics we covered: - The curre…

I spend the legendary episode number 10, with none other than Richard Hughes who is the Operating Partner at Gutter Capital, a fund I deeply admire because of how they treat their founders and the depth of the care they provide for their success. Richard helps his founders find and retain the most talented candidates at every level from entry-level…

Finally, I sit down with Dani from Forum Ventures where she leads Platform for 380 startups, with a 6-person Platform team! We went into extreme detail to learn how they've built a community of founders/investors/mentors so well, and how they continue delivering tiptop value to their startups even at this scale. We left no stone unturned, and we'd …

What a unique episode. My admiration for Divya went up tenfold when I learned why she does what she does, and how she entered the world of venture capital. Often times we forget the weight of our own "why" and this episode reminded me about how our whys truly drive our behaviors. Divya is a VC Partner at Graham & Walker. Here are the topics we cove…

It's my first time hosting someone with such a unique background, who obsesses about communications and everything that surrounds it. Her perspective is truly one of a kind, and there's so much I learned in such a short amount of time talking to her. I'm so proud to be sharing this with you. Galina is the Head of Communications at Vibranium VC. Her…

What a detailed interview. One of a kind. Julian and I went into specifics of how their fund (Maze) operates and how exactly they support their portfolio founders through a unique blend of VC Platform services. Great talk! Julian is the Product Analyst at MAZE. Here are the topics we cover: - How she landed her VC Platform role, despite being from …

What a power-packed episode. I remember feeling electric after we finished recording this. Oliver has to be one of the smartest and most confident individuals I've met from the VC Platform industry this week. He had strong conviction behind his words, and I personally loved the story behind how him and his team think about their fund's brand, ident…

It's my first time hosting two wonderful guests on the same episode, and it couldn't have gone better. Rachel and Emily, although early in the VC Platform roles at their own funds, were so honest and candid about their learnings, experience and advice! I learned so much about the industry thanks to them both, but also a personal reminder on the imp…

I sat down with D'Arcy Jade Whelan from Outward VC to learn about how she and her team support early stage fintech founders post-investment. This 30ish minute episode is jampacked with information and I'm so excited to finally release it! Here are the topics we cover: D'Arcy studied Art History before getting into VC. And so naturally, I had to ask…

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Eugenia Shevchenko from Accion Venture Lab to learn about how she supports her founders post-investment. Follow her for Mexico City tips on Instagram - @eugi_topmxfav! Here are the topics we cover: What advice would you give to a future VC Platform associate who wants to be their best self? What does "VC Pla…

Today we sat down with Abbie Strabala from True Wealth Ventures to learn about her fund and how they support founders post-investment. Here are the topics we cover: What’s unique about the investment and platform roles in a VC fund? What advice do you have for an up and coming VC Associate? How has "VC Platform" (i.e., post-investment support) chan…

Some topics are difficult to talk about. I don't think abortion should be one of those topics. This week community health nurses Seema and Molly teach us about Abortion. Where can you get one? What are the procedures like? What happens after? Also available on iTunes and on Google Play Music. Learn more about abortion on the Women's Health Clinic w…

Be aware of what you're consuming! This week Kate Sinclaire and I talk about ethical/feminist porn. What goes into making it? How do you Identify it? Also, let's get down to basics. What makes porn, well... porn. Check out all the fun links below while you listen ;) Also available on iTunes and on Google Play Music. Check out her work at www.cherry…

This week Erika Reis from SERC MB and I talk sex toys, what to consider when buying, how to use them safely, and a couple little extra tips. We also fawn over the ladies of Broad City a bit (but... like how could we not). Also available on iTunes and on Google Play Music. For more info about SERC MB check out www.serc.mb.ca Twitter: @SERC_MB Facebo…

Contrary to popular belief boys have feelings too. This week Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray talk about the effects of masculinity on male sexuality. There were some audio issues and I'm so sorry. Still a great conversation so it balances out! Also available on iTunes and on Google Play Music. For more info about Sarah and her new books check out www.sarah…

People's perceptions of HIV and STBBIs are still in the past. This week I talk to Shauna Fay from Nine Circles Community Health Centre to bring you up to date and bust some horrible myths. Great bonus tip from Shauna, so listen out for that! Before you check it out there are a couple corrections! At one point Shauna accidentally says that HIV posit…

Discovering your sexuality is a journey. This week Suz is back! This time we talk exploring kinks and fetishes. Also, she gives me the low-down on sex clubs. Which, even if you're not interested in participating is still so interesting to hear about! Also available on iTunes and on Google Play Music. Check out www.redhotsuz.com for her toy reviews,…

Three's a crowd? Not for everyone! This week Dr. Reece Malone and I talk non-monogamy and polyamory. We get into a little porn/sexual media talk (a sneak peek at a future episode featuring Kate Sinclaire ;) As per usual Dr. Reece provides us with some mind-blowing moments. Available on iTunes and on Google Play Music. For more of info about Dr. Ree…

Man... Dating is hard. This week Jessica Seburn, comedian and author of The Corner Chip, and I talk age inappropriate chat rooms of the late 90s and the swiping sensations of today! We also try out the new(ish) dating app Hater. Listen to find out whether we found our greatest loves through our greatest hates. Also available on iTunes and on Google…

You're beautiful, she's beautiful, he's beautiful. This week we talk boudoir and empowerment* with boudoir photographer and body image activist Teri Hofford. *We also talk van renovations... oddly enough it's relevant Also available on iTunes and on Google Play Music. Check out www.terihoffordphotography.com Twitter: Teri Hofford Instagram: terihof…

Talking to your partner can be tough. Talking to your partner about sex can be even tougher. This week Sexologist and Sex Therapist Dr. Reece Malone and I talk about the importance of communication in sexual relationships. We also get into sex education in the school system and whether or not sex ed needs to evolve. — Side note I highly suggest tal…

What does sex positivity even mean? What doesn’t it mean? Suz Ellis and I talk consent and all aspects of sex positivity. Suz is a Canadian sex blogger and educator in her early 20s, whose work focuses on casual sex, personal pleasure and self-acceptance. Also available on iTunes and on Google Play Music. Check out www.redhotsuz.com for her toy rev…