최고 Brand Is Female 팟캐스트 (2025)

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L’intelligence artificielle au service de l’humain : avec Selwa Rafi de KEPLR 48:00

11d ago48:00

48:00

Scientifique et entrepreneure, Selwa Rafi, Ph.D. est la fondatrice et cheffe de la direction de KEPLR Intelligence, une entreprise montréalaise spécialisée en science des données et en intelligence artificielle appliquée à la compréhension du comportement humain dans des environnements complexes — de l’aviation à l’aérospatiale. Dans cet épisode, S…

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De l’ingénierie au leadership : avec Maud Cohen de Polytechnique Montréal 55:00

18d ago55:00

55:00

Maud Cohen est la première femme à diriger Polytechnique Montréal depuis sa création en 1873 — une étape marquante pour le milieu universitaire et de l’ingénierie au Québec. Forte d’un parcours ancré dans l’innovation, la rigueur et le leadership humain, Maud a dirigé plusieurs grandes organisations, dont la Fondation CHU Sainte-Justine et l’Ordre …

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Challenging ageism in beauty and entrepreneurship, with Graydon Moffat 47:24

1M ago47:24

47:24

October is World Menopause Month — and it’s time to challenge one of the most persistent myths in our culture: that women’s careers, beauty, and relevance come with an expiration date. Graydon Moffat, founder of Graydon Skincare, has made it her mission to defy that idea. She’s spoken openly about ageism in entrepreneurship and about how women navi…

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Where hormonal health meets advocacy, with Coven Women Health's Founders 45:00

1M ago45:00

45:00

Canada is facing a women’s health crisis: three in four women over 40 experience menopausal symptoms that disrupt their daily lives — yet access to care is inconsistent, fragmented, and often out of reach. In this episode of The Brand is Female, highlighting World Menopause Month, Eva Hartling speaks with Dr. Michelle Jacobson, a leading OBGYN who …

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Where creativity and sustainability meet, with Birch Babe CEO Kelsey Irvine 40:00

2M ago40:00

40:00

Kelsey Irvine is part of the mother/two-daughters trio behind Birch Babe, a Canadian skincare brand that's making waves in the natural beauty industry. Kelsey's career is a blend of creativity, commitment to sustainability, and a keen eye for storytelling. With a background in commercial advertising and documentary directing, she has a unique abili…

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The former social worker changing how we drink, with Oddbird’s Moa Gürbüzer 40:00

2M ago40:00

40:00

What does it take to challenge centuries of tradition and shift an entire culture’s relationship with alcohol? In this episode, I sit down with Moa Gürbüzer, a former social worker and family therapist who saw firsthand how alcohol harms families and communities. Rather than staying in the therapy room, Moa decided to tackle the issue at its roots:…

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The Canadian innovation that changed period care forever, with Diva Cup's Carinne Chambers-Saini 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

We’re re-airing this episode as it has been one of our favourites this past season. It features a true pioneer in the period care space: Carinne Chambers-Saini, Founder and CEO of DIVA, the company behind the Original DIVA Cup. What started over 20 years ago as a mother-daughter mission to bring a better, more sustainable alternative to pads and ta…

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Period Care That Performs, with Sara Jónsdóttir, Founder & CEO of Revol Cares 35:38

3M ago35:38

35:38

This week, we’re revisiting one of our fave conversations of the season. Eva chats with Sara Jonsdottir, Founder and CEO of Revol Cares—a company leading the charge in reimagining period care with medically recognized, toxin-free leakproof underwear. Sara shares her journey from identifying critical gaps in women’s health and sustainability to laun…

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Making the pause work, with The Gathering's Mandy Balak 41:00

3M ago41:00

41:00

What do you get when a childhood CEO dream, a boring date night, and a refusal to settle for burnout collide? You get Mandy Balak’s playbook for building brands, leading communities, and living life on purpose. In this episode, Mandy—entrepreneur, coach, and President of The Gathering—shares how she turned a last-minute class project into a media c…

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Making retail work, with Absolutely Fabric’s Kaelen Haworth 44:48

4M ago44:48

44:48

With summer in full swing and fewer people tuning in weekly (because… vacation!)—we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes from the past year—ones that deserve another listen as we hit the halfway mark. Kaelen Haworth is a designer and entrepreneur who has navigated the ever-changing world of fashion with creativity and adaptability. After la…

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Designing a brand that does good, daily; with evolvetogether’s Cynthia Sakai 33:29

5M ago33:29

33:29

In this episode of The Brand is Female, Eva Hartling sits down with Cynthia Sakai, founder of evolvetogether, the elevated personal care brand that took the world by storm with its mission-driven, design-forward essentials. Launched at the start of the pandemic with a medical-grade face mask that quickly became a celebrity favourite, evolvetogether…

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Making bug spray sexy with Bite's Jaime Hackett and Erin Prohaska 39:00

5M ago39:00

39:00

When avid outdoor adventurers Jaime Hackett and Erin Prohaska couldn’t find a bug spray that actually worked and felt good on their skin, they decided to create their own. That’s how Bite was born — a Toronto-based brand on a mission to make bug protection clean, non-toxic, and enjoyable to use. In this episode, the co-founders share the full story…

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Making space for Indigenous voices in beauty with Cheekbone’s Jenn Harper 49:42

5M ago49:42

49:42

Jenn Harper is the Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a brand rewriting the rules of the beauty industry — and redefining what it means to lead with purpose. In this episode of The Brand is Female, Jenn shares the incredible journey that took her from working in food service and sales to launching a mission-driven beauty brand from her kitchen ta…

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Revolutionizing Period Care with Sara Jónsdóttir, Founder & CEO of Revol Cares 35:38

6M ago35:38

35:38

In this episode, Eva sits down with Sara Jonsdottir, Founder and CEO of Revol Cares—a company leading the charge in reimagining period care with medically recognized, toxin-free leakproof underwear. Sara shares her journey from identifying critical gaps in women’s health and sustainability to launching an innovative product that puts safety, comfor…

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A founder takes on drink spiking, with WiSP's Liat Kaplan 34:01

6M ago34:01

34:01

Today’s conversation is one we wish we didn’t have to have—but it’s one we absolutely must. In this episode, host Eva Hartling is joined by Liat Kaplan, founder and CEO of WiSP, a device she created to address a disturbing and all-too-common issue: drink spiking. Drink spiking is more widespread than many realize. While it’s hard to find stats on t…

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The Diva Cup Legacy, with Carinne Chambers-Saini 41:12

6M ago41:12

41:12

This conversation features a true pioneer in the period care space. Carinne Chambers-Saini is the Founder and CEO of DIVA, the company behind the Original DIVA Cup. What started over 20 years ago as a mother-daughter mission to bring a better, more sustainable alternative to pads and tampons has since grown into a global brand that has reshaped the…

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Fixing the bra industry for women, with DOUBL’s Founders 39:42

6M ago39:42

39:42

In this episode, host Eva Hartling sits down with Jessica Bosman and Bryn Davis Williams, co-founders of DOUBL, a company that’s reimagining how bras are made and sold. The duo met at university and bonded over their shared passion for entrepreneurship and disruptive innovation. Noticing how little the bra industry had evolved over the years, they …

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"No one tells artists they're entrepreneurs too," with Caroline Monnet 30:55

7M ago30:55

30:55

Caroline Monnet is a multidisciplinary artist of Anishinaabe and French ancestry, based in Montreal. She has carved out her own path as an artist and filmmaker, building a practice rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and contemporary expression. Her work explores identity, community, and the impact of colonialism—offering any creative entreprene…

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Revolutionizing Reproductive Health, with Reya Health’s Dallas Barnes 35:26

7M ago35:26

35:26

Dallas Barnes is on a mission to transform reproductive health for individuals with ovaries. As the founder and CEO of Reya Health, a digital platform offering personalized birth control support, Dallas is helping users navigate contraception with confidence and clarity. In this episode, she shares how her own experience with birth control side eff…

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Skincare made in Canada, with Three Ships' Connie Lo and Laura Thomson 37:43

7M ago37:43

37:43

This week, we’re re-airing a conversation with two of our favourite beauty founders from Canada. Three Ships Beauty was founded by Connie Lo and Laura Burget in 2017. What began as a kitchen experiment with just $2,000 each has grown into a thriving skincare brand known for its commitment to transparency and sustainability. Rebranded in 2020, Three…

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Building better healthcare tools for women, with Ekvi’s Cathrine Delp 34:25

7M ago34:25

34:25

Cathrine Delp is the Founder and CEO of Ekvi, and a rising force in Norway’s emerging femtech ecosystem. Norway is part of a growing wave of innovation in women's health, with more founders and startups stepping up to tackle challenges ranging from menstrual health to menopause and beyond. While the region is still catching up to countries like the…

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What it takes to lead in a male-dominated industry, with the founders of ward99 architects 30:48

8M ago30:48

30:48

In this episode, we're exploring the intersection of design, community, and sustainability with two inspiring women who are reshaping the built environment. Tina Ranieri-D’Ovidio and Hagit Waisman are the founding Principals of ward99 architects, a firm known for creating award-winning public spaces that reflect the diverse communities they serve. …

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What female founders need to know about the future of their business, with Allison Dent 36:38

8M ago36:38

36:38

Allison Dent is an M&A and financial expert who’s passionate about helping all entrepreneurs — women included —- take control of their financial futures. We all know that starting and running a business takes vision, resilience, and a lot of hard work—but what about planning for the long-term? Whether it’s scaling your company, securing funding, or…

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Why Canada is failing women entrepreneurs and how do we fix it, with Marwa Abdou of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce 41:13

8M ago41:13

41:13

In this episode, we’re tackling an issue that’s holding Canada back—our entrepreneurship gap, especially when it comes to women-led businesses. Despite years of investment, progress has been painfully slow, and the numbers tell a troubling story: entrepreneurship is in decline, self-employment has dropped, and gender-based barriers are costing the …

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Changing the game in the NHL, with Coach Jessica Campbell 43:57

8M ago43:57

43:57

Today we’re celebrating IWD with a special episode featuring a history-maker in hockey: Jessica Campbell. In July 2024, Jessica became assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken, breaking barriers in a field long dominated by men. By fall, she made history as the first woman to coach behind the bench in an NHL game. Jessica’s coaching journey has been …

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Sustainable fashion made for women, with AWAN's Anette Miwa Dimmen 41:48

9M ago41:48

41:48

This episode was recorded in Oslo, Norway, in conversation with the founder of sustainable fashion brand “As We Are Now” or AWAN, Anette Miwa Dimmen. AWAN is a modular fashion brand designed for women, by women. Born in Seoul and raised in Norway, Anette’s journey is anything but conventional. From chasing dreams of becoming a music star in London …

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Growing a healthy future with Organic Traditions' Ally Mamalider 34:23

9M ago34:23

34:23

This week we are reairing our conversation with Alexandra (Ally) Mamalider, President and the 2nd-generation leader of Organic Traditions, a Canadian superfoods brand known for its pure ingredients and unique blends. Ally will be our guest at the next instalment of The Brand is Female Conversation Series in Toronto on February 26th. Join us if you …

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Business at the intersection of creativity, art and fashion, with Al Dente's Roxanne Doucet 44:31

9M ago44:31

44:31

This week’s guest is Roxanne Doucet, founder of Triptyque and managing director at creative agency Al Dente New York. With over a decade of experience in creative consulting and art buying, Roxanne has worked with top artists and luxury brands like Dior, Loewe, and Balenciaga. In 2022, she became visual director at Vogue Global, further cementing h…

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Shining a spotlight on women, with The Brand is Female's Eva Hartling 46:42

9M ago46:42

46:42

This is Eva writing this: hi! And welcome back. As we officially launch a new season of The Brand is Female podcast, I’m doing something a little different—the tables have turned! For this episode, I’m stepping into the guest chair on my own show. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with incredible women and leaders, diving deep …

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Updating the condom aisle for all, with Jems’ Whitney Geller and Yasemin Emory 29:18

11M ago29:18

29:18

As we approach the end of our season, we are airing a fave from earlier in the year. In this episode, we shine a light on Whitney Geller and Yasemin Emory, co-founders of Jems, a non-toxic condom company with gender-inclusive packaging and language. Yasemin and Whitney, who had already been operating their own design agency, noticed a gap in the ma…

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Redefining health equity and the 3Ms in the workplace, with Dr. Talia Varley 47:15

12M ago47:15

47:15

Dr. Talia Varley didn’t just follow a traditional path in medicine—she redefined it. Now leading corporate health strategy at Cleveland Clinic Canada, she talks about creating a groundbreaking role that helps businesses take employee health seriously. In this episode, she unpacks the "3Ms"—menstruation, maternity, and menopause—and how these often-…

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Women and skin health at menopause, with IDC Dermo’s Nancy Labonté 47:15

1y ago47:15

47:15

In this special episode of The Brand is Female, we're diving into one of the most significant yet often overlooked aspects of women’s health—menopause and its impact on skin health. Nancy Labonté, our guest, is an expert in dermatology and beauty science. She shares her personal journey and lifelong passion for skincare, starting from a childhood f…

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Redefining a brand as second generation owner with Organic Traditions’ Ally Mamalinder 34:23

1y ago34:23

34:23

Alexandra (Ally) Mamalinder, is President and the 2nd-generation leader of Organic Traditions, a Canadian superfoods brand known for its pure ingredients and unique blends. Taking over from her father, the brand’s original founder, Allie has spent the last several years guiding Organic Traditions through a transformation, launching new products, re…

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Defying critics and shattering ceilings for all women, with BDC's Isabelle Hudon 47:24

1y ago47:24

47:24

We celebrate Small Business Month by re-airing an inspiring conversation from last spring with BDC President and CEO Isabelle Hudon, who has consistently shattered expectations and proven skeptics wrong throughout her impressive career in the corporate world. In her new role at BDC since August 2021, and as the first woman to occupy the position, I…

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Building a lingerie empire; with TheBraGirl's Bukola Adedeji 29:14

1y ago29:14

29:14

In this episode, we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Bukola Adedeji, the visionary founder behind TheBraGirl brand, who is transforming the way women think about their undergarments. Bukola’s mission is to empower women to use their bras not just as functional items, but as tools for genuine self-expression and confidence. With a background i…

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Risking it all for a lip scrub; with Sara Happ 34:00

1y ago34:00

34:00

Sara Happ is known as the innovator who redefined the lip care category. Her incredible brand-building story started in her kitchen, where Sara mixed sugars and oils to create her now-iconic lip scrubs. With just $6,000 in personal savings and a job at ESPN that wasn’t inspiring her as much as she had hoped, she launched her namesake brand in 2005—…

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How to build a global beauty powerhouse, with Nudestix' Taylor Frankel 29:00

1y ago29:00

29:00

Taylor Frankel, co-founder of Nudestix, has accomplished what many beauty entrepreneurs dream of. Starting her journey in her teenage years alongside her sister Ally and their mother Jenny, a seasoned chemical engineer with experience at MAC and CoverFX, Taylor helped identify a gap in the market for simple, multi-purpose cosmetics. Together, the t…

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Reshaping the clothing industry one low-waste garment at a time; with Katie Green and Kristen King 34:32

1y ago34:32

34:32

&Or Collective is a Montreal-based sustainable clothing brand founded by Katie Green and Kristen King, who also run the branding agency August Strategy together. The duo met a decade ago at L’Oréal. They have now merged style and eco-consciousness in their knitwear for men and women, focusing on creating “anyplace essentials” that are both versatil…

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Sustainable skincare worth millions, with Three Ships' Connie Lo and Laura Burget 37:43

1y ago37:43

37:43

Three Ships Beauty was founded by Connie Lo and Laura Burget in 2017. What began as a kitchen experiment with just $2,000 each has grown into a thriving skincare brand known for its commitment to transparency and sustainability. Rebranded in 2020, Three Ships Beauty is now stocked in nearly 1,000 stores across North America, including Whole Foods a…

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From corporate leadership to business ownership; with AV Communications' Joycelyn David 48:10

1y ago48:10

48:10

Many women executives wonder what it’s like to leave the corporate workplace and start your own company. The Brand is Female Host Eva Hartling went through this when launching her company after spending almost two decades in the corporate world. This is also an experience her guest in this episode is familiar with. With a marketing background that …

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Leveraging tech to help women with breast cancer; with My Breast Day's Tracy Persson 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

26:59

Tracy Persson, a proud Indigenous entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor, has made it her mission to support women on their breast health journey. Tracy is the founder of My Breast Day, an innovative app designed to support women pre- and post-breast cancer diagnosis. The app has gained recognition, making it to the Top 100 and Semi-Finals in the …

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The first woman of hockey, with Manon Rheaume 37:54

1+ y ago37:54

37:54

In the fifth episode of our mini-series presented by GoodLife Fitness dedicated to the first season of the PWHL and what it represents for women in sports and beyond, we bring you the story of Manon Rhéaume, a trailblazer who shattered the ultimate glass ceiling in the world of hockey. In 1992, she made history as the first and only woman to play i…

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Inclusivity for all athletes; with You Can Play's Mandy Cronin and David Palumbo 51:49

1+ y ago51:49

51:49

This week, as part of our mini-series presented by GoodLife Fitness about the inaugural season of PWHL, host Eva Hartling is in conversation with two executives from the You Can Play Project: Lead for Corporate Partnerships and Pro Female Hockey Player Mandy Cronin, and Chairman David Palumbo. You Can Play's mandate is to ensure safety and inclusio…

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Pucks, passion, and progress; with PWHL Ottawa Captain Brianne Jenner 37:23

1+ y ago37:23

37:23

This episode, part of our mini-series dedicated to PWHL’s inaugural season presented by GoodLife Fitness, features Brianne Jenner, pro hockey player and PWHL Ottawa Captain. Brianne is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and was crowned MVP of the women’s hockey tournament at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Brianne was part of the first signings ann…

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The power of partnership on and off the ice, with Pro Hockey Players Emerance Maschmeyer and Geneviève Lacasse 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

49:21

In the second episode of our special PWHL mini-series presented by GoodLife Fitness, we explore the careers of two standout athletes, both Olympic Gold Medalists in women’s hockey and both professional hockey players: PWHL Ottawa Goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer and Genevieve Lacasse, Manager, Corporate Sponsorships & Sales for PWHL. In this conversa…

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Updating the condom aisle for everyone’s sake, with Jems’ Whitney Geller and Yasemin Emory 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

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Shattering glass ceilings for all women in sports, with PWHL Toronto's Emma Maltais 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

34:32

The first conversation in our special PWHL series, presented by GoodLife Fitness, is with Emma Maltais, a standout forward for PWHL Toronto and a key player for Canada's national women's ice hockey team. In her debut PWHL season, Emma Maltais tallied 19 points (that’s 4 goals and 15 assists) in 24 games, tying for the scoring lead among rookies and…

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Giving a “Fig” about your skin with the help of science-forward skincare, with Formula Fig’s JJ Walsh 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

32:42

This episode highlights a true pioneer when it comes to science-forward skincare that transforms everyday life. JJ Walsh founded Formula Fig, inspired by her rich background in the world of fashion and experiential design. She began her career working under the British editor Isabella Blow at Tatler, eventually becoming a fashion editor herself. JJ…

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Driving a successful transition in the transport industry, with Andy Transport’s Andreea Crisan 28:35

1+ y ago28:35

28:35

This episode spotlights a fascinating succession story, featuring Andreea Crisan, who’s become a leader in the transportation industry, a space where women tend to be under-represented to say the least. From the age of 11, Andreea worked in some capacity or another alongside her father, navigating the challenges of immigration and unemployment to u…

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