Stephanie Packer

If I want to create the biggest impact I can, I need to walk my talk so I can authentically share how it's done.

Advisor, Advocate, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Health, OwnerAmplify EastJanuary 21, 2020Entrepreneur, Coach, Spirit Junkie, Red Wine Lover

Karen Dean

We, as women, often struggle to find the strength and courage to make tough life choices. There is always a better place on the other side of fear and discomfort.

Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Consultant, Coordinator, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Founder, Grower, OwnerAmplify EastJanuary 15, 2020Coach, Speaker, Author, Motivator, Hobby Farmer, Animal Lover, Solo Parent, Country Girl

Ashley Doyle

I am a big believer of not looking back but looking forward.

Academia, Accountant, Advisor, Advocate, Educator, Entrepreneur, Non-Profit, Researcher, Teacher, TrainerAmplify EastJanuary 6, 2020CPA, Lecturer, Mother, Yoga Teacher, Hiker

Tanya Chedrawy

Strong women inspire me everyday.

Communication, Consultant, Creator, Designer, Developer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Marketing, Owner, Speaker, TeacherAmplify EastJanuary 2, 2020Entrepreneur

Crystal Watson

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin

Academia, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Athlete, Consultant, Coach, Coordinator, Clinician, Developer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Executive, Executive Director, Health, Non-Profit, Policy, Researcher, Speaker, Teacher, Trainer, BlackAmplify EastDecember 27, 2019Recreation Professional, Educator, Facilitator, Mentor, Mother, Sister, Friend

Marie-Claire Chartrand

I always look to women who have struggled with various situations in their lives and have overcome adversity or have fought for the rights of others.

Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Consultant, Coordinator, Health, Owner, Entrepreneur, EducatorAmplify EastDecember 20, 2019Care navigator, social worker, mediator, mom

Kimberly Bordage

I'm proud of my persistence to move past my mistakes and move towards combining my passion for advocating for the missing, filmmaking and psychology, to create film projects that are fulfilling and might also make a difference.

Activist, Advocate, Communication, Coordinator, Entrepreneur, Educator, Filmmaker, Owner, Policy, Researcher, Social WorkAmplify EastDecember 9, 2019Advocate, Filmmaker, Editor, Support Worker, Introvert, Friend, Partner, Daughter, Stepmom, Lover of Psychology

Joyce Adom

I will always be perceived by some people in a certain way so no point trying to change my identity to fit such people’s model as I never will.

Advisor, Advocate, Consultant, Coach, Creator, Entrepreneur, Educator, Founder, Health, Immigrant, International Trade, Manager, Marketing, Non-Profit, Owner, Sales, Speaker, Teacher, BlackAmplify EastDecember 2, 2019Healthy living advocate, Entrepreneur, Naturlista

Stephanie Hovey

My vision for Atlantic Canada is that we will all see ability over disability.

Entrepreneur, Speech Pathologist, HealthAmplify EastNovember 12, 2019lover of colour coded things, Business Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist, Wife, Dog Mom, Triathlete, Rowing Canada Umpire, Singer

Mufaro Chakabuda

I have noticed that there is a strong correlation between my personal growth and the business growth, so I mix books that deal with both personal and business growth.

Activist, Advocate, Artist, Creator, Entrepreneur, Executive, Founder, Immigrant, Law, Non-Profit, Teacher, Dancer, BlackAmplify EastNovember 8, 2019Entrepreneur, Author, Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Educator, Reader, Dancer, Foodie, Philanthroper

Valerie Broadnax

I am most proud of my never giving up, my knowing when to change course and let go of the reins.

Coordinator, Entrepreneur, Health, Coach, Speaker, Teacher, TrainerAmplify EastNovember 5, 2019creative entrepreneur, RMT wholistic health practitioner, lover of live dance, lover of music, Animal Lover, nature lover, ballet enthusiast, lover of performing arts

Lauren Hogeboom

The healing power of forgiveness and how important it is to realize, we have two choices: grow from the struggle, or become bitter.

Advocate, Entrepreneur, Founder, Health, Owner, EducatorAmplify EastOctober 28, 2019Entrepreneur, advocate, empath, mentor, vintage design fan, Travel enthusiast, wellness enthusiast, dog mama, women's rights advocate, mental health awareness advocate

Alison Knott

Atlantic Canada needs to showcase our strengths, grow through our weaknesses and come together in ways we couldn't before.

Consultant, Communication, Public Speaking, Owner, Founder, EntrepreneurAmplify EastOctober 21, 2019Consultant, public speaker, mentor, intergalactic goofball

Erin Casey

I learned that women have to stick together and help each other, or nothing is ever going to change.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Health, Non-Profit, Teacher, SpeakerAmplify EastOctober 7, 2019Activist, advocate, writer, editor, entrepreneur

Bridget Williams

When you reach the top don’t forget where you came from. There are no limits if you are in it.

Author, Consultant, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Owner, BlackAmplify EastSeptember 30, 2019Author, Proprietress, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator

Colleen O'Dea

I feel like I'm ready to spread my wings and fly.

Artist, Founder, Graphic Designer, Entrepreneur, WriterAmplify EastSeptember 23, 2019Entrepreneur, Artist, Mom, Story Teller, Dreamer, Idea Generator, Empty Nester, Tea Lover

Aly Dort

Consistently advocating for change and being outspoken about the ways in which our systems work against many will make a lot of people dislike you. And that's ok, because growth and change are uncomfortable.