Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast ?? // EP 34 // PT 2 OF 3 Building a sustainable Indigenous beauty brand and learning a new industry with Jennifer Harper ? Check out this clip where she talks about how she deals with rejection when pitching her business to others and the importance of self-belief. ? The second part of my interview is out at 2 PM EST today on all your favourite platforms (Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts) at the link in bio and here: https://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/podcast/ ? SHOW NOTES Jennifer Harper is a mom of two and the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC, a digitally-native, sustainable cosmetics company with a mission to empower Indigenous youth through education and representation. In Part 2 of our interview, we also talk about: • The results of pitching on television to the Dragon's Den • Being offered funding without having to give up equity from two different partners • How she brings her whole self to her work and her parenting • Healing through entrepreneurship and the lessons she's learned Thanks to Jennifer for taking the time to speak with me about believing in yourself and healing through entrepreneurship. ? Thanks for listening! These mini episodes have been created with parents like you in mind. ? Please subscribe and leave a review – it helps others find the podcast! ✨ Season 3 is hosted and produced by Amy Lynch and has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard Canada, Sovereign Insurance and UPS Canada. #mixingbabiesandbusiness #futureofwork #parenthood #podcast #business #remotework #flexiblework #leadership #entrepreneurpodcast #startup

Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast ?? // EP 33 // PT 1 OF 3 Building a sustainable Indigenous beauty brand and learning a new industry with Jennifer Harper ? Check out this clip where she talks about pitching on Dragon's Den and then securing funding from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. ? The first part of my interview is out NOW on all your favourite platforms (Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts) at the link in bio and here: https://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/podcast/ ? SHOW NOTES Jennifer Harper is a mom of two and the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC, a digitally-native, sustainable cosmetics company with a mission to empower Indigenous youth through education and representation. We also talk about: • Adapting her workflow around home and family life during the pandemic • Taking the leap from full-time employment to full-time entrepreneurship • Eliminating her brand's hero products to rebuild them more sustainably • Learning a whole new (and very competitive) industry • Going from bootstrapping her business with $500 to securing Venture Capital funds ? Thanks for listening! These mini episodes have been created with parents like you in mind. ? Please subscribe and leave a review – it helps others find the podcast! ✨ Season 3 is sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard Canada, Sovereign Insurance and UPS Canada. #mixingbabiesandbusiness #futureofwork #parenthood #podcast #business #remotework #flexiblework #leadership #entrepreneurpodcast #startup

Preparing to release PT 1 of my interview with Jennifer Harper, a mom of two, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Inc. this afternoon! But first, a reminder that you can access Seasons 1 and 2 of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast across your favourite platforms (and at the link in my bio). Season 3 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by @startupcanada, @mastercardca, Sovereign Insurance and @ups_canada, mini episodes will be released every Tuesday and Friday until the end of the year! #mixingbabiesandbusiness #futureofwork #parenthood #podcast #business #remotework #flexiblework #leadership #entrepreneurpodcast #startup

Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast ?? // EP 32 // SEASON 3 INTRO ? The first episode as part of Season 3 is out NOW on all your favourite platforms (Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts) at the link in bio and here: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/podcast ? Season 3 features a mixture of solo mini episodes and guest interviews with Jennifer Harper, Adonica Shaw, Jane Downes and Rashmi Sirdeshpande. ? This podcast has been created with parents like you in mind and episodes will be released every Tuesday and Friday until the end of the year. ? Please subscribe and leave a review – it helps others find the podcast! You can also connect with me via email: contact[at]mixingbabiesandbusiness.com ? Share it with your network, colleagues, clients and other corporate partners, especially if you’re also passionate about advocating for more inclusive business spaces and programming for primary caregivers. ✨ Season 3 is sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard Canada, Sovereign Insurance and UPS Canada. ? Thanks for listening! #mixingbabiesandbusiness #futureofwork #parenthood #podcast #business #remotework #flexiblework #leadership #entrepreneurpodcast #startup

Getting ready to release Season 3 of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast! ? Link to the full video with sound and subtitles (and at YouTube icon in my bio): ⬇️ https://youtu.be/9nXieKCBbC0 This video is an overview of: • ? How it all started; • ? How you can connect with other parents and resources in the community; and • ? The featured Podcast Season 3 interview guests over the coming weeks. ? Thank you to my guests, who are all parents AND entrepreneurs: • Jenn Harper, Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Inc. @cheekbonebeauty (EP 33–35) • Adonica Shaw, Founder of Wingwomen @mywingwomen (EP 36–38) • Jane Downes, Founder of Jane Downes Finance Talent and Part-Time.ie @parttime.ie (EP 39–41) • Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Children's Author of fiction and non-fiction books published by Puffin Books and Wren & Rook, Hachette Children's UK @rashmiwriting (EP 42–44) ✨ Special thanks to the Season 3 Sponsors: Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by @startupcanada, @mastercardca, Sovereign Insurance and @ups_canada. Subtitles are auto-generated but the YouTube video has captions and a transcript will be on the website shortly. #mixingbabiesandbusiness #DIYpodcast #podcast #thirdtrimester #parenting #parenthood #flexiblework #startup #entrepreneurpodcast #business #remotework

?? I'm hosting a Mixing Babies And Business™ online meetup next Wednesday – RSVP via Eventbrite at the link in my bio or send me a message if you'd like to receive the link to join. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? • Meet other parents – who are also flexible / remote workers and/or entrepreneurs • Show up as you are – BYOBab(ies), snacks, playmats, toys • Have your say – I'm always seeking ways we can advocate for more inclusive corporate spaces and experiences for parents and their families...which I then share in future talks, newsletters and with the @startupcanada Gov network • Leave refreshed – chat to humans without leaving your house, no pressure to speak but you're always welcome to participate ?? We'll also be celebrating the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast Season 3 launch party! #business #entrepreneurs #parenthood #futureofwork #podcast #flexiblework #remotework #startup #parentinglife

? Halfway through my Season 3 interviews for the Mixing Babies And Business Podcast, then it's editing time before the November launch! Can't wait to share these stories with you soon. #mixingbabiesandbusiness #mentalhealth #wellness #creativehappylife #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #flexiblework #futureofwork #workthatworks #remotework #BYOBaby #DIYpodcast

You can now watch the replay of the Startup Vancouver event from earlier this week here and at the link in my bio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbRM-Phuh9w&t=2s The panel featured four other parentpreneurs and I, sharing our experiences in business so far: • Manuj Aggarwal @manujagro • Paul Brassard @paul_brassard • Anna Sinclair @annasinclair.ca • Humaira Ahmed @locellefounder My oldest kid made a cameo during Q&A, we were all presenting during the late afternoon / evening routines from different timezones and there were some great takeaways that apply to both parenthood and entrepreneurship. Thanks to Colin Weston and Chiara Toselli for hosting the event and giving us a chance to connect with other parents from across the country! #flexiblework #startup #parenthood #workthatworks #entreprenership #business #CanStartupStories

Parentpreneur life: Pitching with a newborn -> then toddlers -> remote school age kids, has become a skill over time. Did you know babies love microphones and don't cry in front of crowds!? ?? Happy to join Startup Canada's Vancouver Community and these fellow panelists, to share a bit of my journey creating Mixing Babies And Business™, speaking alongside my kids and the things I believe would make business spaces and programming more inclusive for parents for #CanStartupStories! Wednesday, October 6th 2021 at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. EST, RSVP for free online at the link in their bio or here:

Join us for a casual online event next Wednesday, September 22nd @ 1 PM EST, to learn what's happening over the coming year + get connected to other like-minded parents! ?? RSVP to this online community event hosted by Amy Lynch, Founder of Mixing Babies And Business™ to network with other parents interested in discussing entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Link in bio to register and here: https://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/events/ #parenthood #parentpreneur #startup #BYOBaby #mixingbabiesandbusiness #entrepreneur #remotework #flexiblework #business #podcastersofinstagram #candidchildhood