Mackenzie is a Master of Public Relations Student at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Now in her final semester, she's putting her knowledge to work as she chats with local business and community leaders on the Campus to Commerce podcast.
Tune in to hear from guests who've been there, done that, or are just getting started, as they share their stories and advice! Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional, you likely dream big about your future. From industry-specific insight and advice on navigating dynamic career landscapes to personal stories of growth and lessons learned, the Campus to Commerce podcast aims to help make sense of it all!
The Ember that Ignites Your Fire with Garth Brown | NSCC
Garth Brown of NSCC recounts his upbringing in hotels and passion for hospitality, explaining how he mentors students to become excellent professionals in an interview with the host.
26 Jun 2025
The Sweet Side of Branding with Emily Sollows and Meghan Doucette | Lemonade Co.
Co-founders Emily Sollows and Meghan Doucette discuss branding, marketing, and website design for nonprofits and small businesses, focusing on authentic online presence and meaningful community connection in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
You Do You, and I'll Do Me with Jennifer Gillivan | IWK Foundation
President and CEO of the IWK Foundation Jennifer Gillivan discusses her powerful motivations, the alignment of her values with her work, and the significant impact of the IWK Foundation and IWK Health in this interview.
27 Apr 2025
Circular Economy with Brittany Durnford and Courtney Parsons | Circle & Wick Candle Co.
These two are truly sunshine in a bottle!
As co-founders of Circle & Wick Candle Co., Brittany Durnford and Courtney Parsons craft candles that their customers can feel a good about burning in their homes! As a health-conscious brand with a focus on sustainability, Circle & Wick candles are phthalate free and made from soy wax, right here in Nova Scotia.
Our conversation follows their experience as co-founders, launching a product-based business, the story behind the Circle & Wick Candle Co. name, brand identity, their new limited edition candle, ingredients and sustainability, and so much more.
Thank you for listening!
Learn more about Circle & Wick Candle Co. -
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/circleandwick/) | Website
Connect with Campus to Commerce -
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/campustocommerce/) | Substack
Timestamps:
00:00 How Circle & Wick Candle Co. started
8:55 The story behind the name
10:35 Their roles as co-owners
14:42 Developing the brand and bringing their vision to life
18:18 Limited edition Golden Hour
23:00 Retailers
28:35 Building business relationships
31:14 Growing through challenges
33:55 Rebranding and customer feedback
37:38 Current challenges
40:48 Brand identity and community
44:35 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
50:30 Thank you for listening!
5 Apr 2025
Celebrate Yourself with Navdeep Parmanand | Celebrate Your Curves
She's kind, creative, and tenacious!
As the Founder & CEO of Celebrate Your Curves, Navdeep (Navi) Parmanand is a leader for inclusive clothing and fashion. Her inclusive clothing company offers made-to-measure pieces to fit all body types and abilities, all while empowering women in her small town in India through meaningful employment.
Our conversation follows the founding story of Celebrate Your Curves, what self-love means and we can cultivate it, the importance of community, Navi's experience as an immigrant and entrepreneur, and so much more.
Thank you for listening!
Learn more about Celebrate Your Cruves -
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/celebrateyourcurves.ca/) | Website
Connect with Campus to Commerce -
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/campustocommerce/) | Substack
21 Mar 2025
You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Natalie Frederick-Wilson | Business Advisor, CWB
Natalie is generous, adventurous, and uplifting!
As a Business Advisor with the Centre for Women in Business, she focuses on student engagement, start-up level businesses, and leads the Specialized Program in Cooking Entrepreneurship, aka SPICE!
Not only does Natalie expertly advise entrepreneurs and students in the CWB programs, but she is a celebrated and award-winning community leader.
Natalie told me about her own experience as an entrepreneur, the game-changing work she does with the Centre for Women in Business, the challenges and triumphs facing immigrant women entrepreneurs, and so much more!
Thank you for listening!
Learn more about the Centre for Women in Business -
Website (https://www.centreforwomeninbusiness.ca) | Instagram
Connect with Campus to Commerce -
Instagram | Substack
Timestamps:
00:00 Natalie's role and expertise
10:49 Types of projects the Centre for Women in Business supports
13:08 The SPICE (Specialized Program in Cooking Entrepreneurship) program
22:25 Brining inspiration from New York City to Nova Scotia
28:57 Building the SPICE conference
35:46 Forces that shaped Natalie's leadership style
43:59 Independence and the importance of community
46:00 Women's participation in business
49:17 Barriers to entry
1:03 Natalie's vision for the future of women in entrepreneurship
6 Mar 2025
In Your Corner with Laura MacPhee & Julie Houde | Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio
These two are fiercely passionate, driven, and energetic!
As co-founders of Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio in Halifax, Laura MacPhee and Julie Houde are trailblazers for the sport in Nova Scotia. Together with the QRules team, they foster a welcoming, nurturing, accessible environment for fighters of all skill level to enjoy the sport!
In addition to being business partners and boxers, Laura and Julie are champions of several local community organizations.
Our conversation follows their experiences as co-founders and coaches, including their community-minded approach to business, the positive impact of the sport in and outside the ring, their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and more.
Thank you for listening!
Learn more about QRules -
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/qrulesboxing/) | Website
Connect with Campus to Commerce -
Instagram | Substack
Timestamps:
00:00 The origin of QRules
11:19 Fostering community
19:56 Building a team
21:38 The powerful impact of the sport
26:48 Management and leadership decisions
32:00 Overcoming challenges
37:15 Shaping the perception of boxing through storytelling
43:35 Nova Scotian boxers and QRules' impact
46:58 How to be in your own corner
54:52 Business is about more than money
1:02:30 Supporting small business
1:03:10 Thank you for listening!
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