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𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭.Twenty-three years ago—I didn’t start a business.I stepped into a current.Not calm.Not predictable.But calling.Back then, it had a different name—Ignite Excellence.Because that’s what I thought I was here to do.Light something up.Spark performance.Drive results.And we did.We built.We sold.We delivered.We showed up—again, and again, and again.But somewhere between the wins…and the what-am-I-doing moments…something shifted.Because entrepreneurship—isn’t just building something out there.It’s unraveling something in here.There were seasons of certainty—where the path felt clear,the message landed,the room said yes.And there were seasons…where silence was louder than applause.Where doubt didn’t knock—it moved in.Cash flow questions.Identity questions.“Is this still working?” questions.And yet—I stayed in the water.Because over time,the work stopped being about ignition.And became about connection.Not me driving outcomes.Not you chasing results.But something bigger.A shift in language.A shift in leadership.A shift in how we show up for each other.And that’s whenYouMeWe Social Impact Group was born.Not as a rebrand.As a realization.That impact doesn’t happen alone.It happens in the space between us.You.Me.We.This journey?It’s been messy.Expansive.Humbling.And deeply, deeply human.I’ve had the privilege of working with clientswho didn’t just want growth—they wanted meaning.Who chose to lead consciously,even when it was inconvenient.Even when it was uncomfortable.To every client who trusted me—with your voice, your vision, your leadership—you didn’t just build your business.You shaped mine.And to the voices—the powerful, courageous, truth-telling voiceson the YouMeWe Amplified podcast…Across countries.Across cultures.Across lived experiences.You reminded me—again and again—that impact is not a concept.It’s a commitment.Thank you for letting me amplify yours.And then there’s the onewho has been in the water with mefor all 23 years.Not watching from the shore.Not stepping in when it’s easy.But steady—through the uncertainty,the pivots,the reinventions.Through the moments when I questioned everything—and the moments when I couldn’t seejust how far we’d come.You’ve been my partner in all of it.And more than that—you’ve reminded me,when I needed it most:My contribution counts too.Twenty-three years in—I don’t have it all figured out.But I know this:Entrepreneurship isn’t about riding perfect waves.It’s about staying in the waterlong enough to become someonewho can.And if there’s one thing I’ve learned—it’s this:The wave was never mine alone.It was always ours…to rise together.Thanks to my husband for designing (with a little help) this fun image for me to wake up to. ... See MoreSee Less

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People keep asking me…Why real estate? Why now?Fair question.For 25 years, I’ve been an entrepreneur—selling, negotiating, building, evolving.But more than that…I’ve been committed to building communities within organizations—and contributing to communities locally and internationally.For the last 15 years, I’ve focused deeply on amplifying what’s right in the world—elevating women entrepreneurs creating meaningful social impact.That work doesn’t go away.It evolves.Because this work?It’s part of one of the most significant decisions in your life.Where you live.How you live.And the kind of life you’re building.Now, I get to take that same energy—that same focus on people, decisions, and impact—and apply it in South Georgian Bay.Not just selling homes.Helping people move with confidence—because clarity is non-negotiable.—The Road to Real Estate Registration#SouthGeorgianBay #Collingwood #movewithconfidence #realestate ... See MoreSee Less

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I love it when I get the opportunity to interview a local woman for the YouMeWe Amplified Podcast. #collingwoodontarioIn this YouMeWe Amplified Podcast, I had the unique opportunity to speak with Amanda Kelly, Co-Founder of AWAKE. AWAKEIn this episode, we explore one of the most surprising innovations in sustainable deathcare: transforming cremation ashes into life-giving soil.The idea didn’t start as a business.It started with grief.After unexpectedly becoming the caretaker of multiple urns belonging to loved ones, Amanda began asking questions about cremation, soil, and what really happens when ashes are returned to the earth.What she discovered changed everything.Today, Awake’s patented Ashes to Earth process helps families create living memorials—turning cremated remains into balanced soil capable of nurturing trees, gardens, and ecosystems.But this conversation goes far beyond science.It’s about grief, legacy, entrepreneurship, and the courage to build a mission-driven social enterprise in one of the most emotionally sensitive industries.Because sometimes the most powerful contribution we make…is the life we give back to the earth.In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why cremation ashes can damage soil and plants• The science behind Awake’s Ashes to Earth process• How grief sparked a groundbreaking green innovation• The rise of sustainable funerals and eco memorials• What it takes to build a mission-driven company in deathcare• How families are creating living legaciesLet’s make waves for you • me • we.#womanfounder #founder #socialimpact #womenentrepreneurs ... See MoreSee Less

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Here’s a question worth asking this International Women’s Day:Why are women still dramatically under-represented in the rooms where the biggest decisions about our world are made?Women make up 51% of Canada’s population, yet only about 30% of Members of Parliament are women.Globally, women hold just 27% of parliamentary seats.That means the majority of society is still under-represented in the places where policies are shaped.And look around the world right now.The temperature is high.Division is louder than dialogue.Too many policies are still crafted through narrow lenses.We need more women bringing their voices to municipal councils, provincial legislatures, federal government, and international institutions—not because women are perfect, but because balanced leadership produces better outcomes.Without women’s voices in the room:• Policies overlook the realities of families, caregivers, and communities• Economic strategies miss the potential of half the population• Decisions about health, infrastructure, education, and security are shaped through incomplete perspectivesAnd when perspectives are limited, so are the solutions.Countries like Rwanda (63.8% women in parliament), Cuba (55.7%), Nicaragua (55%), and Mexico (50%+) have shown that balanced representation is possible.So this isn’t about whether it can be done.It’s about whether we choose to do it.Let me be clear:I’m not suggesting every woman would make a great politician.But I am suggesting this:What we are doing now clearly isn’t working.Look around.If we want a society designed for everyone, then everyone must be at the table shaping it.More women in politics doesn’t just change who governs.It changes how we govern—bringing collaboration, broader perspectives, and policies that reflect the complexity of the communities they serve.So this International Women’s Day, let’s do more than celebrate women.Let’s encourage more of them to run.Support those who step forward.And ensure their voices are heard where it matters most.What might our policies—and our future—look like if more women were shaping them?🌊 A world designed mostly by men will reflect mostly men.A world designed together will work for everyone.#internationalwomensday #WomenPolitics #Leadership #MakeWaves# ... See MoreSee Less

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This wasn’t a content strategy. It was a contribution strategy.In 2009, I convinced my husband to sell everything we owned.Everything.In 2010, with backpacks and a camera, we set off across 19 African countries to interview Pioneering African Women.The vision was clear:African leaders educating future African women leaders.From that vision, YouMeWe Amplified (then Wisdom Exchange TV) was born.Not for entertainment.Not for branding.For contribution.Over the next sixteen years, the platform reached thousands around the world.But here’s the truth:I don’t think anyone was more transformed than me.Seventy African women — reshaping politics, education, business, and advocacy — changed how I lead and how I show up.I never asked what contribution they made.I didn’t need to.It was woven into everything they did.Every one of them was committed to uplifting her community, her country, her continent.I brought that wave home.The mission expanded to women across 25+ countries — founders, politicians, educators, advocates — all demonstrating that social impact is not an afterthought, but a strategic initiative.These were never casual interviews.They were case studies in conscious leadership.Sixteen years later, I am deeply grateful.Grateful for the offices and living rooms opened to us.Grateful for the laughter and tears.Grateful that those early African interviews remain among the most watched.But what has always been clear is this:When women begin an initiative, they want to ensure it counts.And so, with steady conviction, I have made a difficult decision.I will be concluding the YouMeWe Amplified Podcast.It has been a labour of love — interviewing, editing, marketing — alongside building a sustainable business. And as much as I value this contribution, I can no longer sustain its demands while stepping into the next phase of my work.Completion is not retreat. It’s redirection.What feels beautifully aligned is that the final five episodes feature extraordinary wave-making women in my community of Collingwood:• Youth education• Real estate providing shelter for women• Brewing belonging• Mental health care innovation• Transforming how we say goodbyeFull circle.The episodes will remain accessible at:🌊 podcast.youmewe.caTo all the wave-making women who shared your success and your struggles — and the impact you created — your contribution counts.Your courage shaped me.Your leadership shaped podcast.youmewe.ca.This chapter ends in March.But the wave continues — for you. For me. For we.How do you incorporate a social initiative into your business?#socialimpactt #YouMeWeMovement #founders #AmplifyingVoices#socialentrepreneurship ... See MoreSee Less

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