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Karen Wilson invites Lisa Van-Reeuwyk, a business coach who runs Bloom Business Development, to the show. Lisa is Karen’s own business coach and an entrepreneur, she understands the ups and downs of business and the power a positive mindset can have on success. Lisa started in a very different industry and career but through several traumatic setbacks, she started herself on a different path. Now she helps small business owners, focussed very much on empowering women, and takes joy in fostering valuable connections between friends and clients.  In this episode, Karen learns about Lisa’s passion for connecting people and how she works to set a positive tone for her day. Lisa shares secrets she has for setting genuine intentions and combating the snooze button. She also addresses the power that words have, especially the words we use towards ourselves, and how women especially need to feel more free to ask for help and task-share things not in their ‘genius zone’. It’s a powerful episode full of insight. About Lisa Van-Reeuwyk: Lisa Van-Reeuwyk of Bloom Business Development is a born and raised BC business coach, keynote speaker, educator, blogger, workshop leader, mom, and wife who goes to work each day feeling like a kid in a candy store. It makes her soul sing every day to live, work, and play in the coastal paradise of Vancouver, British Columbia. Lisa’s unique blend of sweet and savoury experience with roots in broadcast television enables her to support business development in key areas while mapping out the key performance indicators (KPI’s) for success. Entrepreneurs hire her so they can effectively make an explosive impact with their brand, build an authentic community while increasing revenues and profitability. Good people do good things with their money and our world needs more successful and influential change makers leading the way for a more inclusive and harmonious business culture. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Lisa Van-Reeuwyk: Bloom Business Design BloomLisa Blog Elizabeth Gilbert “shit sandwich” story “Tiny Habits” by BJ Fogg, PhD ___ Karen Wilson | podcast host / Karen C. Wilson Consulting: website | linkedin | facebook Lisa Van-Reeuwyk | Bloom Business Development: website | instagram | linkedin 

Karen Wilson invites Loreto Cheyne of Lola Designs to the show. Loreto is a graphic and brand designer by trade, but the pandemic afforded her the opportunity to pivot her business into her true passion – building connections through greeting cards.  Through fun designs, sassy sayings, and her own unique touch, Loreto’s greeting cards have not only given her business a new sense of purpose but have brought joy into the lives of her friends, family and her growing client base.   In this episode, Karen finds out the story behind Loreto’s business and how much personal fulfillment she gets from designing cards. Loreto shares how the art of sending a greeting card never goes out of style and reveals how the tangible gesture of cards becomes additionally meaningful in this digital age. About Loreto Cheyne: Loreto Cheyne is a graphic designer specializing in greeting card design which she creates through her company, Lola Design. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Lola Design Greeting Cards Brené Brown: “Creating Transformative Cultures” “Everything Is Figureoutable” by Marie Forleo Sue B. Zimmerman Anna Epp Photography: 50 Over 50 Project “Find Your Why” by Simon Sinek ___ Karen Wilson | podcast host / Karen C. Wilson Consulting: website | linkedin | facebook Loreto Cheyne | graphic designer: website | instagram | facebook 

After a five-year stint as a corporate account manager in the sock industry, Marisa Sheff knew she wanted to combine her passion for socks with giving back to the less fortunate. For each pair of socks purchased through her business, Sock Footage, a donation pair is provided in hopes that the person purchasing will donate them in-person or select one of the partner organizations for the socks to be donated to. Although other brands have similar models, Marisa encourages her customers to create conversations with homeless individuals by personally donating the socks. She does so with the belief that one person does have the power to change the life of a total stranger. Marisa Sheff doesn’t just sell socks. She sells meaningful connection and conversation with a purpose - to #PayItFootward. You can learn more about Marisa Sheff and Sock Footage here: Website: https://www.sockfootage.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sockfootageco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sockfootageco Twitter: https://twitter.com/sockfootageco

Stephanie is an independent education consultant who helps both kids and parents take ownership of their education through self-directed learning so they’re engaged, happy and confident in all areas of life, not just school. You can learn more about Stephanie Sewell here: Website: https://www.stephaniesewell.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieSewelIEducation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesewelleducation/

Chris Peacock is a Certified NeurOptimal® Trainer who uses Neurofeedback to help individuals reset their nervous system to help them cope with learning disabilities, anxiety, behavioural challenges, and more. This unique method of training the brain helps calm the central nervous system and helps the brain develop new neural pathways which help people feel better and prepare them for everyday situations.   You can learn more about Chris Peacock here: Website: https://2beinflow.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaNeuro/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/2beinflow/

Tanya Parker Wallace has wanted to be a lawyer since she was a child. She loves helping people and her work as a family mediator enables her to do just that. As a family law “peacemaker,” Tanya helps families going through divorce stay out of the courtroom and reach family agreements in a peaceful and in the least stressful way possible. You can learn more about Tanya Parker Wallace here: Website: https://www.pwfamilylaw.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tparkerwallace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwfamilylaw/

Robin Whitford is creative by nature. After selling her machine embroidery business she knew she wanted to have a creative business again. But it wasn’t until she saw a piece of rug hook art online that her business, Hooking Outside the Lines, came to fruition. Robin offers online rug hooking classes, sells supplies and teaches women all around the world how to be creative and express themselves through textile art. If you have ever thought about starting a business that focuses on expressing your creativity, you will want to tune in to hear Robin’s unique story. You can learn more about Robin and Hooking Outside the lines here: Website: https://hookingoutsidethelines.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hookingoutsidethelines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hookingoutsidethelines/

Simone Givney believes in life-long learning. Her businesses, Ingredior and Skill Fault, focus on business connections and partnerships, and knowledge and growth in business and in life. Through her work, Simone helps business owners raise their self-awareness through education and challenges them to think outside the box. In this episode, Simone and I chat about her fascinating journey into entrepreneurship, why she didn’t like the constraints of corporate life and shares how businesses can grow through connections and the right business opportunities.   Website: https://ingredior.com.au/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simoneandevents  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonegivney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonegivney/

You can learn more about Carole Blackburn’s services, programs and resources here: Website: https://www.caroleblackburn-lifecoach.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carole.BlackburnLifeCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroleblackburn.lifecoach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaroleCoach1 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/Carole_Blackburn/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkReAz_4r42FRvqXjWxneJQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blackburn-93318910b/ CG9e1FZrapsZyBwGq09r

You can learn more about Nicole and Little Acorn Creative Coaching here: Website: https://www.littleacorncreativecoaching.ca/ (https://www.littleacorncreativecoaching.ca/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleacornmusicmgmt (https://www.facebook.com/littleacornmusicmgmt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.littleacorn/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicole.littleacorn/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/littleacornmgmt (https://twitter.com/littleacornmgmt) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-littleacorn/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-littleacorn/) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/marienique/_saved/ (https://www.pinterest.ca/marienique/_saved/) YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6vWctSin2k_-k393FhyeQ/featured (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6vWctSin2k_-k393FhyeQ/featured)

You can learn more and connect with Anna and Total Mom Inc. here: Website: https://www.thetotalmomshow.ca/ (https://www.thetotalmomshow.ca/) and https://www.sinclaircreativeagency.com/ (https://www.sinclaircreativeagency.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTotalMomShow/ (https://www.facebook.com/TheTotalMomShow/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetotalmomshow (https://www.instagram.com/thetotalmomshow) and http://instagram.com/yourlegacylifestyle (http://instagram.com/yourlegacylifestyle) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/thetotalmomshow (https://www.pinterest.ca/thetotalmomshow) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetotalmomshow (https://twitter.com/thetotalmomshow) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNIlDP68pCxe3Cwn6kTVddw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNIlDP68pCxe3Cwn6kTVddw) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaasinclair/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaasinclair/)

Lori's specialty is helping people, from kids to adults, get out of their comfort zones and explore the realms where the magic happens. She does this through play and improv in a safe environment, free of judgment. Lori believes in marketing and communication should be genuine, forced, and, most importantly, fun! You can learn more and connect with Lori here: Website: http://www.lpplayworks.com (www.lpplayworks.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayworkswithLori/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlayworkswithLori/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-pearlstein-4662b7a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-pearlstein-4662b7a/)

This episode is a walk through lessons learned both in business and in marketing. Join Sherry Crummy and I as we explore the importance of planning, understanding the tools you're using, why you're using them, and inevitable adventures in choosing clients, and finding the sweet spot that is our area of specialty. Basically, we're two marketers geeking out about marketing and you can come along for the ride with us.  We also included a number of shout-outs to local businesses in our respective areas. Be sure to go to the full episode notes to check out these fantastic local businesses. And if you're not in the Ottawa/Carleton Place region of Ontario, see what's available to order online. Learn more and connect with Sherry: Website: https://crummymedia.com/ (https://crummymedia.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrummyMedia (https://www.facebook.com/CrummyMedia) Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantoprospersmallbusinesssupport (https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantoprospersmallbusinesssupport) Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrummyMedia (https://twitter.com/CrummyMedia) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrycrummy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrycrummy/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherrycrummy/ (https://www.instagram.com/sherrycrummy/) Full episode transcript: https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-14-sherry-crummy-on-marketing-and-business-lessons-learned (https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-14-sherry-crummy-on-marketing-and-business-lessons-learned)

If you’ve ever doubted your ability to do the things you most want to do, this episode is a must listen. Bibigi Haile, of Speakeasy.work, is a career and brand management coach with a mission to help women find their voice and step into their power. It all starts with figuring out what you truly want—and sometimes the answers surprise Bibigi’s clients.  Her work is about designing for change, empowering her clients to take ownership and act with intention on their path to discover and take that right next step.  You can learn more and connect with Bibigi here: Website: https://www.speakeasy.work (https://www.speakeasy.work) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448107702816329 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/448107702816329) LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bibigi-haile (www.linkedin.com/in/bibigi-haile) Full episode transcript: https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-13-bibigi-on-helping-women-step-into-their-power (https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-13-bibigi-on-helping-women-step-into-their-power)

It’s been just over 10 years since I met Lara Wellman on Twitter, and her life and business today is radically different than it was in the summer of 2010, primarily because she’s made intentional decisions about how she wants to grow her business to fit within her life. It’s the unwavering belief that a business should promote freedom, not shackle a business owner to the work, that drives the work Lara does with her clients.  You can learn more and connect with Lara here: Website: https://www.thebiz.studio (https://www.thebiz.studio) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebizstudio (https://www.facebook.com/thebizstudio) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/larawellman (https://www.twitter.com/larawellman) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larawellman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/larawellman/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebizstudio (https://www.instagram.com/thebizstudio) Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/202990647415055/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/202990647415055/) Full episode transcript: https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-12-lara-wellman-on-building-business-to-fit-the-life-you-want (https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-12-lara-wellman-on-building-business-to-fit-the-life-you-want)

Evelyn Watts is one of the most talented product marketers I know. But she's also got some mad skills with jewelry. So, Evelyn started Wavy Nettles, a part-time labour of love that fills a creative need. While some people consider side gigs to be "optional" for the people who choose to pursue them, they're often a way to do the kind of work you don't have the freedom to do because your boss has other plans.  Be sure to check out what's available for the holidays from Wavy Nettles: Website: https://wavynettles.com/ (https://wavynettles.com/) Use "smallbutmighty2020" for 10% off your 2020 holiday order! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wavynettles (https://www.facebook.com/wavynettles) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynwatts/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynwatts/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavynettles/ (https://www.instagram.com/wavynettles/) Full episode transcript: https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-11-evelyn-watts-on-going-from-serial-hobbyist-role-to-side-gig-success (https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-11-evelyn-watts-on-going-from-serial-hobbyist-role-to-side-gig-success)

Getting up in front of an audience isn’t easy. Being able to do it well and tell a cohesive, compelling story is even harder. Alex Keenan, a public speaking coach and communications consultant—and owner of Stage Light Communications—helps people push through the fear so they can have the impact they were meant to have. Being a speaker isn’t always the goal. Telling a story is a skill that has immense value in so many places in the business world. Building that confidence to get up on stage and speak can be a springboard to help you speak up when it’s needed most in other contexts.  You can learn more and connect with Alex here: Listeners can go to Alex's website and download her free speech writing cheat sheet. And anyone who signs up for one-on-one coaching before December 1, 2020 will receive 20% off! Website: https://stagelight.ca (https://stagelight.ca) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StageLightCommunications (https://www.facebook.com/StageLightCommunications) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrakeenan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrakeenan/) YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCRIXL11O608vVB9FNQZybdQ (https://youtube.com/channel/UCRIXL11O608vVB9FNQZybdQ) Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StageLightCommunications (https://www.facebook.com/groups/StageLightCommunications) Full episode transcript: https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-10-alex-keenan-on-pushing-through-fear-to-make-an-impact (https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-10-alex-keenan-on-pushing-through-fear-to-make-an-impact)

One of the best parts of my conversation with Colleen Kanna is hearing her determination to do something so different out of a sincere desire to help others. The result has been that her work resonates beyond what she expected.  In this episode, Colleen shares the story of COKANNA as well as her thoughts on women, fashion (fast and slow), and the evolution of workwear. Attitudes and minds have been changing for years, but the events of 2020 may be accelerating the transformation.  And that’s pretty exciting for businesses like COKANNA that are focused on sustainability and simplicity. Website: https://cokanna.ca/ (https://cokanna.ca/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cokannaca (https://www.facebook.com/cokannaca) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pensatta (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pensatta) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cokannadesigns/ (https://www.instagram.com/cokannadesigns/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC47YnKrFg2zOJQqPxjq88YQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC47YnKrFg2zOJQqPxjq88YQ) Special offer for Small But Mighty listeners: Use SMALLBUTMIGHTY to get 10% off the https://cokanna.ca/product/lynne-pant-2/ (Lynne pant from COKANNA). Full episode transcript: https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-9-colleen-kanna-on-merging-fashion-function-and-comfort (https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-9-colleen-kanna-on-merging-fashion-function-and-comfort)

Sam Razzaghi is the designer behind the brand new (soon-to-be-launched) Pensatta Bag. Like so many women, Sam still works full time as she builds this business, working late in the evenings to bring her creation to the market of women who are excited to finally have a bag that checks all the right boxes—naturally, it took an engineer to make it happen. As an immigrant to Canada, Sam is driven to do more than simply make money selling bags. She wants to connect and empower women, help them build and fortify the resilience they already possess.  Be sure to listen in on Sam’s story in this episode and follow her to hear all the news about Pensatta! Website: https://pensatta.com/ (https://pensatta.com/) Shop: https://pensattabag.myshopify.com/ (https://pensattabag.myshopify.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pensattabag (https://www.facebook.com/pensattabag) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pensatta (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pensatta) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pensatta/ (https://www.instagram.com/pensatta/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYuKQwsfbx0PCNPHqenSA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYuKQwsfbx0PCNPHqenSA) Full episode transcript: https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-8-sam-razzaghi-on-helping-women-carry-less (https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-8-sam-razzaghi-on-helping-women-carry-less)

When you own a business, you have to be intentional about designing your whole life, including the business because it’s never separate (not that work is for corporate workers, for that matter). In this episode, learn how Lydia Di Francesco, a Stress-Reduced Fat Loss™ Practitioner, has taken her lessons learned through these struggles to come out better than ever. It was no surprise to me to learn Lydia has a marketing background (well, it kind of was—not sure how I missed that little detail given how long we’ve known each other!) When I think of small businesses I’ve followed, Lydia’s marketing has always been consistent, confident, and well done.  Whether it’s business models, discovering her ideal client, or sharing how she burned out (and then recovered), her openness in talking about her business journey with a few different kinds of curves along the way is well worth your time. Be sure to follow Lydia in all the places here: Website: https://www.fithealthy365.com/ (https://www.fithealthy365.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fithealthy365 (https://www.facebook.com/fithealthy365) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fithealthy365/ (https://www.instagram.com/fithealthy365/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/fithealthy365 (https://twitter.com/fithealthy365) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiadifrancesco/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiadifrancesco/) Full episode transcript: https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-7-lydia-di-francesco-on-avoiding-burnout-finding-your-niche (https://www.karencwilson.me/blog/small-but-mighty-episode-7-lydia-di-francesco-on-avoiding-burnout-finding-your-niche)