Cheryl Ockrant
Join Cheryl Ockrant in the workshop room as she shares The Evolution of Her Tiny House Journey. In this engaging talk, Cheryl will discuss her background before deciding to design her own tiny home, explore why the majority of tiny homeowners are women, and touch on her experiences as a single parent navigating housing restrictions. […]
Cheryl Sanders
Join Cheryl Sanders for an empowering self-defense workshop! Cheryl is the co-founder and lead instructor of Empowered Women’s Self Defense & Empowerment Training and the Empowered Kickboxing and Defense System. With over 13 years of experience at Cobourg Taekwondo, Cheryl holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo under Grandmaster Jonathan Field and a 2nd […]
Angela Roest & Astrid Young
This is a 19+ Workshop Chocolate and wine are two of life’s pleasures, but enjoying them together can be challenging. There is a science to pairing the two properly, allowing both to shine and compliment each other. Join Angela Roest, award-winning chocolatier and owner of Centre & Main Chocolate Co. and Wine Spectator-awarded sommelier, Astrid […]
Jean Palacios
With eight years of experience in the cosmetics industry, Jean discovered her passion for medical aesthetics while working at one of the busiest laser clinics in downtown Toronto. She honed her skills and built a foundation in the field before co-founding Artisan Aesthetics. As a specialist in Aesthetic Nursing, Jean believes that enhancing one’s natural […]
Katrina Cappelli
Join us on the new main stage for a special reading by Katrina Capelli from her latest book, Midnights. Katrina Capelli has had a passion for writing since her high school days. After exploring various paths, she has returned to her true calling, crafting engaging romance novels. When she’s not writing, you can find her […]
Becky Tzag
Join us for an exciting reading with author Becky Tzag, who will be sharing an excerpt from her latest spicy contemporary romance, Just Friends with a Prince. Set in the charming fictional country of Sova, the book follows the whirlwind journey of Harper, a witty woman rebuilding her life, and Tate, a secret prince yearning […]
Kate Cole
Since encountering Mr. Darcy in English 101, Kate Cole has been unable to shake her obsession with all things happily ever after. A true romantic at heart, this Canadian bibliophile leads a double life as a buttoned-up bureaucrat by day and a spicy romcom writer by night. When she isn’t reading or writing, Kate embraces […]
J.C. Hannigan
Join us at NEW for an exciting book reading with J.C. Hannigan as she presents her latest novel, Riverside Reverie! From a young age, J.C. has been passionate about stories, devouring books across every genre – historical fiction, romance, fantasy, thrillers, and horror. Over time, her love of reading evolved into a passion for writing, […]
Kimberly Davidson
Kimberly graduated with honors as valedictorian from Toronto’s renowned Institute of Holistic Nutrition in 2010 and has since built an inspiring career centered on health, nutrition, and family well-being. She is the founder of Sans Kitchen, a prepared meal service dedicated to helping busy families find balance and wellness. As Program Coordinator for the IncrEdible […]
Chrisoula Van Oirschot
Chrisoula started her career as a registered massage therapist in 1999. After 11 years in health care, she switched paths and became an elementary school educator. In 2019, Chrisoula started By Meraki and brought together her love of wellness, creativity and education into one. She is passionate about personal growth and wellness, and is highly […]
