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Today's conversation started years before boardball was even though of. Amanada tells us an awe inspiring story about her dad that stuck with her and helped kickstarted her entrepreneurial journey.Amanda Nguyen is the Co-Founder of Boardball. A new sport that makes volleyball more accessible so that you can play anytime and anywhere. Amanda is also a Managing Director of a digital making agency that support startup growth and scaleup. She enjoys figuring out how to make technology work best for each unique situationBoardball is a new sport that lowers the barriers to playing volleyball by reducing the extensive setup required so that you can play anytime and anywhere. Instead of needing a traditional court, volleyball net, and large group of people, all that is needed to play Boardball is a board, a volleyball, and 4 people. The game is played two against two, and you can move anywhere around the board without losing that bump, set, spike that you love. No more searching for courts or setting up bulky nets, with boardball you can use your bump-set-spike skills wherever you go.Follow our guest:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boardball-inc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardballsport/Twitter: https://twitter.com/boardballsportFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/boardballsport/TikTok (most successful): https://www.tiktok.com/@boardballsportFollow us on all platforms @HamiltonHiveVisit us at HamiltonHive.caEmail us with your feedback or any questions: [email protected]

A candid conversation with Colin who found his niche within the mature IT Support Market. Its more than that though, we dive into more of Colin's personal journey and how he has evolved and grown personally to better support his business.As an expert in business IT, Colin has provided support and advisory services to hundreds of businesses across Ontario and Canada. In 2017 he created a simpler and more affordable tech support and virtual desktop system that includes almost all required IT infrastructure for professional services firms. He enjoys figuring out how to make technology work best for each unique situation.Inderly - Better IT support | Local to Toronto and Hamilton, we are an IT services and support company for law and other professional services firmsFollow our guest:Twitter - @inderlyITLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inderly/Website: https://inderly.com/Follow us on all platforms @HamiltonHiveVisit us at HamiltonHive.caEmail us with your feedback or any questions: [email protected]

Meet Ben and Jackie, the Founders of In Bloom Cannabis and The Side Door. After living in the GTA we moved back to our hometown after seeing the potential of West Hamilton and were inspired to build an inclusive space and community in our new neighbourhood. Their passion to create positive memorable moments is what motivated them to create The Side Door, a place where you can feel comfortable studying from, having a night out with friends or enjoying one of our events! With In Bloom Cannabis they hope to create to a nostalgic and familiar experience for everyone from the cannabis enthusiast to the new and curious.

The busy life as full time students and new parents at the same time didn't deter Emily and Abdullah from becoming entrepreneurs. They jumped right in to solve a problem when they couldn't enjoy their favorite bevy, coffee.Ollie’s is what happens when passionate coffee lovers get together and decide that good coffee should be accessible from any destination. Our mobile coffee shop does exactly that, you tell us where and when and we will be there. Our small size makes it possible for us to work indoors and outdoors, meaning any season is a good one. We serve artisanal cold brew coffee and espresso drinks. Come celebrate togetherness and full bellies with us, and see why we’ve been known as the best Coffee Cart in Hamilton since 2021.We recently launched our website www.olliescoffee.ca and we are booking events for the 2022 season. Follow our guest:Instagram - @olliescoffeecartWebsite: www.olliescoffee.caFollow us on all platforms @HamiltonHiveVisit us at HamiltonHive.caEmail us with your feedback or any questions: [email protected]

Aldert takes us on his journey from the shipping yards in the Netherlands as an engineer to owner and CEO of Thinkr along with all the adventures and leaning in between.Thinkr Marketing Group consists of a team of passionate experts all with distinct areas of expertise, experience, and professionalism backed up by education and training. Collectively our team has more than 100 years of industry experience readily accessible for our clients. We are proud to be one of Hamilton’s largest full-service integrated marketing firms. We have the perfect combination of strategic thinking and flair for design. From brand development to website design and digital advertising to print media, our portfolio is as diverse as the people we work with. Constantly striving to build better brand performance with a creative voice, we have the tools to help your brand stand out from the crowd.Follow our guest:https://www.linkedin.com/company/556434https://twitter.com/ThinkrMarketinghttps://www.facebook.com/ThinkrMarketing/https://www.instagram.com/thinkrmarketing/Follow us on all platforms @HamiltonHiveVisit us at HamiltonHive.caEmail us with your feedback or any questions: [email protected]

Local Restaurant Group was founded by Paula and Mike Cipollo who took a leap of faith and uprooted their family to Hamilton to open their first restaurant, Hambrgr. With all 4 feet in, they changed the trajectory of their lives from working in corporate into the world of entrepreneurship. Local Restaurant Group was born in 2015 by mixing together the dynamic world of hospitality with the charm that radiates from the communities we’re so proud to be part of. Understanding those communities is essential, but even more importantly, is finding ways to incorporate them into your offering.So far Paula and Mike have created 3 brands and opened 5 restaurants in 7 years with their newest location and brand, Matty's Hot Chicken! Follow our guest:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/eat-lrg Facebook - @LocalRestaurantGroup Instagram - @LocalRestaurantGroup Twitter - @eatlrgFollow us on all platforms @HamiltonHiveVisit us at HamiltonHive.caEmail us with your feedback or any questions: [email protected]

Chris McIntosh, Founder of Kambeo takes us back to the early days when their mission was just an idea. He is joined by their first CEO Tim Fern who takes us into the future of the company and how they plan to connect people, brands and causes.Kambeo is a platform built to inspire social change. The mission is to change how people change the world by connecting cause, community, and commerce. Their platform brings together nonprofits, charities, schools, businesses, and the people who support them to accelerate the good being done in our communities and around the world. With Kambeo, it’s never been easier to make a difference and change the world.Follow our guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kambeo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kambeo.io/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kambeo_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kambeoFollow us on all platforms @HamiltonHiveVisit us at HamiltonHive.caEmail us with your feedback or any questions: [email protected]

Hala Chibani, Founder of Next Level Entrepreneurs is an award winning leader, alignment coach and business growth strategist. Her business is Next Level Entrepreneurs. Hala supports startup entrepreneurs and high achieving executives to grow their brand and business with ease online, reach their biggest dreams and revenue goals in a way that totally represents them and aligns with who they are.Hala’s dives into how she has applied her signature framework for Soul Aligned Growth Acceleration, combines strategy with intuition to create mind and soul alignment, and has empowered women across the world to build their dream business, make a massive impact in the world, and live their most fulfilled self-expressed life on their own terms-without compromise!Other details for social copy:https://www.nextlevelentrepreneurs.com/freeresourcesBook a free call: https://calendly.com/nextlevelentrepreneurs/online-business-consultation-callFollow our guest:Connect with us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hala-dagher-chibani/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halachibani_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessCoachHalaCFollow us on all platforms @HamiltonHiveVisit us at HamiltonHive.caEmail us with your feedback or any questions: [email protected]

Rachel Bartholomew, Founder of Hyivy dives into her personal story of how entrepreneurship found her while completing her Masters Degree in Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Following the acquisition of her first venture, she was itching to jump back into solving another problem. Little did she know, this would come from her own, very person challenge of being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Rachel's resilience, problem solving mindset and brush with death set her on a new path developing Hyivy and it's patent pending solution.Follow our guest:Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @hyivyhealthRachel's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmbartholomew/ Hyivy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyivy-healthFollow us on all platforms @HamiltonHiveVisit us at HamiltonHive.caEmail us with your feedback or any questions: [email protected]

Emma Kirwin, Co-Founder of DirtMarket is sharing her story of becoming an entrepreneur in a space you don't see too many women, especially young women. Her journey deviated from a dream she had for a long time into a world she had no experience and very little exposure, Being the brave person she is, Emma made a big decision that set her on a new path of curiosity and into the world of entrepreneurship.Follow our guest:@emmakkirwin @dirtmarket.cahttps://dirtmarket.ca/Follow us on all platforms @HamiltonHiveVisit us at HamiltonHive.caEmail us with your feedback [email protected]

An organic conversation with Khadija Hamidu is the Founder of Melanin Market Hamilton and the Executive Director of Workforce Planning Hamilton. Telling us about how her personal needs and global sentiments inspired her to start Melanin Market.Over the past 7 years, Khadija has been a community developer in the Hamilton region focusing on BIPOC community connections and creating a prosperous and equitable Hamilton community. With experience working with Hamilton organizations such as YMCAHBB, Wesley, Community Living and, SPRC, she plans on continuing to foster community partnerships and collaborations from an EDI lens.About Melanin Market:Melanin Market HamONT is a community platform that celebrates Black culture in the Hamilton and surrounding regions. My mission is to highlight and celebrate the amazing work cultivated by Black (BIPOC) creators in our community. From Black owned businesses to the Arts and Culture, my vision is to spotlight all things melanin. Melanin Market HamONT is a safe space of acceptance and appreciation for the people of Hamilton.Go follow Melanin Market on Instagram to start supporting local BIPOC [email protected]

A sit down with your host Shalicia Harris and Hamilton Hive current Chair Kasia Lewandowski to talk about the importance of telling entrepreneurial stories and why its the perfect time to take Hamilton Hive into the digital world of podcasting to better engage with our community.