The Leader's Corner: Recent Episodes
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Your hosts Allison, a high school senior and the CMO of LeadersFluent, and Renee, a first-year commerce student at McMaster University and a Marketing Director at Leadersfluent, hope to ignite the entrepreneurial fire burning inside of you!
In every episode and season, they will be talking with diverse business industry leaders, professionals, and university students. If you are a student interested in leadership, entrepreneurship, or business, or if you want to learn about life lessons and get fueled with inspiration to work hard, you are in the right place. Welcome to The Leader's Corner!
Eliana Bravos is the Founder of Viability Employment Services, an organization aimed at helping neurodivergent individuals find sustainable employment opportunities. A very special thank you to Eliana! Please show support to Viability, an organization that is truly making a positive impact in the world. Please find the written transcript for this episode below https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d...
EPISODE #7 | Leader's Corner | Michelle, the Co-Founder of FLIK whose mission is to connect and empower driven women at all stages of the female founder pipeline globally, accelerating the female founders of today and tomorrow!
A very special thank you to Michelle for joining us, be sure to check out FLIK on their social media platforms and website! Website: https://weareflik.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareflik/?hl=en
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EPISODE #6 | Leader's Corner | Ghalia, the founder of TalkMaze, which provides youths and students with high-quality public speaking and debate coaching, is here to talk about her experiences as a young Canadian entrepreneur.
A very special thank you to Ghalia for joining us, be sure to check out TalkMaze on their social media platforms and website! Website: https://talkmaze.com/homeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkmaze/?h...
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to subscribe and leave a rating, and/or a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Breakers, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic and Youtube Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn @LeadersFluent. See you next time on Leader's Corner.
In this episode, we speak to Alessandra, one of the founders of Algi, which produces bars containing spirulina, a healthy and sustainable ingredient. Tune in to learn about the company's mission and journey!
A very special thank you to Alessandra for joining us, be sure to check out Algi on their social media platforms!
Check out their website at https://algifoods.com/
Instagram and Facebook @algifoods
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and please leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and Youtube. Connect with us on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @leadersfluent and at our website at ibit.ly/r4S9 !
James Lau, is the Founder of Apologue, the hub for guided self-help and personal growth. From Youtube videos to special programs, including the Growth Accelerator Program and 1-on-1 coaching, Apologue aims to help all about helping millennials around the world identify their purpose, accelerate their growth and live a more fulfilling life.
A very special thank you to James! Please show support to Apologue, an organization that is truly making a positive impact in the world.
Check out their website at apologue.net
Youtube, Instagram and Facebook @apologuenet
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - About James
02:40 - Being a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Certified Personal Development Coach
05:56 - Journey to Founding Apologue
11:26 - About Apologue
13:30 - James's Entrepreneurial Ventures
20:21 - Future Goals/Projects with Apologue
22:29 - Learning How to Learn in University
25:44 - Day in the Life of James
28:59 - Time Management and Productivity Tips
31:51 - Essential Life Advice
• Follow your own blueprint of success • Don't compare yourself to others "Don't compare your start to someone else's middle" • Understand your values • Doubting your decisions • Live in the moment
44:59 - Wrapping Up
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The Co-Founders of Toques From The Heart have come through! "Toques From The Heart was founded while in summer school at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario by two friends and commerce students, Matthew and Casey. They both wanted to start a business with a meaningful and positive social impact. Beginning with a simple idea of collecting knit hockey socks and repurposing them into toques, Toques From The Heart set out on a mission to support homeless Canadians, one toque at a time."
A very special thank you to Casey, Matt, and Matthew! Please show support to Toques From The Heart, an organization that is truly making a positive impact in the world.
Check out their website at ibit.ly/FCIx
Instagram and Facebook @toquesfromtheheart
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - About the Co-Founders
01:01 - How They Discovered Their Passion for Entrepreneurship
03:11 - About Toques From The Heart
05:36 - Combining Business & Charitable Giving
06:51 - DeGroote's Unique Business Resources
09:09 - Typical Day in Their Lives
13:22 - Obstacles
15:23 - Future Projects In The Works
15:59 - Non-negotiables For Their Team
17:30 - Resources For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
19:33 - What To Look For In A Business Partner
23:06 - Toque Production Process
24:50 - You Have a Business Idea...Now What?
27:00 - Their Inspirations
28:52 - What They Would Tell Their Former Selves
30:59 - Words Of Wisdom
34:16 - Wrapping Up
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Max Livingston, the Co-Founder of CourseLnk, a student-run platform with pre-made group chats for every class and faculty at McGill and Western (coming soon to more university campuses across Canada)! Connecting with classmates has never been easier! In this episode, he contributes to an insightful and interesting conversation on a range of topics from the rise of CourseLnk to classical literature. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:30) - About Max
(00:50) - The Start of CourseLnk
(05:21) - About CourseLnk & Its Mission
(10:21) - Future Goals & Plans for CourseLnk
(16:31) - Western University's Influence
(23:57) - More About the Creation of CourseLnk
(26:45) - Obstacles & Challenges (COVID-19)
(28:14) - Skills Developped
(31:18) - A Day in Max's Life
(34:21) - Resources for Future Entrepreneurs
(41:21) - Valuable Advice
(43:49) - Must-read Books
(45:51) - Classical Litterature Recommendations
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and please leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and Youtube. Connect with us on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @leadersfluent and at our website at ibit.ly/r4S9 !
Connect with us on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @leadersfluent and at our website ibit.ly/r4S9
A very special thank you to Max! Please check out CourseLnk!
Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook @courselnk
Mehul Adlakha is the Founder & CEO of Vibn Vintage, a premium vintage and retro online clothing retail store that works to promote environmental sustainability and minimize waste created by fast-fashion, and it is also the home to some of the hottest vintage styles yet! Mehul has come through to talk about his entrepreneurial venture and share his experiences as a university student business owner while providing a bunch of must-know, golden insight, tips, and advice. Enjoy this special episode!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:40) - About Mehul
(01:10) - About Vibn Vintage
(04:15) - Inspiration to Start Business
(07:51) - Expectations Before and Now
(09:45) - Value of School for Business Students
(12:54) - A Day in Mehul's Life
(15:30) - Building a Team
(18:28) - Rewards and Challenges as a Business Owner
(22:35) - What You Must Know Before Starting a Business
(25:23) - 8 Recommended Apps, Software, and Platforms for Maximum Efficiency
(29:38) - Debunking Entrepreneurship Myths
(33:33) - Golden Advice for Aspiring Business Leaders
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and please leave a comment, rating and/or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and Youtube. Also, check us out on Youtube at ibit.ly/Izyp for the video version of this episode.
Connect with us on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @leadersfluent and at our website at ibit.ly/r4S9!
A very special thank you to Mehul! Please check out Vibn Vintage!
Instagram and Twitter @vibn
Facebook and Tik Tok @vibnvintage
A warm welcome to The Leader's Corner brought to you by LeadersFluent, a youth-led, non-profit organization that works to provide high school and university students with insight into the business world!
This podcast is hosted by Allison, a high school senior and the CMO of LeadersFluent, and Renee, a first-year commerce student at McMaster University and a Marketing Director at Leadersfluent.
Through the podcast, we hope to ignite the entrepreneurial fire burning inside of you! If you’re a student interested in leadership, entrepreneurship, or business, or if you want to learn about life lessons and get fueled with inspiration to work hard, you are definitely in the right place!
In Season 1, Leaderpreneurz, Allison and Renee be talking to student entrepreneurs who have founded and successfully run their own businesses during their time in university to gather insight on the business world from a student perspective.