Figure 8

About Figure 8

Conversations with women entrepreneurs about the best and the most difficult parts of growing 7- and 8-figure businesses and chasing our Big Gorgeous Goals. You can find Julie's book, Big Gorgeous Goals, and the brand-new companion workbook at www.julieellis.ca/book

Publisher

Julie Ellis

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Feb 2024

Latest episode

9 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 54 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   9 Jul 2026

   Retail Isn't the Only Goal: Sustainable Growth for Product-Based Businesses

   Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. In the final episode of this retail strategy series, Kathy Vurinaris and I discuss what it really takes to scale successfully in retail. From product innovation and manufacturing to forecasting and financial planning, we explore the systems and strategies that support sustainable growth. If you're building a product-based business and considering retail, this conversation will help you think beyond get...

2. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Breaking In and Setting Yourself Up to Win with Kathy Vurinaris

   Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy. In this second episode of my three-part podcast series we continue the conversation with Kathy Vurinaris, and dive into what it really takes to succeed in retail. Kathy brings decades of retail expertise to this discussion as we explore the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that can help entrepreneurs build strong retail partnerships and create sustainable growth. Whether you're preparing f...

3. 

   4 Jun 2026

   What to Know When Going Into Retail in 2026: With Kathy Vurinaris

   Kathy Vurinaris, founder of Sleaks and veteran retail product development executive, joins Julie to launch a new series on selling to big retail. With experience on both sides of the table, Kathy cuts through the myths and shares what founders really need to know before pursuing major retailers. Kathy is a seasoned retail product development executive behind some of Canada's most iconic brands, including Joe Fresh, Club Monaco, and Roots, with experience at major retailers like Sephora and Lo...

Inside a recent episode

Marcia Dawood: Transforming the Funding Journey for Women Founders

Published 5 Sept 2024 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And they just say, well, me, like, I didn't think I could do this. I thought this was for the ultra rich and well connected. And it wasn't that they necessarily didn't think they'd want to do it. It literally never crossed their mind. So building that awareness on who can and who should be investing is one thing. But also we have to get the narrative in my opinion away from women only get 3 % of the funding and change the narrative to women are making a lot of amazing businesses who are they're getting the revenues. They are getting to a point where they are cash flow positive. They are getting exits and getting returns for their investors. […]

Who has been a guest on Figure 8

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amber Briggle
• Denise Bedell
• Ania Aliev

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

1,503

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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

Quality

71

Social presence

94

YouTube

65

Engagement

71