Hey Trailblazers! Welcome back to another exciting episode of our podcast! Today, we've got a special treat for you as we sit down with none other than Gillian Oxley, a top 1% selling real estate agent. Get ready to embark on a journey through the world of real estate with Gillian as your guide. We'll be diving deep into what it takes to thrive in this competitive industry, sharing laughs, insights, and maybe even a few secrets along the way. So grab your favorite beverage and cozy up, this...

Hey Trailblazers! Maija Savics, founder of Shop This City, joins me in this episode to talk all about her journey to starting and scaling the company. Throughout this episode, Maija talks about her experience in fashion and retail, when she noticed a gap in the market, how she build Shop This City to solve that gap, growing the company, being a female entrepreneur, her advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs, and so much more. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business...

Hey Trailblazers! It's no secret that times are tough with the economy right now and it's impacting everyone, but entrepreneurs are getting hit the hardest. Paula Cruickshank, Senior Vice President of Business Development at BDC, joins me in this episode to talk about how to navigate these uncertain times. Paula has been recognized as a Top 50 Women Leaders of Toronto and has over 25 years of banking experience. Throughout this episode, Paula shares her career journey that led her into the...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode, Tiffany Callender, co-founder and CEO of FACE - the Federation of African Canadian Economics. FACE is a Black-led non-profit organization focused on accelerating wealth creation for Canadians of African descent that is working with the federal government to co-develop and administer the $160 million Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund. Throughout this episode, Tiffany talks about her career journey, the different steps that led her to founding FACE, what...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode, Sharon Shahrokhi Tehrani joins me to answer the question... is AI taking over?? Sharon has 6+ years of experience in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and is currently the Product Manager of Machine Intelligence Retention at CBC. Throughout our conversation, Sharon talks about her career journey into being a woman in tech, the difference between machine learning and AI, why AI is such a hot topic right now, what her day to day role is as...

Welcome back Trailblazers!! After some must needed rest and relaxation after graduating, I'm so excited to be back! Today I am joined by Ryann Manning, one of my professors who has taught me so much about how to become a successful negotiator. Throughout our conversation, Ryann shares how to build the confidence to negotiate, why negotiation is a valuable skill for both our professional and personal lives, myths around negotiating, how to set yourself up for success when preparing for...

Welcome back Trailblazers!! Today I am joined by Molly Hamilton, Strategy Director of Live Lab within Live Nation. Live Lab is an internal brand strategy and innovation studio at Live Nation. Molly works with the executive teams across venues, concerts, and more. Throughout our conversation, Molly talks about working in the music industry, the skills that are important to have when working in strategy, pros and cons of traveling for work, advice for graduates about to enter the workforce,...

Hey Trailblazers!! In today's episode I am getting candid about feeling stressed and overwhelmed recently. I share what is currently stressing me out, how I'm reframing my perspective on it, why it's okay for our priorities to shift during different seasons of life, finding motivation, and pieces of advice that have helped me through these feelings. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am joined by Naomi Huisman, who has been a friend and mentor of mine since I interned at Nestle two summers ago. Naomi is currently an Assistant Marketing Manager at Nestle and has made a huge impact on my professional development. She joins me in this episode to talk all about LinkedIn - the good and the bad. We chat about Naomi's role at Nestle, how to use LinkedIn effectively, what she looks for on someone's LinkedIn profile, how interns can bring value...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Lily Martinez. After starting a One Direction fan account as a teenager, Lily realized that she could use her social media skills to build a career in the entertainment industry. Today, Lily is a social media manager for celebrities and luxury real estate agents - so cool! Lily talks about how she got her start managing social media for stars in the entertainment industry, the value of networking, what responsibilities come...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am talking all about Lucky Girl Syndrome - a concept that has been trending on TikTok recently. I chat about what Lucky Girl Syndrome is, what the listener results were from my IG poll about it, and share my hot take on whether I believe it's a good or bad mindset to have. I also give some tips for confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join the waitlist for tickets to our event: The...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Susan Christoffersen, Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Susan is the first female Dean at the University of Toronto and I am so excited to be interviewing her as I'm beginning my final semester. From 2015 to 2020, Professor Christoffersen served as the Vice-Dean, Undergraduate and Specialized programs. Her research focuses on mutual funds and the role of financial institutions in capital...

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am joined by Karen Zuccala, Head of Brand Strategy at Google. Before she began working in Big Tech, Karen’s prior roles include Brand Marketing Director at Nike, Senior Global Brand Communications Manager at Adidas, and Head of CPG, Retail & Dining at Twitter, just to name a few. Karen’s insight is so helpful for anyone interested in working at Google or other Big Tech companies. She shares how she got her start in the sports industry at Adidas, her...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am reflecting back on what a HUGE year 2022 was for The Business Casual podcast and sharing how I like to approach goal setting for a new year. I talk about what I did at the beginning of 2022 to goal set for the year, how being optimistic will change your life, and my mindset going into 2023. I also recap some of our top episodes from 2022 and talk about exciting plans for the podcast coming in the next year. This is the last episode of 2022, happy...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Megan Chong, the founder of U of Meg, an authentic university merchandise reworked clothing company and also a fourth-year Rotman Commerce student at the University of Toronto. Megan shares the full story of how U of Meg started, strategy behind her personal and professional branding, tips for growing a social media platform, how Loud Luxury became U of Meg fans, biggest challenges she has had creating U of Meg, her time...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Sasha Romano Lopez, my manager from my summer internship at Molson Coors. Sasha is a Senior Marketing Manager for the Heineken portfolio at Molson Coors. In this episode Sasha tells me what her first impression was of me, how to be professional for in-person and remote interviews, how to prepare for an interview, the biggest mistakes she sees students make in interviews, what a week is like in her life as a Senior Marketing...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am sharing my tips for how to navigate in-person events when you don't know anyone there. I recently went to a few events solo and I applied these tips and tricks to make sure I enjoyed the event experience, built my network by meeting new people, and left feeling more confident. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Ingrid B. Rogier. Originally from Paris, Ingrid has always been drawn towards the luxury industry. After working in commercial banking after graduation, Ingrid realized life was too short to not follow her passion and went back to Paris to get her MBA in Global Luxury Brand Management. Ingrid has since started her own boutique consulting agency, INCLux, that works with luxury brands to increase their inclusivity and...

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am doing a full recap of my summer internship at Molson Coors. I talk about the application and interview process, why I knew Molson Coors was the right fit for me, what projects I worked on, what the company culture was like, & I share an exciting announcement at the end of the episode. Enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Siffat "Siff" Haider. Not only is Siff the co-founder of Arrae, a wellness brand which creates 100% natural targeted supplements, but she is also a content creator and host of The Dream Bigger podcast. Siff gives SO much valuable advice in this episode as she talks about taking the leap to become a content creator, why your early twenties are for career exploration, where she sees the future of her content going, the process of building her...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by top journalist Vassy Kapelos for this episode. Vassy is the host of Power & Politics, based in Ottawa, and has interviewed countless top world leaders including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Along with reporting on breaking news across Canada, she has also covered stories and events around the world in places like Rio de Janeiro, Iraq, South Korea, and Japan. Throughout this episode, Vassy...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Kathryn Finn for this week's episode. With over 25 years of experience, Kathryn is the Portfolio Manager at RBC Dominion Securities where she helps her clients - 70% of which are women - achieve their financial goals. Kathryn primarily assists individuals who have undergone a major life event including divorce, death, and the selling of a business. Throughout this episode, Kathryn talks about what it means to be a portfolio manager, how she...

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Emmy Curtis for this week's episode. Emmy is an aspiring Sports Broadcaster who is currently interning for The Sports Network Canada. At just 19 years old, Emmy is confidently working towards her sportscasting goals as a journalism student at the University of Toronto and is building her personal brand through TikTok where she has created an organic community of 24k followers. Throughout this episode, Emmy talks about her background in...

Hey Trailblazers!!  In this week’s episode I am talking all about work events - specifically how to show up as your best, most authentic, confident self. I am currently a Marketing Intern at Molson Coors and have been to some exciting events recently that have taken me out of my comfort zone and built my confidence around work events. Throughout this episode, I am talking about the recent work events I have attended for my internship, what has helped me to overcome my nerves, what my advice...