DANI KAGAN
Dani Kagan is an entrepreneur, community builder, podcast host, and mom of two. She helps women turn their ideas into something real in business, in leadership, and in life.
Dani Kagan is the co-founder of Mave & Chez, a seven-figure e-commerce brand behind the world’s first luxury ergonomic slippers for women. What started as a bold idea grew into a business featured in Vogue, Globe & Mail, and Breakfast Television. It also earned a deal on Dragons’ Den and placement in Nordstrom and luxury boutiques across North America.
She is passionate about helping women lead with confidence, clarity, and courage.
As a keynote speaker and podcast guest, Dani brings energy, honesty, and a real understanding of what entrepreneurship looks like. She shares the lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs that come with building something meaningful.
Meet Dani
Speaking Topics Include:
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How to go from “I have an idea” to a real product in customers’ hands. Dani breaks down validation, prototyping, pricing, margins, and getting your first repeat customers—without burning out or going broke.
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A no-sugar-coating look at what entrepreneurship really feels like behind the scenes. Dani talks about resilience, self-doubt, decision fatigue, and how to keep going when things are not “taking off” on your timeline.
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How to transition from doing everything yourself to leading a team. Dani covers when to hire, what to delegate first, how to build trust, and how to step into the CEO role instead of staying stuck as “chief firefighter.”
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A talk focused on women and money in entrepreneurship: taking calculated risks, charging what you’re worth, owning your ambition, and building a business that supports the life you actually want.
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Candid conversation about burnout, overwork, and the pressure to “do it all.” Dani shares tools and stories about setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and staying well while building something meaningful.
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If none of the core topics fully match your event needs, Dani can build a custom talk designed specifically for your audience, industry, or theme. Whether you want a hybrid of multiple topics, a deep dive into a niche challenge, or a talk aligned to your conference theme, Dani will craft a session that delivers real value, actionable insights, and a personalized experience for your attendees.
Raise it Up
with Dani Kagan
Raise it Up, with Dani Kagan is where raw conversations meet real growth. Sit down with other ambitious women, mothers and entrepreneurs who are raising families while building businesses, redefining what high level performance truly means. Together, explore the messy, inspiring, and transformational moments that come with juggling it all.
From parenting and personal development, to entrepreneurship and side businesses, this podcast offers both the time and the truth to help you expand what’s possible. Tune in every Thursday for unfiltered discussions, practical insights, and empowering takeaways that leave you ready to step into your next level, at home, at work or within yourself.
Work with Dani
One on One
Dani works closely with founders and entrepreneurs who want clarity, strategy, and confidence in their next stage of growth. Her coaching style is practical, honest, and based on real experience.
Areas of Focus:
Launching or scaling a product-based or e-commerce business
Defining brand, positioning, and ideal customer
Coaching through mindset challenges and uncertainty
Navigating co-founder dynamics and communication
Preparing to raise capital and refining the investor pitch
Transitioning from solo founder to team leader
Creating a values-driven brand that builds loyalty
Balancing business growth with family life
