She & Success Business Podcast

Beyond the VC: Is Equity Crowdfunding the Future of Funding?

Welcome to the She & Success Podcast, powered by She & Success Business Magazine, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how private markets are opening up and how founders are using community driven capital to scale faster. Joining us is Trieste Reading [https://www.linkedin.com/in/triestereading/], Chief Growth Officer at FrontFundr [http://www.frontfundr.com/]. With deep experience across investing and capital raising, Trieste shares how storytelling and access are reshaping the future of funding. Key Highlights 1. Access to Private Markets: Trieste explains why opening investment opportunities to everyday investors matters. 2. Storytelling That Drives Capital: Trieste shares what makes a founder’s story compelling to investors. 3. Investor Demand Trends: Trieste highlights what fast raises reveal about modern capital behavior. 4. Future of Regulation: Trieste discusses how private market rules may evolve in Canada. 5. Closing Funding Gaps: Trieste explains how women founders can leverage crowdfunding effectively. For more expert insights, visit https://sheandsuccess.ca/ [http://www.canadiansme.ca] and subscribe to the She & Success Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! A special thank you to our exclusive shipping partner Purolator [https://www.purolator.com/] for their ongoing commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and helping them build, grow, and lead successful businesses across Canada. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Beyond the MVP: How Immigrant Founders Scale in Canada

Welcome to the She & Success Podcast, powered by She & Success Business Magazine, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how immigrant founders are driving global scale and redefining what it means to build a successful startup. Joining us is Miryam Lazarte [https://www.linkedin.com/in/miryamlazarte/], Founder and CEO of Global Startups Accelerator [https://www.globalstartups.tech/]. With experience supporting hundreds of tech companies, Miryam shares how founders can move from idea to global impact. Key Highlights 1. Investment Readiness: Miryam explains what founders must build before seeking funding. 2. Beyond the MVP: Miryam shares what real traction looks like after product launch. 3. Role of Accelerators: Miryam discusses when accelerators truly add value. 4. Global Expansion: Miryam highlights how startups can scale beyond North America. 5. Leveraging Global Events: Miryam explains how opportunities like the World Cup can drive growth. For more expert insights, visit https://sheandsuccess.ca/ [http://www.canadiansme.ca] and subscribe to the She & Success Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! A special thank you to our exclusive shipping partner Purolator [https://www.purolator.com/] for their ongoing commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and helping them build, grow, and lead successful businesses across Canada. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Philanthropy as a Strategy: Optimizing charitable giving and legacy building for HNW Canadians

Welcome to the She & Success Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how wealth planning is evolving from accumulation toward purposeful, strategic philanthropy. Joining us is Christine Van Cauwenberghe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-van-cauwenberghe-kc-28829913/], Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management [http://ig.ca/]. Christine shares how Canadians can build meaningful legacies through smarter financial and charitable planning. Key Highlights 1. Optimizing Giving: Christine explains why charitable planning is often overlooked. 2. Tax-Efficient Strategies: Christine shares smarter ways to donate complex assets. 3. Donor Advised Funds: Christine highlights why these tools are growing in popularity. 4. Estate Planning: Christine explains how philanthropy fits into long-term wealth transfer. 5. Integrated Advice: Christine outlines the value of collaborative financial planning. For more expert insights, visit https://sheandsuccess.ca/ [http://www.canadiansme.ca] and subscribe to the She & Success Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! A special thank you to our exclusive shipping partner Purolator [https://www.purolator.com/] for their ongoing commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and helping them build, grow, and lead successful businesses across Canada. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Stop Training, Start Upskilling: The AI Shift in Talent

Welcome to the She & Success Podcast, powered by She & Success Business Magazine, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore why workforce readiness must move beyond traditional education and into data driven, AI powered intelligence. Joining us is Maham Khalid [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgkhalid/], Founder of Revohub [https://revohub.ca/]. With over 15 years of experience, Maham shares how workforce intelligence is reshaping how businesses build future ready talent. Key Highlights 1. Workforce Intelligence vs Development: Maham explains how data driven insights go beyond traditional training models. 2. Limits of Upskilling: Maham highlights why content first learning fails to close real skill gaps. 3. Education System Gaps: Maham discusses why traditional systems cannot keep pace with industry needs. 4. AI in Workforce Planning: Maham shares how AI enables precise and outcome driven talent development. 5. Future of Talent by 2030: Maham outlines how SMEs must evolve to stay competitive in workforce strategy. For more expert insights, visit https://sheandsuccess.ca/ [http://www.canadiansme.ca] and subscribe to the She & Success Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! A special thank you to our exclusive shipping partner Purolator [https://www.purolator.com/] for their ongoing commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and helping them build, grow, and lead successful businesses across Canada. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Alignment Over Ambition: Leading a Business That Truly Reflects Who You Are

Welcome to the She & Success Podcast, powered by She & Success Business Magazine, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore why true leadership begins with inner alignment and how self awareness drives long term impact. Joining us is Cecily Elmas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-elmas/], Founder of CE Coaching & Consulting. With deep experience in executive coaching and leadership development, Cecily shares how mindfulness and purpose shape high performing leaders. Key Highlights 1. Bold Leadership Decisions: Cecily shares how taking risks builds resilience and clarity. 2. Motherhood and Leadership: Cecily explains how personal and professional identities can align authentically. 3. Mindfulness in Strategy: Cecily highlights how mindfulness strengthens decision making and emotional intelligence. 4. Persevere or Pivot: Cecily discusses how leaders can identify the right moment to stay or shift direction. 5. Purpose Driven Culture: Cecily outlines how to create environments where people feel safe to lead. For more expert insights, visit https://sheandsuccess.ca/ [http://www.canadiansme.ca] and subscribe to the She & Success Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age! A special thank you to our exclusive shipping partner Purolator [https://www.purolator.com/] for their ongoing commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and helping them build, grow, and lead successful businesses across Canada. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.