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Evolving Entrepreneurship

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Frequency: 1 episode/36d. Total Eps: 8

The Stratford Perth Centre for Business Podcast, “Evolving Entrepreneurship” celebrates Canadian small business and entrepreneurship. Produced in the heart of Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Evolving Entrepreneurship is an authentic deep dive into the unique struggles and triumphs of women-led businesses. Co-hosted by Stratford Perth Centre for Business advisors Holly Mortimer and Janis Auster, the podcast’s premiere five-episode season features candid conversations with local entrepreneurs about the pitfalls, failures, and partnerships that have defined their journeys. The series shines a spotlight on the resilient and resourceful female entrepreneurs who are shaping Stratford, Ontario, Canada, and beyond.

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🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
22/10/2025
#79
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
21/10/2025
#75
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
15/03/2025
#83
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
22/02/2025
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
15/02/2025
#82
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
14/02/2025
#48
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
13/02/2025
#32
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
12/02/2025
#52

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https://www.kdb.law/
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https://www.instagram.com/cornerstorecandyco
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Sweet Success: From Banking to Bonbons with Kelly Lindsay

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, February 10, 2025 • Duration 35:00

Episode 1: Sweet Success: From Banking to Bonbons with Kelly Lindsay

Episode Duration: 45 minutes

Kelly Lindsay shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a 20-year banking career to founding Corner Store Candy Co., a charming sweet shop in downtown Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

Corner Store Candy Co

https://cornerstorecandy.co/

27 York St., Stratford ON Canada

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Episode Highlights:

The leap from corporate banking to entrepreneurship
Turning a lifelong dream of owning a candy store into reality
Building successful collaborations with local businesses
Managing rapid business growth as a solo entrepreneur
Behind the scenes look at running a specialty retail store
The challenges and rewards of being a hands-on business owner

About Our Guest:

Kelly Lindsay is the founder of Corner Store Candy Co., a unique sweet shop in downtown Stratford, Ontario, Canada. After dedicating over two decades to the banking industry, Kelly combined her business acumen with her passion for confectionery to create a welcoming space that offers carefully curated, high-quality sweets. Her shop has become known not just for its delicious treats, but for creating joyful experiences for both locals and visitors.

Key Takeaways:

How to successfully transition from corporate career to small business ownership
The importance of building local business relationships
Strategies for managing rapid growth as a solo entrepreneur
Creating experiences beyond just product sales
Balancing business operations with customer experience

Resources for Entrepreneurs:

Stratford Perth Centre for Business Website: https://www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca/ Email: info@stratfordperthbusiness.ca Book a Free Consultation: https://airtable.com/app2gRqysORdgAAlp/shrN489caaX9MAifL

The Centre offers complimentary consultation and resources for new and established small businesses, including:

Business start-up services
Strategic planning
Digital marketing strategies
Educational workshops and events

Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)

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Crystals and Commerce: A Journey of Healing and Business with Nia Bright

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, March 10, 2025 • Duration 46:32

Episode 5: Crystals and Commerce: A Journey of Healing and Business with Nia Bright

Episode Duration: 45 minutes

Nia Bright shares her transformative journey from experiencing a severe health crisis to becoming the owner of Good Vibrations Rock Shop, a vibrant crystal shop and event space in downtown Stratford, Ontario.

Episode Highlights:

The unexpected path from health crisis to business ownership
Transitioning into entrepreneurship with no prior experience
Building and nurturing a team in a holistic wellness business
The challenges and rewards of purchasing an existing business
Expanding from retail to education through online courses
Creating a space that combines commerce with healing

About Our Guest:

Nia Bright is the majority owner of Good Vibrations Rock Shop, a crystal shop and event space in downtown Stratford. Her journey into entrepreneurship began following a life-altering thyroid condition in 2016 that led her to explore holistic wellness. Today, she's an expert in the metaphysical properties of stones, curating rare and high-quality crystals from around the world. Beyond retail, Nia has developed online crystal courses, making crystal education accessible to a broader audience.

Key Takeaways:

How personal challenges can lead to unexpected business opportunities
The importance of authenticity in wellness-based businesses
Strategies for learning business management on the job
Building a team that aligns with your business values
Balancing commercial success with healing intentions
Tips for purchasing and growing an existing business

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A New Perspective on Modern Agriculture with Jacqueline Martin

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, March 3, 2025 • Duration 42:12

Episode 4: Breaking Ground: A New Perspective on Modern Agriculture with Jacqueline Martin

Episode Duration: 45 minutes

Jacqueline Martin shares her unique experience as a young female entrepreneur co-running Kampkreek Dairies with her brothers, while also managing Pastoral Pond, an artisanal cider company, with her husband.

Episode Highlights:

Navigating family dynamics in a sibling-owned agricultural business
Breaking barriers as a woman in agriculture
Balancing pregnancy and farming responsibilities
Bringing Gen Z innovation to traditional farming
Modernizing agricultural business practices
Managing dual businesses in the food and beverage sector

About Our Guest:

Jacqueline Martin is a co-owner of Kampkreek Dairies Ltd., a family-operated dairy farm bringing farm-fresh products directly to the community. Along with three of her brothers, she's revolutionizing traditional farming practices with modern approaches. She's also the co-founder of Pastoral Pond, a boutique cider company specializing in small-batch artisanal ciders, which she runs with her husband.

Key Takeaways:

Strategies for successful family business management
Innovation opportunities in traditional agricultural sectors
Challenges and solutions for women in agriculture
How Gen Z perspectives can transform traditional industries
Balancing multiple business ventures
Modern approaches to agricultural product marketing and distribution

Resources for Entrepreneurs:

The Centre offers complimentary consultation and resources for new and established small businesses, including:

Building a 20-Year Legacy in Downtown Stratford with Kelly Ballantyne and Mel Lang

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, February 24, 2025 • Duration 45:23

Episode 3: Building a 20-Year Legacy in Downtown Stratford with Kelly Ballantyne and Mel Lang

Episode Duration: 45 minutes

Please note that there were technical difficulties on the audio side, so turn it up once Kelly and Mel start to chat. This episode contains 20 years of knowledge that you don't want to miss!

Kelly Ballantyne, chef and owner of Sirkel Foods, along with her wife Mel Lang, share their remarkable journey of building and sustaining a successful restaurant in downtown Stratford, Ontario for two decades.

Episode Highlights:

The evolution of Sirkel Foods over 20 years in downtown Stratford
Navigating business partnership changes and growth
Leadership lessons learned from running a local restaurant
Successfully pivoting from sit-down dining to takeout during the pandemic
Candid discussion about imposter syndrome and women in business
Behind the scenes of running a from-scratch kitchen in a tourist town
Insights on business and life partnerships

About Our Guests:

Kelly Ballantyne is the chef and owner of Sirkel Foods, a beloved café in the heart of downtown Stratford. Known for its made-from-scratch menu and commitment to quality, Sirkel Foods has become a staple of the local dining scene under Kelly's leadership. Joining the conversation is Mel Lang, Kelly's wife and supporter in her business journey and genius in the Sirkel Foods' kitchen.

Key Takeaways:

How adaptability and resilience helped transform business challenges into opportunities
The importance of authentic leadership in the restaurant industry
Strategies for managing major business transitions
Real talk about overcoming self-doubt while building a successful business
Balancing personal and professional relationships in business

Resources for Entrepreneurs:

Stratford Perth Centre for Business Website: https://www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca/ Email: info@stratfordperthbusiness.ca Book a Free Consultation:

Small Town Success: Building a Canadian Subscription Box Empire with Virginia Ehrlich

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, February 17, 2025 • Duration 38:00

Episode 2: Small Town Success: Building a Canadian Subscription Box Empire with Virginia Ehrlich

Episode Duration: 45 minutes

Virginia Ehrlich shares her journey of creating Acre75, a subscription box service that celebrates small-town Canadian makers and captures the essence of local community spirit.

Episode Highlights:

Creating a business model that celebrates small-town Canadian culture
Managing a subscription-based business single-handedly
Navigating Canadian supply chain and shipping challenges
Dealing with imposter syndrome as a solo entrepreneur
Prioritizing mental health while running a business
Building relationships with local artisans and makers

About Our Guest:

Virginia Ehrlich is the founder of Acre75 Gathered, a subscription box service that brings the charm and craftsmanship of small-town Canada to subscribers' doorsteps. Her business model not only celebrates local artisans but also captures the authentic, comforting essence of small-town life through carefully curated Canadian-made products.

https://acre75.ca/

Key Takeaways:

Strategies for running a successful subscription-based business
Solutions for managing supply chain challenges in Canada
The importance of mental health awareness in entrepreneurship
Tips for working effectively as a solo business owner
Building authentic connections with suppliers and customers
Maintaining quality and consistency in curated products

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Katie DeBlock Boersma

Season 2 · Episode 1

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 45:28

Season 2: Episode 1: From the farm to the courtroom: Building a law firm that listens.

Episode Duration: 45 minutes

In today's podcast, we interview Katie DeBlock Boersma of KDB Law to explore what it means to build a modern workplace inside a traditional profession.

From growing up on a farm near Mitchell to launching a thriving rural law practice and leading community organizations, Katie shares:

✨ How listening to your team and clients builds stronger outcomes. 🌾 The unique challenges and opportunities of rural law. ⚖️ Her approach to workplace culture, conflict mediation, and community impact.

Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation with a lawyer, leader, and changemaker redefining what’s possible in the legal world.

KDB Law

https://www.kdb.law/

14 Erie Street Stratford, ON

About Our Guest:

Katie’s ambition to become a lawyer took root at the age of 7 while growing up on a farm near Mitchell, Ontario. She attended law school at Osgoode Hall, and then moved back to the family farm where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Katie enjoys the unique opportunity afforded by practicing law in rural Ontario. Balancing the complexities of a diverse and challenging legal practice, she has fostered deep connections with her community.

She is Chair of the Local Community Food Centre and Chair of the Stratford Perth Museum. She is also a certified Mediator, specializing in mediating workplace and farm succession conflict. In addition, she formerly sat as a Vice Chair on the Ontario Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal. Katie is a firm believer in creating the world we want to live in with every move we make.

Show Notes:

In this episode of Evolving Entrepreneurship, hosts Holly and Janis interview Katie DeBlock Boersma, a lawyer and owner of KDB Law in Stratford, Ontario. Katie shares her journey from practicing law in Toronto to establishing her own law firm in a small town, emphasizing the importance of community, flexibility in the workplace, and creating a supportive environment for her team. The conversation explores innovative practices in the legal industry, the significance of giving back to the community, and the evolving perceptions of lawyers. Katie's insights highlight the potential for change in the legal profession, particularly in how law firms can operate in a more human-centered and flexible manner.

Joani Gerber on Leadership, Local Business & Lifting Others as You Rise

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, June 30, 2025 • Duration 50:00

In this episode, we sit down with Joani Gerber, CEO of investStratford and former Stratford Business Leader of the Year. From her early days working in the family business to steering Stratford through economic uncertainty, Joani shares powerful lessons on:

Tackling trade and tariff challenges
Supporting small businesses
Championing women in leadership

Her message is clear: leadership means lifting others. As Joani puts it, "When your rocket ship is on the way to the moon, you don’t shut the doors—you jam in as many people as possible so everyone gets the same shot at success."

Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts practical and inspiring.

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Meet The Intern: Cindy Teknedjian

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, April 7, 2025 • Duration 36:12

Episode 6: (Bonus Episode) Meet the Intern

Episode Duration: 35 minutes

In this bonus episode of Evolving Entrepreneurship, we chat with Cindy Teknedjian about her internship at the Stratford Perth Centre for Business, her Change Management studies, and what she thinks about the world of entrepreneurship.

Resources for Entrepreneurs:

The Centre offers complimentary consultation and resources for new and established small businesses, including:

Business start-up services
Strategic planning
Digital marketing strategies
Educational workshops and events

Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)

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