Women In the Boardroom: Conscious Collaboration by and for Women in Business

  • 09 Feb 2023
  • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Hub 350, 350 Legget Dr., Kanata, ON
  • 31

Registration

*Registration Closed*


Women In the Boardroom:
Conscious Collaboration by and for Women in Business


More than ever we find ourselves in a climate of business uncertainty and business opportunity, lost footings and new currents to explore. Whether or not you ponder how inflation and a recession could sink your business, or how the shake up of the past few years has let the cream of your business rise to the top, there is not a single business that does not stand to benefit from fruitful collaboration with other entrepreneurs. Yet, what it takes to effectively collaborate can feel elusive, especially in the face of ‘failed’ attempts to reap the rewards of collaborative efforts, or fears about investing in them in the first place. There is no better way to capture and ground what might seem beyond our grasp than to learn from each other in our own backyard.


Join us for a panel discussion with local business women and WBN members about how to approach collaboration more consciously, aligned with the visions of each collaborator’s business and with the nurture required to inspire the mutual will to cooperate for a valued purpose.


Supper is included with the price of the ticket.

      Hostesses: Jill Fratpietro, Linda Robinson and Dr. Kate Higgins

      Speaker: Ariadni Athanassiadis


      Ariadni Athanassiadis, is an intellectual property and contract lawyer that brings into her practice (Kyma Professional Corporation) a relationship centered approach to doing business and law to help solopreneurs and small business achieve their goals and generative outcomes through their creative endeavours. Her passion has always been to creatively empower others and her experience as a professional nomad in the sciences, arts, education, management and working with enterprises of all shapes and sizes allows her to be of service applying intentional mentorship practices for her clients to weave wisdom with wonder, and discover how business decisions informed with legal insight can help them flourish in their creative and productive “sweet spots” working with others and when serving their customers.

      Panelist: Jennifer Walker


      Jennifer Walker is a master connector and genuine, certified coach, helping hundreds of entrepreneurs take the overwhelm out of their businesses, allowing them to start squashing imposter syndrome and grow in ways that feel authentic to them. Her holistic and intuitive style of coaching invites her clients to dig a little deeper, resulting in more authentic strategies and a shift in results. Using tools including DISC Personality Assessment, as a certified trainer, Jennifer also works with teams to create better communication, synergy, and connection.

      Panelist: Tina Crouse


      Tina Crouse is the CEO and Founder of ANSWER.it, a platform of decision-making tools for government, foundations and non-profits proven to make funding more equitable for the nonprofit sector. She is an innovator and do-er. Her recent list of accomplishments include several 'first's' in Canada. For the past 6 years, she has been involved in tech startups and expanding her funding and business knowledge in the #tech4good sector. She has continued to coach in social enterprise and social finance furthering her knowledge of 10+ years in the sector.

      Panelist: Loreto Cheyne


      For over a decade, Loreto has been helping Ottawa small business owners create a professional brand image. Her goal is to create a consistent visual brand that presents her clients as the experts that they are.

      Loreto trained as a graphic designer at Sheridan College. She has a  wealth of knowledge and experience in print design and technology as well as client care. 

      In 2021 Loreto incorporated another side to her business. Using her experience in print technology, print production and customer service, she has created a sassy, fun line of greeting cards to sell online. These printed cards are aimed at busy female business owners, so they can stay in touch with colleagues, friends and family.  

      When it’s time to relax Loreto can often be found baking or doing some crafty project. Paddleboarding is a new activity she pursues as often as possible. The two things she is most passionate about are animal welfare and gardening. In a perfect world, she would be gardening with her yard full of pets, relaxing with a glass of wine –or coffee, depending on the weather.