The Badass CEO

Dr. Ann Kaplan, Founder of iFinance Dr. Ann Kaplan is a powerhouse entrepreneur who started financial giant iFinance in the 90s to star in the Real Housewives of Toronto, speaking at prestigious events and penning multiple books, including If You Don’t Laugh You’ll Cry. “You do good things, but do not forget, the enemy is out there in every action. When you're in a competitive environment in any business, remember there's an enemy, and they don't have the same intentions that you do.” - Ann Find Ann Kaplan & iFinance: Ann Kaplan’s Instagram Ann Kaplan’s Website Ann’s Twitter iFinance Website LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Episode Contents Starting iFinance Canada Unsecured Loans and Pitching to Banks The Balance of Working and Being a Mom Starring on the Real Housewives of Toronto Ann’s Social Project in Fashion Learning Other People’s Agenda Raising Capital is Everything for a Business How Ann Started iFinance Canada iFinance Canada Mimi MacLean: Ann, thank you so m...

Self-described serial entrepreneur, Sarah Gavigan chose to pivot in her career and follow her passion? Sarah explains how she moved from the entertainment industry to be a three-time entrepreneur and bring ramen to Nashville. Her shop Otaku Ramen is a cult favorite with multiple pop-up shops spread out throughout the Nashville area. She talks about what it takes to be a serial entrepreneur, succeed in the male-dominated food industry, and what it is like exposing the South to new cuisine and paving the way for a more diverse food culture. Episode Contents Plans Don’t Always Go To Plan Timing Matters What Worked So Well On Being A Serial Entrepreneur Learning On Someone’s Else’s Dollar After the Book, What’s Next for a Serial Entrepreneur? Ways of Financing And Choosing Investors Choices Parents Make With The Best Intentions Links Mimi: Today we are talking to a three-time entrepreneur who transitioned from a fast-paced life in the entertainment industry, then moved home to Nashville to...

Keisha Blair’s inspiring personal story is one of overcoming personal tragedy and gaining a new perspective on life. She soon came to realize how important financial wellbeing is as part of holistic wealth and financial independence. She is the author of Holistic Wealth and the founder of the Institute of Holistic Wealth that aims to help women improve their lives through financial stability and resourcefulness. Contents Keisha Blair’s Commitment to Passing on Life’s Lessons Recognizing and Acting on Valuable Advice Sharing What Works to Grow Financial Wellbeing What is Holistic Health? Two Top Tips to Grow Financial Wellbeing Marketing and Outreach Practices Links to Keisha Blair Keisha Blair’s Commitment to Passing on Life’s Lessons Holistic Wealth can be learned Mimi: Welcome back to The Badass CEO. This is Mimi. And today, we have Keisha Blair. She is an award-winning writer of Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons to Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness. She's the fo...