Navigating your business through a global pandemic and more – a chat with Rachel Azagury

Turning a no into a yes - how to deal with rejection, how to turn it around, and when to let go.

On today’s podcast, we discuss a topic that is ever so common in business – rejection! We recount our own experiences of turning a no into a yes, and offer some tips and advice on when to stay persistent and when to let it go. We’ve turned noes into yeses with retailers, investors and partners – and we get into the nitty gritty on how it all went down. You don’t want to miss this one!

Navigating your business through a global pandemic and more – a chat with Rachel Azagury

On today’s episode, we chat with Rachel Azagury. Rachel has worked with small businesses and startups for over 15 years, creating opportunities, programming and education - she is passionate about helping companies achieve their goals. She has worked at many of Toronto’s top incubators and is currently the founder of The Concept Agency, a content marketing agency focused on storytelling and brand building through website design, content creation and social media. On this podcast, we talk to Rachel about her extensive work working with small businesses and entrepreneurs, how to determine if an accelerator/incubator is right for you, and how to navigate through these uncertain times.

The power of connection, fundraising tips, and more – a chat with Joelle Maslaton

On today’s episode, we chat with Joelle Maslaton; Brand Builder, Venture Partner, Angel Investor, and Startup Advisor. Joelle has worked at companies like Facebook and Instagram, L'Oréal, Shiseido, Kellogg's and more, before moving into the VC world. On this podcast, we chat with Joelle about how to how to get in front of angel investors and VCs, the power of connection, and her work with startups over the years. Joelle’s greatest joy today is sharing a Macchiato with exceptional women bringing communities together, building incredible businesses, and bringing influential change to the modern workplace.

Know your worth and own it! A chat with Erica Gelman of Erica Gelman Design Inc.

On this episode, we chat with Erica Gelman, an internationally published Toronto based interior designer. Erica runs Erica Gelman Design inc. which is multifaceted full-service boutique firm specializing in high-end residential design. Erica leads her talented team in everything from custom décor to new home builds. Most recently, Elle Décor & Harpers Bazaar online both named one of Erica’s designs top “13 most enviable closets” and featured her work alongside other internationally acclaimed designers. On this podcast, we talk to Erica about running a service-based business, how she balances work/life balance (she just had her second child!) and how she got into design. She also talks about knowing your worth, never selling yourself short, and owning your confidence.

Monica and Stacey Introduction

On this first episode of She’s on a Mission, we introduce ourselves and talk a bit about our story, how we met, and how we started and grew our current business, Lunata beauty. We also talk about our previous business, lessons we’ve learned along the way, and more.