Without Losing Your Cool with Shantelle Bisson
Without Losing Your Cool is a lifestyle interview series that brings the thoughts, feelings, emotions and common struggles out of your head and heart and out into the open.
Each week you can sit with us, laugh with us, cry with us, and be challenged to get out of your own way to go out there and live your best life.
Here, we talk about real life. Shantelle doesn't shy away from the tough conversations, while also inspiring you to re-examine yourself on a soulful level through conversations with her closest friends, and the industry's most sought-after guests.
The common goal? To hear stories from fellow humans who have overcome life's biggest (and most relatable) obstacles, to achieve their dreams of having a more fulfilling life. Through our conversations, you will gain wisdom and trust; and when each episode wraps you will be left with the belief that you too can, and will get the most out of this one beautiful life.
Shantelle doesn't just talk the talk of overcoming trauma to triumph in life, she walks it. And she has what it takes to help you walk confidently through your own life. She reminds you every week that you are not alone. There are so many of us out here who feel the same feelings, and share the same thoughts, and yet feel so alone. But when you hang out with us you're never alone, and you will bear witness to your own heart, mind and soul grow!
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Without Losing Your Cool with Shantelle Bisson
055. Entrepreneurship, Embracing Challenges, and the Art of Creating Meaningful Impact with Arlene Dickinson
This week on Without Losing Your Cool, we have THE Arlene Dickinson. From breaking barriers as the sole woman CEO on Dragons Den to navigating parenthood while pursuing her dreams, Arlene's story is a testament to resilience and growth.
Explore Arlene's insights as she shares how setbacks were catalysts for growth, fueling her drive to overcome challenges. Discover the transformative power of redefining priorities, finding balance, and leaving a lasting legacy.
In this episode, Arlene's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs shines as she outlines essential elements for a successful business launch. Uncover her strategies for turning concepts into reality, including the power of testing ideas through platforms like Kickstarter.
Arlene Dickinson is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space.
She is a three-time best-selling author and accomplished public speaker. Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over 12 seasons on the multi-award-winning television series, Dragons Den.
We talk about:
- [0:55] Arlene's favourite pitch on Dragons Den
- [3:50] How it felt being the only woman CEO on Dragons Den
- [7:25] Raising her kids at a young age
- [9:50] Embracing failures and navigating feeling like she failed her family
- [10:35] How men and women experience life and business differently
- [13:20] Essentially elements to have in place when starting a business
- [15:50] Testing the market and your concept through Kickstarter
- [19:35] Moving our ideas into action and letting go of our limiting beliefs
- [20:50] Arlene's tips for creating a profitable business
- [27:30] Finding balance and creating more time as a busy entrepreneur
- [29:45] Refocusing your energy on how you want to leave your legacy
- [32:50] The consequence of entrepreneurialism
- [36:40] Shedding guilt for how we parented
- [46:00] Embracing putting yourself in a place of vulnerability to be disliked
- [46:30] Her decision to quit Twitter
- [54:05] Tips to navigate conflict
- [59:10] The privilege that comes with her skin colour
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