Founder In Progress

2C Media Inc.

Founders In Progress is a documentary-style podcast that captures the raw, real, and often messy journey of building something from nothing. Formerly known as The Filming In Progress Podcast, this rebrand deepens our commitment to the core idea: that the founder’s journey is never a clean highlight reel—it’s a work in progress. Each episode features intimate, long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business leaders. Through unscripted storytelling and unfiltered dialogue, guests share not just their wins but their doubts, pivots, and personal evolution. We unpack the emotional insights behind bold decisions and the business pragmatism required to keep going when no one’s watching. This is a podcast for those building with heart, leading with honesty, and chasing mastery in both business and life. Whether you're a seasoned founder, an aspiring builder, or someone who simply values the truth behind success, Founders In Progress offers stories that resonate, questions that matter, and moments that remind you: you're not alone in the process.

  1. The Mistake That Makes Your Business Impossible To Sell

    1 ngày trước

    The Mistake That Makes Your Business Impossible To Sell

    In episode 113, we sit down with Matt Aubin, who has been running Keen Creative for over two decades, to talk about his journey as a creative entrepreneur, business owner, advisor, and community builder. Matt shares how his early days as a photographer shaped the way he sees business, creativity, leadership, and problem-solving. He also opens up about building culture, learning from failure, knowing when to close a business, and why entrepreneurs need strong communities around them. We also dive into Matt’s work with Climbing for Change, a nonprofit built around doing hard things, raising money for local charities, and showing people what they are capable of. From exit planning to leadership, imposter syndrome, and the lessons that come with entrepreneurship, this conversation is full of honest insight for anyone building something meaningful. LEARN MORE about Matt Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keencreative/ - https://www.instagram.com/matt.aubin/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattaubin/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/keen-creative/ Website - https://keencreative.com/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

    1 giờ 6 phút
  2. The Chocolate Scientist: “Chocolate Isn’t Junk Food, It’s Fuel”

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    The Chocolate Scientist: “Chocolate Isn’t Junk Food, It’s Fuel”

    Episode 113 features Kristyn Carriere, founder of Seven Summit Snacks, a chocolate brand built for adventure, endurance, and everyday fuel. In this episode, Kristyn shares her journey from professional figure skating with Disney on Ice, to working in chocolate science at Cadbury, to launching her own CPG brand after a life-changing moment. She opens up about building Seven Summit Snacks from the ground up, navigating manufacturing challenges, growing a loyal community, and redefining chocolate as fuel for athletes, adventurers, and anyone chasing something bigger. We also dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, working with family, expanding into new markets, and why word-of-mouth and community are still some of the most powerful tools a brand can have. If you’re a founder, athlete, or someone building through uncertainty, this conversation is full of honest lessons on resilience, product-market fit, and staying committed to the vision. LEARN MORE about Kristyn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/7summitssnacks/ - https://www.instagram.com/xtynspix/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyncarriere/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seven-summits-snacks/ Website - https://sevensummitssnacks.com/?view=abconvert-index-r07shVnb&_abr=1 FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

    57 phút
  3. April Hicke: The Truth About Founder Burnout No One Says Out Loud

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    April Hicke: The Truth About Founder Burnout No One Says Out Loud

    April Hickey, founder of Toast, joins us for Episode 110 to talk about burnout, leadership, and the pressure of building a company while trying to stay grounded. As seen on TEDx, April shares her idea of “the box” — the labels we place on ourselves and others that can quietly limit what we believe is possible. She explains how those boxes show up in leadership, entrepreneurship, mental health, and even the way we define success. In this conversation, April opens up about burning out in the first year of building Toast, what it felt like to lose excitement for the work she once loved, and why rest eventually became part of her strategy as a founder. She also talks about setting real boundaries, balancing purpose and profit, leading with psychological safety, building a team with trust, and creating a work environment where people can perform in the way that works best for them. This episode is an honest conversation about ambition, burnout, self-awareness, neurodiversity, and what it really takes to build a company without losing yourself in the process. LEARN MORE about April Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aprilhicke/ - https://www.instagram.com/try.toast/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilhicke/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/trytoast/ Website - https://www.trytoast.ca/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

    1 giờ 2 phút
  4. Do This Instead of Traditional PR to Grow Your Brand

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    Do This Instead of Traditional PR to Grow Your Brand

    In Episode 107, filmed in Monterrey, Mexico, we sit down with Paola, the first Entrepreneur Agent of PR in Latin America and the United States, to explore the real meaning of visibility, trust, and connection in the entrepreneurial world. Paola shares how she built her business during the pandemic, why PR is about more than social media, and how founders can use media, podcasts, events, and storytelling to build credibility in the real world. She also opens up about burnout, personal branding, intuition, and the challenges of building a company around your own name. We also discuss Paola’s book, which dives into the Mexican startup ecosystem and the honest stories behind some of the country’s most important entrepreneurs. Throughout the conversation, Paola offers a grounded look at what it really takes to build trust, create meaningful connections, and stay human in a fast-moving business world LEARN MORE about Paola Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paolavillarrealc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolavillarrealcarvajal/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/paola-villarreal-entrepreneur-agent/ FOLLOW US on social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/2cmadeit/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/2CMadeIt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2cmadeit/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/2cmediainc Website - https://2cmedia.ca Want to raise a ruckus? Send us a message at https://www.2cmedia.ca/contact

    1 giờ

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Founders In Progress is a documentary-style podcast that captures the raw, real, and often messy journey of building something from nothing. Formerly known as The Filming In Progress Podcast, this rebrand deepens our commitment to the core idea: that the founder’s journey is never a clean highlight reel—it’s a work in progress. Each episode features intimate, long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business leaders. Through unscripted storytelling and unfiltered dialogue, guests share not just their wins but their doubts, pivots, and personal evolution. We unpack the emotional insights behind bold decisions and the business pragmatism required to keep going when no one’s watching. This is a podcast for those building with heart, leading with honesty, and chasing mastery in both business and life. Whether you're a seasoned founder, an aspiring builder, or someone who simply values the truth behind success, Founders In Progress offers stories that resonate, questions that matter, and moments that remind you: you're not alone in the process.