Business Baby with Little Jo: Recent Episodes
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Get to know the folks behind some of your favourite local brands and businesses. Talking small business with pals in our community. Each episode we will dig into work boundaries, expectations and obstacles that we all face while building our brands. Hosted by Little Jo, owner of Little Jo Berry's. Recorded on unceded Algonquin Territory.
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Season Finale is here and we have such a fantastic guest!
Cole (he/him) from The Good Shit is on the podcast chatting about cultivating a sustainable and food secure future.
"The Good Shit is a social enterprise dedicated to helping people and the planet - one organic garden at a time."
Thanks to Sage for our logo and graphic design and Dj Del Pilar for our theme music.
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Amanda (she/her) CEO, Founder and Pet Care Professional from Limitless Pet & Home Care is this week's guest. Obviously I’m obsessed with talking about dogs, finally a guest who wants to do the same!“At Limitless Pet & Home Care, we strive to create a thriving and inclusive community where everyone, including our furry friends, can live their best lives.”Thanks to Sage for our logo and graphic design and Dj Del Pilar for our theme music.Follow businessbabypodcast Little Jo Berry's
Dominique, Oji-Cree Pastry Chef and owner of Kîsisam Pâtisserie is on the pod talking about her new Café and Indigenous Boutique
"Experience the art of Indigenous storytelling baked into every bite!"
check out Kîsisam Pâtisserie here.
Thanks to Sage for our logo and graphic design and Dj Del Pilar for our theme music.
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"I'm a gender-affirming voice teacher. I'm here to teach you to explore your voice, learn your voice, and LOVE your voice!"
Look who's back!!
Two and a half years after starting their business Renée Yoxon (they/them) hops back on the pod for a little check in and small business gossip session. It was so healing to visit with another Nonbinary entrepreneur, talk about feeling seen!
Check our their resources here:
Renée on Instagram
Renée on TikTok
Thanks to Sage for the design and Dj Del Pilar for the theme music
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Our pal Tarek (he/him) from Gongfu Bao hops on the pod for a long and real talk about small business and how the challenges have been piling up for all entrepreneurs.
We also talk about their new VEGAN NIGHT Wednesdays at their shop!! And their amazing new cafe gongfucafe !!!!!
Thanks to Sage for the design and Dj Del Pilar for the theme music
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This one gets silly.
With most small businesses on holiday break Ray hops back on the pod just for fun. I would say very little business talk but still a good one.
Theme music by Dj Del Pilar!
Design By Sage Hartly
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Voted my favourite business of 2023
Madison Conlin Art is on the pod talking about making art, switching up your business goals and toxic productivity.
Also her new Tufted rugs classes!
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Theme music by Dj Del Pilar!
Design By Sage Hartly
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How has another year passed???!!
Another business year older but same old chaos.
Let's talk about the highs and lows and very mediums of this year as an entrepreneur from Jo and LJB's top shop boy Ray.
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And big thank you to Dj Del Pilar for our theme music!
Jayde (she/they) from Beandigen Cafe is on the pod!
"An Indigenous cafe In Ottawa in the popular TD Place where you will find good coffee and experience art, culture of Indigenous people. Biindigen means welcome in Anishinaabemowin which is our first language."
HUGE THANKS to DJ Del Pilar for the music in our new podcast theme song! We love a refresh from a local artist!
Nothing like a business BFF reunion!
Em she/her owner of Sausage Party Toronto stops by the pod to talk about her new shop Aunty Em's Deli and Coffee.
We chat about growing our brands and the hard but good things we've stumbled upon along the way.
Also will Jo get a motorcycle or will Ray talk them out of it.
HUGE THANKS to DJ Del Pilar for the music in our new podcast theme song! We love a refresh from a local artist!
Season Finale brings out our pal Jessie (she/her) from Arlington Five
Let's talk about running a coffee shop during a pandemic as we hit the three year mark.
Our season finales always feel like big heavy talks with like minded entrepreneurs.
I loved this chat with Jessie and hearing how she's navigated small business and growing a community brand.
"We serve coffee & other good stuff right here in (y)our neighbourhood."
Learn more about our coffee pals here!
BIG thank you to Ray for all his advice, thoughts and rants!
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor VegOttawa Association!
check out their resources here!
AND Ottawa Markets- learn more about their incredible markets and apply to be a vendor here!
Music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here! or Little Jo Berry's
Let's talk about the villain edit. So much local insight on talent and funding with our pal Adrienne Row-Smith!
Adrienne Row-Smith (she/her) is a photographer and videographer working in Ottawa. Through the utilization of bold imagery, Adrienne aims to bring marginalized voices to the forefront of media representation and inclusion via her media company Strast Media.
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor VegOttawa Association! check out their resources here!
AND Ottawa Markets- learn more about their incredible markets and apply to be a vendor here!
Rants by Ray Theme music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here!or Little Jo Berry's
This one is LJB's family only.
We flip the podcast upside down and Ray (he/him) interviews Jo (they/them) from Little Jo Berry's
Little Jo Berry's is a non binary and queer owned vegan bakery that is well known for their chaotic and nostalgic treats and curating a safe relationship for snacking without judgement or shame!
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor VegOttawa Association! check out their resources here!
AND Ottawa Markets- learn more about their incredible markets and apply to be a vendor here!
Rants by Ray Theme music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here!or Little Jo Berry's
Kj (they/them) from Luck and Lavender Studio comes back for PART 2, so exciting to hear how their business has changed over the last few years since they were last on the podcast.
'Luck and Lavender Studio (formerly Lucky Little Queer) was created by KJ Forman, a queer, non-binary feminist artist who works out of their studio in Ottawa, Canada. They create visual art speaking to their LGBTQ experience that has a feminist and sex-positive focus. Luck and Lavender Studio’s goal is to create positive, affirmative pieces that can be used as a tool to connect and bond with other marginalized people in a way that celebrates lived experience and resilience.'
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor VegOttawa Association! check out their resources here!
AND Ottawa Markets- learn more about their incredible markets and apply to be a vendor here!
Rants by Ray Theme music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here!or Little Jo Berry's
I'm ready for my close up with Amy Zambonin (she/her)
Amy is a local photographer who specializes in branding photography and helping you share your journey as an entrepreneur
Shop her resources here!
"Helping you confidently share your business through images that show your magic"
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor VegOttawa Association! check out their resources here!
AND Ottawa Markets- learn more about their incredible markets and apply to be a vendor here!
Rants by Ray Theme music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here!or Little Jo Berry's
Welcome to Will (he/him) from The Artery Community RoastersThis episode was so, so fun and playful. Will is an incredible guest and his passion really shines through!
take their coffee quiz here!
Our Mission
1) Employ people living with disabilities and pay them a living wage.
2) Inspire other business to hire people with disabilities and pay them, and their other employees, a living wage.
3) Roast ethically sourced specialty coffee with care, and get it to consumers within a week or less of roasting. We like it fresssssssssh.
4) Limit our impact on the environment.
order some delicious coffee and follow them here
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor VegOttawa Association! check out their resources here!
Rants by Ray Theme music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here!or Little Jo Berry's
Sridaya Srivatsan (she/her) is a queer Indian Classical artist and storyteller. She stopped by the pod to talk about her new dance film Poetry In Motion and talk we did! I especially enjoyed the themes of self care and prioritizing rest in this episode.
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"Poetry in Motion takes the works of two Tamil poets from different centuries, describing divinity through nature imagery. As the pandemic came upon us, many took to the forests and wilderness to cope with the inability to connect with other humans in person. This project is a venture and a plea, for us to not forget the vital role Mother Nature plays, to not forget the divinity we witness in this world. A reminder that even the storms of life can bring us closer to one-ness and the supreme energy source; it all depends on perspective. This work is also a token of gratitude to the urban centers of the world which still prioritize green space. This project had its music and filming completed in the City of Ottawa (Odawa, the unceded territory of the Anishnaabe people)"
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor
VegOttawa Association! check out their resources here!
Rants by Ray Theme music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here!or Little Jo Berry's
Heck yes, if you want to buy some flowers-that's business baby!
Welcome to our Parkdale Market neighbour and owner of her very own brand new flower shop it's Gabrielle (she/her) from Côté Fleurs!
"Côté Fleurs is a flower shop with flower & plants subscriptions and one-time bouquets. Register online to your favourite subscription for flowers and plants delivered right to your home. We also offer ''Just because'' bouquets for birthdays or special occasions."
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor
VegOttawa Association! check out their resources here!
Rants by Ray Theme music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here!or Little Jo Berry's
Here comes Yugirolls!
Big chat with Van about growing up around small business, veganism and his first year in business.
Find their menu and next pop up here!
"we make egg rolls with no meat, no egg and no dairy-we call them YUGIROLLS! Plant based Asian food"
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor VegOttawa Association! check out their resources here!
Rants by Ray Theme music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here!or Little Jo Berry's
Sam (she/her) owner of Venus Envy stops by for some hot gossip!
After the last few years of surviving covid, her shop burning down and constant small biz challenges its nice to unload with another exhausted pal.
Venus Envy "The friendliest sex shop and bookstore. Body-safe products, liberating sex ed and building community."
Big shoutout to our season long sponsor VegOttawa Association!
check out their resources here!
Rants by Ray
Theme music by Jesse Dangerously
Visit our Instagram here!
or Little Jo Berry's
Jess (she/her) from Bread By Us is back!
This was a pretty vulnerable season finale for both of us, diving into our shared experience as entrepreneurs running businesses during a pandemic.
Shop for bread here!
Shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs) for behaving the whole time we recorded!
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
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Catherine McKenney **(they/them)
City Councillor for Somerset Ward 14**
Catherine was elected to Ottawa City Council in 2014 and re-elected in October 2018. Catherine is committed to improving life for everyone in their community, including more affordable housing, better transit, child care, more trees, streets that are built for people, better public spaces, protecting our heritage, and supporting local business.
Shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
AND don't forget our episode sponsor Ottawa Markets**! Ottawa Markets: Ottawa's historic ByWard & Parkdale markets. Shop local! | Les marchés historiques ByWard et Parkdale d'Ottawa. Acheter local!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs) for behaving the whole time we recorded!**
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
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Talking coffee, literally the whole reason I get out of bed every morning!
And who better to talk to than LJB's coffee supplierDeborah Ntawigirira (she/her)from Izere Coffee! Learn more about their coffee and work here! "Izere represents hope and faith—values that exemplify the resilience and optimism of the local Burundian people. With each sip of our coffee, you taste the love and hard work of our local communities—our partners in social responsibility."
Shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
AND don't forget our episode sponsor Ottawa Markets**!
Ottawa Markets: Ottawa's historic ByWard & Parkdale markets. Shop local! | Les marchés historiques ByWard et Parkdale d'Ottawa. Acheter local!**
If you like what you hear, visit Ottawa Markets **to keep an eye on any upcoming events this season. Make sure to check out older episodes of this podcast to hear stories from different vendors that Ottawa Markets have hosted!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs) for behaving the whole time we recorded!**
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
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Melanie Anderson (she/her) from Ottawa Markets is here talking about her life planning markets in the city!
Ottawa Markets: Ottawa's historic ByWard & Parkdale markets. Shop local! | Les marchés historiques ByWard et Parkdale d'Ottawa. Acheter local!
If you like what you hear, visit Ottawa Markets to keep an eye on any upcoming events this season. Make sure to check out older episodes of this podcast to hear stories from different vendors that Melanie and Ottawa Markets have hosted!
Business Cuts special guest co-host Liz (she/her) from Secondhand Stories fills in for Ray this week and talks all about her new project!
Shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs) for behaving the whole time we recorded!
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
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Business owner and beadwork artist Kaytlyn(she/her) from Soft but Sturdy join us! Talk about a charismatic guest! We chat about validation and how to source it as entrepreneurs. Please give us compliments always! View her new collaboration here.
Shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs) for behaving the whole time we recorded!
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
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I loved this conversation with freelance illustratorAlexandra Finkeldey (she/her) , the artist known as Scatterbee!
I didn't realize how much we had in common going into this conversation. But it was so validating to talk about rest and recovery as an entrepreneur and what gets in the way of feeling like we deserve to take a break. It was very affirming to chat with someone who has such a similar work style as me.
How do you even make time for yourself even?
Big shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs) for behaving the whole time we recorded!
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
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Our little buddy Sara Pishva (she/her), owner of Top Shelf Preserves is back to talk about her new storefront!
We chat about the new 527 Gladstone Ave shop and what it was like creating a space during covid. The anxiety and excitement that runs parallel as you make yourself vulnerable by opening up to the public.
Big shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs) for behaving the whole time we recorded!
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
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In this episode I visit with BC based pal Aki (she/her) CEO and founder of Save Da Sea Foods. As a business that launched in covid Aki talks about the jumping through hoops and pivoting that brought her from a side project to a full time, currently expanding small business. We talk about our footprints as entrepreneurs and what it means to be a business leader who wants to positively impact their community.
"Our sustainable, plant-based smoked salmon made from simple ingredients, convincingly mimics the taste and texture of salmon lox allowing each of us to do our small part to help reduce our environmental impact."
Big shout out to our new season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs) for behaving the whole time we recorded!
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his technical skills and jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
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TRIGGER WARNING- this episode contains talk about police violence towards the indigenous community
Another perfect episode…
Kaylie Seaver (she/her) is a tattooer, painter, and musician. She enjoys making things by hand, whether it’s a painting, drawing, sculpture etc. Her life is very saturated in the DIY ethos, and she prefers to recycle, salvage, or reclaim her materials wherever possible. Most of the themes in her work centre around folklore, medieval demonology, and the occult.
We recorded this studio session right before lockdown. We connected over our struggles feeling confident in our work and journey as entrepreneurs. What does it mean to feel proud of your business and how do we find time to honour that work.
Big shout out to our new season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Lastly thank you to Chugs for behaving the whole time we recorded!
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his technical skills and jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
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TRIGGER WARNING- this episode contains talk about racism in the tatoo industry.
Kabhi Chai Kabhi Shai Iconic Pakistani sister duo, Fiza and Ferva present you Pakistani Chai-Cuterie and a hot cup of tea. Bringing the taste of Pakistan to Ottawa in the most aesthetically pleasing way.
Okay. I love this episode. So much. What a dream to talk to these pals about Street Food and snacking. I was also totally validated chatting with them about their experiences navigating toxic misogyny and the doubt that is projected on so many young folks when starting their own businesses. They were my first in person guests in our newly renovated home studio (recorded before lockdown) and it felt so healing to be able to share the space with a business I love so much!
Big shout out to our new season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Shoutout to The Vanitea Room!
Lastly thank you to Chugs for behaving the whole time we recorded!
Ray for his rants!
Jesse for his technical skills and jingles!
Sage for our sweet logo
Shop for some authentic Pakistani snacks HERE
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Well well well, here comes an Ottawa business icon. It’s our SEASON 2 FINALE with Pascale’s Ice Cream!
One of Little Jo’s mentors and the maker of some of the most delicious local ice cream. Jo and P get into it! Chatting about pop ups, the art of collaboration and growing your business community.
I heard there is some sneak peek gossip about a very special Halloween collaboration. Only one way to find out..
As this is the Season Finale, big thank you to our listeners and all the business pals who made time to chat with us this season, we love you all!
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Ray's Reviews by Ray, and technical stuff as always by rap legend Jesse Dangerously who had three complete system crashes editing this episode and deserves your pity and sympathies.
Little Jo sits down with Bhavik and Christopher, the owners of Carlington Coffee House (instagram); the sweetest little shop on Merivale! They talk about their experience turning a residential home and backyard into a neighborhood space and coffee shop. First it was permits and zoning that got in the way, and then they finally opened and covid hit! The 3 pals commiserate over the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and where to find your support and inspiration to carry on! Carlington is currently Little Jo’s favourite lunch hangout with an assortment of vegan friendly sandwiches, snacks and delicious local coffee. And extra special review this week of shop pals Kabhi Chai Kabhi Shai (instagram), makers of authentic Pakistani Chai-cuterie boxes! Vegetarian, vegan, handcrafted and locally sourced! Ray's Reviews got accidentally deleted this week but you can still hear Ray getting in plenty of trouble in this week's Yum Yum Local As usual the recording, audio editing, music and whatever was done by Jesse Dangerously at the VERY last second. Phewf!
Little Jo and Chef Resa together again!
And they are here to talk business! Firstly they catch up about yummy, yummy Baccanalle
Baccanalle is your destination to taste the Caribbean Lifestyle! Based in Ottawa, Baccanalle is brought to you by award-winning Chef and Food Artisan, Resa Solomon-St. Lewis.
https://www.instagram.com/baccanalle/
The two talk about the journey that brought them to being entrepreneurs and the shock of completely changing your career path to do so.
Resa shares a personal look into her new business Afrotechture and her experience opening a second business during the Covid-19 pandemic.
https://www.instagram.com/afrotechture/
Resa opened Afrotechture with her sister Tracey Solomon, they both shared the dream of curating a space to showcase Black Canadian Artisans and open the conversation about goods and services that were rooted in their cultural heritage.
I meannnnnn, imagine owning two businesses!
That’s one busy pal!
Little Jo sits down with gender-affirming voice coach, Renée Yoxon!
They talk about Renee's upcoming e-course, launching September 1st 2021:
Trans Vocal Exploration
*Feminization, Masculinization, and voice beyond the binary.
Sign up at ReneeYoxon.com This e-course will walk you through everything you need to know in order to feel confident in your voice journey!*
The two also deep dive into Renée’s experience trending on Tik Tok and how social media has played a giant role in the development of their new business venture.
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Jo: “I LOVED THIS CONVERSATION!!””
With Ray's Reviews and Yum Yum Local featuring Ray
Recording and editing and music and such by Jesse Dangerously
Little Jo sits down with local hairstylist Helen Anderson, aka @HelenLovesHair. They talk about Helen’s path through the industry and what brought her to Pygmalion Spa. The two talk about the journey folks in the personal care industry have been through over the last year and a half, and what business looks like while spas reopen and try to get their routine back.
Opened in 2012 by Alexis McGuire, Pygmalion Spa has built a strong reputation and loyal following through attention to detail and positive atmosphere. Located in the flourishing neighbourhood of Centretown Ottawa, Pygmalion Spa is a warm and intimate environment that prides itself on quality services while retailing only the most effective products.
Helen has famously been the artist behind Little Jo’s hair over the last few years. So you already know she does good work!!!!
Featuring the suave stylings of Ray in Ray's Reviews and Yum Yum Local
Music and recording and editing right up to the last second by Jesse Dangerously
Quote of the week: "The answer is always yes."
What do you get when you cross two tired, anxious business owners? A pretty good podcast, that’s what!!!
Little Jo sits down with Sarah Rogers, owner of Virtue Tattoo. Virtue Tattoo is an appointment only, private tattoo studio on Sussex Drive in beautiful Ottawa, Ontario. Known for its intimate tattoo sessions with incredibly talented artists who make you feel welcomed and safe, and of course for its strong roots in the community.
The duo reflects on their experiences growing up in their industries, and the changes they’ve seen over the years. Hear more about what inspired Virtue Tattoo and all the roles you play as an entrepreneur. Sarah talks about some of her favourite parts of being a tattoo artist.
This one has about one and a half swears… sorry!
Featuring YouTube gamer heartthrob Ornithoray for "Ray's Reviews" and "Yum Yum Local"
Recording, editing, music, and funny noises by Jesse Dangerously.
Jo and Alexa dive into the experience of being a new business owner. The rollercoaster of learning who you are as an entrepreneur. Talking about what inspired Alexa to first daydream about owning her own business, and what it was like growing up with a parent who was a business owner.
Just a few months after Alexa and her sister opened the first franchised terra20 location together in Hintonburg, Covid-19 changed the face of retail. The upheaval forced local businesses to adapt, educate themselves, and pivot to stay open and still honour the needs of owners and staff.
If you like hearing about boundaries, community and of course sunscreen you will love this episode!
Reviews featuring Ray
Recording, editing, music, tech stuff by Jesse D
Little Jo sits down with Liz, owner of Moo Shu Ice Cream and Kitchen!
@mooshuicecream on instagram
Are you looking to learn more about what inspires your favourite ice cream treats? Jo and Liz daydream about snacks and traveling far and wide for flavours!
They also dip into the importance of finding purpose and meaning within the day-to-day of running a small business. Exhaustion and long hours aren’t enough to sustain the appetite of an entrepreneur. Hear where these two pals turn to for validation and experience while managing their own brands and staff.
Also they talk a little about ice cream too!
Reviews featuring Ray
Music & recording & editing by Jesse Dangerously
Little Jo sits down with Kailey Gilchrist, owner of Nona Vegan, and things get real cheesy as they reminisce together about each becoming an entrepreneur at 24 and the first steps that brought them each to starting their own business.
The two also talk about being queer businesses and hiring from your community, working events, and of course their favourite local brands!
Ray's Reviews & Yum Yum Local featuring Ray(kind of a car guy)
Music and recording and editing stuff by Jesse Dangerously
Business Baby is back with season 2, and what a guest to start with!
Local graffiti artist Mique Michelle breaks down the stigma around graffiti, creating safe spaces for artists and gossips about some very cool collaborations with local pals like:
- Assembly of Seven Generations
- Box of Life
- Drippin Soul
- Lopii Productions
- House of PainT
Hear more from an entrepreneur and creative who is shaping our community one wall at a time!
Reviews featuring Ray
Music and editing by Jesse Dangerously
Little Jo sits down with neighbourhood BFF Jess from Bread By Us.
A deep dive into customer service during a pandemic, growing your management skills and bakery gossip.
Jess reveals some very tasty Bread By Us updates, including new products coming your way!
Ray's Reviews courtesy of OrnithoRay Gaming!
Recorded, edited, soundtracked, and badly engineered by rap legend Jesse Dangerously.
Little Jo sits down with Wentsi Yeung, owner of Culture Kombucha.
Do you like fermented goodness? Do You like to stay hydrated? These pals are talking about the initial obstacles and fears of starting a business, and the intense realities of adjusting and pivoting during a pandemic.
Also hear about local collabs with other business pals! And Wentsi shares some hot Culture Kombucha gossip.
Reviews by Ray from OrnithoRay Gaming.
Tech stuff and music supervision and that weird echo thing by rap legend Jesse Dangerously.
Listen on Spotify, Google Play, Apple, Stitcher, and all the other weird ones too!
Little Jo talks to their design partner Sage about developing and maintaining the LJB’s brand.
Loads of info about designing merch and sourcing stock in inclusive sizes.
Hear about neighbourhood collaborations - with Parkdale Food Centre, Girls+ Rock Ottawa and the Sexual Assault Support Centre - and a little more about life designing at a local firm like Character Creative!
Also featuring Ray's Reviews.
Tech stuff and musical direction by rap legend Jesse Dangerously.
Little Jo talks to Hind from The Vanitea Room
Learn more about afternoon tea, drag brunch and the long road of adapting a small business to fit into covid restrictions.
Two cuties who miss each other very much. Do you like compliments?
Hot Gossip: both Little Jo Berry’s and The Vanitea Room are celebrating their business birthdays this month. Opened one week apart! Twwwwwwwwins!
Also features Ray's Reviews and a brand new jingle.
Recorded and edited and ruined and fixed again and theme song produced by rap legend Jesse Dangerously.
Little Jo talks to Ottawa small business pal Sara Pishva, owner of Top Shelf Preserves.
Chatting about starting a business, kitchen environments and of course the ups and downs of running a shop during Covid.
Featuring some hot LJB’s gossip about future collaborations with a local vegan business that we all just love!
Recorded and edited and ruined and fixed again and theme song produced by rap legend Jesse Dangerously.
Little Jo talks to hot dog superstar Em from Sausage Party: a women-owned vegan comfort food business from beautiful Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in vegan "meats" and "deli". From the sunny beaches of Australia to the big lights of Toronto, Em is looking to party with good food and small business pals. Hear how these two business babies met working events and growing their brands together! Featuring Ray's Reviews and Ask Jo Anything - send your questions as a voice memo or DM to @LittleJoBerrys on Instagram! Edited and Theme song produced by rap legend Jesse Dangerously
Little Jo sits down with Tiffanie Tri from Girls+ Rock Ottawa to talk about the local music scene, creating safe spaces, and the importance of getting burritos with your pals.
Featuring Ray's Reviews and Ask Jo Anything - DM and voice memo your small business questions to @LittleJoBerrys on Instagram!
Edited and theme song produced by rap legend Jesse Dangerously.
Girls+ Rock is a community organization creating equity in opportunity in music - on and off the stage.
Just a couple of queers!
Sitting down with local artist KJ from Lucky Little Queer and talking about collaborations, therapy, and of course HOLLYWOOD!
Little Jo talks branding, social media, and shopping local with Parisian content creator and model Milaine of Gifts and Other Blunders. Does style have no boundaries? Find out! Little Jo Berry's regulars might want to tune in for a particular piece of hot goss but that's all we'll say.
First ever business podcast!
Talkin' vegan ice cream, entrepreneurship, and life on tour with Candace Tierney from Oat and Mill.
Hosted by Little Jo from Little Jo Berry's in Ottawa, Ontario.
Listen, I already know what my voice sounds like! So I don't wanna hear about it in the comments!
ok love youuu