Hydroponics to Haircuts: Emily Bland, Seed-EO of SucSeed, and April Penney, owner of Refined Barbershop, prove that trusting your gut can pay off. Emily transformed a student project into a social enterprise tackling food security. And April is elevating the barbershop game and building a loyal clientele in the process. These two driven entrepreneurs offer fresh insights into building impactful, customer-focused businesses.

Check out SucSeed at https://sucseed.ca/ and visit Refined Barbershop at www.refinedbarbershop.ca.

Season 3 of Best in the Biz is brought to you in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE). NLOWE offers a wide range of services to members across the province. Find out how you can grow with NLOWE at nlowe.org. 

Harnessing Networks and Hard Work: Denise Goodyear, owner of Intuitive Media, and Alicia Barrett, owner of A2Z Photography, share their entrepreneurial insights. Denise, a CNA alum, explains how hiring CNA work-term students has helped her business grow. She also discusses her commitment to leveling the playing field for all entrepreneurs through accessible marketing expertise and the power of leveraging networks like NLOWE. Alicia brings passion and dedication to her craft, emphasizing the hard work it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. With her industry accreditation giving her an edge, she continues to put her clients first.

Learn more at https://intuitivemedia.ca/ and https://www.imagesbya2z.ca/.

Season 3 of Best in the Biz is brought to you in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE). NLOWE offers a wide range of services to members across the province. Find out how you can grow with NLOWE at nlowe.org.

Balancing Business & Making Space for Others: Jessica Brown is an Inuk filmmaker and entrepreneur from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. She juggles multiple businesses—Ujarak Media, St. John's Fashion Week, and the Northern Film Initiative—all while being a mom of two. In this episode, Jessica opens up about facing uncertainty head-on and the power of representation. Tune in for her advice on taking risks, staying balanced, and leading with purpose.

Follow Jessica on Instagram @xojessicadbrown or check out St. John’s Fashion Week at @stjohnsfashionweek.

Season 3 of Best in the Biz is brought to you in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE). NLOWE offers a wide range of services to members across the province. Find out how you can grow with NLOWE at nlowe.org. 

Why ‘People-First’ is Good Business: In this two-for-one episode, we’re joined by Laurabel Mba, owner of Laurabel Mba Consulting, and Kelly Ryan, founder of Nerdy Nutrition Corporate Wellness. Laurabel highlights the critical role of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in creating successful businesses, while Kelly shares how health and wellness programs can engage, attract, and retain employees. Together, they offer insights on fostering a positive workplace culture that puts people at the heart of business success.

You can find Laurabel Mba Consulting at laurabelmba.com and on Instagram @laurabel_mba. For Nerdy Nutrition Corporate Wellness, visit nerdynutrition.ca or connect with Kelly on LinkedIn.

Season 3 of Best in the Biz is brought to you in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE). NLOWE offers a wide range of services to members across the province. Find out how you can grow with NLOWE at nlowe.org.

Taking Care of Nature and Yourself: From childhood dreams of becoming a marine biologist to launching her own environmental consulting firm, Ashley Noseworthy’s story is a testament to passion and perseverance. How did Ashley turn a long-held idea into a thriving business? Recognizing a market gap in 2010, it took nearly a decade for Ashley to start her business. But there was a problem she needed to solve, even if it meant stepping into the unknown. Ashley talks about her transition from full-time employment to entrepreneurship, the growing importance of an environmental lens, and why it’s okay to not have all the credentials before diving in. Her advice? You don’t need to do, or know, it all—learn as you go and give yourself grace.

Find out more about Ashley’s business Edgewise Environmental at EdgewiseEnvironmental.com.

Season 3 of Best in the Biz is brought to you in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE). NLOWE offers a wide range of services to members across the province. Find out how you can grow with NLOWE at nlowe.org.

Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs: We’re kickstarting season three with Olivia Crane, the mastermind behind Amplified Social. Whether you're a startup or a seasoned business owner, Olivia shares actionable insights on how to focus your energy where it truly matters – where your target audience hangs out online. Find out how to develop a rock-solid long-term strategy and learn why consistency is your best friend in the social media game.

You can visit Amplified Social at www.amplifiedsocial.ca.

Season 3 of Best in the Biz is brought to you in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE). NLOWE offers a wide range of services to members across the province. Find out how you can grow with NLOWE at nlowe.org.

MedTech Innovation Meets Small-Town Motivation: This episode, we sit down with two powerhouse entrepreneurs. Sidra Anwar, co-founder of MetaCrust Services Ltd. shares how her company is revolutionizing secure health data transmission from Newfoundland to the Netherlands. Sarah Whelan, the mompreneur behind Cria Boutique and Purely Radiant Salon & Home Décor, talks about navigating business ownership from launch to expansion. Tune in for insights on turning ideas into reality, and the importance of continuous learning.

Check out MetaCrust Services Ltd. at www.metacrust.ca and follow Sarah's journey on social media – find Cria Boutique on Instagram and Facebook, and Purely Radiant Salon & Home Décor on Facebook.

Season 3 of Best in the Biz is brought to you in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE). NLOWE offers a wide range of services to members across the province. Find out how you can grow with NLOWE at nlowe.org.

Get ready to take notes! In this episode, Rae Miller, Executive Director of the Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Long Range, offers up a treasure trove of resources. In her experience, your business plan is your roadmap, but writing one can be challenging. Luckily, with a network of 15 CBDCs in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), help is nearby. CBDC Long Range supports entrepreneurs with business loans, expert guidance, the Entrepreneurial Training Fund, the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Benefit, and more. Contact CBDC Long Range at 709-643-2933 or LongRange@cbdc.ca to tap into these invaluable resources and take your business to new heights.