In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by Anna Bennett. Anna has been recognized as a Pinterest marketing expert by Pinterest themselves. In fact, she was part of their Elite Business Program designed to help businesses leverage the power of Pinterest marketing. Since 2012, she's been helping businesses and bloggers get more traffic from Pinterest to their website and blog. Her specialty niches include; hair and beauty, health and fitness, home decor, fashion, kids and parenting, travel, food and drink, art, DIY, and weddings. Anna offers four Pinterest Marketing online courses and her agency offers lots of services to support your social media growth and the development of your marketing strategy. In this episode we discuss what social media to choose to use for your business, how to avoid entrepreneurial burnout, the importance of obtaining business awards and more. Be sure to follow @suiteduppodcast on Instagram and Suited Up Podcast on Facebook for updates on new episodes or to connect! Connect with Anna: White Glove Social Media Website - https://whiteglovesocialmedia.com/ Anna's Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/pinterestmarketingexpert/ Anna's LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/annacadizbennett Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

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Curating a Social Media Strategy

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by Chelsea Goodman. Chelsea is a writer, director and producer from Vancouver, Canada. She founded her production company, Water Flower Studios, in 2014 and made her directorial debut with her short pirate comedic film, The Curse of Maggie Boon. In 2018 she wrote, directed and co-produced the fantasy video game themed comedy, Epic Quest, which has gone on to win 8 awards, earn 11 nominations and is now streaming on The Fantasy Network. Chelsea has her Bachelor in Motion Picture Arts from Capilano University and enjoys graphic designing, travelling and watching cult classic films. In this episode we discuss Chelsea's transition from graphic design to film, her first post-grad job working for Steven Spielberg on The BFG, and founding her production company with co-owner and creative partner David Pfrimmer. Be sure to follow @suiteduppodcast on Instagram and Suited Up Podcast on Facebook for updates on new episodes or to connect! Connect with Chelsea: Water Flower Studios Website - http://waterflowerstudios.com/site/ Water Flower Studios Instagram - @waterflowerstudios Water Flower Studios Facebook - @waterflowerstudios Other resources referenced in the episode: Capilano University - School of Motion Picture Arts Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

Working in the Vancouver Film Industry as a Writer, Director and Producer

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by Emily Mittelstaedt. Emily has always had a strong passion for dance. The ability to discover, absorb, feel and share feelings through physical expression makes her curious, focussed and open. Emily is the CEO and co-founder of Dansii.com, a dance support organization and networking platform. She had professionally trained for 10 years, performing and working around Europe, before transitioning to the business side of dance. Emily has now been CEO of Dansii for two years, and is excited to be on a path of continuous growth. Outside of her day to day Dansii work, Emily works on other dance related projects and loves to spend time outside exploring and connecting with nature. A frequent point of personal research for Emily is her heritage and culture. Emily is Kanien' kehá:ka and longs to connect with her ancestors' stories, hoping to one day bring them to life through dance. Our conversation covered everything from diversity & inclusivity in the dance world, reminiscing about our days together dancing as students at Canada's National Ballet School, and leaders in the dance world like Artistic Director Mavis Staines who supported Dansii from day one. Be sure to follow @suiteduppodcast on Instagram and Suited Up Podcast on Facebook for updates on new episodes or to connect! Connect with Emily: Dansii's Website - https://dansii.com/ Dansii Instagram - @dansii Dansii Facebook - Dansii  Other resources referenced in the episode: Canada's National Ballet School Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

Shaping Dance Culture with a Digital Company

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by STIR Cooking School Co-founder and Co-owner Jennifer Leslie. Jennifer is a kinesiologist by trade with additional training in Nutrition and Business. Her career was based on managing a business that specialized in Corporate Health Promotion in Toronto and Vancouver. Jennifer's experience includes volunteer work with the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society in their healthy Workplace initiatives. She teaches Nutrition Education to high school students and offers specialty nutrition education programs for athletes. Her present business STIR COOKING offers healthy cooking classes, products, educational seminars, special events and training initiatives. Our conversation covered everything from finding a business partner whose skill set compliments your own to creating a business model with no overhead costs (and so much more)! Be sure to follow @suiteduppodcast on Instagram & Facebook for updates on new episodes or to connect! Connect with Jennifer: Stir Cooking School website - stircookingschool.ca Stir Cooking School Instagram - @stircookingschool Stir Cooking School Facebook - Stir Cooking School Other resources referenced in the episode: Camas restaurant Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

Creating a Cooking School that is Values Driven

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by Nicole Smith. Nicole is the founder and CEO of Flytographer, the first global marketplace that connects travelers with hand-picked local photographers for fun, vacation photo shoots. She grew Flytographer from idea to a multi-million dollar business that operates in 300+ cities across six continents, and was ranked as one of the fastest-growing startups in Canada in 2017 & 2018 by Canadian Business Magazine. Flytographer has been called “The Future of Travel Photography” by Conde Nast Traveler and “An Ingenious Travel Hack” by Oprah.com. Nicole was also selected as an E&Y “Winning Women Class of 2018” and featured in Mashable’s “Eight Women Shattering the Travel Industry’s Glass Ceiling.” In 2015, she pitched on Dragons’ Den (two offers, which she turned down!), and in 2018 won the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) “Pitch for the Purse”. She is now a board member at FWE, and loves advising new entrepreneurs. Our conversation covered everything from taking the leap of faith to create a startup, challenges women entrepreneurs are facing today, and how to foster a close-knit team and positive work environment when your employees are scattered around the globe. Be sure to follow @suiteduppodcast on Instagram and Suited Up Podcast on Facebook for updates on new episodes or to connect! Connect with Nicole: Flytographer Website - https://www.flytographer.com/ Flytographer Instagram - @flytographer Nicole's Instagram - @flytographerlife Other resources referenced in the episode: Flytographer Travel Shop, Better Everyday Photos with Your iPhone course and Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

Flytographer: From Idea to Multi-Million Dollar Business

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by Vancouver Fashion Stylist Michelle Addison. Few possess the talent to fuse eclectic runway pieces from Bottega Venetta and Céline with wallet-friendly favourites like Topshop and Zara. Her down-to-earth sartorial approach is exactly why so many women—from stay-at-home moms to celebrities—flock to Michelle for her style expertise and advice. Some of Michelle's recent work includes running (& relaunching) her personal styling business, working as a personal stylist at Hudson Bay's The Room and Nordstrom, and hosting regular bi-monthly fashion segments on CTV. Our conversation covered everything from how her education in the UVic Theatre program prepared her for styling, dipping her toe into styling editorial shoots during the pandemic, supporting important causes near to her heart like the Dr. Peter Foundation and The Cause We Care Foundation, and the importance of supporting local. Be sure to follow @suiteduppodcast on Instagram for updates on new episodes or to connect! Connect with Michelle: Michelle's website - michelleaddison.com Michelle's Instagram - @michelleaddisonstyle Other resources referenced in the episode: Eugene Choo, Eye of Needle Jewelry, Le bon Shoppe, Shop This City Vancouver. Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

Episode 10 Becoming a Fashion Stylist feat. Michelle

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by PR Consultant and Influencer Kristina Matisic. Kristina has been working in the media for over two decades; first as a news reporter and anchor; then as an award-winning TV host and producer; and now as a public relations expert and social media consultant with extensive experience on all sides of the PR equation. Some of the clients she has worked with include Alair Homes, IDS Vancouver, Coast Appliances, Virtuous Pie Restaurants, Bauhaus Restaurant, Shop West 4th Avenue, and the BCSPCA. In her spare time, Kristina explores her creative side on her popular fashion-focused Instagram page where she shares fashion, beauty, and lifestyle tips and recommendations for women of all ages. In this episode, we discuss how she got the idea for her first tv show, reinventing one's career, the benefits of her influencer perspective to her PR business, and lots, lots more! Be sure to follow @suiteduppodcast on Instagram for updates on new episodes or to connect! Connect with Kristina: Kristina's personal website - http://www.kristinamatisic.com/ Kristina's company website "Kristina Matisic Creative" - http://www.kristinamatisiccreative.com/ Kristina's Instagram - @kristinamatisic Kristina Matisic Creative Instagram - @kristinamatisiccreative Other resources referenced in the episode: "The Shopping Bags", "Anna and Kristina's Beauty Call" and "Anna and Kristina's Grocery Bag." Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

Episode 09 From News Reporter & TV Producer to PR Consultant & Influencer - feat. Kristina

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by photographer Krystal Kenney. Krystal was born in a small suburb outside of Baltimore, Maryland but packed her bags at the age of 26 to start out on an adventure in Paris, France. She never expected to still call Paris home over 8 years later where she now resides with her Italian husband and her adorable pup, Coco. When she's not whizzing around the city photographing events she also teaches online courses in photography and will be publishing her first book, a memoir, about her time in Paris called "Paris, A Life Less Ordinary." She also hosts a popular podcast where she records weekly interviews with creatives in Paris called "La Vie Creative" available on iTunes.  We had a delightful conversation about the vibrant community of artists in Paris, the fascinating events she has photographed in The City of Lights and around the world, and challenging herself to take on a new creative endeavour during the pandemic. Be sure to follow @suiteduppodcast on Instagram for updates on new episodes or to connect! Connect with Krystal: Krystal's website - https://www.missparisphoto.com/ Krystal's Instagram - @missparisphoto Krystal's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/krystal.kenney.923/ "La Vie Creative" podcast - https://laviecreative.buzzsprout.com/ "Paris, A Life Less Ordinary: Memoir" - https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Life-Less-Ordinary-Memoir-ebook/dp/B08CL6FKSG Other resources mentioned in the episode: Flytographer, The Travel Shop by Flytographer, and "Better Everyday Photos with Your iPhone" photography course. Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

Episode 08 An American Photographer in Paris

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by watercolour artist Sandy Mair. Those who adore and follow Sandy's art journey on social media may even recognize a particular mouse who finds himself in many of her paintings—Wiston the mouse, that is. In addition to her marvellous artwork, Sandy was a nurse for 35 years and found ways of showcasing and selling her art around her busy work schedule and raising three kids.  We had a wonderful conversation about the example her parents set of supporting each others' careers, bravely changing careers and pursuing their artistic passions (writing and fashion). We also discussed a big sale Sandy made in Paris and the inspiration for Wiston and his unique name. Sandy's Etsy website - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/sandymairart Sandy's Instagram: @sandymairart Wiston's Instagram: @wistonthemouse Other resources mentioned in the episode and sources of inspiration for Sandy: Thrive Art Studio Big Magic, written by Elizabeth Gilbert The Jealous Curator Janine Vangould, the Publisher, Editor and Designer of Uppercase Magazine Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

Episode 07 Creating a Company Character with Watercolours

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by makeup artist, writer, and all-around multi-disciplinary artist Jordan King. We had a fantastic conversation about her start as a cashier at MAC Cosmetics in Vancouver that led her, through much hard work, to Toronto, NYC and eventually fashion weeks all across the globe as a self-taught makeup artist. We also discuss the changes that the makeup and fashion industries are currently undergoing and what new projects Jordan has in the works (including a podcast, a gallery presentation, and a book). Jordan's website - http://jordankingarchive.com/ Jordan's podcast: "Radio Never Apart" - https://www.neverapart.com/features/radio-never-apart-ep-1-nora-burns/  Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Cover art by Delaney Tesch

Episode 06 The Journey to Fashion Week and What's Next - feat. Jordan

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by jewellery designer June Geyer. We discuss what it was like for her to start a business during the COVID-19 pandemic, how the UBC Environmental Design program prepared her, and the branding choices she has made for La Marée.

Episode 05 Starting a Jewellery Business During Quarantine - feat. June

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by fashion designers Emma Powell and Nicole Taiji—the creators and co-owners of local clothing brand Peau Nue. Together we discuss sustainability, getting your products into markets and stores, how to avoid burnout, and the importance of paying yourself. Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

Episode 04 Fashion Design feat. Emma and Nicole

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by photographer Jessica Bate to discuss transitioning your hobby into a profession and skills to stand out in a competitive industry. Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

Episode 03 Freelance Photography feat. Jessica

In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by writer Juliette Blake Jacob to discuss the Canadian poetry scene and the road to self-publishing. Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ 

Episode 02 Poetry & Self-Publishing - feat. Juliette

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