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In this episode of Minding Her Business, we chat with Emily Cuddy, the founder of The Green Window, a fast-growing salad shop making healthy food fresh, convenient, and actually exciting. What began as a single storefront in London, Ontario, has since expanded to three locations, all driven by Emily’s passion for real food and community.

Emily shares how a love for great ingredients and a desire to change the fast food scene led her to start The Green Window. We talk about the creative process behind building the menu, the realities of sourcing high-quality ingredients, and what it really takes to keep things consistent across multiple locations.

From navigating the early challenges of opening her first shop to knowing when it was the right time to expand, Emily opens up about the lessons she’s learned, the risks she took, and the mindset that keeps her moving forward.

This episode is full of honest insights for anyone dreaming of launching a business, especially in the food space, or simply looking to turn their passion into something bigger.

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In this episode of Minding Her Business, we chat with Anica Peter, an award-winning HR professional from London, Ontario, who’s on a mission to put the “human” back in Human Resources. From greeting members at GoodLife Fitness to becoming the first-ever HR Manager for the Municipality of Thames Centre, Anica has built her career on empathy, leadership, and authentic connection.

Anica shares her journey into HR, what it meant to be named one of London Inc’s 20 Under 40, and how she tackled the nerves of speaking at Disrupt HR. We dive into the challenges of balancing compassion with tough decisions, the unique aspects of HR in the public sector, and how she prioritizes mental health... for herself and others.

This episode is packed with real conversation and insights for anyone navigating people-first careers or simply looking to lead with heart.

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In this episode of Minding Her Business, we chat with Jillian Belanger, owner of SKN Clinic, one of London’s top medical spas and the city’s only acne treatment clinic. Jillian has built her business by doing things differently—treating acne from the inside out, addressing the root causes, and transforming the way people think about skin health.

Jillian shares her journey from working in the beauty industry to becoming an acne specialist, the challenges of standing out in a crowded market, and how she scaled her business while staying true to her holistic approach. She dives into the biggest misconceptions about acne, the unexpected factors that can trigger breakouts, and how she balances running multiple businesses with motherhood.

From the power of manifestation to navigating business relationships and overcoming the fear of failure, this conversation is packed with real talk, business insights, and game-changing advice for anyone looking to build a brand—no filters, just facts.

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