Best Women S Enterprise Centre Of Manitoba Podcasts (2024)

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Breaking new ground in an outdoor adventure enterprise: Lise Brown dismantles barriers with Momenta 38:07

2+ y ago38:07

38:07

“As a young woman wanting to be in the outdoor industry, there was always this sense of not quite belonging, and I didn't necessarily put my finger on it until I realized that everyone who was teaching me how to do the things were men… There was always this feeling of, am I good enough? And also, this feeling of who's my role model? I can't find th…

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Breaking the mold of fast fashion one baby step at a time: How Métis designer Andréanne Dandeneau sews success 35:48

2+ y ago35:48

35:48

“Sometimes I wish I could just plunge in and just go big, you know, I see some companies are younger than [mine] and they're making millions. But then at the end of the day, I always say I like to baby-step it. I need to digest every moment. So then it doesn't get out of control.” Andréanne Dandeneau is the founder and CEO of Anne Mulaire. Her com…

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To see and be seen: Why Kim Blackburde Moore started Makade Migizi Clothing and Apparel 23:42

3y ago23:42

23:42

What do you think of when you hear the term ‘side hustle?’ The first thing that might come to mind is someone who has a 9 to 5 job and starts an enterprise in their spare time, with the aim of making the leap to full-time business as soon as possible. But there are lots of other reasons that people start a side hustle -- to test out a business idea…

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Saying yes to joy: Lourdes Still seeds success at Masagana Flower Farm & Studio 31:03

3y ago31:03

31:03

Lourdes Still is the first to admit it’s a winding road that landed her in business. She’s gone from big-city living in the Philippines to rural life in south-eastern Manitoba. From growing flowers on the balcony of her city apartment to launching Masagana Flower Farm & Studio. There’s no doubt that it takes ambition and a lot of hard work to run a…

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Learning from the unexpected: How Lucy Sloan faced loss and started Lil' Steps Wellness Farm 32:15

3y ago32:15

32:15

You’ve got to be a bit of a risk taker to launch your own business. And that wasn’t Lucy Sloan. “I was that person that had the strict budget. I had a savings for when I was gonna have a child….I had that perfect score at the banks. And so I had everything kind of in control. And I liked that.” Then eight years ago, a fall down the stairs upended h…

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Chemistry in the Kitchen: Laura Gurbhoo of Gâto Bakery turns side hustle into the business of daily bread 22:35

3y ago22:35

22:35

“I started because I wanted to do something different. And I wanted to change the way things were being done. And also bringing out new products that I haven't seen in Winnipeg. It seems like a lot of people wanted it.” - Laura Gurbhoo, owner of Gâto Bakery Laura Gurbhoo grew up in the tiny African island nation of Mauritius, with a fascination wit…

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Makers, creators, magicians: how Sandra DeLaronde envisions women in business 36:00

3+ y ago36:00

36:00

“When we can be open to receiving the gifts of the universe, whether that be financial abundance or whatever一seeing ourselves not just as users of a system, but also makers of a system, to see ourselves as magicians, because as women we are able to create, and to bring into being life, right? And so, how do we translate that ability and that streng…

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Spinning a good yarn in more ways than one: Long Way Homestead’s road to success 32:54

3+ y ago32:54

32:54

We are launching Season 2 of Here’s How It’s Done with special guest Anna Hunter, the mastermind behind Long Way Homestead. Anna lives and works on 140 acres along with her husband Luke, their two sons, 20 laying hens, a flock of Shetland and merino-cross sheep, and two llamas. And by the way, those llamas keep the coyotes away. Six years ago Anna …

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Risking the retail niche: Ped's Threads leaps and Sandra Altner weighs in on mentorship 27:56

3+ y ago27:56

27:56

If you have ever dreamed about opening up a bricks and mortar store, this episode is for you. And if you love a good story where the stakes are high and the main character refuses to give up, it’s for you too! For 20 years Cyndi Pedwell ran a successful home-based business, Ped's Threads, providing custom logo'd apparel and accessories to businesse…

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The fun is in the risk: Kylie Adele Yoga and the spirit of entrepreneurship 23:45

3+ y ago23:45

23:45

What’s the problem your business is solving? You may have heard that very common business question. In this episode, Kylie Matechuk turns that question on its head. This successful Thompson Manitoba entrepreneur shows us what happens when you take the problems you need to solve for yourself and turn them into solutions for customers. Kylie got a ta…

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Eye-catching lashes and a big vision: RezGal’s launch and Northern Sage’s take on Indigenous women in business 29:12

3+ y ago29:12

29:12

When’s a good time to launch a business? Brandi Woodhouse, from Pinaymootang First Nation, launched RezGal in the middle of a pandemic! Really, it started because of the pandemic, when Brandi found herself driving hours to get to Winnipeg because the local salons where she got her eyelashes done were closed. “I was just driving by myself on my way …

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Stepping outside the box!: Lessons from Evolve Green and Squarely Social 24:15

3+ y ago24:15

24:15

When Lorena Mitchell launched her alternative energy company in 2008 there weren’t a lot of women to be found in her field, but she’s used to being a trailblazer. “I've not done traditional female kinds of things in my past either. And I think that you just have to find a common ground, stick to your guns, and go for it. Know your stuff. You’ve got…

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Dishing on Food and Family Business: Adagio Acres and Piccola Cucina 44:15

4y ago44:15

44:15

On this episode, serving up stories from the field of food with two Manitoba founders: Amy Nikkel, Adagio Acres and Pina Romolo, Piccola Cucina. But you don’t have to be in the business of food production to lean in. The entrepreneurs you are going to meet have a ton of business and life lessons to share. Amy Nikkel is the co-owner, and chief opera…

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‘You’ve Got This!’ with special guest Candace Lipischak, owner of Fat Daug 30:21

4y ago30:21

30:21

Candace Lipischak is a dynamite combination of antler carver, jewelry designer, Métis workshop facilitator, visual artist, and the owner of Fat Daug. Candace says that carving had taught her a lot about herself, and her heritage. It also fuels her jewelry design…which is a big part of Fat Daug’s growing successful business. Candace has faced some i…

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Women S Enterprise Centre Of Manitoba Podcasts

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Here’s How It’s Done: First-hand Stories From Enterprising Women In Manitoba

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Breaking new ground in an outdoor adventure enterprise: Lise Brown dismantles barriers with Momenta 38:07

1
Breaking the mold of fast fashion one baby step at a time: How Métis designer Andréanne Dandeneau sews success 35:48

1
To see and be seen: Why Kim Blackburde Moore started Makade Migizi Clothing and Apparel 23:42

1
Saying yes to joy: Lourdes Still seeds success at Masagana Flower Farm & Studio 31:03

1
Learning from the unexpected: How Lucy Sloan faced loss and started Lil' Steps Wellness Farm 32:15

1
Chemistry in the Kitchen: Laura Gurbhoo of Gâto Bakery turns side hustle into the business of daily bread 22:35

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Makers, creators, magicians: how Sandra DeLaronde envisions women in business 36:00

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Spinning a good yarn in more ways than one: Long Way Homestead’s road to success 32:54

1
Risking the retail niche: Ped's Threads leaps and Sandra Altner weighs in on mentorship 27:56

1
The fun is in the risk: Kylie Adele Yoga and the spirit of entrepreneurship 23:45

1
Eye-catching lashes and a big vision: RezGal’s launch and Northern Sage’s take on Indigenous women in business 29:12

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Stepping outside the box!: Lessons from Evolve Green and Squarely Social 24:15

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Dishing on Food and Family Business: Adagio Acres and Piccola Cucina 44:15

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‘You’ve Got This!’ with special guest Candace Lipischak, owner of Fat Daug 30:21

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