The Brand is Female

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Jan Frolic, a social entrepreneur who has spent the last decade working in gender diversity, equity, and inclusion. Formerly an executive at Women of Influence, Jan is now applying her experience and learnings to her new global education company. Jan’s new venture, Captains & Poets, is a global education platform for Kindergarten to Grade 12. It empowers young people with an inner compass for navigating the world around them, and fosters a sense of connection and belonging and a positive sense of agency in the world.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week, Eva Hartling speaks with Jen Govier, founder of HUX, an underwear brand with the mission to end the dreaded camel toe, and provide women with a level of comfort never matched before. When founder Jen caught sight of her camel toe while working out, her own embarrassment put her on a mission to solve this problem for all women. After searching the market Jen realized that the perfect camel toe concealing underwear just didn’t exist. HUX is the evolution in women’s undies, proudly designed in Canada with a patent pending.  HUX is proud to have been recognized as TechAlliance Limitless People’s Choice Award winner honouring a standout entrepreneur in the innovation space. To build her brand, Jen has drawn from her experience as a Senior Regional Manager at TD Wealth Financial Planning, a position where she leads a team of passionate and dedicated Financial Planners.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

Welcome to a new season of The Brand is Female podcast! This week, host Eva Hartling welcomes Marilyne Gagné, Founder and President of Dermapure, Canada’s leading network of high-end aesthetic medicine clinics. Marilyne launched Dermapure 13 years ago, growing the brand from a single clinic in Sherbrooke, Quebec to a network of 68 clinics coast to coast, partly through a recent merger. An industry pioneer who leads by example, Marilyne is aiming to redefine industry standards, challenging how we approach non-surgical practices and how these services get promoted to women, all the while favouring responsibility and education, around her concept of “gym for the skin”. Marilyne Gagné founded Dermapure in 2009, drawing from her significant experience in the non-surgical aesthetic medicine market. Marilyne’s venture, along with her partners, has attracted the attention of power players including L’Oreal and the LVMH-backed L Catterton Fund, who have both invested in Dermapure’s recent partnership.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week on the podcast, we are re-airing our episode with Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health. Seed Health pioneers applications of microbes for our health and is known for their probiotic products for gut health. At Seed Health, Ara wears many hats from fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights and more, and she is at the helm of the company’s work when it comes to science, communication and storytelling. It was Ara’s breastfeeding experience that led her to explore the importance and impact of microbes. Ara was a fellow at the MIT Media Lab’s Centre for Future Storytelling and was listed in Marie Claire’s “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, as well as Business Insider’s “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech.” She is also the author of A Kids Book About Your Microbiome.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week, we are re-airing our episode with professional women's ice hockey player for the Toronto Six, Saroya Tinker.Saroya is a Yale graduate; she played for the Yale Bulldogs during the entirety of her collegiate eligibility where she was recognised for her physical, shutdown style of play.Saroya is passionate about educating others and uses her social media platforms to encourage and share resources for other women in sports. She now runs a mentorship program and is committed to educating and providing a positive impact to inspire young women to pursue careers in sports. ..... This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women Entrepreneurs: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Jeri Ann Willis, co-founder of The Observatory, Edmonton’s leading destination for independent, luxury eyewear. Jerri Ann purchased her first optical retail space in downtown Edmonton in 1976 at the age of 23, and today, 46 years later, she is still going strong. Listen to the conversation to hear about what makes a retail operation a success in today’s highly-digital world, why giving back to our community is key, and find out why taking over a business as part of an owner’s succession plan may be the right choice if you’re an entrepreneur looking for a new business idea.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Jacqueline Prehogan, Chief Brand Officer and co-founder of Open Farm, a premium and ethically sourced pet food brand, and founder & CEO of Canada Pooch, a leading pet apparel & accessories company. At Open Farm and at Canada Pooch, Jacqueline has worked hard on creating and maintaining a company culture and brand mission stemming from robust core values, with a focus on sustainability, animal welfare and transparency. She is also a firm believer in the importance of strategy first. An accomplished leader and asset to her community, Jacqueline was recognized as a winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Emerging Entrepreneur category in 2015. In this episode, we talk about a leader’s role in shaping internal culture and inspiring a sense of community and accountability for our teams.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Ashley Mielke, Registered Psychologist and Founder and CEO of The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre in Alberta. Ashley founded her company at the age of 26, after the tragic death of her father by suicide. It was the purpose she found through her healing that inspired the ‘WHY’ behind The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre, which is on a mission to steward grieving people on the pathway to healing. Ashley and the Centre’s hope for the world is that every single human being will have the tools to deal with loss and no one will ever grieve alone again. Ashley was named one of Edify’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2021 for her contributions to the field of psychology. Today, Ashley is also a business consultant, philanthropist, second-year Doctor of Psychology student at California Southern University, a wife, mother, and a passionate hockey player and coach. I hope you will enjoy this conversation about letting purpose lead business.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Los Angeles-based Allison Conrad, an entrepreneur and operator focused on consumer brands and e-commerce. With a BA from Duke University and an MBA from Stanford University, she’s run fashion and beauty brands as well as consulting and advising tech-enabled consumer companies. A couple years ago, Allison started wondering why there were not more solutions targeting hair ageing, specifically hair turning grey. After conversations with her hairdresser, who is now her business partner, Allison launched Arey, which she trademarked as the wrinkle cream of hair care. In this episode you’ll hear about her fascinating journey launching her own brand. If you’re interested in learning more about Arey, visit areygrey.com , and yes, they do ship to Canada in addition to the US!........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week on the podcast, we are re-airing a recent favourite episode featuring Catherine Choi, Founder of SoYoung. Stay tuned for a new episode next Tuesday!In this episode, we talk about how lessons from our own personal growth journey can transpire into business, and the importance of believing in our own worth despite challenges.Over 20 years ago, Catherine Choi overcame a drug addiction. This experience is what propelled her to launch SoYoung, a thoughtfully-made lifestyle goods company with the mission to make personal wellness sustainable. After living many years believing she was not capable, with an overwhelming feeling of unworthiness, Catherine set out to prove to herself she could tap into her own potential and pursue a greater vision. ........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale