Episodes
June 13, 2025
Kit Redmond: Building Stories and Relationships That Matter
In this episode of The Maverick Makers Podcast , Michelle sits down with powerhouse media executive Kit Redmond , the Founding Partner and Executive Chair of RTR Media Inc. With a career spanning decades in Canadian content c...
June 6, 2025
How to Be Successful as a Maverick - Solo Episode with Michelle Daides
What does success really mean when you’re a Maverick?
In this bold solo episode, Michelle Daides unpacks the real, raw, and often hilarious truth about what it takes to be successful as a Maverick—on your own terms. From battling fear and ditching perfectionism to building a dream team and defin…
May 29, 2025
Kena Paranjape: A Life of Living Supernova
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is this really all there is?” — this episode is for you. This week on the Maverick Makers Podcast, I’m joined by Kena Paranjape — founder of All You Are , creator of the Supernova membership ...
May 23, 2025
50 Things I Learned as a Maverick (A Solo Episode with Michelle Daides)
In this powerful solo episode, Michelle Daides gets real, raw, and reflective as she celebrates a major mileston. Fresh from an unforgettable trip to Spain with family and friends, Michelle shares 50 lessons she’s learned as ...
May 16, 2025
Tina Singh: Turning A Gap In The Market Into A Bold Movement
Meet Tina Singh —Occupational Therapist, Digital Creator, mom of 3… and the powerhouse behind Bold Helmets . When Tina couldn’t find a helmet that fit her Sikh kids’ top knots, she didn’t just settle—she built one. In 2023, s...
May 9, 2025
Duwayne Robinson: Built on Grit, Fuelled by Purpose
On this week's episode of the Maverick Makers Podcast - we dig into Duwayne Robinson’s story—and it’s all heart. Born to Jamaican immigrants. Raised on resilience.
May 2, 2025
Suzy Gazzellone: Sweet Leap of Faith - Banker Turned Baker
What happens when you walk away from a “safe” corporate job with no backup plan… just a gut feeling and a KitchenAid mixer?
In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, host Michelle Daides sits down with Suzy Gazzellone—a former banker turned baker whose leap of faith led to a wildly successful …
April 24, 2025
Chantal Bekhor: From School teacher to Plant-Based Pioneer
In this deliciously inspiring episode of Maverick Makers, host Michelle Daides chats with Chantal Bekhor, the founder of VG Gourmet—a brand that’s changing the way we think about plant-based eating.
Before launching VG Gourmet in 2015, Chantal was an elementary school teacher with a love for coo…
April 10, 2025
Jennifer Hanna: Leading With Impact
Get ready for another juicy episode of the Maverick Makers Podcast - Host Michelle Daides speaks with Jennifer Hanna, founder of Ignite People Solutions—and a true powerhouse when it comes to developing leaders who actually m...
April 4, 2025
Jake Karls: All Fired Up Mid-Day and Everyday
In this episode of Maverick Makers, host Michelle Daides sits down with Jake Karls, the bold and brilliant Co-founder & Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares—the better-for-you chocolate brand that’s flipping the traditional foo...
March 28, 2025
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 her knowledge of construction, de…
March 21, 2025
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 incredibl...
March 7, 2025
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 their off-grid farm into a thriving…
Feb. 28, 2025
Off The Cuff: Podcasting, Travel and Adventure
In this unscripted and unfiltered episode of Maverick Makers: Off The Cuff, host Michelle Daides welcomes back Matt Cundill, Owner and Operator of the Soundoff Media Network. From the long game of podcasting to entrepreneurship, travel, and a deep love for soccer, no topic is off-limits.
Feb. 14, 2025
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 wo...
Feb. 6, 2025
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 time. From luxury residences to wo…
Jan. 31, 2025
Marlina Ramchandran: Success with Startups
In 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 role in fostering innovation, …
Jan. 24, 2025
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 Media, Julia specializes in helpi…
Jan. 17, 2025
Off The Cuff: Goals, Grief, and the Joys of Entrepreneurship
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Maverick Makers Off The Cuff, an unscripted, unfiltered extension of the Maverick Makers Podcast. Host Michelle Daides reunites with two fascinating former guests, Julie Thurgood-Bennett and Will Greenblatt, for a spontaneous and lively roundtable discussion.
Dec. 24, 2024
Happy Holidays from Maverick Makers
Michelle and the team from Maverick Makers wish everyone all the best of the season. Need episodes arrive January 15th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec. 13, 2024
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 and pursue his passion for cookin…
Dec. 6, 2024
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 to guide professionals in unlock…
Nov. 28, 2024
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 testament to her ingenuity, resi…
Nov. 21, 2024
Karla Smith: The Power of Self-Love and 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 women—who often put themselves…