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The ONSIDE Podcast

ONSIDE
Cheekbone Beauty
Impact Investing
Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Skin Fix
Women Entrepreneurs In Canada
Venture Capital
Women Entrepreneurs
Beauty Industry
Sparrow Bioacoustics
Heart Health
DLM
Culture
Atlantic Canada
Women Entrepreneurship
Team Building
Sustainable Beauty
Stethophone
Acoustics
Halifax, Canada
Spring

A podcast on innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Atlantic Canada is bursting with entrepreneurs in digital tech, ocean technologies, life sciences and so much more. Ready to hear their stories? The successes, the pivots and rebirth, and everything in between? The ONSIDE podcast will bring it all to you, uncut, unfiltered.

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Latest Episodes

Alex McCann hosts Jah'Mila, a Juno-nominated reggae artist, for this episode of The ONSIDE Podcast.

Jah'Mila discusses her journey from Kingston, Jamaica, to Nova Scotia, where she blends traditional Roots Reggae with Jazz and Soul. She highlights h... more

This summer, ONSIDE is revisiting some of our favourite conversations from the archive — and Jenn Harper's story continues to inspire with its powerful message of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, resilience, and building a business that creates lasti... more

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This summer, ONSIDE is revisiting some of our favourite conversations from the archive — and Amy Gordinier’s story remains a powerful look at entrepreneurship, calculated risk, and the ability to recognize opportunity where others see tradition.

Amy... more

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This summer, ONSIDE is revisiting some of our favourite conversations from the archive — and this episode remains an incredibly timely discussion on entrepreneurship, equity, and the power of impact investing.

Allison Gibson, Chief Program Officer a... more

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Today’s episode features host Alexandra McCann wrapping up a powerful season of conversations with women entrepreneurs who are changing what innovation and leadership look like in Canada. From AI and digital adoption to beauty, med tech, and leadersh... more

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Today’s episode features host Alex McCann in conversation with Laurissa Manning and Lauren Sears, co-founders of DLM; a dynamic firm dedicated to helping organizations build purposeful plans and strong, connected teams. Laurissa and Lauren share thei... more

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Today’s episode features host Alex McCann in conversation with Nadia Ivanova, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Sparrow Bioacoustics. Nadia shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to Canada to pioneering the Stethophone, a groundbreaking... more

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Today's episode is a sit-down with our host, Alex McCann, alongside the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, Jen Harper. Jen discusses her journey of reconnecting with her indigenous roots and founding Cheekbone Beauty, a sustainability-focused, indi... more

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Recent Guests

Jenn Harper
Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty
Cheekbone Beauty
Episode: ONSIDE Revisits Jenn Harper - An Indigenous Beauty Revolution
Amy Gordinier
Founder of Skin Fix
Skin Fix
Episode: ONSIDE Revisits Amy Gordinier - Clean and Clinically Proven Skincare
Allison Gibson
Chief Program Officer at Spring
Spring
Episode: ONSIDE Revisits Allison Gibson - The Importance of Impact Investing
Larissa Manning
Co-founder of DLM; coach focusing on building purposeful teams
DLM
Episode: Laurissa Manning & Lauren Sears - Building Purposeful Teams
Lauren Sears
Co-founder of DLM; social innovator focusing on equity-focused strategy and team culture
DLM
Episode: Laurissa Manning & Lauren Sears - Building Purposeful Teams
Nadia Ivanova
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Sparrow Bioacoustics
Sparrow Bioacoustics
Episode: Nadia Ivanova - Revolutionizing Cardiac Care for All
Jen Harper
Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty
Cheekbone Beauty
Episode: Jenn Harper - An Indigenous Beauty Revolution

Host

Alex McCann
Host of The ONSIDE Podcast; part of The ONSIDE Podcast network

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    Alex is great at finding all the the untold, and incredibly exciting, stories in Nova Scotia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McLeanSE
    Canada4 years ago
  • 10/10

    The host of this podcast has an incredible voice! And the topic content is really good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve basso
    Canada4 years ago
  • 10/10 would recommend

    Great podcast! So enlightening and everyone should listen to it at least once!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ava Pierpont
    Canada5 years ago
  • Nice

    This podcast is so gangsta

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve basso
    Canada5 years ago

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Insightful founder stories with real-world impact.
High production quality and engaging interview style.
Great for potential guests and sponsors interested in regional innovation.
Keeps it real with practical takeaways for growth.

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ONSIDE Revisits Jenn Harper - An Indigenous Beauty Revolution
Q: What are the challenges of financing for a small CPG brand, and how have you navigated them?
She outlines multiple avenues (traditional loans, VC, government-backed programs like BDC, and investor support) and stresses the importance of sales and unit economics as the core driver that determines funding viability.
ONSIDE Revisits Jenn Harper - An Indigenous Beauty Revolution
Q: Why did you choose the beauty industry to express Indigenous culture?
Harper explains a long-standing passion for beauty and how the formative dream of three Indigenous girls sparked Cheekbone, but emphasizes that the business must prove itself through product-market fit and a strong value proposition beyond identity.
Laurissa Manning & Lauren Sears - Building Purposeful Teams
Q: What makes co-founders' collaboration effective, and how do you handle disagreements?
Their relationship works because they discuss things until both feel comfortable, with complementary strengths, mutual respect, and a shared language around values; they've never had a real disagreement.
Laurissa Manning & Lauren Sears - Building Purposeful Teams
Q: How do you help clients realign when a business grows too fast or loses focus?
They advocate reflective conversations, re-centering on core purpose and values, and implementing more frequent, informal channels for feedback to keep teams aligned.
Laurissa Manning & Lauren Sears - Building Purposeful Teams
Q: What are the challenges you see in teams before they work well together?
A lack of clear direction and purpose, plus missed opportunities due to communication gaps, are common barriers that erode energy and trust within teams.

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A show focused on innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada, spotlighting founders across digital tech, ocean technologies, and life sciences. Episodes explore the journeys of builders who pivot, scale, and scale again—covering funding, mentorship, and regionally anchored growth. Notable patterns include a strong emphasis on product-led strategies, impact-oriented funding, and inclusive leadership, often featuring women founders and regional ecosystems. The format tends to blend personal origin stories with actionable takeaways for aspiring builders and investors alike, making it useful for listeners evaluating partnerships, sponsorships, or guest opportunities in the entrepreneurship space.

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Recent guests on The ONSIDE Podcast include:

1. Jenn Harper
2. Amy Gordinier
3. Allison Gibson
4. Larissa Manning
5. Lauren Sears
6. Nadia Ivanova
7. Jen Harper

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