Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 62, Heather is joined by Sylvia Cheverie, Founder and Owner of Chartier Restaurant and Mother Bakery. Together, they discuss the evolution of Chartier, as well as the unprecedented challenges encountered along the way. In this episode, Heather and Sylvia explore the importance of openness, a willingness to be receptive to new experiences, as an essential trait for surviving turbulent times. Through her story, Sylvia demonstrates the power of resilience, leadership and community in the face of adversity. To learn more about Chartier and Mother Bakery, and to connect with Sylvia, please visit https://www.dinechartier.com/.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 61, Parinder Gandhu, Founder of Soka Family Enterprise Services Inc., dives into the intricacies of navigating family dynamics in business, illustrating the delicate dance between communication, planning, and building trust. In this episode, Heather and Parinder discuss the importance of understanding each family's unique history, culture, values, and experiences, and how these elements play a crucial role in shaping the success and longevity of their business. Further, they discuss how to develop effective communication strategies, set clear expectations, and align roles and responsibilities to work toward harmony and shared purpose. To learn more about navigating family enterprises, and to connect with Parinder, please visit https://sokafes.com/.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 60, Heather speaks with Alexis Dean, Founder of Dovetail Community, about the challenges of navigating entrepreneurship alone. Together, they dive into the power of networking and what it can provide for women in business. In this inspiring discussion, Alexis takes us on her own entrepreneurial journey; from the beginning stages of community building, to what is now a vibrant network of women reaping the benefits of mentorship, education, and real connection. To learn more about Dovetail Community, and to connect with Alexis, please visit https://dovetail.community/.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 59, Julianna Bootsman, Founder and CEO of White Box Leadership, shares insights into her conscious approach to leadership development and the importance of using connection and belonging to build a company culture with meaning. In this discussion, Heather and Julianna stress the notion that cultivating improved company culture is a long-term endeavor, requiring daily practice and commitment to shared values. Julianna strives to help executives by integrating tailored human development training programs into the fabric of their company. For more information about White Box Leadership, and to connect with Julianna, please visit https://whiteboxleadership.com/.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 58, Heather is joined by Jane Halford, Founder and Principal of Halford Consulting. Together, they delve into the critical and overlooked aspects of leadership transitions in organizations. In this insightful discussion, Heather and Jane highlight the importance of normalizing leadership transitions as a routine process that requires clarity and plays an integral role in organizational growth. Jane stresses the importance of meaningful engagement beyond the training manual that, in turn, fosters seamless leadership transitions. To learn more about overcoming leadership challenges in your organization, please visit www.halford.co. 

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 57, Heather is joined by China Sieger, Program Director for Peace Regional Restorative Justice, and Ray Yellowknee, Manager of Justice and Public Safety for Bigstone Cree Nation. In part two of our series on restorative justice, our guests demonstrate how this community-based approach encourages personal responsibility and agency. In this episode, China and Ray shine a light on the philosophy of restorative justice and clarify how it is implemented at the local level. Further, they discuss the future of this approach in Canada and identify obstacles that those working in the field hope to overcome. To learn more about their programs, please visit https://www.prrestorativejustice.ca/about-us and https://www.bigstone.ca/restorativejustice.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 56, Heather is joined by Deputy Chief Justice Joanne Durant, Justice Michelle Christopher and Justice Anna Loparco from the Alberta Courts. In part one of our series on restorative justice, they illustrate the pivotal role that this approach plays in our Canadian legal system. Joanne, Michelle and Anna provide a deeper understanding of restorative justice at the local level, as well as its impact and practice around the globe. Additionally, they highlight valuable contributions of restorative justice in community reconciliation. To learn more about restorative justice and find helpful resources, please visit www.rjalbertacourts.ca.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 55, Heather speaks with Loreen Wales, Founder and CEO of My Viva Inc., about the transformative power of digital technology in the health care industry and the importance of being open to progressive ideas in business. In this discussion, Heather and Loreen highlight how the integration of innovative technology and a focus on client-centricity improves the way patients interact with health care providers, improves accessibility, and enhances overall care. To find more information about Loreen and My Viva Inc., please visit https://discover.myvivaplan.com/.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 54, Heather speaks with Crystal Kelly of Amani Financial on the challenges and opportunities facing women as they build wealth, as well as the unique needs of women looking for financial planning advice and those working in the sector. In this informative dialogue, Heather and Crystal delve into the nuanced realm of supporting women in wealth management, uncovering its complexities and charting pathways for progress. To learn more about financial planning for women and the supports available when navigating life’s significant milestones, please visit www.amanifinancial.ca.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 53, Heather speaks with Ally Stone, Founder of The Inspired Leader and Partner at Original Joe's. Together, they dive into the complex responsibilities that leaders have in the collective growth of their organization. In this episode, Ally applies her vast experience in the hospitality industry, offering strategies to help leaders strengthen their skills, empower employees and rebuild workplace culture. Additionally, she highlights the positive impact that a secure value system can have on the trajectory of your business. To find more information about Ally and The Inspired Leader, please visit https://theinspiredleader.com/.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 52, Erin Leonty, the Founder of Leonty Consulting and the Vice President of Social Purpose at Clio, Cloud-Based Legal Technology, shares her insights into how we can collectively work toward more equitable and inclusive workplaces. Erin strives to help executives create a legacy that they can be proud of through supporting their companies’ journey toward improved diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion. In this inspiring discussion, Erin demonstrates how, too often, these four pillars are overlooked as metrics of success. For more information about Leonty Consulting, and to connect with Erin, please visit www.erinleonty.com.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 51, Heather speaks with Jennifer Kluthe, Founder & Chief Designer of OpenWork and an innovative leader in workspace design, on challenging the commonly held beliefs and approaches to the world of work. In this episode, Heather and Jennifer discuss the archaic approaches to workspace designs that may be holding modern companies back from realizing their full potential. Jennifer shares her unique thinking on workspace design, leadership styles and how multiple factors support healthy workspaces. More information about Jennifer Kluthe and OpenWork can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkluthe/

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In our milestone 50th episode, Heather is joined by Joanne Fedeyko who is the Founder and Managing Director of Canadian Women’s Network, Co-Founder and General Partner of Women’s Equity Lab – Silicon Valley, and CEO of Connection Silicon Valley. Together, they discuss the landscape of investing such as how to start, capital structure options and the benefits of early stage investment. More information about Joanne Fedeyko, Canadian Women’s Network, Women’s Equity Land, and Connections Silicon Valley can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannefedeyko/.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 49 Heather Barnhouse is joined by Heather Culbert, Co-Founder and Chair of Board Ready Women, a not-for-profit organization that is aiming to improve female representation on boards of various types.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 48 Heather is joined by Connie Stacey, President & CEO of Growing Greener Innovations, an award-winning Canadian clean-energy technology company whose mission is to end global energy poverty by providing world-class battery energy storage solutions for community, commercial, and residential use. More information about Growing Greener Innovations can be found at www.grengine.com.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 47 Heather is joined by Jessica Wicks, Director of Marketing at Proprio, medical technology company based in Seattle, Washington that is creating a new way of seeing™ in surgery through a proprietary platform of artificial intelligence, computer vision, augmented/virtual reality, and robotics. More information about Proprio can be found at www.propriovision.com.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 46 Heather is joined by Michele Young-Crook, an innovator, change maker and serial entrepreneur with multiple eCommerce businesses, a consulting firm and recent author of a series of children’s books. More information about Michele can be found at https://myoungcrook.com/.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 45 Heather is joined by Nicole Bacsalmasi, Associate Principal at The Targeted Strategies Group (TTSG), an organization that helps successful entrepreneurs and families protect, preserve, and optimize net worth by using proprietary life insurance solutions. More information about TTSG can be found at www.targetedstrategies.com.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 44 Heather is joined by Nadia Ladak, co-founder of Marlow, a retail health and personal care products company on a mission to transform the way individuals experience menstrual and sexual health. In this episode, Heather chats with Nadia about her entrepreneurial journey from university student to co-founder of a fast growing and expanding startup. More information about Marlow can be found at www.wearemarlow.com.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 43 Heather is joined by Tanya Michel, founder and CEO of TM Financial & Business Advisory, an advisory firm specializing in providing quality protection and insurance coverage in Grand Prairie, Alberta. In this episode, Heather chats with Tanya about her entrepreneurial journey from soccer mom to building her own insurance brokerage. More information about TM Financial & Business Advisory can be found at www.tmfinancial.org.