2025 Stage SCHEDULE
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Saturday March 8, 2025
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM //
Breathwork for Bold Moves: Redefining Success in the Age of Authenticity
In a culture where busyness is the default state and authenticity feels elusive as everyone com-petes for attention, Chelsea Eden Dubeau invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. This empowering talk is for women who feel the pull toward something greater - whether stepping into service, making bold moves in their personal lives, or redefining what suc-cess looks like. Through her unique blend of breathwork and communications expertise, Chelsea will share practical tools and insights to help you embrace authenticity, overcome self-doubt, and find the courage to pursue a life of purpose and impact.
Attendees will learn how intentional breathwork can help them:
• Gain clarity about their next steps.
• Reframe limiting beliefs and step into their authentic power.
• Communicate their purpose with confidence and integrity, even amidst online chaos.
This session is perfect for women at any stage of their journey - whether you're just discovering your calling or looking to take the next bold step in your path to service and self-discovery. Walk away with renewed inspiration, actionable techniques, and the tools to create a life that feels as good as it looks.
Chelsea Eden Dubeau The Sovereign Shift
Chelsea Eden Dubeau is a multiple award-winning communications professional with ten years of experience, combining a commitment to authenticity with a deep understanding of the chal-lenges facing today’s online world. As a Public Affairs Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, she has honed her ability to navigate complex, high-stakes environments, using her expertise to cut through noise and communicate with integrity. Her military experience underscores her dedica-tion to helping others find and amplify their authentic voices in a world increasingly shaped by misinformation and disinformation.
Her journey to breathwork began as a deeply personal one - seeking healing from a painful past marked by eating disorders and a toxic relationship with alcohol, which she carried into new motherhood. Now, as a certified breathwork guide and founder of WOO Breathwork, she blends her expertise in communications with the transformative and joyful power of breathwork, helping individuals gain clarity about their purpose and align their lives with their deeper calling to serve, whether through business, community, or personal growth. She also empowers her audience to communicate authentically in an oversaturated, often chaotic online world, standing out by stay-ing true to their values and voice.
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM //
Zumba Fitness
Owner and lead instructor Lizy took her first class in August 2011 and fell in LOVE with Zumba®! 3 months later, she became an instructor in November to inspire and motivate others to get moving and bring joy to their lives through dance and fitness. Through Zumba® Lizy has lost over 80 lbs, resolved her Type 2 diabetes and lowered her blood pressure where it no longer had to be treated.
The Instructor Team at Dance Fitness with Lizy share her passion to move people with joy, laughter, and fun. We create a community environment in our classes to warmly welcome students when they enter the studio, wherever they are on their fitness journey or experience in a dance fitness class. There are ZERO mistakes in our class and ZERO judgement, including of yourself. The mirror is a reflection of the incredible person you are, not any perceived imperfections you have of yourself.
Owning Dance Fitness with Lizy has allowed students to become instructors, be mentored, and teach classes in the community. As a leader in the Greater Victoria Zumba® Community, she promotes Peace Love Zumba® and believes that there is an instructor style for every student. Keep exploring classes until you find the ones you love!
By day she is an IT Admin, mom, grandmother, and cat mom of 5. She also owns a crystal company and believes that we change the world one person at a time ♥
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM //
Women's Wellness - Understanding women's bodies
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​Dr. Jacqui Fleury, ND, has spent over 25 years empowering women to navigate the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. As a naturopathic doctor, speaker, author, product visionary and advocate for women's health, she goes beyond attributing changes to "just hormones," uncovering the deeper root causes of these shifts.
Her approach, grounded in the gut-brain connection, offers clarity and relief for midlife women, especially those at the height of their careers who find sudden changes in body and mind overwhelming. Dr. Fleury bridges the gap between scientific discoveries and practical, actionable solutions, helping women enhance sleep, mood, digestion, and hormone balance for happier, more productive lives.
Through her books, products, programs, consultations, and corporate trainings, Dr. Fleury provides a framework for sustainable lifestyle upgrades that truly make a difference.
Her mission is simple: to ignite hope for women in midlife, guiding them to feel more like themselves than they have in years.
Dr. Jacqui Fleury, ND Pure Integrated Pharmacy
An integrative approach to women's health seeks to incorporate the best treatments from both conventional and alternative medicine while placing a special emphasis on natural and non-invasive treatments complementary to a harmonious and balanced lifestyle. Enjoy an engaging discussion across our panel of women's health experts as they share their unique insights and knowledge of the newest trends to serve as your optimal health solution!
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM //
Energy Crashes Got You Down? Unlock The Missing Piece to Vibrant Health
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Do you suffer from hormonal imbalances, weight gain, fatigue or insomnia?
Do you miss feeling like your best self? In this talk, Jac-Lyn will share her journey from struggling within the conventional system to discovering a life-changing path to healing. She’ll teach you the little-known secrets to avoiding the dreaded afternoon crash, supporting your hormones and feel-ing energized from morning to night. She’ll reveal the key to all-day energy, balanced hormones, and feeling like yourself again - without extreme diets or complicated routines.
Jac-Lyn Brach Rewild Functional Health
Jac-Lyn is an FDN-P* with 10 years of teaching experience. She specializes in women’s hormone balance and gut health. After struggling with adrenal burnout, hormone imbalances, and gut is-sues - despite being told her blood test results were ‘normal’ - she discovered functional health and the transformation to her own well-being began.
Now, she helps busy moms in Perimenopause uncover hidden health issues, reclaim their energy and feel like themselves again. Through functional testing and personalized protocols, Jac-Lyn empowers women to take control of their health and thrive at every stage of life.
* (FDN-P means Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner)
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM //
Spring/Summer Runway Collection
Sans Fiasco 2025 Fashion Show & Styling Presentation
​In celebration of International Women’s Day, Lindsay is replicating a portion of her S/S25 Collection Sans Fiasco Runway Fashion show (shown Dec 2024) live during the Victoria’s Women’s Expo March 2025 - showcasing POCCOT, Tribute Trousers, and as a grande finale the final walk will reveal the secret transformations behind her signature dress collection 2025. Afterwards, Teresa shares her insight on experimental fashion and designing elegance with comfort - you won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity!
Teresa Lindsay Atelier POCCOT
Canadian Couture fashion designer Teresa Lindsay launched September 2015 on the International Runway S/S16 VFW, Vancouver Fashion Week, amid the Emerging Designers showcase with her collection GEOSIREN. The acknowledgment published online by Vancouver Magazine highlighted TL as one of the year’s top 37 of 350 designers and was a testament to the visual impact of her high-end luxury lifestyle geo-fashion brand. The collection demonstrated she was uninhibited by raw edges and technically challenging fabrics. Lindsay’s work embodies the elegance of the natural drape and nap of various fabrics with an eco-conscious mission to repurpose all remnants.
Lindsay continued to hold private annual fashion shows to her loyal clients and in 2022 she became interested in showcasing designs to public markets furthering her exposure to collectors and thrilling local shoppers. Her goal, to transform how women perceive fashion with her unique sizing system and carrying limited pieces; each of which is created to specifically highlight the shape of the female body. The spectrum of fit is the traditional 2-22, however signing off on a finished garment or one of her bespoke pants she addresses the piece with customer's name rather than size. “We are not a number,” she states.
Last year, she introduced a line of lifestyle and travel accessories, an idea born out of her passion for adventure outdoors, international travel, and life as a busy career woman. The POCCOT wrist wallet was recently featured in the January 2025 YAM magazine travel edition and has gained her new accolades from customers stories who find freedom and new convenient uses every day.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM //
​Busy Women, Angry Hormones: How to Stay Hormonally Healthy in a World of Burnout
​In today's fast-paced world, women are juggling countless roles—parents, partners, professionals, and more—and often find themselves feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and disconnected from who they truly are. Many women tell me they no longer feel like themselves but are unsure of what's wrong or where to even begin with their health. In Busy Women, Angry Hormones: How to Stay Hormonally Healthy in a World of Burnout, I'll present a simplified roadmap to health, covering the 5-7 true causes of disease, burnout, weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalances, and more. This session will provide clear guidance on how to move forward, helping women reclaim their energy, balance, and well-being. Health can be empowering, supportive, and even enjoyable when we approach it the right way.
Sarah Wilson Advanced Women's Health
Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND, is the visionary founder of Advanced Women's Health, leading a healthcare revolution across Canada with clinics in Ontario and British Columbia. Overcoming her own health challenges, Sarah is dedicated to empowering women to reclaim their vitality naturally, merging research-backed expertise with her passion for Naturopathic Medicine. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is the Mom to two latino boys under 5 and is a self-proclaimed personal development and mindset fanatic.
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM //
Training for Bone Density Without Impact
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Learn about Whole Body Vibration- a remarkable technology developed for astronauts that makes working out easier, more effective, and take less time.
Elliot Raymer Vibes Fitness Oak Bay
Vibes Fitness is a boutique fitness studio for all ages and abilities. Elliot Raymer is a fitness edu-cator who is passionate about making fitness approachable and fun, and helping the community keep active and mobile throughout life
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM //
Organizing Chaos – A Simple Planner System for Busy Women
This 30-minute presentation helps busy women regain control of their schedules by introducing a simple, adaptable planning system. It acknowledges the common struggle of abandoning plan-ners and shifts the focus from finding the "perfect planner" to building a flexible system that works with any planner.
Nikola Bates West Coast Dreaming
Nikola, the Creator & Founder of West Coast Dreaming is a creative enthusiast, and all about transforming dreams into plans and plans into reality. She is excited to motivate you to follow your dreams by turning your mind to a positive perspective, creating and setting realistic goals, and using a planning system that bends to your needs and not the other way around. Her favourite statement: No more planner guilt!
Every attendee can walk away with my exact planning system in a printable PDF format: a plan-ning method AND the most essential pages from my planner system.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM //
Numerology: The Power of Numbers and YOU!
Do you notice numbers everywhere you look - clocks, license plates, receipts? Curious about what they mean and what messages they are sending your way? Do you want to understand yourself and others more deeply? Join Jessica Cerato, Certified Numerologist and Energy Strategist, for an interactive presentation which will have you looking at numbers, and yourself, in a whole new light! Discover the science, math, and magic of Numerology and how it can unlock your life's potential and purpose.
Former corporate executive turned intuitive healer, Jessica Cerato has been immersed in numbers for decades. As a Certified Master Numerologist and Energy Strategist, she translates the energy of dates, numbers, and patterns into everyday language to help you feel more confidence and joy. Jessica offers personal readings, numerology courses, and energy strategy to clients around the world. When she’s not playing with numbers, you can find her with her family in the forest, by the ocean, or dancing in her kitchen in North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada.
Sunday March 9, 2025
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM //
Love U....Love The Possibilities
The Love U wrap dress is made for the everyday women to feel beautiful, elegant, and comfortable wrapped in any style for any occasion. Perfect for formal, casual, travel dress and bridesmaid’s dress.
Love U design dress are 100% Canadian made – made locally in the lower main-land and all materials are sourced in Canada
With 25 different styles to wear, exciting prints and solid colours, the possibilities are endless. Let your imagination run wild.
Many exciting prints and solid colours to choose from
Available in mini, knee length and floor length
Fits size 0 to 4X
Emily Liebich LOVE U Designs
We are pleased to welcome Emily Liebich and Love U designs to our stage. Emily is the go-to gal for the perfect convertible Wrap Dress.
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM //
What If It Goes Right? Acknowledging Fear & Doing It Anyway
Fear isn’t just in your head—it’s in your body, your breath, your choices. It’s the invisible force keeping you stuck in jobs you’ve outgrown, unhealthy relationships, and dreams you keep putting off. But what if you could turn fear into fuel?
In this engaging session, we’ll show you exactly how. You’ll learn:
- How to recognize fear as information, not an obstacle.
- Why you don’t need to wait for confidence to take action.
- Gentle, practical ways to move forward—even when fear feels overwhelming.
- A simple shift to break free from overthinking and self-doubt.
- Real strategies to move forward—even when fear screams “STOP.”
This isn’t about forcing yourself to “be fearless.” It’s about learning how to walk with fear—so it no longer holds you back.
You’ll leave with simple, practical tools to help you navigate change with more ease, trust, and self-kindness. Because the real question isn’t “What if I fail?”—it’s “What if I finally give myself a chance?”
Jenna Matthews & Samantha Kuss Journey to Growth Counselling
Jenna: I’m Jenna Matthews, a trauma-informed therapist with a person-centered, heart-led approach. My sessions can draw from different therapeutic techniques and are tailored to individual needs to help you rediscover your authentic self and experience joy in your life.
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Sam: I’m Samantha Kuss, a trauma-informed and heart-led therapist with a focus on helping individuals strengthen their self-worth and self-esteem. I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and develop a deeper sense of self-acceptance.
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Together, we will focus on deepening your self-understanding, and embracing a life where you feel confident and worthy.
11:50 AM - 12:40 PM //
Restoring Mind & Body Balance Through Every Phase of Menopause
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Jason bridges ancient wisdom with modern understanding to reveal a deeper approach to menopau-sal wellness. Drawing from his unique background in both Western science (pathophysiology, pharma-cology, nutrition) and Eastern practices (Traditional Chinese Medicine, Indo-Tibetan meditation), he shares how women can transform their experience of menopause - from challenge to opportunity for renewal.
This session explores how ancient wellness traditions, combined with contemporary nutritional in-sights, can help women rediscover their natural balance during all phases of menopause. Rather than merely managing symptoms, this integrated approach helps activate the body's innate wisdom, allow-ing for a more graceful transition into this powerful phase of life.
Jason Watkin Purica Wellness
Jason is a passionate speaker trained in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nutrition. What
makes for a gripping presentation style is that he has also completed formal studies and
meditative yogic practices in the Indo-Tibetan Tradition. His intent is to share modern and
ancient wisdom to get at the root of what makes us unwell, and how to recover well-being.
12:50 PM - 1:20 PM //
The Art of Tempering Chocolate
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Join our chocolate wizard as they unveil the secrets of mastering the art of chocolate tempering. Dive into the delicious science of melting, cooling, and reheating chocolate to create that perfect texture and look.
Julie Briere Julie's Delights Chocolates
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Julie started creating chocolate ten years ago, perfecting her specialty by handcrafting delicate bonbons with a soft and creamy center that melts in your mouth, bursting with unique local flavours. Warning, our chocolate may be addictive. Tasters advised.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM //
Island Breaststrokers Dragon Boat Team, Breast Health & Self Examination
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The mission is to provide breast cancer survivors with an opportunity to participate in strenuous repeti-tive full body exercise, to demonstrate in dragon boat competition the benefits of an active lifestyle and to raise public awareness of the disease.
In this presentation you will learn about early detection, when to investigate further and a live demonstration on how to do a thorough regular
breast self-examination.
Kim Lapshinoff, MC & Heather Biasio, RN Island Breaststrokers
Island Breastrokers Dragon Boat Team is a non-profit Society for survivors and thrivers of breast cancer. The team was formed by Marjory Woodroff in 1996.
It is our goal to have women who have experienced breast cancer return to an unrestricted, healthy lifestyle.
We are an example of life after breast cancer!
Heather, a Retired RN practiced nursing for 45 years. The last 27 years of her career was an educator with Camosun College/Uvic Nursing program—teaching in the RN program.
Island Breastrokers are headed to Aix-les-Bains in France for the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival!
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM //
Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving in Male-Dominated Fields
Acting Inspector Jan Malinosky
As a female leader in the Department, Jan has noticed a lot of changes over the years. When she started, she was often the only female on the shift, and there weren’t a lot of female leaders. Today, Jan says there has been a positive shift with more women taking on leadership roles and more women in the Department in general. See more about women at VicPD here: Women In Policing - VicPD.ca
Jan’s secret to being a great leader is her commitment to put people first, check in with her team, set meaningful goals and make sure they have the resources they need to thrive in their roles.
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Heather Solomonson Heather Solomonson is a Red Seal Chef, spent many years in sales and joined the culinary arts team at Camosun College 7 years ago. For the last 4 years Heather has been part of Camosun’s Trade Development and Special Projects department working as a Trade Development Coordinator. Heather has worked primarily with women and gender equity groups in trades but also strives to support any trade student as they navigate their time at the college and their apprenticeship training. At Camosun College we work to build community and support students from their first introduction to the trades all the way to the completion of their Red Seal. We have been running a Future Women in Trades summer camp for middle school aged girls, are thrilled to participate in the annual PRIDE Parade and are always looking for ways to be involved in the community. Heather is passionate about supporting students and being an advocate for underrepresented groups in the trades.
Mira Laurence, MC | Sponsored by OCEAN 98.5 Radio
Mira is a popular and recognized TV, radio personality and news anchor in the Vancouver Island community. She has established a solid reputation in the community over her career as a trustworthy story teller, media presenter and long standing champion for charity events, Mira draws a wide audience to on air programs and volunteer initiatives. A multi-talented professional, with expertise in Public Relations, Communications and Media she is well prepared and eager to take on new projects where her relationship building and front line “ambassador” skills will add value to new and innovative projects.
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM //
Reignite Your Inner Spark: How to Feel Radiant, Confident & Alive Again
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The Secret to Feeling Radiant, Confident & Alive Again
There’s a reason you don’t feel as energized, radiant, or connected as you used to—and it’s not just about stress or a busy schedule. When we lose touch with the deeper parts of ourselves, we also lose the spark that makes life feel vibrant and full of possibility.
This talk is an invitation to come back home to yourself. You’ll learn:
🌟 How stress and burnout block joy—and what to do about it
🌟 The science of feeling good: how to shift from depletion to radiance
🌟 Simple daily practices that help you feel more confident and connected
🌟 A powerful guided activation to awaken your inner glow
No matter where you’re at, you deserve to feel fully alive. Let’s get you there.
Jannine MacKinnon Unapologetic Coaching
Jannine MacKinnon is a Sexual Empowerment Coach, Speaker, and host of the Unapologetic with Jannine MacKinnon Podcast. As a certified Trauma-Informed Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach, she helps women and couples cultivate deeper connection and experience more expansive pleasure—inside and outside the bedroom. Through a powerful blend of inner child healing, breathwork, and sacred sexuality, Jannine guides her clients in building a foundation of love, safety, and belonging. From this grounded and empowered place, they can confidently explore their desires, embrace their sensuality, and reignite their inner spark.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM //
Menopause Nutrition Essentials: Eating to Reduce Symptoms & Restore Balance
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Menopause is a natural transition, but symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings, and weight changes can make it feel anything but smooth. In this session, we’ll explore how nutrition plays a key role in hormone balance and symptom management. Learn which foods support energy, metabolism, and overall well-being—and which may be making symptoms worse. Walk away with practical, evidence-based dietary strategies to help you feel your best during menopause and beyond.
Amber Baker GLOW Integrative
Meet Amber—a nutritionist, educator, and co-owner of Glow Integrative, an integrative clinic tailored to women's health across the lifespan. She’s passionate about whole-foods consumption and menstrual health. Her practice is committed to supporting hormone balance, fertility, prenatal and postpartum care, menopause, and nervous system regulation.
Amber’s clinical style is evidence-based and highly individualized. She takes an educational approach, empowering women to understand the subtle cues and signs of their bodies.
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM //
An Ancient Culture Onstage: Shen Yun Returns to Vancouver
Want to experience the performance of a lifetime? Look no further! The famous New York-based Shen Yun is returning to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 9-13 with an all-new show, featuring the incredibly expressive art form of classical Chinese dance, gorgeous orchestral works, brilliant costumes, and innovative stage effects.
See the magnificence of China before communism. It’s a journey that will fill you with hope and inspiration—one you’ve longed for. Discover 5,000 years of wisdom, beauty, and wonder, live on stage.
Shen Yun Performing Arts, the famous New York-based touring company, is returning to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 9-13 with an all-new show!
Inspired by the Middle Kingdom’s 5,000-year history and culture, this bilingual show will take audiences from the brilliance of China’s glory days to the present. It is a performance that crosses all cultural boundaries. Music is by a unique live orchestra that blends Chinese and Western instruments.