On this episode of the Pow Wow Pitch Podcast, we welcome 2022 Second-Place Pow Wow Pitch Winner, Sean Rayland-Boubar, Founder and CEO of Red Rebel Armour. Sean shares the importance of resilience through empowerment and how it has shaped his entrepreneurial journey in apparel. Learn how Sean is giving back and creating social change in his community! [...]

We welcome the 2022 Pow Wow Pitch Winner, Erica Daniels, Founder and CEO of Kejic Productions. Erica shares her thoughts on storytelling to amplify, protect, and record Indigenous stories for future generations, recounts her entrepreneurial journey and shares advice for indigenous entrepreneurs. Listen now to hear Erica’s advice on moving through obstacles and opening up yourself to receive and accept guidance. [...]

“Collaboration is the most important thing we can do to lift each other up. It creates this chain reaction.” On this episode of the Pow Wow Pitch Podcast Jenna White, Founder of Jenna’s Nut-Free Dessertery in Fredericton, NB Jenna shares her entrepreneurial journey in the Indigenous cuisine, running her first brick-and-mortar restaurant, and how her identity and culture has shaped her passion for food, tourism and business. [...]

Lisa Vicaire, the founder of Algonquin Acres, shares her entrepreneurial journey of using animal therapy to help young children, incorporating Indigenous teachings into programs, and lessons learned along the way. [...]

Hear from Shadi Hafez, Algonquin Anishinaabe and Syrian PhD student in sociology, and program manager for the National Association of Friendship Centres as he discusses his work supporting Indigenous communities through the Friendship Centre movement in health, social well-being, and economic autonomy. [...]

This week, we welcomed back Kyle St-Amour Brennan onto the podcast to discuss his position as the program lead for Build Native Indigenous Entrepreneur at Shopify. Kyle advises Indigenous entrepreneurs to transition from selling their products on social media to creating their online store using Shopify. [...]

This week of the Pow Wow Pitch Podcast, we welcomed back Jenn Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a cosmetics company that combines beauty with environmental responsibility to be a force for Indigenous representation in the beauty community. Listen for her journey as an entrepreneur, her experiences with Indigenous identity, and her inspiring vulnerability. [...]

“There’s no secret recipe, you know, it’s courage, hard work, attitude and effort. I say that all the time with my kids too. And I realized your attitude and the amount of effort you put in is what’s going to help you succeed and not to be scared of failing.” This week of the Pow Wow Pitch Podcast,we welcomed Trisha Pitura and Melanie Bernard, co-founders of MINI TIPI, a manufacturing brand that produces quality textiles and supports Indigenous artists. The pair shares their journey of navigating partnership and how they forge a bridge to reach both Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences. [...]

“Start where you’re comfortable; start where it comes easy for you because then you’re going to build up that confidence.” On this Pow Wow Pitch Podcast, Kahentawaks Tiewishaw, a bear clan Mohawk from Kanehsatake and co-founder of Revital Software, discusses her early years, her entrepreneurial journey, and language revitalization. [...]

“You’re never too old to learn or start something new as long as you’re willing to keep an open mind and always be willing to learn.” On this episode of the Pow Wow Pitch Podcast, guest Jolene Johnson, Founder of Wabanaki Maple, talks about rediscovering her roots, building a business aligned with her values and starting up later in life. [...]