The Thrive Circle

Being a small business owner is often a solo journey — but it doesn't have to be a lonely one.

In business, we often talk about margins, marketing, and growth. We rarely talk about the person carrying it all. The Thrive Circle is here to create conversations around mental health.

Hosted in collaboration with Canada Life, this is an intimate two-hour evening designed for entrepreneurs to step away from the grind and into a room where honesty is welcome, struggle is normal, and connection is the point.

With only 30 seats, every person in the room is there on purpose — and so are you.

The Evening's Flow

The Story — A personal, unfiltered account from a fellow founder on navigating the highs and lows of business ownership.

The Conversation — An open, facilitated Q&A to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with people who genuinely get it.

The Insights — Practitioners share grounded, practical mental health perspectives you can bring back to yourself and your workplace.

The Support — An overview of Canada Life's mental health benefits and what's available to you and your team as a small business owner.

What You'll Walk Away With

• Founder Resilience — Practical tools for navigating the unique mental health pressures of running a business
• Workplace Wellness — Actionable ways to build a healthier environment for you and your staff
• A Local Peer Network — Real relationships with people who understand the journey

The Details

• When: May 21, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• Where: Downtown Vancouver (exact location shared upon registration)
• The Vibe: Warm, professional, and authentic — refreshments and drinks will be served
• The Bonus: We'll close the evening with a raffle
  

Reserve your seat. Because thriving in business starts with thriving as a human.

Info: Sandwiches and drinks provided. A warm beginning to ground meaningful connections.

Info: No one has it all figured out. We are here to have the honest conversation. Stories from employees, business owners, and mental health practitioners.

Info: Special speaker from Canada Life Group Benefits team.

Info: Close the night away with meaningful connections.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1055 Dunsmuir St, 1055 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, Canada

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