The Brand is Female

Mar 08 2025 286 ep. 42 mins 11
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Hosted by Eva Hartling, The Brand is Female Podcast delves into the narratives of women entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers redefining limits within their respective fields. Our featured guests unveil their unique business odysseys and personal encounters with each episode, igniting inspiration for fellow women as they navigate their journeys toward advancement and achievement. Presented by TD Women in Enterprise.

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Changing the game in the NHL, with Coach Jessica Campbell

Mar 08 2025 43 mins  
Today we’re celebrating IWD with a special episode featuring a history-maker in hockey: Jessica Campbell. In July 2024, Jessica became assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken, breaking barriers in a field long dominated by men. By fall, she made history as the first woman to coach behind the bench in an NHL game.Jessica’s coaching journey has been full of firsts—from coaching

Making retail work, with Absolutely Fabric’s Kaelen Haworth

Mar 04 2025 44 mins  
Kaelen Haworth is a designer and entrepreneur who has navigated the ever-changing world of fashion with creativity and adaptability. After launching her namesake brand in 2009 and earning a spot in the CFDA Incubator program, she built a reputation for effortless, modern womenswear. She later expanded into size-inclusive fashion with Second Sight and spent time in editorial and cel

Sustainable fashion made for women, with AWAN's Anette Miwa Dimmen

Feb 25 2025 41 mins  
This episode was recorded in Oslo, Norway, in conversation with the founder of sustainable fashion brand “As We Are Now” or AWAN, Anette Miwa Dimmen. AWAN is a modular fashion brand designed for women, by women. Born in Seoul and raised in Norway, Anette’s journey is anything but conventional. From chasing dreams of becoming a music star in London to launching groundbreaking

Growing a healthy future with Organic Traditions' Ally Mamalider

Feb 18 2025 34 mins  
This week we are reairing our conversation with Alexandra (Ally) Mamalider, President and the 2nd-generation leader of Organic Traditions, a Canadian superfoods brand known for its pure ingredients and unique blends. Ally will be our guest at the next instalment of The Brand is Female Conversation Series in Toronto on February 26th. Join us if you are in town by signing up here!Tak

Business at the intersection of creativity, art and fashion, with Al Dente's Roxanne Doucet

Feb 11 2025 44 mins  
This week’s guest is Roxanne Doucet, founder of Triptyque and managing director at creative agency Al Dente New York. With over a decade of experience in creative consulting and art buying, Roxanne has worked with top artists and luxury brands like Dior, Loewe, and Balenciaga. In 2022, she became visual director at Vogue Global, further cementing her role at the intersection of a

Shining a spotlight on women, with The Brand is Female's Eva Hartling

Feb 04 2025 46 mins  
This is Eva writing this: hi! And welcome back. As we officially launch a new season of The Brand is Female podcast, I’m doing something a little different—the tables have turned! For this episode, I’m stepping into the guest chair on my own show.Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with incredible women and leaders, diving deep into their journe

Updating the condom aisle for all, with Jems’ Whitney Geller and Yasemin Emory

Dec 03 2024 29 mins  
As we approach the end of our season, we are airing a fave from earlier in the year. In this episode, we shine a light on Whitney Geller and Yasemin Emory, co-founders of Jems, a non-toxic condom company with gender-inclusive packaging and language.Yasemin and Whitney, who had already been operating their own design agency, noticed a gap in the market while searching for contracept

Redefining health equity and the 3Ms in the workplace, with Dr. Talia Varley

Nov 26 2024 47 mins  
Dr. Talia Varley didn’t just follow a traditional path in medicine—she redefined it. Now leading corporate health strategy at Cleveland Clinic Canada, she talks about creating a groundbreaking role that helps businesses take employee health seriously. In this episode, she unpacks the "3Ms"—menstruation, maternity, and menopause—and how these often-overlooked factors impact

Women and skin health at menopause, with IDC Dermo’s Nancy Labonté

Nov 05 2024 47 mins  
In this special episode of The Brand is Female, we're diving into one of the most significant yet often overlooked aspects of women’s health—menopause and its impact on skin health. Nancy Labonté, our guest, is an expert in dermatology and beauty science. She shares her personal journey and lifelong passion for skincare, starting from a childhood fascination with makeup to a c

Redefining a brand as second generation owner with Organic Traditions’ Ally Mamalinder

Oct 29 2024 34 mins  
Alexandra (Ally) Mamalinder, is President and the 2nd-generation leader of Organic Traditions, a Canadian superfoods brand known for its pure ingredients and unique blends. Taking over from her father, the brand’s original founder, Allie has spent the last several years guiding Organic Traditions through a transformation, launching new products, refreshing its mission, and now, p