with Tonia Jahshan

In Episode 7, hosts Maria Locker and Grace Moores chat with Sipology Founder Tonia in this episode presented by the Direct Sellers Association. Tonia shares her journey to success as an entrepreneur, her experiences with Dragon's Den and having the right investors, and strategies to keep her mental health and well-being in check.

TW: infant loss, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts

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Over the last 16 years and with her family by her side, Tonia Jahshan has made premium loose-leaf tea the daily norm, by turning tea lovers into business owners through her direct sales company, Sipology. Her journey started in 2006, and in 2012, everything aligned, when Tonia and Hatem entered CBC’s Dragons’ Den and partnered with Jim Treliving and David Chilton. Today, Sipology has millions in annual sales and thousands of Consultants across North America selling loose leaf tea and accessories. The company has been recognized year over year, as one of PROFIT 500 Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and Tonia was proclaimed as Canada’s #1 Female Entrepreneur by W100; received the Ernst and Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women award and has been listed as 1 of 6 Women to Watch on forbes.com.

In this special episode presented by the DSA, learn about Tonia's strength and spirit to not only turn an idea into a thriving empire, but to also protect her mental health and well-being through the process.

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