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The ONSIDE Podcast

A podcast on innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Atlantic Canada is bursting with entrepreneurs in digital tech, ocean technologies, life sciences and so much more. Ready to hear their stories? The successes, the pivots and rebirth, and everything in between? The ONSIDE podcast will bring it all to you, uncut, unfiltered.

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50:19

Jenn Harper - An Indigenous Beauty Revolution

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2025/07/31

Today's episode is a sit-down with our host, Alex McCann, alongside the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, Jen Harper. Jen discusses her journey of reconnecting with her indigenous roots and founding Cheekbone Beauty, a sustainability-focused, indigenous-owned cosmetic brand. The company, which has gained national attention and is sold at Sephora and JCPenney, has reinvested over $250,000 in indigenous communities. Jen emphasizes the importance of authenticity, innovation, and financial

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36:54

Lisa Haydon - Navigating Generational Diversity in...

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2025/06/30

In this episode of the Onside Podcast, host Alex McCann sits down with Lisa Hayden, CEO and founder of Pivotal Growth, a leadership intelligence firm revolutionizing how organizations grow and scale through innovative approaches. We get into Lisa's journey from corporate career to entrepreneurship, and the importance of network building vs. traditional networking. Lisa provides incredible insights into intergenerational leadership challenges and how AI is transforming leadership diagnostics

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45:42

Avery Schwartz's - A Mission to Democratize Digital...

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2025/05/21

Your host, Alex McCann is back for the Onside Podcast's fourth season! Guest Avery Swartz, CEO of Camp Tech, discusses her journey from arts administration to founding Camp Tech, a tech training company. Avery emphasizes the importance of accessible, practical tech education, particularly for small businesses and nonprofits. She highlights the use of AI tools like ChatGPT and "vibe coding" for productivity and business strategy. Avery also shares her experiences as a woman in tech media and

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13:49

Alex McCann - Women Entrepreneurs Should START NOW...

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Your host, Alex McCann talks about Season 3 of The Onside Podcast. She recaps the discussions explored including the range of topics with inspiring guests, including beauty industry insights from Amy Gordinier Founder of SkinFix, social enterprise strategies from Constanza Safatle, Founder of Newbornlander, and cultural taboo discussions with Rashmi Prakash, Founder of Aruna Revolution. This season was also a delve into innovative financing methods with Vicky Saunders, Founder of Coralus,

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39:35

Joella Hogan - 20 Years of Indigenous Community,...

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Joella Hogan, founder of Yukon Soaps Company, discusses her journey as an entrepreneur in the Yukon, emphasizing the importance of community, culture, and sustainability. Her business, which has been operating for over 20 years, creates handcrafted soaps and shampoo bars using local ingredients and Indigenous art. Joella highlights the challenges of shipping in remote areas and the importance of integrating Indigenous knowledge and traditions into her products. She also stresses the

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44:35

Jah'Mila - The Entrepreneurship in Music

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2025/02/19

Alex McCann hosts Jah'Mila, a Juno-nominated reggae artist, for this episode of The Onside Podcast. Jah'Mila discusses her journey from Kingston, Jamaica, to Nova Scotia, where she blends traditional Roots Reggae with Jazz and Soul. She highlights her collaboration with prestigious orchestras and her Juno-nominated album "Roots Girl." Jah'Mila emphasizes the importance of community, self-value, and authenticity in her music. She also mentions her educational program for Canadian students

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43:59

Chantal Brine - The Role of Mentorship in Career...

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2025/01/22

Chantal Brine, CEO and founder of EnPoint, discusses her journey from Bermuda to Nova Scotia, where she studied at St. Mary's University and discovered her passion for mentorship!Chantal's pivotal moment came during her tenure at a tech company, where a mentor helped her realize the importance of career fulfillment. Chantal emphasizes the transformative power of mentorship, particularly for women entrepreneurs, highlighting its role in building confidence, skills, and networks. She shares

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41:49

Allison Gibson - The Importance of Impact Investing

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2024/12/18

Allison Gibson, Chief Program Officer at Spring, discusses her journey from the food and hospitality industry to her current role, emphasizing the importance of community and social entrepreneurship!Allison highlights her experience in transitioning a business to a grocery delivery service during COVID-19 and her work with Spring, which supports impact-focused founders and investors. Allison stresses the need for investment in underrepresented founders, particularly black women, and the

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42:25

Jayne Akinyi - Creating Opportunities for Cultural...

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2024/11/21

Your host Alex McCann sits down with Jayne Akinyi, CEO and founder of Dada Dunia, a business connecting African women with socially responsible Canadian companies. Jayne, a social entrepreneur from Kenya, discusses her journey from teaching in China to founding Dada Dunia in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She highlights the challenges of integrating into Canadian society and the importance of community support from organizations like Tribe Network. Jayne emphasizes the significance of cultural

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52:01

Constanza Safatle - Creating Your Own Spaces and...

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2024/10/16

Constanza Safatle, CEO and founder of Newbornlander, a social enterprise in Newfoundland, discusses her journey from Chile to Canada, her unexpected challenges as an immigrant, and the creation of her business. Constanza describes herself as a passionate entrepreneur and advocate dedicated to empowering newcomers and driving social impact. Founder and CEO of Newbornlander, a successful for-profit social enterprise specializing in slow-fashion baby accessories, employing immigrant and

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41:42

Rashmi Prakash - Developing Better Menstrual Products...

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2024/09/18

Rashmi Prakash is a deeply passionate biomedical engineer with a vision for sustainably leveraging technology to enhance the quality of life and ensure an equitable future!Rashmi's background in electrical & biomedical engineering and extensive skills in C/C++/C#, ARM/VHDL, rapid prototyping, 3D modelling/printing, and PCB/circuit design, are complemented by proficiency in ISO compliance, medical device development, project management, and clinical regulations.Rashmi sits down with your

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50:28

Amy Gordinier - Clean and Clinically Proven Skin Care

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2024/08/14

Amy Gordinier is a skincare entrepreneur obsessed with healthy skin! Amy describes herself as a believer in quantitative clinical proof as a moral imperative in skincare, a believer in the power of clean ingredients to deliver clinical results and healthy skin outcomes, and a believer that healthy skin is connected to healthy body, mind and spirit. In this episode, Amy discusses her experiences as a woman in a leadership role in the beauty industry. Amy shares her journey from religious

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43:31

Planet First - Indigenous Women Led Business with...

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2024/07/17

In 2015, Vanessa Marshall was an aspiring dentist. After some reflection, she pivoted and decided to start her entrepreneurial journey, despite not having any formal business training. Vanessa stumbled into the world of soap-making after watching her sister create sudsy bars in her spare time. With some research in chemistry and soap-bar making, paired with her disappointment with existing bar shampoo brands; Vanessa turned her 'aha moment' into a B-Corp certified, sustainable living,

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35:14

Start Now Incubator: Fireside Chat with Sheena Russell

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2024/06/12

Sheena Russell is a born-and-raised Prince Edward Islander and founder of Made with Local, a Maritimes-based snack foods company that creates simple, nourishing foods that are real & organic, for people and the planet. Made with Local was started at a Halifax farmer's market in 2012 and now their Real Food Bars can be found at over 3000 grocery stores across Canada and the US.The two chat about how Sheena started and scaled a sustainable food business. Sheena shares her challenges and

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39:33

Start Now Incubator: Fireside Chat with Vicki Saunders

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2024/05/15

Your host Alex McCann sits down with Vicki Saunders, Founder of Coralus, for the very first Start Now Incubator, Fireside Chat of 2024!The two discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs in Canada, emphasizing the need for inclusivity, mentorship, and community support. Vicki shares her personal experiences as an entrepreneur and leader, highlighting the importance of generosity and kindness in creating a safe and supportive community for women. Alex and Vicki also

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32:51

Jen Angel - Building Sustainable Futures

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2023/02/17

Today, 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.Jennifer Angel is a builder of community, momentum and places people love. As CEO of Evergreen, Jen leads the creation of inclusive public spaces that foster connection and are sustainable at their core. At Evergreen Brick

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28:21

Matt Mizzi - Empowering Communities with Climate...

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2023/01/23

"A lack of access to clean drinking water results in about 50% of the world's medical issues."In this episode we welcome back Matt Mizzi, Founder & CEO of Drinkable, the world’s first accurate, affordable, and easy to use handheld water testing device. This time, we are discussing why a lack of clean water is leading to massive world problems, the social purpose behind drinkable, working with venture capital and the landscape of sustainable technology.Matt has a degree in Environmental

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34:55

Jennifer Angel - The Nature of Place in Fostering...

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2023/01/10

Our guest today is Jennifer Angel, CEO of Evergreen, a builder of community, momentum, and places people love. Together with partners, Jen builds inclusive, sustainable places that attract people and investment, enhance resilience, and contribute to well-being for all.Jennifer Angel is a builder of community, momentum and places people love. As CEO of Evergreen, Jen leads the creation of inclusive public spaces that foster connection and are sustainable at their core. At Evergreen Brick

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30:22

Matt Mizzi - Resilience In Water Tech

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2022/11/28

Drinkable is the world’s first accurate, affordable, and easy to use handheld water testing device that strives to make water testing accurate, easy, and affordable. In this episode, we're taking a look at the journey to create a climate adaptive technology company here in Nova Scotia.Our guest is Matt Mizzi, founder and CEO of Drinkable. Matt has a degree in Environmental Science from Acadia University. Raised by electrical engineer and turned CEO of his own company, Matt is a venture

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20:49

Beth Mason - The Bio-Economy Pipeline in Rural Nova...

The ONSIDE Podcast ·

2022/11/14

In today's episode, welcome back Beth Mason, President & CEO of the Verschuren Centre. We discuss the role of the bioeconomy in the rural areas, the opportunities and resources for traditional industries, the importance of connections and more.In 2017, Dr. Mason was appointed CEO of the Verschuren Centre. Her forward-thinking mindset helps connect large industry and community partners to develop and demonstrate innovative clean solutions. Beth's background brings a mix of industry,

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