In this episode, Stacey dives into what it really takes to build a new network from scratch—new city, new team, new manager, new everything. From navigating introductions to finding your people, and from rebuilding confidence to showing up as your best self, this chapter is all about growth in motion.

Stacey in Chicago | Episode 2

In this episode, Stacey sits down with Sara Daw, CEO of The Liberti Group and The CFO Centre Group — a global leader, researcher, and speaker shaping how the C-suite navigates the future of work. With a background from Warwick Business School, Oxford & more, Sara brings a unique perspective on leadership, flexibility, and the evolving access economy.

They unpack what modern leadership really looks like, how to build purpose-driven teams, and why the next era of work will be defined by empathy and adaptability. Sara shares candid lessons from her own journey from scaling global businesses to empowering executives to lead differently.

If you’re passionate about leadership, innovation, and designing a career that works for the world of tomorrow, this conversation will leave you inspired and thinking bigger.

Sara Daw | Redefining Leadership in the Future of Work

In this episode of The Business Casual, Stacey kicks off her new mini-series Stacey in Chicago by sharing the story behind her biggest career move yet: leaving Toronto to start fresh in Chicago. From setting her sights on the U.S. market, to months of networking and coffee chats, to finally landing a role on the Blue Moon team, Stacey opens up about the persistence and patience it took to make this leap.

She shares the career lessons she learned along the way — why advocating for yourself matters, how to build genuine connections, and the art of balancing drive with patience when doors don’t open right away. Whether you’re dreaming about your next big move or navigating a season of waiting, this episode offers both inspiration and practical takeaways for anyone striving to grow their career.

Stacey in Chicago EP1: Balancing Ambition with Patience

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Michelle Choi | From the Fairway to Founder: The BOV Active Story

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Spilling The Post Grad Tea 

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Gillian Oxley | Top 1% Real Estate Agent 

Hey Trailblazers! Maija Savics, founder of Shop This City, joins me in this episode to talk all about her journey to starting and scaling the company.

Throughout this episode, Maija talks about her experience in fashion and retail, when she noticed a gap in the market, how she build Shop This City to solve that gap, growing the company, being a female entrepreneur, her advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs, and so much more.

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Maija Savics | Founder of Shop This City

Hey Trailblazers! It's no secret that times are tough with the economy right now and it's impacting everyone, but entrepreneurs are getting hit the hardest. Paula Cruickshank, Senior Vice President of Business Development at BDC, joins me in this episode to talk about how to navigate these uncertain times. Paula has been recognized as a Top 50 Women Leaders of Toronto and has over 25 years of banking experience.

Throughout this episode, Paula shares her career journey that led her into the finance industry, key lessons she's learned along the way, how government and businesses operate in the Canadian financial system, the cost of doing business, her advice for entrepreneurs, and more.

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Paula Cruickshank | Navigating the Current Economy 

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode, Tiffany Callender, co-founder and CEO of FACE - the Federation of African Canadian Economics. FACE is a Black-led non-profit organization focused on accelerating wealth creation for Canadians of African descent that is working with the federal government to co-develop and administer the $160 million Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund.

Throughout this episode, Tiffany talks about her career journey, the different steps that led her to founding FACE, what FACE's mission is, how FACE helps support Black entrepreneurs, why first-generation immigrants tend to shy away from entrepreneurship, her advice for young professionals, and so much more.

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Tiffany Callender | CEO of FACE

The Business Casual is an interview based podcast created to help girls around the world grow both professionally and personally. A podcast made for young ambitious, leaders in the making. Join Stacey and Marianna each week as they sit down with various female trailblazers in their respective industries. Though there will be lots of business the podcast will also explore their passions, interests, and everyday lives. Business Casual also strives to be a community in which girls can connect with other like-minded individuals who share the same passions.

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