2025 Business LeadHERship Summit for Women

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and spark meaningful change? 🚀 If so, join us for a full-day leadership experience designed by women for women, where you’ll be empowered to step into your full leadership potential and create transformative change—not just for yourself, but for those around you.

Presented in part by our Signature Sponsor, KDB Law, this interactive event will bring together 100+ women from our region (and beyond) to amplify their impact and elevate their leadership journeys. 🌟

• Explore the “Good Enough Leader” mindset with Leisse Wilcox, an award-winning speaker, author, and leadership consultant.
• Ignite your leadership power with Dr. Cranla Warren, recognized as one of the “100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women” and co-founder of The Iris Collective in Stratford.
• Enjoy a mid-morning grazing station provided by Stratford Country Club.
• Rejuvenate with a movement break led by Renee Dijk, owner of Ritual Studio in Stratford.
• Participate in guided table discussions to exchange fresh ideas and actionable strategies.

• Indulge in a delicious buffet lunch (with a range of dietary options) provided by Stratford Country Club.
• Connect with other women in business—whether you’re building new relationships or rekindling old ones.
• Take in some fresh air on the beautiful grounds of the Stratford Country Club.

• Uncover your unique leadership style with Michelle Martin, a leadership coach for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives across Canada and the U.S.
• Learn self-leadership strategies for success with Kerry Ramsay, a business coach and connector for women entrepreneurs, and the founder of Fresh Idea Collective.
• Participate in guided table discussions to share new strategies and actionable insights.
• Recharge your focus with an afternoon meditation session led by Carrie Bergen-Geisel of For the Love of Movement in New Dundee.
• Enjoy a refreshing afternoon beverage break.
• Create your personalized 3-Point Leadership Plan using the Leadership Activation Guide for Women.

• Read to Lead Book Exchange Table: Leave behind a book that has inspired you and pick up a new one to take home with you.
• Graphic Recording: Enjoy the artistic storytelling talents of London-based Emma Richard, ideal for visual learners and neurodiverse attendees.
• Sharing Table: Leave your business cards and promotional items, or pick up some from others.
• Lead Like Her booth: Nominate a woman you admire for Lead Like Her recognition courtesy of Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services.
• Connect to Thrive: Join a final networking session from 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
• Digital Tool Kit: Watch for a post-event email with the full attendee list, bonus speaker resources, and exclusive promotional offers.

This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow 🌼 at an event that’s designed to empower women like you to lead with confidence and impact. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your leadership journey!

Fresh Idea Collective is grateful to the generous sponsors whose support is making the 2025 Business LeadHERship Summit for Women possible:

KDB Law

Perth Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC)

• Romeo Optometry
• Scotiabank
• Sutton Group/First Realty Stratford

• IG Wealth Management - Teresa Weicker
• MNP LLP
• Moore Creative Consulting
• Mornington Communications
• Pesce & Associates
• Strong Roots Insurance Brokers Ltd.

• Fresh By Selena
• MALT Staging & Design
• Michelle Nicole Martin Coaching & Consulting
• Redhot Creative
• Stratford Golf & Country Club
• The Iris Collective

We are deeply grateful to our incredible sponsors for their invaluable support in bringing this transformative event to life! Thank you for your commitment to empowering women in leadership.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Stratford Country Club, 53 Romeo Street North, Stratford, Canada