It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child. Thankfully that village creates space for our children to learn, grow, feel loved and to help them thrive. What does it take for YOU to thrive? It most definitely requires support from family, friends and community.
When I decided to host the THRIVE Women’s Vendor Market, I sincerely did not know what to expect. It’s been a truly unbelievable experience connecting with people, small business owners, female entrepreneurs, and a variety of organizations across Canada and the US. There has been an overwhelming positive response to the event, with words of encouragement as well as numerous acts of generosity. I’d like to share with you those who have contributed to THRIVE, in support of female entrepreneurs and to fundraise for Autism, all to help create a community of support and compassion.
Nature’s Emporium – your neighbourhood Health Food Market has been in Newmarket for over 20 years! Visit the store or go to their website to learn more go to Nature’s Emporium.
Ironstone Fitness & Personal Training – Is not just your regular gym, it’s a place where you lose yourself for an hour and focus on yourself in a community that comes together and shares the same goal: to become fit and healthy. A supportive community where they guarantee you will walk out feeling great and having made long lasting friendships!. Visit Ironstone Fitness today!
Enjoy Life Foods – Started by Bert Cohen & Scott Mandell. Bert’s family member was diagnosed with MS and advised to follow a gluten-free/dairy-free diet. With limited options to meet these needs, and so enjoy life was born with a mission to create great tasting snacks free from the 8 most common allergens (as per the FDA). Today their products are free from gluten and 14 allergens. Get to know more about them at Enjoy Life Foods.
C.I. Promotions – where promoting your business is their business. They offer unique, quality promotional products, excellent service and customer-focused marketing. Visit their website at c.i.promotions or connect with them at (905) 669-4478.
Daylyn – was founding upon a simple mission: to live and breathe sustainability, in all its forms, for both the planet that gives us life and the people we share it with. Located in Newmarket next to Natures Emporium. Visit the store or go to Daylyn.
Love Good Fats – Suzie the owner of Love Good Fats spent the last three years researching nutrition and uncovering the misinformation about sugar and fats. This led her to create a delicious line of snacks so that North America can eat and enjoy good fats, conveniently. And they are so, so delicious! For more information visit Love Good Fats.
Martha Eleftheriou – is a Life Coach and Mentor, Reiki Master, Registered Yoga Teacher and an Elementary School Teacher. She is passionate about helping people uncover their passion and dreams through workshops, women’s circles, one on one coaching, healing sessions, classes and talks that provide the necessary tools to facilitate personal transformation. To learn more and/ connect with her go to www.marthaeleftheriou.com
Beekeepers Naturals – For Carly (CEO & founder) it all started in Europe where she came across an Italian pharmacy filled with wonderful bee products. Suffering with tonsillitis she tried a few drops of the suggested bee propolis, and within a few days her tonsillitis was in retreat. Upon returning home, she sought out to learn more about what bees have to offer which sparked a passion, and Beekeeper’s Naturals was born. For more info go to Beekeepers Naturals.
Naked Snacks – In 2014, Neil & Ryley decided to create snacks that are healthy and taste good. Naked Snacks is about more than just their products, it’s about celebrating delicious food with friends and family, living a healthy and active lifestyle, and enjoying the small things. They partner with Breakfast for Learning, and a portion of proceeds from every box supports feeding Canadian children in need. Their generosity was extended to THRIVE! For more info visit Naked Snacks.
Vista Magazine – is your go-to resource for natural health and wellness and a more organic lifestyle. Celebrating 20 years in Canadian publishing! Their mission is to shine a light on all the aspects of your life that make you whole and healthy like nutritious foods, enough sleep, mindfulness, time outdoors, well spaces, creativity, passion, love, and community. Pick up a copy at your local health food store or go to Vista Magazine.
Province Apothecary – their mission is to create pure, effective products that benefit even the most sensitive complexions so that you can feel beautiful in your skin. Province Apothecary began with the mission to produce the best skincare products using only high quality, certified organic ingredients sourced from each of the Canadian provinces. To learn more go to Province Apothecary.
Gift Craft – For over 70 years, Ontario-based Gift Craft has been synonymous with quality, trendsetting designs and best-in-class sales and service across North America. Their team of Designers, Artists, Merchandisers and Sales Leaders work in an inclusive and collaborative effort to develop products across a broad spectrum of categories which offer you the best opportunity for success at retail. To learn more go to Gift Craft.
Bonnefetti Paper Studio – started with a shared passion for beautiful bespoke paper goods and the goal to celebrate the art of thoughtful communication. They are about slowing down and encouraging people to take the time to celebrate, acknowledge or appreciate life’s big and small moments, thoughtfully. To view and/ purchase their beautiful assortment of products visit Bonnefetti.
Oteas – Founder of OTeas, Paresh Thakkar, grew up in the beautiful highland tea plantations of East Africa, where he dreamed of owning his own tea company one day. As a child he relocated to Britain, but never gave up on that dream, which came true when he founded OTeas. Oteas responsibly source and blend only the highest quality teas from around the world. Their blends contain only the highest quality whole leaf teas, herbs, flowers, spices and other natural ingredients. Get to know more go to Oteas.
The THRIVE contributors all have common qualities, including a desire to support community and compassion to help those in need. Thankfully the contributors have allowed me to include quality products and services through giveaways and a raffle, with all proceeds going directly to a child’s tuition for Shining Through Center for Children with Autism, where they will receive the necessary tools to thrive!
We the THRIVE fabulous female entrepreneurs, contributors and myself invite you to come join us on at the THRIVE Women’s Vendor Market on June 1st from 10am-2pm at HER Place.
Go to feedforlove to learn more.
See you then!
Nicki
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