
Figure 8
Conversations with women entrepreneurs about the best and the most difficult parts of growing 7- and 8-figure businesses and chasing our Big Gorgeous Goals.
Episodes
36 episodes
The Art of Business Delegation with Marla Coffin
Entrepreneurs, listen up. Amplify Your Voice 2025, the financial edition is where you need to be. Brought to you by Canadian Small Business Women, a place for entrepreneurs to find the resources to take their businesses to the next stage. You'l...
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Episode 36
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38:40
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Navigating Challenges in Women’s Health and Business with Aeryon Ashlie
Engaging women entrepreneurs and health advocates, our latest episode features the award-winning Aeryon Ashlie, founder of Ae...
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Episode 35
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35:37
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Why Female Founders Thrive: Lessons from the Frontlines with Jess Schultz
Jess Schultz, the founder and CEO of Amplify Group, shares her unique journey from finance to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the value of support and progressive networks for women in business. As the founder and CEO of Amplify Group,...
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Episode 34
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32:25
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Building a Sweet Business: How Cookies & Dreams Scaled from Local to Nationwide
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Steph Sellers, founder of Cookies and Dreams, and her missi...
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Episode 33
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31:52

Revolutionizing Recruitment and Unlocking Human Potential
Caitlin McGregor’s journey as the founder of Plum transforms the hiring landscape by embracing data to reveal innate talents rather than relying on traditional resumes. The episode explores how technology and behavioural data can help businesse...
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Episode 32
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42:39
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Kristi Herold: Building Community Through Sports and Play
This conversation with Kristi Herold illustrates how play can be a transformative force in both personal and professional realms. With insights into her journey, the evolution of JAM, and the impact of recreational play on workplace culture, th...
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Episode 31
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34:39
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Jacqueline Sava: Building the Soak Wash Brand
This episode highlights Jacqueline Sava's inspiring journey as the founder of Soak Wash, revealing her innovative approach to creating a product that cares for delicate clothing while prioritizing sustainability. She discusses education's role ...
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Episode 30
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Lori Weir: Scaling for Success in FinTech
Welcome to Figure Eight, where we feature inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs who’ve grown their businesses to seven and eight figures. Today, we’re joined by Lori Weir, co-founder and CEO of Four Eyes Financial, a fintech company. Lori, a...
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Episode 29
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33:50
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Julie Ellis: Make 2025 Your BEST Year
What if you could transform your biggest dreams into tangible achievements? Join me, Julie Ellis, as we journey through the art of setting and conquering big, gorgeous goals in a solo episode of Figure Eight. Drawing from my book "Big, Gorgeous...
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Episode 28
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Unlocking Potential with Kelsey Kitsch
Canada's top woman entrepreneur, Kelsey Kitsch, takes center stage as she discusses her remarkable career path characterized by bold choices and relentless ambition. From...
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Episode 27
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Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker: Trailblazing Organic Snacks
In this episode, Julie interviews Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker, founder of DeeBee's Organics. Dionne shares her journey from a c...
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Episode 26
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Margaret Coons: On Scaling Nuts For Cheese
Margaret Coons, the innovative mind behind
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Episode 25
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32:57

Meghan Walker: Learning to Fail Forward and Grow
Join us on Figure Eight as we uncover the transformative journeys of women stepping into the entrepreneurial world from high-skilled professions. Our guest, Dr. Meghan Walker, a successful naturopath and ...
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Episode 24
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32:21

Trena White of Page Two: Navigating the New Age of Publishing
In this episode Julie Ellis converses with Trena White, co-founder and co-CEO of Page Two, a non-fiction book publishing firm. Trena shares her journey from traditional publishing to establi...
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Episode 23
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35:30

Wendy Brookhouse: Helping Women Entrepreneurs Build Valuable Businesses
In this episode of "Figure Eight," Julie converses with Wendy Brookhouse, an independent financial advisor specializing in women entrepreneurs. Wendy discusses her journey, the challenges of starting her own practice, and her unique approach to...
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Episode 22
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36:02

Robin Todd: Journey of a Leader
In this episode of "Figure Eight," Julie converses with Robin, a successful entrepreneur in the plumbing wholesale industry. Robin shares her journey from joining her father's business to purchasing and growing it to over $140 million in revenu...
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Episode 21
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41:47

Marcia Dawood: Transforming the Funding Journey for Women Founders
In this episode of Figure Eight, host Julie Ellis converses with Marcia Dawood about the funding challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. They discuss the importance of bootstrapping and strategic fundraising to avoid equity loss and the tr...
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Episode 20
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35:09

Jill Knittel: Transitioning from Day-to-Day Operations to Strategic Growth
Julie interviews Jill Knittel, the founder of JK Executive Strategies. Jill shares her nearly 30-year journey in the recruiting industry, emphasizing the importance of building deep client relationships and understanding company culture.
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Episode 19
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35:20

Erika MacKay’s Niche for Design: How Workplace Wellness Supports Employees
In this episode, Julie interviews Erika MacKay, the founder and CEO of Niche for Design, about her journey in interior design and her focus on workspace wellness. They discuss the evolving office environment and Erika shares her experience of b...
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Episode 18
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34:46

Cari Kenzie’s Journey of Resilience and Empowerment
Join Julie as she interviews Cari Kenzie, an entrepreneur and resilience coach, about growing and selling a multi-million dollar business, founding her leadership empowerment company iShft, and her journ...
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Episode 17
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41:56

Tina Sue Moser's Passion for Growth and Opportunity: Empowering Entrepreneurs
In this episode of the Figure Eight podcast, Julie converses with Tina Sue Moser, a former entrepreneur who sold her business and now partners at
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Episode 16
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35:37

Women Funding Women: Sherry Shannon-Vanstone is Closing the Venture Capital Gender Gap
In this episode of Figure Eight, Julie welcomes Sherry Shannon-Vanstone, US government mathematician turned award-winning Silicon Valley startup leader turned venture capital collective co-founder. Julie and Sherry discuss building inclusive wo...
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Episode 15
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Purposeful Entrepreneurship: Tara Milburn and Ethical Swag
Join us for another episode of Figure Eight where Julie talks with Tara Milburn, the founder and CEO of Ethical Swag. Tara recounts the challeng...
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Episode 14
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Jenn Harper and Cheekbone Beauty: Using Business To Do Good In The World
Sustainability in beauty is not just a trend; it's a responsibility. In conversation with the award-winning Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, we explored the innovation behind sustainable beauty. From establishing an Indigenous in...
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Episode 13
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38:49

Brewing Success: Tonia Jahshan's Sipology, From Tea to Wellness
Ever wondered how to juggle the hats of entrepreneur, mother, and partner? Tonia Jahshan, Julie's guest on Figure 8, shared her incredible story of growing Steeped Tea (now Sipology), from a one-woman operation to appearing on Dragon's Den to b...
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Episode 12
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34:41
