Blissdom Canada 2013 Program by Publisher Production Solutions

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OCTOBER 3–5 :: DELTA MEADOWVALE :: MISSISSAUGA :: BLISSDOMCANADA.COM

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WELCOME!

Welcome to Camp Bliss!

Can you believe it’s October already? For the fourth year running, BlissDom Canada is officially here. And we are so glad you have joined us. This year has been a year of change and growth for everyone. With our all Canadian planning team, our new venue and our new focus on inspiring the future, we have been working hard to create a wonderful experience for you. We want to inspire you to Do Something Amazing,whether it’s in your own life or to change the world around you. Our planning team has worked tirelessly to bring you an amazing lineup filled with thought provoking content, wonderful sponsor experiences and entertainment extraordinaire. From our rocking (literally!) Opening Keynote, to our Great Canadian Outdoors Party with the amazing Jully Black, to our information filled sessions and hands-on workshops, to our wrap up PJ party and everything in between, we hope you will find something to inspire you, challenge you, and leave you filled with great new ideas and new energy for your year ahead. From the bottom of our hearts, thanks for coming. We’re glad you’re here. Love, The Bliss Chicks

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AGENDA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Registration Front Lobby

Sponsored by Canadian Lentils

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Hands On Workshops

Work: Map Your Path Forward: Business Strategy Session Shelagh Cummins, Lara Galloway Graydon B/C Create: Get Creative. Get BIGstorming! Marilyn Barefoot Hazel A/B Change: What Do You Stand For? Jen Hunter, Tania Carriere Hazel C/D

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Break Sponsored by Evenflo 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm General Session and Closing Keynote Graydon Drew Dudley 8:00 pm – 12:00 pm Pajama Party Hazel ABCD Throw on your PJ’s and get ready for a good old fashioned slumber party.

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This is a chance to chill out and have some fun with all the wonderful people you have met throughout the three days together.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Eric Alper is CTV’s music correspondent and a regular contributor to CBC’s The Strombo Show, Sirius/XM, TSN 660AM in Montreal, Country 92.9 in Chatham-Kent, DAWG FM in Ottawa among others. He has also been named to Billboard Magazine, Paste Magazine and The National Post’s best on social media. With over 150,000 followers on Twitter and 10,000+ friends/fans on Facebook while behind the board at www.ThatEricAlper.com, which now receives over 125,000 hits a week, he is one of the country’s authority on music. Ward and Al are Toronto-based comedians Ward Anderson and Allison Dore. Their show, brilliantly named “Ward and Al”, is a combination of entertainment talk, pop culture yammering, political stupidity, and irrational nonsense. There are guest interviews from the world of media, comedy, and entertainment, and our hosts keep the show quick and fun and easy-going. Consider it Radio Popcorn for your day. Matt Dusk is one of Canada’s most beloved male vocalists, forging a career in music that has resulted in 4 critically-acclaimed studio albums. Dusk’s latest release, MY FUNNY VALENTINE: THE CHET BAKER SONGBOOK, pays homage to one of the most popular musicians of the twentieth century, Chet Baker. Dusk has been awarded two GOLD albums: TWO SHOTS (Canada) and GOOD NEWS (Poland), had three number one radio hits: ALL ABOUT ME (Canada), BACK IN TOWN (Japan), and GOOD NEWS (France), is an alumnus of the St. Michael’s Choir School and studied under jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson at York University. Kirstine Stewart is responsible for Canadian operations at Twitter, including its advertising business and partnerships. Prior to joining Twitter in May 2013, Kirstine was the executive vice-president of CBC’s English services, CBC/Radio-Canada, where she oversaw CBC’s English radio and audio, television and digital operations. Earlier, she was senior vice-president of programming for Alliance Atlantis where she headed up brands HGTV, Food Network, National Geographic, BBCCanada and others. Drew Dudley is a professional speaker, writer, educator and entrepreneur. He is the former Director of one of Canada’s largest university leadership developmentprograms, and has helped raise over $3 million as the Founder or Chair of several organizations dedicated to supporting scholarship funds, social entrepreneurship, and charitable initiatives. This includes a recordbreaking term as the National Chair of Canada’s largest student fundraiser — Shinerama: Students Fighting Cystic Fibrosis — which mobilizes 35,000 students at 60 colleges and universities to raise a million dollars annually to support the work of Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

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HANDS ON WORKSHOPS

CREATE: Get Creative. Get BIGStorming!

@marilynbarefoot

Join Marilyn Barefoot for this high energy, high output creativity session. This session will use specific mind tricks, teamwork and fun to boost your creativity in to high gear. You’ll hear insights on creative thinking and the science behind how best to ignite it. You’ll discover your own Brain Operating System and get a chance to actively participate in a high-energy creative process. Do you need to kickstart your creativity? Then get BIGstorming with Marilyn! WORK: Map Your Path Forward: Business Strategy Session

@mombizdotcom

You’re building your business from your notepad up. And your business plan is a crucial part of your success. Have you built your business plan? If you have, when was the last time you updated it? We’re not talking an overwhelming volume of text – we’re talking about your goals and your next steps to get you there, including all the bits and pieces that are crucial to business building. This hands-on workshop with Lara Galloway and Shelagh Cummins – also known as the Mom Biz Ladies – will get you working through the fundamentals of your business, the priorities you need to set, the tasks you need to sort and the goals you need to achieve. This hands-on working session will get you ready to rock the next 12 months of your business. CHANGE: What Do You Stand For?

@jenhunter

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Join Jennifer Hunter and Tania Carriere in this soul searching, life enhancing workshop. If you were asked today, what do you stand for? Could you answer? We’re busy people, fulfilling our commitments to work and family. And sometimes in that, we need to take a moment to get in touch with our own hearts and inner voices to ensure that as we write on our blogs and do our jobs and create the tapestry of our lives, we still are being true to our own goals and beliefs. What are your core values? What are the ideals and outcomes that mean the most to you? What do you want your own legacy to be? Jen and Tania will use their combined 40+ years of experience as leadership and life coaches to help you create your own core list of what YOU stand for. Then we’ll look at practical and strategic ways to live these values in your everyday life – from changing your routines to starting something entirely new. This session will re-energize your motivations, get you back in touch with the reasons you started your current adventures, and get your feet in tune with your heart.

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE WORKSHOP

PRESENTER Neil Hedley @neilhedley

Glen Canning @glenfordcanning

Carolyn Forde @Cforde_litagent

Jesse Labelle @jesselabelle

Glennon Doyle Melton @momastery

POWER HOUR

This year at BlissDom Canada, we’re bringing you the Power Hour! On Saturday Morning after the microsessions, we’ll sit you down for an intense hour filled with short bursts of valuable information. Each speaker is on stage for no more than 7 minutes, telling you an individual story, lesson or tale from their own lives. This hour is filled with fun, laughs, lessons, compassion, learning and wisdom. We can’t wait to see you there!

Sharon Devellis

Elan Morgan

Joe Bougher

Erica Ehm

Chris Read

Shannon Fisher

@sharondv

@yummymummyclub

@schmutzie

@canadiandad

@joeboughner

@shannonfisher

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SPEAKERS

Candace Alper @candacealper

Tania Carriere @TaniaCarriere

Carolyn Forde @Cforde_litagent

Corinne McDermott @hvbabywilltrvl

Julie Steiner @percyvites

Eric Alper @thatericalper

Shelagh Cummins @mombizdotcom

Lara Galloway @mombizdotcom

Glennon Melton @momastery

Kirstine Stewart @kirstinestewart

Ward Anderson @wardandal

Lisa Delorme @rentfrockrepeat

Neil Hedley @neilhedley

Elan Morgan @Schmutzie

Jason Theodor @jted

Marilyn Barefoot @marilynbarefoot

Sharon DeVellis @sharonDV

Tara Hunt @missrogue

Andrea Nair @andreanair

Andrea Tomkins @missfish

Laura Berg @mysmarthands

Alison Dore @wardandal

Jen Hunter @jenhunter

Haley Overland @cheaty

Annie Urban @phdinparenting

Joe Boughner @joeboughner

Drew Dudley @nuancedrew

Rebecca Keenan @rebeccakeenan

Chris Read @canadiandadblog

Julie Van Rosendaal @dinnerwithjulie

Leesa Butler @theflist

Matt Dusk @mattdusk

Jesse Labelle @jesselabelle

Eden Spodek @edenspodek

Martin Waxman @martinwaxman

Glen Canning @glencanning

Caroline Fernandez @parentclub

Mike McDerment @mikemcderment

Rebecca Stanisic @bitofmomsense

Shannon McKarney @zchamu

MICROSESSION ROUNDTABLES CREATE - Hazel AB From Blogs to Mags: How to Write for Publications Tracy Chappell - @T_Chappell Power Marketing With Pinterest Paula Coop McCrory - @CoopPaula Natural Light Photography Lindsay Dianne - @LindsayDianne How to Find Courage in Vulnerability Shannon Fisher - @shannonfisher Vlogging Julia Gabriel - @nugglemama @CanadaCool’s Top Ten Twitter Tips Lucy Izon - @CanadaCool Food Blogging Dana Jackson - @hotpinkapron Blogging & Etsy Tara Kolesnikowicz - @SewTara Writing About Your Kids Online Ali Martell - @alimartell Mobile Photography Katie York - @motherbumper

WORK - Graydon BC

All About WordPress Ariane Griffiths - @arianegriffiths LinkedIn Leslie Hughes - @punchmediadotca Brands, Bloggers, and the Tax Man- What you need to know! Angele Lafond - @shoeboxbegone Social Media for Beginners Fariha Naqvi-Mohammed @canadianmomeh Blogging Local: Creating Content, Partnerships and Promoting What’s in your own Backyard Rebecca Stanisic - @bitofmomsense

CHANGE - Hazel CD How to Make Bloggy Friends (and why it really matters) Kyla Cornish - @mommyisweird Self-Publishing Doris Chung - @publisher_ps zzvTaking that First Step Gillian Duffy - @globalbookshelf Blogging for Beginners Kathryn Lavallee - @mommykatandkids

Monetizing Your Blog Jody Arsenault - @mommymomentblog

Creative Pitches & Sponsored Posts Julie Nowell - @julienowell

Social Media Marketing – Moving Past Platitudes and Hype Joe Boughner - @joeboughner

Growing An Engaged Social Community Chris Read - @CanadianDadBlog

Become a Business-Savvy Blogger Nicole Christen - @nchristen

Social Good Amber Rehman - @amberzcorner

Working with Brands & Special Needs Blogging Julie Cole - @juliecole

Developing an Engaged Community Sara Vartanian - @saravartanian

Media Kits and Campaign Reports Janice Croze - @5minutesformom {{ ::09 09}}

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HANDMADE MARKETPLACE

I. M. Wyred - Irene McRae - www.etsy.com/shop/imwyred

My Stow-n-Tow - Shauna Rae Saroufim & Hon Voong - www.mystow-n-tow.com

Velvet Mae’s Glass Press - Michaela Helliwell - www.velvetmae.com/glasspress

OurFamilyWorld - Olfa Turki - www.ourfamilyworldbags.com

Nostalgia Girl Design - Carol Perry - www.etsy.com/shop/nostalgiagirldesigns

CraftMeLovely - Ashley Yankana - www.craftmelovely.ca

Hello Lovely Designs - Andrea Fraser - www.hellolovelyjewelry.etsy.com

Huckfield’s - Heather Huckfield - www.huckfields.etsy.com

Lavish Bath & Body - Shelly Tutt - www.facebook.com/LavishBathandBody

The Little Bird Designs - Aimee Lynn Beyer - www.thelittlebirddesigns.weebly.com

You’re My Favorite Handbags - Angela Wilson - www.ymfhandbags.etsy.com

Kat Eye Krafts - Kaitlyn Lemont - www.etsy.com/shop/kateyekrafts

Bubbly Meadow - Ali Grimshaw - www.bubblymeadow.com

Jennifer Rong Designs - Jennifer Rong - www.rongdesigns.etsy.com

Biscotti, Per Te – Antonella - www.rongdesigns.etsy.com

Luma - Annie Scherz - www.studioluma.ca

2 Sweet Chicks - Gabriella Zachar - www.2sweetchicks.com

Art & Design Studio - Tara Sinclair Hingco - www.artanddesignstudio.ca

Wylde Rose - Jeannine Webster - www.wylderose.ca

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GREAT CANADIAN OUTDOORS PARTY

We are excited to announce the Great Canadian Outdoors Party will be featuring Jully Black!! Glamour Camping “GLAMPING” is our plan for the night. Dress it up or dress it down.

We are ready to party with Maple Leaf , Wine Country of Ontario, Sunlight, Paypal and Chevrolet Canada helping us create a party to remember We love Canada and what better way to celebrate this awesome country of ours than celebrating Canadian Talent on the Delta Grounds. Yes we will be outside (under a glam marquee tent with heaters!) and the evening includes an outside concert with some fabulous performers Jully Black and Tenille, who will be performing her song for Tim Horton’s Children’s Foundation.

What to wear: What would you wear if you were glamour camping? This could be anything from Jeans and a Fancy top to full on “Girls Night Out” attire. What to bring: Your appetite, your dancing shoes, your listening ears, your sense of adventure.

PJ PARTY

Saturday night, throw on your PJ’s and get ready for a good old fashioned slumber party. This is a chance to chill out and have some fun with all the wonderful people you have met throughout the three days together.

Cottonelle, Microsoft and Paypal have some super fun games to play, places to relax and just simply enjoy one another’s company. What to wear: The most comfortable option for all of us- PJ’s

What to bring: YOU!

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

TRACK 1: WORK From our blogs to our businesses and beyond, talking about strategies, marketing and all things that pay the bills. Take It To The Next Level: New Strategies For Your Blog And Business. Does it seem like everyone’s done it all before? Are you offering the same thing everyone else is offering? It’s time to differentiate. Take your business and your customers down new and innovative paths – it all starts by listening. Speakers: Tara Hunt, Laura Berg, Leesa Butler Everyone Thinks You’re Crazy: You Must Be Doing Something Right. You’ve been working at your idea for months. Years, even. And so far, it hasn’t turned in to what you thought it might. Everyone’s telling you to give up. In this conversation, we’re going to talk about someone who heard “you’re crazy” for a long time before they finally had their breakthrough. Listen to these stories and learn how to persevere here. Speaker: Mike McDerment, Interviewed by Erica Ehm Top Business Flubs and Fabs: Tools to turn you in to the consummate professional. When we’re new entrepreneurs or consultants, there’s a lot to learn. And sometimes, people don’t learn quickly enough. Let’s talk about the top business flubs these experienced business folks see – and the top tools for you to avoid these mistakes and stand out among the crowd as a consummate professional! Speakers: Martin Waxman, Eden Spodek, Julie Steiner TRACK 2: CREATE Every day we call on our minds and souls to create – to view and to interpret, to write and to tell. This track nurtures those creative fires and gets our souls refilled. Blog To Book: It happens. It happens more than you would think. You’ve spent all your time and creative energy on your blog or your business. How do you get in front of a publisher? Bloggers get book deals (and magazine gigs and other paid writing) all the time. But how? What are publishers looking for? How do you show them that your story is unique and worth bringing to the mass market? There’s definite ways to navigate the road – come talk to those who have done it. Speakers: Caroline Fernandez, Julie Van Rosendaal The Art Of Creativity. We all are content creators – whether we write it, photograph it, brainstorm it or execute it. In this on-demand world we live in, it’s easy to get burned out. How do we refill our creativity wells when we’re required to constantly produce? Learn entire new ways of looking at creativity here. Speaker: Jason Theodor

Creating Amazing Work: The Framework For Great Writing. You’ve got your pitch down to a science. But what does great content really look like? What’s the structure, the bones, the hook in your writing that makes your readers and clients happy and keeps them coming back for more? There’s a science to it, too – learn all about it here. Speakers: Elan Morgan, Rebecca Stanisic, Haley Overland TRACK 3: CHANGE How do we change – ourselves, our lives, the world around us? Is the path we’re on the one we want to choose? This track is about change – ourselves, and the world. What’s Your Digital Legacy? It used to be that conversations were kept between two people, words spoken, letters written. But now, we’ve left so much more out there for the future to see. If archaeologists were to find your blog 1000 years from now, what would they think about our society? Let’s talk digital legacy, mindfulness, and Miley Cyrus here. Speakers: Andrea Tomkins, Shannon McKarney Achieving Goals With Soul: Staying True To Your Personal Ethics. Do you have to resort to dog-eat-dog tactics to get ahead? Do you have to compromise your own sense of right and wrong in order to get business? No way. In this conversation, we’ll talk to people who have achieved wild success by adhering to their own moral compass. We’ll talk about following your gut, how to kindly but firmly walk away, and how to find opportunities that resonate with your own soul. Speakers: Annie Urban, Lisa Delorme. The Next Generation: Navigating Parenting And Raising A Family In Public. Sure, our generation invented the internet. And now the next generation is all over it. How do we guide them – and ourselves – in this enormous, ever evolving and intimidating space? Our kids are going to change the world, and us with it. Talk about guiding them through this new landscape here. Speakers: Candace Alper, Rebecca Keenan, Andrea Nair, Corinne McDermott

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EXHIBITOR BOOTHS Anna Epp Photography

Saturday Break Area

Lunch

Friday Lunch

Handmade Marketplace

PJ Party Saturday Night Registration

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Fitness SessionGarden Studio 2 Kids CareGarden Studio 3 Lower Level

DADDITUDES HANG OUT

Tech Time Out Bliss After Hours

Great Canadian Outdoors Party

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SPONSOR SUITES

Be sure to check out our special sponsor suites over on the rooms side of the hotel.

SOUTH STUDIO Collective Bias @CollectiveBias

Collective Bias® is a publisher of high-quality, user-generated content that creates conversational relevance for brands at scale. Our content has the power to influence and drive sales.

Tim Hortons @TimHortons

Since 1964, Tim Hortons has been proudly serving Canada’s Favourite Coffee and baked goods

Unicef @UNICEFLive

UNICEF has saved more children’s lives than any org. Visit us at #BlissDomCA to see how we can make a difference together. #nochildtoofar

NORTH STUDIO Rent Frock Repeat @RentFrockRepeat

Join us in the style lounge for hair and makeup touch ups, trying on frocks and capture this Blissdom moment on camera!

Tech Time Out Bliss After Hours

Tech Time Out/Bliss After Hours

Simply a place to check your tech for a moment and have some IRL conversations during the day. Bliss After Hours is the place to hang when events are done for the night.

DADDITUDES Dadditudes Hangout Hook up in the Dadditudes Hang out to compare candy crush HANGOUT levels, play a bit of Xbox and enter for your chance to win special Schwag.

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SPONSORS IN 140 CHARACTERS 19 Crimes @19Crimes

Inspired by 18th century criminals transported to Australia, 19 Crimes celebrates the rules they broke and the culture they built. From a bad seed comes a great wine.

Canadian Lentils @CdnLentils

Actively seeking to get Canadians eating nutritious and delicious Canadian grown lentils! Visit lentils.ca for more simple ideas for simple nutrition.

Chevrolet Canada @ChevroletCanada

Chevrolet Canada is thrilled to be back at BlissDom. We look forward to connecting with old friends & making new ones. Drop by the Recharge Lounge to charge your devices & say hello to the Team!

Coldstone Creamery @ColdStoneCanada

Our new bar combines premium vanilla ice cream with a chocolate and almond coating. One bite and you’ll see why it’s called ‘Oh So Dreamy’!

Cottonelle @cottonelle

Join the conversation @Cottonelle; Ultra Comfort Care TP + Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Coths work together for a clean you can feel! #LetsTalkBums

EvenFlo #Evenflo

Calling all moms and moms-to-be! Evenflo, the trusted name in everything babies need to grow, go and thrive, will host a Blissdom Baby Shower so drop by to see the latest and greatest baby gear for 2014.

FreshBooks @freshbooks

FreshBooks cloud accounting is designed for smallbiz owners— people who went into business to pursue their passion—not to learn accounting.

Hallmark @hallmark_canada

Hallmark Canada wants you to #presspause, #sharethelove and #celebrate everyday moments with loved ones in meaningful and thoughtful ways.

Kids & Company @kidcochildcare

Kids & Company offers the highest-quality full-time, part-time and emergency back-up child care across Canada.

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SPONSORS IN 140 CHARACTERS Maple Leaf Foods @MapleleafFoods

Maple Leaf Foods(r) is proud to be back at Blissdom Canada for the third year and excited to connect with Canada’s digital Influencers

Marketwired @marketwired

Marketwired is connecting you to what is important for your social communications and news distribution needs. Get wired with us!

McDonald’s @McD_Canada

From Big Macs to World Famous Fries to McCafé beverages and much more, McDonald’s has been surprising and delighting Canadians since 1955.

MegaBloks @MegaBloks

Mega Bloks is home to some of the greatest construction toys in the world, with brands ranging from preschool to girls, boys and collectors!

Microsoft @MicrosoftCanada

Microsoft Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corp., and is excited to provide Canadians with innovations that help them work, live and play, from boardrooms to family rooms.

PayPal @PayPalCA

PayPal is the safer, easier way to pay and get paid online. Be sure to tweet us at the Great Canadian Outdoors Party and PJ party! #paypalit

philosophy @lovephilosophy

@lovephilosophy can’t wait to meet you at @BlissDomCA! Come book your mini skin consultation with our experts and enjoy a new treat each day.

PPS @publisher_ps

Publisher Production Solutions is your print consultant for all your self-publishing and printing needs. From traditional printing overseas and domestic to ePublishing from Kobo to Kindle, PPS is your solution to publishing your book.

Purdy’s @Purdyschocolate

As Canada’s leading Chocolatier, Purdys has offered customers an exceptional chocolate experience since 1907! Everyone has a favourite!

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SPONSORS IN 140 CHARACTERS PureVia @PureVia

Pure Via is designed to embrace the connection between the body, the food we eat, and nature. Naturally sourced, zero calories.

Savvy Mom Media @savvymomdotca

SavvyMom Collective is Canada’s top mom blog ad network. Grow your traffic & monetize your site, all as part of an influential 150+ blogger community.

Sleep Country Canada @SleepCountryCan

We’re obsessed with sleep! That’s why we’ve got everything from pillows and sheets to mattresses, foundations and headboards.

Splash Media Engagement @SplashMEngage

Deeper connections, stronger relationships, which amplify your message and improves your social media engagement.

Sunlight #Sunlight

#Sunlight is The Lemon One, helping to get laundry & dishes lemon fresh clean so you can enjoy vibrant lives. See you at #BlissDomCA

Tetley #Tetley

Tetley believes that tea can nurture our whole selves. We’re dedicated to providing a variety of blends to support your personal growth.

The Loop.ca @theloopca

TheLoop.ca is about making life better. Stay in the know about the latest living, travel, style, showbiz, food, and parenting updates.

Wine Country Ontario @WineCountryOnt

@WineCountryOntario welcomes Blissdom attendees for Friday night’s Great Canadian Outdoors Party. Experience amazing local wine!

START-UP SPACE Trend Trunk @TrendTrunk

Make money, save money & look good doing so with @TrendTrunk! Cash in your closet of fashionable clothing, and shop closets full of brands you love at up to 80% savings!

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WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US?

Jennifer Powell ~ @hartgalla ~ Principal & Sponsorships

Jennifer is a marketing and social events strategist that lives marketing with heart & passion unparalleled in the industry. Her motto is “down with same old rubber chicken solutions” and strives to develop “wow”, had-to-be-there moments that create unique connections between brands and their customers to establish longer term, lasting relationships.

Shannon Mischuk ~ @shasherslife ~ Principal & Community Engagement

As the cool mom to 4 kids and the Pastor’s Sassy Wife, Shash has a knack of putting people at ease with her contagious smile and generous heart. She is our resident cheerleader and CoFounder of Splash Media Engagement a digital marketing agency

Susie Erjavec Parker ~ @susie_parker ~ PR and Sponsorships

Susie Erjavec Parker is the face and voice behind SPARKER Strategy Group, a boutique agency specializing in the intersection of traditional and digital/social marketing and PR for business. As founder of the Manitoba Mommy Bloggers she works with blogger influencer campaigns and creates experiential and special events for business and non-profits.

Shannon McKarney ~ @zchamu ~ Content and Programming

Shannon is a Toronto mom, writer, wife, beagle owner and all-round chum. Shannon worked for many years in high tech in both Canada and the UK and is now a digital strategist for several Canadian companies in addition to planning content for BlissDom Canada. If you want to bribe her, bring Pinot Grigio and dark chocolate.

Ariane Griffiths ~ @ArianeGriffiths ~ Creative Design

Ariane Griffiths is the Principal of Ariane Griffiths ~ Web | Media | Design, a small design firm that specialises in WordPress Websites for small to medium sized businesses. Ariane can be found blogging about tech, design and gadgetry at ArianeGriffiths. com and general life happenings at www.thegriffs.ca.

Tara Robertson ~ @tarasview ~ Communications

Tara is a Social Media Manager and Virtual Assistant who works from her “office” (aka couch) at home in Northern Ontario. She is married to a great guy with ADD and has 3 delightful children with a fascinating array of unique qualities ranging from Autism and Oppositional Defiant Disorder to anxiety and learning disorders.

Jim Wade ~ @Jimmy3Wade ~ Logistics

Jim jumped into the social media lake with two feet and is still trying to keep his head above water. He is still trying to get a “handle” on Twitter and figures he’ll get plenty of practice this weekend

Dana Hilmer ~ @DanaHilmer ~ Sponsorships

Dana is a BlissDom veteran and is grateful to all of our fabulous sponsors! She is the mom of 3 boys, the founder of LifestyleMom, the author of Blindsided by a Diaper and is currently laying the groundwork for a new project, the focus of which is to shine a spotlight on the good stuff happening in our world. Stay tuned…

Jacqueline Hunter ~ @MadebyHandShow ~ Handmade Marketplace Coordinator

Jacqueline Hunter is the Show Director for the Made by Hand Show, a company that supports, showcases and promotes Canadian artists, artisans and designers. They host three showcases a year (Spring/Fall/Christmas editions), assisting local artists with an affordable way to promote and showcase their work. Jacqueline has over 5 years experience in the industry, both as an exhibitor and Show Director.

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CANADA ‘13 THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HELPED MAKE BLISSDOM CANADA‘13 A TRULY BLISSFUL EXPERIENCE! EVENT PRODUCERS Jennifer Powell Jim Wade COMMUNITY Shannon Mischuk CONTENT & COMMUNICATION Shannon McKarney COMMUNITY LEADER COORDINATOR AND REGISTRATION COORDINATOR Tara Robertson STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Yummy Mummy Club TheMompreneur.com SPONSORSHIPS Jennifer Powell Shannon Mischuk Susie Erjavec Parker Dana Hilmer PUBLIC RELATIONS Sparker Strategy ADVISORY BOARD Erica Ehm Barbara Jones Paula Bruno WEBSITE & GRAPHIC DESIGN ArianeGriffiths.com HANDMADE MARKET Jacqueline Hunter PHOTOGRAPHERS Anna Epp Krista Gray-Donald

SPEAKERS Candace Alper Eric Alper Ward Anderson Marilyn Barefoot Laura Berg Joe Boughner Glen Canning Tania Carriere Shelagh Cummins Lisa Delorme Sharon DeVellis Alison Dore Drew Dudley Matt Dusk Caroline Fernandez Carolyn Forde Lara Galloway Neil Hedley Tara Hunt Jen Hunter Rebecca Keenan Jesse Labelle Mike McDerment Corinne McDermott Glennon Doyle Melton Elan Morgan Andrea Nair Haley Overland Chris Read Julie Van Rosendaal Eden Spodek Rebecca Stanisic Julie Steiner Kirstine Stewart Jason Theodor Andrea Tomkins Annie Urban Martin Waxman COMMUNITY LEADERS Jody Arsenault Joe Boughner Tracy Chappell Nicole Christen Doris Chung Julie Cole Paula Coop-McCrory Kyla Cornish Janice Croze

Lindsay Dianne Gillian Duffy Shannon Fischer Julia Gabriel Ariane Griffiths Leslie Hughes Lucy Izon Dana Jackson Tara Kolesnikowicz Angele Lafond Kathryn Lavallee Ali Martell Fariha Naqvi-Mohammed Julie Nowell Chris Read Amber Rehman Rebecca Stanisic Sara Vartanian Katie York Special Thanks to the incredible support of rock star Tracey Hervieux, Christine Thomas and Kevin Schmidt and the fantastic Delta staff for making Blissdom Canada happen. Nic Stone ~ Ashen White AV Sascha Keller ~ The Aries Group Tammy Turpin ~ @TheUPSStoreCAN Doris Chung ~ Publisher PS Virgil Macera of Routes Transport to allowing us into his kingdom. To our Volunteers: Rebecca & Chris Lindo Kenny Falardeau Ashley Bonnar Barb Wade Jenna Wade Wendy Hendry Dorothy Wade Dave, Emma & Quinton Mischuk Chris Powell

CANADA ‘13 IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY