Business Mentorship, Keepin’ It Real Trish Tonaj

Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real “Creating Engagement On and Off-Line” with Shelley Doyle

Episode #197

We will meet  a small business owner with 20 years experience in corporate communications, is a podcast host and social wealth expert 

Let’s find out more about more about how Shelley serves her community  creating engagement both on and offline.


Meet our guest from Victoria, British Columbia 

“Shelley Doyle is a Social Wealth Expert, dedicated to helping individuals and teams elevate and sustain their social wealth, online/offline – everywhere. Known for her interactive and impactful sessions, Shelley partners with Fortune 500 companies, post-secondary institutions, and non-profits, empowering them with actionable tools and strategies to cultivate connection in their work, life, and play. With 20 years in corporate communications, and a Social Science Master’s, Shelley also hosts the podcast “Rediscovering Connection” where she speaks to people on the cutting edge of connection.“


A few of the amazing things Shelley shared:
1) Definition of Social Wealth
2) Happiness Set Point
3) Inner Circle of Influence


Read Shelley’s story and connect here...


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Thank you for joining us…

We look forward to connecting with you next time for another edition of Keepin’ It Real.


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Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real “Creating Opportunities Through Life Experience” with Saril Vasquez

Episode #196

We will meet  a small business owner has taken her personal experience to develop and share a natural, healthy approach to overcoming hair loss.

Let’s find out how this entrepreneur has transitioned from the pharmaceutical industry to helping others find their “inner belle”

Meet our guest from West Palm Beach, Florida: 

“Saril Vasquez, a triple-certified functional practitioner, helping women reverse hair loss naturally by uncovering root causes. After a decade of personal hair loss and pharmacy experience, she turned to ancient remedies for a long lasting solution. Her students “rewind the aging clock” through nutrition, daily practices, and personalized supplements, gaining confidence and clarity. As CEO of Belle Organix LLC, her vision is to replace the stigma of hair loss with empowerment and hope. “


A few of the amazing things Saril shared:
1) Find your niche
2) Invest in yourself
3) Concentrate on positive outcomes


Read Saril’s story and connect here...

Don’t miss an episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel Business Mentorship; Keepin It Real or if your on the move our podcast is found on iTunes, Spotify, IHeart Radio and Amazon Music.

Thank you for joining us…

We look forward to connecting with you next time for another edition of Keepin’ It Real.

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Business Mentorship; Panel Discussion Part 2 of 2
Small Business and Community Impact
Keepin’ It Real - Do thriving businesses create thriving communities?

Episode #195

Welcome to this special edition of Keepin’ It Real, panel discussions with entrepreneurs who have shared their stories in our guest blog and join us to discuss topics trending in business…  Our guests are innovators, collaborators and small business owners who have successfully made the transition from corporate leader to business owner.

To help us explore the topic, I’d like to introduce you to our expert panel:
Virginia Burt,  Landscape Architect from Dundas, Ontario
Lynn McLaughlin, Author, Coach, Podcast Host,  Kingsville, Ontario
Tree Ryde, Human Behaviour and Leadership Coach Burlington, Ontario
John Williams, Author, Architectural Designer, Ancaster, Ontario


We explore the following questions:

1) Is your community within your geographic area, part of a global network or both? 
2) Volunteerism is one of the elements in vibrant communities - How are you and your team active in the community?
3) As a small business owner, are you involved in a mentorship program?
4) Marketing budgets and time are always a consideration, What impacts your decision when community groups ask for your support?
5) As your business continues to prosper, what do you feel will be an opportunity for growth in the future?   


I’d like to thank Virginia, Lynn, Tree and John for sharing their stories and point of view with our viewing and listening audience. We appreciate your contributions as business owners and wish you continued success as you lead by example and leave an impact in your communities.

We invite to you to connect with our panel guests:
Lynn McLaughlin
Tree Ryde
John Williams 


Don’t miss an episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel Business Mentorship; Keepin It Real or if your on the move our podcast is found on Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, IHeart Radio and Amazon Music

We thank all of our guests for participating in the series and look forward to connecting with you next time for another edition of Keepin’ It Real

Thank you for joining us!


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Business Mentorship;  Keepin’ It Real “A Family of Entrepreneurs” with Cathrin, Christoph and Daniel Blickling

Episode #194

We will meet three siblings who grew up  in a family of entrepreneurs and now each have their own businesses.

Let’s find out how growing up in an entrepreneurial family influenced their journey to self-employment.

Our guests are from Melbourne and Brisbane Australia

Cathrin is an author, workshop facilitator, director and founder of Wonderland Interactive Storytelling 
Christoph is a musician and founder of Pitch Wizard
Daniel is a tech executive and founder of TRVL.AI


A few of the amazing things Cathrin, Christoph and Daniel shared:

1) Allow it to be possible
2) Learn along the way
3) Doing it “My way”
4) Live life with an open hand
5) Investment = Value


Read Cathrin’s story and connect here...
Read Daniel’s story and connect here...


Don’t miss an episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel Business Mentorship; Keepin It Real or if your on the move our podcast is found on iTunes, Spotify, IHeart Radio and Amazon Music.


Thank you for joining us…

We look forward to connecting with you next time for another edition of Keepin’ It Real.


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Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real “Travel and AI” with Daniel Blickling

Episode #193

We will meet a business owner who’s created an app that assists with travel planning - see attractions with ease as your “Aussie Travel Planner”

Let’s find out why this aerospace engineer changed direction and became an entrepreneur combining his love for technology and innovation with travel.


Meet our guest from Brisbane, Australia:
“My back ground is Engineering, I graduated in Aerospace Avionics. In 2011, I moved to London and was fortunate enough to be placed in their graduate engineering program. Not long into the program I was given the opportunity to work in innovation and technology, this is where I discovered my passion for finding ways to use tech to help companies and people. In 2016 I moved back to Australia and started a tech consultancy, which ultimately got me the position of CTO at mOOvement, a corporate start up from Rabobank. My focus now is on www.TRVLR.ai and bringing it to the forefront of travel AI.”


A few of the amazing things Daniel shared:
1) Critical mindset finds solutions
2) Taking calculated risks
3) Finding investors


Read Daniel’s story and connect here...

Don’t miss an episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel Business Mentorship; Keepin It Real or if your on the move our podcast is found on iTunes, Spotify, IHeart Radio and Amazon Music.


Thank you for joining us…

We look forward to connecting with you next time for another edition of Keepin’ It Real.


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Business Mentorship; Panel Discussion Part 1 of 2
Small Business and Community Impact
Keepin’ It Real - Are These Business Relationships Symbiotic?

Episode #192

Welcome to this special edition of Keepin’ It Real, panel discussions with entrepreneurs who have shared their stories in our guest blog and join us to discuss topics trending in business…  Our guests are innovators, collaborators and small business owners who have successfully made the transition from corporate leader to business owner.

To help us explore the topic, I’d like to introduce you to our expert panel:

Susan Crossman  Book Editor, Speaker, Oakville, Ontario
Hilda Gan  Work Culture Expert, Podcast Host, Speaker Toronto, Ontario
Alexis Gladstone Leadership Coach and Speaker Chicago, Illinois
Darren Sanger-Smith Architectural Designer, Burlington, Ontario


We explore the following questions:

1) How have you strengthened connections in your community?
2) Is your community within your geographic area,  part of a global network or both?   
3) What has been your most rewarding collaboration?
4)  What impacts your decision when community groups ask for support?5) What do you feel will be an opportunity for growth in the future?  


I’d like to thank Susan, Alexis, Hilda and Darren for sharing their stories and point of view with our viewing and listening audience. We appreciate your contributions as business owners and wish you continued success as you lead by example and leave an impact in your communities.

We invite to you to connect with our panel guests:
Susan Crossman:
Hilda Gan
Alexis Gladstone
Darren Sanger-Smith

Don’t miss an episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel Business Mentorship; Keepin It Real or if your on the move our podcast is found on Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, IHeart Radio and Amazon Music

We thank all of our guests for participating in the series and look forward to connecting with you next time for another edition of Keepin’ It Real

Thank you for joining us!

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