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UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL AS A LEADER

Transform Your Perspectives on Growth, Resiliency and Success

October 19th, 2023 | 8:30am - 5pm

THE BE EVENT PROVIDES A SPACE FOR YOU TO EXPAND YOUR PERSPECTIVES ON WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A LEADER IN TODAY'S WORLD, BY DEVELOPING THE PERSON BEHIND THE TITLE.

An event that allows you to catapult your abilities in becoming more resilient, growth-minded and success focused!


Through engaging and inspirational local speakers, experts, and thought leaders, you will have an opportunity to unlock that kept potential

2023 SPEAKER LINEUP

JILL SHEPHARD

Financial Advisor | Shephard Financial

Jill Shephard has always had a drive for helping others and always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur from a young age. Making it a reality, she’s been an entrepreneur for over 21 years with 16 years of that as a leading Female Advisor with Sun Life Financial; Her office is located in Rothesay NB, and her corporation is dedicated to helping individuals, families and business owners across New Brunswick plan and secure their financial future. Her passion for helping others extends into the community as she currently holds the board position as Vice Chair for the Make A Wish Foundation, she is the Treasurer on the board for Hestia House, KV Oasis and The Saint John Union Club. She also serves on her industry Association Board as President for Advocis NB, The Association for Financial Advisors and Planners.



KEVIN WOOD

Kevin has worked in the health and wellness space for over 20 years. In that time, he's coached over 1500 people in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and mindset - the three pillars of resiliency. As an Enlifted Level 2 coach, he now works with people to change their stories/identities so they can become the resilient person they strive to be.



BERNADETTE FERNANDES

Founder/CEO | Varanda Network

Bernadette Fernandes began her entrepreneurial journey in 2011. Previously, she had spent 19 years in telecommunications enjoying diverse roles with increasing responsibilities. Bernadette had also become a "digital independent" pioneer, spending the next six years working in Guatemala, El Salvador, Ireland, New York, Portugal, Paris, Trinidad & Tobago, and from her home office in Saint John, New Brunswick. As a digital independent, Bernadette is featured in Glen Hicks' book, Rewired Not Retired.




ANDREW HOLMES

Founder | Love Over It

I was born to help people. I've tried to turn away from it, but I just keep getting pulled back! Strategizing marketer by day, and a father/husband by night and the owner of a brand that promotes the life saving power of Love by.. well, whenever I have the time. Lifelong Saint John resident with a commitment to seeing our community thrive. I do this by being the Director of Strategy and Business Development at ICS Creative Agency and by being the owner of Love Over It.




DR. JENNA WEEKS MD

I dare to dream that we can create a thriving world one human's healthy system at a time. I am a Naturopathic Doctor who believes in being an integral part of the future of medicine. By understanding the uniquely individual user manual that comes along with each human via their epigenetics, we can find the root causes and solutions to their health problems, naturally, and in a preventative way.



CAROLINE MCGRAW

Realtor | EXP Realty
www.carolinemcgraw.ca

Caroline is a city girl gone country living on a 70 acre farm with her 5 kiddos just outside of Moncton NB. After spending nearly a decade studying, she completed her BA in Marketing while getting to travel and studied both in Mexico and Kentucky U.S. Her perseverance and drive motivated her to pursue her studies and she completed her MBA and Law Degree. She’s been selling real estate for over 10 years and wouldn’t have it any other way.



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LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST

Thanks to the support of our sponsors we have a select number of tickets available for scholarships. If for any reason you cannot afford the total or some of the price of this ticket, please apply for our scholarships in confidence.
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