Beyond The Lair

About Beyond The Lair

Beyond the Lair explores the untamed spirit of Indigenous business innovation by guiding and celebrating Indigenous-owned enterprises at every step of their incredible journey. Building on the success of the renowned TV show "Bears' Lair" on APTN, this podcast spotlights the visionaries and resilient minds behind these ventures. As well, it will feature industry leaders talking about the initiatives and campaigns they have to support Indigenous entrepreneurs and how their companies are making a difference and the teams they have to do so. Each episode is a beacon of guidance and empowerment, amplifying success stories, sharing invaluable insights, and crafting a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs. Unlock the secrets of success and delve into the heart of Indigenous entrepreneurship. "Beyond the Lair" is not just a podcast; it's a movement, a commitment to honoring tradition while fostering a thriving, modern economic landscape. Tune in, be inspired, and be part of this incredible journey towards empowerment and reconciliation.

Publisher

Bears' Lair

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Mar 2024

Latest episode

19 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Mar 2025

   Edgard Villanueva Cruz from Turtle Island Connection

   EDGARD VILLANUEVA CRUZ CEO of Turtle Island Connection TOPIC: The value, influence and impact of today’s youth. Edgard Villanueva Cruz is a budding leader and entrepreneur engrained with a mission to support the needs of Indigenous youth, economies and communities. As a Tahltan Nation member and a confident, engaging facilitator, Edgard leverages his leadership skills, honed through mentorship and hands-on experience, to drive impactful initiatives in youth leadership, policy development, and...

2. 

   12 Mar 2025

   Leah Coss from Build a Biz Kids

   LEAH COSS Co-Founder of Build a Biz Kids & Founder of BBK Network Leah’s journey, her why and the impact that instilling confidence in youth can make. Leah Coss is a visionary leader revolutionizing education by equipping youth with essential soft skills, hands-on experiences and a growth mindset so they can thrive in a rapidly evolving world. As the Co-Founder of Build a Biz Kids and Founder of BBK Network, Leah leverages her extensive background in franchise systems to develop scalable,...

3. 

   5 Mar 2025

   Teara Fraser from Iskwew Air

   Teara fraser • Founder of Iskwew Air Teara’s story about an unstoppable will to succeed at every level and push the limits of even her own expectations. Becoming a pilot was transformational, truly giving this Métis woman wings. Teara is the Founder of Iskwew Air and elibird aero. She believes that together in this innovative space we will reimagine, rematriate, and rebuild our air transportation system - centring equity and sustainability. Teara also founded the not-for-profit Indigenous LIF...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,740

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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