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Welcome to the show Vlad Taikov. Vlad is the founder and owner of workmore, a consulting firm that helps businesses understand their why and using design to become successful, one of the people behind the fashion start up MAGARI. He shares his journey of picking up a camera when he was 9 years old, filming his first wedding when he was 14 and starting a business by the time he was in high school. Throughout the episode, Vlad gives nuggets of useful and practical information for people looking to build a brand, start a business and learn. We talk about why you should set up proper contracts, how daily journaling has changed his life and how he disconnects from it all. He shares where he gets his inspiration for his creative work, how his background culture and immigrant parents from Russia gave him a different perspective and why sleep is the most important part of a successful life.

This episode is a solo one with just me talking about creating content for Instagram. I talk about how to get started with a personal brand and how to create good quality content for your feed. I share my advice for taking photos, why you should batch your photoshoots and the camera that I use. I talk about Lightroom, why I use it and what presets I use. I cover sponsored content, my first paid contract and how to get started with working with brands, what I use my media kit for and how I decide who I work with.

Welcome to the show Dave Antony. Dave is my Dad as well as a business man. He started his career as an accountant and transitioned into an investor in small to mid size businesses across different industries. He shares why he decided to leave his practice, what he looks for when choosing which businesses to invest in and his tips for winning pitches. He talks about why the people behind the business are more important than the business itself and the challenges that most businesses face when trying to grow. What the next industry he's investing in is and his advice for people wanting to start a business.

Welcome to the show Jessica Antony. Jessica had a successful career working for a publishing company before stepping out on her own to focus on editing, writing and strategy. Jess shares why she decided to become self-employed and the steps she took to grow her client list. We talk about the flexibility and freedom that comes with being self-employed and how to master it to your advantage and maintain productivity. Jess shares what imposter syndrome is and how to overcome the debilitating feelings of being a phony. She shares her advice for people who want to drop their 9-5 and become self-employed, how people can improve their writing skills and get work published and why networking events are so important even though we all dread them. Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessica.antony Website + blog: https://www.anchoreditorial.com/blog

Welcome to the show Kara Chomistek. Kara is the co-founder and co-ower of Park, a fashion show, forum and resource for creatives. Kara talks about how Park came to be, how her engingeering degree and thought process helped in the organization of the business and the challenges her and her business partner have faced in the last 10 years. Kara gives her advice for entreprenuers looking to make the leap starting a business. She advises them to make sure people want your product, they are interested in what you are doing and that you can sustain yourself. She talks about the challenges Park faced while they were running a business before it was a business and why in the 10th year of business did they open up and were transparent about the financial side of the business with the audience. When you can find your 1000 true fans and captive audience, they will be there to support what you’re doing. https://www.ourparkonline.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ourparkonline/

Welcome to the show Betsy & Laura. The two women are the owners and founders of Luscious Hustle, a growing tribe and coaching brand. They are committed to helping women live the best version of themselves and grow side hustles and passions into businesses. We talk about how to price yourself when starting out and why you shouldn’t be ashamed to actually charge people for your services. We chat about using the moon cycle to run and grow your business. How it plays into setting goals or why you feel less motivated on some days. They share their tips and tricks on how to grow a tribe and community and why that is so important in this age of social media. Website: https://www.luscioushustle.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800802080100895/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luscious.hustle/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-luscious-hustle-podcast/id1192043633?mt=2

Welcome to the show, Jay McDonald. Jay is a commerical photograhy, Instagrammer and influencer (even if he doesn't like using the term). In this interview we cover how he evolved his brand from gym rat, to mental health advocate to world explorer and photographer. He shares his advice for people looking to develop a distinguised brand and grow on social media as well as becoming a freelancer, making money doing something you love. You will learn a ton about photography, social media and photoraphy in this interview. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/jayrmcdonald/ https://www.instagram.com/romanceyourwild/

Welcome to the show Bayan Sharafi. Bayan is the owner and founder of Baked Brands, a company selling protein, gluten-free doughnuts. What started as a passion for baking and fitness, Bayan would fit in baking between his full time job. He was able to get in contact with enough companies across Canada to sell his doughnuts and was able to go full time. He shares how he grew the company through Instagram and now has a retail location in downtown Calgary. https://bakedbrands.ca/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bakedbrands/ Bayan's Insta; https://www.instagram.com/bayanskitchen/

Welcome to the show Julien and Aurelie. They are the founders of Moonglow Jewerly: moon phase jewelry that is custom to the special moment of your choice. Julien and Aurelie started the business from scratch and growing it to $7 million a year. They share what the journey was like and their advice for starting a business. Make sure you have that passion in your heart and a strong vision for what you're doing. They believed in their product the whole way which kept them motivated to keep going as they were faced with the challenges of being entreprenuers. They share who and when to hire in your business if you want to scale it. You have to realize you can't do everything yourself so it's worth investing in other people to grow. Pay someone to run your business so you can focus on generating more revenue. https://moonglow.ca/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/moonglowjewelry/

Welcome to the show Sawyer Hannay. Sawyer is the founder and owner of Country Liberty, an outdoor lifestyle apparel brand. We recently connected during his first trip out to Alberta where I got to know him and what his brand stands for. Sawyer shares how he has grown the brand and his advice for finding people who resonnate with your brand and would advocate for you even if you weren't incentivising them. When it comes to social media, he says to put yourself out there and ignore the negativity from your friends and the internet. Why building a community is so important and really being on the front line of your business. https://countryliberty.ca/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/countryliberty/ Sawyer's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sawyerhannay/

Welcome to the show Jenna Herbut. Jenna is the co-founder and owner of Make It, a craft sale celebrating its 10th year this year. She talks about how she has always been an entreprenuer from a young age, coming up with new ideas and wanting to help other people along the way. We talk about competing with yourself and comparing your business and ideas to others. Jenna gives her advice for people who want to start a business - when to hire someone, how to prioritize things and why you should get comfortable in the discomfort. http://makeitshow.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/makeitshow/ Jenna's website: http://jennaherbut.com/ Jenna's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jennaherbut/

Welcome to the show Kayley Reed. Kayley is a freelancer who helps pair up brands and influencers in valuable and authentic collaborations. She spent three years as the CEO of her fashion line start up onluy to realize she didn't want to be in that position. Kayley shares her tips for people thinking about starting a business and why she ultimately left the company that was being featured on websites like People, MTV and HelloGiggles. We chat about all things influencer marketing and what she has learned from being on both sides of a collaboration. She shares her advice for people who want to get into the influencer space and why the algorithm is a good thing. Website: www.kayleyreed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayley.e/ Self-care Sunday Website: https://www.selfcaresunday.co/ Self-care Sunday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfcaresunday/ Self-care Sunday podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/self-care-sunday/id1340719015?mt=2

Welcome to the show Katie Evans. Katie is the found and owner of The Clothing Bar, a brick and mortar consignment store in Calgary. She talks about her passion for consignment clothing, why people should recycle their clothes and not buy into fast fashion. Katie also gives her adivce for people who want to start their own business, how to manuvre the challenges and how to use social media to your advantage. She gives her biggest advice on why you should always ask for help. Book recommendation: E-Myth by Michael Gerber https://www.amazon.ca/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 The Clothing Bar: https://www.clothingbarboutique.ca/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/clothing_bar_yyc/ Katie's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/katie.yyc/

Welcome to the show, Laura Berg. Laura is the founder and owner of Nourish Sweat Soul. Laura takes us through her story of losing everything in the 2013 floods in Calgary and how it completely changed her outlook on consumerism, material belongings and life in general. She shares what she’s learned about running her own business, how she structures her day and why you have to be your own cheerleader as an entrepreneur. Nourish Sweat Soul website: https://nourishsweatsoul.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nourishsweatsoul/ Laura insta: https://www.instagram.com/heyimlb/

Welcome to the show, Marlo Brausse. Marlo is the founder and owner of Barre Body Studio. She has dedicated her life to helping people live better lives whether that was through her work as a probation officer or now, through her fitness classes. Barre Body has been open for almost 6 years now and Marlo shares the ups and downs of running your own business. She also dives deep into finding your own confidence and fighting the negative voices in your head. This was such a powerful epsisode for really believing in yourself and knowing you are enough. Barre Body website: http://barrebodystudio.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/barrebodystudio/ Marlo Insta: https://www.instagram.com/marlobrausse/

Welcome to the show, Taryn Shea. Taryn is the boss babe behind Fit and Chic, an online community and fitness program for women. She is a huge advocate for women supporting women and she loves the energy and passion that comes from the women in her community. We talk about how she grew her business and expanded its reach, how women can start right now to gain more confidence in their life, the biggest challenges she has faced and why she doesn't believe in motivation. This conversation will inspire you to reset your goals and really start living your best life. Insta: www.instagram.com/tarynfitandchic/ website: https://tarynshea.net/

Welcome to the show, Sandip Lalli. Sandip is the President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce with a successful history as a business leader. She shares her advice for entreprenuers starting a business and navigating Calgary's economy. Her biggest failures led to where she is today and there is no such thing as work-life balance. Book recommendation: Factfullness by Hans Rosling https://www.amazon.ca/Factfulness-Reasons-World-Things-Better/dp/1250107814 Malcom Gladwell's podcast episode: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/malcolm-gladwells-12-rules-for-life/id1119389968?i=1000414801884&mt=2 Calgary Chamber of Commerce: https://www.calgarychamber.com/

Welcome to the show, Jackie Chemelli. Jackie is the founder and owner of Lace Brick Design and Baby Brick Brand. She has focused on growing a community of like minded women who thrive in adventure and the outdoors. Jackie shares how she built a brand focused on independent women, the importance of social media and learning to balance a business with 5 month old twin boys.

Welcome to the show, Jodie and Lisa. These two incredible women are the co-founders and owners of phi medical. We chat about what it is like starting and running a business with your best friend, what the biggest myths of botox and fillers are and why it's so important to look and feel your best. phi website: https://www.beautyphi.com/ phi insta: https://www.instagram.com/beauty_phi/

"Welcome to the show, Allison Cullen. Alli is the founder of Beach Beauty and Doe Brow Studio in Calgary. She shares her series of unfortunate events that she has experienced since deciding to start her own business. She shares her best advice, from experience, on how to start a business and the precautions to take at the beginning. Throughout the entire journey, Alli has remained motivated and passionate about providing Calgarians with affordable, healthy beauty. Beach Beauty: http://www.beachbeauty.ca/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/beachbeauty.ca Doe Brows: http://www.dowbrowstudio.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/doebrowstudio Alli's insta: www.instagram.com/goodsandalli/"