How Victoria Marshman Landed Two Dragons and Built a Slipper Empire

[ECOMMERCE] [PRODUCT] [SLIPPERS]

[#35] In this episode of The Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang chats with Victoria Marshman, the powerhouse behind Mave & Chez—a luxury slipper brand designed by women, for women. From her roots as a competitive dancer to securing a deal on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, Victoria shares how a simple idea turned into a booming, purpose-led business.

Discover how she and co-founder Dani Kagan built a brand honoring their grandmothers, scaled a product business from scratch, and stayed grounded in legacy, giving back, and resilience—even in the toughest moments of entrepreneurship.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Victoria turned her performance background into entrepreneurial grit
• The personal story that inspired Mave & Chez—and why starting with why matters
• What it really took to pitch and land two Dragons on national TV
• How to build a product-based brand rooted in mission, not just profit
• Why mentorship, community, and social impact are key to lasting success

If you’re building something meaningful (or want to) this episode is packed with real, actionable insights on how to lead with heart, scale with intention, and build a brand that truly matters.

👉 Listen now and join the slipper revolution.

Chapters

• 0:49 Meet Victoria Marshman: Legacy, Empowerment, and Impact
• 3:53 From Dance to Entrepreneurship
• 6:38 Building Businesses and Overcoming Challenges
• 21:42 The Birth of Mave and Chez: A Slipper Revolution
• 33:52 Raising Capital: The Journey Begins
• 35:11 Financial Planning and Challenges
• 36:38 Overcoming Obstacles and Self-Motivation
• 39:48 Dragon's Den: A Game-Changing Opportunity
• 45:31 Giving Back: The Power of Impact
• 52:06 Future Plans and Expansion
• 57:10 Rapid Fire Questions: Get to know your CEO