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The ‘Why’ that lead to Entrepreneurship, Heather Fontez

Heather is an accomplished hospitality professional with global experience, including leading world-renowned restaurants like Planta Queen and Kelly’s Landing. With senior roles at a prestigious banquet center and as VP of a non-profit solutions company, she excels in event planning, project management, and client relations. Heather’s passion for creating meaningful experiences is backed by a Master’s in Mental Health Psychology. Outside work, she enjoys yoga, running, and exploring Ontario’s outdoors. Connect with Heather here… 

Join us in Season #6 for an interview with Heather on our YouTube channel Business Mentorship Keepin It Real
and if you’re on the move here is the podcast on iTunes

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Author, Founder, Podcaster, Tammy J. Cohen

Tammy J. Cohen is a connector, author, and founder of Women Beyond the Table, a network empowering women to thrive professionally and personally. Through TC Brand Consulting, She helps businesses align their mission and brand. Tammy authored the award-winning Text Messages to My Sons, inspiring parents to connect deeply with their kids. Tammy is a podcast host and media contributor who resides in Manhattan with her husband and three sons. She received her BA from SUNY Albany and her Master of Business Administration from Zicklin School of Business/Baruch College      Connect with Tammy here…

Join us in Season #6 for an interview with Tammy on our YouTube channel Business Mentorship Keepin It Real
and if you’re on the move here is the podcast on iHeart Radio

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Founder & Digital Marketing Expert, Duygu Tasdan

Duygu Tasdan is the founder of Canada Digital Market Inc., a Toronto-based digital marketing agency specializing in helping small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed online. With over 10 years of experience spanning marketing, sales, and a foundation in biology, Duygu brings a unique perspective, blending analytical thinking with creative strategy to every project.   Connect with Duygu here…

Aligned and Authentic Midlife, Biz Growth Disruptor, Sabine Schopke

Sabine Schopke is a dynamic entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience, dedicated to helping others redefine midlife and create aligned financial freedom. A trailblazer and disruptor, Sabine sold her latest company and retired at 51, shifting her focus to guiding others. Her journey spans seven businesses, a bestselling book, and professional bodybuilding, all of which fuel her unique, authentic coaching style. Sabine empowers clients to embrace true success, grounded in alignment, purpose, and joy.  Connect with Sabine here…

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Hypnotist, Amanda Laporte

Amanda Laporte’s goal is one thing, get others to chase their dreams and really get into life! Having 10 years of doing hypnosis on herself, she was ready to give the gift of hypnosis to others. She is one of the many individuals trained by Hypnosis Training Canada and part of the National Guild of Hypnotists as well as Master Hypnotists Society Canada. With her experience at Burlington Hypnosis Centre she has decided to take the next step and open her own clinic in Guelph. Connect with Amanda here… 

SheIS Sports Network , Founder/ President Brenda Andress

Brenda Andress is a trailblazer in women’s sports, known for her strategic leadership as the founder and President of SheIS and SheIS Sports Network. As the former Commissioner of the CWHL, she shaped it into the premier women’s hockey league. Recognized with the YWCA Women of Distinction award and named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women, Brenda is an accomplished author and a dedicated mother and grandmother, continually elevating the visibility and impact of women in athletics.  Connect with Brenda here…

Join us in Season #6 for an interview with Brenda on our YouTube channel Business Mentorship Keepin It Real
and if you’re on the move here is the podcast on Spotify

As a winner in the Global, Women Changing The World Awards held in London, England on April 3, 2025,
Brenda joins us in a special edition of Keepin’ It Real where we discuss the importance of Awards and Recognition for small business owners.  Congrats Brenda!

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Operator, Kristy Hissa

Following a successful B2B SaaS exit, Kristy Hissa is now leading meeting performance startup Kairos. Kristy boasts over 7+ years of executive leadership and is known for her commitment to integrity, cross-functional success, and operational excellence. She is also dedicated to giving back and actively supporting initiatives like the Women In Tech and local non-profits.
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Join us in Season #6 for an interview with Kristy on our YouTube channel Business MentorshipKeepin It Real
and if you’re on the move here is the podcast on iTunes.

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Health Coach & Yoga Teacher, Carrie Lehtonen

I’m an entrepreneur and storyteller. I earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and spent over 18 years working in Human Resources. After surviving a heart attack, I attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to become a Holistic Health Practitioner. I also trained to become a Registered Yoga Teacher and Educator and started my own business, Firefly Community LLC. I published my first book, Pawsitive Perspectives, in 2024.
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Join us in Season 6 for an interview with Carrrie on YouTube  Business Mentorship Keepin It Real
and if you’re on the move here is the podcast on Spotify

The Street Cat, Craig Colby

Craig Colby is an award winning-executive producer, showrunner, director, and writer who makes highly rated television programs, seen around the world. His work has been seen on Discovery Channel, BBC Earth, Smithsonian Channel, CTV, and TSN, to name a few. Currently, Craig owns colbyvision, a video production and consulting company and is the author of the multiple award-winning book ALL CAPS: Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection.
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Join us in Season #6 for an interview with Craig on our YouTube channel Business Mentorship Keepin It Real
and if you’re on the move here is the podcast on Spotify

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Founder & Executive Director, Leah Greenblum

As a fierce proponent of economic justice, Leah Greenblum founded Jewish Free Loan Chicago in 2022. Previously, Leah founded Midwest Access Coalition. She is a current fellow at the Mandel Institute’s Executive Nonprofit Leadership Program, and received the Women of Reform Judaism’s 2019 Women’s Empowerment Award. Leah earned a Masters in sociology from Brown University and graduated summa cum laude from University of Florida. She holds a nonprofit management certificate from Kellogg at Northwestern University.
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