I fell in love with painting early on, inspired by both my parents, and by the artist Beatrix Potter, and the Impressionists, Renoir and Monet. Diagnosed with a serious illness at a young age, I would pass long days at the hospital by painting and learning calligraphy from my father.
My family and I spent a large part of my childhood traveling through Europe, where I was inspired by all the rich culture which surrounded me. Later in my teens I taught “ Summer Art”, and am now working with special needs children for the WRDSB, using art as a form of therapy. Connect with Margie here…

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I spent the first half of my career in treasury operations; learning the business side but also participating on the team that transformed IT from a gigantic IBM mainframe to desktop computing. Just over 20 years ago I moved into technology, I’ve witnessed the growth and expansion of security teams, the advancement of AI everywhere, hybrid work forces and the push into cloud solutions. I’ve helped customers get comfortable with using the internet, managed the tech groups responsible for ensuring security and stability, and been part owner of a software company. Connect with Gay at https://wwworks.com/
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Joyce teaches individuals how to maximize their health for a better quality of life holistically with her products and speaking. She has been living a holistic lifestyle, in full, since 2012. Research started in 2010 after her husband was misdiagnosed and told he would never work again. The goal was to find ways for him to get back his health and learn to prevent and treat other aliments holistically. In 2011 Joyce started formulating organic skin care products, create a holistic magazine and podcast in 2015 and started public speaking in 2016. Connect with Joyce through her website
I am a Toronto born and raised Canadian mom to 3 amazing kids and extremely motivated to find ways to stay healthy, active amidst life’s chaos. Check out the work we are doing at Allo Nutrition – and how Allo can help you get through your day. From creative new recipes, to easy workouts, and of course our flagship Allo that you absolutely have to try. www.liveallo.com
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Jeffrey Feldberg said “no” to a 7-figure offer and “yes” to mastering the art and science of a liquidity event. Two years later, Jeffrey said “yes” to a 9-figure offer for his eLearning company Embanet. Today, as CEO of Deep Wealth, Jeffrey pays it forward by helping you capture the best deal instead of any deal. Visit Jeffrey at https://www.deepwealth.com/
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For more than 40 years, I’ve taken the crash course in becoming the succession plan for my parents, worked with my spouse for over 23 years, and managed through many disruptions in my family business. While my background is in insurance, over the years I’ve learned to write, speak, collaborate, mastermind, and mentor. I’m now focussed on helping family owned businesses to achieve Harmony, Prosperity, and Freedom https://www.dreamteamconsulting.ca/
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Susan is an award-winning speaker and an enthusiastic teacher; author, and fitness and self-care expert who inspires audiences of all sizes, in person and online. Through her Keynote presentations, courses and three health and fitness books, Susan motivates her audiences to own their power to achieve success in life, health, and business. She co-led women’s trips to France and India through Womens Travel Network and was a featured at an International Women’s Day event for entrepreneurs in Jaipur, India and on a Celebrity Cruise Ship. Founder of Power Source for Women (www.powersourceforwomen.com).
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Dawn Levine is the owner of Avalon Lavender Farm – along with her husband, Alexis – a mother to three and a former political communications planner. She bought her 55 acre farm in 2019, and boldly leapt into the world of agriculture, agritoursim, and product making shortly after. You can learn more on Instagram at @AvalonLavender or www.avalonlavenderfarm.ca
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I wasn’t always spinning yarns. Before I started my own business by opening Fleece and Harmony, I was neck deep in the corporate world. I found myself living in a large city, commuting 3 hours a day to an office and working 50 hour weeks. Originally from Nova Scotia, I was missing the the ocean, space and a place to find peace and quiet. My husband and I found a farm for sale in rural PEI and made the move 10 years ago. We are surrounded by a beautiful landscape, and are the caretakers of 25 sheep, two horses and 8 angora rabbits.
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My love of art began in preschool when my mother signed me up for classes at the Tampa Museum of Art. Although I have had other careers, that love of art has never faded and I continued to develop my art skills via formal training and experimentation. Initially, the focus of my art was realism and impressionism. However, several years ago I made the switch over to abstract. My artwork has garnered international awards and has been selected for publication in a number of printed and digital magazines and an art book. My website is https://jlschwartzart.com/