Podcasts by Ladies Who Launch
Entrepreneurs Alyssa Berry and Dakota Kidby engage in casual and insightful conversations on business and life.
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01 - COVID-19 got you down? from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.158156
COVID-19 got you down? Ladies who Launch consists of two Calgary-based entrepreneurs who love to chat about the messiness that is life. We didn't expect this to be our first episode, but tune-in...
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08 - Tackling Food Addiction and Emotional Eating with Amber Romaniuk from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.134057
Do you find yourself racing to the fridge or pantry when you’re feeling down or upset? Have you ever looked down and realized you've eaten an entire pint of ice cream and have no idea how it hap...
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10 - Marketing and Social Media 2.0 for 2020 from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.124792
Tune-in with Alyssa and Dakota as they explain what a business wall is, how to assemble, re-assemble and maintain your biz wall and what social media trends are top of mind as we enter the latte...
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12 - Who's The Influencer? from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.116917
Influencer marketing has become very popular over the last five years. Due to its newness, there are many pitfalls brands and influencers face when working together. Join Dakota and Alyssa as th...
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19 - Holiday Giving, Locally from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.092976
Join Alyssa and Dakota in episode 19 as we chat about the best kinds of giving this season + a few of our favourite local businesses you can grab some amazing gifts and inspiration from!
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21 - F*ck Resolutions from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.087047
In the first episode of 2021, Alyssa and Dakota talk about why they aren't making resolutions and provide some personal thoughts on where they want their businesses to go in 2021 and how they in...
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23 - 2021 Tips and Trends in the World of Marketing from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.078485
Today we're chatting about all things tips and trends for 2021!
Tune-in for juicy details about establishing a clear and concise marketing direction for 2021.
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25 - What does a she-covery look like? A conversation with Carla Link from YW Calgary from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.070046
Join Alyssa and Dakota for a conversation with a very special guest around how the pandemic has affected women and their families and what a "she-covery" looks like as we navigate coming back fr...
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32 - Moving into a post-COVID work world from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.040378
As the world starts to open up and companies are expecting employees to come back to the office, Alyssa and Dakota discuss the changing workplace and how employees have the power to determine th...
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34 - The show about nothing from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.029340
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we talk about an absolute mish-mash of stuff before taking off for a much needed break.
Book mentioned: Manifesto for a Moral Revolution by: Jacqueline Novogra...
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36 - Don't Google Divorce Alberta, Do This Instead>with guest Zeina El-Sayed from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.016563
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we chat with someone who is changing the way divorce proceedings are occurring in Alberta, for the better!
Today we're chatting with Zeina El-Sayed about her busi...
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38 - The World is Literally Burning, How are you Going to be a Good Leader? from 2023-12-13T15:30:17.004994
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we rant about the talent crisis in Alberta, what it means to be a good leader, what to look for in a new job and more!
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45 - Will the Real Social Media Please Stand Up from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.971603
In this week's episode, Alyssa and Dakota rant about Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday promotions and campaigns as well as talk about how social media is getting more complicated tha...
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47 - Levelling up your life in 2022 from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.959548
2022 is finally here and it's time to #levelup, friend. Whether it be your business model, your self-care model (yup, that's a thing!) or the way in which you conduct relationships (with others ...
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49 - An Insider's View of Influencer Culture from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.948077
We are all participants and contributors to influencer culture. But what does it mean to be an influencer or work with influencers? This week Alyssa and Dakota are joined by Carlee Krtolica.
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51 - The Evolution of Dating and Entrepreneurship from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.933519
Surround yourself with those who fill your cup; not drain it.
People change over time and relationships, whether personal or professional change too. Alyssa and Dakota discuss the continu...
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58 - The Bullsh*t of Doing It All from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.902394
Do you feel like you need to do it all? And what does that even mean?
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we demystify the bullshit of doing it all and why doing it all results in burnout and unhapp...
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60 - We're not ok, get your pitchforks ready, we ride at dawn from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.891315
On today's episode Alyssa and Dakota rage about the current state of North America and the USA in particular w the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
If you are someone who needs support, we are AL...
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62 - Post-pandemic hiring shift from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.880143
Join Dakota and Alyssa as we discuss the job market post-pandemic, nuances of being a contractor or an employee and how to harness "flow state" when trying to get work completed in short periods...
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69 - Did you know there's a Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce? from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.848161
The fact a Women's Chamber of Commerce is necessary in 2022 says everything about the patriarchal structure of business, entrepreneurship and politics.
Join Dakota and Alyssa as we welcom...
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71 - Hustle culture or do you just love your job? from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.837276
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we unpack the difference between the toxic North American hustle culture and pure passion for a job you love!
We also talk about the sh*t show that is the social ...
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73 - Entering 2023 With Boundaries and No BS from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.825738
2023 kicks off with Dakota and Alyssa discussing plans to scale their businesses this year, along with some candid chat about moving on from clients that you no longer align with or aren't filli...
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75 - Get your BBBF's together for a fuller life from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.815987
You know what a BFF is - Alyssa and Dakota are taking it further with BBBF's - tune in to learn what they are and how to get them for a fuller and more inspirational life!
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77 - All our single ladies (put your hands up!) from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.805775
All the single ladies... in this episode Alyssa and Dakota discuss the disparity that comes alongside being a woman in all things - even groceries!
Tune-in and tell us what you think!
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84 - Short-term optimization tactics for business growth from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.780574
Running a business is more than just your five year business plan. It is managing day to day priorities, timelines and never ending tasks which can become overwhelming and exhausting.
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86 - What's wrong with my brain? from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.770083
Let's get real about mental health challenges, the onslaught of ADHD diagnosis in the past few years and open up about how our brains really work.
It’s terrifying to talk about our feelin...
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88 - Being successful by making big, scary decisions from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.759037
Many of us are feeling in a rut. The pandemic has “ended” for many but for entrepreneurs, business may not be back to normal. Sometimes making big life decisions are what need to happen to shake...
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Taking Time to Rest - See You Soon! from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.732409
Aly B and DK are BURNT OUT! We're taking a two week break and we'll be back on Dec 6th.
Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entrepreneurs who want to run successful businesses withou...
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95 - The Impacts of Negative Mindset and How to Elevate Your Self-Talk from 2023-12-13T15:30:16.726493
We all struggle with negative self-talk throughout our lives and careers. How you deal with that talk can be your greatest success.
In this episode, Dakota and Alyssa discuss their struggl...
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94 - Are you"future fit"in your career? from 2023-10-25T07:00
This week, Margo Purcell, CEO of InceptionU joins Alyssa to discuss the changing landscape of the digital economy and how InceptionU is assisting many wanting a career change into the tech secto...
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93 - Taking Care of Yourself and Your Business - Who's Your Body Double? from 2023-10-11T07:00
Join Dakota for this mini-episode to go over best practices and trial and error in how to solo-prenuer with a back-up plan.
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92 - GenX women: the no longer silent and forgotten generation from 2023-09-27T07:00
GenX is the smallest generation and hisorictally have been ignored for the Boomer vs. Millennial fight. This generation has always punched well above its weight as early adopters on technology a...
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91 - Guess who is responsible for your success? YOU. That's right, only YOU! from 2023-09-13T07:00
Women are notoriously unwilling to reach for the next rung of success. Whether in your career by not feeling you’re qualified for that promotion, in your life by making the decision to travel or...
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90 - Taking a mental fast for more brain power and a clearer head from 2023-08-30T07:00
What is a mental fast and how can it help alleviate all the digital noise? Let’s be honest, we are all addicted to our phones. Whether it is checking emails, watching videos or obsessively check...
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89 - The current state of social media. Threads. For real? from 2023-08-16T07:00
“What is happening with social media?” is a question that most of us are asking ourselves daily. It seems that the tech giants and their cuckoo CEOs are doing everything they can to ruin our exi...
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87 - Five things every woman entrepreneur should have when starting a business from 2023-07-19T07:00
Join us in this listicle style episode where we discuss five major things you didn’t know you needed when starting a business. We understand listicles are a bit out of date but it worked best fo...
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85 - It’s June! Time for a business and life check in from 2023-06-21T07:00
It it well-known that Alyssa and Dakota are no fans of New Year’s resolutions but are big proponents of continual goal setting throughout the year as situations change.
June always seems c...
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83 - Our favourite tech tools from 2023-05-24T07:00
Software plays a vital role in today’s society. Whether it’s as basic as emails, to the current discussions around artificial intelligence, we are bombarded with content daily.
As the eco...
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82 - What is your brand? from 2023-05-10T07:00
As the famous quote from Bill Gates states, “your brand is what people say about you when you aren’t in the room.” Developing your brand is the first step when starting any business. If you can’...
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81 - The Root of it All - a documentary we all need to consume from 2023-04-26T07:00
Join Dakota today as she is joined by Kimbery Gray and Kalyn Edworthy to discuss their new documentary, The Root of it All. The Root of it All is a film about a disconnected urbanite who is curi...
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80 - When an issue becomes a crisis from 2023-04-12T07:00
Every business owner deals with several issues daily - it’s when one of those issues turns into a crisis that problems can arise. Alyssa walks us through the difference between an issue and a cr...
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79 - Are to-do lists making you feel less productive? How to tie your to-do’s back to your purpose from 2023-03-29T07:00
Alyssa and Dakota are f*ing terrible time managers. Throw in a little ADHD and this is even harder to navigate. Are you also terrible at time management and require constant flow state apps to s...
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78 - Show me the money, honey from 2023-03-15T07:00
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we talk about being a woman and how our gender adversely affects access to money, capital in general and also, some of the things Alyssa and Dakota have personally been...
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76 - AI...WTF?? from 2023-02-15T08:00
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is an everyday part of our lives in 2023. If you use Grammarly to help compose your content and emails or utilize self-checkout at retail stores you are utilizing AI...
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74 - Business and Life Lessons from 2022 from 2023-01-18T08:00
2022 was a ride. With many ups and downs, it definitely left its mark on all of us.
In this episode, Alyssa and Dakota discuss some of the hard lessons they learned about their businesses...
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72 - Gift Guide from 2022-12-21T08:00
It's that time again!
Join the Ladies who Launch for a roundup of local experiences and gifts!
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70 - Foraging your way back to nature with Andi from Saint Alchemy from 2022-11-23T08:00
Andi is a nature-loving, star-gazing, free-spirited, forest witch. Their academic background in environmental science and personal connection to astrology and earth magic informs everything they...
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68 - Does anyone know what they want to be when they grow up? from 2022-10-26T07:00
Our parents worked for 30 years in the same job or with the same company, were married at 21, and had kids at 23. It was a different time but many of us feel pressure to be our parents and wonde...
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67 - Are five-year plans even relevant anymore? from 2022-10-12T07:00
We know that planning for your business growth is essential but in today's fast-changing world navel gazing too far into the future may actually be a detriment.
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66 - The importance of nurturing your community from 2022-09-28T07:00
Join Alyssa and Dakota for his mini-episode on the importance of your community and how to access them!
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65 - Getting Paid for Your Passion from 2022-09-14T07:00
Join Alyssa and Dakota for a mini-episode as we unpack the Quiet Quitting effect that happened this past August and why this should come as no surprise to overbearing corporations who are still ...
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64 - LWL Book, Podcast and Music Recommendations for 2022 from 2022-08-31T07:00
It's time for a book (and other) dump! Tune-in as Alyssa and I highlight all of the things we're tuning into lately! We cover off some great fiction beach reads, orgasmicn enlighgteniment and ho...
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63 - Killing it (or not) in quarter four from 2022-08-17T07:00
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we talk $h%T the year, what's coming, the bat-shit-crazy that everyone seems to be experiencing and also, try to get positive about Q4.
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61 - To all our 5k fans, thank you for showing up and listening! from 2022-07-20T07:00
What can we say, we love you guys! Thank you for listening and tuning-in!!!!!
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59 - Body Positivity with Body by Chai from 2022-06-22T07:00
Victoria's Secret is not really a secret. That brand has wreaked havoc on our body image for decades. All those who identify as women deserve amazing lingerie and a positive experience shopping ...
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57 - Social Media 2022: Posting With Intention from 2022-05-25T07:00
Are you getting stuck in the matrix of content production? Filming transition after transition and having no heart in the game?
Tips to bring intention and passion back to your social med...
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56 - Know when to hold'em or fold'em when it comes to your business from 2022-05-11T07:00
COVID has wreaked havoc on small businesses and created much existential dread for many entrepreneurs, including Alyssa and Dakota.
This week Alyssa and Dakota provide insights on when yo...
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55 - The show about nothing...again from 2022-04-27T07:00
Dakota and Alyssa had some things on their mind this week. They cover service pricing and why charging for expertise is more important than charging for tactics, moving to a more minimalist life...
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54 - saying no to burnout and f*ck yes to community with Mandy Balak from 2022-04-13T07:00
Join Dakota for a solo show as she speaks to one of the OG's of Calgary's marketing, PR and coaching scenes. Mandy is the creator of the former Branded Magazine, It's Date Night (which now spans...
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53 - An Insider's View of Influencer Culture - Part 2 from 2022-03-30T07:00
Alyssa and Dakota welcome back Carlee Krtolica of Styled to Sparkle to delve deeper into influencer culture. We touch on vanity metrics, PR events and the sometimes entitled, childish behaviour ...
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52 - Being a Boundary Boss from 2022-03-16T07:00
The last time you tuned into Ladies who Launch, we talked all about relationships and how they can go ary!
In this episode we're talking about how you can hone the power of boundaries to ...
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50 - Media Relations 101 from 2022-02-16T08:00
Episode 50!
Can you believe it?
A big shout out and thank you to everyone who has supported us in getting to yet another milestone on Ladies who Launch!
In today's episode Alys...
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48 - Manifesting a better 2022? from 2022-01-19T08:00
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we dive into mood boards, manifesting and cultivating more positivity, what we've tried, our thoughts and more!
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46 - Jeff Bezos doesn't need your money; your local economy does from 2021-12-22T08:00
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44 - Your Work Doesn't Own You from 2021-11-24T08:00
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we discuss prioritizing yourself, burnout, dealing with pivoting your business model for more work/life integration and a great rant on Calgary's hiring crises.
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43 - Brokering mortgages like a badass with Janelle Bentz from 2021-11-10T08:00
On this week's episode Alyssa and Dakota welcome friend and special guest Janelle Bentz, owner of Dominion Lending Centres Calgary, to the cast.
For all you small biz owners, this episode...
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42 - How much rest are you actually getting? from 2021-10-27T07:00
The anthem of 2021 has been "I'm f@#$%^% exhausted" for many. But why are we so tired, really? And can it be helped?
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we review and get inspired by an amazing Ted ...
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41 - Copy vs. content - yes they are different with Bridget Brown from 2021-10-13T07:00
Content, content, content that is what we hear all the time but so much content is tired and intended for long-form consumption. Copy is short, interesting and often catchy and intended to conve...
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40 - This is 40 from 2021-09-29T07:00
THIS IS 40! We can't believe it, this is our 40th episode and we have YOU and each other to thank for it.
Tune-in as we review the ups and downs of making Ladies who Launch come to life o...
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39 - Harnessing your personal brand with Kristen Dyck from Avro Creative from 2021-09-15T07:00
Join Alyssa, Dakota and guest Kristen Dyck as they chat about the importance of personal brand, why your personal brand reflects into your business and more!
Kristen's book suggestion can...
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37 - September is the new January from 2021-08-18T07:00
January 1 is widely considered the date for making resolutions and setting goals, but September is the real "new year."
In this week's episode, Dakota and Alyssa share why they believe Se...
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35 - Giving your wealth a badass makeover with Julie Shipley-Strickland from 2021-07-21T07:00
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we discuss how to clean up your finances, plan for the future and today's outlook on wealth with Julie Shipley-Strickland.
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33 - Community service, candy and Animal House - a conversation with Jyoti Gondek from 2021-06-23T07:00
Alyssa and Dakota were fangirling hard as they welcomed City of Calgary Councillor and Mayoral candidate Jyoti Gondek to Ladies Who Launch. Jyoti shares insightful stories of growing up an immig...
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31 - Getting Clear on Your Why and Other Profound Discoveries in Business from 2021-05-26T07:00
Do you know your "why" in terms of why you get up every day, run a business, or just your general passion points in life?
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we chat with local photographer, videogr...
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30 - The Burnout is Real from 2021-05-12T07:00
Feeling burnt out in all ways shape and form?
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we chat about why the #hustleculture is b@#$%%#$, how to combat social media burnout and more.
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29 - Building a Business That's Pandemic Proof from 2021-04-28T07:00
What have you learned about business over the last 1.5 years? Join Alyssa and Dakota as we continue the conversation about starting or continuing business in the midst of a pandemic.
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28 - Starting a Podcast in a Pandemic from 2021-04-14T07:00
We cannot believe it has been a full year since we launched our podcast last year in the midst of the pandemic!
In this episode, Alyssa and Dakota reminisce on lessons learned in launchin...
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27 - The Science of Storytelling with guest Colleen Stewart from 2021-03-31T07:00
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we chat with published author, entrepreneur and public speaker Colleen Stewart as she takes us through personal wins and challenges as well as explains the science behi...
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26 - Business and Dating with a Moral Compass from 2021-03-17T07:00
Both dating and entrepreneurship can be messy and exhausting. Targeting the right client and the right partner utilize similar methods of attraction. Join Alyssa and Dakota as they discuss how t...
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26 - Business and Dating with a Moral Compass from 2021-03-17T07:00
Both dating and entrepreneurship can be messy and exhausting. Targeting the right client and the right partner utilize similar methods of attraction. Join Alyssa and Dakota as they discuss how t...
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24 - Serving your community with your"why" from 2021-02-17T08:00
oin Alyssa and Dakota as we chat with one of Calgary's most influential foodies who (more importantly) has the biggest heart for her community. In this episode we dive into our "why", how powerf...
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22 - Exploring Endless Possibilities in Change with Stephanie Mitton from 2021-01-20T08:00
On today's episode Alyssa and Dakota are chatting with the formidable Stephanie Mitton, leader of Beacon North Strategies, Government Relations Advisor at Children First Canada, and the Co-Found...
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20 - Technology is the Future of Real Estate with Lindsay Skabar from 2020-12-23T08:00
Technology has put you in control of most areas of your life so why shouldn't the same rules apply to real estate?Lindsay Skabar, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Bode, Canada’s first o...
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18 - Is Podcasting the new Radio? with Alex Hochhausen from 2020-11-25T08:00
In this episode, Dakota and Alyssa are joined by Podcast expert and (our own podcast production savior) Alex Hochhausen to chat about the rise of podcasts and how Alex has turned podcasting edit...
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17 - Breaking up is Hard to do from 2020-11-11T08:00
In this episode, Alyssa and Dakota talk about client relationships, being thankful for being busy in 2020 (or lack thereof) while also getting a little bit emotional about the trials and tribula...
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16 - Creating Community on Instagram with Charmaine Jennings from 2020-10-28T07:00
Social media can be intimidating to many new entrepreneurs. Knowing how to create the best content is one thing, but how do you create an engaged community through your channels? Charmaine Jenni...
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15 - Your Gut is Connected to Your What? with Angell Kelly from 2020-10-14T07:00
Join Alyssa and Dakota as we talk to Calgary-based health and nutrition coach Angell Kelly about gut health, work/life integration, the new way to effect the entrepreneur hustle and more!
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14 - Scaling Up Your business with Lana Rogers from 2020-09-30T07:00:04
Scaling up your business can be one of the most exciting and scary parts of being an entrepreneur. Whether it's investing in an office space or hiring staff, the decisions can be overwhelming. Listen
13 - Integrating Your Personal and Professional Brands from 2020-09-16T07:00:06
So, you started your own business. What does this mean for how you represent yourself to clients, online and in your personal life?
In this episode, Dakota and Alyssa talk about their pro...
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11 - Traveling our Way Through Entrepreneurship from 2020-08-19T07:00:06
It's no secret that Alyssa and Dakota love to travel. And having the flexibility to travel played a large role in their decisions to become entrepreneurs. In this episode, they share tips on how...
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09 - A Re-Introduction of the Ladies Who Launch from 2020-07-22T07:00:14
We get it, we started this cast in a weird time, so here it is, the ladies behind the cast and what we're all about!
Learn more about Alyssa Berry and Dakota Kidby, their businesses and why...
07 - Practicing Empathy with Salima Stanley-Bhanji from 2020-06-24T07:00:12
Empathy the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Did you know that empathy is a skill that you can practice? Join Alyssa (solo this week) as she welcomes Salima Stanley-Bhanj...
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06 - Relationship Sh*t Shows from 2020-06-10T07:00:07
"Relationships (of all kinds) can be sh*t shows on the best of days. But how do they (and we) function when there are other factors involved outside of the regular messiness that is life? Dive i...
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05 - The"next economy"with Karen Ball from 2020-05-27T07:00:15
The global landscape is changing and communities and businesses need to adapt. Join Alyssa and Dakota as we chat with Karen Ball, owner of Karen Ball + Associates about the "next economy" and ho...
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04 - Navigating your communications strategy through a crisis with Melanie Nicholson from 2020-05-13T07:00
Working from home, balancing family life and trying to run your business while dealing with a pandemic is stressful both mentally and financially. Join Alyssa and Dakota as we chat with Melanie ...
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03 - Saying No to the Status Quo and Leaning In With Corey Sandquist from 2020-04-29T07:00
Life is hard. Period. It might sound depressing but it's a fact! It's how we frame our thought process that matters. Tune-in as Alyssa and Dakota chat about self-actualization, adversity, leanin...
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02 - Practicing Thoughtfulness with Tanya Koshowski from 2020-04-15T07:00
Being a thoughtful leader is one of the most important things you can be, both personally and professionally. Tune-in as Alyssa and Dakota chat with Tanya Koshowski, owner and consultant of Tany...
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