Week 6 of LeapIN at Leap Junction

Week 5 was all about social enterprises and how to make a positive impact with your business at innovation works.

Day 1: We travel down to Innovation Works this week and had such a blast and we can't wait to tell you all about it! We started off with a tour from Sienna Jae Taylor. Next, we learned about Social Enterprise 101 with Julie Forrester. This was a really interesting view point and we also learned new ways to incorporate it into our businesses. Next, we were joined by a few members of the Libro Incubator for a Social Enterprise Panel Discussion. Very interesting to learn more about their brags, drags and their business' ventures. Very inspiring!

Day 2: We spent the day in solutions lab, our day consisted of a Stakeholder Analysis workshop for Community Collaborations with Julie Forrester. Next, Julie taught us about the Flourishing Business Model Canvas. Our group got so many takeaways from this and we can't wait to apply these new tactics to our business. The day ended with a Guided Meditation with the London Mindfulness Community. We got to enjoy our lunch outside at Covent Garden Market which was so lovely.

Day 3: Our morning started with Yoga with London Mindfulness Community. Next we learned about Diversity & Inclusion in Business with Dharshi Lacey. Next we went to the Chef's Table in London for lunch, for a team bonding afternoon. It was so fun!! We are so grateful for Innovation Works having us and we learned so much this week!!

Next week is SUCH an exciting week and we can't wait to share it with you!

Week 5 of LeapIN at Leap Junction

Week 5 was all about marketing and social media management! It was such a fun week and we can't wait to tell you all about it.

Day 1: We had the pleasure of travelling down to R Traction where we got a branding workshop from the branding genius James Kingsley. We learned more about graphic design, logos and how to brand our business. It was so interesting and not to mention their office is GORGEOUS, thank you so much for having us!

Day 2:

Wednesday was all about Search Engine Marketing taught by Liz Gray. Liz is extremely knowledgeable about all things Google Analytics, Google Analytics and Web optimization. We are very lucky to have her in for a workshop and had so many takeaways. Thank you Liz!

Day 3:

On our final day of the week we spent the morning learning about Social Media Marketing. Our Marketing officer here at Leap Junction, Marley taught us how to get more likes, grow our following, how to run an ad campaign and much more! Our day ended off with visits from Tyler from Six Five and Speak ai to run our brag and drag. It was so interesting learning about Tyler's story and where he's come from. With the cherry on top Alana from Soft Flirt came in to talk about her story and facilitate chatting about our goal check ins!

This week flew by and we are SO sad leap is already half way over :( HOWEVER, next week we are at Innovation Works, which is so exciting!

Week 4 of LeapIN at Leap Junction

Week 4 was all about MONEY! So much happened this week and we learned so much, so I'm just going to get into it!

Day 1: We were joined by Western's summer incubator program, PSI to learn about Taxes. Taylor Carson from BDO came to teach us all we need to know about taxes and expenses for our business. For many of us it was a big wake up moment and how much we need to get our selves prepared for tax season. There were lots of snacks, notes and highlighters used!

Day 2: Nicole Snobelen came in to lead a Wellness workshop. This was one of our favourite so far. We got to learn about Nicole's story and the struggles she has overcame, which was so inspiring. Then we spent the rest of the morning going over our goals, stress tactics and practicing gratitude. Later in the day we all went to the London Brewing Co-op where we got to learn about the Co-op model and how the LBC got started. It was definitely a fun filled day!

Day 3:

On Thursday we had another workshop discussing financial management by one of our cohorts, Kelly Scott. It was so important to learn about book keeping and accounting basics. We are so lucky to have such knowledgable group! Next, Michelle Bogdan come in who is the Vice President of Student Services and talked to our group about our goals and how we have been benefitting from LeapIN so far, I must say it was really nice to hear all of the positive feedback.

Libro Credit Union came in to teach our group about banking and lending. There were some great discussions that came out of the workshop and we are so thankful to have Libro come in and share their knowledge.

Finally, it was Nico and Mik's time to present something they are passionate about. Nico gave us a lesson in soccer and Mik taught us about silk screening. Such a fun filled day!

Another amazing week, we are so grateful for our group and can't wait for next week!