Registration will be held outside Room B/C at the Collingwood Library.

Check in and connect over coffee before we begin.

Suzanne F. Stevens and Jess Flynn open the inaugural event and set intentions for the two days ahead.

Collingwood Mayor Hamlin, welcome and the significance of women entrepreneurs in Simcoe-Grey.

Kickstart collaboration by discovering shared values and motivations with fellow Wave•Makers.

You’re working hard — but sometimes the work doesn’t connect to what you truly care about. Or you’re deeply connected to your passion, but struggle to sustain it.

That’s where the disconnect lies.

In this bold and interactive keynote, Suzanne F. Stevens will guide you to align your passion, purpose, and power so you can do meaningful work and sustain it.

You’ll walk away ready to:

Ignite your genius

Align what moves you with what sustains you

Reconnect with your voice, values, and power to Live

Whether you’re questioning your path, navigating a transition, or craving deeper fulfillment right where you are — this experience gives you the clarity and courage to step fully into your next wave.

* Once participants share their situation — whether they’re creating social impact independently or leading a team — it will determine the opening session.

Be the Change You Want to Lead

Conscious Leadership Practices to Create A WE Culture.

Be the Change You Want to Lead is a transformational keynote for leaders ready to foster belonging, deepen engagement, and build a WE culture that attracts, empowers, and retains top talent.

What makes this talk different? You’ll discover what truly attracts, retains, and engages employees today—and experience how Conscious Leadership Practices address those needs and shift culture from ‘me’ to ‘WE.’ Each practice is a call to lead with radical responsibility, self-awareness, and belonging—strengthening trust, connection, and collaboration, whether you’re guiding a small team or shaping an entire organization.

-Heighten self-awareness to understand your leadership style and its impact on the culture.

-Foster belonging as a leadership strategy—so every team member feels valued, connected, and engaged.

I-nfuse the 8 Conscious Leadership Practices to address what will attract, engage, and retain employees while establishing a culture of high-trust, high-performance, high-happiness where everyone’s contribution counts.

*Once participants share their situation — whether they’re creating social impact independently or leading a team — it will determine the opening session.

Funders and community investors share practical ways to finance conscious businesses and social enterprises.

Enjoy lunch from a woman-owned business, while shifting perspective through gratitude practices that reconnect you with purpose and possibility.

In today’s interconnected world, collaboration has become an important driver of progress and success. This session explores how organizations and leaders can harness collaboration as a strategic asset to create meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

We’ll dive into practical approaches for building authentic partnerships, leveraging shared resources, and designing innovative ideas that thrive on collective strength.

Through real-world examples and actionable insights, participants will learn how to move beyond transactional relationships and foster trust-based collaborations that unlock new opportunities.

Whether you’re seeking to scale your impact, innovate faster, or navigate complex challenges, this conversation will equip you with the mindset and tools to leverage the power of collaboration. Join us to discover how working together can strengthen your business.

Entrepreneurs and changemakers reveal what went wrong, what worked, and how conscious persistence pays off.

Understand the opportunities, risks, and real-world tools of AI in the social impact space — from ethics and bias to automations that free your time live on purpose.

Wind down with meaningful conversations and new collaborations in a relaxed, purpose-filled setting. Appies, Drink ticket, and headshots at Black Bellows.