Ashley Harrison is the Founder and CEO of The Ashley Harrison Inc., a Status First Nations, woman-owned consultancy based in Ontario. As a Fractional Director of Operations, OBM and Certified AI Strategist, she helps women founders build the systems, teams and operations that let their businesses grow without burning them out. Her approach is calm, practical and human: no panic, all disco.

www.theashleyharrison.com

Beth Wanner is the Founder and CEO of Mother Cover, a company helping organizations across the U.S. and Canada ensure seamless coverage during parental leave through experienced interim and fractional talent, protecting both business continuity and careers. A former tech executive, she launched Mother Cover after her own experience of being terminated at 8-months pregnant exposed critical gaps in how workplaces support parents. She has become a vocal advocate for women and parents in the workplace, focused on changing how leave is handled operationally, not just in policy.

www.mothercoveragency.com

Jane Helman is the founder and CEO of Warmür, the world’s first office chair blanket. She invented it in 2021 after one too many days freezing at her desk in Ontario, and has grown it from a single prototype into a brand that ships to eight countries and sells through Staples.ca, Uncommon Goods and Amazon. A Shopify alum, Jane leads every part of the business, from product design and women-owned manufacturing to retail and corporate gifting partnerships.

www.bewarmur.com

Lisa Simone Richards is the co-founder and CEO of Pearl Spark Pages, a confidence-fuelled stationery brand for women entrepreneurs. After 20 years in PR helping women-led startups get visible, Lisa realized she faced the very challenge she’d coached so many founders through: imposter syndrome. She created the Female Founders Journal to help women turn self-doubt into self-belief and see themselves the way the world already does: capable and confident.

www.pearlsparkpages.com

Soodeh Farokhi, PhD, is a 3x founder and B2B SaaS product executive with nearly two decades of building and scaling AI SaaS products. After scaling a VC-backed startup and leading product at a growth-stage SaaS company, she founded NexScale to help fitness and wellness businesses keep their members and power human longevity. A working mom of two and a community builder for women in tech, she builds with intention, guided by her belief that "the future is better than we think."

www.nexscale.ai

Carol Zou is the co-founder and creative behind Claymoo. After years of chronic eye pain, she went looking for a creative outlet away from screens and found foam clay. She started Claymoo to bring the craft to more people. Today she designs every kit, including officially licensed Harry Potter and The Powerpuff Girls lines, and narrates every step-by-step video tutorial. She has a background in accounting and financial management. Carol also pitched Claymoo on Season 21 of CBC's Dragons' Den!

www.claymoo.com

Darcy Boucher is the founder and CEO of Bowda Creative Co., a full-service boutique marketing agency established in 2013 that helps Canadian businesses, brands, and nonprofits with branding, design, web, social, and more. She’s also the founder of the Mother Founder Movement, Bowda’s social impact initiative for women building businesses while raising children, and author of the children’s book Mom’s Business Baby. She lives in Ottawa with her husband, two young sons, and two rescue dogs.

www.bowdacreative.com
www.motherfoundermvmt.com

Jackie is an entrepreneur, community connector, and passionate mental health advocate. With a background in real estate, design, and public speaking, she has always been drawn to bringing people together and creating places that leave a lasting impression. As founder of Emberglow Glamping, Jackie is turning a shared family dream into a destination that celebrates connection, community, and the restorative power of nature. She believes the most impactful businesses are led with heart and purpose.

www.emberglowglamping.ca

Kristyn Carriere is the Co-Founder and CEO of 7 Summits Snacks, the women-owned functional chocolate brand she founded in Edmonton with her sister Leanna, both endurance athletes. A chocolate scientist with a BSc in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Alberta, she brings a decade of chocolate R&D experience from "Big Chocolate." Kristyn leads operations and brand growth, and is a proud mom to her son Isaac, who has Down syndrome and joins her on the entrepreneurial journey.

www.sevensummitssnacks.com

Lindsay Housman is the founder and CEO of Hettas, a Vancouver-based, female-specific performance running shoe brand. After 20+ years as a Chartered Accountant leading strategy at global retail companies, she developed significant foot pain in her 40s and learned most athletic footwear is designed and tested on men. She launched Hettas to change that, and for her twin daughters, to help bring equity to sport for girls and women.

www.hettas.com

Anora Weste helps service-based business owners across Canada understand their numbers and make smarter decisions with them. She’s the founder of WMS Bookkeeping, an Ontario-based bookkeeping and accounting firm, and brings 10+ years in accounting and management consulting plus an MBA in business strategy and operations. She leads the WMS team and is actively exploring acquisition as another vehicle for building wealth.

www.wmsbookkeeping.com

Erin Ryan is a 37-year-old mom of three from the Maritimes, now living in Vancouver, BC. She first worked in a flower shop as a teenager. After corporate work and social media in her twenties, she bought Flowers By Michael, a Coal Harbour flower shop, on October 30, 2026, with her life savings, from a retiring couple. She now runs the shop as its owner-operator.

www.flowersbymichaelbc.ca

Melissa founded Tiny Empire Bookkeeping to help women entrepreneurs use their numbers to get their time back and spot ways to make more money. Raised on coffee and small business, she went from doing dishes in her dad's café to managing its team of 20. After streamlining operations for global tech companies and selling a business, she spotted a gap: old-school bookkeeping is built for tax time, not growth. Her mission: help entrepreneurs get out of the grind and build businesses around their life.

www.tinyempirebookkeeping.com

Gibson & Associates is a women-led psychotherapy practice with offices in London, Barrie, and Toronto, Ontario. Founded by Michelle Gibson, the team of Registered Social Workers supports people of all ages, with particular experience in trauma-focused therapies. The practice prioritizes accessible care through free and reduced-fee sessions, a right-fit guarantee, and a student clinician intern program.

www.gibsoncounselling.ca

For nearly 20 years, Rebecca Innes has helped communities and businesses prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and crises. She founded RIC Disaster Management in 2019, bringing a holistic, human-centred approach to building resilience across Western Canada.

At RIC, we believe readiness is resilience. Rebecca and her women-led team combine technical expertise with personalized support, helping clients move from uncertainty to clear action and lasting resilience.

www.ricdisastermanagement.com

Autumn is a social media strategist and social media agency owner, having supported over 25 international brands to date. With a decade of experience in marketing and a background in communications, Autumn creates simplified systems to make social media more manageable and less draining. Inside her membership, the Simply Social Media Society, she teaches solopreneurs how to use their social media strategically, create powerful content that attracts followers who are ready to buy, and manage it all with systems that make it feel doable.

www.ajwservices.com

Amber is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of a women-led mental health practice that supports mothers and families across Ontario. With a focus on trauma-informed care for pregnancy, postpartum, and major life transitions, she provides evidence-based therapy that helps women heal at the root instead of managing symptoms. Inside her practice and online community, EmpowHERed in Health, Amber offers accessible education and support that help women feel more grounded, connected, and empowered throughout every stage of motherhood.

www.ambersperling.ca

Helen is the founder of Inoki Bathhouse, a wellness company creating heritage-inspired bathing rituals that support mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Drawing on botanicals, teas, and cultural traditions passed down through generations, her team crafts elevated bathhouse experiences designed to help people slow down, restore balance, and reconnect with themselves. Through intentional products and modern ritual design, Inoki Bathhouse brings a new standard of care to the wellness industry, making restorative bathing both accessible and deeply meaningful.

www.inokibathhouse.com

Danielle is a feminist life and leadership coach and the founder of a coaching and consulting practice that helps women build confidence, overcome systemic barriers, and lead with clarity and purpose. Her work supports women through evidence-backed coaching frameworks and strategic guidance that strengthen leadership skills, expand impact, and create meaningful personal and professional transformation. Danielle also partners with purpose-driven organizations to design programs that advance gender equity and empower women to lead change in their communities.

www.danielleskogen.com

Christine is the founder of Sapphire Virtual Fitness, a coaching practice that helps women over 40 build strength, mobility, and confidence through sustainable movement. Using her functional fitness methodology, she supports women through virtual training, on-demand classes, and preparation for her Executive Hiking Retreats in Newfoundland and Muskoka. Christine’s programs help women feel strong, pain-free, and capable of fully enjoying the lives they’ve built.

www.linkedin.com/christine-aarlaht

Jessica is an award-winning educator and the founder of The YOU Power Project, a social enterprise that helps youth ages 10 to 18 develop real-world skills, build confidence, and launch operational businesses or community projects. Through experiential programs like Passion to Purpose and Student Ventures, she teaches young people how to turn their ideas into action and become leaders in their communities. The YOU Power Project partners with schools, municipalities, and nonprofits to deliver entrepreneurship and leadership training that consistently produces high venture launch rates and prepares youth for future-ready pathways.

www.theyoupowerproject.com

Kimberly is a Financial Empowerment Coach and the founder of Wealth Inside Out, a trauma-informed financial coaching and advising practice that helps women build confidence, clarity, and control with their money. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in finance, she teaches women how to transform their relationship with money, release fear, and make financial decisions that align with their goals and values. Through her coaching programs, Kimberly blends practical strategy with mindset and emotional healing, guiding women toward greater independence, empowered choices, and long-term financial confidence.

www.wealthinsideout.ca

Jenelle is the founder of Wild Life Outdoor Adventures, a women-owned Canadian company that creates outdoor tools, toys, and field guides designed to help kids and their grown-ups reconnect with nature. With 15 years of experience in marketing and sales, she develops products that spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire real outdoor play. Through Wild Life’s award-winning kits and educational resources, Jenelle helps families explore outside with ease, making adventure accessible, engaging, and unforgettable for kids everywhere.

www.jointhewildlife.com

Nichole is the Founder and CEO of Advocate Fundraising, a social-purpose consultancy that helps ethical and values-driven non-profits build sustainable fundraising systems grounded in integrity, inclusion, and impact. Her firm supports small and mid-sized organizations through ethical grant writing, fund development planning, and donor engagement strategies that strengthen capacity and secure long-term funding. Nichole partners with non-profits across Canada to advance missions in refugee settlement, mental health, accessibility, and arts and culture, ensuring they have the resources needed to grow and serve their communities with confidence and stability.

www.advocatefundraising.ca

Winnie is the Founder and CEO of NexGen Accounting Inc., an accounting and advisory firm supporting more than 250 small businesses across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. She leads a multicultural team that provides flexible bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory services designed to help entrepreneurs understand their finances, make confident decisions, and grow sustainable businesses. Through NexGen’s social impact initiative, Vision2Reality Foundation, Winnie also supports newcomer entrepreneurs by offering free education and community support.

www.nexgenaccounting.ca