Episode #258: Alyson Shane
Alyson Shane, Starling Social — Building Trust-First Marketing That Actually Delivers Alyson Shane is a writer-turned-digital marketer and the founder and president of Starling Social, a boutique agency focused on content marketing, social media, PPC, and ads strategy. After publishing online since the GeoCities era and earning a degree in rhetoric, Alyson built a team […]
Episode #256: Ashley Jones
Ashley Jones & Love Not Lost: Healing Grief Through Love and Connection Ashley Jones, founder of Love Not Lost, is on a mission to change the way we heal from grief. After experiencing the devastating loss of her daughter, Skylar, Ashley turned her pain into purpose by creating a non-profit that helps families and communities […]
Episode #255: Jasveen Kaur
Jasveen Kaur, Clime DAO — Tokenizing Everyday Climate Action Jasveen Kaur is the founder of Clime DAO, a Web3-powered platform designed to turn everyday sustainability steps into verifiable, tradable rewards. With 15+ years in software and product management across giants like Bosch and Fidelity, she’s channeling deep tech experience into a practical path for households, […]
Episode #254: Leo Falkenstein
Leo Falkenstein, Consume Media — Building ROI-Driven Video That Scales Leo Falkenstein is the co-founder of Consume Media, an Atlanta-based video marketing agency creating everything from 15-second animated ads to large-budget TV commercials. He matters to founders and marketers because he treats video as a growth accelerant—helping companies attract, convert, onboard, and retain customers with […]
Episode #253: David Owasi
David Owasi, Aco Business Academy — Automating Personalized Outreach at Scale David Owasi is the founder of Aco Business Academy and a relentless problem-solver at the intersection of AI and sales. An immigrant entrepreneur who launched his first company in Winnipeg at 19, David now helps high-ticket coaches, consultants, and agencies generate more leads and […]
Episode #252: Beth Azore
Beth Azore, Madel Media Inc. — Building Manitoba Stories from the Ground Up Winnipeg-based producer/director Beth Azore is the creative force behind Madel Media Inc., a boutique entertainment house investing in Manitoba talent since 2015. With roots in theatre, Film Studies at NYU, and an apprenticeship with filmmaker Michael Moore, Beth has carved a path […]
Episode #249: Bryan Gerber
Jared Shapiro, The TAG Experience — Media Insider Turned PR Powerhouse Jared Shapiro is the founder of The TAG Experience, a Miami-based public relations, branding, and communications agency. A former magazine editor-in-chief and screenwriter, Jared brings a creator’s eye to crisis communications, influencer strategy, and message discipline—helping founders and brands get seen, heard, and remembered. […]
Episode #247: Jared Shapiro
Jared Shapiro, The TAG Experience — Media Insider Turned PR Powerhouse Jared Shapiro is the founder of The TAG Experience, a Miami-based public relations, branding, and communications agency. A former magazine editor-in-chief and screenwriter, Jared brings a creator’s eye to crisis communications, influencer strategy, and message discipline—helping founders and brands get seen, heard, and remembered. […]
Episode #244: Annette Gallagher
Annette Gallagher, Red Tornado Communications: From Layoff to Solopreneur Momentum Annette Gallagher is the high-energy founder behind Red Tornado Communications, a writer and strategist who turned a 2020 layoff into a thriving solo practice. In this episode, she breaks down how a journalist’s deadline discipline, a deep professional network, and smart subcontracting let her deliver […]
Episode #243: Angela Taylor
Angela Taylor, Inspire Community Outreach — Turning Neurodivergent Strengths into Community Impact Angela Taylor is a Winnipeg-based mental health and disability specialist, artist, and community builder. As founder and CEO of Inspire Community Outreach, she supports neurodivergent youth and families with practical, strength-based services that fill real social-service gaps. Her lived experience—from foster care to […]