On September 24th, as part of our Continuing Education Program, six participants from the Let’s Start Up Journey had the opportunity to experience an exceptional day of equicoaching at Camp L. Led by Lyne Desrochers, founder of Camp L and a Let’s Start Up graduate, this immersive experience with horses was filled with emotional and …
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The 2024 Concordia Grant awarded to Chloé Seyrès, founder of Skatespace
For the fourth consecutive year, Concordia University has launched the Concordia Grant, which recognizes an entrepreneur from the Let’s Start Up Pathway of the Lise Watier Foundation who has distinguished herself through the strength of her business project. This year, the jury selected Chloé Seyrès, founder of Skatespace, a roller-skating school based in Montreal. With …
Looking back on the Graduation Ceremony for the 2023-2024 Let’s Start Up Graduates
Last week, the Lise Watier Foundation proudly celebrated the achievements of the women who successfully completed the Skills Development Program and the Entrepreneurship Program as part of the Let’s Start Up Pathway. These exceptional women, from five different regions — Montreal, Quebec City, Laurentians, Montérégie, and Toronto—received their diplomas from Concordia University during this significant …
Watier supports the Foundation: Buy Love My Lips
The Lise Watier Foundation is honored to once again count on the invaluable support of Watier, which is launching a special campaign in favor of the Foundation starting August 28. Until September 30, 2024, Watier will donate $5 to the Foundation for every Love My Lips Caring Lip Oil sold, in all shades.* The funds …
Fayda bags
Fayda Bags is an ethical handbag business that empowers women in Ethiopia to achieve financial independence. We sponsor skills training for women to learn to handcraft handbags, provide them with jobs, and pay them livable wages. We sell genuine leather quality handbags to continue creating sustainable jobs for women. Woman Entrepreneur: Furtuna SillatoPhone: 437-220-6897Email: info@faydabags.com
The Golden Lotus Centre
Alternative Health and Wellness Center focused on Ayurveda and Yoga. Our mission is to offer our clients a wide range of natural health products and services to provide them with tools to implement sustainable changes, enabling the achievement of physical and mental well-being. Woman Entrepreneur: Sylvie VerretPhone: 418-692-1113Email: info@centrelotusdor.com
ARYSA
ARYSA is all about comfortable, unique knitted products made from top-quality natural fibers for the whole family. Behind every stitch of our ARYSA accessories lies a real passion for knitting and color. Each accessory is made using an artisanal process focused on eco-responsibility and authenticity. Woman Entrepreneur: Isabelle CouillardPhone: 418-622-5685Email: couillard_isabelle@hotmail.com
The Cocktail for a Better Tomorrow: A Memorable Evening in Support of the Lise Watier Foundation
The second edition of The Cocktail for a Better Tomorrow organized by National Bank Financial_Team Guy Côté was held in Toronto on June 4. This benefit event in support of the Lise Watier Foundation was co-chaired by two influential figures: Katie Tabesh, Managing Director, Institutional Equity Sales, at Financial Markets at National Bank, and Katerine …
Atelier Perséflor
Atelier Perséflor is a floral art company specializing in fresh, preserved, and dried flowers. We offer creative workshops as well as unique floral arrangements for weddings and corporate events in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Montreal regions. Woman Entrepreneur: Catherine DesrochersPhone: 514-623-0449Email: atelier.perseflor@gmail.com
Jacynthe Gervais massothérapeute – QuintEssence
To make you feel, provide, and teach simple and effective techniques of breathing, meditation, and meditative massage treatments of high quality, based on reliable and solidly recognized massage techniques, while combining the benefits of essential oils. The energy through the hands and the connection to the breath. Woman Entrepreneur: Jacynthe GervaisPhone: 418-997-4222Email: jacynthegervais@gmail.com
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Graduate of the Let’s Start Up Program
The Lise Watier Foundation offers the Let’s Start Up Journey in Montreal, Quebec City, the Laurentians, Montérégie, Sherbrooke and Toronto. More than 300 women a year are committed to taking action through the Let’s Start Up Journey. They graduate with a better understanding of their strengths and skills, as well as the knowledge and tools to implement their professional project. Women thus begin a new journey towards financial independence through entrepreneurship, a return to school or a more fulfilling job.
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