Entrepreneurial Journey Articles

Entrepreneurial Journey

Blending Passion with Purpose

Sheena Brady, founder of Tease, joins us on Educate & Explore to share her inspiring journey as a certified tea sommelier.

Your PATH to True Wealth

We catch up with Dr. Cora Pettipas, former President of the National Exempt Market Association.

The Power of Meditation and Mindfulness for Children

Meet Natalie, a mother of 4 who created TATE for her children after becoming the 29th person in Canada to be diagnosed with Covid-19.

Revolutionizing Women's Intimates

Post-breast augmentation, Jessica Johnson’s personal struggle to find bras that are comfortable and stylish led her on her entrepreneurial journey to create Figiura.

Lessons Learned, Challenges Faced, and Insights for CPG Founders

Steve shares why he exited his business, tips on surviving entrepreneurship, and how he won’t shy away from building another business.

Taking Ginger to the Next Level

From a successful pitch on Dragon’s Den to new flavours in the works, Bren and Megan have their eyes on bringing Gingerbug into the United States.

Entrepreneurship is about the journey not a destination; so pace yourself and take care of your mental health. With good mental health, you’re better equipped to handle the challenges and appreciate the ride.

Calgary Fintech Business Flourishes

At just 23 years old, Nic Beique started a payment company. Fast forward to 2023, Nic's company, Helcim, has processed nearly $4 billion in payment volume and is anticipated to double that in 2024.

Taste Buds that Take Flight

Juliana Casale launched Balloon 🎈 when she couldn’t find the sparkling water flavors she wanted to drink in Canada.

Modernizing Agriculture with Drone Technology

Charter Beselt tells us how a football scholarship to Regina led to building a business in modernizing agriculture.

The Future of Fashion Retail

Building a company instills a deep sense of purpose, driven by the mission we are committed to achieving.

The Unexpected Entrepreneurial Journey

Please do not take this journey alone, it is more fun, and you have a better chance of success with a team.

Humble Beginnings to 9 Figure Exits

Mike is authentically himself and a self-proclaimed “recovering entrepreneur”.

12 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Business

Even if you have mentally checked out of your comfy day job and think you’re ready, take five minutes to consume this first.

Bootstrapping to Success

Calgary's own small business, Local Laundry, is built on principles of quality-made Canadian clothing, reducing carbon footprint and giving back to the community. Dustin Paisley, co-founder of Local Laundry, shares how $50 blossomed into a $5 million company that continues to steadily grow. Listen to Dustin tell us how their design was copied by a retail giant, what the future of Local Laundry looks like and how they continue to triumphantly bootstrap their business.

Altering the Legal Playground

Brett Colvin, CEO and co-founder of Goodlawyer, isn't your average entrepreneur.

Sweet Success

Mid-Day Squares co-founder, Jake Karls, joins us for an exclusive interview on their business savvy story-telling technique.

My Story to Entrepreneurship

I had the same self-doubt that plagues all entrepreneurs at some point: could I actually do this? Was I actually good enough? Will people trust me?

Early Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned

Even though it was terrifying, I had a clear vision of working for myself.

Helping Women Succeed in the Workplace

Empowering Women as Leaders (EWL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting non-traditional aged women in financial need achieve their highest potential through scholarships, mentoring, and networking.

The Secrets of Our Succession

When a family business gets passed down from one generation to the next, it can be disastrous.

The Journey of Running a Successful Business as Canadian Immigrants

Most Calgarians recall the devastating 2013 flood that ravaged our community. For our family it was a bittersweet time. After 5½ years of waiting, we were at last granted our Canadian Permanent Residency, allowing us to make the move across the world from South Africa. After selling a successful flooring business that we started in 2008, our family arrived 4 days after the horrific flood with 12 suitcases, 2 children and 2 cats - ready to begin our Canadian adventure.