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Conversations with women entrepreneurs about the best and the most difficult parts of growing 7- and 8-figure businesses and chasing our Big Gorgeous Goals.

  1. Lori Weir: Scaling for Success in FinTech

    JAN 9

    Lori Weir: Scaling for Success in FinTech

    Send us a textWelcome to Figure Eight, where we feature inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs who’ve grown their businesses to seven and eight figures. Today, we’re joined by Lori Weir, co-founder and CEO of Four Eyes Financial, a fintech company. Lori, an experienced entrepreneur, began her journey in 1996. Her first venture was an adventure-based learning company in New Brunswick, inspired by a consulting project on incentive travel.Lori later transitioned into consulting, focusing on or...

    34 min
  2. Julie Ellis: Make 2025 Your BEST Year

    12/26/2024

    Julie Ellis: Make 2025 Your BEST Year

    Send us a textWhat if you could transform your biggest dreams into tangible achievements? Join me, Julie Ellis, as we journey through the art of setting and conquering big, gorgeous goals in a solo episode of Figure Eight. Drawing from my book "Big, Gorgeous Goals," I share actionable tools to help you turn ambitions into reality. Together, we'll explore the importance of aligning goals with personal purpose, making space for creativity, and embracing the urgency to redefine our paths. Discov...

    21 min
  3. Unlocking Potential with Kelsey Kitsch

    12/12/2024

    Unlocking Potential with Kelsey Kitsch

    Send us a textCanada's top woman entrepreneur, Kelsey Kitsch, takes center stage as she discusses her remarkable career path characterized by bold choices and relentless ambition. From an unorthodox application to the Ivy Business School to leading ventures in frontier industries like land development and psychedelic drug research, Kelsey's story is one of creativity and fearless exploration. Her "why not try?" attitude serves as a powerful lesson for aspiring entrepreneurs, demonstrating the...

    35 min
  4. Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker: Trailblazing Organic Snacks

    11/28/2024

    Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker: Trailblazing Organic Snacks

    Send us a textIn this episode, Julie interviews Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker, founder of DeeBee's Organics. Dionne shares her journey from a career in maternal-fetal toxicology to creating a successful organic snack company. They discuss the challenges Dionne faced in the retail landscape, her innovative approach to product development, and the importance of customer feedback. Dionne also emphasizes the value of coaching and mentorship in overcoming self-doubt and fostering growth. The episode high...

    33 min
  5. Margaret Coons: On Scaling Nuts For Cheese

    11/14/2024

    Margaret Coons: On Scaling Nuts For Cheese

    Send us a textMargaret Coons, the innovative mind behind Nuts For Cheese, takes us through her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from selling her artisanal vegan cheeses at a local farmer's market to conquering the grocery aisles across Canada and the U.S. Margaret shares her grassroots approach to retail, revealing the trials of negotiating listing fees and shelf space, and the valuable role supportive partners like Farm Boy have played in her success. You'll gain insights into the grocery ...

    33 min
  6. Meghan Walker: Learning to Fail Forward and Grow

    10/31/2024

    Meghan Walker: Learning to Fail Forward and Grow

    Send us a textJoin us on Figure Eight as we uncover the transformative journeys of women stepping into the entrepreneurial world from high-skilled professions. Our guest, Dr. Meghan Walker, a successful naturopath and business strategist, shares her unique insights on the challenges faced by "reluctant entrepreneurs," those who find themselves in business not by choice but through a calling to make a difference. We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of overcoming mindset hurdles and t...

    32 min
  7. Trena White of Page Two: Navigating the New Age of Publishing

    10/17/2024

    Trena White of Page Two: Navigating the New Age of Publishing

    Send us a textIn this episode Julie Ellis converses with Trena White, co-founder and co-CEO of Page Two, a non-fiction book publishing firm. Trena shares her journey from traditional publishing to establishing Page Two, emphasizing the shift to a hybrid publishing model that offers authors greater creative control. Trena also shares advice on adaptability, collaboration, and strategic leadership to scale your business.Trena White is co-founder and co-CEO of innovative book publishing fir...

    36 min
  8. Wendy Brookhouse: Helping Women Entrepreneurs Build Valuable Businesses

    10/03/2024

    Wendy Brookhouse: Helping Women Entrepreneurs Build Valuable Businesses

    Send us a textIn this episode of "Figure Eight," Julie converses with Wendy Brookhouse, an independent financial advisor specializing in women entrepreneurs. Wendy discusses her journey, the challenges of starting her own practice, and her unique approach to financial advising. Wendy also highlights the necessity of having a clear financial plan and the right team to support business growth. This conversation provides valuable insights into entrepreneurship, emphasizing mindset shifts and str...

    36 min
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Conversations with women entrepreneurs about the best and the most difficult parts of growing 7- and 8-figure businesses and chasing our Big Gorgeous Goals.

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  • Creator
    Julie Ellis
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Figure 8
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