The ONSIDE Podcast
Conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders making an impact on Canada's innovation landscape.
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Jenn Harper - An Indigenous Beauty Revolution
Our host, Alex McCann, sits down with Jenn Harper to discuss Jenn’s journey of reconnecting with her indigenous roots and founding Cheekbone Beauty.
Lisa Haydon - Navigating Generational Diversity in Leadership
In this ONSIDE Podcast episode, Alex McCann interviews Lisa Hayden, CEO of Pivotal Growth, a firm transforming organizational growth through innovative leadership!
Avery Swartz - A Mission to Democratize Digital Skills
Your host, Alex McCann is back for the ONSIDE Podcast's fourth season, starting off strong with Avery Swartz; tech educator and best-selling author!
Joella Hogan - 20 Years of Indigenous Community, Culture & Sustainability
Alex McCann chats with Joella Hogan, founder of Yukon Soaps Company, to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur in Yukon, emphasizing the importance of community, culture, and sustainability.
Jah’Mila - The Entrepreneurship In Music
Alex McCann hosts Jah'Mila, a Juno-nominated reggae artist, for this episode of The ONSIDE Podcast.
Chantal Brine - Mentorship Matters
“Mentorship Matters.” Listen to our podcast episode with Chantal Brine, CEO and founder of EnPoint.
Allison Gibson - The Importance of Impact Investing
“The Importance of Impact Investing.” Listen to our podcast episode with Allison Gibson, Chief Program Officer at Spring.
Jayne Akinyi - Creating Opportunities for Cultural Exchange Through Intentional Business
“Creating Opportunities for Cultural Exchange Through Intentional Business.” Listen to our podcast episode with Jayne Akinyi, CEO and founder of Dada Dunia.
Constanza Safatle - Creating Your Own Spaces and Opportunities
“Creating Your Own Spaces and Opportunities.” Listen to our podcast episode with Constanza Safatle, founder of Newbornlander.
Rashmi Prakash - Developing Better Menstrual Products for the Body and Planet
"Developing Better Menstrual Products for the Body and Planet." Listen to our podcast episode with Rashmi Prakash, founder of Aruna Revolution!
Amy Gordinier - Clean and Clinically Proven Skin Care
“Clean and Clinically Proven Skin Care” Listen to our podcast episode with Amy Gordinier, founder of Skinfix.
Vanessa Marshall - Planet-First: Indigenous Woman-Led Business
“Planet-First: Indigenous Woman-Led Business,” listen to our podcast episode with Vanessa Marshall, founder of Jack59.
Sheena Russell - From Farmer's Market to Social Impact
“From Farmer's Market to Social Impact;” listen to our podcast episode with Sheena Russell from Made with Local.
Vicki Saunders - Supporting Women with Radical Generosity
In this podcast episode, “Supporting Women with Radical Generosity,” hear more about the inspiring stories from Vicki Saunders. Vicki is Founder of radical generosity and Coralus (formerly SheEO), a global community of radically generous women supporting women-led Ventures working on the World’s To-Do List.
Reflection - Radient Voices Resilient Ventures.
Firstly, I left our Radiant Voices Resilient Ventures event feeling hopeful, vulnerable, open to new possibilities, to tackling hard and difficult things, to imperfection, to being ready for people and community, to being ok with making mistakes, to perseverance and resilience.
Jennifer Angel - Building Sustainable Futures
In this episode, we welcome back Jennifer Angel, CEO of Evergreen, to chat about building sustainable futures. We discuss her Future Cities programs, why challenging communities to solve problems is important, what's required for sustainable living, and Indigenous co-governance.
Matt Mizzi - Empowering Communities with Climate Adaptive Technology
Matt Mizzi, the founder and CEO of Drinkable, joins us to share the story behind the company and its mission to provide accurate, affordable, and easy-to-use handheld water testing technology.
Jennifer Angel - The Nature of Place in Fostering Innovation
As CEO of Evergreen, Jen leads the creation of inclusive public spaces that foster connection and are sustainable at their core.
Matt Mizzi - Resilience In Water Tech
In this episode, we're taking a look at the journey to create a climate adaptive technology company here in Nova Scotia with our guest is Matt Mizzi, founder and CEO of Drinkable.
Beth Mason - The Bio-Economy Pipeline in Rural Nova Scotia
In today's episode, welcome back Beth Mason, President & CEO of the Verschuren Centre. We discuss the role of the bioeconomy in rural areas, the opportunities and resources for traditional industries, the importance of connections, and more.