The Brand is Female

The ultimate goal of creating a psychologically safe workspace, with Dr. Judit Lovas

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Dr. Judit Lovas worked for the local government ...

On successfully remodelling a family business in sports, with Diane Lanctôt

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Diane Lanctôt knew early on she’d be involved in the family business, but what she didn’t expect was that this transition wouldn’t be 100% smoo...

Transforming moments into life-changing experiences for women, with Vitruvi's Sara Panton

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does the name Vitruvi sound familiar? Founded by Sara Panton, CEO, along with her brother, the brand is one of the largest aromatherapy companies offe...

How to navigate your career and make your next move, with Ursula Morgan

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever entered a room and thought "Wow, a lot of interesting people out here, I'd love to network with ALL of them?". Exactly - no one ever thi...

Technology and healthcare walk hand-in-hand to provide accessibility, with Helen Stevenson

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Technology and healthcare can walk side by side to uncover new paths of innovation, but also to broaden access. That's Helen Stevenson's goal. Founder...

From one of Kenya's toughest slums to being an award-winning social entrepreneur, with Ciro Muiruri

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ciro Muiruri is the embodiment of resilience. Growing up in one of the toughest slums in Kenya as an AIDS orphan, she survived an attempted homicide a...

Overcoming changes and obstacles by focusing on people with Anne Miner

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You could say Anne Miner has the unique ability to see possibilities. She is a serial entrepreneur, a skilled facilitator, a trusted CEO advisor, and ...

Luxury hospitality as a tool for equity and diversity with Daniela Correia

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s tight labour market, organizations increasingly rely on recruitment experts. Daniela Correia banked on this high-growth segment to build ...

Re-thinking footwear for a better future with Justine and Kendall Barber

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Justine and Kendall Barber realized that the average garment gets worn 7 times before being tossed, and the fashion industry is responsible for 1...

Defying ageism and creating responsible beauty with Graydon Moffat

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Graydon Moffat had multiple careers before launching Graydon Skincare. When she started her journey as a plant-based chef and yoga teacher, Graydon, k...

Breaking glass ceilings in the food industry with Jacqueline Nicosia of ARDO

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With 15 years of experience in the hospitality business, Jacqueline Nicosia brought her flair for curated dining experiences and excellent food to Tor...

When mindfulness is good enough to franchise with Michelle Faber of Little Yogis Academy

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Faber learned to optimize her own mental health through yoga and mindfulness as a young adult, and when she saw signs of anxiety in her son, ...

Vera Milan Gervais | Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor | The labels that no longer serve us

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Vera Milan Gervais, an author, speaker, and award-winning serial entrepreneur who is committe...

Allison McNamara | Founder, MARA | Blending Award-Winning Formulas Made From Algae

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Allison McNamara, founder of MARA, a prestige line of algae-infused skincare that became an i...

Knoxx | Creative Director, DVMNPIGEON | Fan-Favourite Designer Redefining the Rules of Streetwear

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Knoxx, the New York-based creative director for the brand DVMNPIGEON. Knoxx is redefining the...

Marissa Goldstein | Founder and Owner, The Daughter Natural Wine Bar + Bottle Shop | Curating Natural Wines with Seasonal Cuisine

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Marissa Goldstein, founder and owner of Toronto-based The Daughter Natural Wine Bar + Bottle ...

Nadine Artemis | Founder, Living Libations | Shaping Plant Intelligence into Sought-After Skincare Products

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Nadine Artemis, Founder of the celebrated, and cult-status natural skincare brand, Living Lib...

Jane Riddell | President, GoodLife Fitness | Creating Inclusive Environments in Fitness and Sports

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Jane Riddell, President of GoodLife Fitness. With over 40 years of experience, Jane has worke...

Anna Sinclair | Founder, Total Mom | Breaking Barriers for Mom Entrepreneurs

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Anna Sinclair, a former actor and performer who had to pause her career when she became pregn...

Melody Adhami | Co-Founder, FH Health & Pollin Fertility | The Queen of Apps

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Eva Hartling speaks with Melody Adhami, the “Queen of Apps.” Melody launched Ontario’s first private testing operation during Co...

Emily O'Brien | Founder, Comeback Snacks | Popcorn with a Mission

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Emily O’Brien, founder of Comeback Snacks. Emily’s unlikely journey into the popcorn busi...

Yolande James | Executive Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Radio-Canada | Implementing Gender Equity and Supporting Women’s Growth in the Workplace

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling is having a special conversation about gender equity in the workplace, and her guest is Yolande James, Ex...

Yolande James | Directrice générale, diversité et inclusion, Radio-Canada | Mettre en œuvre l'équité entre les sexes et soutenir la croissance des femmes en milieu de travail

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dans le cadre de ses fonctions, Yolande accompagne Radio-Canada dans ses projets liés à l'inclusion et la diversité, en plus de développer et renf...

Bojana Sentaler | Founder and CEO, SENTALER | Crafting Luxurious Designs Inspired by Timeless Minimalism

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Bojana Sentaler, Founder and CEO of SENTALER, a Canadian luxury outerwear brand with impressi...

Taneka Clarke-Powell | Founder and Designer, Slayedbyten | A House Built on Custom Fashion

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Taneka Clarke-Powell, Founder and Designer of Slayedbyten. Taneka began making her own clothe...

April Pride | Founder and CEO, Of Like Minds | Altering Women’s Lives with Cannabis-Infused Brands

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with April Pride, Founder of cannabis brand Van der Pop, which April sold to the world’s largest...

Valerie Pringle | TV Host and Producer | Breaking Glass Ceilings in the World of Broadcasting

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Valerie Pringle, former host of CTV’s Canada AM and CBC’s Midday and host of several tele...

Tanya Taylor | CEO and Creative Director | The Inclusive Fashion Go-Getter

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Tanya Taylor — Founder, Creative Director and CEO of the independent, New York-based fashio...

Kristen Gale | CEO, THE TEN SPOT | Combining Exceptional Service and Efficiency At Fastest Growing One-Stop Beauty Bar

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Kristen Gale, CEO of THE TEN SPOT, Canada’s largest and fastest growing beauty bar and reta...

Peggy Whitson | Ex-NASA Astronaut & Ax-2 Space Mission Commander | Give Her Space

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the podcast, to highlight International Women’s Day, host Eva Hartling speaks with Peggy Whitson, the NASA astronaut who has achieved the ...

Anie Rouleau | Founder and CEO, The Unscented Company | The B Corp Entrepreneur Committed to True Purpose

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, Eva Hartling speaks with Anie Rouleau, Founder and CEO of The Unscented Company, a line of natural, unscente...

Jaime Leverton | CEO, Hut 8 | Women Leaders in Cryptocurrency

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Jaime Leverton, CEO of Hut 8 Mining Corp., a digital asset miner launched in 2018, and one of...

Kate Swanson | Founder and CEO, ENSEMBL | Daring to Disrupt the Cookware Industry

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Kate Swanson, a lawyer and entrepreneur and more recently, the founder and CEO of ENSEMB...

Jan Frolic | Co-Founder, Captains & Poets | Building Authentic Curriculums

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Jan Frolic, a social entrepreneur who has spent the last decade working in gender diversity, ...

Jen Govier | Founder, HUX | The Camel Toe Gap

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Eva Hartling speaks with Jen Govier, founder of HUX, an underwear brand with the mission to end the dreaded camel toe, and provide women wi...

Marilyne Gagné | President, Dermapure | Achieving Growth Responsibly

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new season of The Brand is Female podcast! This week, host Eva Hartling welcomes Marilyne Gagné, Founder and President of Dermapure, Can...

Ara Katz | Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Seed Health | Exploring the Importance and Impact of Microbes on Our Health

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we are re-airing our episode with Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health. Seed Health pioneers applications of micro...

Saroya Tinker | Pro Hockey Player, The Toronto Six | Mentoring Women in Sports

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are re-airing our episode with professional women's ice hockey player for the Toronto Six, Saroya Tinker.Saroya is a Yale graduate; she ...

Jeri Ann Willis | Co-Founder, The Observatory | Creating a Long-Lasting Independent Business

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Jeri Ann Willis, co-founder of The Observatory, Edmonton’s leading destination for independ...

Jacqueline Prehogan | CBO and Co-Founder, Open Farm & Founder and CEO, Canada Pooch | Prioritizing Sustainability, Animal Welfare and Transparency

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Jacqueline Prehogan, Chief Brand Officer and co-founder of Open Farm, a premium and ethically...

Ashley Mielke | Registered Psychologist and Founder and CEO, The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre | Finding Purpose Through Healing

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Ashley Mielke, Registered Psychologist and Founder and CEO of The Grief and Trauma Healing Ce...

Allison Conrad | Co-Founder and CEO, Arey | Launching The Wrinkle Cream of Hair Care

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Los Angeles-based Allison Conrad, an entrepreneur and operator focused on consumer brands and...

Catherine Choi | Founder, SoYoung | Believing in Our Own Worth and Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we are re-airing a recent favourite episode featuring Catherine Choi, Founder of SoYoung. Stay tuned for a new episode next ...

Davina Boulineau | Vice President, TD Insurance, Private Client Advice | Protecting Wealth

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the importance of considering insurance when looking at our overall financial planning. Host Eva Hartl...

Ara Katz | Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Seed Health | Exploring the Importance and Impact of Microbes on Our Health

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a company that is pioneering applications of m...

Rachael Newton | Founder, nixit | Destigmatizing the Period Conversation

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Rachael Newton, an entrepreneur, innovator, and the founder of period care brand, nixit. Racha...

Jayme Jenkins | Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Everist | Reducing Environmental Impact in the Beauty Industry

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we’re talking with an entrepreneur who is setting out to revolutionize the way we consume beauty products. Host Eva Hartli...

Soutenir la santé et les droits sexuels et reproductifs | Dre Diane Francoeur, Dre Ashley Waddington & Frederique Chabot

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aujourd'hui, nous diffusons un épisode spécial du balado The Brand is Female comme le 26 septembre marque la Journée mondiale de la contraception. ...

Part 2: Supporting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of a special episode of The Brand is Female podcast highlighting World Contraception Day on September 26th.Host Eva Hartling speaks wit...

Part 1: Supporting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights | Dr. Diane Francoeur, Dr. Ashley Waddington & Frederique Chabot

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re airing a special episode of The Brand is Female podcast as September 26th marks World Contraception Day.In part 1 of this episode, host...

Rachelle Demosthene | President and Owner, Le Pouvoir Des Fleurs | Carving Out a New Career Path Successfully

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Rachelle Demosthene, President and Owner at Pouvoir Des Fleurs. Rachelle left a cushy corporat...

Margot Denommé | Children’s Book Author and Criminal Lawyer | Writing Stories to Reinforce Confidence

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we talk about the impact negative self-image can have on our lives, especially where children, and young women are concerned...

Isabelle Ménard | Region Head, Quebec and Atlantic for Private Wealth Management, TD | Supporting Women in Investment Management

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Isabelle Menard, TD’s Region Head, Quebec and Atlantic for Private Wealth Management. We ta...

Catherine Choi | Founder, SoYoung | Believing in Our Own Worth and Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Catherine Choi, Founder of SoYoung.In this episode, we talk about how lessons from our own pe...

Alicia Rose | Senior Manager, Strategy and Social Impact, TD | How to Integrate Values, Culture and Giving Back in Business

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Alicia Rose, Senior Manager in Strategy and Social Impact at TD. We talk about aligning purpo...

Tiffani Young | Founder, Natural Butter Bar Cosmetics | Launching All-Natural Line of Hair Products and Soaps

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Tiffani Young, Founder of Natural Butter Bar Cosmetics. The brand was created from Tiffani’...

Tiffany Callender | CEO, The Federation of African Canadian Economics | Supporting Black Female Founders

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Tiffany Callender, the CEO of FACE, a national Black-led non-profit organization focused on p...

Kim Tarlo & Cait Patrick | Co-Founders, Darling Mimosa | Celebrating Everyday Life and Optimism

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Kim Tarlo and Cait Patrick, the co-founders of Darling Mimosa. Kim is an award-winning market...

Sonia Virk | Co-Founder and Partner, Virk Viyas & Associate Lawyers | Carving Her Own Path

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Sonia Virk, co-founder and partner of Virk Viyas & Associate Lawyers. Sonia was born in I...

Lauren Barker | CEO, Uresta | Empowering Women to Live Leak-Free

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Lauren Barker, CEO of Uresta, a bladder support solution to stop urinary leaks.After graduati...

Nuria Madrenas | Founder and Principal Curator, Tacit | Merging Creativity and Commerce

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Nuria Madrenas, the Founder and Principal Curator of Tacit, a platform dedicated to the sale ...

Elynn Lorimer | CEO, Spatial Research and Design | Improving Lives with Technology

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Elynn Lorimer, CEO at Spatial Research and Design, a creative, multifaceted team of research...

Stacey Madge | President and Country Manager, Visa Canada | Building Programs for Women

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, Eva speaks with Stacey Madge, President and Country Manager at Visa Canada and trailblazer in the banking world. Stacey cli...

Jolene Livingston | Founder & Principal Consultant | Bespoke Social Profit Solutions

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, Eva speaks with Jolene Livingston, Founder and Principal Consultant of Bespoke Social Profit Solutions, a woman-led, majori...

Carmen Sandor | Founder & CEO, Green Owl Vodka | Pushing Boundaries in a Male-Dominated Industry

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are re-sharing our episode with Carmen Sandor, founder and CEO of Green Owl Vodka, one of the only female-owned and -led spirits sold at...

Kate Milne | Founder and Principal Consultant, Cardea Health Consulting | Prioritizing Healthy Aging

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, Eva Hartling speaks with Kate Milne, a Specialist in Healthy Aging and Workplace Wellbeing as well as a women’s health-in...

Shauna Levy | Founder and CEO, MADGE AND MERCER MODERN APOTHECARY | Designing Premium Wellness Cannabis Products for Women

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, Eva Hartling speaks with Shauna Levy, Founder and CEO of MADGE AND MERCER MODERN APOTHECARY, the first premium wellness bra...

Emily Silverman | Founder and CEO, Arnold Street Media | Achieving Success in Business

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, Eva Hartling speaks with Emily Silverman, Founder and CEO at Arnold Street Media. Emily launched Arnold Street Media fuelle...

Joella Hogan | Owner, The Yukon Soaps Company | Connecting to Community

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Eva Hartling talks with Joella Hogan, Owner and Operator of The Yukon Soaps Company. Joella comes from a long line of strong...

Dr. Bimpe Ayeni | Plastic Surgeon & Co-Founder, BLAIR + JACK |

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, Eva Hartling welcomes Dr. Bimpe Ayeni, a board-certified Canadian plastic surgeon and founder of men’s skincare line BLAI...

Kate Bouchard | CEO and Founder, Loba | Creating New Daily Rituals

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the podcast, Eva Hartling welcomes Kate Bouchard, CEO and Founder of Loba, an innovative new pill/supplement organizer that both looks g...

Sammy Kronick | Owner, Boutique Boxing Studio, BEATBOX | Women in Fitness

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Eva Hartling speaks with Sammy Kronick, owner of BEATBOX, a Boutique Boxing studio in Toronto. Sammy grew up in Toronto and started buildin...

Samantha Estoesta | Manager, Equity in Innovation and Programs, TD | Helping You Build Confidence

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Eva Hartling speaks with Samantha Estoesta, Manager, Equity in Innovation and Programs at TD. Samantha is a poet, an equity advocate, a des...

Carmen Sandor | Founder & CEO, Green Owl Vodka |

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we welcome Carmen Sandor, founder and CEO of Green Owl Vodka, one of the only female-owned and -led spirits sold at the Liquor Control Boar...

Lacey Norton and Elizabeth Davey | Founders, HIRRS | Designing Bodywear for Movement

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Eva Hartling speaks with Lacey Norton and Elizabeth Davey, the founders of the Vancouver-based brand HIRRS, a performance-based bodywe...

Nancy King | Associate VP, TD Bank | Financing Women in Business

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Eva Hartling talks about women in business and financing with Nancy King, Associate VP at TD Bank, who has been with TD Business Banki...

Elizabeth Coulombe | Co-Fondatrice, Tero | épisode bonus

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Au balado The Brand is Female, Eva Hartling parle à des femmes inspirantes du monde entrepreneurial, des affaires ou autre domaine connexe. Cette sem...

Heather Marshall | Author | Shaping Women's History Through Storytelling

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Eva Hartling interviews Heather Marshall, a Canadian author who has just published her debut novel, Looking for Jane. A historical nov...

Mungi Ngomane | Social Justice Advocate and Author | Embracing Grief

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week my guest is Mungi Ngomane, Social Justice Advocate and Author of the book Everyday Ubuntu, inspired by the lessons from the South African ph...

Monica Ruffo | CEO and Founder, Well Told Health | Advocating For Natural Treatments

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Eva Hartling speaks with Monica Ruffo, founder of Well Told Health. A serial entrepreneur with passion for health and wellness, Monica...

Saroya Tinker | Pro Hockey Player, The Toronto Six | Mentoring Women in Sports

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Eva Hartling speaks with Saroya Tinker, a professional women's ice hockey player for Toronto Six. A graduate of Yale University where ...

Jen Murtagh and Sonja Baikogli Foley | Founders, Maturn

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, my guests are Jen Murtagh and Sonja Baikogli Foley, the founders of Maturn, the platform they created to shift the narrative and support sy...

Jane Wang | Founder, Optimity

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The New Year is here and our resolutions are too. But focusing on our self-care and wellness should always be the focus, no matter the time of year. T...

Dana Canedy | Author, A Journal for Jordan | Revisiting Love, Family and Devotion

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Pulitzer-Prize winner and New York Times bestseller author, Dana Canedy. This episode of The Brand is Female is brought to you by Sony Pict...

Jennifer Abbott | Filmmaker, The Magnitude of All Things | Exploring and Accepting The Reality of Climate Catastrophe

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Eva Hartling welcomes Jennifer Abbott, a Sundance and Genie Award-winning Canadian filmmaker best known as the co-director a...

Carmen Liu | Founder, Carmen Liu Lingerie | Fulfilling The Needs of LGBTQ2S+, Trans and Non-Binary Community

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carmen Liu is the founder of UK-based Carmen Liu Lingerie, the first lingerie company offering products designed specifically for the needs of the LGB...

Nisha Grewal | Founder, Ambari Beauty | Believing in our vision

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode features Vancouver-based Entrepreneur Nisha Grewal, the founder of Ambari Beauty, a line that’s captured the attention of reta...

Jordana Rebner | VP, Culinary Development, Goodfood | Elevating The Food Experience With a New Formula

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a delicious conversation with Jordana Rebner, the VP in culinary development at Goodfood — a Canadian online grocery, home ...

Emma Gilchrist | Co-Founder, The Narwhal | Pioneering Environmental Non-Profit Journalism

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, you’ll meet Emma Gilchrist, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of The Narwhal, a pioneer of non-profit journalism in Canada, f...

Zoe Krislock | CEO, MiniLuxe | Redefining an industry and giving space to others

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Giving space to others, does not take away from the space you have carved out for yourself. This week's guest on the podcast is Zoe Krislock, CEO of @...

Mia Nielsen | Director, Art Toronto | Processing trauma and transcending into new conversations

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Eva Hartling is joined by Mia Nielsen, Director of Art Toronto, Canada’s annual art fair. Running October 29 through November 8, Art...

BONUS: MJ DeCoteau & Michelle Audoin | Rethink Breast Cancer | Driving awareness and visibility

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the podcast, we welcome back two very special guests. MJ DeCoteau is the founder of Rethink Breast Cancer, and Michelle Audoi...

Frances F. Denny | Artist and Photographer | Living outside the status quo

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Eva Hartling continues the witch series with a very special guest. This episode features Artist and Photographer Frances F Denny. Fran...

Michelle Audoin | MBC Advocate, Rethinker, Changemaker | Showing your scars

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and behind it is a reality that affects women first and foremost - directly and indirectly. That’s why we'r...

MJ DeCoteau | Founder and Executive Director, Rethink Breast Cancer | Changing the system

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and behind it is a reality that affects women first and foremost - directly and indirectly. That’s why we'r...

BONUS: Shelby Taylor | Founder and CEO, Chickapea | You Don't Do it All

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Shelby Taylor, founder and CEO of Chickapea, the all-organic, high-protein, plant-based pasta, sold in 3,000 stores across North Am...

Cardsy B. | Tarot Reader | Modern day witch-hunts

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With October right around the corner, we have a very special episode of the podcast. Recently, host Eva Hartling has become fascinated by witches. You...

Julia Gamolina | Director of Strategy, Trahan Architects and Founder & Editor, Madame Architect | Building a different kind of environment

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Julia Gamolina, Director of Strategy for Trahan Architects in New York City, as well as the Founder and Editor of Madame Architec...

Patrice Mousseau | Founder & CEO, Satya Organic Skin Care | Business as a vehicle for social change

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patrice Mousseau is the Founder and CEO of Satya Organic Skin Care. She is a member of Fort William First Nation and a former journalist, and her jour...

Zoe Whittall | Author | On motherhood and reproductive freedom

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zoe Whittall is a Canadian Poet, Novelist, TV Writer, and today's guest on the podcast. Her last novel “The Best Kind of People” was a national be...