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Meet entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs making it happen.

Our Maverick Makers™ podcast shares inspiring stories from the world stage, featuring people that go from Dream to Camera to ACTION!

What the heck is a maverick maker? It’s your peeps – those with an entrepreneurial spirit who have the courage to answer the phone when they’re called to do something, change something, create something. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

Hosted by Michelle Daides, the Maverick Makers™ podcast brings honest, authentic, courageous, and sometimes life – changing conversations to your eyes and ears.

Latest Episodes

Janelle Blair: From Behind the Scenes to Closing Deals

Janelle Blair: From Behind the Scenes to Closing Deals

In this episode of Maverick Makers, host Michelle Daides sits down with Janelle, a Toronto-based real estate expert whose journey from television production to property transactions gives her a unique edge. With a background in HGTV renovation shows, Janelle blends...

Off The Cuff: The Power of Self-Love and Intuition

Off The Cuff: The Power of Self-Love and Intuition

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Maverick Makers: Off The Cuff! In this episode, we bring back two former guests and dive deep into the power of self-love, trusting your intuition, and embracing joy with our incredible experts—Personal Transformation Coach...

Megan Silk: Go With Your Gut

Megan Silk: Go With Your Gut

In this episode of Maverick Makers, host Michelle Daides sits down with Megan Silk, co-founder of Gingerbug, a brand revolutionizing soda with gut-healthy, certified organic ingredients. Alongside her husband, Bren Silk, Megan turned a passion for fermentation on...

Chef Paul Watters: From Peeling Potatoes to Seasoned Chef

Chef Paul Watters: From Peeling Potatoes to Seasoned Chef

Growing up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, surrounded by the warmth of home-cooked meals and the influence of his mother and grandmothers, chef Paul Watter's love for food began at an early age. His journey into the culinary world started at 17, peeling potatoes in a...

Sarah Paul: Designing Inspired Spaces

Sarah Paul: Designing Inspired Spaces

What makes a space not just beautiful, but truly transformative? This week on Maverick Makers, host Michelle Daides sits down with Sarah Paul, Director of Interior Design at Hariri Pontarini Architects, to uncover the art of designing spaces that stand the test of...

Marlina Ramchandran: Success with Startups

Marlina Ramchandran: Success with Startups

IIn this inspiring episode of the Maverick Makers Podcast, host Michelle Daides sits down with Marlina Ramchandran, a powerhouse in the world of startup growth and corporate partnerships. As Special Projects Manager at YSpace York University, Marlina plays a pivotal...

Julia Suppa: From Traditional Media to Storytelling Maverick

Julia Suppa: From Traditional Media to Storytelling Maverick

In this episode of the Maverick Makers Podcast, Michelle Daides sits down with Julia Suppa, an award-winning multi-platform media professional, producer, and consultant with over two decades of experience in the media industry. As the founder and president of Suppa...

Joe Gatto: Life from Scratch

Joe Gatto: Life from Scratch

Chef Joe Gatto, celebrated host of the hit TV show From Scratch on Pluto TV, joins Michelle to share his inspiring journey from filmmaker to chef. Joe began his career in filmmaking, but a desire to start a family led him to leave the fast-paced life of Los Angeles...

Sandra Bekhor: Blending Mindset and Creativity to Unlock Your Potential

Sandra Bekhor: Blending Mindset and Creativity to Unlock Your Potential

On this episode of Maverick Makers, host Michelle Daides sits down with Sandra Bekhor, a dynamic Practice Management Coach with a fascinating career journey that spans architecture, toy design, and professional coaching. Sandra’s unique path has informed her ability...

Vanessa Marshall: Redefining Beauty with The Earth In Mind

Vanessa Marshall: Redefining Beauty with The Earth In Mind

This week Michelle Daides sits down with Vanessa Marshall, a proud Edmontonian, Métis woman, and the visionary founder of Jack59. Vanessa’s journey from crafting haircare products in her kitchen to leading a globally recognized Indigenous-owned, women-led brand is a...

Karla Smith: The Power of Self-Love and Personal Transformation

Karla Smith: The Power of Self-Love and Personal Transformation

In this empowering episode of Maverick Makers, host Michelle Daides welcomes Karla Smith, a Personal Transformational Coach, Self-Love Expert, and the creator of The Monday Mantra Collective and Morning Mantra card deck. Karla is on a mission to help highly supportive...

Sholeh Alemi Fabbri: Creating Change Through Storytelling

Sholeh Alemi Fabbri: Creating Change Through Storytelling

In this insightful episode of Maverick Makers, Michelle Daides sits down with Sholeh Alemi Fabbri, an award-winning producer and founder of Good Measure Productions. With over 20 years of experience and three Canadian Screen Award nominations, Sholeh has made an...

Clare Kumar: Unlocking Human Potential

Clare Kumar: Unlocking Human Potential

Host Michelle Daides welcomes Clare Kumar, a performance strategist, inclusivity advocate, to the Maverick Makers Podcast. Proudly neuroatypical, Clare has dedicated her career to helping organizations unlock human potential by fostering accessible and inclusive work...

Jolene Brewster: From Cowgirl to Tea Queen

Jolene Brewster: From Cowgirl to Tea Queen

Ready for another episode of the Maverick Makers Podcast? Michelle Daides chats with Jolene Brewster, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Jolene’s Tea House in Banff, Alberta. Once crowned Rodeo Queen and Calgary Stampede Queen in 2000, Jolene has seamlessly blended her...

Mary Zamil: Let’s Talk Mind, Body & Soul

Mary Zamil: Let’s Talk Mind, Body & Soul

In this powerful episode of Maverick Makers, host Michelle Daides is joined by Mary Zamil, a dedicated registered psychotherapist and founder of Mind Multitudes. Mary brings a deeply personal and empathetic approach to mental health, having navigated her own journey...

Chef Matt Basile: Playing With Fire

Chef Matt Basile: Playing With Fire

Bring on the Fire....on this episode, Michelle Daides welcomes culinary maverick Chef Matt Basile, who has spent his career redefining what it means to innovate in the food industry. From founding Toronto’s iconic food truck brand Fidel Gastro’s to launching the hit...

Alanna McGinn: Secrets to Self-Care and Sleep

Alanna McGinn: Secrets to Self-Care and Sleep

In this episode of Maverick Makers, Michelle Daides welcomes Alanna McGinn, sleep expert and founder of Good Night Sleep Site, to explore the vital role sleep plays in our lives. As the creator of the Messy Middle Sleep Solution, Alanna has made it her mission to help...

George Pimentel: A Passion For Capturing Iconic Celebrities

George Pimentel: A Passion For Capturing Iconic Celebrities

In this episode of Maverick Makers, Michelle Daides sits down with renowned entertainment photographer George Pimentel, whose career spans over 25 years. From TIFF and Cannes to the Oscars, Golden Globes, and the Met Gala, George has documented some of the most iconic...

Maverick Makers Inspiration Episode

Maverick Makers Inspiration Episode

In this special milestone episode of Maverick Makers, host Michelle Daides takes a look back at the past 30 episodes to highlight some of the most powerful insights and moments of inspiration from her incredible guests. Throughout the show, Michelle pulls out the gems...