Here's How it's Done Podcast

Breaking new ground in an outdoor adventure enterprise: Lise Brown dismantles barriers with Momenta

Lise Brown was in her early 20s when she set out to find year round work in outdoor adventures in Winnipeg. And it didn’t take her long to find out how challenging it was -- not just to find a job, but to really find a place.

That’s when she co-founded Momenta, along with her business partner Sara Harrison, with the aim of being open and welcoming to everyone, regardless of shape, size, class or skill level.

Breaking the mold of fast fashion one baby step at a time: How Métis designer Andréanne Dandeneau sews success

“Sometimes I wish I could just plunge in and just go big, you know, I see some companies are younger than [mine] and they're making millions. But then at the end of the day, I always say I like to baby-step it. I need to digest every moment. So then it doesn't get out of control.”

Andréanne Dandeneau is the founder and CEO of Anne Mulaire. Her company designs, makes, and sews award-winning, eco-conscious  fashion wear, inspired by her Métis heritage. That all happens right here in Winnipeg – and then these award-winning collections sell to customers across Canada and beyond.

To see and be seen: Why Kim Blackburde Moore started Makade Migizi Clothing and Apparel

nstead of getting two sweatshirts made, Kim invested in a whole lot of products, and then had to figure out how to sell them! That’s how Makade Migizi Clothing and Apparel got started. 

Find out how starting this side hustle led Kim to fulfill a lifelong dream of learning her mother tongue. And get inspired to take your passion project to the next level! 

Saying yes to joy: Lourdes Still seeds success at Masagana Flower Farm & Studio

Lourdes Still is the first to admit it’s a winding road that landed her in business. She’s gone from big-city living in the Philippines to rural life in south-eastern Manitoba. From growing flowers on the balcony of her city apartment to launching Masagana Flower Farm & Studio. There’s no doubt that it takes ambition and a lot of hard work to run a sustainable small scale flower farm in Manitoba’s short growing season, but Lourdes faces her challenges with a mindset of abundance, and a heart set on joy.

Learning from the unexpected: How Lucy Sloan faced loss and started Lil' Steps Wellness Farm

At Lil Steps Wellness Farm Lucy and her staff work with children, youth and adults experiencing mental health challenges from anxiety, depression and ADHD. And their co-workers include a fainting goat, miniature horses and a pig named Wilbert.

Find out how Lucy built partnerships instead of competing for business, learned hard lessons in setting prices for services, diversified long before COVID called for pivoting, and where her business is headed next.