Jen & Kris chat with Izzy Sarrafzadeh, co-founder of Viv, an earth friendly period care brand that works to bring sustainable products to the hands of all menstruators. She talks about how how she quit her corporate America job to pursue her passion, building products with knowledge for their customer, the importance of normalizing discussions around periods, and more!IG: @vivforyourv
Jen & Kris chat with Darielle Teitelbaum, founder of Awe Legal and Awe Contracts. She is a business lawyer in Toronto that focusses on working with athletes, artists, wellness professionals and entrepreneurs. They chat about how she transitioned from criminal law to becoming an entrepreneur, the importance of a solid contract for your business, the ins and outs of protecting yourself with a contract, and the normalization of the more difficult moments of being an entrepreneur. IG: @awelegal @awecontractshttps://www.awecontracts.com
Jen & Kris chat with Talia Massaroni, founder of Accessories by Talia which is a curated and bespoke collection of demi-fine and bridal jewelry. Talia shares how she transitioned from her 9-5 to a full-time entrepreneur, how getting her pieces in the hands of celebrities changed her business, the importance of networking, and advice to new and aspiring entrepreneurs. IG: @accessoriesbytalia
Jen & Kris chat with Michele Scarlet, founder of CORE studios and CORE FIT app. She talks about how she took the leap to open her own studio at the age of 22, the importance of self-care when you're an entrepreneur, how she launched her app in less than 2 months, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. IG: @michelescarletfit @CORE_FITONLINE
Jen & Kris sit down with Gilda and Dee, founders of luxurious swimwear brand, Feelyn Swim. They chat about keeping their friendship and business relationship separate, building brand awareness, helping women feel confident in swimsuits, how their business degrees helped build an e-commerce empire, and advice for future entrepreneurs.IG: @feelynswimTikTok: @feelynswimhttps://feelynswim.com
Jen & Kris sit down with one of the most sought out event planners and designers in the Greater Toronto area and beyond, Diana Pires. Diana talks about the struggle of balancing family and business, how to deal with "mom guilt", the importance of taking time for yourself, and tips for entrepreneurs. @dianapiresevents www.dianapires.com
Jen & Kris sit down with Hollie Hoadley, founder of Creative Solutions. Hollie talks about how her various experiences and different way of thinking, has helped her build a six-figure marketing agency, her struggles to get there, finding a group of like-minded women as a support system, and the secret to finding an agency that practices the right strategies.
Jen & Kris talk to Allison Larouche, Founder of Clome & Co. (Previously City Momma Style), about where it all began. Allison discusses her use of social media as a tool, balancing family, and her advice for future entrepreneurs.IG: clomeandco
Jen & Kris go solo and talk about how both of their businesses begun. They get into the highlights of entrepreneurship and the constant battle of the struggles that come along with it. Feeling the Imposter Syndrome? Haven't found your entrepreneurial people yet? This episode is for you.
Welcome to Episode 1 of Boss Up with Jen & Kris! Let's get to know each other. We're telling you all about where Boss Up came from and what it represents to us.