Send us a text Personal reunion show! After sliding into Jessi's DM's to congratulate her on her first comedy special, “Minivan Money”, it occurred to me that we hadn't spoken in way too long. Jessi and I go back to the naughty noughties, when MTV’s Aftershow was just taking shape and they still served hosts and guests (like me) hard liquor during the live broadcast. In this episode, we go allll the way back to those days on the Aftershow couch and chat about her entire car...

Send us a text I sat down with one of my toughest former business rivals in the PR game to talk about her total career overhaul and the brand she's built: Bird & Be. After more than a decade of growing a successful PR business with high profile clients, Sam's experience with PCOS and pregnancy loss took her down a new path, on a mission to make big changes to consumer fertility care. In less than four years, Bird & Be has made a huge impact in the fertility space with science-...

Send us a text Kristen Gale's life went from zero to TEN real quick. After she got fired a second time from her second internship (who even knew unpaid interns could get fired?) she took a fortuitous wrong turn on Queen Street West in Toronto, and the neighborhood's "pearls of promise" set her into action. Almost overnight, her concept of a beauty bar that had the efficiency of low-end nail salons with the standards of high-end spas became THE TEN SPOT. Kristen tells...

Send us a text This conversation could be a masterclass on not following any playbook and trusting intuition. Often credited as pioneers of what is now known as the "clean beauty" business, Fresh Beauty Founders, Lev Glazman & Alina Roytberg, unpack their ride to global success. We chat about: Humble "broke" beginningsFinding enormous early success and navigating the challenges of supply and demand Creative freedom with " no benchmarks"The craft of carefully and s...

Send us a text For this episode, a passionate and successful crew of PR experts were invited (forced) in to dissect, debate and clarify the role that PR plays in the current age. Meet The Panel: Catriona Smart, Founder of Creative Agency, That Good Lisa Kruger, Co-Founder of Boutique PR Firm, We Are Milo Milka Mili, Founder of PR Agency, Conversation Agency Karine Idrissi & Kristina Argento, Partners / Co-Founders of PR Agency, Sundae Creative We discuss: Common misconcepti...

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Send us a text Hot tea incoming. We sat down with Sarah Segal, The CEO of DAVIDsTEA to discuss her ride to the role she's in, and how the brand she's driving has made a significant dent in how North American's consume and understand tea. We're unpacking: How she found a passion which changed her career trajectory The brand's evolution from retail concept to multi-channel business The importance of experience in retail Market trends to health and wellness that DAVI...

Send us a text Jenn Harper had exactly zero experience in the Beauty Industry, or as an entrepreneur when she set out to build her cosmetic brand, Cheekbone Beauty. After overcoming her battle with alcoholism, Jenn had a vivid dream that set her into action, with the intent to give back to her First Nations community. She has since built a certified clean, sustainable, and profitable cosmetics brand that is rooted in representation - with her initial goal still at the core.&...

Send us a text We don't throw the word "icon " around loosely, but when the Roots Tuff fits... This conversation with Meghan Roach, CEO of Canada's foremost treasured heritage brand, and international success story (Roots) is a glimpse into her genuine passion for the future of the company. With the iconic lifestyle brand now in its milestone 50th year, Meghan discusses: Her journey from private equity to the Roots C-suite The humble beginnings of Roots and how ...

Send us a text We’ve invaded the House of Ali! AKA the home of Interior Designer, CEO & President of Ali Budd Interiors, Ali Budd. The principal designer of her own award-winning Interior Design Agency, mother of 3 and star of docu-reality series (aptly named House of Ali) sat down to unpack her career, including big risks and bold moves along the way. Never one to hold back, for this episode Ali serves heaps of hot takes and a solid dose of wisdom on topics like: • ...

Send us a text An EHAP First! We set up a mobile studio in Accessory & Lifestyle brand JENNY BIRD’s offices this week. Aptly named the nest. I sat down to talk to the Founder, CEO and Creative Director, Jenny Bird about her eponymous line and “long grind” to major success. I also managed to rope-in VP of Brand Marketing, Laura Carinci to share a little bit of the formula to their noticeable jump from Canadian hero brand to international force. We cover: Priorities in leadershipBootstrap...

Send us a text Whether you’re a corporate girlie or not, this episode packs in the lessons learned by Jennifer LaForge, GM of Rakuten Rewards Canada . We chat about: Navigating nasty politics (“corporate Survivor”) Her atypical accent in the business worldThe importance of good leadership and mentorsHow Rakuten works!Asking for what you want ‼️And so much more. If you have thoughts or feedback to share, we are here for it! Find us on Instagram @Esther_Has_A_Pos...

Send us a text Co-Founders, sisters, and best friends Amanda & Laura Santino take us through the lightbulb moment of their business journey and share candid insights about running a retail business - a predictably unpredictable space. We’re talking about the sisters’ key learnings so far and how they’re striving to re-shape the consumer experience for women to “find their freedom and own their Permission.” It’s deeper than activewear, babe. If you have thoughts or feedback to s...

Send us a text JJ Walsh has had a fascinating career. From the glamour of fashion editorial at Conde Nast, to running a luxury retail consulting company... her life took a major turn when she moved from London England to the west coast of Canada. We chat about her career journey, uncomfortable change, crying in parks, and the inner fire that reignited to create a (very buzzy and successful!) bricks-and-mortar experiential skincare business, Formula Fig. If you have...

Send us a text This episode is not just for fans of footwear. It’s a look inside of one of the largest legacy footwear brands directly from the woman in charge. Inspiring, infectious, and powerful, Daianara Grullon Amalfitano gives us insight into: - How her career brought from New York to Montreal - How her role has evolved within the shoe and accessory giant that is ALDO -  ...

Send us a text Yes, we’re coming back. Jay McCauley returns to EHAP to help me (Esther) set up a brand-new season. We discuss what we learned on season 1 and what to expect from season 2. Listen in and share your thoughts with us. If you want to be on EHAP, or know someone that should be, get in touch! Info@EGPR.ca If you have thoughts or feedback to share, we are here for it! Find us on Instagram @Esther_Has_A_Postcast and we want the judgement, so please do "rate & review" whereve...

Send us a text His Maj is back with us to chat about his symbolic experiences toward the end of 2022 and give the EHAP listeners a preview of the year ahead. This reading has it all: Reflection + ClarityBusiness / CareerLove and partnershipS. E. X. As a collective, Queen Dee Tarot has words of caution ( acknowledge red flags) and some optimistic news about high level partnerships. “Don’t cast your pearls before swine.” Find the REAL Queen Dee Tarot on IG: @queendeetarot Find...

Send us a text An EHAP First! We sat down in studio with some of TikTok's rising stars to chat about the platform and how they use it to make money, honey. Whether you are a small (or large) business owner, a marketer, brand consultant or in any way tapped with building awareness, this is a conversation to listen to. We hear from Liz Kapran, Ethan Glenn, and Zhanna Redneva on... How they built their own following(s)Instagram vs. TikTok? Mistakes that brands make when ...

Send us a text It took some doing, but we managed to chase down two of the busiest culinary creators and restauranteurs in North America, Mandy & Rebecca Wolfe. We discuss the evolution of their Montreal-born brand, Mandy's Gourmet Salads, which now includes a growing number of dine-in and take-out restaurants, 2 best selling cook books and only 1 regrettable TikTok dance. The business savvy sisters take us through growing pains, big learnings, favourite things about their ...

Send us a text We love a tale of #CareerTransition and our guest, Noah Lehava, gets right into it with us on EHAP. After more than a decade of working as an editor for ELLE and Coveteur, Noah decided to go all in on her passion for estate & vintage fine jewelry. On this episode, we get the goods on how a major luxury retailer slid into her DM's, along with countless others eager to collect her curated gems. Plus, she unintentionally gives us some great advice of how to p...