Small Business Big Impact
by Meridian
Latest episode
What Your Money Beliefs Are Costing You
What Your Money Beliefs Are Costing You
About this podcast
When you’re running a small business, even the smallest decisions can have a big impact.
Small Business Big Impact is a podcast for Ontario’s small business owners, hosted by Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union. Each episode brings together entrepreneurs and experts for honest conversations, practical advice, and lessons learned along the way, helping business owners not just survive but thrive in today’s economy.
Prefer to watch instead of listen? Small Business Big Impact is now available on YouTube in video format. Use the link below to watch now:
youtube.com/@MeridianBanking/podcasts
Episodes
- What Your Money Beliefs Are Costing You · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 1Most business owners look outward when growth stalls, but the real work often starts from within. In this episode of Small Business Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy sits down with…
- Season 3 Is Coming, And It's Not Business as Usual · 1 min · Season 3Navigating a small business in Ontario today requires more than just determination. Expenses are rising, and trust in the market is wavering. Many entrepreneurs find themselves…
- Building Economic Opportunity Through Indigenous Fisheries · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 6Entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for creating economic opportunity and strengthening communities. In this episode of Small Business, Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO…
- Why Community Spaces Matter More Than Ever · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 5Access to food is important, but access to connection, dignity, and belonging can be just as powerful in building strong communities. In this episode of Small Business, Big…
- Why Deconstruction Could Change How We Build Forever · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 4The way we build and renovate has a major impact on what gets wasted, what gets reused, and how communities think about sustainability. In this episode of Small Business Big…
- Rethinking Waste: Turning Trash Into Opportunity · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 3Some of the most impactful businesses don’t begin with flashy ideas, they start with hard work, lived experience, and a desire to do things better. In this episode of Small…
- Turning Plastic Waste Into Purpose with EarthSuds · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 2What started as a student project has grown into a nationally recognized eco-startup tackling one of the world’s biggest waste problems. In this episode of Small Business, Big…
- From the CFL to TV and Trades: Building Resilience That Lasts · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 1Resilience, reinvention, and strong foundations are at the heart of this episode of Small Business, Big Impact. Host Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union, sits down with…
- Small Business Big Impact: Season 2 · 1 min · Season 2Success in entrepreneurship isn’t just about what you earn, it’s about the impact you create. Hosted by Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union, Small Business, Big Impact…
- The Business of Healing with Elora Gartley · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 6Mental health and entrepreneurship go hand in hand, but prioritizing well-being as a business owner can be challenging. In this episode, Jay-Ann sits down with Elora Gartley…
- Revitalizing Communities Through Trades and Training · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 5The affordable housing crisis and skilled trades shortage are two of the biggest challenges facing communities today. But what if one solution could tackle both? On this episode…
- From Kitchen to Shelves: Veneise George’s Recipe for Success · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 4Scaling a small business is no easy feat- especially in the competitive food industry. From perfecting your product to finding the right distributor, breaking into major grocery…
- Building a Business Rooted in Passion · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 3When life throws you unexpected challenges, do you take the leap or play it safe? This week on Small Business, Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy sits down with Katherine Hadjinian…
- The B Corp Advantage · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 2When business meets purpose, communities thrive. This episode of Small Business Big Impact dives into the world of B Corps: businesses that prioritize social and environmental…
- Finding The Sweet Spot Between Purpose and Profit · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 1What if donuts could do more than just satisfy a sweet tooth- they could also create brighter futures? In this debut episode of Small Business, Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy…
- Introducing Small Business Big Impact · 3 min · Season 1Turning passion into a thriving business isn’t easy. How do entrepreneurs push through challenges and build something meaningful? Welcome to Small Business, Big Impact, hosted…
