Venture Out
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Podcast Overview
<p>A podcast series that shares the brave stories of Indigenous Northerners who are inspiring innovation and community wellbeing through business.</p><p>Hosted by EntrepreNorth's CEO Xina Cowan</p>
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Publishing Since
5/25/2021
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Recent Episodes
January 29, 2026
Chef Steph Baryluk is taking up space in global kitchens
<p>Meet Chef Steph: a proud Teetl’it Gwich’in Red Seal Chef and founder of Nihkhah. In this episode, Steph shares her journey of building an Indigenous-led culinary business rooted in the teaching, "we share what we know and we share what we have." Drawing from her Arctic upbringing and deep connection to food as a space for gathering and healing, she reflects on entrepreneurship, Indigenous food systems, and what it means to lead with values while shaping the future of food for generations to come.</p><p>Check out <a href="https://nihkhah.ca/" rel="nofollow">Nihkhah.ca</a></p>
September 25, 2025
Les Walker is building new spaces to lead and grow in the North
Meet Les Walker: Owner and CEO of Walker Home Construction in Whitehorse, Yukon, and a proud member of Champaign Aishihik First Nation. Les’s journey is one of transformation; from early challenges to building a thriving construction company that creates more than homes and community spaces. At the heart of his business is a powerful philosophy: cultivating warriors within our community. This commitment shines through in his workforce, where the majority of staff are First Nation citizens, and in the leadership he demonstrates every day. With national recognition - including the NACA Indigenous Business Award of Excellence and the Cando Indigenous Economic Developer of the Year Award - Les’s impact extends well beyond the job site. In this interview, Les explores his personal journey of growth, the art of leading with care and adaptability, and what it means to build capacity and resilience in the North.
September 24, 2025
Siku Rojas is creating value, beauty, and community in real-time
Meet Siku Rojas, the creative force behind Yurak - a painter, printmaker, illustrator, jewellery maker, and learning tattooist based in Iqaluit, NU. From a young age, Siku has used art to explore identity, culture, and belonging. Their work often weaves in tunniit (Inuit tattoos), depictions of Inuit culture, queer relationships, and the lived experiences of being a mixed-race Indigenous youth. Through their practice, Siku offers bold and beautiful visual representations of genderfluid and queer Inuit stories. But Siku’s path is not only about art; it’s about entrepreneurship. As a full-time artist and alum of the Digital Creatives cohort at EntrepreNorth, Siku has built Yurak into both a business and a platform for community connection. Their journey reflects the balancing act of being a working artist while staying true to deeply personal and cultural themes.
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- What is Venture Out?
<p>A podcast series that shares the brave stories of Indigenous Northerners who are inspiring innovation and community wellbeing through business.</p><p>Hosted by EntrepreNorth's CEO Xina Cowan</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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