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EPISODE 23: 24 Good Deeds
Craig Swistun Craig Swistun

EPISODE 23: 24 Good Deeds

Based on an idea originating in Germany, for as little as $24, purchasing an advent calendar for the holiday season supports 24 charitable projects—six from each of four four key areas (health care, education, nutrition, and the environment). Now that’s a holiday gift worth sharing.

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EPISODE 22: Wicked Smart Hot Sauce
Craig Swistun Craig Swistun

EPISODE 22: Wicked Smart Hot Sauce

Born in Trinidad, founder Ifoma Smart immigrated to Canada at the age of four. In his home as a child, pepper sauce was everywhere, and it was served in generous amounts with every dish. So it was only natural for Ifoma to take what he learned from his family and adapt them to fit his own recipes.

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EPISODE 17: Shop Vejii
Craig Swistun Craig Swistun

EPISODE 17: Shop Vejii

Kory Zelickson is an entrepreneur and the founder of Vejii (www.shopvejii.com), an online digital marketplace that meets the needs of consumers and plant-based companies. Through an online portal, customers have access to their favourite plant-based products and are exposed to new products from emerging providers.

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