“Wedding Trends, Tools and Tip”

Grace Arhin is the owner and lead planner of event planning company Grace Arhin Events. Grace has worked with clients in Toronto, US, and the Caribbean to plan, and execute high end events characterized by impeccable detail. Her natural affinity for storytelling coupled with her passion for excellence has propelled Grace to be featured as a subject matter expert in wedding publications/blogs, national television and national newspapers (Toronto Star & The Globe and Mail). Her insight is valued by her industry peers and clients alike. We are pleased to feature Grace Arhin as a panel speaker for our upcoming show in January. Grace will be discussing upcoming 2024 wedding trends.

“Taking Control of Your Finances”

Vanessa Bowen is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP) and the Founder of Mint Worthy Co. Inc., a personal finance coaching platform that helps women shift their relationship with money and take control of their finances. After a decade in corporate finance and public accounting working with international businesses in Canada and the US, Vanessa decided to pursue her passion for personal finance, shifting her focus to empowering women to live life on their own financial terms.

Through Mint Worthy, Vanessa teaches women the fundamentals of personal money management. With her holistic coaching strategies, Vanessa equips women with the tools and methods needed to break bad money habits, create new mindset shifts, and blaze a path to life-long financial freedom.

“Destination Weddings and Honeymoons”

The Inclusive Collection delivers immersive, elevated experiences where everything is seamlessly included. Whether you’re planning a dream vacation, vow renewal or the ultimate destination wedding, the Inclusive Collection caters to every need, allowing guests to connect with those who matter most and turn moments into lifetime memories. Get answers to planning a destination wedding or honeymoon from Hyatt.

“Building Healthy Relationships”

Richard J. Brown is the founder and Senior Pastor of Kingsway Community Life Centre, a Christian ministry in the heart of Toronto dedicated to assisting individuals and families achieve healthy living through counselling, life coaching, family and marital counselling.

His educational goals led him to Tyndale University College and Seminary, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Education. Pastor Brown has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling and a Master's Degree in Theology from the Mt. Olive Bible Institute and Seminary and is presently pursuing a PhD in Counseling. Utilizing the education he received, Pastor Brown has worked for the City of Toronto for over 25 years as a Counsellor specializing in Chronic Substance Abuse, Addiction and Mental Health.

“Building Healthy Relationships”

Roxanne Francis is an award-winning psychotherapist, registered social worker, consultant and international speaker, who has been helping people access tools to change their lives for over 12 years.

She is the CEO of Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting Services, where she is the lead therapist in her group therapy practice addressing topics such as mental health in the workplace, children’s mental health & parenting, diversity equity & inclusion, burnout, and women’s issues.

Roxanne is an adjunct professor at the Factor Inwentash School of Social Work Program at the University of Toronto, and in 2020 she was recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Black Women to Watch.

“Building Healthy Relationships”

Jermaine Morrison is a registered social worker at Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting. Jermaine is a therapist, workshop facilitator, educator, and advocate. Jermaine is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people from all walks of life, and he specializes in supporting neurodivergent youth, as well as in men's mental health. Jermaine employs a strength based approach along with his knowledge in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma-informed modalities to assist clients who may be struggling with their own mental health.

With over 10 years of experience, Jermaine continues to support and collaborate with clients from differing backgrounds.