New Stratford podcast puts focus on female entrepreneurs

STRATFORD PERTH CENTRE FOR BUSINESS LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING PODCAST “EVOLVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP”

Celebrating Homegrown Canadian Resilience and Innovation in Stratford, Ontario

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STRATFORD PERTH CENTRE FOR BUSINESS

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Today, the Stratford Perth Centre for Business (SPCB) launched Evolving Entrepreneurship, a transformative podcast that shines a spotlight on the resilient and resourceful female entrepreneurs who are shaping Stratford, Ontario, Canada, and beyond. Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), this series champions Canadian values of community and collaboration while exploring how challenges fuel growth and innovation.

The Stratford Perth Centre for Business Podcast, “Evolving Entrepreneurship” celebrates Canadian small business and entrepreneurship. Produced in the heart of Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Evolving Entrepreneurship is an authentic deep dive into the unique struggles and triumphs of women-led businesses. Co-hosted by Stratford Perth Centre for Business advisors Holly Mortimer and Janis Auster, the podcast’s premiere five-episode season features candid conversations with local entrepreneurs about the pitfalls, failures, and partnerships that have defined their journeys.

The first season includes:

• Feb. 11: Kelly Lindsay, Corner Store Candy Co.
• Feb. 18: Virginia Ehrlich, Acre75
• Feb. 25: Kelly Ballantyne & Mel Lang, Sirkel Foods
• March 4: Jacqueline Martin, KampKreek Dairies
• March 11: Nia Bright, Good Vibrations Rock Shop

Listeners can subscribe and stream episodes on all major podcast platforms via this link starting Tuesday, Feb. 11. To learn more visit and join the conversation online using #EvolvingEntrepreneurship, #FailingUp, and #MadeInCanada

“Female entrepreneurs bring a special kind of strength to their businesses, fuelled by their ability to connect, empathize, and adapt to change,” said Small Business Adviser and Co-host Holly Mortimer. “With this podcast, we’re celebrating that strength and the amazing ways our local business leaders are transforming their communities.”

investStratford CEO Joani Gerber said “We believe in fostering innovation and creating meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow. Evolving Entrepreneurship is a testament to the hard work and creativity of Holly Mortimer and Janis Auster, who have brought this inspiring project to life. Their dedication to showcasing the resilience and ingenuity of female entrepreneurs reflects the collaborative spirit of Stratford, and we’re proud to support this groundbreaking initiative.”

The Stratford Perth Centre for Business, a division of investStratford funded in part by the Province of Ontario and the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade, provides hybrid training and individual mentorship for entrepreneurs. Programs such as Starter Company Plus and Summer Company have already empowered countless local business owners to achieve their dreams.

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