Episodes

  • Celebrating 25 Years of Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Ep.10)

    Celebrating 25 Years of Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Ep.10)
    Jan 18 2023
    We are celebrating 25 years of empowering and inspiring Métis entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan at the Clarence Campeau Development Fund. To help commemorate this achievement, we have our CEO, Pam Larson, as a guest on the podcast speaking to us about the milestones achieved and the exciting new partnerships to come. In this episode, Victoria Gagné … Continue reading Celebrating 25 Years of Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Ep.10) →
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    32 mins
  • Breaking Financial Barriers for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs with Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun (Ep. 9)

    Breaking Financial Barriers for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs with Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun (Ep. 9)
    Nov 16 2022
    Today we introduce you to two entrepreneurs, Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun, who developed a financial literacy platform to address the unique needs of women entrepreneurs. In this episode, Victoria Gagné is joined by the co-founders of The Finance Cafe, Shauna and Shannon. They discuss the barriers that women face with both financial literacy and … Continue reading Breaking Financial Barriers for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs with Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun (Ep. 9) →
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    43 mins
  • How to Buy and Sell a Business with Rebeca Johnstone (Ep. 8)

    How to Buy and Sell a Business with Rebeca Johnstone (Ep. 8)
    Oct 20 2022
    When people think of starting an entrepreneurship journey, they either think of starting a business, purchasing a business or expanding a business.  In this week’s episode, Victoria Gagné is talking to Métis entrepreneur Rebeca Johnstone. Rebeca saw an opportunity to purchase a Budget Blinds business that wasn’t originally for sale.  Over the past eight years, … Continue reading How to Buy and Sell a Business with Rebeca Johnstone (Ep. 8) →
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    35 mins
  • From the NHL to Entrepreneurship with Dwight King (Ep. 7)

    From the NHL to Entrepreneurship with Dwight King (Ep. 7)
    Jun 14 2022
    Transitioning into entrepreneurship often leads to starting a new chapter in life. But, your experiences in your former career might help you along your journey much more than you realize. In this episode of Make It Your Business, Victoria Gagné is joined by former professional hockey player and entrepreneur Dwight King. Dwight talks about his … Continue reading From the NHL to Entrepreneurship with Dwight King (Ep. 7) →
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    34 mins
  • Developing A Growth Mindset with Karey Kapell (Ep.6)

    Developing A Growth Mindset with Karey Kapell (Ep.6)
    Apr 13 2022
    When we think about developing a growth mindset, growth can be scary.   However, remember that there are a lot of tools and business advice you can draw from to understand when’s the right time to grow. In this episode, Victoria Gagné speaks with Karey Kapell, a business coach and mentor for coaches, course creators, and … Continue reading Developing A Growth Mindset with Karey Kapell (Ep.6) →
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    44 mins
  • Overcoming and Growing from Obstacles in Entrepreneurship with Audra Hill (Ep. 5)

    Overcoming and Growing from Obstacles in Entrepreneurship with Audra Hill (Ep. 5)
    Mar 16 2022
    In a business, nothing will be perfect. There will always be things that go wrong, people who criticize your ideas, and self-doubt that arises, but to be truly successful, you must learn to overcome these obstacles. In this episode, Victoria Gagné speaks to Audra Hill, founder of Farmer John’s Local Market & Kitchen, a coffee … Continue reading Overcoming and Growing from Obstacles in Entrepreneurship with Audra Hill (Ep. 5) →
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    31 mins
  • Discover What Makes An Entrepreneur with Zane Buchanan (Ep. 4)

    Discover What Makes An Entrepreneur with Zane Buchanan (Ep. 4)
    Feb 16 2022
    Do you believe that previous experiences shape who we are and contribute to what our futures will be? Former Saskatchewanderer and CIVL Creative’s founder and creative director, Zane Buchanan  knows this first hand. In this episode, Zane joins Victoria Gagné to unveil how his past experiences shaped him as the person and entrepreneur he is … Continue reading Discover What Makes An Entrepreneur with Zane Buchanan (Ep. 4) →
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    38 mins
  • 3. Making A Deal In The Dragons’ Den – with Geoff and Colette Heschel

    3. Making A Deal In The Dragons’ Den – with Geoff and Colette Heschel
    Jan 12 2022
    Have you ever wondered what it takes to appear on Canada’s popular reality-entrepreneurial show, Dragons’ Den? In this episode, seasoned Dragons’ Den contestants and entrepreneurs Geoff and Colette Heschel sit down with Victoria Gagné to share the show’s trade secrets. They also highlight how they built their first business, along with entrepreneurial tips and tricks … Continue reading 3. Making A Deal In The Dragons’ Den – with Geoff and Colette Heschel →
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    36 mins