Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [TRAVEL] [PARIS] [TOURISM] In this inspiring episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang sits down with April Pett, founder of April and Paris Tours, to uncover how a small-town Canadian turned her love of travel and languages into a thriving tour business in the heart of Paris. April opens up about her bold leap across the Atlantic, the hurdles of navigating French bureaucracy, building a boutique brand from scr...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [HEALTH] [HORMONES] [WELLNESS] [WOMENSHEALTH] In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, hosted by Cindy Chang, Aeryon Ashlie shares her journey from struggling with weight, bullying, and a severe eating disorder to becoming a holistic nutritionist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Aeryon Wellness. Aeryon discusses how her personal challenges and desire to provide holistic health solutions for women led ...

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 Fearles...

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 co...

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. Th...

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...

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 Aar...

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 trans...

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 build...

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 ...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! #30 [COACHING] What if your most powerful chapter starts after 60? In this inspiring episode, Cindy Chang sits down with Gucci Erasmus—a transformational coach, wisdom architect, and unapologetic trailblazer who launched her business in her 60s. From South Africa to Canada, Gucci’s story is a masterclass in reinvention, authenticity, and breaking free from limiting beliefs. They dive deep into how inherited stories shape us, why women need to tal...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! #29 [SERIALENTREPRENUER] [MARKETING] Joanna Track didn’t just break the mold—she built a whole new one. From math major to media mogul, this is her fearless journey. In this episode, Joanna, founder of Good Eggs & Co. opens up about building Sweetspot.ca, launching The Bullet, surviving failure with eLUXE, and what it really takes to be a serial entrepreneur in today’s world. If you've ever felt torn between a “safe” career and a ...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [ParentalLeave] [Non-Profit] #27: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang speaks with Lacey Kempinski, founder of Balanced Good, a company dedicated to transforming the way nonprofits support parents during parental leave. 👩‍💼 Lacey Kempinski went from nonprofit fundraiser to founder of Balanced Good, a company on a mission to redefine parental leave in the nonprofit world. Fueled by motherhood and a desire f...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [BABY] [NURSERY] [DESIGN] #28: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang interviews Sarah Colby, the innovative mind behind Timberwood Designs, a Canadian business specializing in handcrafted wooden decor for nurseries. 👩‍🏫 Sarah Colby is a special education teacher, a mother of two, and the co-founder of Timberwood Designs, a handmade nursery decor brand beloved by families — and even celebrities — across Nort...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [ENTREPRENEURS] [OPERATIONS] [#26] In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang talks with Breezy Bozik, a bold entrepreneur who left her family’s U.S. energy business to launch a luxury e-commerce brand specializing in artisan leather goods. When growth stalled, Breezy discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)—a simple, practical framework for strengthening and scaling small businesses. With EOS, she grew h...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [LINGERIE] [FEMTECH][IMPLANTS] #25: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, Cindy Chang meets Jessica Johnson, founder of Figiúra, a revolutionary lingerie brand designed specifically for women with implant-based augmented breasts. Jessica is disrupting an industry that has long ignored augmented bodies—merging femtech innovation, ergonomic design, and aesthetic intention to create lingerie that finally fits. She shares how three y...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [BEAUTY] [HAIRCARE] [ENTREPRENEURSHIP] [#24] In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, we meet Amber Kahn, founder of Amazing Hair Saviour. Amber shares how her alopecia diagnosis led her to discover rosemary oil and launch a plant-based haircare brand that’s helped thousands. She opens up about staying authentic, growing a 400K+ community, and balancing business with motherhood. Company Website: Amazing Hair Saviour IG: @amazinghair...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [DIGITAL MARKETING] [SEO] #23:🚀 Matt Diamante returns for Part 2 of one of our most highly anticipated episodes. If you loved the first conversation, you’re in for even more game-changing insights on SEO, social media, and sustainable business growth. In this episode, Matt and host Cindy Chang go even deeper into the real strategies that drive digital marketing success—without the gimmicks. From ranking higher on Google to mastering social media ...

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [DIGITALMARKETING] [SEO] #22.1: By popular demand, meet Matt Diamante, founder of the digital marketing agency 'Hey, Tony.' He shares how he built trust, landed his first client through cold calls, to driving a truck, and grew an astounding following of 260K+ Instagram followers. He opens up about corporate burnout, business ethics, the pitfalls of quick-fix marketing, and why patience and consistency are the real keys to success.

Hey, it's Cindy, send me a text, get in touch! [Technology] [Gender-Based Violence] #21: In this special bonus Valentine’s Day episode, we meet Lucrezia Spagnolo, founder of VESTA Social Innovation Technologies, a platform dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence through privacy-focused, survivor-led tech solutions. With a background in international finance, she left the corporate world to tackle systemic barriers that prevent survivors from seeking justice. Recognize...