One of the most challenging parts of entrepreneurship is the feeling of isolation. As entrepreneurs (and especially as women and mompreneurs!), we may often feel as though no one understands us. While well-meaning loved ones may be on the sidelines cheering us on, we can still feel alone in our day-to-day decision-making. Having a community and network that really gets where you’re coming from, what you’re struggling with, and how to support you is absolutely priceless!My guest for this episode of is Chris McMartin, the National Small Business Lead for The Scotiabank Women Initiative®. Chris joined the bank in 2008 as a Financial Advisor before progressing to the role of Small Business Advisor, where she fell in love with helping small business owners! In 2021, she began leading the Scotiabank Women Initiative® Small Business Strategy, helping women overcome the challenges they face on their path to success when starting, sustaining, and growing a business.In other words, Chris is the PERFECT guest to talk about this episode’s topic!In this conversation, Chris and I take a DEEP dive into the different types of support that can smooth the path of entrepreneurship and help you confidently grow as a leader. We chat about mentorship, money, and MamaCon — you won’t want to miss it! In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌The underappreciated benefits of mentorship and the unique approach of the Scotiabank Women Initiative® Mentor ProgramWhy peer support is important on a practical and an emotional levelA valuable resource that can help you find access to capital to fund your growthGuest bio: Christianne McMartin leads the Scotiabank Women Initiative® Small Business Strategy across Canada. She leads many national events and partnerships such as the MasterClass Series, The IWD: She Shoots She Scores, StrikeUP Virtual Conference, and the mentorship program. She currently sits on the National Allyship Council, is a Stream Lead for the Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group, and is a participant on the Employee Pulse Committee. She participates as a mentor for StartUp Canada Women.Timestamps:‌00:33  Meet Chris McMartin02:26  MamaCon & finding support07:28  Mentorship12:09  Expert matchmaking13:12  Peer support16:18  Emotional support22:19  Financial support27:03  Small Business Advisors & Mamapreneur Fund30:04  NetworkingLinks mentioned:‌Chris McMartinwww.scotiabankwomeninitiative.comhttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/chris-mcmartinInstagram: @mcmartinmadness, @scotiabankMamaConA-Players Business CoachingMamapreneur Fund—Learn with me: Mamapreneur Success Path - Free Audio Training‌Connect with me:Facebook: — ‌Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoach Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandco Podcasting support: https://theultimatecreative.com

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