Have You Met Her Yet? – Details, episodes & analysis

In this weeks episode, I speak with Leeann Froese, Owner / Brand Strategist / PR Specialist at Town Hall Brands.

Leeann Froese has worked to market and publicize companies and individuals from all over the world for nearly three decades and has been named one of 10 Women in PR That Lead, Inspire and Build Successful Brands, by Women in Public Relations North America.

With more than 26 years’ experience, she loves guiding clients and helping them build brand strategies that bring success. Their victories are hers. As an agency owner and consultant, Leeann is proud to have worked with several companies to assist them with their branding, identity, and story and have produced innumerable projects.

She is well known and respected, possesses great relationships, and offers a highly unique skill set as it relates to strategy, marketing, PR, and projects. Leeann loves to address groups— large or small—and is adept at leading projects and client workshops. 

Outside of work, Leeann also provides mentorship to professional women in the food, hospitality, and wine industry via her membership with the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, supports the food and beverage industry through her advisory council role with the BC Hospitality Foundation board, and enjoys memberships in the BC Food and Beverage Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers British Columbia Chapter.

Leeann is a mom and a grandma and her favourite personal pastime is to bird watch.

In this episode we discuss:

• how and why Leeann started her business
• working with your partner in business
• how her brand has changed and evolved over the past 10 years
• lessons in owning your own business 

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Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
@_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative

Guest
Leeann Froese, owner / brand strategist / PR specialist, Town Hall Brands 
Instagram - @leeannwine
Linkedin 

Episode References

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

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Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

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Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Jana Plucinski, a writer and pregnancy loss advocate.

Jana is a pediatric occupational therapist by trade and she has been practicing for over 10 years. In addition to pediatric therapy, she has a passion for writing and connecting with other women through shared experiences of motherhood. Having navigated the rollercoaster of fertility struggles and recurrent pregnancy loss, she is  passionate about advocating for more open dialogue regarding these important topics, ensuring women are supported during this time of critical need, and making sure that women's voices and experiences are heard and validated.

In this episode we discuss:

• Miscarriages and experiences of grief after loss 
• Fertility struggles
• How relationships change after loss
• How to deal with toxic positivity and unsolicited advice 
• Setting boundaries for yourself and being kind
• Why connecting with other women and the loss community is important
• Honouring babies who were lost

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
@_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative

Guest
Jana Plucinski, writer and pregnancy loss advocate 
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Author Links: https://www.mother.ly/author/jana-plucinski/
https://herviewfromhome.com/author/jana-plucinski/

Episode References
Jana has written a few articles that may be helpful to you:

• Things that Hurt and Things that Help after Someone You Love Has a Miscarriage 
• Stop Asking Women When They're Having a(nother) Baby
• Everything Feels Wrong During Pregnancy After Loss

Additional Links & Resources

• @pregnancyafterloss support
• @fertility_canada
• @heylossmama
• @lossmomclub
• @pregnancylossupportcanada

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Have you met Mandy Balak from Ace Collective yet?

Mandy Balak is the Founder and CEO of The ACE Collective – a community that helps driven Entrepreneurs create thriving businesses without the burnout. Mandy is a visionary and activator and all-around advocate for women in business. With over a decade of experience building community and values-driven businesses, she brings a wealth of experience to the table through her Business Playbook, Coaching, Courses and Retreats. She Mandy is a lover of going all in and believes that absolutely anything is possible when you lead with heart-first hustle. She’s a dream it, say it and do it kind of gal that is passionate about helping others live their dreams.

In this episode we discuss:
- Her passion for opening doors for women entrepreneurs by providing them with tools to prevent burnout.
- How she got into the entrepreneur lifestyle as a result of a personal challenge
- Dealing with failure, how it affected her personally and how to move past from it.
- The importance of community and being able to talk with others.

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & CEO of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guests
Mandy Balak, Founder and CEO of The ACE Collective
https://theacecollective.com/
Instagram: @theacecollective
Podcast: Ace Talks

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.
Rise Conference: https://www.jointherise.ca/ 

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RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast
Facebook

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
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Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Have you met Angela Gooliaff yet?

Angela Gooliaff is an illustrator and author based in Vancouver, Canada, best known for her book A Fun Food Friends Adventure, which she co-created with her 9-year old niece. She works as a freelance illustrator for FriesenPress Publishing and has fifteen published books. Book titles include: The Christmas Nisse, Penny’s Rumour and Who Stole My Cupcake.

Angela voices characters in animation, video games and short films. She is known for her children’s voices, both male and female. Her specialty for Described Video narration is animation and children’s programming.
 
As a professional visual artist for over a decade, she was featured on CBC’s North by Northwest for her colouring book murals. She continues to paint and illustrate during artist residences nationally and internationally. Her most recent public artwork, Little Miss Sunshine, has been spreading cheer throughout Canada highlighted in the Globe and Mail, Maclean’s and the Huffington Post’s online magazine.

In this episode we discuss:
- How she shifted her career from getting a biology degree to becoming an artist, illustrator and actor.
- The importance of teamwork in the acting industry and her favourite parts about it.
- What she loves the most during the creative writing process and some of her struggles.
- Tips on how to be consistent while writing without burning out while working on different projects.

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & CEO of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guests
Angela Gooliaff
angelagooliaff.com
Instagram: @antartist
Book Links: http://www.angelajoelle.com

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

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RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast
Facebook

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
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Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Anthea Austin, Founder & Strategic CFO of Clear Margin Consulting.

Anthea Austin is an entrepreneur, accountant, and founder of Clear Margin Consulting, a Vancouver-based accounting and bookkeeping firm. Anthea assists small business owners build successful, compliant, and profit-driven businesses.

We discuss:

• How she helps small business owners organize their business finances and goals
• How she deals with comparison and overwhelm as a woman in the workplace
• Tips when it comes to dealing with tax season
• How she helps her audience learn more about business and money on her podcast "Financial Conversations".

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & CEO of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guests
Anthea Austin
www.clearmarginconsulting.com
Instagram: @clearmarginconsulting
Podcast: Financial Conversations

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast
Facebook

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
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Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Mallory Yawnghwe, President & CEO of Indigenous Box Inc.

Mallory Yawnghwe, is nehiyaw iskwew from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in North Eastern Alberta. She is a graduate of  MacEwan University’s School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management and candidate for the Supply Chain Management Professional designation. Mallory is currently working towards the completion  of an Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership at SFU’s Beedie School of Business. She is four years into her career as a Project Procurement Specialist with Alberta Infrastructure.

Mallory thrives on challenge and is driven to overcome her fear of the unknown to make a difference in this world. Sometimes accused of being overly optimistic, Mallory has used her positive attitude, humility, and perseverance, to grow into a respected Supply Chain professional, independent business and community consultant, educational facilitator, and entrepreneur. Her commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards in her work have already made her a stand-out in her fields. Most recently, she has taken a big leap into the role of President and CEO of her new start up Indigenous Box Inc. 

Mallory operates Indigenous Box from amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) with the help of her husband Khamserk and her daughters.

We discuss:

• Her passion for shining a spotlight on indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners
• How she started and grew a successful business in less than 1 year
• How she was inspired by her grandparents and generous before her to start a business that supports her indigenous community and ancestry 
• Why representation matters and why it is important to continue to share and support indigenous communities and businesses 

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & CEO of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guests
Mallory Yawnghwe
https://www.indigenousbox.ca/
Instagram: @indigenousbox

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast
Facebook

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
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Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Taylor Switzer, Owner of Taylor Switzer Make Up.

Taylor is a freelance hair and makeup artist whose been loving her craft for 10 years. Her goal is to make every person who sits in her chair feel like themselves, yet enhanced. Taylor has always had a passion for the beauty and fashion industry, but never had plans for it to be her career until she was already in it. It has been a wild ride, and she’s loving the highs and lows of it all.

We discuss:

• How she discovered her dream job while working part-time at a Mac store
• How she dealt with dealing with clients and obstacles during wedding and event lock downs and closures
• Tips on how she built her business organically while living in London, England and Toronto 
• Advice on how she seeks out new clients, finds new opportunities and gets inspiration for a new path

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & CEO of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guests
Taylor Switzer
https://taylorswitzer.com/
Instagram: @taylorswitzermakeup

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast
Facebook

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
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Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Jamie Bell, the Founder of Contracts Market & Wild Coast Law.

We discuss:
- why she decided to leave her corporate job at a law firm and start her own company
- how she built her online business and launched it during the pandemic
- why having a solid contract is important for your business
- how she has dealt with changes in her business and industry throughout the pandemic

Jaime Bell is a business lawyer and founder of Contracts Market, which provides legal contract templates for Canadian entrepreneurs. After working in corporate law for almost a decade, Jaime wanted to create a way that entrepreneurs could get instant access to great contracts without the steep legal fees. She created Contracts Market as a one-stop shop for business owners to get the contracts needed to run their business so they can feel confident knowing they are legally protected.

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & CEO of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guests
Jamie Bell, Founder of Contracts Market
@contractsmarket
www.thecontractsmarket.com and www.wildcoastlaw.com

Episode Resources
Use promo code "CREATIVITYANDLOVE" to receive $25 your next Creative Strategy Hour Booking with Pink Crown Creative
Use promo code "CREATIVE5" to receive $5 off your ticket to our virtual event series - Cocktails & Conversations

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast
Facebook

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
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Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Dwania Peele, the Owner and Executive Director of Canadian Small Business Women.

We discuss:
- how she started a resource that didn't exist when she started her own business
- how she stood out and made a lasting impression at her first networking event
- our mutual dislike for reaction of "Good For You!" as a woman in business
- how she juggles working full time, running a business, and events
- how she found success running online events early on in the pandemic
- lessons from running virtual events and how it is ever changing as we continue to navigate working and living in a pandemic
- two book she published in 2020 & why she is passionate about telling stories of female immigrants and entrepreneurs

Dwania Peele is the Owner and Executive Director of Canadian Small Business Women.  A lover of entrepreneurship, volunteering and networking, Dwania strives to inspire aspiring and current entrepreneurs in Canada. A Chemist and Political Scientist by training and education, but an entrepreneur at heart, Dwania has started 2 successful businesses since 2008.  In 2013, Canadian Small Business Women began serving as a platform for aspiring and current small business women of Canada. Through e-courses, blogs, online chats, Seminars and Expos, CSBW provides avenues for entrepreneurs to showcase their expertise. Dwania continues to make an impact by appearing as a Panelist and Keynote Speaker across North America to provide valuable insight to those in need. She also champions the success of entrepreneurs and it is reflected in her new books The Power Within: Inspiring Stories of Female Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Voices of Strength: Inspiring Stories of Female Entrepreneurs

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & CEO of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guests
Dwania Peele, Founder of Canadian Small Business Women https://canadiansmallbusinesswomen.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadiansmallbusinesswomen/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianSmallBusinessWomen
Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/canadian-wmn-in-busi

Episode Resources
Use promo code "CREATIVITYANDLOVE" to receive $25 your next Creative Strategy Hour Booking with Pink Crown Creative
Use promo code "CREATIVE5" to receive $5 off your ticket to our virtual event series - Cocktails & Conversations

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Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this week's episode we speak with Alisha Kumar, Founder of The Social Project.

We discuss:
- how she shifted her career from being a lawyer to running a digital marketing agency
- why she loves social media and the history behind why she started her business The Social Project
- the value of investing herself and working with different coaches to help her find clarity in her business goals
- why community is a key part to running a successful business
- why we should stop judging the way other people chose to run their business
- the most rewarding thing about being a leader and having a team

Alisha Kumar is a social media and digital marking expert with 11+ years of industry experience. Alisha works with some of the globe’s most innovative & forward-thinking brands and implements marketing strategies to increase organic & paid growth and convert followers into paying customers.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & CEO of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guests
Alisha Kumar, Founder of The Social Project
Instagram @thesocialprojectinc & @alishakumar
www.thesocialprojectinc.com

And keeping true to what Alisha preaches, here are a few other women in her life she recommends checking out and supporting!

Lorena Soriano @girlchangetheworld  

Megs Cahill (celebrity mua & e-commerce business owner) @themegscahill 

Karla Melgarejo @photoyounique 

Episode Resources
Use promo code "CREATIVITYANDLOVE" to receive $25 your next Creative Strategy Hour Booking with Pink Crown Creative
Use promo code "CREATIVE5" to receive $5 off your ticket to our virtual event series - Cocktails & Conversations

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
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Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
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Email lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.