Supporting the Next Generation of Women Entrepreneurs
Creating space for honest conversations on growth, in partnership with TD Women in Enterprise
Supporting women entrepreneurs requires more than visibility—it requires meaningful dialogue.
This video series was created to highlight real experiences, elevate perspectives that are often overlooked, and share insights that support women at every stage of building a business.
Sponsored by TD
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How I Scaled Without Selling Out
Annie Laplante, CEO of Groupe MMI, shares how she built a national facilities company rooted in empathy, values, and integrity. From her early days as a cleaner to leading with purpose, Annie reveals how staying true to your principles can drive real growth—and why success built with integrity lasts.
How We Turned Pain Into a Wellness Revolution
Heather Sloan and Enwei Li, co-founders of HEALI, share how they turned a simple idea into a wellness revolution. From late-night pitches to building a growing brand, Heather and Enwei reveal how perseverance, innovation, and community support helped them scale.
How I Became the CEO, not Just the Story
Jenn Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, shares how a vivid dream and a mission for Indigenous representation sparked one of Canada’s most influential beauty brands. What began as a vision to uplift Indigenous youth became a company reshaping the standards of sustainability, storytelling, and leadership in beauty.
Know Your Worth, Then Raise Your Price.
Joycelyn David, owner and CEO of AV Communications, shares how redefining her worth transformed both her leadership and one of Canada’s leading multicultural marketing agencies. What began as an “accidental” path to entrepreneurship became a mission to raise standards—for her team, her clients, and an entire industry that often overlooked diverse audiences.
How I Used Margins to Protect What Matters
Marie-Josée Richer, co-founder of Prana, shares the disciplined decision-making behind building a purpose-driven food company rooted in values, resilience, and long-term growth. What began with $5,000 and a commitment to organic principles evolved into a business shaped by financial rigor, thoughtful innovation, and an unwavering focus on impact.
How We Turned Being Underestimated Into Leverage
Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, Co-Founders of Three Ships, reflect on how financial discipline and intentional decision-making shaped their growth from the earliest days of the business. Launching from a home kitchen with limited resources, they learned quickly that tracking every dollar and staying close to their numbers was not optional.
Legacy is a Gift—But You Still Have to Earn It
For Angela Ysseldyk, second-generation entrepreneur and co-owner of Dutchman’s Gold, stepping into a family business meant earning her place. By taking decisive steps to modernize processes and lead through challenge, Angela’s approach shows how values-driven leadership can turn responsibility into resilience.
Calculated Clarity—and the Courage to Bet on Myself
For Anastasia Rebro, buying the firm she helped lead was a defining act of clarity and courage. What began as a decision to “run the math” became a pivotal step into leadership on her own terms. By purchasing Farnham Accountants & Advisors, she stepped fully into ownership, navigating risk, debt, and the realities of leading a business forward.
How I Built the Largest Daycare Network in North America All While Raising Eight Kids
For Victoria Sopik, CEO & Co-Founder of Kids & Company, building the largest daycare network in North America began with a simple but powerful question: What if there were a better way for working parents? By combining entrepreneurship with motherhood, Victoria built a company rooted in flexibility, access, and practical solutions, all while raising eight children.
New Videos Drop Every Two Weeks
Stay tuned as women founders from across industries share the decisions that shaped their businesses and the markets they move.
Coming Soon
Cheryl Kerr
Medex Health Services
On risking it all through self-financing before redefining growth with the right financial partner.
Hayley Mullins & Sarah Cox
Joeyband
On the challenges of funding and sustaining a women-founded health innovation.
Dr. Woganee Filate
Lume Women + Health
On the realities of navigating entrepreneurship as a Black woman and reshaping women’s healthcare models.
