Her CEO Journey™: The Business Finance Podcast for Mission-Driven Women Entrepreneurs
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Strategic Debt Financing with Sheena Brady, Founder of Tease Wellness
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key TakeawaysFinding Wellness in a Bustling World: How a high-stress career fueled Sheena's search for personal well-being, leading her to discov...
Scaling a Mission-Driven Business: Lessons from Lisa Curtis, Founder of Kuli Kuli Foods
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Her CEO Journey, we’re joined by Lisa Curtis, the dynamic founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods. Lisa’s journey began during her P...
Mastering Growth & Profitability in CPG: Sarah Goodman's Strategic Insights from Chiwis
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key TakeawaysThe Importance of Financial Planning: While Sarah enjoys branding and marketing, her experience highlights how vital financial planning i...
From Food Truck to Vegan Honey: Venessa Stonehouse's CPG Journey
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Her CEO Journey, we sit down with Venessa Stonehouse, the founder of Mindful FÜD. Venessa’s journey from running a food truck to...
The Power of Upcycling: Kimberle Lau on Sustainable Food Production
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Upcycling: Kimberle Lau on Sustainable Food ProductionIn this episode of Her CEO Journey, we sit down with Kimberle Lau, the inspiring fo...
Beyond Bookkeeping: The Strategic Power of a Fractional CFO for Women CEOs
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Her CEO Journey, the podcast empowering women entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses that make a difference!Throughout this season...
Impactful Decisions: Building Financial Forecasts Rooted in Your Mission
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forecasting is naturally imperfect.It is imperfect because businesses are always changing, and economic conditions are always shifting.So, as a founde...
Gross Margin: The Simple Number That Provides Financial Clarity for CEOs
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're building a mission-driven business, there's one particular number you definitely need to check. Understanding this number will qui...
Cash Flow Operation: Monitor, Manage and Model
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself feeling anxious, even though your business is profitable? Perhaps this unease stems from uncertainties about your cash flow...
Navigating Cash Flow and Profit: Addressing Common Misconceptions
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine this: You've built a thriving business, your sales are climbing, and on paper, you're incredibly profitable. But then, reality hit...
Beyond Borders, Beyond Limits: Patrice Mousseau's Journey to Global Success.
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrice's journey serves as an inspiration for aspiring women entrepreneurs, showcasing the profound impact of blending passion, purpose, and str...
Sustainable Growth: Deebee's Organics' Path to International Markets
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dionne Laslo-Baker, the founder and CEO of Deebee’s Organics, is a fellow certified B Corp dedicated to revolutionizing snacks. With a background in...
Inside Export Development Canada Mission for Global Trade with Amanda Klucowicz
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Klucowicz serves as a Senior Relationship Manager at Export Development Canada. She is dedicated to helping Canadian businesses break into inte...
Navigating International Business Contracts with Ashlee Froese
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ashlee Froese, the driving force behind Froese Law, serving as its Founder and CEO. Leading this cross-border legal firm, Ashlee adeptly steers t...
Scaling your Business Into Global Markets with Chief Trade Commissioner, Sara Wilshaw
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the global landscape is crucial for Canadian businesses due to the country's relatively small population — which means that most of ...
Impactful Transactions: Aligning Profit with Purpose with Shizuka Buckley
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered where your money really goes?As a purpose-driven business, you do your best to put your money toward your mission and the world you envi...
Beyond Profits MZ Made’s Handwoven Fashion Revolution
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In many companies, the main goal is to maximize profits, often overlooking the needs of people and the environment. But that's neither sustainabl...
Giving the Gift of Zero Waste this Holiday Season with Allisha Heidt
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world filled with plastic and single-use packaging, how can we reduce our impact on the environment? We often purchase, use, and discard product...
Financial Planning for Impact: Living Wage Podcast Series Wrap-up
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every founder has a team behind them, working together to make the whole business successful. If you're a business owner, you care not only about...
Boldr: Ethical Innovators in a BPO Industry with Mari Parker
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creating positive change sounds like a good idea — and one effective way to achieve it within your company is by implementing a living wage. However...
Turning Fast Fashion into Fair Fashion with Joanna Maiden
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the heart of ethical employment lies our commitment to providing fair compensation to our workers. By fair, we mean more than just meeting the mini...
Decoding Pay Equity with Maiya Holliday
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Success in business is a complex recipe, unique to each company and influenced by various factors. Similarly, the path to fair compensation isn't...
Pay That Matters: The Role of Living Wages
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creating meaningful impact as a business is more than just ensuring your customers receive the best services and products. It's also about creati...
Women of Impact in Business: Highlights From 200 Episodes of Her CEO Journey
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a woman entrepreneur, you have the power to lead a profitable business that makes an impact. You'll hone your skills, take action and make aut...
Artisans as the Center of Community Economic Development - The Journey of Alicia Wallace
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many businesses strive to create lasting social impact. To pursue this mission, you can invest in multiple endeavors and work with as many groups as y...
Why Every Impact Counts - The Journey of Polina Pinchevsky
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if your company is creating the difference it wants to be in the world?There’s a powerful quote by Peter Drucker, “If you can’t ...
Lifting the Vibe with Climate Impact Solutions - The Journey of Tesh Randall
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a climate-positive company? Is it easy to become one?Aiming for a goal that seems unclear — or even detrimental — is hard....
Be Part of the Climate Solution through Conscious Consumerism - The Journey of Cathryn Peirce
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your spending can change the world. How you spend your money makes a difference. Conscious consumerism, if done by enough people, can make huge leaps ...
Tradewater: Erasing the World’s Carbon Footprint Together - The Journey of Jenny Morgan
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All business owners and humans living on the planet make an environmental impact. When the planet faces problems like climate change, we are also affe...
Beauty Products and Packaging Re-imagined - The Journey of Jo Chidley
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what's in your beauty products? You may think of the active ingredients and their effectiveness in your beauty routine. Do you ever t...
Saving the Earth Through Compostable Packaging - The Journey of Kate Flynn
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost every product-based industry uses plastic — including the food industry. However, it also significantly contributes to pollution, harming the...
"Let's #QuitSingleUse" - The Journey of Maria McDonald
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can a business be both profitable and a force of positive change in the world? Most entrepreneurs think they need to choose one or the other. But ...
Life Without Plastic: Is it Possible? - The Journey of Chantal Plamondon
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is life without plastic really possible? With all kinds of plastics integrated into our daily lives, it’s impossible to never use plastic. So many p...
"I fell in love with the problem" - The Journey of Anie Rouleau
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many entrepreneurs believe building a profitable business is not possible without harming the environment. This is simply untrue. There is a way to cr...
Someone Somewhere: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty - The Journey of Fatima Alvarez
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rural communities have a simple way of life. Many people living here focus on creating a better life for their families and community. However, they l...
Spreading Peace with Chocolate, One Piece at a Time - The Journey of Susan Morrison
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peace is something valuable to have in the community. So many people experience having their peaceful lives taken away from them and struggle to rebui...
Lighting Up the World - The Journey of Seungah Jeong
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think a business can be both profitable and a force of positive change in the world? The answer is a resounding yes — you don't have to ...
The Power of Intentional Forecasting
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the economy drastically shifts? Will your business survive? We’ve seen this in the wake of the pandemic where companies were force...
Financial Planning and Analysis for Business Growth - The Journey of Viviana Borzuchowski
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a small business owner aiming to increase your positive impact on the community and the world? You likely already have plans for your company&...
Ready to Take Action? Preparing for B Corp Certification and Recertification - The Journey of Carolina Miranda
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So you’ve decided to become a B Corp. Congratulations! You’re taking an important step in advancing corporate responsibility and sustainable pract...
Weaving a B Corporation: How One Woman’s Bedding Business Became Threads of Success - The Journey of Claire Watkin
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maximizing profits doesn’t have to come at the cost of increased and negative environmental impact. In fact, environmentally friendly companies may ...
A Rescue Mission: Changing the World through Rescue, Transformation and Donation — The Journey of Kresse Wesling
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in your workers is one of the smartest things you can do for your business. When you invest in your employees, you're investing in the ...
How Nurturing People and Talent Drives Long-Term Success - The Journey of Susana Guerra
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re running a business, it’s tempting to view your employees as expendable resources. After all, you’re the one taking all the risks, so...
Prioritizing Empathy: How Personal Experiences Create Successful Teams with Eden Laurin
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the first things a leader will look for when hiring someone is their abilities. What are their skills? What level of education did they reach? ...
Thrive by Putting People First - The Journey of Lisa Hannum
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Any leader wants their business to become successful. If you’re running a mission driven business, you’ll want to drive social change, too. So you...
How Sustainability Leads to Profitability - The Journey of Cindy Bohlen
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many business owners worry about loss of profit because of the sustainable changes they may want to make. However, sustainability and profitability ar...
Why You Should Consider Fractional CFO Support for Your Next Business Acquisition
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So you’ve managed to grow your small business into a thriving enterprise.First of all, congratulations!But with greater success comes more responsib...
4 Critical Steps to Ensure Stability and Success of Businesses for Good
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many business owners wear all the hats, particularly in growing companies. Doing all the duties yourself seems like the best use of your time. After a...
Taking the Leap: Is a Fractional CFO a Smart Investment?
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know what they say: if you want something done right, do it yourself.But what happens when you're so bogged down with the daily operations of...
7 Benefits of Having a Fractional CFO
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a business owner, you know there are a lot of important decisions to make, and not enough hours in the day to make them all. That’s why it’s cr...
How Social Impact Business Can Fix Financial Adversities
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a mission-driven entrepreneur, you want to ensure your finances are in order so your business can continue to serve its purpose. A common concern f...
The One Number That Will Change the Way You Run Your Business
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Growth Podcast Series inside Her CEO Journey. Over the last few weeks, starting from Episode 164 to 172, we share the puzzle piece...
Preparing Your Exit Strategy — The Journey of Julie Martinez
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing a business and going through a major transition are difficult enough on their own. But if your business is going through a huge financial shi...
How to Create a Financial Statement That Will Attract Lenders and Investors
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you track your business’ finances? Do you know what your numbers are telling you? As a business owner, it’s essential to understand y...
Role of Lawyers in Building Purpose-Driven Businesses - The Journey of Angie Redecopp
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have your business’s finances in place. Now, what’s next? Believe it or not, scale-up and SME founders often forget the legal aspect of the bu...
Investing in Your Business’ Cybersecurity - The Journey of Jenn Diesi
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most small to medium business owners think that the software and hardware they use are secure when it comes out of the box, but that's a dangerou...
The Engagement Collective: Building Happy, Engaged Teams - The Journey of Etienne Morris
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you consider your employees' happiness? Business owners can become engrossed in handling other aspects of their business that they m...
How Work For Impact Connects Purposeful Freelancers and Businesses - The Journey of Rita Rodrigues
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you want to grow your business? Almost every founder has thought about scaling their business. Mission-driven founders should also think about ...
Building an Ethical Outsourcing Business - The Journey of Michelle Hirons
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The demand for outsourced expertise is rising. Whether you’re a new, smaller business looking to grow or a bigger company that needs specialized exp...
Integrating Anti-Oppressive Pay in Compensation Structure - The Journey of Kate Dixon
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the proliferation of social justice across various platforms worldwide, many businesses are now attempting to implement pay equity in their compe...
Growth and Scalability Using the Business Simple™ Method - The Journey of Terri Maxwell
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building a conscious business is different from building a traditional one. Conscious businesses emphasize the personal relationship between the buyer...
How to Achieve Profitability in Business Using a Bottom-line Growth Approach - The Journey of Leslie Bradford-Scott
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to pricing, many entrepreneurs make the mistake of focusing solely on revenue. Higher revenue doesn’t equate to higher profitability. ...
Creating An Impactful Pricing Strategy to Support Your Mission and Business with Routine’s Co-Founders
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pricing your product or service while staying true to the causes your business espouses is a challenging task. A strong pricing strategy incorporates ...
How to Price Your Product or Service for the Future with Abeego’s Founder and CEO
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why compete when you can innovate? Many entrepreneurs drop their prices as low as they can to compete with existing products on the market, but that&a...
Grow Your Business and Social Impact with the Right Revenue Model
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Driving profit for your business is always tricky. There are so many factors to consider that you might feel overwhelmed or, worse, end up focusing on...
Is Patient Capital Right For Your Business?
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing a business doesn’t have one-size-fits-all methods. While most business founders lean towards quick profit business models, it doesn't a...
Regenerative Finance for Good Ingredients, Businesses, and Planet - The Journey of Caroline Duell
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships are a critical element of business. It is crucial to choose a financial partner who has a deeper understanding of social businesses inst...
Changing the World Starts with Finding the Right Lending Partners — The Journey of Caryl Levine
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business is daunting enough. Add a mission to it and it becomes all the more challenging. Mission-driven businesses often have a hard time ...
How to Heal the Planet and Create Shared Value for People with Regenerative Finance - The Journey of Mindy Christensen
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investors and founders each have their own goals and priorities. It’s important for founders to find an investor that aligns with their missions and...
Better For All Stakeholders: Impact Investing and Investment Cooperatives with Lizette Peña
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Early-stage enterprises can establish their businesses how their founders envisioned them in a safe environment with patient finance. In other words, ...
The Right Investment is Key: The Value of Capital for Mission-Driven Business with West Tenth
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many founders often compromise their mission to grow their business. Creating wealth and social impact at the same time is no easy matter. If you’re...
Venture Capital For Good: Investing in Social Impact with Lyndsey Boucherle
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It can get easy to be swept away by the flow of the market and what other companies in your space are doing. When you see something succeed, it’s na...
The Ins and Out of a Venture Capital Fund Part 2 - The Journey of Vonetta Young
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot to consider with any type of capital funding, and venture capital is no exception. It’s important to know your business and its goal...
The Ins and Outs of a Venture Capital Fund Part 1 - The Journey of Vonetta Young
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the importance of a venture capital fund is critical if you're planning to fund a business. Financing is a significant step when yo...
Cash Flow Forecasting and Management Series: Five Common Mistakes In Forecasting Cash Flow
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the ever-changing nature of business, it is difficult to determine the cash flow trend. However, we shouldn’t keep cash flow forecasting on the...
Managing Cash: The Stepping Stone of A Successful Business - The Journey of Sarah Isaacs
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cash flow management is the foundation of all business operations. Without proper financial management, your business is highly likely to face financi...
Building Sustainable Impact In Your Business With the B1G1 Initiative - The Journey of Masami Sato
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many entrepreneurs establish their businesses intending to earn for themselves or their families. But, having a company that also allows you to give b...
Cash Flow Forecasting and Management Series: Key Steps Of Cash Flow Operation
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cash flow and profitability are the lifelines of your business. When your business is starved of cash, it won’t sustain itself.Do you need the answe...
Determining What Financial Management Tools Are Best For Your Business - The Journey of Barb Easter
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Transparency is the key to growth. Without transparency, you don’t know your data — and even if you have data, you won’t know if it’s signific...
Cash Flow Forecasting and Management Series: Debunking the Misconceptions Around Cash Flow vs. Profit
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Positive cash flow at the end of a cycle isn’t always a good thing. When you study your business, there are many terms that people like to throw aro...
Steward Ownership: Exiting Your Business with Employee Ownership - The Journey of Alison Lingane
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the definition of success? If you’re a mission-driven business for good, you know that success is about more than just the bottom line. Howe...
Steward Ownership: Maintaining Balance Between Ownership, Governance, and Finance - The Journey of Camille Cannon
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Raising capital often entails giving up some measure of control over your company. Granting investors ownership isn’t always a bad thing, but when i...
Steward Ownership: Unlocking the Power of Employee Ownership - The Journey of Amanda Bybee
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Owning a business isn’t as easy as starting one and calling yourself the owner—you need to structure it to suit the company’s needs. There are l...
Steward Ownership: The Basics of Cooperatives: Types, Financial Models, Funding Options, and Legal Formations – The Journey of Linda Phillips
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may be excited to consider a cooperative model. If you’ve seen our case studies, you know how effective and useful they are. However, there&apos...
Steward Ownership: Ownership Diversification Through The Cooperative Model - The Journey of Corey Kohn
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cooperatives are a great way to share not only profits but also responsibilities amongst a group of individuals. It’s often known for its one member...
Steward Ownership: The Perpetual Trust Model - The Journey of Natalie Reitman-White
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a mission-driven founder, you want to make sure that the mission and purpose of your business do not get lost over time. After all, you want your b...
Steward Ownership: A Method for Preserving Business Owner’s Legacy and Purpose - The Journey of Sarah Joannides
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a mission-driven founder and business owner, you want to know that your company’s mission is still being carried out despite you not being active...
Her CFO Tips: 4 Steps in Planning Your Debt Financing Repayment and Achieving Long-Term Profitability
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many mission-driven female founders fear having debt in their business. However, when done right, taking on debt financing is actually a great way to ...
Her CFO Tips: How To Find Out If Your Business Can Afford Debt Financing
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a female founder and CEO, you might think that debt in your business is a bad thing. However, did you know that if you’re running a business, cha...
Her CFO Tips: Financing Strategy Based on Short-Term versus Long-Term Capital Needs
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many founders shy away from debt financing because of a lack of knowledge. However, debt financing can be beneficial to businesses with a steady cash ...
Assert Your Business Identity: Why It’s Important to Trademark a Name - The Journey of Cynthia Mason (Intellectual Properties Series)
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having a trademark is fundamental to protecting your business assets and potential growth.A challenge that comes with growing your business is protect...
Scaling Your Business and Attracting Investors: How IP-Backed Financing Can be Your Growth Strategy for Business - The Journey of Lesley Gouldie (Intellectual Properties Series)
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Financing is a requirement for the growth of your business. However, traditional financing may not be the best option for the nature of your business....
Growing Your Business with IP-Backed Financing - The Journey of Lally Rementilla (Intellectual Properties Series)
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many companies don’t realize the value of their intellectual property. Leveraging assets, such as an IP portfolio, is necessary for scaling business...
Unlocking Financing Opportunities with IP: How to Patent an Idea — The Journey of Susan Blanchet (Intellectual Properties Series)
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Filing and acquiring patents is not an easy feat. The process is expensive, time-consuming, and intricate. With so many things to consider, it's ...
Build Your Business Reputation: Learn How to Protect Intellectual Property and Use IP Strategies with Cassandra Derham (Intellectual Properties Series)
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intellectual property allows founders and CEOs to have a firm hold of their business ideas and trade secrets. You may not realize it, but these intell...
Demystifying Intellectual Property: IP as a Tool for Protection and Growth — The Journey of Patent Lawyer Isi Caulder (Intellectual Properties Series)
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Filing for intellectual property rights is unfamiliar terrain for some founders and CEOs. Beyond developing an IP strategy, most aren’t aware of its...
Her CFO Tips: How To Use Bootstrapping as a Financing Strategy During Your Business’s Growth Stage
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people believe that bootstrapping is only applicable to early startups. However, bootstrapping can also be a valuable financial strategy for busi...
Changing the Future of Business: Slow Growth and Sound Financial Planning are the Secrets - The Journey of Badger (Business for Good Series)
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When thinking about growing businesses, you may often think it requires heavy financing. However, not having investors doesn't mean that your com...
Getting Lean: Reduce Waste and Production Costs through Lean Manufacturing - The Journey of Meliora Cleaning Products (Business for Good Series)
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses exist to provide value to customers while earning profit in the process. Until recently, this approach took the form of pursuing profit at ...
The Circular Approach: Decreasing Plastic Waste with a Sustainable Business — The Journey of Plaine Products (Business for Good Series)
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All businesses begin with a purpose. Purpose serves as the heart of your business. Your business and the decisions you make should always reflect that...