Network = Networth

In this episode of Network Equals Net Worth, Dalene sits down with Michelle Carter, entrepreneur, business mentor, and owner of Sincerely, Skin, to talk about building a business that creates freedom, flexibility, and opportunity.

Michelle shares her journey from registered social worker to beauty business owner, growing her skincare clinic into a thriving business while creating systems that gave her the freedom to pursue new oppor...

In this episode of Network Equals Net Worth, Dalene sits down with Ed Leach, educator, entrepreneur, and champion of purposeful aging, to discuss why we need to rethink the way we view aging and the opportunities that come with longer, healthier, and more purposeful lives.

Drawing on more than five decades of experience connecting people, mentoring entrepreneurs, and leading innovation, Ed shares how meaningful relationships and str...

In this episode of Network Equals Net Worth, Dalene sits down with Sahrit Weinstein, dance instructor, creative entrepreneur, author, and mom of three, to explore how courage is not about eliminating fear. It is about taking one small step at a time.

Growing up in Jerusalem, Sahrit developed both a love for adventure and a deep sense of caution. Through personal stories of overcoming her fear of flying, publishing her first book, an...

In this episode, we sit down with Alison Knott, founder of Alison K Consulting, to explore how marketing and networking work best when they're built on genuine human connection.

Alison shares her journey from graphic designer to marketing consultant, along with the lessons she's learned helping consultants, therapists, and knowledge experts become more visible while staying true to their values. Throughout our conversation, we talk ...

Justin Hillier has built his career around relationships, leadership, and helping people make confident decisions. From starting in sales at just 17 years old to leading award-winning teams in banking and insurance, his journey has been shaped by a commitment to serving others and creating meaningful connections.

In this episode, Justin shares lessons learned from more than two decades of leadership experience across multiple indust...

In this episode, we sit down with Polina Baum-Talmor, founder of Poli’s Creations, to explore the intersection of creativity, connection, and opportunity.

Polina shares how a passion for hand-drawn artwork evolved into a thriving creative business, where her original designs are transformed into wearable art, custom pieces, and unique creations for clients and events. Throughout our conversation, she reflects on the relationsh...

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Brake, an event and portrait photographer with more than a decade of experience helping businesses tell their stories through authentic, people-focused imagery. Jeremy has worked with business owners, artists, musicians, fashion events, and workshops, building a reputation for creating photographs that capture not just what organizations do, but who they are.

Our conversation explores Jeremy&...

Nicole Edgson and Kirstene Reyes are redefining what it means to build a life and business with intention.

As the owners of Intentionally Tiny Custom Homes, Nicole and Kirstene combine skilled trades expertise, entrepreneurship, and a passion for community to create thoughtfully designed tiny homes that challenge traditional ideas of housing and living. In this conversation, we explore their journey into the trades, the realities of...

Viktoria Yadvizhyna, Co-Founder and CEO of Hatka Homes, joins the podcast to discuss one of Nova Scotia’s most urgent challenges: housing. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience across Europe and North America in construction, design, and community-focused project delivery, Viktoria is helping reshape how attainable housing is built in Nova Scotia.

After immigrating to Canada and rebuilding her career from the ground up, ...

Marie-Aurore Frey is a Halifax-based finance professional, real estate investor, author, and community leader passionate about helping people build long-term wealth through real estate investing. Alongside her husband, she has built a growing rental portfolio while balancing full-time careers and raising three young children, giving her a practical and honest perspective on what it really takes to get started in real estate.

In this...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jenny Tyler, Fundraising Coordinator with Special Olympics Nova Scotia Sackville Bedford, whose work is rooted in care, inclusion, and community.

With more than 30 years of experience in early childhood education, disability supports, and advocacy, Jenny began her career in the UK as a qualified nursery nurse before leading a large daycare. After moving to Nova Scotia in 2006, she became a key ...

What happens when you turn passion into purpose and creativity into community?

In this episode, we sit down with Nikhila Shaju, a Halifax-based baker and entrepreneur who transformed her career from the airline industry into a thriving business rooted in creativity, culture, and connection. As the founder of Cakes for You in Timberlea, Nikhila has spent the past five years building a brand known for its stunning, Indian-inspired fus...

Sarah Williams brings a rare blend of strategic communications expertise and hands-on hospitality experience to the world of premium spirits. As Territory Sales Manager for Atlantic Canada at Sovereign Wine & Spirits, she leads the growth of a diverse portfolio of more than 25 brands, navigating a rapidly evolving market shaped by changing consumer preferences and the rise of non-alcoholic options.

Originally from Fredericton, S...

In this episode, we’re joined by Matthew Cicanese: Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, National Geographic Explorer, and a leading voice in neurodiversity inclusion and accessible technology. Matthew brings a rare blend of global fieldwork, corporate training experience, and lived insight as a Deafblind and neurodivergent professional to help organizations rethink how they communicate, design, and innovate.

Having trained over 3,000 e...

In this episode, we sit down with Corrie Melanson, Strategy and Learning Lead at Sea Change CoLab, to explore what it really takes to build more inclusive, equitable communities and workplaces.

Corrie shares insights from their work across three powerful focus areas: advancing accessible and inclusive employment through the Accessibility Confident Employers (ACE) Project, supporting queer entrepreneurship with the launch of the Atla...

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Mattocks, Chief Operations Officer at Podcast Chef, founder, and strategic powerhouse, to unpack what it really takes to build a successful podcast from the ground up.

Brian shares insights from his diverse career spanning operations, marketing, and business strategy, and explains how those skills translate directly into creating podcasts that not only sound great but actually grow. From devel...

In this episode, we sit down with Teresa Myra, founder and owner of Career Catalyst Atlantic, a Nova Scotia-based organization created during the pandemic to help young people, and anyone seeking a fresh start, navigate their career paths with confidence.

With over 30 years of experience across post-secondary education, nonprofits, and government, Teresa brings a wealth of insight into what it takes to build meaningful, sustainable ...

This episode features a conversation with Dora Dorman, a relationship-driven professional whose career has been built on connection, community, and helping others succeed.

Dora currently works as a Radio Marketing Consultant, where she partners with businesses to craft advertising strategies that build brand awareness, strengthen customer engagement, and deliver real results. Her approach is grounded in decades of experience across ...

In this episode, we sit down with Ann Perry, a professional numerologist, Reiki Master/Teacher, #1 international best-selling author, and Certified Soul Coach who has been working in the healing arts for more than two decades. Ann shares how discovering Reiki in 2001 opened the door to a lifelong journey of helping others reconnect with their purpose, and how numerology soon became a powerful tool for gaining deep insight into her ...