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Episode Synopsis
In today’s podcast, Francesca Cadhit interviews Canadian Minister of Small Business Richie Valdez about Education and Entrepreneurship in Canada.
Minister Valdez is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality, and community advocate. She is the first Filipino-Canadian woman elected as a Member of Parliament and appointed to Cabinet and is committed to ensuring the diverse voices of her community are heard.
She has been a member of various parliamentary committees and associations, including the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, as well as the Chair of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group.
🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Minister Valdez talk about:
✅ How YOU can make a difference in Canada
✅ Big ideas coming from students
✅ What’s the plan for improving Education
✅ What’s being done to support Canadian entrepreneurs
✅ Gaining access to capital as an entrepreneur/startup
✅ Investments in artificial intelligence and innovation
✅ Support for marginalized groups, including women, Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs
📝 Outline 📝
[01:08] Introducing Minister Rechie Valdez
[02:11] Education and Entrepreneurship in Canada
[04:58] Minister Valdez's Educational Journey
[08:44] Challenges and Successes in Entrepreneurship
[11:46] From Entrepreneurship to Political Leadership
[14:16] A Day in the Life of a Small Business Minister
[16:44] Key Elements of Budget 2024
[20:01] Charity and Community Involvement
[21:04] Advice for Aspiring Changemakers
🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀
Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?
On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.
If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.
😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍
1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!
2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.
3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!
From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.
It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.
Your support truly means the world!
Minister Valdez is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality, and community advocate. She is the first Filipino-Canadian woman elected as a Member of Parliament and appointed to Cabinet and is committed to ensuring the diverse voices of her community are heard.
She has been a member of various parliamentary committees and associations, including the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, as well as the Chair of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group.
🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Minister Valdez talk about:
✅ How YOU can make a difference in Canada
✅ Big ideas coming from students
✅ What’s the plan for improving Education
✅ What’s being done to support Canadian entrepreneurs
✅ Gaining access to capital as an entrepreneur/startup
✅ Investments in artificial intelligence and innovation
✅ Support for marginalized groups, including women, Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs
📝 Outline 📝
[01:08] Introducing Minister Rechie Valdez
[02:11] Education and Entrepreneurship in Canada
[04:58] Minister Valdez's Educational Journey
[08:44] Challenges and Successes in Entrepreneurship
[11:46] From Entrepreneurship to Political Leadership
[14:16] A Day in the Life of a Small Business Minister
[16:44] Key Elements of Budget 2024
[20:01] Charity and Community Involvement
[21:04] Advice for Aspiring Changemakers
🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀
Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?
On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.
If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.
😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍
1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!
2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.
3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!
From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.
It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.
Your support truly means the world!
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