Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast

Cindy Chang
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Join host Cindy Chang as she explores the inspiring stories of Canada's boldest business owners. Each episode dives into the stories of the person behind the businesses, exploring their motivations, challenges, and successes. Discover how these entrepreneurs leaned into fear and turned ideas into thriving businesses. Perfect for entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, or anyone who loves inspiring Canadian-focused stories, this podcast gets to the heart of who they are and what drives them.

  1. HACE 5 DÍAS

    Kaleb Laidman Built a Media Empire at Age 15

    Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [FILM] [ACTING] [FINANCING] [INDIGENOUS] [#38] From Teen Actor to Media Visionary: Kaleb Laidman’s Journey At just 10 years old, Kaleb Laidman stepped into the entertainment world as a child actor. By 15, he launched KalKaden Productions, a media company driven by purpose and creativity. Now 23, he's the co-founder of Catch Light Capital, a private credit firm backing projects across the arts and media industries. In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang sits down with Kaleb to talk about building a family-run business in a competitive industry, navigating the evolving media landscape, and why he believes the future belongs to creators who lead with values. You’ll hear: What it takes to grow a production company from the ground upHow Catch Light Capital is reshaping funding for media and the artsKaleb’s insights on collaboration, risk-taking, and long-term visionWhy meaningful storytelling still wins — and how to do it rightThis is a conversation about grit, growth, and rethinking what it means to lead in the creative world. 🎧 Listen now — and get inspired to build something bold. Website: https://www.kalkadenproductions.com/ IG: @KalKayden_Productions FB: @KalkadenProductions Linkedin: @KalKadenProductions @KalebLaidman

    43 min

  2. 10 SEP

    Not One Size Fits All: Creating Eyewear for Overlooked Communities with KayTran

    Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [RETAIL] [EYEWEAR] [DRAGONS DEN] [#37] In this episode of The Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang talks with Kathy Tran Riese, founder of KayTran Eyewear—a brand redefining fit and representation for Asian and ethnic facial features in the eyewear space. Kathy shares how a personal pain point during her MBA turned into a mission-driven business, now featured on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. She opens up about building a brand for overlooked communities, juggling entrepreneurship with motherhood, and overcoming a major health scare that reshaped her perspective. In this episode, you’ll learn: How KayTran Eyewear is filling a long-ignored gap in the marketWhat it really took to land a deal on national TVThe realities of hiring and scaling with purposeWhy authenticity and community are Kathy’s greatest business assetsIf you care about building a brand that reflects real people and real stories, this one’s for you. 👉 Tune in and get inspired to build boldly and inclusively.

    1 h y 20 min

  3. 27 AGO

    The Secret Weapon of the C-Suite: Inside Leisse Wilcox’s Leadership Playbook

    Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [COACH] [LEADERSHP] [#36] In this powerful episode of Fearless Entrepreneurs, host Cindy Chang sits down with Leisse Wilcox, a globally recognized leadership expert known as “the Secret Weapon of the C-Suite.” Leisse opens up about her journey from Montessori educator to leading consultant, sharing how she turned personal adversity—divorce, cancer, and deep transformation—into the fuel for her mission to reshape leadership from the inside out. They dive into what it means to lead with authenticity, emotional intelligence, and resilience in a world that’s constantly changing. If you’re ready to ditch outdated leadership models and become the kind of leader people genuinely want to follow, this episode is for you. ✨ Must-listen moments include navigating entrepreneurship, building confidence through small wins, intentional networking for introverts, and redefining success on your own terms. Instagram: Leisse Wilcox YouTube: Super Leisse LinkedIn: Leisse Wilcox

    1 h

  4. 15 AGO

    How Victoria Marshman Landed Two Dragons and Built a Slipper Empire

    Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [ECOMMERCE] [PRODUCT] [SLIPPERS] [#35] In this episode of The Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang chats with Victoria Marshman, the powerhouse behind Mave & Chez—a luxury slipper brand designed by women, for women. From her roots as a competitive dancer to securing a deal on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, Victoria shares how a simple idea turned into a booming, purpose-led business. Discover how she and co-founder Dani Kagan built a brand honoring their grandmothers, scaled a product business from scratch, and stayed grounded in legacy, giving back, and resilience—even in the toughest moments of entrepreneurship. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Victoria turned her performance background into entrepreneurial gritThe personal story that inspired Mave & Chez—and why starting with why mattersWhat it really took to pitch and land two Dragons on national TVHow to build a product-based brand rooted in mission, not just profitWhy mentorship, community, and social impact are key to lasting successIf you’re building something meaningful (or want to) this episode is packed with real, actionable insights on how to lead with heart, scale with intention, and build a brand that truly matters. 👉 Listen now and join the slipper revolution.

    1 h y 2 min

  5. 30 JUL

    Aaron Binder: Fair Wages, Small Business, and a Better Way Forward

    Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [Business] [Wages]  [#34]: In this episode of The Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang sits down with Aaron Binder — a Toronto-based entrepreneur, tourism leader, and national advocate for ethical employment. Aaron is a partner at Go Tours Canada and Segway of Ontario, celebrating 20 years in business, and he’s also a Director at the Better Way Alliance, Canada’s ethical employer network. 🎧 In this episode, you'll hear: How Aaron built a 20-year business by investing in people, not shortcutsWhy small businesses are under pressure — and what needs to change fastA behind-the-scenes look at his next venture: beer, cheese, and bold policy movesAaron makes a powerful case for why decent work isn’t just good policy — it’s good business. He shares lessons on pricing, retaining great people, navigating burnout, and why he believes the key to fixing Canada’s productivity crisis is better jobs, not more tech.  This conversation is a masterclass in longevity, leadership, and building a business that means something.

    1 h y 7 min

  6. 16 JUL

    $4K, Brain Cancer & a Beauty Empire: The Unbelievable Rise of Three Ships

    Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [#33] [SKINCARE] [CLEAN BEAUTY] They launched a skincare brand with $4K and zero industry experience… now they’re in Whole Foods, on Forbes 30 Under 30, and rewriting the clean beauty rulebook. In this episode, Three Ships Beauty founders Connie Lo & Laura Thompson get real about: Building an 8-figure brand from their apartment kitchenNavigating a brain cancer diagnosis while launching a companyHiring, firing, and scaling with radical transparencyBreaking every clean beauty myth — and doing it with grit, heart, and hustle✨ This isn’t your average founder story — it’s raw, inspiring, and ridiculously next level. 👉 Go to your favorite podcast platform, search Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, and hit play!

    1 h y 16 min

  7. 1 JUL

    How Steven Maxted Failed Forward to Build a Must-Have Canadian Brand

    Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! 🎉 Happy Canada Day + 1 Year of Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast! 🇨🇦 #32 [CANADA][MARKETING] We’re celebrating our first anniversary on Canada Day in true fearless fashion! Host Cindy Chang sits down with Steven Maxted, the unstoppable force behind Type Eh—the Canadian lifestyle brand redefining hometown pride. It’s a full-on Canadian celebration you won’t want to miss. Steven shares his raw, inspiring journey from the fields of agriculture to building one of Canada’s boldest new brands. Get ready for unfiltered real talk on what it actually takes to start, pivot, and thrive in today’s competitive landscape. From epic failures to breakthrough wins, trademark battles to grassroots marketing—Steven opens up like never before. 🎧 Why you need to listen right now: ✅ Discover how resilience + true Canadian grit can make your brand stand out ✅ Hear Steven’s powerful stories of failing forward—and why he lives by “don’t stop” ✅ Learn why buying local isn’t just patriotic—it’s the future of Canadian business ✅ Perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, and anyone who loves an underdog story done right This is more than an interview—it’s a rallying cry for every Canadian ready to hustle, rep their roots, and build something fearless. Let’s celebrate Canada Day together with a founder who lives and breathes it. 🇨🇦 Company Website: https://typeehshop.ca/ Instagram: @StevenMaxted Type EH Shop: @type.eh.shop EMC Marketing: @ehmarketingcompany Eh Podcast: @ehpodcast.canada

    46 min

  8. 25 JUN

    $30M Raised, Countless Rules Broken: Sarah Ernest on Doing Good Differently

    Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! #31 [NON-PROFIT] [PHILANTHROPY] Unapologetic. Bold. Game-changing. In this powerful episode, host Cindy Chang (founder of Evolve Consulting Co.) sits down with Sarah Ernest, the fearless founder of Ernest For Good Inc., to challenge everything you think you know about philanthropy, leadership, and showing up unapologetically. From growing up in small-town Nova Scotia to raising over $30 million for causes across North America, Sarah’s story is a masterclass in grit, reinvention, and breaking all the rules — on purpose. 🔥 Inside the episode: Why playing small is no longer an optionThe real meaning of unapologetic impact — and how to embody itSarah’s transition from high-level nonprofit exec to founder of a mission-driven consultancyThe surprising ways traditional fundraising is holding us back — and how to flip the scriptWhether you're in philanthropy, business, or just tired of doing things the “expected” way — this conversation will wake you up and fire you up. 🎧 Hit play if you're ready to stop waiting for permission and start creating change — on your terms. Follow Sarah on IG: @Sara_Ernest + @ErnestForGood Follow Sarah on LinkedIn: Sarah Ernest + EFG Company Website: https://ernestforgood.com/ Facebook: Ernest-For-Good

    1 h y 5 min
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Join host Cindy Chang as she explores the inspiring stories of Canada's boldest business owners. Each episode dives into the stories of the person behind the businesses, exploring their motivations, challenges, and successes. Discover how these entrepreneurs leaned into fear and turned ideas into thriving businesses. Perfect for entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, or anyone who loves inspiring Canadian-focused stories, this podcast gets to the heart of who they are and what drives them.

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  • Creador
    Cindy Chang
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodios
    39
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