In this episode, our host Shauna sits down with Julieta Miranda, the dynamic Founder of Kid Drop and an acclaimed entrepreneur recognized as Emerging Entrepreneur 2022, Small Business of the Year 2022, Top 50 Under 50, Keynote Speaker, and participant in Dragon’s Den 2023.

Julieta’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2010 with the acquisition of Romeo’s Tile, her family business, which she transformed into a thriving enterprise with annual revenues soaring from $350K to $6.2M. With a background in Criminology and Social Work, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, Julieta brings extensive marketing and sales expertise honed through her ventures and professional roles. Kid Drop, her latest venture, offers a vital transportation solution for busy parents, providing safe, reliable door-to-door service for children attending school, activities, and custody exchanges at an affordable rate.

In this episode, we explore Julieta’s remarkable journey of rebuilding after bankruptcy. As she aptly reminds us, "You can't fail if you don't quit." We delve into how bankruptcy, while not a clean slate, can spark a new beginning, and discuss strategies to overcome self-limiting beliefs and embrace growth and renewal. Julieta candidly shares how her bankruptcy experience reshaped her financial understanding and empowered her to enhance financial literacy while launching Kid Drop. Her insights into prioritizing financial wellness and advice for women entrepreneurs seeking to strengthen their financial health are invaluable.

Tune in as Julieta shares three practical tips for maintaining a positive mindset and staying motivated amidst entrepreneurial obstacles. Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with resilience, wisdom, and laughter, as Julieta Miranda embodies the spirit of success and perseverance.

Connect with Julieta:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieta-miranda-26b851212/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julieta.ranger/
Website: https://www.kid-drop.com

Join your host Shauna Frederick for a discussion with Sidrah Khan, Senior Manager Acquisition Strategy at TD Insurance. With over a decade of expertise in both Australian and Canadian insurance landscapes, Sidrah shares insights on how TD Insurance supports entrepreneurs through tailored small business insurance solutions.

They explore topics ranging from debunking common misconceptions about business insurance to understanding the critical types of coverage every entrepreneur should consider. Discover how TD Insurance stands out with innovative solutions that adapt to evolving business risks and needs.

Social media handles:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sidrah-khan-cpa-ca-58ab2183

Join your host, Shannon Pestun for a conversation with Sévrine Labelle, Managing Director of BDC’s $100M Thrive Lab, she works closely with partners to develop innovative equity investment models to support women-led social impact businesses. Sévrine explains types of seed funding, the value of incubators, and how entrepreneurs can connect with the right people and networks for success.

Websites:

https://www.bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital/venture-capital/funds/thrive-platform/thrive-lab-women

Social media handles:

LinkedIn: : https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdc/

Instagram: @bdc_ca

Facebook: facebook.com/theforumca

The Finance Cafe is excited to welcome this weeks guest, Tracy Persson. Tracy is an Indigenous entrepreneur, philanthropist, and tech innovator from Northern Alberta. She founded her first company, Cozy Intentions and is now blazing trail with her latest tech venture, the My Breast Day app, supporting those battling breast cancer.

Join host, Shannon Pestun, and Tracy for an in depth discussion on founding her latest tech company, her journey in entrepreneurship, her identity as a proud indigenous woman, and her journey with cancer that inspired her to make a difference for generations to come.

Website: https://mybreastday.ca

Instagram: @mybreastday

Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/My-Breast-Day

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/my-breast-day-inc/

Cozy Intentions: https://cozyintentions.com

Host: Shannon Peston

Guest: Tabatha Bull, CEO, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB)

In this episode, Shannon and Tabatha sit down to discuss Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship in Canada, the importance of setting the record straight to create a new narrative of indigenous women entrepreneurs, the opportunities to build a more inclusive economy, the role of economic reconciliation, and what Tabatha sees when she looks to the future.

The Finance Cafe is so excited to welcome CEO of Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), Tabatha Bull. Tabatha is Anishinaabe, a proud member of Nipissing First Nation. Awarded CEO of the Year for 2022 by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Tabatha as CCIB’s president and CEO is committed to help rebuild and strengthen the path towards reconciliation and a prosperous Indigenous economy to benefit all Canadians.As an electrical engineer, Tabatha is committed to supporting Indigenous inclusion and diversity in Canada’s energy sector. Serving the Indigenous community through CCIB’s commitment to support the Indigenous economy, Tabatha is an appointee to many boards, including the Dexterra Group, Wigwamen Inc., Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and Catalyst CEO advisory board in Canada to name a few. Tabatha is dedicated to diversity and removing systematic barriers to improve opportunities for Indigenous

business and women across all industry sectors.

Special Note to our listeners, since the recording of this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, CCAB has rebranded to CCIB, the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

Websites:

https://www.ccab.com/

Book Reference: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality
https://www.amazon.com/Things-Know-About-Indian-Reconciliation/dp/0995266522

Social media handles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccib-national/

Instagram: @ccib.national

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccib.national

We are so excited to host Certified Financial Planner, Crystal Kelly, who developed her own financial planning company with a mission to unlock financial planning for women entrepreneurs and avoid the chaos. Host, Shauna Frederick asks Crystal all about her 17 years in financial planning and how she transformed her own healing journey into a meaningful career to ensure women entrepreneurs are empowered to make educated decisions to prioritize financial wellbeing, break the cycle of financial chaos, and strategize for long term financial success.

Connect with Crystal

Website: amanifinancial.ca

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/crystaldkelly

Instagram: @amani.financial

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In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, host Shannon delves into the world of bookkeeping and financial education with special guest Jami Monte. Jami shares her journey from a successful career as a CPA in the Advertising industry to becoming an entrepreneur and launching Chillbooks™, a dynamic financial education platform designed to empower business owners with essential financial skills.

Links:

Website: jamimonte.com

Instagram: @jami.monte

YouTube: @jamimonte

TikTok: @jami.monte

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamimonte

Free GST/HST Tracker: https://pages.jamimonte.com/hstguide

Chillbooks™️ Info: https://jamimonte.com/chillbooks/

Free Solopreneur Write Off Guide: https://pages.jamimonte.com/writeoff

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Finance Cafe Podcast! In this episode, our host Shauna Frederick is joined by Faye Pang, Country Manager at Xero, to explore the transformative power of integrating bookkeeping software into business operations, with a special focus on Xero’s innovative platform. Xero, renowned for its user-friendly, cloud-based accounting software, has expanded to offer a comprehensive suite of tools and services tailored to small businesses' needs. We delve into the significance of adopting bookkeeping software, which equips entrepreneurs with the essential information needed for informed decision-making.

Faye discusses how Xero’s features streamline access to financial data, empowering women entrepreneurs by facilitating efficient management and strategic planning. She shares practical tips for transitioning from traditional methods like paper ledgers and timesheets to incorporating Xero into business operations. Drawing from real-life examples, Faye illustrates how women entrepreneurs have leveraged Xero’s bookkeeping software to enhance their financial management, enabling them to make informed business decisions and drive growth.

Quote:
“Instead of this DIY mindset, we at Xero support the DIT, do it together mindset.” -Faye Pang, Xero

Website:

https://www.xero.com/ca/

Social media handles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayepang/?originalSubdomain=ca

Twitter: @xero

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xero/