Bossy Women

In this episode we talk with local therapist and wellness expert, Iysha, from @iyshawellness on Instagram. Iysha gives us some amazing tips on how to manage our stress as entrepreneurs, and gives us a sneak peak into the beginnings of a new local IGTV show, The Fresh Talk. Sit back, drink some tea, and take some time to relax while you listen! FIND IYSHA ONLINE http://www.instagram.com/iyshawellness BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Jen, the founder of The Ecowell, a local education platform focused on promoting sustainability, transparency, and science in cosmetics. We chatted about everything from indie beauty to rock climbing – you won’t want to miss this look into a fascinating entrepreneurial journey (and learn something about science along the way!) The EcoWell https://theecowell.com https://www.facebook.com/theecowell https://www.instagram.com/theecowell/  Read More »

This week we’re chatting with Christine, the founder of Buzz Tour Co, about growing a service based business, and leaving behind the corporate world to follow bigger dreams. Christine is absolutely bubbling  over with passion for her work, and you can hear it in  her every word in this episode. Hear about her journey, and how she leverages her extroversion and magnetic personality to bring in new clients and to make her tours unforgettable. Warning: you will leave this episode determined to head to Norfolk,Read More »

This week we’re chatting with Rachael and Becka, the founder of Vibe Tribe Wellness, a podcast that aims to help you sink deeper into self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-love. We chatted about finding your niche, and learning when to expand it, how to find the community that’s right for you online, and how to maintain authenticity as an influencer. You won’t want to miss this one! FIND VIBE TRIBE WELLNESS ONLINE: http://www.vibetribewellness.org https://www.instagram.com/thisisvibetribe/ https://www.instagram.com/becka.crowe/ https://www.instagram.com/freedomrachh/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

We’re back and better than ever for Season 2 of the Bossy Women Podcast! We’re so excited to be back with you every week. We’ll be posting new episodes every Tuesday at 9AM EST, so grab your phone on your morning run or drive to work, and dig in with us as we learn from a new, amazing, woman entrepreneur each week. We had an amazing end to season 1, and want to thank each and every one of our gorgeous guests for taking time to share their stories with us.Read More »

This week’s episode concludes the first season of the Bossy Women Podcast. Today, we talked about what we’ve learned from interviewing so many incredible female entrepreneurs, and what plans we have in store for the podcast. Keep listening to the end to hear when season two will premiere!   BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips, advice, and inspiration for aspiring girl bosses.Read More »

In this week’s episode, we sat down for an value-packed conversation with Mikela from Spaces Simplified. From how to choose what your business should be focused on to how to best store seasonal clothes, Kiki gave us all of her best advice. Give this week’s episode a listen for some major girl boss inspiration!   FIND SPACES SIMPLIFIED ONLINE http://www.spaces-simplified.com https://www.facebook.com/spacessimplified/ https://www.instagram.com/spacessimplified/  Read More »

On today’s episode, we chatted with Kierra, the founder of Glitter & Clay. Glitter & Clay offers beautiful, hand-made clay jewellery as well as beginner workshops where she teaches attendees to make their own creations. Check out this episode where we talk all about balancing a side hustle biz with a full time job, finding the right audience for your work, and staying creative in your business. Make sure to check out Kierra’s links below: https://www.glitterandclay.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/glitterandclay/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

This week we chatted with Devina and Cherie, the dynamic duo behind DEVINA, an ethical fashion pop-up shop hitting locations around Kitchener-Waterloo this summer. With a passion for ethical fashion, and the world-class support system for entrepreneurs found at the University of Waterloo, these student business owners are ready to take the garment industry by storm. FIND DEVINA ONLINE: https://www.popbydevina.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/popbydevina https://www.facebook.com/popbydevina/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

This week we sat down with Gloria of White Dahlia Design to talk about business, finding investors & scaling fast (or not) and how to balance business with creativity. Make sure to learn more about White Dahlia Design at the links below! Find White Dahlia Design online: https://www.whitedahliadesignsanddecor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WhiteDahliaDesign/ https://www.instagram.com/whitedahliadesign/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

In today’s super special episode of the Bossy Women Podcast, Katie and Katie are chatting with Youtuber Estée Lalonde all about her career as a beauty and lifestyle influencer. From blogging to Youtube and from podcasts to books, Estée balances it all with grace. Estée grew up in Waterloo, but moved to the United Kingdom when she was 19. We caught up with Estée on one of her visits home to Waterloo, following her talk at the Truth Beauty Company’s Boss Babes event.Read More »

This week, we’re chatting with the founder of Take Care, Chelsea Campbell. Take Care is an app currently in development that aims to bring the necessary social care network and resources to youth and young adults with cancer. We talk with Chelsea about how to balance creating a start up with full time school, building a team, and the difference between business in class and doing business in the real world. Connect with Chelsea and Take Care at the links below!Read More »

In today’s episode, Katie and Katie are talking about their favourite ways to stay organized as entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a full time business owner, or you’re balancing school or work with a side hustle, these tips will help you get it all done. BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips, advice, and inspiration for aspiring girl bosses. Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date and for daily inspiration: www.instagram.com/bossywomenpod HOSTED BY KATIE STECKLY &Read More »

In this episode, we sat down with Marta, founder of WonderFit, about the fitness industry, female empowerment, and how to balance absorbing content with producing content. Have a listen to learn about all the amazing work Marta is doing for women’s fitness in our community (and all the cool projects she has coming up next!) Wonderfit https://www.facebook.com/wonder.fit.training/ https://www.instagram.com/marta.wonderfit/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

In this week’s episode, Katie and Katie are chatting about whether or not its valuable for entrepreneurs to go to university. Lately there has been a lot of discussion online about start up owners and other fast growing CEOS dropping out of university to pursue their business. Does that mean that aspiring entrepreneurs should skip further education altogether? Hear what the Bossy Women have to say about it in today’s podcast.   BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

In this week’s episode, we chat with The Truth Beauty Company founder Jennifer Freitas about clean beauty, raising daughters while being a busy business owner, and persisting through adversity. Be sure to check out Truth Beauty at their physical stores in both Waterloo and Guelph, as well as online and on social media! TRUTH BEAUTY COMPANY https://www.thetruthbeautycompany.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thetruthbeautycompany/ https://www.instagram.com/thetruthbeautycompany/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

In this week’s episode, Katie and Katie are talking about how to choose what social media platform is best to use to start marketing your business online. Is Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, or Instagram your platform of choice? Listen and learn what we think the pros and cons of each are, and how to decide which ones to tackle first.   BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »

In this week’s episode, we’re interviewing Katie Gingerich, founder and director of The Ripple Effect Education, a local peace start-up, educating grade 1-6 students on peace and conflict resolution. We talked to Katie about the struggles and benefits of starting a non-profit, why peace is important, and how to find support and community as a solo-founder. Learn more about TREE here: https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-peace-advancement/ripple-effect-education TREE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TREEducation/ TREE on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TREEducation  Read More »

In today’s episode, Katie S is chatting with you about her journey to becoming a freelance videographer. From making YouTube videos in her bedroom at age 12, to running a freelance video marketing business on the side while in university, Katie tells all about her journey into entrepreneurship. Youtube Video: Should freelancers work for free? https://youtu.be/rAlwkVCwH9o Please let us know on Instagram what kind of business you want to start,Read More »

Jacquie Reimer, the founder of Oak + Olive Collective, is a local photographer creating community among her fellow wedding photogs. On today’s episode of Bossy Women, we’re talking with Jacquie all about her journey into photography and entrepreneurship, her dog’s Instagram, and how to build intentional communities. FOLLOW Oak + Olive Collective oakandolive.ca/ www.instagram.com/oak.andoliveco/ Follow Albus Dumbledog: www.instagram.com/albusdumble.dog/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »