Episode 1 | Extrapreneurs
In this episode...
Meet your host Ronnie Walsh as she discusses the barriers and opportunities for women in business with Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs CEO Paula Sheppard.
Nutritionist Tara Antle cooks up some quick and easy recipes for the busy entrepreneur, and we’ll have a beer with an exciting start up in rural Newfoundland.
Featured Video:
Healthy Eating for the Busy Entrepreneur
Host Ronnie Walsh talks to Nutritionist Tara Antle about preparing healthy meals that support a hectic Extrapreneur’s schedule.

Words of Wisdom
"You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve." - J.K. Rowling

Factoids
Access to Capital: Investor Bias
There is as much as a 7x funding gap between male and female founded companies.
*Source: Canada-United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders Members
Access to Capital: Innovation
Majority female-owned SMEs are more likely to innovate. In 2011, 39.5% of female-owned SMEs were slightly more likely to engage in innovation activities than majority male-owned SMEs (37%)
*Source: Government of Canada
