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.
Episodes
35 episodes
Aaron Binder: Fair Wages, Small Business, and a Better Way Forward
[Business] [Wages] [#34]: In this episode of The Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang sits down with Aaron Binder — a Toronto-based entrepreneur, tourism leader, and national advocate fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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1:07:05
$4K, Brain Cancer & a Beauty Empire: The Unbelievable Rise of Three Ships
[#33][SKINCARE] [CLEAN BEAUTY]They launched a skincare brand with $4K and zero industry experience… now they’re in Whole Foods, on Forbes 30 Under 30, and rewriting the clean beauty rulebook.In this episode, T...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:15:34
How Steven Maxted Failed Forward to Build a Must-Have Canadian Brand
🎉 Happy Canada Day + 1 Year of Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast! 🇨🇦#32 [CANADA][MARKETING]We’re celebrating our first anniversary on Canada Day in true fearless fashion! Host Cindy Chang sits down with Steven Maxted, t...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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45:34
$30M Raised, Countless Rules Broken: Sarah Ernest on Doing Good Differently
#31 [NON-PROFIT] [PHILANTHROPY]Unapologetic. Bold. Game-changing.In this powerful episode, host Cindy Chang (founder of Evolve Consulting Co.) sits down with Sarah Ernest, the fearless founder of Ern...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:05:21
From Limiting Beliefs to Hidden Gems: The Gucci Erasmus Story
#30 [COACHING]What if your most powerful chapter starts after 60?In this inspiring episode, Cindy Chang sits down with Gucci Erasmus—a transformational coach, wisdom architect, and unapologetic trailblazer who launched he...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:24:23
How Joanna Track Built & Sold Multi-Million Dollar Media Brands From Her Inbox
#29 [SERIALENTREPRENUER] [MARKETING]Joanna Track didn’t just break the mold—she built a whole new one. From math major to media mogul, this is her fearless journey. In this episode, Joanna, founder of Good Eggs &a...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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52:14
Sarah Colby: From Zero Ads to Celebrity Nurseries
[BABY] [NURSERY] [DESIGN]#28: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang interviews Sarah Colby, the innovative mind behind Timberwood Designs, a Canadian business specializing in handcrafted wooden decor for...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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47:39
Lacey Kempinski: Parental Leave Isn’t the Problem
[ParentalLeave] [Non-Profit]#27: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang speaks with Lacey Kempinski, founder of Balanced Good, a company dedicated to transforming the way nonprofits support parents during...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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49:43
Breezy Bozik Hit a Wall—Then Built the System That Changed Everything
[ENTREPRENEURS] [OPERATIONS][#26] In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang talks with Breezy Bozik, a bold entrepreneur who left her family’s U.S. energy business to launch a luxury e-commerce bran...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:05:36
Redefining Lingerie: Jessica Johnson’s Bold Mission for Women with Implants
[LINGERIE] [FEMTECH][IMPLANTS]#25: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, Cindy Chang meets Jessica Johnson, founder of Figiúra, a revolutionary lingerie brand designed specifically for women with implant-ba...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:27:35
Amber Kahn: From Alopecia to Amazing Hair Savior
[BEAUTY] [HAIRCARE] [ENTREPRENEURSHIP][#24] In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, we meet Amber Kahn, founder of Amazing Hair Saviour. Amber shares how her alopecia diagnosis led her to discover rosemary oil and...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:00:48
PART 2/2: Matt Diamante: Helping Businesses "Show up on Google"
[DIGITAL MARKETING] [SEO]#23:🚀 Matt Diamante returns for Part 2 of one of our most highly anticipated episodes. If you loved the first conversation, you’re in for even more game-changing insights on SEO, social media, and susta...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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46:43
PART 1/2: Matt Diamante: Building a 260K Audience by Building Trust
[DIGITALMARKETING] [SEO]#22: By popular demand, meet Matt Diamante, founder of the digital marketing agency 'Hey, Tony.' He shares how he built trust, landed his first client through cold calls, to driving a truck, and grew an astounding...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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38:45
Lucrezia Spagnolo: The Fight to End Rape Culture with Survivor-Led Tech
[Technology] [Gender-Based Violence] #21: In this special bonus Valentine’s Day episode, we meet Lucrezia Spagnolo, founder of VESTA Social Innovation Technologies, a platform dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:09:19
Luxury, Craftsmanship & Entrepreneurship: The Art of Bespoke with Andrew Frank
[FASHION] [MENSWEAR] [LUXURY][#20] In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, we meet Andrew Frank, the founder and CEO of Lingo Luxe Bespoke. Andrew shares how he built his luxury menswear brand from the ground up, emphasizi...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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59:57
Rebecca Rechtorik: Eating Disorder Recovery Through the Power of Mental Well-Being
[EATING DISORDER] [RECOVERY] [MENTAL HEALTH]#19: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang interviews Rebecca Rhectorik, co-founder of the Holistic ED Recovery Centre. With over a decade of experie...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:04:00
Cindy Chang: Embracing Fear, Breaking Barriers, and Finding Purpose
[ENTREPRENEUR] [RECRUITMENT]Season 2 Premier, Episode 18! We made it to Season 2, and in this special episode, our host Cindy Chang, founder of Evolve Consulting Co., takes the hot seat as her business coach, Shelagh Cummins...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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29:38
Michael Hunter: Inside the Mind of The Hunter Chef
[FOOD] [CHEF] [SEASONFINALE]#17: In this unforgettable season finale of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang welcomes Michael Hunter, the culinary trailblazer famously known as The Hun...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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41:45
Sean McRae: Lessons from a Multi-Industry Mogul
[Real Estate] [Music Producer] [Investor] [Serial Entrepreneur]#16: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, we meet Sean McRae, also known as Sean Frost, a dynamic and multi-faceted entrepreneur from Ottawa, Canada. Sean ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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59:10
Osob Adus: The Power of Tea in Healing and Connection
[TEA] #15: In this episode, we meet founder of Osobelle Tea Co. Osob shares her journey from Kenya to Canada, detailing how she transformed personal grief, including the loss of her husband, into a thriving sustainable tea b...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:02:55
Smriti Pratishruti: From Corporate Life to Canine Love: Creating a Pet Brand with Heart
[PETS] [ENRICHMENTS]#14: In this episode, we sit down with Smriti Pratishruti, the heart behind PawzNDogz and LuvMyFido. Smriti opens up about her journey from a steady corporate job to building a pet brand inspired ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:02:50
Miki Talebi: Crafting Oomé Tofu in Honor of Heritage and a Father’s Legacy
[FOOD] [GRIEF]#13: In this episode, we meet Miki Talebi, the founder of Oome. With a Ph.D. in Psychology and experience in public policy, Miki's path to entrepreneurship began after reevaluating her career during her maternity le...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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46:34
Melissa Sulley: Certified Grief Coach Navigating Loss, Divorce, and Leaving the Church
[FERTILITY] [GRIEF] [DIVORCE] [RELIGION]Trigger Warning: this episode contains content about stillbirth. It may not be suitable for all listeners and listener discretion is strongly advised.#12: In this heartfelt episode,...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:01:39
Dianne Ryder: Turning Pain into Purpose with MalaBliss + The Daisy Collective
[FERTILITY] [GRIEF]Trigger Warning: this episode contains content about stillbirth. It may not be suitable for all listeners and listener discretion is strongly advised.#11: In this heartfelt bonus episode of the Fearless E...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:19
Laila Jazar: From Pregnancy Craving to 25K Followers and a Cheesecake Storefront
[FOOD] [DESSERT] #10: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, we meet Laila Jazar, founder of Laila Cheesecake Co. Laila shares how her business began with a pregnancy craving in 2017 and evolved into a successful handcr...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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57:39