This week on The Business Gay Podcast, I’m joined by Ben Liegey, founder and CEO of BetterTable™. We dive into the massive impact of food waste and how kitchens can be both sustainable and profitable. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: How nearly half of Canada’s food is wasted—and what that means for business Simple tools kitchens can use to save time, money, and emissions Real success stories from restaurants saving $20K+ annually If you're into sustainability, food, or business (or...
2 months ago • 1 min read
This week on The Business Gay Podcast, I sat down with Juliana Olarte, founder of Coconut Breeze Media, to dive into the world of Vibe Coding and AI automation. If you’ve ever wondered how AI can help you build websites, automate tasks, or grow your business, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: What Vibe coding is and who it’s really for The biggest risks (and how to avoid them) when using AI to build Easy tools to start automating your business today Hit the link below to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
AI is clearly the talk of the town these days. Most businesses want to implement it, but how? Where do you start? What programs actually matter? It can be really overwhelming, especially if you're rocking out solo like a lot of entrepreneurs. As solo entrepreneurs, we need to make sure we're not wasting our time. So, what usually ends up happening is we never even start. Good thing we have Mitch Schwartz of Ops Machine on today's episode to walk us through it in the most chill way. It doesn't...
3 months ago • 1 min read
This week on The Business Gay Podcast, I chat with Renée Sferrazza—Certified Sommelier, media entrepreneur, and founder of Wine by Renée. We dive into what it takes to grow a brand with purpose, personality, and a whole lot of wine. In this episode, we cover: How Renée built her wine media brand from scratch during the pandemic The real story behind leaving the wine importing world as a queer woman Why AI is a powerful ally for solo entrepreneurs Whether you're into wine, entrepreneurship, or...
3 months ago • 1 min read
This week on The Business Gay podcast, I sat down with Ricardo Gattas-Moras—marketing strategist, Fortune 500 alum, and founder of Poppy Marketing—to talk all things automation for small businesses. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by daily tasks or unsure where to start with automation, this episode is packed with simple, smart advice to help you grow your business with less stress. 🎧 Tune in to learn: How to make automation feel personal using tools like ChatGPT The top 4 automations every...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Is AI all hype or can it actually help small businesses thrive? In this week’s episode, I chat with Ramin Shadmehr, co-founder of Techies of Tomorrow and the Dean of Fine & Applied Arts at Capilano University, about how entrepreneurs can confidently explore AI without needing a full tech team. If AI feels intimidating, this episode is your starting point. Here’s some of what we cover: How to explore AI safely (without breaking your business) The easiest way to spot hype vs. real AI tools Why...
3 months ago • 1 min read
This week on The Business Gay Podcast, I sit down with Jamie Engelhardt—coach, strategist, and founder of Wild& to dive deep into how purpose-driven entrepreneurs can build brands that truly connect. If you’ve ever wondered where to begin with your brand messaging, or how to stay consistent across platforms without sounding robotic, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: Why most entrepreneurs get messaging wrong from the start How to keep your tone consistent—even when using AI...
4 months ago • 1 min read
What if there was a way to capture your most meaningful memories and stories—not just for yourself, but for future generations? In this week’s episode, I chat with Omar Alvaresz, founder of KINNECT, a platform that’s redefining how we connect with family, chosen family, and our personal legacy. We dive into: ✨ Why preserving stories matters more than ever 📱 How KINNECT uses tech to foster real connection (not just likes) 🌍 Building a product with inclusivity, emotion, and culture at its core...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Whether you like it or not, AI is taking over. It's here and it's not going back into pandora's box, so we might as well to learn how to live with it. But how do you do that as a small business owner without getting overwhelmed? There are SO many options and ideas out there it's hard to figure out where to start. Lucky for you, we have guest Jonathan Goodman from Halyard Consulting on today's podcast episode. In this episode we cover... Easy ways to use AI tools to save time and boost profits...
4 months ago • 1 min read