10/21/2024

Fireside Chat with Trailblazing Women Business Owners

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Collage of four photos of women who will be part of the Business Sisters conference Trailblazer Panel

On Monday, November 4, 2024, the closing session of the Business Sisters' Conference will feature four women business owners who, in their own special way, have blazed a trail for others to follow.

Join us for a dynamic exchange with these women entrepreneurs from the Rockland area, who will share their stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the lessons they've learned on the road to success. If you’re a busy woman entrepreneur looking to gain insights and inspiration from other women business owners, you won’t want to miss this engaging panel!

Don't have your ticket yet? Go to the registration page now!

Meet the Panelists:

Stacey Laviolette: Turning Family Challenges into Creative Business Solutions

Stacey Laviolette is an entrepreneur with a passion for creativity, education, and helping others. As the creator of My Friend Toothy®, Stacey turned her experience with her daughter’s dental anxiety into a fun and engaging series of children’s books, activity kits, and plush characters, helping families tackle oral hygiene stress-free. She is now one of Amazon's biggest sellers in the children's health education books and products!

In addition to her success with My Friend Toothy®, Stacey runs Stacey Laviolette Photography & Design, a business focused on capturing professional headshots and personal branding for small business owners, along with graphic design and web services to create impactful, user-friendly online sites.

With a background in entrepreneurship and a creative spirit, Stacey balances all three ventures while continuing to inspire and empower families and business owners alike.

Lexine Ménard Mallity: A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Redefining Success

At just 28, Lexine Ménard Mallity runs four thriving businesses, making her a true multi-passionate entrepreneur. Her journey began at age 17 when she founded Lexine Photographie, which has now grown into a full-service photography studio shooting over 600 sessions a year.

Two years later, Lexine launched LexiBooth, a photo booth rental service. Today, LexiBooth has expanded to include a team of over 20 members and multiple booths available for a wide range of events.

As busy as she is, Lexine finds the time to be a public speaker, trainer and podcaster, addressing varied audiences to inspire, guide and light a fire within.

Most recently, Lexine and her husband started another venture, Domaine Mallity Estate, an event venue that reflects their shared vision for unforgettable celebrations.

From professional photography to event spaces, Lexine’s businesses are driven by her desire to create lasting memories for her clients.

Sissy Mundala: Building a Business Legacy through Service and Community

Sissy Mundala’s entrepreneurial journey started after retiring from a successful 19-year career with the Department of National Defence. Following her passion for business, she founded Shekinah-Glory Events, an event planning and decorating company, and later partnered with her eldest daughter to open CHECK-IN MARKET, an Afro-Caribbean store in Clarence-Rockland.

Sissy’s commitment to serving others shines through in her work. As an active member of the Clarence-Rockland Chamber of Commerce, she uses her business acumen to enrich her community. With a background in computer programming and deep ties to her community, Sissy has built a career around her love for service, connection, and culture.

Martine Nolin-Simard: Leading with Expertise in Property and Community Management

Martine Nolin-Simard has been at the helm of Gestion POM Management Inc. since 2013, where she manages business creation, governance, and residential property management across Ontario and Quebec. With a background in legal and administrative roles, including 17 years as a Legal Clerk and Controller at Société professionnelle SIMARD, Martine’s expertise spans property management, project management, and law.

Her educational background spans a B.Sc. in Psychology from Carleton University, studies in biochemistry, and certifications in condo management from St-Lawrence College.

Her passion for leadership extends beyond business. Martine has held key roles in organizations such as the Caisse Desjardins Ontario Credit Union and the Nouvelle Chambre de Commerce Clarence-Rockland. Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Martine is a dedicated leader, both in business and community service.

This Trailblazer Panel offers a unique opportunity to learn from women who have built successful businesses while juggling family and personal goals. Join us at the Business Sisters Conference on November 4 for a fireside chat that promises to inspire and empower!

This session is presented in collaboration with the Clarence-Rockland Chamber of Commerce, as all of the above women business owners are members! We are grateful to Micheline Dupont, Coordinator with the Chamber, for her assistance in identifying these trailblazers.

On Monday, November 4, 2024, the closing session of the Business Sisters' Conference will feature four women business owners who, in their own special way, have blazed a trail for others to follow.

Join us for a dynamic exchange with these women entrepreneurs from the Rockland area, who will share their stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the lessons they've learned on the road to success. If you’re a busy woman entrepreneur looking to gain insights and inspiration from other women business owners, you won’t want to miss this engaging panel!

Don't have your ticket yet? Go to the registration page now!

Meet the Panelists:

Stacey Laviolette: Turning Family Challenges into Creative Business Solutions

Stacey Laviolette is an entrepreneur with a passion for creativity, education, and helping others. As the creator of My Friend Toothy®, Stacey turned her experience with her daughter’s dental anxiety into a fun and engaging series of children’s books, activity kits, and plush characters, helping families tackle oral hygiene stress-free. She is now one of Amazon's biggest sellers in the children's health education books and products!

In addition to her success with My Friend Toothy®, Stacey runs Stacey Laviolette Photography & Design, a business focused on capturing professional headshots and personal branding for small business owners, along with graphic design and web services to create impactful, user-friendly online sites.

With a background in entrepreneurship and a creative spirit, Stacey balances all three ventures while continuing to inspire and empower families and business owners alike.

Lexine Ménard Mallity: A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Redefining Success

At just 28, Lexine Ménard Mallity runs four thriving businesses, making her a true multi-passionate entrepreneur. Her journey began at age 17 when she founded Lexine Photographie, which has now grown into a full-service photography studio shooting over 600 sessions a year.

Two years later, Lexine launched LexiBooth, a photo booth rental service. Today, LexiBooth has expanded to include a team of over 20 members and multiple booths available for a wide range of events.

As busy as she is, Lexine finds the time to be a public speaker, trainer and podcaster, addressing varied audiences to inspire, guide and light a fire within.

Most recently, Lexine and her husband started another venture, Domaine Mallity Estate, an event venue that reflects their shared vision for unforgettable celebrations.

From professional photography to event spaces, Lexine’s businesses are driven by her desire to create lasting memories for her clients.

Sissy Mundala: Building a Business Legacy through Service and Community

Sissy Mundala’s entrepreneurial journey started after retiring from a successful 19-year career with the Department of National Defence. Following her passion for business, she founded Shekinah-Glory Events, an event planning and decorating company, and later partnered with her eldest daughter to open CHECK-IN MARKET, an Afro-Caribbean store in Clarence-Rockland.

Sissy’s commitment to serving others shines through in her work. As an active member of the Clarence-Rockland Chamber of Commerce, she uses her business acumen to enrich her community. With a background in computer programming and deep ties to her community, Sissy has built a career around her love for service, connection, and culture.

Martine Nolin-Simard: Leading with Expertise in Property and Community Management

Martine Nolin-Simard has been at the helm of Gestion POM Management Inc. since 2013, where she manages business creation, governance, and residential property management across Ontario and Quebec. With a background in legal and administrative roles, including 17 years as a Legal Clerk and Controller at Société professionnelle SIMARD, Martine’s expertise spans property management, project management, and law.

Her educational background spans a B.Sc. in Psychology from Carleton University, studies in biochemistry, and certifications in condo management from St-Lawrence College.

Her passion for leadership extends beyond business. Martine has held key roles in organizations such as the Caisse Desjardins Ontario Credit Union and the Nouvelle Chambre de Commerce Clarence-Rockland. Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Martine is a dedicated leader, both in business and community service.

This Trailblazer Panel offers a unique opportunity to learn from women who have built successful businesses while juggling family and personal goals. Join us at the Business Sisters Conference on November 4 for a fireside chat that promises to inspire and empower!

This session is presented in collaboration with the Clarence-Rockland Chamber of Commerce, as all of the above women business owners are members! We are grateful to Micheline Dupont, Coordinator with the Chamber, for her assistance in identifying these trailblazers.

Doreen Ashton Wagner
Doreen Ashton Wagner
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Denise Sukkau
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We are entering a time when women need to take our place, fill up our space and be who we are without apology. I have difficulty with this and thus I try to keep expanding, keep learning, keep letting go of those past experiences that have kept me small(er). Our culture and past societal 'norms' in a patriarchal time have diminished our voice in addition to other past traumas to women. In supporting each other we can rise together without guilt or shame for being a b*tch or any other shadow expression of our soul, to embrace our power that is within. (Please note I have recently come off of a feminine empowerment retreat called Rise Sister Rise.)
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Moumie
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Bonjour Doreen, J'aime cet article, c'est bien dit... !!😄 Je rajoute, tu es aussi pour ma part, dans ton rôle, de pouvoir encadrer les choses autant que tu peux car, gérer les êtres humains est une tâche énorme pour n'importe quelle occasion. Je viens d'apprendre aussi une chose intéressante, la philosophie de Ted Lasso, je ne connaissais pas cette série, je vais la regarder. Merci de partager cela. Donc, en un mot, tout ca est intéressant moi, je te trouve en tout cas authentique :)!! Bravo pour ton leadership👍
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Lexine
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Huh - ma première réaction - 41% ont plus de 6 employés. Il serait intéressant de voir combien sont des sous-contractants VS part-time VS full-time, et les liens aux revenus bruts?
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