Seed is transforming the clothing industry by designing, creating, and producing ethical and naturally sourced clothing in Calgary. Seed's characteristic Antidote Pant can be seen on Calgarians in yoga studios, at home, on a hike, or just around town. Behind Seed is one of Calgary's most inspiring entrepreneurs, Blake Ward. In this episode, you will meet Blake and find out more about the man behind Seed. You will also learn about how Blake started his company and his vision for locally sourced, ethical clothing around the world.
Learn More About Seed
https://theseedstore.ca/
www.instagram.com/iamseed_
Dog walking has never been so easy. Spot is a dog walking service at your fingertips. Mark and John are two young entrepreneurs who have developed an app that connects dog owners with dog walkers in a safe and efficient manner. Not only can you easily have your dog walked with the click of a button, you can make side income by signing up as a walker. In this episode, you will learn about developing an app without a technical background, pain points in starting a business, and you will get to know the two enthusiastic guys behind Spot. Mark and John perfectly embody what it means to be co-founders of a quick moving startup.
Web: www.spotwalk.ca/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/spotwalking/
Meet Dan Allard, one of the founders of Cold Garden Beverage Company located in Inglewood, Calgary. In this episode, Dan explains the motivation and idea behind one of Calgary's most popular breweries. You will learn what it takes to open a brewery and tasting room in Calgary and you will hear about his journey into the craft beer scene. Dan and his team are young down to earth entrepreneurs with a passion for providing an exceptional experience to everyone that walks through their door and they strive to offer an affordable beer with a huge amount of flavour. Enjoy this episode with Dan Allard.
Find Cold Garden Beverage Company
www.instagram.com/cold_garden/
www.facebook.com/coldgardenbeverageco
Have you ever wondered if real estate was a career for you? Craig Rushton is a young Realtor that built a thriving business in Calgary from the ground up. He moved to Calgary a few years ago and he built his business with hard work, passion, and grit. Craig is one of the sharpest Realtors and he knows his craft well. In this episode, you will learn about the changing landscape of the real estate industry, Calgary condos, Vancouver real estate, and working in sales as a new father. Also, you will learn about Craig's favourite Calgary communities. You don't want to miss this one!
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You can even give him a shout
403-975-0910
Calgary Heritage Roasting Co. is a local coffee roasting company that "meticulously marries fresh and fragrant coffee with the urge to explore". Jamie Parker and Mike Wenzlaw are the two entrepreneurs behind Calgary Heritage Roasting Co and on top of being top notch coffee roasters, they are all around great guys. In this episode, you will learn about what it takes to get a product to market, what motivates these two guys, and how to persevere through difficult times in business. Calgary Heritage Roasting Co. perfectly encapsulates the Calgary outdoor culture and there is a lot to learn from the two guys behind this thriving business.
www.calgaryheritageroastingco.com
www.instagram.com/calgaryheritageroastingco
Well known for her bottomless energy, Monica is a driven entrepreneur and master connector with a passion for empowering and recognizing women, building authentic connections and paying it forward in the community. As all true visionaries do, she is fully thrown herself into building the Canadian Business Chicks community across Canada, recognizing Women of Inspiration who inspire others to greatness, and empowering women to empower each other with each membership. Monica believes that every woman has a valuable contribution to society and is dedicated to collaborating with like-minded not-for-profit and for-profit organizations that enable women to have a voice, get on boards, run for politics, and develop strategic partnerships to empower professional and entrepreneurial women to connect, learn, empower and celebrate.
Monica is an amazing Calgarian, a busy mom, and an inspiration to entrepreneurs.
Reach out to Monica:
Twitter @cdnbizchicks
Mathieu and Kole are Co-Founders of BarCntry, a Calgary-based dehydrated cocktail company with a focus on "slowing life down, one cocktail at a time". Not only is this one of the coolest businesses out there, these two are guys that you can totally see yourself having a cocktail with after a long mountain hike. We discuss a food/beverage startup, building a successful business, and some fantastic resources for budding entrepreneurs in Calgary. Also, you don't want to miss this if you want to hear where these two cocktail pros can be found around Calgary sipping on a Negroni or an Old Fashion. These two entrepreneurs are taking mixing business with pleasure to a whole new level with their startup. Catch them at their launch at The Calgary Outdoor Adventure Show
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This is a real conversation about men, masculinity, and what is means to be an "equitable man". Jake Stika is the Executive Director of Next Gen Men in Calgary and he is an absolute inspiration to Calgarians and Canadians as a whole. Jake is a sincere leader in our city and his open nature provides everyone with a real look into the definitions around masculinity. Next Gen Men is a youth-led, nonprofit organization that works to empower men across Canada. Beyond the youth programs, Next Gen Men now has an adult program and working towards launching a corporate program.
Get ready for the following:
How do we define masculinity? How can we end gender-based violence and discrimination? What does a healthy relationship look like? How do we talk about mental health with our friends and family?
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In this episode, we discuss financing a startup in Calgary as well as what it takes to be an entrepreneur. You will not want to miss this chat with Andrew Browne of TikTiks if you have ever been interested in the investment side of a startup. Andrew is the CEO and Co-Founder of TikTiks, a Calgary-based tech company that bridges the gap between fans that want tickets to the big game and season ticket holders that would like to sell their tickets. They currently offer tickets to every NHL team in Canada and they are rapidly expanding. Andrew is a sharp entrepreneur with a strong understanding of what it takes to build a business from the ground up. Find out more about Andrew and TikTiks here:
We have a real chat about building a network in Calgary, pushing the comfort zone, entrepreneurship, fitness, and the financial advisory industry in Calgary. JD moved from New Brunswick a few short years ago and he was forced to build his business in a new city. Given his entrepreneurial spirit, he jumped right into business building groups in Calgary. Coming from a different city, JD shares his gratitude for our city and he discusses the importance of fitness as it relates to business.
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We discuss leadership styles, making a difference in Calgary, charitable organizations, and how you can make a difference in your community. Tanya is the Executive Director of Brown Bagging For Calgary's Kids, a not for profit organization that works in partnership with Calgary schools to make and deliver free healthy lunches for students who would otherwise go hungry. They deliver an astonishing 3,200 lunches a day. Furthermore, Tanya is a self-proclaimed leadership geek. You will want to listen to this if you are interested in leadership and building an organization in Calgary.
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Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids
Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids Facebook
Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids Instagram
We chat about mortgages and the truth about big banks. Nolan discusses his morning routine, building a brand, and some of his favourite businesses in Calgary. You will want to listen to this episode if you are building a business or if you are in the market for a home. Nolan is the co-founder of Mortage 360, Calgary Foodies, and a number of other side hustles. We discuss the following ideas and brands
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We chat about perfectionism, entrepreneurship, founding a company in Calgary, and technology. Kylie is the founder of Chic Geek, a Calgary-based non-profit building a welcoming, supportive community for women at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. Some of Kylie's favourite places for coffee and meeting in Calgary
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Welcome to Ideas and Stuff! Ideas and Stuff is a Calgary-based podcast. The show focuses on highlighting local movers and shakers that are doing amazing things in Calgary. Through conversational interviews, we decipher the guest's story and delve into their passions. We chat with business owners, political figures, educators, activists, and idealists.