AmberMac Blog

HerTurn Winner Season 1: Watch the Finale

Women entrepreneurs from across Canada competed to be part of our HerTurn series. Our 3 finalists traveled to Toronto to meet our mentors. Watch the video to see who walked away with the grand prize worth $20,000. Thank you BDC, PayPal, and Facebook Canada. Read More

#TheFeed: Tech Gifts; Salesforce; & KonMari

TF197: It’s holiday shopping season and we chat with Michael Josh from GadgetMatch as he gives us the rundown and the must-have tech gifts to give. Plus, Amber sat down the VP of Product Marketing of Salesforce’s Marketing Cloud, at Dreamforce in San Francisco to find out how to… Read More

HerTurn Growth Challenge: Our 3 Finalists Get to Work

Women entrepreneurs from all across the country applied to be part of HerTurn, our online competition searching for Canada’s next business star??. It wasn’t an easy decision, but our mentors selected the top 3 finalists to compete for the grand prize. In today’s episode, find our how each entrepreneur tackled… Read More

#TheFeed: Yowza! Animation; Dreamforce; & Reinvention

TF196: In celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we talk to Heather Walker, CEO of Yowza! Animation, who is the only female CEO of an animation studio in North America. Plus, Amber gives us a rundown of Dreamforce, Salesforce’s main conference that literally takes over a city. Also, we are… Read More

HerTurn: Top 3 Finalists & Where to Watch Dec. 2nd Finale

Earlier this fall, we partnered with BDC, PayPal Canada, and Facebook Canada to produce HerTurn, Canada’s new online business competition series for women entrepreneurs with a grand prize valued at $20,000. Over the past few weeks, our mentors have narrowed down the list of incredible applicants to the top three… Read More

#TheFeed: #MacToTheFuture; TikTok; & LG Canada

TF195: Amber gives us an update on #MacToTheFuture: her project of turning a 140 year-old house into a smart home, while maintaining its historical integrity. Plus, we have our favorite internet person, Brittlestar, who gives us the lowdown on TikTok and the issue the U.S. Government has with the… Read More

#TheFeed: Fake News; Nextdoor; & Gallant Pets

TF194: We talk to author and actor, John Hodgman about his new book, Medallion Status, and how he may be responsible for today’s “Fake News”. Plus, Sarah Friar, CEO of Nextdoor, on how they are changing how to find kindness in your community. Also, CEO of Gallant Pets, Aaron… Read More

Holiday Sneak Peek: November Tech Tour

It’s holiday time again. This week, I’m going across the country with a sneak peek of the best in holiday gifts. For the entrepreneur (Microsoft Surface Pro 7 $999; Galaxy Note 10 & 10+ in AURA GLOW $1259.99+), For the family and gamers (Nintendo Switch $399.99; Luigi’s Mansion 3 $79.99; Razer Viper Optical Mouse $99.99; Razer… Read More

#TheFeed: Udacity; MuDD Architects; & Volvo Canada

TF193: We talk about the future of online learning with Udacity CEO, Gabe Dalporto, with their commitment to giving away free introduction training courses. Plus, Matt Girgis, Managing Director at Volvo Canada, gives us all the details on their first fully-electric car. Also, we talk to Stephanie Chaltiel from… Read More

Volvo’s E.V.A Initiative & Safety Firsts

I’m one of those parents who kept our child in a rear-facing car seat well beyond the one-year recommendation. As a self-described safety enthusiast, I’m always indulging in the art of what is possible to protect people, especially kids. Plus, as I get older, I’m keen to work closely with… Read More