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In this final episode, Anita Kemp interviews Stephanie Bakker-Hopf, the Founder of Straight Arrow Consulting.  Stephanie is a talented podcast producer and master of branding, skills she learned during her time in the broadcasting & music industries. As a creative entrepreneur, Stephanie shares the struggles she and others in the creative space have experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a long lockdown without access to art and live music - integral to fostering connection and community - Stephanie shares her hope that our society will place higher value on supporting and funding entrepreneurs in the creative space. The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) shares research and resources on women entrepreneurs in Canada as part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Learn more: Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter | wekh.ca Website: https://www.straightarrow-consulting.com/ Social media handles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hopf-131a5098/ Twitter: @StephBakker_ Instagram: @StephBakker_ Facebook: stephanie.b.hopf

In this episode, you’ll hear Shannon Pestun chat with Connie Stacey, the Founder and President of Growing Greener Innovations, Inc. a clean energy solutions company based in Edmonton.  Connie reveals that she always wanted to be an entrepreneur but didn’t believe she could, shares how her idea came to life, and the moment she knew she was going all in. In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Connie shares who has inspired her the most, how pitching competitions opened up new opportunities, the impact of perceptions and stereotypes, and the importance of being a role model. The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) shares research and resources on women entrepreneurs in Canada as part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Learn more: Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter | wekh.ca Website: https://grengine.com/ Social media handles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growing-greener-innovations/ Twitter: @GGinnovations Instagram: @growinggreenerinnovations Facebook: @gginnovations

Join us for this episode as Anita Kemp sits down with Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo, the CEO of Simply Ejibola Inc. and Founder of de Sedulous Women Leaders. Ejibola shares how a conversation with her sister changed her life, led her away from a career in banking and towards her own business. Today, Ejibola has expanded her sights beyond her own company. Through her network de Sedulous Women Leaders, Ejibola aspires to help women leaders grow and drive change through entrepreneurship. The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) shares research and resources on women entrepreneurs in Canada as part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Learn more: Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter | wekh.ca Website: https://www.simplyejibola.com/| https://sedulouswomenleaders.net/ Social media handles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplyejibola/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/desedulouswomenleaders/ Twitter: @SimplyEjibola | @desedulouswomen Instagram: @simplyejibola | @de.sedulouswomenleaders Facebook: @SimplyEjibola | @de.sedulouswomenleaders

This week,  Shannon Pestun talks to Bobbie Racette, the Founder & CEO at The Virtual Gurus and askBetty.   Bobbie gets real about life as an introvert, finding her calling, overcoming imposter syndrome, and reclaiming her power. After 170 rejections from investors and with $300 in savings, Bobbie has grown The Virtual Gurus into an award-winning company, recognized by Startup Canada and Forbes. Although the journey hasn’t always been easy for Bobbie, who calls entrepreneurship her medicine, her north star is clear.  The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) shares research and resources on women entrepreneurs in Canada as part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Learn more: Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter | wekh.ca Website: thevirtualgurus.com Social media handles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-virtual-gurus Twitter: @Bobbie_Racette | @virtual_gurus Instagram: @virtual_gurus Facebook: @yourvirtualgurus

In this episode, Anita Kemp sits down with Lara Murphy, the Co-founder and Director of Business Development & Strategy at Ryan Murphy Construction.  Lara talks about how seemingly small events - odd construction jobs and an international journey into competitive soccer - changed the trajectory of her life. A chance meeting with Karen Ryan ultimately led to the creation of Ryan Murphy, an authentically diverse and inclusive construction business. The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) shares research and resources on women entrepreneurs in Canada as part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Learn more: Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter | wekh.ca Lara Murphy LinkedIn: @LaraMurphy Twitter: @LaraLMurphy Ryan Murphy: Website: https://ryanmurphyconstruction.com LinkedIn: Ryan Murphy Construction Inc.