Kickstart Connections BNV Media | Kickstart Coaching & Consulting

On today's episode of Kickstart Connections, Lucinda chats with Anna Townsend about the challenges, rewards and responsibilities of leadership. Anna is the owner of The Fitness Room, a boutique fitness studio based in Halifax where she leads a team of instructors and managers. She is a also a podcaster, wife and mother. 
To learn more about Anna and The Fitness Room:
Website: www.thefitnessroom.ca
Instagram: @thefitnessroomhfx (DM to request a free trial class!)
In the Kickstart Spotlight today is Lindsay Lewis, a sleep consultant who helps tired parents teach their babies to sleep independently through personalized support. 
More about Lindsay: 
Website: www.lindsaylewissleep.com
Instagram: @lindsaylewissleep
 
Contact Kickstart Connections! 
Website: www.kickstartconsulting.ca
Instagram & Facebook: @kickstartconnectionspodcast
Email: podcast@kickstartconsulting.ca

In today's episode of Kickstart Connections, Lucinda chats with Jason Davis, Founder of Ralli Marketing. Jason has built a reputation as a professional 2ic (second in command) through his ability to connect with entrepreneurs and help them achieve their vision through sound strategies, systems and execution. He and his team at Ralli specialize in helping entrepreneurs drive more web traffic and use their online presence to develop and grow their business. 
Connect with Jason & Ralli Marketing: 
Website: www.rallimarketing.com
Instagram: @rallimarketing
Email: jason@rallimarketing.com
In the Kickstart Spotlight this episode is Giselle Davis, a Halifax based photographer who specializes in wedding photography. 
Learn more about Giselle:
Website: www.giselledavis.com
Instagram: @giselle.davis
Email: info@giselledavis.com
Contact Kickstart Connections! 
Website: www.kickstartconsulting.ca
Instagram & Facebook: @kickstartconnectionspodcast
Email: podcast@kickstartconsulting.ca

Today on Kickstart Connections, Lucinda is joined in the studio by Mary McLean from The Compassionate Closet - an innovative boutique thrift store that raises important funds for Hospice Halifax. They discuss the concept of the unique social enterprise and how it supports the outstanding care givers at Hospice Halifax, and the loved ones of patients receiving end of life care in Nova Scotia.
In the Kickstart Spotlight is My Mothers Bloomers, a flower store in Halifax who generously supports Hospice Halifax.
 
Connect with My Mothers Bloomers:
Instagram: @mymothersbloomers
Website: www.mymothersbloomers.com
 
Learn more about The Compassionate Closet and Hospice Halifax: 
Instagram: @thecompassionatecloset @hospicehalifax
Website: www.thecompassionatecloset.ca www.hospicehalifax.ca
 
Contact Kickstart Connections:
Instagram & Facebook: @kickstartconnectionspodcast
Email: podcast@kickstartconsulting.ca
Website: www.kickstartconsulting.ca
 

In this episode of Kickstart Connections, Lucinda is joined in the studio by Cindy Mann and Julia LeVernois from the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. They discuss a few of the amazing benefits and opportunities the Chamber provides for small businesses and share some tips on networking and gaining exposure for your organization.
The Kickstart Spotlight is jam-packed with amazing local businesses this episode – make sure to check them out! To learn more:
·         Activate Her Awesome - https://activateherawesome.com/
·         Impact Leadership - https://www.impactleadershipteam.com/
·         Damsel Financial Coaching - https://www.damseloutofdebt.com/
·         Indigenous Treaty Partners - https://www.treatypartners.ca/
·         Nurtured Products for Parenting - https://www.nurtured.ca/
·         Esinam Counselling - https://www.esinamcounsellinginc.com/
 
To find out more about the Halifax Chamber:
Email: cindy@halifaxchamber.com or julia@halifaxchamber.com
Website: www.halifaxchamber.com
 
Contact Kickstart Connections!
Instagram & Facebook: @kickstartconnectionspodcast
Website: www.kickstartconsulting.ca
Email: podcast@kickstartconsulting.ca

In the latest episode of Kickstart Connections, Lucinda sits down with her own mentors: prominent Nova Scotian entrepreneur, Jim Wilson. Over the last 30+ years, Jim has been involved in numerous start-ups - including being the founder of Career Beacon in 1996. They discuss how their mentorship relationship began and Jim shares the impact of of a few of his mentors over the span of his career.
More about Jim: 
Website: www.wilsonhcadvisory.com
 
In the Kickstart Spotlight is Jeff Babineau of Babineau Visual Media. Jeff is an innovative digital creator who captures brand essence through photography, video, and stunning visual storytelling. To learn more about Jeff: 
Instagram: @babineauvisual
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Babineauvisual
Website: www.babineauvisualmedia.com
 
Contact Kickstart Connections!
Instagram & Facebook: @kickstartconnectionspodcast
Website: www.kickstartconsulting.ca
Email: podcast@kickstartconsulting.ca

In the first episode of 2023, Lucinda welcomes Rebekah Robinson into the BNV studio to share her own entrepreneurship history along with her top money management tips for the year ahead. Rebekah is a CPA and owner of Rebekah Robinson Accounting. She helps businesses manage all things financial including tax obligations, financial reporting, pricing strategies, and cash flow management.
In the Kickstart Spotlight this episode is Anna Townsend of The Fitness Room - a boutique fitness studio in Halifax that offers spin, pilates, barre, bootcamps and yoga classes daily. You can learn more about The Fitnesss Room: 
Instagram: @thefitnessroomhfx
Website: www.thefitnessroom.ca
Get in touch with Rebekah via email at: townsendbekah@gmail.com
Contact Kickstart Connections! 
Instagram & Facebook: @kickstartconnectionspodcast
Website: www.kickstartconsulting.ca
Email: podcast@kickstartconsulting.ca