Name: Speak to Lead Showcase for Women
Start: 2026-03-29T01:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-29T04:00:00-04:00
Location: Here For Now Theatre

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of storytelling and idea sharing as 10 women share their 10-minute talks for one BIG leadership impact.
About this Event

Join us for the Speak to Lead Showcase for Women at the Here For Now Theatre in Stratford for a powerful afternoon featuring 10 inspiring ideas from 10 ordinary women using their voices with intention and courage.

The 10 women featured in the Speak to Lead Showcase for Women are recent graduates of the Speak to Lead Academy for Women which is designed and delivered by the Fresh Idea Collective.

Note: This event is open for everyone to attend (not just women), so bring along your partners, friends and family members!

The Speak to Lead Showcase will be MC'd by Fresh Idea Collective Founder Kerry Ramsay, and will feature:

Shari Doherty: Embracing Your Encore: Creating Your Best Life after 50
Astrid Eastman: Letting Go of the Chase: How Releasing Control Became My Pathway to Inner Peace
Danielle Reid: The Balanced Plate: How Nutrition Fuels Your Success
Christie Lewis: Midlife Renovation: Restoring a House, Reclaiming a Life
Sherry Kresky: The Power of Perception: GLOW Your Confidence through Strength and Movement
Kimberley Mackenzie: Finding Your Flow: Gaining Momentum by Focusing on What Matters
Brittany Bertram: Power in the Pivot: Unlocking Resilience When Life Falls Apart
Heather Reeves: Permission to Pause: Quieting the “Never Enough” Story to Find Calm and Ease
Tiziana Knox: The Golden Thread: Engaging Students Through What Matters Most
Jenna Goodhand: The Laughter Effect: Transforming Communities, Relationships and the Workplace

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, are curious about creating your own signature talk or simply want to celebrate with a group of fabulous speakers, this event promises to be a meaningful and memorable afternoon.

Non-alcoholic beverages will be available onsite, so you can relax, refresh, and fully enjoy the experience.

Come curious. Leave inspired. We can’t wait to welcome you. ✨

Note: This independent event is not associated with Here For Now Theatre. Tickets are availble only through this ticket link and not the theatre box office.

Fresh Idea Collective is grateful to (CFDC) for its support of the Speak to Lead Showcase for Women.

ABOUT THE VENUE:

is an award-winning, independent feminist theatre company based in Stratford, Ontario, dedicated to presenting bold new and underproduced voices on stage. The theatre was founded in 2012 by Artistic Director Fiona Mongillo, who continues to guide its artistic vision and community presence with a focus on storytelling that centers women and other under-represented perspectives. The company operates with the support of an all-female Board of Directors, reflecting its commitment to women’s leadership in the arts and community engagement.

ABOUT FRESH IDEA COLLECTIVE:

designs and delivers meet-ups, masterminds and one-on-one mentorship for women-identifying entrepreneurs who are looking for fun and low-stress opportunities to connect with other female business owners in the Stratford and Perth County area. The runs each fall for 8-weeks, supporting women from start to finish as they create their signature talk.