Interview with seasoned podcast host, Chris Redekop With a couple of cheap microphones and a direct line to his computer, Chris Redekop started his own podcast back in 2014. As he developed a following, he eventually picked up some high end microphones, mic stands and a multi-channel mixer and set up a home studio. Redekop’s bi-monthly podcast focused on pop culture and the local art ... Read More »
A 10-Year Dream Becomes Reality for Holly Watson Winner of the PARO New Business of the Year Award Holly Watson, member of the Painted Feather Métis Tribe, from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is the proud owner of the Haven Hostel, and recently won the New Business of the Year award from the PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprises. Ever since Watson ... Read More »
Louisa Reddekopp, Tsimshian from Northwest British Columbia, Canada, is the owner of Fire Moon Soap Co. and was recently named one of the top four finalists for the Community Futures Just Watch Me! Video Contest – an annual contest which promotes and celebrates small business owners with disabilities or ongoing health conditions who reside in rural Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Fire ... Read More »
In the last issue, entrepreneur and founder of SAY Magazine, Leslie Lounsbury spoke about the successes and challenges of starting a new business. In this issue we find out more about the inspirational people she has met throughout her journey and her hopes for SAY Magazine’s future. SAY Magazine: In all of your years working on SAY Magazine, you’ve interviewed ... Read More »
Since 2002 Leslie Lounsbury, an educator by trade, has travelled all over the world in search of positive and inspiring stories for SAY Magazine. Through her travels she discovered stories of Indigenous people from all over the world, and found the opportunity and felt the responsibility to give a voice to those who might not otherwise be heard. ... Read More »
You’ve started a new business and you may already have some paying customers. Now what? One of the first things you need to do is create your website. You might be wondering how to get started, how much to pay, and what to do about an email account. Let me help. Domain name First things first! Getting your domain name ... Read More »
Business Development Specialist for the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico (AICCNM) and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center. He is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna, Village of Paraje – one of the 19 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico, located 45 miles west of Albuquerque. Russell is passionate about Native Small Business, Community and ... Read More »
Celebrating 10 Years as a Fashion Entrepreneur Andréanne Dandeneau’s enterprise is anything but ordinary. In 2005, with the help of Aboriginal Business Canada, this young contemporary dancer and graphic artist launched her own company, MJAnne couture, with her label ‘Hug Me’. In 2008 she incorporated under Andréanne Designs Inc. operating under Voilà par Andréanne as the name of her ... Read More »
Victor S. Buffalo OC, AOE, LLD (hon), BAT (hon), Cree “It’s the resource wealth of Canada that made it the way it is, Lumber, fish, oil: the resources of this country. There’s got to be an equitable distribution.” Victor Buffalo is a respected Alberta leader and entrepreneur. His pioneering work has helped First Nation businesses across Canada to prosper and ... Read More »
Some people praise STRONGFRONT.tv founder Jesse Green a successful businessman gracing magazine covers and subject of various business articles, but Jesse thinks of his film and television career as an evolution of numerous inroads, trials and tribulations that have contributed to his success. Most recently Jesse won an award for best television program at this years Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music ... Read More »
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