Episode Overview

Vivian Kaye is the Founder & CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki, a premium textured hair extension brand for Black women that she bootstrapped to over $6 million in revenue as an immigrant, college dropout and single mom. 

As a self proclaimed Gary Vee meets Oprah remix, Vivian is also a business and empowerment expert, as well as a TV, radio and podcast personality. 

Through her magnetic energy, Vivian empowers, uplifts and educates her audience into taking action.

 “As an entrepreneur you want resilience and strength. Well, when you are down – that is what gives you that strength.”

On this week’s Startup Women Podcast, sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada and Scotiabank, Vivian provides us with the inspiration we need to keep going and shares why solving a problem and finding a niche can be the difference for your business. 

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