WOMEN REDEFINING Entrepreneurship in Alberta

By Women Redefining

If you can’t see it, you can’t be it. Women Redefining is dedicated to sharing the stories of women entrepreneurs in Alberta who are crushing stereotypes, disrupting industries, and taking on new challenges. Join us for inspiration, insight, and community in each episode.

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Doing Differently with Bobbie Racette

WOMEN REDEFINING Entrepreneurship in Alberta Jul 13, 2021

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Getting Creative with Stephanie Bakker-Hopf

In this final episode, Anita Kemp interviews Stephanie Bakker-Hopf, the Founder of Straight Arrow Consulting.

Stephanie is a talented podcast producer and master of branding, skills she learned during her time in the broadcasting & music industries. As a creative entrepreneur, Stephanie shares the struggles she and others in the creative space have experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a long lockdown without access to art and live music - integral to fostering connection and community - Stephanie shares her hope that our society will place higher value on supporting and funding entrepreneurs in the creative space.

The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) shares research and resources on women entrepreneurs in Canada as part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Learn more: Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter | wekh.ca

Website: https://www.straightarrow-consulting.com/

Social media handles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hopf-131a5098/

Twitter: @StephBakker_

Instagram: @StephBakker_

Facebook: stephanie.b.hopf

Jul 19, 202133:55

Growing Greener with Connie Stacey

In this episode, you’ll hear Shannon Pestun chat with Connie Stacey, the Founder and President of Growing Greener Innovations, Inc. a clean energy solutions company based in Edmonton.

Connie reveals that she always wanted to be an entrepreneur but didn’t believe she could, shares how her idea came to life, and the moment she knew she was going all in. In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Connie shares who has inspired her the most, how pitching competitions opened up new opportunities, the impact of perceptions and stereotypes, and the importance of being a role model.

Website: https://grengine.com/

Social media handles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growing-greener-innovations/

Twitter: @GGinnovations

Instagram: @growinggreenerinnovations

Facebook: @gginnovations

Jul 19, 202141:52

Lifting Others with Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo

Join us for this episode as Anita Kemp sits down with Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo, the CEO of Simply Ejibola Inc. and Founder of de Sedulous Women Leaders. Ejibola shares how a conversation with her sister changed her life, led her away from a career in banking and towards her own business. Today, Ejibola has expanded her sights beyond her own company. Through her network de Sedulous Women Leaders, Ejibola aspires to help women leaders grow and drive change through entrepreneurship.

Website: https://www.simplyejibola.com/| https://sedulouswomenleaders.net/

Social media handles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplyejibola/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/desedulouswomenleaders/

Twitter: @SimplyEjibola | @desedulouswomen

Instagram: @simplyejibola | @de.sedulouswomenleaders

Facebook: @SimplyEjibola | @de.sedulouswomenleaders

Jul 19, 202131:08

Doing Differently with Bobbie Racette

This week, Shannon Pestun talks to Bobbie Racette, the Founder & CEO at The Virtual Gurus and askBetty.

Bobbie gets real about life as an introvert, finding her calling, overcoming imposter syndrome, and reclaiming her power. After 170 rejections from investors and with $300 in savings, Bobbie has grown The Virtual Gurus into an award-winning company, recognized by Startup Canada and Forbes. Although the journey hasn’t always been easy for Bobbie, who calls entrepreneurship her medicine, her north star is clear.

Website: thevirtualgurus.com

Social media handles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-virtual-gurus

Twitter: @Bobbie_Racette | @virtual_gurus

Instagram: @virtual_gurus

Facebook: @yourvirtualgurus

Jul 13, 202136:08

Breaking Barriers with Lara Murphy

In this episode, Anita Kemp sits down with Lara Murphy, the Co-founder and Director of Business Development & Strategy at Ryan Murphy Construction.

Lara talks about how seemingly small events - odd construction jobs and an international journey into competitive soccer - changed the trajectory of her life. A chance meeting with Karen Ryan ultimately led to the creation of Ryan Murphy, an authentically diverse and inclusive construction business.

Lara Murphy

LinkedIn: @LaraMurphy

Twitter: @LaraLMurphy

Ryan Murphy:

Website: https://ryanmurphyconstruction.com

LinkedIn: Ryan Murphy Construction Inc.

Jul 13, 202138:48