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 her collaboration with prestigious orchestras and her Juno-nominated album "Roots Girl." Jah'Mila emphasizes the importance of community, self-value, and authenticity in her music. She also mentions her educational program for Canadian students and the challenges of being an independent artist. Jah'Mila advises emerging artists to track their live shows, join local arts advocacy groups, and build solid relationships. She concludes by sharing her upcoming performances and the significance of her album "Woman of the Sun."

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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 lasting impact.

This episode is a sit-down with our host, Alex McCann, alongside the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, Jenn Harper. Jenn discusses her journey of reconnecting with her Indigenous roots and founding Cheekbone Beauty, a sustainability-focused, Indigenous-owned cosmetic brand. The company, which has gained national attention and is sold at Sephora and JCPenney, has reinvested over $250,000 in Indigenous communities. Jenn emphasizes the importance of authenticity, innovation, and financial stability in business. She also highlights upcoming products like a new lip oil and plans for a For Future Generations event in Toronto.

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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 Gordinier is a skincare entrepreneur obsessed with healthy skin!

Amy describes herself as a believer in quantitative clinical proof as a moral imperative in skincare, a believer in the power of clean ingredients to deliver clinical results and healthy skin outcomes, and a believer that healthy skin is connected to healthy body, mind and spirit.

In this summer re-release, Amy Gordinier, Founder of SkinFix, shares how she transformed a little-known therapeutic formula into one of North America's leading clinical skincare brands. In this episode, Amy discusses her experiences as a woman in a leadership role in the beauty industry. Amy shares her journey from religious studies to founding Skin Fix, a clean and clinically proven skincare brand. Amy highlights Skin Fix's focus on skin barrier health as they introduce their patented complex. Amy also emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven businesses that prioritize people's well-being over profit and discusses the emotional impact of skin issues on people's lives.

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