Business, Her Way

In this episode of Business Her Way Podcast with Judi Paré, Christine Peragine shares her journey from student to lead oncology pharmacist at a leading cancer center. She opens up about the misconceptions people have about pharmacists and explains how her work goes far beyond “counting pills.”
Christine walks listeners through the Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Program she leads, where patients receive personalized, ongoing support to safely manage complex cancer treatments. From ensuring medication access to proactively monitoring side effects, her team plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes.
The conversation also dives into Christine’s extensive education and career path, including her PharmD, PhD, and fellowship training. She discusses the importance of lifelong learning, the realities of investing in your education, and the unexpected business and leadership skills required in healthcare roles.
Christine also shares how her career evolved from an initial goal of becoming a university professor to a leadership position where she now mentors, teaches, and speaks at professional conferences.
Finally, she reflects on a major personal milestone—returning to work after becoming a new mother—and how that experience has shaped her perspective.
 
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In this insightful and empowering conversation, Judi Paré sits down with Dr. Prati Sharma, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, to explore the realities modern women face when balancing career ambitions with family planning.
Dr. Sharma shares why infertility is more common than many realize, affecting 1 in 6 individuals, and how advances in reproductive medicine are giving women more control than ever before. From egg freezing to genetic testing and the future of AI in fertility, this episode dives into the innovations changing lives.
Beyond medicine, this episode also uncovers the business side of being a physician. Dr. Sharma opens up about her journey through over a decade of education, navigating debt, and building a thriving medical practice. She highlights the importance of understanding money, seeking guidance early, and embracing the evolving relationship women have with finances.
The conversation also touches on the emotional side of women’s health—breaking the stigma around fertility struggles, the pressure to “do it all,” and why women need to speak more openly about both their health and their finances.
 
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In this conversation, Judi Paré sits down with fertility specialist and entrepreneur Dr. Shirin Dason to explore the realities of modern family planning, the truth about fertility education, and what it means to run a business in the medical field.
Dr. Dason shares her journey through 14 years of medical training, her personal experience with fertility challenges, and how those experiences shaped her approach to patient care. She opens up about the importance of clear communication, patient access, and building trust in a world filled with overwhelming and often conflicting online information.
The discussion also dives into the business side of medicine—how physicians are entrepreneurs, the importance of systems and processes, and how leadership plays a role in building a successful practice.
 
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In this inspiring episode, Judi Paré sits down with aerospace engineer Divya Agarwal, who is literally helping shape the future from space. From building satellites that monitor wildfires and pollution to navigating leadership as a woman in tech, Divya shares what it really takes to succeed in a high-stakes, high-impact career.
Divya takes us inside her world of satellite engineering, explaining how the data collected from space supports everything from environmental protection to agriculture and global safety. She also opens up about her journey—from a young girl inspired by space launches to becoming a leader working on advanced space technologies.
The conversation dives into decision-making in complex environments, the importance of teamwork, and how diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes. Divya also shares her thoughtful perspective on AI, explaining how it can boost efficiency while still requiring human insight and responsibility.
One of the most powerful takeaways from this episode is Divya’s message for women in leadership: don’t just “lean in”—stand out. She emphasizes the importance of speaking up, asking questions, and trusting your voice, even in rooms where you may be the minority.
Divya also reflects on perseverance, curiosity, and lifelong learning—reminding us that success is built over time through consistent effort and a willingness to grow.
 
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What does it take to run two very different businesses at the same time? In this episode, Judi Paré sits down with entrepreneur Echo Wang to talk about building a wellness company and a bookkeeping business, scaling with systems, and creating a healthier relationship with money.
Echo Wang is the founder of Yoga Kawa, a corporate wellness company offering yoga, meditation, sound baths, and fun pet-based wellness experiences like puppy yoga, kitten yoga, and goat yoga. She is also the founder of Epic Books, a bookkeeping and tax filing company that helps small and medium-sized business owners better understand their numbers.
In this conversation, Echo shares how her first business, Yoga Kawa, pushed her to learn how to duplicate herself, step out of daily operations, and build systems that support growth. She explains how virtual services during COVID helped her expand and attract U.S. clients, and why hiring well, using technology, and creating strong SOPs became so important.
Judi and Echo also dig into the financial side of business. Echo talks about how a bad experience with bookkeeping led her to take control of her own numbers and eventually launch Epic Books. Together, they explore how entrepreneurs can make better decisions by understanding expenses, cash flow, obligations, and the real value of their time.
The conversation also touches on investing, real estate, risk tolerance, value exchange, and why many wellness professionals need to rethink their relationship with money. Echo brings a fresh perspective by blending business structure with energy, service, and purpose.
 
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What does it really take to build a business, sell it, and then step back into growth all over again? In this episode of Business Her Way, Judi Paré sits down with Kim Neeson to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, money, legacy, and what it means to start again with decades of experience behind you.
Kim shares her journey through the niche world of court reporting, where she built a successful business over 23 years, expanded it into multiple service areas, and eventually sold it to a national company. She opens up about the challenges of returning to a growth role after leaving business ownership behind, and how trust, reputation, and relationships helped her re-enter the industry.
Kim also talks honestly about the pressure of leadership, the weight of responsibility that comes with entrepreneurship, and how her thinking changed over time. She reflects on learning to let go of perfectionism, empowering team members to make decisions, and building a company that could function without her. The conversation also explores how women relate to money, how stress can affect health, and why protecting your own financial independence matters.
This episode is full of practical wisdom for women in business, especially those building something meaningful while juggling leadership, family, and long-term goals. Kim’s story is a powerful reminder that success is not only about money. It is also about relationships, legacy, and creating opportunities for others.
 
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What does it take to build a successful tech career across countries, industries, and life stages? In this episode of The Business Her Way Podcast with Judi Paré, Megha Nataraj shares her journey from a small town in India to building a thriving career in software testing and quality assurance in Canada.
Megha opens up about working in the health tech space, where accuracy, structure, and strong systems matter deeply. She explains how quality assurance is much more than testing software. It is about understanding the whole system, thinking like the user, catching risks early, and helping businesses deliver products people can trust.
Judi and Megha also talk about mentorship, leadership, and how careers grow in unexpected ways. Megha shares how she began mentoring others through ADPList, helping people navigate interviews, career transitions, and the changing expectations in tech. She also talks about how startups are now reaching out to her for product advice, especially as AI continues to change how teams build and test software.
This conversation also explores Megha’s personal journey as an immigrant, her experience rebuilding her career in Canada, and why remote work has been such a gift during this season of family life. She offers thoughtful insight on avoiding burnout, staying relevant in a changing industry, and making time for the people and moments that matter most.
You’ll also hear Megha’s honest perspective on financial stability, investing, and why learning new skills is one of the best ways to create both career strength and personal freedom.
 
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What does it look like to build a career that keeps growing with you? In this episode of Business Her Way, Judi Paré sits down with Jannett Ioanniades to talk about career growth, lifelong learning, hospitality, education, and the side hustles that can open the door to a whole new chapter.
Jannett shares how she built her career over 40 years, beginning in hospitality and hotel management, then moving into leadership roles in major hotels, and later bringing that real-world experience into the college classroom. Today, she works with employers and students at George Brown College, helping create co-op and career opportunities that can lead to long-term success.
This conversation also explores what it means to adapt when life changes. Jannett opens up about the challenges of COVID, job loss, caregiving, grief, and how one life-changing phone call helped her find her way forward again. She also shares how she and her son built a short-term rental business at Rock Lake, and how her love of baking, chocolate making, and travel continue to shape what comes next.
This is an inspiring conversation about resilience, passion, and staying open to new possibilities at every stage of life.
 
 
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Marianand happy people**, with a special focus on helping women grow in spaces where they’re still underrepresented—like manufacturing. She and Judi talk about what truly motivates employees, how HR can build trust across an organization, and why AI can free HR leaders to do more of what matters: supporting people through real life.
Mariana also opens up about moving to Canada for safety after a traumatic experience, rebuilding her life and career as an immigrant, and how her relationship with money shifted through different seasons of life. The conversation ends with a powerful reflection on ADHD as a superpower, creativity, and leadership that’s rooted in service.
 
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In this episode, Judi Paré sits down with Dr. Dora Chan, a Toronto-based Doctor of Pharmacy with a Master’s in Nutrition, who now helps women through functional medicine and holistic nutrition. Dora shares why she moved away from “just taking a pill” and into a deeper, root-cause approach that looks at the whole person.
Dora also opens up about what it’s really like building a business as a solo entrepreneur and mom of twins. She talks about wearing every hat, managing time, and the money mindset shift that happens when you go from a paid role to charging for your own services.
You’ll also hear a powerful story about one of Dora’s early clients who had scary symptoms that looked like the start of a serious autoimmune condition. Dora explains how early action, better food choices, and targeted support can help someone feel more in control again.
Judi and Dora also talk about why nutrition advice online can be confusing. Dora explains why there is no “one perfect diet” for everyone, and why genetics, hormones, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and even where you live can change what your body needs.
 
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