Network = Networth
Join the "Network = Networth" podcast as The Networking Queen, Dalene Allen, interviews successful business professionals who share their stories of how chance encounters have led to meaningful relationships. Our aim is to highlight the importance of building connections and expanding your network, not only for business growth but also for personal fulfillment. During each episode, our guests will discuss their background, what drew them to their careers, and the pivotal moments and connections that have shaped their success. We ask our guests to share their top tips for networking and building strong relationships to close each episode. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration for taking your own career and personal life to the next level!
Episodes
Brianna Courneya is passionate about connecting great talent with meaningful work. With over five years of HR experience, all in fast-paced, remote start-ups, and 15 years of operational experience, she’s a natural at wearing many hats and building strong, people-centered communities.
As the founder of The Talent Hive, Brianna helps business owners find on-demand talent for fractional roles - including part-time, contract, and proj...
The Wine Spa
Angela Szubielski, owner and founder of the Wine Spa Halifax, shared her entrepreneurial journey from childhood ventures to creating a unique social spa that combines beauty services with wine tasting. She discussed the process of finding the perfect location for her business and highlighted its distinctive features, emphasizing the importance of creating memorable experiences for guests. Angela also s...
Craig Steinberg
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Craig Steinberg is the founder and CEO of WBC Designs, an award-winning web design and digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses thrive online. With a B.A. in Psychology from McGill University, Craig blends strategic thinking with creative expertise to deliver impactful digital solutions. Since founding WBC Designs in 2008, he has worked with startups, nonprofi...
Currently based in Moncton, NB, Nic is dedicated to driving supplier diversity in their Atlantic regional role for the CGLCC. As Business Development Manager, they are dedicated to supporting 51% 2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses to certify and grow their networks and brands, as diverse suppliers. Feel free to ask Nic about your startup, growth, export, and supplier diversity plans!
As a multidisciplinary artist and neurodiverse entrepren...
Since founding Hausgaard Bookkeeping & Tax Services Inc. on January 20, 2022, Lillian has combined a unique blend of expertise and insight to bridge the gap between accounting and bookkeeping. With a background at one of the big 4 accounting firms, she recognized a crucial disconnect in the financial services sector. Accountants excel at presenting a business's overall financial health, while bookkeepers focus on the intri...
Fatu Kaba is an award-winning peace activist, TEDx Speaker, author, and founder of both FatuM and HEARTS Global Network. Through HEARTS Global, she focuses on empowering marginalized communities and amplifying underrepresented voices through education, entrepreneurial leadership, and storytelling. HEARTS Global’s initiatives include the “Heartfelt” podcast, which highlights the stories of marginalized communities, youth empowermen...
Jennifer “Becky” Lalonde is a certified personal trainer and wellness coach dedicated to empowering women to move with confidence through fitness and body positivity. With a BSc in Nutrition and a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion and 4 years of experience, she brings extensive knowledge and expertise to her clients. As a Certified Personal Training Specialist and Weight Loss Coach through Canfitpro, as well as a Resistance T...
Melanie Starr is a holistic health and wellness coach with a focus on stress management, trauma recovery, nervous system regulation and post-traumatic growth. But this has not always been her path. She began her career more than 30 years ago as a writer and public relations consultant, and has worked closely with Dalhousie Medical School, the Brain Repair Centre, IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health and many other organizations in the fi...
Jonathan has been working with PXL Systems since April of 2022. He has 15 years experience in IT, working various positions in Managed Service Providers. He started his career in IT drinking from a fire hose working with a medium sized growing MSP, where he became in expert in architecting, configuring and supporting IT environments for SMEs. He has had the opportunity to grow with two companies that went from 20 employees all the ...
Shelly Elsliger is an engaging, global-recognized LinkedIn Trainer and President of Linked-Express. She coaches executives, leaders, small business owners, diverse departments, career centers, job seekers, and corporate teams, inspiring them to maximize their professional branding potential and social influence online. Shelly is a certified coach and member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and Career Professionals of Can...
Barry openly admits to having a blessed career, which has taken him to over 35 countries, 40 U.S. states, and most Canadian provinces. Originally from PEI, Barry’s education is in international marketing and sales. He has been fortunate to work in a diverse range of industries, including seafood exporting, craft brewery equipment sales, golf destination marketing, and owning a craft cidery. He is now diving into the cleaning and ho...
Today, we’re diving into a topic that so many self-employed women practitioners struggle with but often avoid talking about—money. Managing your finances as a business owner can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even shame-inducing, but our guest today is here to change that.
Danielle Abbott is a financial coach and the founder of Damsel Financial Coaching, where she specializes in helping self-employed women practitioners—think the...
Stephanie Miller Vincent is a powerhouse in hospitality, with over 30 years of experience spanning both Canada and the United States. From her renowned beginnings as a Food & Beverage Manager at the iconic White Point Beach Resort to holding spotlight roles like General Manager of the Snake River Grill South and Director of Food & Beverages at Pinnacle Entertainment's luxurious L'Auberge Lake Charles Casino Resort...
Neetu Singh is a Halifax-based photographer with a profound love for creating powerful imagery that tells stories, evokes emotions, and leaves a lasting impression. As the founder of Neetu Singh Photography, she specializes in both commercial and portrait photography, bringing a unique perspective shaped by her diverse background from India, through the Middle East, to Nova Scotia, Canada.
Her journey into photography began in 2017,...
Meet Fran Dunn, CEO of Essentially Fran, a seasoned workplace wellness innovator and former exercise physiologist with a passion for helping busy professionals on the verge of burnout reclaim their joy, peace, and balance.
Fran specializes in interventions that are holistic and aligned with nature using doTERRA essential oils, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques to simplify and amplify your wellness routines and lifestyle.
With...
Join Tina McAulay, President of Solasta Lighting Ltd., as she brings over 15 years of experience in the lighting industry to the table. Designed for property managers and business professionals, this podcast sheds light on how top-tier customer service, competitive pricing, and efficient solutions can make your job easier and your spaces brighter.
Discover insights on industry trends, tips for streamlining property management with r...
Nithin Jacob Eapen is a product designer, educator, and creative thinker with over a decade of global experience. His journey spans vibrant cities like Milan, Bangalore, Dubai, and Kuwait City, where I’ve designed everything from consumer products and furniture to digital experiences, branding, and interiors. Currently based in Halifax, Canada, He is the Founder and Design Director of Handyield Designs, a product design studio focu...
Jake Smith is a whirlwind of ambition, creativity, and resilience—a self-proclaimed “Jake of all trades” with a passion for blending beauty and business in the most authentic way possible. Growing up in the conservative town of Truro, Jake first dabbled in makeup privately, wondering if he’d ever get to reveal his true self. Fast forward to Halifax, and he’s now in a community that embraces him, where he empowers others—especially ...
Helen has been working in client-facing businesses for over 15 years. With 10 years of combined experience in mortgages, banking and finance, she is excited to bring her passion for helping clients and financial expertise to your service.
She joined the mortgage industry when she bought her first home and was absolutely fascinated by the process and experience. She wanted to help others navigate smoothly through what is us...
Ola Williams is a retail entrepreneur and techpreneur, with 20+ years of frontline retail and progressive leadership experience, including financial management expertise in small and large companies across a number of industries. She is the President of Cornish's Variety (cornishvariety.ca), a retail company located in Trenton, Nova Scotia.
Ola is on a mission to prove that by showing kindness to yourself and your loved ones, ...
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