League of Originals

Navigating the Intricacies of the Toronto Beauty Scene

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:20:40 GMT

I sit down with Nia Lee, Founder and Creative Director of Socialee Media Agency to discuss her journey into beauty and how she navigates and thrives in a space that is difficult to penetrate.

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How Beating Cancer Changed the Trajectory of this Entrepreneur’s Life

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:16:59 GMT

Karmen Lamer has lived many lives, from climbing the corporate ladder, to beating cancer, and now building a booming beauty business- she’s done it all and wants to help others succeed along the way.

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How Amazon is supporting Shopify Brands where they need it most

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:17:18 GMT

We all know Amazon, but there’s a new rollout available for Shopify brands that you don’t want to sleep on. Get the tea as I sit down with Derek Majewski, Sr. Partner Development Manager at Amazon Buy with Prime to learn more about all the amazing perks + more.

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How this entrepreneur went from acting to founding three successful tech companies

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:42:27 GMT

I sit down with Cooper Harris, Founder & CEO of Klickly to learn about her fascinating journey to the tech start up scene that’s been dominated by men. Cooper is a badass, making her own rules, and doing it so well.

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Building a Sticky Brand - What That Means & How To Do It

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:48:59 GMT

Is there a better combo than a Canadian and Aussie? I think not. Listen in my conversation with Sarah Saxty (aka Sax) on the fundamentals of building a sticky brand, and where most companies today are falling short. Get your pens out and start taking notes!

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This Ecomm Heavy Hitter Weighs in on the Biggest Challenges Brands Face Today

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:43:45 GMT

I sit down with Daren Limas, who's been in the ecomm space for years. He's now the VP of Business Development at Nosta AI and is an absolutely boss. We dive into the nitty gritty of what brands are facing today and how to win.

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The Multi-Hyphenate of CPG Shares His Hot Takes on Raising Money

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:39:16 GMT

This was a fun one- I sat down with Shray Joshi, Founder & CEO of Good Peeps to chat all things CPG, raising money, business, and life.

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Learning About Functional Mushrooms & How This Wellness Brand is Changing The Game

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:24:01 GMT

On this special edition of our podcast, I sit down with Holliday Cartar, Head of Business Development at Rainbo at our Shot Caller Retreat in Ontario, Canada. She shares her fascinating journey that led to the startup world, how the brand is scaling, and how they navigate such a pivotal time in the wellness space.

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Balancing Work, Life, Motherhood & Building a Powerhouse Brand

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:26:20 GMT

On this episode, I sit down we Eleanor Haycock, Co-Founder of activewear brand Year of Ours. Now sold in over 80 retailers, managing a booming DTC business, and being a new mom- Eleanor is juggling a lot. We talk about work/ life balance, self confidence and what it takes to scale a business.

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How This Founder Teamed up With Courteney Cox to Create Beauty for The Home

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:50:18 GMT

On this episode I get to chat with Sarah Jahnke, CEO & Co-Founder of Homecourt, and Tiana Haraguchi, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Pietra to dive deep into all things growth, celebrity partnerships, what brands we're crushing on right now, and the reality of being a woman in this wild industry.

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From Quitting College to Building a Global Beauty Empire

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:32:31 GMT

On this episode, I sit down with Taylor Frankel, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer and NUDESTIX, NUDESKIN, and NUDEBODY. She shares about her unique journey to entrepreneurship, and the pivotal moments that have led to the incredible place she is today. Almost 10 years later, she's built a global beauty empire inspiring people to love the skin they're in.

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How This DTC Mogul Launched The Internet's Fav Dog Food Brand

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:47:57 GMT

On this episode Terri Rockovich, Co-Founder of Jinx shares her entrepreneurial journey and gives insight into what it takes to run a successful brand. Her approach is creative, thoughtful, and brave. So many great insights that aspiring founders need to hear.

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From 2 to 21 million - How Bala Disrupted the Fitness Industry

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:08:06 GMT

On this episode I sit down with Natalie Holloway, Co-Founder of cult favorite brand Bala to get the real story on how she grew her brand from her garage to over 21 million in sales. Natalie is a mother of two, wife, mentor, and total badass. Learn how she got to where she's at today, the key ingredients to success, and tips for growing brands like yours.

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Behind the Cult-Fave Pan That Oprah Loves - Meet Our Place

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:02:39 GMT

On this episode I chat with Zach Rosner, Co-Founder & Chief People Officer at Our Place. We dive into his journey as an entrepreneur and the secret sauce (pun intended) to how they grew to over 100 employees, two retail locations, and gained Oprah as a fan. Our Place has become a cult-favorite that's changing the DTC landscape, and Zach shares how growing brands can find success too.

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