Irrepressibles Podcast

Exploring the mindset that fuels young, passionate entrepreneurs to succeed.

Irrepressibles Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Dannie & Eric Waev, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dannie & Eric Waev hosts Irrepressibles Podcast, a business show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  e12 - Alberto Aguilar: Why Plantaform CEO Believes Desert Farming Is the Next Big Frontier - The $125M Bet

  Nov 29, 20251h 5mS0

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Alberto Aguilar, Founder & CEO of Plantaform. During the conversation, Alberto opens up about the roller coaster year that reshaped the company — from losing his co-founder to entering the U.S. market, winning the CES Best of Innovation Award, and launching Plantafarm, a groundbreaking solution for growing food sustainably in desert climates. Tune in for his inspiring story!</p><p>In this conversation, you’ll discover:<br>- How Plantaform rebuilt after a sudden co-founder departure<br>- What it takes to launch new markets, secure major grants, and pivot globally<br>- The...

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  Episode #11

  e11 - Emily Péloquin: Why concrete rooftops may hold the key to food security for urban centers

  Sep 13, 202538 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Irrepressibles Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Emily Peloquin, Communications Coordinator at Lufa Farms. For over 15 years, Lufa has been pioneering rooftop greenhouses across Montreal, reshaping how cities grow, consume, and think about food. Emily shares how the team turned a “crazy idea” into a global model for sustainable food systems, why consumer mindsets need to shift, and what resilience in food really looks like.</p><p>In this conversation, you’ll discover:</p>How rooftop greenhouses are transforming unused space into thriving farmsWhy local food is more resilient to crises like...

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  Episode #10

  e10 - Riaz Sidi: Building a Million Dollar Marketing Agency - When Passion Faded, He Did This Instead

  Jul 12, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>Welcome to the tenth episode of the Irrepressibles Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Riaz Sidi, Founder and President of Sidi.io, one of Ottawa’s fastest-growing marketing agencies. During the conversation, Riaz opens up about his early struggles with depression, the unexpected path that led him from call centers to entrepreneurship, and how discipline—not passion—became the foundation of his success. Tune in for his inspiring story!</p><p>In this conversation, you’ll discover:</p><p>- Why Riaz believes “taking the leap” is a choice you make every day<br>- The power of building a bus...

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  Episode #9

  e09 - Nilufer Erdebil: Turning Customer Insights into Actionable Business Innovation

  Apr 26, 202547 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the ninth episode of the Irrepressibles Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Nilufer Erdebil, founder of Spring2Innovation and author of Future Proofing by Design. During the conversation, Nilufer shares her journey from software development to leading change through innovation and design thinking, how she built her business while balancing single motherhood, and why understanding the end-user is crucial to true innovation. Tune in for her inspiring story!</p><p><br>In this conversation, you’ll discover:</p>How to apply design thinking to build better products and servicesThe reality of growing a business while raising...

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  Episode #8

  e08 - Emily Castellani: From Nurse to Movement Coach: Emily's Journey to Entrepreneurship

  Apr 7, 202550 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the eighth episode of the Irrepressibles Podcast! 🎙️ This week, we sit down with Emily Castellani, co-founder of Carlington Movement and Massage, to hear her powerful story of pivoting from nursing to entrepreneurship in the wellness space.</p><p><br>Emily’s path is rooted in personal transformation—from navigating chronic pain to helping others reconnect with their bodies through movement. Her work with seniors, her honest take on entrepreneurship, and her reflections on upcoming motherhood make this episode a deeply human and inspiring listen.</p><p><br>In this conversation, you’ll discover:</p>Why she left nursing for...

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