Have You Met Her Yet?

In this weeks episode, I speak with Leeann Froese, Owner / Brand Strategist / PR Specialist at Town Hall Brands.

Leeann Froese has worked to market and publicize companies and individuals from all over the world for nearly three decades and has been named one of 10 Women in PR That Lead, Inspire and Build Successful Brands, by Women in Public Relations North America.

With more than 26 years’ experience, she loves guiding clients and helping them build brand strategies that bring success. Their victories are hers. As an agency owner and consultant, Leeann is proud to have worked with several companies to assist them with their branding, identity, and story and have produced innumerable projects.

She is well known and respected, possesses great relationships, and offers a highly unique skill set as it relates to strategy, marketing, PR, and projects. Leeann loves to address groups— large or small—and is adept at leading projects and client workshops. 

Outside of work, Leeann also provides mentorship to professional women in the food, hospitality, and wine industry via her membership with the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, supports the food and beverage industry through her advisory council role with the BC Hospitality Foundation board, and enjoys memberships in the BC Food and Beverage Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers British Columbia Chapter.

Leeann is a mom and a grandma and her favourite personal pastime is to bird watch.

In this episode we discuss:

• how and why Leeann started her business
• working with your partner in business
• how her brand has changed and evolved over the past 10 years
• lessons in owning your own business 

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
@_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative

Guest
Leeann Froese, owner / brand strategist / PR specialist, Town Hall Brands 
Instagram - @leeannwine
Linkedin 

Episode References

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Leeann Froese, Owner / Brand Strategist / PR Specialist at Town Hall Brands.

Leeann Froese has worked to market and publicize companies and individuals from all over the world for nearly three decades and has been named one of 10 Women in PR That Lead, Inspire and Build Successful Brands, by Women in Public Relations North America.

With more than 26 years’ experience, she loves guiding clients and helping them build brand strategies that bring success. Their victories are hers. As an agency owner and consultant, Leeann is proud to have worked with several companies to assist them with their branding, identity, and story and have produced innumerable projects.

She is well known and respected, possesses great relationships, and offers a highly unique skill set as it relates to strategy, marketing, PR, and projects. Leeann loves to address groups— large or small—and is adept at leading projects and client workshops. 

Outside of work, Leeann also provides mentorship to professional women in the food, hospitality, and wine industry via her membership with the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, supports the food and beverage industry through her advisory council role with the BC Hospitality Foundation board, and enjoys memberships in the BC Food and Beverage Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers British Columbia Chapter.

Leeann is a mom and a grandma and her favourite personal pastime is to bird watch.

In this episode we discuss:

• how and why Leeann started her business
• working with your partner in business
• how her brand has changed and evolved over the past 10 years
• lessons in owning your own business 

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
@_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative

Guest
Leeann Froese, owner / brand strategist / PR specialist, Town Hall Brands 
Instagram - @leeannwine
Linkedin 

Episode References

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Jana Plucinski, a writer and pregnancy loss advocate.

Jana is a pediatric occupational therapist by trade and she has been practicing for over 10 years. In addition to pediatric therapy, she has a passion for writing and connecting with other women through shared experiences of motherhood. Having navigated the rollercoaster of fertility struggles and recurrent pregnancy loss, she is  passionate about advocating for more open dialogue regarding these important topics, ensuring women are supported during this time of critical need, and making sure that women's voices and experiences are heard and validated.

In this episode we discuss:

• Miscarriages and experiences of grief after loss 
• Fertility struggles
• How relationships change after loss
• How to deal with toxic positivity and unsolicited advice 
• Setting boundaries for yourself and being kind
• Why connecting with other women and the loss community is important
• Honouring babies who were lost

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
@_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative

Guest
Jana Plucinski, writer and pregnancy loss advocate 
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Author Links: https://www.mother.ly/author/jana-plucinski/
https://herviewfromhome.com/author/jana-plucinski/

Episode References
Jana has written a few articles that may be helpful to you:

• Things that Hurt and Things that Help after Someone You Love Has a Miscarriage 
• Stop Asking Women When They're Having a(nother) Baby
• Everything Feels Wrong During Pregnancy After Loss

Additional Links & Resources

• @pregnancyafterloss support
• @fertility_canada
• @heylossmama
• @lossmomclub
• @pregnancylossupportcanada

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Jana Plucinski, a writer and pregnancy loss advocate.

Jana is a pediatric occupational therapist by trade and she has been practicing for over 10 years. In addition to pediatric therapy, she has a passion for writing and connecting with other women through shared experiences of motherhood. Having navigated the rollercoaster of fertility struggles and recurrent pregnancy loss, she is  passionate about advocating for more open dialogue regarding these important topics, ensuring women are supported during this time of critical need, and making sure that women's voices and experiences are heard and validated.

In this episode we discuss:

• Miscarriages and experiences of grief after loss 
• Fertility struggles
• How relationships change after loss
• How to deal with toxic positivity and unsolicited advice 
• Setting boundaries for yourself and being kind
• Why connecting with other women and the loss community is important
• Honouring babies who were lost

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
@_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative

Guest
Jana Plucinski, writer and pregnancy loss advocate 
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Author Links: https://www.mother.ly/author/jana-plucinski/
https://herviewfromhome.com/author/jana-plucinski/

Episode References
Jana has written a few articles that may be helpful to you:

• Things that Hurt and Things that Help after Someone You Love Has a Miscarriage 
• Stop Asking Women When They're Having a(nother) Baby
• Everything Feels Wrong During Pregnancy After Loss

Additional Links & Resources

• @pregnancyafterloss support
• @fertility_canada
• @heylossmama
• @lossmomclub
• @pregnancylossupportcanada

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Nadia Ladak, Founder of Marlow.

Nadia Ladak (she/her) is passionate about contributing to the start-up ecosystem and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. She is the founder of Marlow, a menstrual health brand that has created the first-ever lubricated tampon delivered through a direct-to-consumer subscription model. Beyond the product, the team is taking a community-driven approach to reduce the stigma around menstrual health through education and conversations. The brand has been featured in a variety of publications including Global News, Betakit, Canadian Living, The Kit, FemTech Insider, Vancouver Sun, and more. Nadia led the team's fundraising strategy and raised a $500,000 pre-seed round and obtained $100,000 in non-dilutive grants. She is a Canadian delegate at the upcoming G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance summit where she will contribute to international policy regarding entrepreneurship and is also the Ontario representative on the Startup Canada Women Advocacy Network where she participates in government roundtables to advocate for female founders. Prior to Marlow, Nadia worked at KPMG in management consulting and at TELUS Digital in digital strategy. She graduated from the Ivey Business School as an Ivey Scholar (top 10% of her class) and was recently recognized as one of Canada's Top 30 under 30 leaders by Bay Street Bull. Nadia is committed to giving back to her community through her role as a fundraising catalyst at Holland Bloorview Children's Hospital and as a mentor for the Junior Achievement Company Program where she provides weekly coaching to high school students as they operate their own small businesses. In her spare time, you can find her backcountry camping, curled up with a good book, or trying new restaurants!

In this episode we discuss:

• How they found a gap to create a lubricated tampon business
• Why mensuration is not a niche market 
• How she built a business with 3 friends from University
• How their company raised $500K for the development of their brand
• What the future looks like for women’s health and menstruation 
• How menstrual leave in work places are becoming a way of the future 

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guest
Nadia Ladak, Founder of Marlow.
Connect with Nadia:
Website
TikTok
Instagram

Episode References
20% off any purchase with promo code HAVEYOUMETHERYET 

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Nadia Ladak, Founder of Marlow.

Nadia Ladak (she/her) is passionate about contributing to the start-up ecosystem and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. She is the founder of Marlow, a menstrual health brand that has created the first-ever lubricated tampon delivered through a direct-to-consumer subscription model. Beyond the product, the team is taking a community-driven approach to reduce the stigma around menstrual health through education and conversations. The brand has been featured in a variety of publications including Global News, Betakit, Canadian Living, The Kit, FemTech Insider, Vancouver Sun, and more. Nadia led the team's fundraising strategy and raised a $500,000 pre-seed round and obtained $100,000 in non-dilutive grants. She is a Canadian delegate at the upcoming G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance summit where she will contribute to international policy regarding entrepreneurship and is also the Ontario representative on the Startup Canada Women Advocacy Network where she participates in government roundtables to advocate for female founders. Prior to Marlow, Nadia worked at KPMG in management consulting and at TELUS Digital in digital strategy. She graduated from the Ivey Business School as an Ivey Scholar (top 10% of her class) and was recently recognized as one of Canada's Top 30 under 30 leaders by Bay Street Bull. Nadia is committed to giving back to her community through her role as a fundraising catalyst at Holland Bloorview Children's Hospital and as a mentor for the Junior Achievement Company Program where she provides weekly coaching to high school students as they operate their own small businesses. In her spare time, you can find her backcountry camping, curled up with a good book, or trying new restaurants!

In this episode we discuss:

• How they found a gap to create a lubricated tampon business
• Why mensuration is not a niche market 
• How she built a business with 3 friends from University
• How their company raised $500K for the development of their brand
• What the future looks like for women’s health and menstruation 
• How menstrual leave in work places are becoming a way of the future 

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guest
Nadia Ladak, Founder of Marlow.
Connect with Nadia:
Website
TikTok
Instagram

Episode References
20% off any purchase with promo code HAVEYOUMETHERYET 

Episode Resources
We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

In this weeks episode, I speak with Kathleen James from The Virtual Spell.

Kathleen is a Vancouver based virtual assistant with over 2 years in business as the Virtual Spell. She enjoys copywriting, setting up CRM systems, and finding the perfect pitches and influencers for her clients. Kathleen recently made her first hire and has been enjoying no longer being a solo entrepreneur! When not working, she loves to cook, drink wine, spend time at the beach, and travel. Kathleen is also an astrology and enneagram nerd, as she loves to better understand herself and people in general.

In this episode we discuss:

• leaving her corporate job to start her VA business
• what it has been like growing her business pre and post pandemic
• why she is so passionate about helping other business owners delegate and grow their businesses 
• learning how to be comfortable online in images and videos

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guest
Kathleen James, Founder & Virtual & Executive Assistant, The Virtual Spell
www.thevirtualspell.com
[email protected]
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_virtual_spell/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevirtualspell

Episode References
15% Referral discount from The Virtual Spell using code by referencing this episode in 2022.

Episode Resources
Use promo code "CREATIVITYANDLOVE" to receive $25 your next Creative Strategy Hour Booking with Pink Crown Creative

We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast
Facebook

In this weeks episode, I speak with Kathleen James from The Virtual Spell.

Kathleen is a Vancouver based virtual assistant with over 2 years in business as the Virtual Spell. She enjoys copywriting, setting up CRM systems, and finding the perfect pitches and influencers for her clients. Kathleen recently made her first hire and has been enjoying no longer being a solo entrepreneur! When not working, she loves to cook, drink wine, spend time at the beach, and travel. Kathleen is also an astrology and enneagram nerd, as she loves to better understand herself and people in general.

In this episode we discuss:

• leaving her corporate job to start her VA business
• what it has been like growing her business pre and post pandemic
• why she is so passionate about helping other business owners delegate and grow their businesses 
• learning how to be comfortable online in images and videos

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guest
Kathleen James, Founder & Virtual & Executive Assistant, The Virtual Spell
www.thevirtualspell.com
[email protected]
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_virtual_spell/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevirtualspell

Episode References
15% Referral discount from The Virtual Spell using code by referencing this episode in 2022.

Episode Resources
Use promo code "CREATIVITYANDLOVE" to receive $25 your next Creative Strategy Hour Booking with Pink Crown Creative

We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast
Facebook

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Leah Yard from Leah Yard Designs and the Voted Least Likely Podcast.

Leah is a designer, business owner, and podcast host. She is also a high school drop out and failure expert.

From living on a lighthouse island as a child, to dropping out of high school and working entry-level jobs for over a decade, to accidentally becoming an entrepreneur: her story is far from glamorous. And yet she somehow ended up working in the fashion Industry.
​
She started her jewellery brand Leah Yard Designs in 2013. In an industry that values prestige and glamour, she constantly felt like an imposter. Because of this, she now proudly shares her story on the Voted Least Likely Podcast. Her mission is to demystify what it takes to be successful. She wants her piece of internet real estate to be a place for people to share the stories that make them who they are.

In this episode we discuss:

• Growing up on a lighthouse island in BC
• Hiding in a bathroom at an event when you don’t feel like you belong
• Launching her podcast “Voted Least Likely” 
• Lessons of running a jewellery brand for 9 years 
• Imposter syndrome
• Dealing with the facade of entrepreneur success noise on social media

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guest
Leah Yard, Founder, Leah Yard Designs & Host of Voted Least Likely Podcast.
Connect with Leah:
Leah Yard Designs: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesigns
Leah Yard: www.leahyard.com (the Voted Least Likely Podcast "hub")
IG: @leahyard

Episode References
Voted Least Likely Podcast
Use 20% all purchases from Leah Yard Design by using promo code: "HAVEYOUMETHERYET20" at check out

Episode Resources
Use promo code "CREATIVITYANDLOVE" to receive $25 your next Creative Strategy Hour Booking with Pink Crown Creative

We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Wishing you Creativity & Love. Thanks for listening!

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast

Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

In this weeks episode, I speak with Leah Yard from Leah Yard Designs and the Voted Least Likely Podcast.

Leah is a designer, business owner, and podcast host. She is also a high school drop out and failure expert.

From living on a lighthouse island as a child, to dropping out of high school and working entry-level jobs for over a decade, to accidentally becoming an entrepreneur: her story is far from glamorous. And yet she somehow ended up working in the fashion Industry.
​
She started her jewellery brand Leah Yard Designs in 2013. In an industry that values prestige and glamour, she constantly felt like an imposter. Because of this, she now proudly shares her story on the Voted Least Likely Podcast. Her mission is to demystify what it takes to be successful. She wants her piece of internet real estate to be a place for people to share the stories that make them who they are.

In this episode we discuss:

• Growing up on a lighthouse island in BC
• Hiding in a bathroom at an event when you don’t feel like you belong
• Launching her podcast “Voted Least Likely” 
• Lessons of running a jewellery brand for 9 years 
• Imposter syndrome
• Dealing with the facade of entrepreneur success noise on social media

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it with a friend who you think might enjoy it too!

Host
Lindsay Dent, Founder & Creative Director of Pink Crown Creative
 @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreative
Email [email protected] for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.

Guest
Leah Yard, Founder, Leah Yard Designs & Host of Voted Least Likely Podcast.
Connect with Leah:
Leah Yard Designs: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesigns
Leah Yard: www.leahyard.com (the Voted Least Likely Podcast "hub")
IG: @leahyard

Episode References
Voted Least Likely Podcast
Use 20% all purchases from Leah Yard Design by using promo code: "HAVEYOUMETHERYET20" at check out

Episode Resources
Use promo code "CREATIVITYANDLOVE" to receive $25 your next Creative Strategy Hour Booking with Pink Crown Creative

We are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.

Artwork
RD Design

Music
"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.com

Let's get social!
Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcast
Facebook