Helping people start, fund, and scale businesses.
Kayla & Co. is an Indigenous-owned entrepreneurship and business consulting agency. We work with businesses, organizations and communities across Atlantic Canada and Ontario, helping them plan, access funding and build something that lasts.
Not sure what the best fit is? We work across entrepreneurship, economic development and tourism. Share what you're working on and we'll figure it out together.
I'm Kayla Johnson, founder of Kayla & Co. I'm a Wolastoqey woman based in Saint John, New Brunswick with roots in Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation). My experience spans entrepreneurship, economic development, tourism, and more, supporting businesses and organizations with planning, accessing funding, and project delivery.
I started Kayla & Co. to help people access the practical support they need to move their business ideas and projects forward.
I'm Kayla Johnson, founder of Kayla & Co. I'm a Wolastoqey woman based in Saint John, New Brunswick with roots in Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation). My experience spans entrepreneurship, economic development, tourism, and more, supporting businesses and organizations with planning, accessing funding, and project delivery.
Mike has 20+ years in community engagement, economic development and communications, including Chamber of Commerce leadership and a long career in radio. He specializes in strategic planning, partnerships and turning conversations into action.
A business development professional with 13+ years supporting startups across North America and Africa, Ijeoma is also an entrepreneur and newcomer to Canada. She focuses on business planning, idea validation and one-on-one advisory support.
James brings 15+ years of experience leading teams and building operational systems across Atlantic Canada, spanning multi-location leadership, sales coaching and entrepreneurship. Alongside his role at Kayla & Co., he leads the services business for Staples Canada, where he received the CEO Leadership Award in 2025.
A member of Wotstak First Nation, Alishia has 20+ years in project coordination, client service and community initiatives. She also ran her own photography business, giving her firsthand experience with entrepreneurship and small business.
A Mi'kmaq marketing professional with nearly six years in social media, graphic design, branding and content creation, Alicia leads communications and engagement work for the team. She designs client-facing materials and strategic plans, making sure everything is clear, accessible and professionally presented.
We've built businesses, run programs, written the applications and managed the projects. That's where the advice comes from.
Tell us what you're working onOur knowledge comes from building, testing, failing and adjusting. We've lived what our clients are going through, and that changes the quality of advice you get.
We know the programs, the processes and what funders actually want to see. Finding the right opportunities and making a strong case for them is a big part of what we do.
Our team brings diverse backgrounds, industries and lived experiences. We support entrepreneurs from every community, including those who have historically faced barriers to accessing business support.
We know where our expertise ends. When a situation calls for someone else, we say so. Our network of partners and specialists means you still get the right help.
Share what you're working on, and we'll provide a quote based on your needs and scope. There's no charge for the initial conversation or quote.
