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Creative Thinker, Chrissy Levett

Chrissy Levett – Creative Director, Masters from the Royal College of Art in London. She’s won a number of industry awards for branding, is a TEDx speaker believing creative thinking is vital for us to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Founder & CEO of Creative Conscience a global movement set up to encourage, reward and teach creative thinking for social & environmental impact. https://www.creative-conscience.org.uk.

Healer, Consultant Jessica Keats

Jessica Keats is The Healer ï Consultant ï Secret Weapon the world has been waiting for. An International Healer with a passion for business and startups; Jessica is the CEO of TrustedWiz a Health & Wellness startup in the Tech Space and the current President of the Women’s Business Network. She lives in Ottawa and plays worldwide with clients and groups exploring the healing potential the world holds. Visit Jessica @ www.jessicakeats.com.
Check out our live interview on Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real: https://youtu.be/sm8r_0XGzgo

CEO of CCF and Founder of Indestructible Human – Rod Macdonald

Rod is currently the CEO of the Certified Coaches Federation, a world leader in life and executive coach education. Rod he co-wrote the best-selling “Foundations of Professional Personal Training”, used by more fitness professionals in Canada than any other book and co-wrote the “Healthy Eating & Weight Loss Coach Certification.” Rod is also a 4-time Ironman competitor, 24-hour mountain bike competitor, cross-Canada cyclist, former competitive rower, 200-hour RYT yogi, proud husband and father.

Writer and PR Consultant, Ashley Letts

Ashley Letts is a writer and communications consultant based in Hamilton, Ontario. She has developed and executed media relations and social impact strategy for Red Bull, Honour House, Vancouver Farmers Markets and more. Her work has appeared in GOOD Magazine, Conscious Company, the Globe and Mail, Financial Post, and HuffPost.

Author, Personal Trainer, Roxane Monette-Lavoie

Roxane Monette-Lavoie is a fitness coach, personal trainer, and mother who lives in Ottawa, Ontario. She obtained her certification as a personal trainer and has since gone on to utilize her expertise by mentoring and guiding eager individuals tackle challenging workouts that have a real impact on their full-body fitness. She is the author of Fit Inside Out. Visit Roxane at www.roxanemonette.com.

Entrepreneur, Robyn Allan

I am Robyn Allan, the owner and curator of Nest. I love animals; both domesticated and wild, as well as artists; both talented and creative. I truly enjoy creating a positive experience for visitors, where they can shop with the knowledge that they are supporting Canadian artists while finding the perfect gift. I am a Hamiltonian and a proud mother of several pets: two dogs, two cats and a dragon- as well as one human kid!

Coach, Mentor, Speaker, Author Edita Atteck

Edita Atteck is an author, coach, and speaker helping professionals to claim their inner power through guiding them to maintain mental, emotional, and physical health, resilience, and to build healthier communities both at work and at home. She is the author of Awaken Your Inner Leader: Transform Stress, Develop Emotional Mastery and Thrive. Visit Edita @ www.editaatteck.com.

Model, Kim McDiarmid

Kim McDiarmid is a professional model, former agent and mentor with 40 years experience in the modelling industry. Her mission is to develop aspiring models and guide them into this competitive business through her One-Of-A-Kind Model Masterclass. Kim understands what it takes and leads emerging talent with consistency and professionalism. Visit: www.modelmasterclass.pro for more information.

Executive Director, Carol McLean

Carol McLean, CPCC, PCC is a truly gifted certified neurotransformational coach (CNTC), facilitator, non-profit visionary and human potential activist. As a rebel and rule-breaker in the best of ways, Carol has always challenged broken, conventional models, calling for radical change in businesses and individuals when required. She sees not what is – but what can, and will, be. Visit https://shifthappenscoaching.org/
Check out our live interview on Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real: https://youtu.be/1KWUw2J1sbE

Chief Empowerment Officer, Shannon M. Pole

Shannon empowers young professional women who have busted their butt’s and are left wondering “this is it? This is all my effort gets?” to go for more their more and bring fun and flow back into their lives. As an Internationally Designated Institute, Shannon can guide you through a proven system to move beyond second-guessing yourself and become a strong, confident, effective woman both at home and out in the world. Visit Shannon @ www.ShannonMPole.ca.
Check out our live interview on Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real: https://youtu.be/Vh4Dmw_3hjs