Posts in New Brunswick
Hey Rebel Creative

When Liz Fillmore, Co-Founder, Creative Writer, Content Creator and Social Media Specialist of Hey Rebel Creative joined the Growth Peer Mentorship Program, her business was going through a transition. Looking to secure more clients to maintain a steady cash flow, she knew that fresh perspectives would be pivotal in helping her solve an ongoing challenge.

When she connected with other entrepreneurs through the program, she says “Learning they faced similar struggles was a relief. We always think someone is lightyears ahead of where we are because of the confidence they exude when in reality, most of us are facing the same things–just in different ways. This group taught me to appreciate my own growth, embrace the value of my unique perspective and skills, and acknowledge that not every task has to be completed in a single day. That sort of encouragement and permission to be kind to yourself from your peers is empowering, inspiring, and comforting.”

Like many, Liz had become accustomed to the idea that entrepreneurs need to be “ultra-confident, competitive, and sometimes ruthless” in order to succeed, but her mentorship group provided a space that welcomed vulnerability, opened the door for questions, and enabled her to think more deeply. This allowed her to experiment with new ideas that might have previously been outside of her comfort zone, helping her to overcome her barriers. 

With a deep understanding of just how valuable the support of fellow entrepreneurs is, Liz has continued to uplift others in the community by becoming a mentor for The Forum Mentor Program Presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative®, sharing her knowledge as a speaker through The Forum E-Series Presented by RBC, and volunteering her time to answer questions and join coffee chats.

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Rabbittown Beverage Co.

When Stefanie Loukes was asked to share the story of Rabbittown Beverage Co. on Dragon’s Den, she panicked. She wasn’t sure where to start, so she told the “easy story,” not the difficult one.

In reality, Stefanie was navigating a whole new world with her partner, who was battling stage III colon cancer. While balancing medical appointments, raising two twin girls, maintaining a home, and going to work exhausted, she was starting a company from the ground up during the pandemic.

Despite the rollercoaster she’s been on, Stefanie continues to expand the alcohol- and sugar-free functional beverage brand while ensuring her business always reflects her values – even donating proceeds to The Canadian Cancer Society. Rabbittown Beverage Co.’s beverages are available online and in select stores in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

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7th Laurel Immigration Consulting

The vision for 7th Laurel Immigration Consulting Inc. was conceived not long after Olaitan arrived in Canada as a student with two toddlers in tow.

She saw firsthand that support systems were not readily available to her, so she decided to create a solution. Since launching her business in 2021, she has helped 100 people make Canada their home. From assisting students with their Visa applications and admission into school, to helping newcomers find accommodation, Olaitan provides her clients with the affordable support she needed when she was in their shoes.⁠

She's self-funded her business to get here and continues to identify more opportunities where she can lend the compassionate, reliable, and effective support her clients so deeply appreciate.⁠

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