Episode Duration: 30 minutes
We sat down with two rising entrepreneurs from this year’s Summer Company program Navan Simmons of N7slens and Michael Ewing of Media by Michael on the Evolving Entrepreneurship podcast to talk business, creativity, and the hustle behind the highlights.
From capturing sports action to creating standout visuals for athletes and brands, these student founders are already making big waves in Southwestern Ontario.
About Our Guests:
Michael Ewing- Designs by Michael:
Designs by Michael specializes in dynamic sports photography and bold graphic design that captures the energy and emotion of every moment. From game-day action shots to custom visuals for athletes and teams, Michael delivers high-impact content tailored to elevate your brand. Perfect for those looking to stand out with powerful, professional visuals. Michael operates his business from Perth South, Ontario.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/media.by.michael/
Navan Simmons - N7slens:
Navan, residing in Stratford, focuses on sports photography as well as sports events specializing in capturing photos and videos for social media marketing in the sports industry. Navan offers game and team photography, highlight reels, and tailored social media content for youth and college athletes in Southwestern Ontario. With a unique perspective as both athletes and photographers, they provide dynamic, marketable content that helps athletes get noticed by scouts and programs.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n7slens/
Want to apply for the 2026 Summer Company program? Click HERE to get started. Resources for Entrepreneurs:Stratford Perth Centre for Business Website: https://www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca/ Email: info@stratfordperthbusiness.ca Book a Free Consultation: https://airtable.com/app2gRqysORdgAAlp/shrN489caaX9MAifL
The Centre offers complimentary consultation and resources for new and established small businesses, including:
- Business start-up services
- Strategic planning
- Digital marketing strategies
- Educational workshops and events
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