GroYourBiz is inviting you to join us for another magical evening celebrating distinguished women speakers sharing their outstanding messages of WISDOM! An Exclusive Fireside Evening where Networks Spark & Stories Glow.

In celebration of GroYourBiz’s 15th anniversary – a milestone that proves the extraordinary power of peer-to-peer advisory boards – we invite you to join this special gathering of creative entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and trailblazers who continue to “lead purposefully, think boundlessly, and live passionately”.

“This isn’t another business social.”— it’s a strategic assembly of accomplished women who rise by lifting others. Here, wisdom is earned, tools are sharpened, and insights are uncovered through resilience, brilliance, and bold action.

(photos from last year’s Fireside Chat)

Meet the Change Makers—leaders who continue to share their talents across industries and communities. This is a space for elevation, not just connection. Where stories become strategies. Where presence becomes purpose. Where women rise — together.

For 15 years, GroYourBiz has proven that the most powerful catalyst for business growth is the connection between ambitious women leaders. This evening continues that legacy, where you’ll experience raw honest conversations, practical strategies, and meaningful connections with decision-makers, industry innovators and other growth-minded women leaders.

This is an opportunity to learn to overcome business challenges from like-minded leaders to leverage opportunities and grow regionally or globally. They are visionaries and creative women leaders who continue to embrace new growth opportunities and/or missions in life and share their wisdom on finding new paths, creating a new life or focus in other meaningful areas….and these women will share their secrets of success.

“GroYourBiz supports the growth of WBOs and all Genders, self-employed Professionals, Sr. Managers,& Intrapreneurs”

“GroYourBiz supports the growth of WBOs and all Genders, self-employed Professionals, Sr. Managers,& Intrapreneurs”

What makes this event different? You’ll experience raw honest conversations, practical strategies, exclusive Q&A sessions and meaningful connections with decision-makers, industry innovators and other growth-minded women business owners.

This event will be hosted at BMO, GroYourBiz’s Founding and Leading  “Partner in Development”

When: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 5:00- 7:30pm EST

Where: BMO, First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, 68th Floor

Cost: $45 + Tax, includes wine & hors d’oeuvres

P.S. Previous events reached capacity quickly. Ensure your place in this exclusive gathering.

To maintain the caliber of discussion and ensure meaningful interaction, seating is limited.

Barbara Mowat, President & Founder, GroYourBiz

Barbara is a trade and international business development specialist, who has helped tens of thousands of businesses over the past 37 years. She is sought after by private companies, organizations, and governments around the world for her expertise and passionate support of fostering entrepreneurship, business development and growth, and creating win-wins through her extensive network.
Barbara is President of GroYourBiz and of Impact Communications Ltd., a multi-faceted consulting company that features management training and consulting, and international product, business, and market development for the global marketplace.  She created the well-respected Uniquely Programs that assisted 12,000 Canadian entrepreneurs access increased markets, and created and owned a national magazine, a retail store, and an e-commerce site supporting home-based and small businesses.  Barbara is an international leader in the development of SME enterprises, whose work has assisted entrepreneurs and facilitated trade throughout Canada, South-East Asia, USA, South America, Europe, Afghanistan, India and Africa.  She also created and produces the EXCELerate conferences, which initiated the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge, where GroYourBiz™ is a lead sponsor.

Marg Hachey, Managing Director, Ontario and Eastern Canada

Marg Hachey was previously the owner of Duocom Canada Inc. She founded the company in Toronto in 1980 and with organic growth and acquisitions expanded coast to coast. Its success earned it recognition as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies, by Arthur Andersen, CIBC and the National Post two years in a row. Chatelaine and Profit magazine recognized her over a 10 year period as ranking in the top 10 of the Top 100 Women business owners in Canada. Previously, she has been on the Steering Committee of Step Ahead, and a mentor for six years with the program, helping women entrepreneurs whose businesses were in the second stage of growth. She was also Special Advisor to Youth in Motion Education Foundation a non-profit organization to help youth gain access to higher education and as a board member helped launch Top 20 under 20.A sought after keynote speaker, Margaret has addressed audiences across the country on various topics. She is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management and York University’s Schulich School of Business. As a founding member of WPO (Women Presidents Organization) in Canada, Margaret has an opportunity to network and support other women in like roles.

Julia Suppa, Producer. Host. Storyteller. Media Pro, “Simply Suppa”

Julia Suppa is an award-winning multi-platform media professional, producer, and consultant with over 20 years of experience in the media industry. As the founder and president of Suppa Media, Julia consults with businesses to elevate their content creation through strategic storytelling, media marketing, video production, photography, social media management, and event production.
As an integrated content creator, Julia works with businesses to brainstorm and develop ways to target a niche market through storytelling and live events, creating dialogues and discussions to convert conversations into customers.
Julia’s “Suppa” power, if you will, is her ability to simplify complex ideas and deliver them in a relatable manner, and her expertise lies in crafting dynamic and engaging content that resonates with audiences, ensuring that each brand’s story is memorable and impactful.
In short, Julia thinks in stories and brings ideas to life.

Rona Maynard, Former Chatelaine Editor 

Rona Maynard found happiness at 65—a story she tells in her second memoir Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World. She first broke into print at 14 with a short story about bullying and still receives fan mail from teens who are reading it in class. Rona capped a stellar career in magazines with a decade at the helm of Chatelaine, where she her editor’s column won a loyal following. When she disclosed a struggle with depression, she helped kickstart a national conversation about mental health. After Chatelaine, Rona had to learn to unwind. Her best teacher was a rescue mutt who had received his basic training in a prison.
Rona’s many honors include a Woman of Distinction Award from the YWCA of Metropolitan Toronto, a Media Award from the Canadian Nurses’ Association and a National Champion of Mental Health Award.
Rona has been married more than 50 years to the man who keeps her laughing. She is a longtime speaker on mental wellbeing and tells new stories at her Substack home, Amazement Seeker.

Sabine Daniel, Founder, Play Productions, TV Producer & Host

Canadian award-winning bilingual producer and on-air personality Sabine Daniel is a transformative force in the Canadian media landscape, known for her unwavering commitment to cultural representation, diversity, and inclusivity.
With over 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to amplifying underrepresented voices, particularly within BIPOC communities, and telling powerful stories that resonate with audiences across the nation.
As the creator of some of the most impactful programs in Canadian media, Sabine’s notable productions include the milestone 10th season of her TV Rogers Ottawa interview show, Suivez-Moi, and the third and final season of Sunny’s Quest for TVOkids, a series that brings the authentic, first-person stories of Black children across Canada to the forefront. She is also the visionary behind La quête de Lumie for TFO, the French adaptation of Sunny’s Quest, a groundbreaking series that continues her mission to elevate diverse voices on a national scale.

Seema Dhanoa, Author, “The Path to Conscious Leadership”

With over two decades of experience as an accomplished business leader, Seema’s career spans strategic innovation, business and technology transformation, values-based banking, and change enablement.
In the Canadian financial services sector, she led innovative initiatives including the creation of Canada’s first social impact bank, championing a model that pursues profit alongside social and environmental outcomes.
Seema’s work, rooted in heart-centered leadership, emphasizes empathy and interconnectedness by harnessing all parts of ourselves. Her “Five Steps of Conscious Leadership” framework blends ancient wisdom and science with modern challenges, offering leaders a roadmap to enhance decision-making and create genuine impact.

Nancy Griffin, President & Founder, Women, Worth & Wellness

Nancy is a connector and influencer. She attributes her success to personal courage, determination, and joy, when focusing on women’s health and wellness, hence creating Women, Worth & Wellness®. Nancy 
enjoys every opportunity to inspire and inform women about their personal health and wealth, net worth and self-worth, philanthropy and legacy—so that women feel fabulous, generous, joyful, confident, and on top of their game every day.
Nancy Griffin established Women, Worth & Wellness in 1994 as a Private Client Wealth Advisor for her female clients and their families.
Nancy continues to promote and inspire Daring & Caring Leaders, encouraging them to step up and lead in the world, following in the footsteps from many other powerful Women Leaders in the past.
Nancy’s overall purpose is to connect and influence for positive impact every chance she gets.

DIRECT QUESTIONS TO:

Barbara Mowat

MyBusinessMyBoard™

Founder and President, GroYourBiz Ltd.

barbara.mowat@groyourbiz.com

(604) 644-8298

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