‘’ 2012 ‘’ January

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Jan

Social Media for Social Justice

Stored in: Events, Leadership, Marketing, Social Media

MyBindi sponsors Yoga Without Borders

This Saturday (January 28), I will be speaking to a group of NGO’s and non-profits at the “Take Action” summit in Toronto, on how they can use social media to influence change. Social media, if utilized correctly, can be a very powerful tool for charities to get the word out, connect with constituents, rally support, and even raise money. However, that does not mean you can create a Twitter account, a Facebook Fan Page and then expect the donations roll in. We all know, it doesn’t work like that. At this seminar, I will review various features of Facebook and Twitter and demonstrate how, with hard work and diligence, charities can get the most out of social media when promoting [...]

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20

Jan

Women in High Places: The Road to Entrepreneurship

Stored in: Entrepreneurship, Events, Leadership, Networking

I am very honoured to be invited once more by the TiE Institute for a very special session to be presented by all women speakers. I will share the panel with very passionate , accomplished and engaging speakers. My session titled “Escaping Cubicle Nation: The Road to Entrepreneurship” Date and Time: Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00pm (dinner provided) Venue: 3400 One First Canadian Place Toronto, ON M5X 1A4 There is no charge to attend this event but pre-registration is mandatory. Click HERE to register yourself. Agenda 6:00-6:05 PM Arrival and networking 6:05-6:10 PM Welcome 6:10-6.40 PM presentation Katherine Roos (including Q&A) 6:40-7.10 PM Presentation by Odette Laurie (including Q&A) 7:10-7:40 PM Dinner break and networking 7:40-8:10 [...]

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Jan

Entrepreneurs’ Dinner Circle – February 9, 2012

Stored in: Entrepreneurship, Events, Marketing, Social Media

Dinner Circle

It is said some of the best business ideas came about on a kitchen counter or in a pub/restaurant over drinks and conversation. I could not agree more. My Entrepreneurs’ Dinner Series was launched in Toronto in 2010 and I’ve decided to introduce it to this Meetup group and will be hosting the first session in Burlington. This is how it works: A small group of entrepreneurs (between 4 and 10) enjoy a 3 course meal and over dinner and drinks (selection of beer/house red and white) I lead the discussion on one or two topics. For our first (hopefully not the last) Dinner Circle in Burlington, we will be discussing this topic: Social Media Marketing – What is it? [...]

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