{"id":60521,"date":"2023-11-20T21:26:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T02:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-cglcc-multisite.pantheonsite.io\/fr\/news\/welcoming-the-next-wave-of-young-entrepreneurs\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:15:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T19:15:46","slug":"welcoming-the-next-wave-of-young-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/fr\/news\/welcoming-the-next-wave-of-young-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcoming the next wave of young entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a celebration of innovation and inclusivity, the OUT For Business youth entrepreneur program continues to champion the dreams of 2SLGBTQI+ youth entrepreneurs across Canada. As we joyously mark the culmination of the 2023 cohort&#8217;s journey, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the mentors, mentees, and supporters who dedicated their time and passion to this transformative experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2017, the CQCC&#8217;s OUT for Business program has been a beacon, bridging the gap between aspiring young entrepreneurs and the invaluable guidance necessary for their success. With a commitment to nurturing Canada&#8217;s 2SLGBTQI+ future leaders, this initiative has played a crucial role in fostering a supportive community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning 12 months, the program enriches participants with networking opportunities, one-on-one mentoring, and educational resources, including workshops provided by Carleton&#8217;s Sprott School of Business. Completion of the program grants a one-year CQCC Certified Supplier membership, unlocking doors to additional opportunities, corporate partnerships, and global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thank you to all the young entrepreneurs who gave their time, dedication, and commitment to the 2023 OUT For Business cohort!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Dana Daniels (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Founder u0026amp; CEO                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Blue Sky Learning                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dana-daniels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                    aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Dana Daniels (she\/her)\">\n                                    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                        Dana Daniels (she\/her) LinkedIn                                    <\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Dana Daniels (she\/her)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Founder u0026amp; CEO                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Blue Sky Learning                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Blue Sky Learning is an inclusive space where equity, diversity u0026amp; wellbeing thrive. My lived-experience, local teaching roles, international leadership u0026amp; extensive experience supporting disabled folks, were all foundational moments embedded into the development of this initiative for accessibility. Team members embody values of compassion, empathy, and person-centred approaches. We strive to provide service where clients feel safe, supported u0026amp; intersectionally understood. We reduce stigma u0026amp; shame cycles, deepen client understanding of internalized ableism u0026amp; empower areas of avoidance to increase your personal value of motivation. As a neuroqueer business owner, thank you for taking the time to educate yourself about the neurodiversity movement.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dana-daniels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                        aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Dana Daniels (she\/her)\">\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                            Dana Daniels (she\/her) LinkedIn                                        <\/span>\n                                        <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Jonathan Berube (he\/him)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Founder u0026amp; Rent-to-Own Specialist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Chilkoot Homes                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathanberube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                    aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Jonathan Berube (he\/him)\">\n                                    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                        Jonathan Berube (he\/him) LinkedIn                                    <\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-1\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-1\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-1\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Jonathan Berube (he\/him)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Founder u0026amp; Rent-to-Own Specialist                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Chilkoot Homes                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-1\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Jonathan is a community-minded entrepreneur with a passion for financial literacy and economic empowerment. He has founded several successful endeavours and was one of the early board members at the Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, instrumental to its early stage growth.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathanberube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                        aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Jonathan Berube (he\/him)\">\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                            Jonathan Berube (he\/him) LinkedIn                                        <\/span>\n                                        <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Julia Crystal (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Founder and CEO                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Cherry FLFM                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/juliacrystal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                    aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Julia Crystal (she\/her)\">\n                                    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                        Julia Crystal (she\/her) LinkedIn                                    <\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-2\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-2\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-2\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Julia Crystal (she\/her)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Founder and CEO                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Cherry FLFM                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-2\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Driven by her ambition to improve the lives of queer people, Julia created Cherry FLFM (find love, friendship, and more) a mobile application that provides a diverse, inclusive, and safe space for individuals to form meaningful relationships and explore various types of connections.rnrnWith a background in psychology and business, coupled with her personal experience online dating as a queer woman in Vancouver, Julia addresses the limitations of traditional dating apps. Her mission is clear: to prioritize the wants and needs of the queer community and make it easier to find love, friendship, and more.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/juliacrystal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                        aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Julia Crystal (she\/her)\">\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                            Julia Crystal (she\/her) LinkedIn                                        <\/span>\n                                        <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Megan Lyle (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Owner \/ Designer                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    MeMi Collective                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/megan-lyle-898756295\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                    aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Megan Lyle (she\/her)\">\n                                    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                        Megan Lyle (she\/her) LinkedIn                                    <\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-3\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-3\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-3\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Megan Lyle (she\/her)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Owner \/ Designer                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        MeMi Collective                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-3\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Megan Lyle, a dedicated entrepreneur and clothing designer, established her brand, MeMi Collective, in 2017. From her earliest days, Megan\u2019s passion for fashion ignited while learning sewing techniques from her grandparents. Fueling her ambition, she obtained a diploma in fashion arts from JCI Institute in Vancouver, BC, and continued to hone her skills through independent learning in the following years.rnrnBeyond MeMi Collective, Megan embraces a profound commitment to fostering connections among fellow small business owners, especially within the vibrant 2S2SLGBTQI+ community. Leading the charge, she spearheads a local entrepreneur group, empowering each other with support and unyielding encouragement.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/megan-lyle-898756295\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                        aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Megan Lyle (she\/her)\">\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                            Megan Lyle (she\/her) LinkedIn                                        <\/span>\n                                        <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Nilton Lin (any)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Founding Architect                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    osda Architecture + Consulting                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nilton-lin-403628297\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                    aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Nilton Lin (any)\">\n                                    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                        Nilton Lin (any) LinkedIn                                    <\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-4\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-4\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-4\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Nilton Lin (any)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Founding Architect                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        osda Architecture + Consulting                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-4\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Nilton Lin is an architect and a certified passive house consultant. As the founder of the Office of Sustainable Design in Architecture (osda), his style blends environmental sustainability with spaces that inspire joy and wonder.rnrnWith a commitment to energy efficiency, Nilton also ensures that every design fosters an environment of fun and creativity, which is ideal for nurturing young minds.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nilton-lin-403628297\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                        aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Nilton Lin (any)\">\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                            Nilton Lin (any) LinkedIn                                        <\/span>\n                                        <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Pascale Jo\u00eblle Fortin-Daigle (they\/them\/any\/all)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Owner, main consultant                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Hello Gender                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pascale-jo%C3%ABlle-fortin-daigle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                    aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Pascale Jo\u00eblle Fortin-Daigle (they\/them\/any\/all)\">\n                                    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                        Pascale Jo\u00eblle Fortin-Daigle (they\/them\/any\/all) LinkedIn                                    <\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-5\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-5\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-5\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Pascale Jo\u00eblle Fortin-Daigle (they\/them\/any\/all)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Owner, main consultant                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Hello Gender                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-5\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Hello Gender offers consultation and training services in diversity, equity and inclusion \u2013 specifically as it relates to gender identity and expression \u2013 to individuals, businesses, communities and schools in order to help them create a respectful and safe environment so that trans people in their lives can be authentically themselves.rnrnHello Gender is entirely owned by Pascale Jo\u00eblle, a gender-fluid transmasculine non-binary person. They have unparalleled knowledge of the themes of gender, sex, identity and orientation. With nearly 15 years of research, Pascale Jo\u00eblle has gathered an immeasurable amount of information. They attach particular importance to the accuracy of the data collected. Their academic rigor gives them a high caliber of critical thinking, so as to avoid misinformation.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pascale-jo%C3%ABlle-fortin-daigle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                        aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Pascale Jo\u00eblle Fortin-Daigle (they\/them\/any\/all)\">\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                            Pascale Jo\u00eblle Fortin-Daigle (they\/them\/any\/all) LinkedIn                                        <\/span>\n                                        <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Ren\u00e9e Yoxon (they\/them)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Gender-Affirming Voice Teacher                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    \u00c9ducation Ren\u00e9e Yoxon lt\u00e9e                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/reneeyoxon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                    aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Ren\u00e9e Yoxon (they\/them)\">\n                                    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                        Ren\u00e9e Yoxon (they\/them) LinkedIn                                    <\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-6\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-6\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-6\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Ren\u00e9e Yoxon (they\/them)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Gender-Affirming Voice Teacher                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        \u00c9ducation Ren\u00e9e Yoxon lt\u00e9e                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-6\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Ren\u00e9e Yoxon is a queer, nonbinary, and disabled gender-affirming voice teacher with a passion for voice education, creativity, and vocal curiosity. Over the past 12+ years, they have taught thousands of students how to love their voice. Their strength as a teacher is explaining complicated concepts in plain language that anyone can understand, as well as anticipating student problems before they occur.rnrnThey are the creator of four online courses that provide concise and easy-to-follow trans voice education to trans and nonbinary people all over the world: Trans Vocal Exploration, Trans Voice Basics, Mindful Voice Feminization, and Learn to Teach Trans Voice Alteration in 5 Weeks. Ren\u00e9e is a creative thinker, and a deep listener, and their favourite thing in the world is helping people just like you to reach their voice goals.rnrnFind them at reneeyoxon.com<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/reneeyoxon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                        aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Ren\u00e9e Yoxon (they\/them)\">\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                            Ren\u00e9e Yoxon (they\/them) LinkedIn                                        <\/span>\n                                        <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Sasha Simine (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Birth and Postpartum Doula, CEO                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Sasha Simine Doula                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/in\/sasha-simine-b06569165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                    aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Sasha Simine (she\/her)\">\n                                    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                        Sasha Simine (she\/her) LinkedIn                                    <\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-7\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-7\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-7\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Sasha Simine (she\/her)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        Birth and Postpartum Doula, CEO                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Sasha Simine Doula                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-7\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>As a birth, postpartum, and overnight doula, I support families with prenatal education, hands-on support throughout labour, and in-home care for their new baby. By working with me, families feel prepared and excited for their birth and find themselves transformed into confident parents as they are physically and emotionally supported through it all. Specializing in supporting queer families, single mothers, and recent immigrants.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/in\/sasha-simine-b06569165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                        aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Sasha Simine (she\/her)\">\n                                        <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                            Sasha Simine (she\/her) LinkedIn                                        <\/span>\n                                        <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Scott Hladun (he\/him)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    CEO                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Splash Aquatics Inc.                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <a class=\"member-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scott-hladun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                                    aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile of Scott Hladun (he\/him)\">\n                                    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n                                        Scott Hladun (he\/him) LinkedIn                                    <\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-8\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-8\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-8\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Scott Hladun (he\/him)                                <\/span>\n\n                                                                    <span class=\"member-position\">\n                                        CEO                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Splash Aquatics Inc.                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-8\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>As the co-founder of Splash Aquatics, a swim school in the GTA, I bring 11 years of expertise to the realm of aquatic education. Dedicated to fostering a love for swimming across all age groups and skill levels, our unique approach at Splash Aquatics is committed to personalized lessons that cater to individual needs.rnrnBeyond the pool, my passion extends to exploring the intersection of technology and education, with a focus on leveraging innovative tools to enhance the learning experiences of individuals with diverse abilities. 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