Business Class: Build It Braver
American Express
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Owning a small business takes courage, resilience, and a little help from our friends! Business Class: Build It Braver is a podcast from American Express where small business owners can learn from the real-world experiences of seasoned entrepreneurs turned mentors.
Listeners will follow host and entrepreneur Vivian Kaye through conversations with some of Canada’s brightest entrepreneurial minds as they provide fresh perspectives to small business owners to help them on their business journeys. People like Joe Mimran, founder of Joe Fresh and Club Monaco, and Wes Hall, Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den.
Each episode explores a different business challenge, and demonstrates the commitment, connection, and hope that springs up when small business owners have meaningful discussions with experienced entrepreneurs who really care. As small business owners, the stakes couldn’t be higher, which is why you really need the backing of trusted experts. The mentors on this show offer just that: real-time learning in a super-charged package. #AmexBuildItBraver
About American Express Business Class
American Express Business Class is an educational resource for today’s business leaders. It provides modern business education through compelling stories, timely tips, and inspiring insights from business experts, industry leaders, and savvy entrepreneurs.
About Vivian Kaye
Vivian was born in Tema, Ghana, and immigrated to Toronto, Canada as a toddler. After dropping out of college and battling depression in her early adulthood, she worked a series of jobs as a French bilingual for several startups in fintech, Medtech, and at the home office of a multinational franchise company. She took these entrepreneurial lessons and started a 6-figure wedding decor company.
While running that business, her 2nd business, KinkyCurlyYaki was born. Tired of not being able to find high-quality hair extensions that matched her afro hair texture, and realizing she wasn’t alone, the company took off. In the first year (2012) it hit 6-figures. Then in 2016, it hit 7-figures, as it remains today, which has allowed her to run the business while single-handedly raising her son, sharing her story internationally, and helping others reach their goals.
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Dream Big: Prioritizing to Build your Business
Business Class: Build It Braver
11/22/21 • 0 min
On this episode of Business Class: Build it Braver, Jenny Bird, Founder of JENNY BIRD, chats with Lorel Grad of YVR Poshmama, about dreaming big and how she can better prioritize to achieve her business goals and take her online business to the next level.
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Sourcing Funding for your Business
Business Class: Build It Braver
12/06/21 • 29 min
On this episode of Business Class: Build It Braver, Kayla Isabelle, CEO of Startup Canada, an organization dedicated to connecting Canadian entrepreneurs with the tools for growth, will chat with Lola Adeyemi, founder of It’s Souper, about how to access capital for her business.
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Crafting your Brand Story
Business Class: Build It Braver
01/05/22 • 25 min
On this episode of Business Class: Build It Braver, Tareq Hadhad, Founder of Peace by Chocolate, chats with Sadaf Rahimi, Owner of Charcuterie Vancouver, about how to make the most of your unique brand story.
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Harnessing the Network Effect to Strengthen Your Business
Business Class: Build It Braver
02/28/22 • 24 min
On this episode of Business Class: Build It Braver, we discuss how to build a marketplace through the Network Effect. Featuring entrepreneur and founder of Wattpad, Allen Lau, in conversation with Daniel Warner, the co-founder and CEO of health tech startup KixCare.
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Scaling Up for Business Growth
Business Class: Build It Braver
10/22/21 • 29 min
On this episode of Business Class: Build it Braver, Joe Mimran, Founder of Joe Fresh and Club Monaco and former Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, chats with Catherine Addai, CEO, designer, and lead stylist of Toronto based clothing label, Kaela Kay, about scaling up business production, when and how to take your business to the next level of growth and more!
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Cash Flow as You Grow
Business Class: Build It Braver
12/20/21 • 23 min
In this episode of Business Class: Build It Braver, Paul Roman, General Manager & Vice President, Global Commercial Services, Amex Canada, chats with Tracy Johnson of Bitter Sisters Brewery in Calgary about how she can better manage cash flow for her growing business.
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Thriving in a Digital World
Business Class: Build It Braver
01/17/22 • 27 min
On this episode of Business Class: Build It Braver, we chat all things digital with Sinead Bovell, founder of WAYE Talks, as she connects with Jebril Jalloh, founder of Toronto streetwear brand Get Fresh Company, on how he can thrive and truly connect with customers in an online world.
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Being the Face of your Brand
Business Class: Build It Braver
01/31/22 • 26 min
On this episode of Business Class: Build It Braver, we discuss the benefits and challenges of being the face of your own business with Karin Bohn, Founder and Creative Director at design studio House of Bohn, and Sylvia Wong, the creative brain behind Via Calligraphy.
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Scaling and Staffing Your Operations
Business Class: Build It Braver
02/14/22 • 23 min
On this episode of Business Class: Build It Braver, we discuss the best strategy for effectively scaling and staffing your business for growth with Mallorie Brodie, Co-founder and CEO of the workforce intelligence software Bridgit and Sean Brown, Creative Director of namesake homeware line Curves by Sean Brown.
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Gaining a Competitive Edge in a Saturated Market
Business Class: Build It Braver
03/14/22 • 20 min
On this episode of Business Class: Build It Braver, we discuss how to set your business apart and find your niche in a competitive market, something both of our guests are quite familiar with. Featuring Taylor Frankel, co-founder of makeup and skincare brand Nudestix, and Xenia Chen, founder of Threads, a modern direct-to-consumer hosiery and tights brand.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Business Class: Build It Braver have?
Business Class: Build It Braver currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Business Class: Build It Braver cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Business Class: Build It Braver?
The episode title 'Sourcing Funding for your Business' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Business Class: Build It Braver?
The average episode length on Business Class: Build It Braver is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Business Class: Build It Braver released?
Episodes of Business Class: Build It Braver are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Business Class: Build It Braver?
The first episode of Business Class: Build It Braver was released on Sep 8, 2021.
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