The WBC is a non profit volunteer organization that is focused on helping women succeed in the community by providing them with various networking opportunities.

There are three types of events that WBC hosts:

1. Breakfast Events every month – RSVP Now to reserve your spot!

2. Lunches every second month – RSVP Now to reserve your spot!

3. After Hour Events

The goal of the group was to provide a number of venues that could meet the needs of busy business women who are juggling work, life, balance as part of their daily lives.

Women at WBC build relationships via networking and do whatever they can to help each other be successful.

The WBC breakfast is held the third Tuesday of every month at The Tartan at 7:30am – 9:00am (the door opens at 7:15am).  An announcement will be sent out prior to the breakfast as a reminder or to register. The Friday prior to the event is the cut-off date for booking. If you pre-book, the event is $15/person. Payment at the door is $20.  Please register for our next event.

The WBC Luncheon is held on the first Thursday of alternate months at 11:30am in various restaurants in the Orleans area.  This is an informal networking event with no guest speakers, no infomercials and no table for networking material.  Instead it is an opportunity to intimately network at tables for four and sample new cuisines.  Notices are sent to the membership a week prior to the event with an RSVP required to reserve your place.   Please register for our next event.

Cecilia Perdigao, Lawyer
La Pierre Law Office
2663 Innes Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3J7

Office: (613) 830-1112

cperdigao@lapierrelaw.ca
www.lapierrelaw.ca

Cecilia Senra Perdigao is originally from Elliot Lake, located in Northern Ontario. She began her studies in 1997 at the University of Ottawa, where she received her undergraduate degree in Social Sciences with a concentration in Criminology. She continued her university education in communications. Cecilia began working as a legal assistant at Anderson Law Office in 2000 and continued working with Dan Anderson while studying law at the University of Ottawa. She received her LL.B. at the University of Ottawa in 2007. While studying law, Cecilia worked as a team leader for the Pro Bono Canada Program and volunteered at the Family Law Information Centre. She also volunteered with Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (“LEAF”), and conducted seminars at local schools. Her volunteer work extends beyond the legal community, as Cecilia is an active volunteer with CHEO, Fund for a New Generation, MS Society and Run for the Cure.

In 2007, Cecilia graduated from Law School with her LL.B., successfully completed both the Ontario Bar Admission course and her Articles of Clerkship at Burke-Robertson LLP. Cecilia was called to the Bar in June 2008, and has since joined the team at La Pierre Law Office. Cecilia is passionate about the law and dedicated to expanding the practice at La Pierre Law Office by providing services in family law, real estate, wills and estates.

Kim Reynolds
Memory Candy
(613)834-4632
www.memorycandydesigns.com
kimrey@rogers.com

Ottawa writer Kim Reynolds has been a lover of stories for as long as she can remember. Reading them, writing them, sharing them, and now partnered with Heritage Makers, preserving them. New babies, graduations, weddings, travel, grandchildren, milestone birthdays and anniversaries – we all have a lifetime to remember. Using a state-of-the-art online publishing system Kim helps her clients rescue their memories from shoeboxes and jpeg files to make beautiful books, gallery wrapped canvas, greeting cards and so much more. Whether you have Kim guide you through the creation process, or have her create them for you, she brings her passion for design and story to every project.

She also offers services to small business for flyers, coupons, brochures, business cards, address labels, customer thank you cards etc..

Kim is a graduate of the Journalism program at Concordia University and has worked as a reporter, editor and ESL teacher. When she isn’t helping others preserve their stories she writes fiction and personal essays, some of which can be read at www.kimreynolds.ca

She has been married for 25 years and has two teenage children, two cats and a dog. Originally from Montreal she has lived in Orleans for 14 years.

Cristie Vito
Stellar Events
Creative Director
Tel: 613-302-3700
Email: cvito@stellareventsandweddings.com
Website: www.stellareventsandweddings.com

Ottawa-based event and wedding planner Cristie Vito is the inspired creator of Stellar Events.  Her excitement and passion for event planning is evident from the moment you meet her, wanting to make each event as unique as her clients.  Through her experience and knowledge, Cristie guides her clients through the planning process turning their vision into an unforgettable event that will dazzle their guests.

Cristie is Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Certified (WPICC).  Before that, she obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Relations from Humber College, as well as a B.A. in Communications from the University of Ottawa.  During her career in public relations, she was involved in the coordination of numerous events including media luncheons, press conferences, general manager’s conferences and consumer product launches.  Cristie’s organizational skills, passion, creativity and attention to detail are the keys to her successful events.  She is looking forward to making your next event: a stellar event!

Cristie was honoured to be a top finalist for New Business Person of the Year and Young Business Person of the Year at the 2009 TD Canada Trust People’s Choice Business Awards.

Robyn Hardiman
The Financial Spa
(613) 986-5993
robyn@thefinancialspa.ca
www.thefinancialspa.ca

Robyn is the Co-Founder of The Financial Spa.  The Financial Spa fills the gap we saw in the financial services market. Before the Financial Spa, a woman wanting to take charge of her financial future had two options: creating a plan with an advisor or creating one herself.

While creating with an advisor can be a great way to develop a plan, sometimes women felt they were being talked down to, or worse – they didn’t trust their own ability to know what advice to take. It also wasn’t uncommon for women to tell us they didn’t feel they had enough money to justify meeting with an advisor. Which sends them to option number two, creating a plan themselves. This time the pitfall is information overwhelm. Bookstores, libraries and the internet have more financial planning advice than anyone could sift through in a lifetime. It’s very difficult to take it all in and create a plan with confidence.

The Financial Spa creates a bridge between where you are and where you want to be. We will arm you with knowledge in an environment where you’ll never feel intimidated or out of control. This will give you more confidence when speaking with an advisor or in creating your own plan.

We work with women of all ages and income levels. Whether starting your first career or transitioning to a second, getting married, or suddenly single after divorce or the loss of your spouse, we have the financial information you need.  Please visit our website for more information or to book your personal financial consultation www.thefinancialspa.ca

Anny Tenbult
Power Focus Coaching
29 Washington Avenue,
Ottawa, ON K1L 6S7
613-745-1274
www.powerfocuscoaching.com
anny@powerfocuscoaching.com

Since 1985 Anny Tenbult has successfully served the coaching, training, facilitation, management and sales industries. Her extensive experience is backed by her training and certification from Coaching & Leadership International Inc. (CLI) as a Professional Certified Power Coach® (PCPC) and Certified Group Power Coach® (CGPC); her certification as an Accredited Senior Coach (ASC – applied for) with the International Institute of Coaching, Ltd. (IIC). In addition, Anny’s senior status as a PCPC has earned her the position of International Instructor for CLI’s Power Coaching® with Mind-Kinetics® Coach Training Program. Anny’s DiSC® Indra training and certification supports organizations in the areas of management, sales, teambuilding and conflict resolution.

In 2002, Anny founded Power Focus Coaching and shares her knowledge and wisdom in business, coaching and life skills to a variety of personal and professional clients, small businesses, organizations, corporations and government institutions internationally.

With her long tenured status as a Professional Certified Power Coach®, Anny coaches and mentors in the areas of business management and sales strategies to help her clients increase individual and group productivity, improve communication and collaboration, and reduce conflicts to create a more productive and healthier work environment. By asking targeted questions, Anny empowers her clients to discover, clarify and gain insight to the challenges and strengths of their business. She encourages self-discovery so that businesses can focus on their priorities, plan Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-based (S.M.A.R.T.) goals and find innovative solutions to meet their business objectives.

Through one-on-one business and life coaching, training seminars and group workshops, Anny provides her clients with successful and concrete tools, as well as proven skills to help them develop into effective managers, build results producing teams, and increase sales and customer service success. Anny integrates a holistic approach into her coaching, as her business clients very often ask for coaching and mentoring on balancing their life, health and improving interpersonal relationships.

In summary, Anny provides whole-brain and whole-life coaching and training which generate extraordinary solutions for a fulfilled personal and professional life.

Rachel Leduc
President, Venustas Beauty
President, You Deserve It!
2233 David Road
Rockland, Ontario, K4K 1K7
819.568.2209
1.877.983.6878
Rachel@VenustasBeauty.com
www.VenustasBeauty.com
www.YouDeserveIt.ca

 Rachel Leduc is the President and Owner of Venustas Beauty, and You Deserve It” (YDI)

Rachel has a professional career that spans over three decades. She has worked in the federal government, direct-sales environments and real estate industry as well as in human resources talent recruiting. Common in all her experiences is the keen ability to work with management teams in delivering solid enterprise-wide results in human, financial, asset and information management areas.

It was in 2009 that Rachel pulled the best insights and wisdoms from her life’s personal and professional experiences to create her own line of innovative skin care products.  Since then, motivated by her entrepreneurial spirit and fuelled by her desire to help others, Rachel has earnestly been laying the foundation to establish a new company Beauté Venustas Beauty.

As a self-starter and highly enthusiastic business driver, Rachel has earned a gradual reputation from past employees, peers and managers as a proficient enabler of teams. As a certified coach from the International Coaching Federation, she is able to adapt her management style to the audience and the culture of an organization and is able to deliver on a vision. She is keenly able to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoys innovation.

Rachel is a uniquely compassionate leader who cares about her community and women issues. She is driven by the desire to promote opportunities for women to enhance their socio-economic condition. She “walks the talk” by being involved in many organizations including the Women Network of Ottawa, Women Business Connection, Réseau des femmes d’affaires et professionelles de l’Outaouais (REFAP), and other local community groups. She also contributes to making a positive difference and adding value to women’s lives through the bi-annual events such as “You Deserve It” (YDI) conferences and forums.

Jeannine Desnoyers
Mortgage Agent
Centum Pro Source Mortgages Inc
102-880 Taylor Creek Dr, Orleans, Ontario, K1C 1T1
Tel: 613-590-2500 option 7 extension 2
Email: jeannine_desnoyers@centum.ca.

http://www.centum.ca/jeannine_desnoyers.ca

Jeannine have been working over 30 years in the financing and real estate market in your neighbourhood. Her diversification and expertise comes from her different roles as Mortgage Consultant, Real Estate Agent. She was a Small Business Advisor, Financial Advisor and Manager of Financial Services while an employee of TD Canada Trust and Caisse Populaire for 25 years combined.  Jeannine is also fully bilingual. She is a true professional who goes out of her way to meet her clients needs.

Her vast knowledge covers array of financing from residential properties, multi unit residential, office building and investment properties.  With a strong customer service orientation, you can count on Jeannine in helping you with your mortgage financing needs.

You can get more information on Jeannine’s experience and background on her web site www.centum.ca/jeannine_desnoyers . Or better yet, call her at 613.899.7944 or email her at jeannine_desnoyers@centum.ca.

She is also a member of CAAMP – Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals.

Heather Morin, Website Developer
New Dimension Design
PO Box 583
Rockland, Ontario K4K 1K6

Office: (613) 446-9905

heather@nddesign.ca
www.nddesign.ca

Heather Morin is a westerner from Alberta. She grew up in Calgary but has lived mostly in rural areas surrounding Calgary, as well as in Canmore. Heather graduated from Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) where she got her training in Graphic Design. She worked for a few years at a multimedia firm in Calgary, and then started freelancing in graphic design. She took a break from graphic design for a couple of years – travelling, managing a campground, then working at a ranch west of Calgary. Well, it wasn’t a complete break because wherever she worked, she managed to re-design that company’s website. She couldn’t help but return to what she loved doing and get back into graphic and website design full time. Heather started Skyline Design with Jan Matthews, which is located in Turner Valley, Alberta and is still a thriving, growing company.

Heather met and married an Ottawa-native named Sean Morin. She started New Dimension Design in 2007, creating a company that focuses on long term relationships with clients and their website needs. In April of 2009, Heather and Sean made the move across the country to Ottawa. New Dimension thus became nation-wide as its client base is now about half Western Canadian and half Eastern Canadian. Heather’s mission is “New technology, old-fashioned service”. Her style is to introduce new technology and website methods to her clients in a way that they can understand and to develop long term relationships with them, so that their website presence will grow and change along with their business. She helps small to medium size businesses define, strategize, build, and expand their internet presence.