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Founder of Pivot & Pilot Creative, A branding and design agency – Rebecca Rochon

Five years ago Rebecca founded Pivot & Pilot Creative, a design agency in Vancouver that specializes in branding, packaging design, advertising, and website design.  Aside from running her agency, Rebecca speaks, conducts workshops and hosts a “Conversations” panel where P&P interviews business leaders in Vancouver.
She also hosts P&P’s YouTube channel that explores the way design influences consumer behaviour.
On the side she dabbles in stand-up and hangs with her dog.
Portfolio at pivotandpilot.com

Real Estate Salesperson, Hilary Wrathall

I was born in Essex England and moved to Canada when I was 23, looking for adventure. I wanted to be a Realtor⊙  but with no family to lean on I had to wait. Four children, a divorce, elderly parents needing care and finally it was time for me. The result of these life lessons is that I have compassion, empathy and see the world from many perspectives. The job of a good Realtor⊙ is to find out about you and how I may best help you. I learned this from the sale of my very first home, it made me feel special and now I pass it on to my clients. Connect with Hilary at  hilarywrathall.com

Entrepreneur – Food Builds Community – Catherine Ferrar

Catherine Ferrar is one of The Jelly Girls a business that started as a child’s dream in a neighbour’s Garden of Eden. With a passion for food, she shares her dream with Chefs, home cooks and small food businesses at Our Kitchen Brantford.  Catherine loves that the making of good food has created a family and built a supportive community that celebrates everyone’s success.  She is growing into her grownup dream.  I am very proud. Visit Catherine at http://ourkitchenbrantford.ca/

Senior Stylist – Lorraine Peters

Lorraine Peters is a wife, mother, nana. She has 2 daughters & 3 step Children, 5 grandsons & 2 granddaughters. As a Senior Stylist with Nygard Style Direct she loves to help women look & feel fabulous.. She is a co-author of Dynamic Women Success Secrets, a member of Brantford Chamber of Commerce, Brantford Company of Women, Brant Women Networking Group and a Lifetime member of Dynamic Women International. Visit Lorraine at: www.lorrainepeters.nygardstyle.com

Owner/Publisher, Karen Guse

Karen Guse is a registered Social Service Worker. AKA – people person. I truly enjoy meeting new people. I want to hear your story, your aspirations. I have university certificates in Geriatrics & Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation. I’m a mom of two adult boys. I had a previous girl who lost her medical battle at age 18. She is with me every day chatting on my shoulder “you can do this mom”. I am encouraged everyday to continue to work hard with my new entrepreneurship dreams. I volunteer with our local victims services. Allow me to help you with your business marketing.      Connect with Karen @ http://www.coffeenewsbrant.ca

Jewellery Designer, Laura Tedesco

Laura Tedesco like many small business owners is currently wearing many hats, jewellery designer and proud mom of 2 boys. Family is everything to me and feel blessed to be able to work with my husband while carrying on a family tradition. Love to travel, health and wellness, cooking and spending time with my family.  Visit Laura @ www.lauratedesco.com

Stop Dimming Your Light!, Victoria Lorient-Faibish MEd, RP, CCC, BCPP

Victoria Lorient-Faibish MEd, RP, CCC, BCPP, RPE is a Registered Psychotherapist, a legacy professional with over 25 years in experience. She is a relationship expert, life coach, author of 2 books, & award winning inspirational keynote speaker. Her skilled communication style fosters deep self-awareness in her clients, leading to change and healing. Her focus is to disrupt multi-generational family patterns. She has a master’s degree in educational psychology, and her influences include eastern philosophies, the basis for her brand of holistic psychotherapy. Connect with Victoria @ www.visualizationworks.com
Check out our live interview on Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real: https://youtu.be/dA7hySoa-1w

Women’s Retreat, Evelyn Krysinski

My name is Evelyn Krysinski, I am a registered social worker and worked in the adult mental health field for over 13 years. Currently I’m self employed and enjoy working on projects that promote wellbeing which includes organizing the women’s retreat. I’m a mother of three wonderful children ages 14, 11 and 4.  Looking for more information?  Visit: http://kiciorek1.wixsite.com/wellness

Residential Design Consultant, Darren Sanger-Smith

Structured Creations was incorporated in 2003 and was started shortly after graduation from Architecture School at Carleton University in 1994. I spent the majority of my youth working in the residential construction industry, building homes in various trades, from the age of 14 on.  Visit Darren @ www.structuredcreations.com

Agency President, Sarah Kiriliuk

I’m a mother of two, a long distance runner and passionate Torontonian. I love reading the news and my guilty pleasure is to watch advertisements on YouTube. I’m a strong advocate for female empowerment and am a board member for a youth leadership organization. I would love for my legacy to be that I’ve made a positive impact on the world!  Visit Sarah at https://rise-agency.ca/

‘Your’ Person, Keelin Mayer

I am happiest when helping others and have built a life that allows me to do this every day in a number of unique, sometimes challenging but always rewarding ways. I am a wife, mother, foster mom and aspiring children’s book author. Connect with Keelin @ kfkmayer18@gmail.com
Check out our live interview on Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real: https://youtu.be/VTRzA7L6pQo

Entrepreneur- Direct Sales – Narinda Coward

I was born in Birmingham England. My parents moved to Brantford, when I just 11. After I divorced my first husband I moved back to the UK. Fast forward 5 years, a new husband a daughter and twin daughters soon to arrive, we moved back to Canada. I started my journey with FAC in 2005. I am Jewellery Stylist/Sales Leader. I train/motivate a team of women to have a successful direct sales business too. I am a member of the Brantford Chamber of Commerce and recently started the Brantford Chapter for Company of Women. a networking group helping women create success on their terms. Visit Narinda: www.fifthavenuecollection.com/Narinda