Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast
Join host Cindy Chang as she explores the inspiring stories of Canada's boldest business owners. Each episode dives into the stories of the person behind the businesses, exploring their motivations, challenges, and successes. Discover how these entrepreneurs leaned into fear and turned ideas into thriving businesses. Perfect for entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, or anyone who loves inspiring Canadian-focused stories, this podcast gets to the heart of who they are and what drives them.
Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast
Kaleb Laidman Built a Media Empire at Age 15
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[FILM] [ACTING] [FINANCING] [INDIGENOUS]
[#38] From Teen Actor to Media Visionary: Kaleb Laidman’s Journey
At just 10 years old, Kaleb Laidman stepped into the entertainment world as a child actor. By 15, he launched KalKaden Productions, a media company driven by purpose and creativity. Now 23, he's the co-founder of Catch Light Capital, a private credit firm backing projects across the arts and media industries.
In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang sits down with Kaleb to talk about building a family-run business in a competitive industry, navigating the evolving media landscape, and why he believes the future belongs to creators who lead with values.
You’ll hear:
- What it takes to grow a production company from the ground up
- How Catch Light Capital is reshaping funding for media and the arts
- Kaleb’s insights on collaboration, risk-taking, and long-term vision
- Why meaningful storytelling still wins — and how to do it right
This is a conversation about grit, growth, and rethinking what it means to lead in the creative world.
🎧 Listen now — and get inspired to build something bold.
Website: https://www.kalkadenproductions.com/
Linkedin: @KalKadenProductions @KalebLaidman