Palak Loizides is the Founder & CEO of Embiria, a company that offers curated experiences and workshops designed to connect people and fuel creativity. Prior to starting Embiria in April 2017, she worked in the corporate world for over 10 years working in Communications and Events. And most notably managing the marketing and communications of the annual Toronto International Film Festival and launching Indigo's Plum Rewards Loyalty program.

Embiria runs an array of events mainly in the Toronto area - ranging from yoga, meditation, and even calligraphy workshops. Check out the website to learn more about the events and how you can participate.

Palak Loizides(Ep.5) -  Quitting Her Corporate Job And Launching Her Own Experiential Business

Jo-Anne is a writer, poet, and educator from Toronto, Canada. Jo-Anne has been writing poetry since the age of 12. Aside from writing poetry, Jo-Anne has worked alongside creative communities within the Greater Toronto Area. She has led creative writing workshops for York University and for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.

For several years, Jo-Anne dedicated her time to building platforms for young creatives to express themselves. By doing this, Jo-Anne discovered a passion for educating youth on utilizing the power of the written and spoken word. Her aim is to share her most authentic and transparent stories to inspire others to do the same.

To view more of Jo-Anne’s work, visit her website www.joannesantos.com and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @joanneswritings

Jo-Anne Santos (Ep. 6) - Finding Her Truth And Becoming a Self-Published Author

Chloe Chan is the founder of NØDI, a luxury fine snacks company inspired by her long-distance love story between Denmark and Canada. 

Prior to her venture, she had consulted for hundreds of companies like Grey Goose Vodka, Bacardi, ALDO Shoes, and BASF. Outside of balancing both her full-time job in software sales and owning a business, she enjoys reading about philosophy, exploring design and culture, and traveling. 

She also mentions that her secret to staying creative is keeping a notebook close by at all times - because inspiration can happen at any moment and she's always prepared to capture it.

Chloe Chan (Ep.7) - Building a Luxury Snack Business Inspired by Her Long-Distance Love Story

Do Well Dress Well creator, Chanèle McFarlane, talks building her career and lifestyle website to help women build their social capital - through personal branding and professional development. 

A multiple award-winning writer, speaker and community leader based in Toronto, Canada. She’s passionate about connecting women to the content, communities, and opportunities they need to become their most remarkable selves. She sits on the advisory board for the Toronto branch of Young Women in Business is also a member of Humber College’s Professional Advisory Committee for their Content Strategy program.

Chanèle McFarlane (Ep.8): How A Personal Branding Expert Built A Community Through Authenticity

Orianna Polo is the co-founder of Orietta Polo Collections. A mother-daughter luxury accessories brand from Italy based in Toronto. Through magazine features, boutiques, and online recognition, Orietta Polo has now expanded worldwide. Orietta Polo Collections has also had the pleasure of working with prestige brand manufacturers and suppliers such as Dior and Pollini. Orianna Polo is passionate about the creativity of art and design and her goal is to provide affordable yet, high-quality unique designs that are accessible to all fashion lovers.

Orianna Polo (Ep.9): How A Self-Taught Fashion Designer Co-Created A Luxury Fashion Brand

Jenny Jay travels around the world, finding and capturing stories wherever she goes. She is a cinematographer, photographer, and writer. She is also the founder and owner of The Double Jay Collective, a photography and videography studio based out of Toronto that helps brands create engaging, heartfelt, and sales-driven content. Whether she's behind the camera, documenting her travels, or working with her favourite brands, Jenny is an embodiment of what it means to be a true multimedia creator.

Jenny Jay (Ep.10): How She Forged Her Own Path Through Capturing Authentic Moments

A podcast featuring entrepreneurial women who've experienced feeling like outsiders and further share insights into how they built their businesses.

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