Today we introduce you to two entrepreneurs, Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun, who developed a financial literacy platform to address the unique needs of women entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Victoria Gagné is joined by the co-founders of The Finance Cafe, Shauna and Shannon. They discuss the barriers that women face with both financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Shauna and Shannon also share their history with money and how it led to the formation of The Finance Cafe.
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Shannon Pestun
Shannon is an experienced entrepreneur and courageous leader who breaks barriers to advance an inclusive and sustainable economy. Recognized for creating innovative funding models and solutions that challenge the status quo, Shannon is a trusted voice on women’s entrepreneurship for educators, government, industry and the media. She was one of the first women in the country to lead a women’s banking strategy and one of seven women appointed to serve on Canada’s women entrepreneurship expert panel. Her commitment to advancing equality has been widely recognized. Shannon is a member of the Mount Royal University board of directors and a member of the President’s advisory committee on equity, diversity and inclusion. A proud Cree Metis woman, Shannon recently created the Gifting circle for Indigenous women entrepreneurs, the first community-funded bursary that supports Indigenous women who pursue entrepreneurship.
Shauna Frederick
As a women entrepreneur and skilled Chartered Professional Accountant, Shauna is an on-the-go CFO who takes the frustration and anxiety out of the accounting unknowns. Working with entrepreneurs from across a variety of sectors, Shauna helps them navigate the financial and accounting challenges that come with running a business.
Shauna is passionate about entrepreneurship, diversity and advancing the rights of women and girls. She spent close to 10 years with the Famous 5 Foundation and chaired the Foundation for five years. Through that experience, she had the opportunity to learn from women entrepreneurs, oversee committees across Canada, work with external partners and Government officials and co-lead the creation and delivery of a Girls’ Leadership Program. This five-week program builds leadership skills in girls.
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