On this episode of the Evolve Magazine Podcast, we are honoured to welcome powerhouse entrepreneur Tara Bosch as our special guest.

At just 21 years old, Tara set out to disrupt a billion-dollar industry with a simple but bold mission: kick sugar, keep candy. What started in her kitchen quickly grew into SmartSweets, a globally recognized brand that redefined the candy aisle with lower-sugar, feel-good alternatives. Her journey wasn’t just about building a company — it was about resilience, navigating doubt, raising capital in a male-dominated industry, and scaling a purpose-driven brand without losing her “why.”

Now, in a true full-circle moment, she returns to the place that helped spotlight her early entrepreneurial story — this time on the other side of the table. Tara joins Dragon's Den on CBC as a Guest Dragon, investing in the next generation of bold founders and changemakers.

And she’s not stopping there.

Through her philanthropic initiative Bold Beginnings, Tara is giving back to early-stage entrepreneurs in a meaningful way. The mission of Bold Beginnings is rooted in access — providing capital, mentorship, and belief to founders at the earliest, most vulnerable stages of building their dreams. It’s about removing barriers, democratizing opportunity, and becoming the kind of support system she once needed herself.

Now, she’s entering an entirely new chapter. This June, Tara is launching Snackish, stepping into a brand-new space and once again challenging the norms of the snack industry. It’s a powerful reminder that evolution doesn’t stop after one success — true entrepreneurs keep building, innovating, and daring to begin again.

From startup founder to industry disruptor, to Dragon, investor, and now founder once more — Tara Bosch embodies what it truly means to evolve. In this conversation, we dive into leadership, reinvention, impact, and why sometimes your boldest beginnings happen more than once.

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Welcome to another episode of the Evolve Magazine Podcast! I’m your host, Cristina Carpio. Here, we share stories, resources, and tools to inspire, educate, and empower you to live your best life.We're celebrating one of Canada’s most iconic television shows—CBC’s Dragon’s Den, which is marking its 20th anniversary! For two decades, Dragon’s Den has not only entertained audiences but also transformed the entrepreneurial landscape in Canada. The show has helped launch hundreds of businesses, invested millions of dollars into Canadian ideas, and inspired countless entrepreneurs to dream big.We had the honour of sitting down with three of the Dragons themselves—Wes Hall, Manjit Minhas, and Michele Romanow. In our conversation, they shared their journeys on the show, offered valuable insights and tips for entrepreneurs, and even gave us a glimpse into their lives outside of business and the Den. You’ll hear stories and details you may not have known before!Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and a few fun surprises.

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Evolve Magazine Podcast —where we spotlight bold changemakers, trailblazing creatives, and inspiring voices that help us grow through what we go through.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ginger Zee, the Chief Meteorologist at ABC News and bestselling author of Natural Disaster: I Cover Them. I Am One.

You may know her for her fearless storm coverage and presence on Good Morning America, but behind the forecasts is a woman who’s weathered emotional hurricanes of her own. Ginger opens up about her personal journey with depression, mental health advocacy, and why she refuses to let stigma define her story.

Together, we explore what resilience really looks like — not just on camera, but in the quiet, raw moments behind the scenes. From overcoming personal battles to finding strength in vulnerability, Ginger shares some very important tools she uses to overcome challenges to help her evolve.

This episode is a heartfelt, honest conversation about how Ginger transformed pain into purpose and continues to lead with compassion, courage, and authenticity in a high-profile world.

Tune in to hear:

🔹 How her mental health journey shaped her life and career
🔹 Why she chose to share the rawest parts of her story
🔹 Her go-to tools for emotional resilience
🔹 What she’d say to anyone struggling in silence right now

As Ginger says:
“We can’t wait for the storm to pass — we have to learn to dance in the rain.”

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