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11/12/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

Ottawa Valley Boss Babes' anniversary "Where Are They Now" episodes continues with Amy Penaloza!

If you haven't heard of Amy Penaloza, you are living under a rock. 🪨 🙃 Because this bad ass boss babe is like me who doesn't hold back on sharing her . Nothing was off for the table for Amy, who welcomed an OPEN conversation about the struggles and hardships she has been through in her life, along with accumulating an incredible village of women who have surrounded Amy and her family and have made her the strong, empowering and beautiful person she is today.

Amy, who had been working at another local clothing store, decided to take a chance and launch her own business, Racked, wanted to offer her community the opportunity to shop high-end clothing while also keeping in mind a budget-friendly aspect.

In this episode, we chat about....

✈️ How Amy previously worked for an airline company at the Ottawa Airport, significantly enhancing her customer service skills, preparing for her next career venture - into the world of retail!

🤍 Amy’s struggles with infertility, loss, becoming a young, single mom and pregnancy in her 40's - for anyone struggling or those battling with any of the above - Amy and I see you and we hear you!

🫶🏼 Amy gets candid about her battle with alcohol addiction, and sharing her hard but powerful road to recovery - celebrating almost 3 years of sobriety

👗 Amy shares her thoughts on fast fashion and how Racked is an empowering store for those with elevated expectations and low budgets

📲 WATCH and LISTEN to our exclusive anniversary special episode, where Sawmill Flats hosted OVBB and our guests at one of their luxury rental units in Arnprior!

🤍💕 Thank You to our Episode Sponsors:

🫶🏼 Ottawa Valley Smiles
🫶🏼 Amanda Talker Media
🫶🏼 Jennifer Charlebois-Robillard Insurance and Financial Services Inc.

🎥 Produced by: Moments in Glow Photo + Video

📲 TUNE IN NOW!

04/12/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

In 2023, the County of Renfrew declared intimate partner violence an epidemic. Intimate partner violence has continued to climb to alarming rates not just throughout our rural communities but stats prove that in Canada, a woman is killed by her intimate partner every six days and one in five women faces some type of abuse in their intimate relationships.

Despite Meta's regulations blocking news and media outlets from sharing news stories on social media, if you were to search domestic violence in the Ottawa Valley, you would see numerous news stories filled with reports of domestic violence charges, intimate partner violence investigations, and Bernadette McCann House (BMH) commitment to engage with community partners to educate and support Renfrew County residents about the seriousness and long-term dangers of violence in our community.

In this episode, BMH executive director Leigh Sweeney and I chat about...

💜 Why intimate partner violence is still happening in 2024 and why there is still so much shame, embarrassment and hiding around it.

💜 How domestic violence affects everyone, whether you're a low income family, to a career professional, or in a same-s*x relationship

💜 The barriers that prevents someone from leaving, but also strategies on how to prepare yourself and your children to safely (and legally) leave an abusive relationship

💜 How Bernadette McCann House offers more than just a temporary shelter, providing a 24/7 crisis helpline, outreach counselling, transitional planning, family law support, and so much more

📲 TUNE IN NOW, BABE. : https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mzsBpry7n4tmSDFhOc82a?si=rSeqdvzBTCO61UrdM7k2Zg

💜 and if you do need help, please don't be afraid to reach out. Call BMH - they will listen and be there for support. And most importantly, they will believe you 🤍

27/11/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

Our anniversary "Where Are They Now" episodes continues with Candace Fleming, the bad ass boss babe hairstylist with the most compelling story, and is the driving force behind BUSH Beard, where she creates exceptional Canadian-made beard essential products for men. candid glimpse into the realities of small business life.

Candace first caught my attention after Small Business Centre and Valley Heartland CFDC spoke so highly of her, sharing that she was a "must-feature" guest on OVBB - and they weren't wrong! This licensed stylist with a deep passion for hair founded BUSH in 2018, and was committed to turning beard dreams into reality.

Candace not only has the entrepreneurial spirit, but she fully embraces the spirit of small business and proudly represents her Canadian roots.

In this episode, we immediately dive into Candace's journey behind the chair and becoming a highly sought after hairstylist, but then we get into....

👏🏼 How Candace has successfully navigated launching a male-based product independently and why she doesn't see herself entering the large retailer industry

🫢 Imposter syndrome, and how Candace constantly faces competition on social media, and how she has overcome it

🌸 Although BUSH products are designed for men, Candace reveals her effective strategies for attracting female consumers, who are often the ones making the purchases

🤘🏼 We both talk about it embracing our weird - because , we all do weird s**t behind closed doors

📲 WATCH and LISTEN to our exclusive anniversary special episode, where Sawmill Flats hosted OVBB and our guests at one of their luxury rental units in Arnprior

🤍💕 Thank You to our Episode Sponsors:

🫶🏼 Lépine Apartments
🫶🏼 Amanda Talker Media

🎥 Produced by: Moments in Glow Photo + Video

📲 TUNE IN NOW!

19/11/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

Our anniversary "Where Are They Now" episodes begins with Emily Arbour, the successful entrepreneur, creative market host and incredibly passionate boss babe behind Cheerfully Made Goods + Markets in Destination Almonte!

Inspired by her love for craft vendor markets, in 2013, Emily Arbour launched Cheerfully Made, a brick-and-mortar extension of her hosted vendor markets, showcasing Canadian makers and their products. Over the years, Cheerfully Made has expanded to feature over 60 brands, many of which are local, while supporting a diverse community of makers, artists, and entrepreneurs.

Emily is a wealth of knowledge to many and her brick and mortar has been featured by many bloggers, influencers and media outlets, putting Almonte on the map.

In this episode, we first try to wrap our heads around how Emily does it all, but then we get into...

😮‍💨 Emily's key takeaways from organizing vendor markets in her early market days, include refining the process and enhancing the overall organization of successful holiday and craft markets

🤔 Emily candidly shares her experiences of venturing into new and different business ideas, including the challenges that arise when things don't go as planned

😵 Emily relives the moment that Cheerfully Made's social media got hacked and gives helpful advice to other biz owners to prevent their accounts from potential hacks

🤐 We talk real s**t, as Emily divulges some hard realities she has faced that customers and followers don't get to see - and she spills all her truths

📲 WATCH and LISTEN to our exclusive anniversary special episode, where Sawmill Flats hosted our guests at one of their luxury rental units in Arnprior

🤍💕 Thank You to our Episode Sponsors:

🫶🏼 Fe + Luz Design Studio
🫶🏼 Pure Natural Portraits
🫶🏼 Destination Almonte

🎥 Produced by: Moments in Glow

📲 TUNE IN NOW!

13/11/2024

OV Boss Babes Podcast proudly presents:✨BABE BEYOND THE BRAND ✨

Whitney Joy Smith is a remarkable entrepreneur, city councillor, and industry leader is dedicated to providing excellence across various domains, including private investigation, security services, and professional training. Her inspiring journey spans the founding and leadership of three prominent entities: The Smith Investigation Agency, Smith Security Inc., and Training Centre Canada, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in these fields.

Under her direct leadership, her investigation agency has been at the forefront of redefining professionalism and delivering exceptional results. She leads a team of expert private investigators who consistently exceed industry standards.

While she is the proud CEO of three successful businesses, in this episode, we’re focusing on Whitney's investigation agency and the factors that contribute to her exceptional private investigation services.

In this episode....

🕵️‍♀️ We learn how Whitney’s passion for justice and results led her to making the switch from working as a bailiff to private investigator

🕵️‍♀️ Whitney highlights the unique aspects and experiences of an all-female private investigator agency

🕵️‍♀️ Whitney shares which key skills and traits that someone should possess if they want to become a top private investigator

🕵️‍♀️ We hear of the potential risks associated with being a private investigator, and how you should avoid getting caught

📲 TUNE IN NOW, BABE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ov-boss-babes/id1540503068?i=1000676709655

06/11/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

Kerri Broome is a celebrated energy healer and spiritual medium known for her transformative approach to healing and personal growth. With a passion for helping individuals connect to their true selves, Kerri has dedicated her life to mastering various healing modalities, culminating in the creation of Bluestar Quantum Energy Healing, a unique practice that harmonizes ancient wisdom with modern techniques.

In addition to her healing work and writing, Kerri is a talented artist whose creations reflect her deep connection to the spiritual realm. Her artwork serves as a visual expression of her healing philosophy, inviting others to engage with their own energy and emotions.

Whether through Kerri's healing sessions, books, or artistic endeavors, this boss babe embodies the essence of compassion and empowerment, guiding others on their journey toward wholeness and self-realization.

In part 2 of our 2-part feature....

🔮 We discuss how departed loved ones may "intrude" during a reading, which means they might interrupt to convey a message to someone in the physical world

✨ Kerri discusses common misconceptions around mediumship, highlighting that her abilities extend beyond connecting with passed loved ones and conveying messages

🎨 We discover how Kerri incorporates healing energy into her oil paintings and how viewers can interpret the meanings behind her artwork

🫶🏼 Kerri and I dive into healing from traumatic events, connecting with our inner child, and identifying disruptive patterns - while setting clear boundaries and intensions

Two beautiful boss babes that .soulart spoke so highly and beautifully of were two of her episode sponsors, and - and I can't echo her words loudly enough! Thank you so much to these boss babes for all that they do to empower women in the community!! 🌸🫶🏼

📲 TUNE IN NOW!

01/11/2024

OV Boss Babes Podcast proudly presents:

✨BOSS BABE CORNER✨
(In partnership with Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation)

Kayla Sawula is the latest downtown Arnprior Life boss babe to hit the scenes, brightening smiles with more than just toothpaste! Ottawa Valley Smiles is Downtown Arnprior's cutest dental hygiene boutique, offering a spa-like experience where your mouth gets the pampering it deserves.

This remarkable entrepreneur provides not only dental cleanings but also cosmetic services such as professional teeth whitening and tooth gems. With insurance coverage, flexible booking options, and a relaxed, calming atmosphere, her adorable, girly, pink space is the perfect place to treat yourself!

In this episode...

🦷 Kayla shares why she wanted to offer her dental hygiene services independently and how she is revolutionizing the oral health field, making it fun!

🩷 Listeners learn how oral health can impact women’s s*x hormone fluctuations, including puberty, menstruation, and even pregnancy and lactation

🦷 Kayla spills the secrets behind her unique business model, tailoring her services and atmosphere around her female patients - making treatments feel like a spa service!

🩷 Kayla NORMALIZES oral health and hygiene practices - like it's okay if it's a battle to brush your toddler’s teeth to not flossing every day

One local that has inspired Kayla throughout her time in business is Jennifer Charlebois-Robillard Insurance and Financial Services Inc. 🩷👏🏼 - be sure to give both these babes a follow on the socials!

📲 TUNE IN NOW, BABE! 🦷🌸 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ov-boss-babes/id1540503068?i=1000675358798

30/10/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

Kerri Broome is a celebrated energy healer and spiritual medium known for her transformative approach to healing and personal growth. With a passion for helping individuals connect to their true selves, Kerri has dedicated her life to mastering various healing modalities, culminating in the creation of Bluestar Quantum Energy Healing, a unique practice that harmonizes ancient wisdom with modern techniques.

In addition to her healing work and writing, Kerri is a talented artist whose creations reflect her deep connection to the spiritual realm. Her artwork serves as a visual expression of her healing philosophy, inviting others to engage with their own energy and emotions.

Whether through Kerri's healing sessions, books, or artistic endeavors, this boss babe embodies the essence of compassion and empowerment, guiding others on their journey toward wholeness and self-realization.

In part 1 of our 2-part feature....

✨ Kerri reflects on how she initially uncovered her spiritual gifts but was fearful to embrace them—until a haunting vision of her brother's fate appeared before her, ultimately becoming a heartbreaking reality

🔮 Kerri shares how she educated herself about spirituality and the steps she took to develop her abilities, allowing her to help others

✨ We discover how Kerri connects with the spiritual realm to convey important messages to those who need to hear them, while also maintaining her everyday life

🔮 Kerri shares her expertise in providing Bluestar Quantum Energy healing to her clients and discusses how anyone can benefit from this healing method

📲 TUNE IN NOW! ... and stay tuned next week for PART TWO! ✨🫶🏼

22/10/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

Divorces can difficult and super stressful to navigate, but collaborative family law offers a beneficial alternative for couples seeking a more amicable approach to negotiating their separation compared to traditional legal methods. Holly Agnew, a collaborative family lawyer based out of .almonte, believes that the traditional legal process, involving lawyer-to-lawyer correspondence or court involvement, is not in the best interest of families and the outdated notion that each party must hire their own lawyer can be detrimental to families, and comes with its own sets of challenges.

Holly's collaborative family law approach allows couples to work together with specially trained lawyers (and potentially other professionals) to navigate the emotional and financial complexities of separation.

In this episode...

👩🏼‍⚖️ Holly reveals the reasoning behind her significant transition from corporate law to family law, explaining why collaborative family law was the perfect choice for her

📝 Holly shares how collaborative family allows for an out-of-court process that addresses emotional, financial and legal situations

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 We chat about child custody battles, separation agreements, parents’ legal rights and obligations, decision making - all areas Holly assists couples with minimal conflict as possible

😣 Holly talks about the stressors involving family law, how she balances heavy caseloads, dealing with an uncooperative parent, and how she leaves family files at the office

🩷 A couple local that inspires Holly include , and 🩷

📲 TUNE IN NOW BABE!

17/10/2024

OV Boss Babes Podcast proudly presents:

✨BOSS BABE CORNER✨
(In partnership with Algonquin College Waterfront Campus)

Forestry is weaved into the tapestry of the Ottawa Valley. For hundreds of years, the abundant forests in the Ottawa Valley have provided a livelihood in an industry one of the largest drivers of County of Renfrew's economy.

Not surprisingly, the Forestry Technician program is the longest-standing full-time program offered at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus. Since its early days, the Pembroke Campus has been among a small group of post-secondary schools in Ontario that have produced thousands of Forestry graduates.

Sionaid Eggett, a Forestry Technician Algonquin College Pembroke graduate, is doing great things in her career and recently received a prestigious award from the industry back in September from the Ontario Woodlot Association.

In this episode....

🌲 Sionaid, a Field Operations Coordinator at the Ontario Woodlot Association, reflects on how a visit to a logging museum and meeting a Forestry Technician alum influenced her career decisions

🌳 Sionaid shares her journey of leaving her previous career in child development and education to pursue a degree in Forestry at Algonquin College

🌲 This Forestry Technition alumni shares a little background into forest fires and how we can collectively prevent them from happening

🌳 Listeners learn how Algonquin College's curriculum has changed to reflect the new and future challenges that face the forestry sector, not just in Ontario but across Canada

📲 TUNE IN NOW, BABE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ov-boss-babes/id1540503068?i=1000673379535

09/10/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

Amanda Amyotte is a multi passionate country girl, mom of two, registered nurse, independent consultant and one bad ass farmer behind in Shawville. Many local makers may also remember her baby business, Maple Crest Farm Baby Division.

Amanda and her husband Andrew are regenerative beef farmers, raising and producing livestock and crops that align with the natural environment that nourishes soils, ecosystems and their community.

In this episode....

👩🏽‍🌾 Amanda discusses her journey into farming alongside her husband, sharing how she successfully manages Maple Crest Farm while balancing her healthcare career and developing her own business

🥚 Listeners discover why farm fresh eggs are better than store bought eggs and why pasture raised pork tastes better than meats purchased from your local grocery store

💁🏽‍♀️ Amanda shares what ended and explains how her venture with Arbonne has ignited a renewed sense of purpose and passion

🤍 We gain a deeper understanding of the agricultural community in Pontiac and the importance of women supporting women

Two that inspire Amanda are Jennifer Judd from and Gemma from 🫶🏼🩷

📲 TUNE IN NOW, Babe!

01/10/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

While out in Alberta, Erin Kergen had been working for large public brands, with exposure in program development, creative concepting, to project management and everything in between.

While off on maternity leave, she and a girlfriend decided to take over a former general store, naming it after their girls, Pickle & Myrrh. Relocating back to Ontario, she opened her sweet caramel shop with her husband in 2020 and has been happily brewing their delicious handmade salted caramels ever since, growing a large customer base around the world!

🍬 We learn how an initial opportunity with the Fairmont Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise hotels ultimately set the stepping stones for Erin’s future career up for success

🍬 We hear of how Pickle & Myrrh first began in Alberta when Erin and a girlfriend took over a former General Store and how she eventually relocated back to Ontario and opened her beloved artisinal salted caramel shop

🍬Listeners discover into how Erin has effectively marketed her salted caramels, including setting price points, wholesaling strategies, and how they continue to grow in popularity across Canada

🍬Erin hints at her business model strategy, effective marketing techniques, growing her brand and her expansion into the vendor market world

One local that Erin shouted from the rooftops is the babe behind Wick Witch Apothecary, the lovely atmospheric and shop found in the quaint and bewitched village of Merrickville Times.

📲 TUNE IN NOW, BABE!

21/09/2024

OV Boss Babes Podcast proudly presents:

✨BOSS BABE CORNER✨
(In partnership with Enterprise Renfrew County)

Yvonne Nobbs was a former Airbnb host with a waterfront cottage whose renters were constantly asking her where they could rent a boat in the Madawaska Valley area. With there not being any bost rental businesses in the area, Yvonne offered her renters to take her own boat out for an additional feel, when she suddenly had the idea to launch her own recreational watercraft rental business, Highlands Outfitters.

And business immediately took off, as Yvonne started to source her inventory, purchasing pontoon boats, fishing boats, canoes, standup paddleboards, and even offering fishing tours and kayak adventures.

In this episode....

🚤 This former Airbnb host shares how she went from renting her waterfront cottage to launching a watercraft and water toys rental business

🛶 Listeners learn about the effective strategies Yvonne implemented to safeguard her boat rentals from theft, as well as insurance and liability waivers in place to protect from damage

🛥️ With no other boat rental businesses in Madawaska Valley, we learned how Yvonne carried out her market research to establish rental price points

👏🏼 Yvonne offers valuable business insights, emphasizing one of the key lessons she has learned during her career:
“DON’T BE GREEDY.”

A couple boss babes that have Yvonne throughout her entrepreneurial journey are Sarah of Madawaska Coffee Co, Carly of Mad Outdoors, Stefi of Madawaska Kanu Centre, and Sandy of Stevenson Lodge, C O Country Market and the Hungry Pig Diner! 💕

📲 TUNE IN NOW: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ov-boss-babes/id1540503068?i=1000670193430

16/09/2024

OV Boss Babes Podcast Presents:

☀️SUMMER REWIND THROWBACK🎞️ with Valley Accounting & Tax💰

We all know that running a business is a lot of work...and naturally, you want to keep as much of what you make as possible, get your taxes filed without any penalties or late fees, and PRAY that you don't get audited.

Laura Stevens from Valley Accounting & Tax is here to help! She and her business partner opened up their biz two years ago in Madawaska Valley and they have business and corporate clients across Ontario, Montreal and even Calgary, offering virtual appointments and safe and secure tax filing.

Laura's nuggets of financial wisdom will help you make make better financial decisions as she provides some ✨important✨ tax tips and deadline dates so you can feel confident and financially empowered.

You'll want to tune in because....

❌ Laura shares valuable business insights with my listeners, including her reasoning as to why small businesses should NOT incorporate their biz

🌐 If you use Shopify, Etsy, Eventbrite, or another e-commerce website... you'll want to listen up - because Laura gets into all various Points of Sale!

🚗 We discover key secrets in tracking your mileage, business expenses and how to save money at tax time!

💰You might have UNCASHED cheques from the CRA (which means more money for you!) - and Laura shares how you can find that out NOW!

📲 TUNE IN NOW, BABE to our final episode!

09/09/2024

✨NEW EPISODE ALERT✨

In the historical town of Downtown Heritage Perth BIA, you will find a casual fine dining experience like no other. With a rotating menu offering a modern take on traditional dishes and fresh, local ingredients guests, The Stone Cellar Restaurant invites you to come eat, drink and visit.

And Lindsay Mason, who is one half of this young family owned business, chats with me about the the ins and outs about what it's like managing a busy restaurant and how she came into owning this establishment.

🍽️ Lindsay explains the journey of acquiring the Stone Cellar Restaurant with her husband and transforming it into a thriving family enterprise

😵 Lindsay shares horrifying customer experiences that she has encountered, and how customers' behaviour continues to shock Lindsay and her staff

😮‍💨 We learn how Lindsay oversees and manages her team when they aren’t at the restaurant, especially when problems arise

🙄 We hear of comments and stereotypes that Lindsay has encountered as a "young business owner" of a well-established restaurant, and how she responds to these remarks

One local that Lindsay shouted from the rooftops is Megan Tysick - the babe behind The Social Club 🤍🫶🏼

📲 TUNE IN NOW, BABE!

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Let's Talk: 🎤 Battling an Alcohol Addiction with Amy Penaloza of Racked. As the former wife of an alcoholic, I had been having conversations with Amy about this horrible disease and addiction, trying my best to understand it and to support the other person - and who better to ask than someone who has successfully won their battle with alcohol and has been sober for almost 3 years (celebrating you every single day, Amy!) 🫶🏼🤍The courage for Amy to be vulnerable, open, transparent and f**king honest about her battle with alcohol is an act that is to be applauded and commended - because it's not easy to admit, let alone being a woman to admit that she struggled with this disease.I encourage everyone to tune in to our conversation or to send this to someone who might be struggling, a spouse, partner or family member of an alcoholic - because you never know who too might be struggling. Thank you for choosing sobriety, Amy. We are all behind you. Every single day! 🤍

We interrupt our regular scheduled anniversary programming to invite Executive Director Leigh Sweeney of Bernadette McCann House, as November is Domestic Violence Awareness month across Ontario. 💜OVBB is passing the mic as we bring this exclusive episode, where Leigh addresses some troubling issues that County of Renfrew residents are facing, as there is a growing number of #intimatepartnerviolence Ontario Provincial Police - East Region calls across the Ottawa Valley... and domestic violence has officially become an epidemic here in our communities. And it is NOT okay. And we need to address some issues. 🎤📲 Episode drops on Tuesday.

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