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It's time to fearlessly step into your power
Our 2024 conference theme, "Fearless: Unlock Your Powerful Potential," is a declaration of empowerment! We invite you to step boldly into your power, grow your confidence, and build empowering connections. We plan to motivate you, inspire you, and equip you with the insights and skills required to courageously turn your professional aspirations into reality. Let's embark on this conference with “Fearless” curiosity, and the unwavering belief that you are all capable of “Unlocking Your Powerful Potential'!
Spark Speakers / 2024 Line-up
Mark Black
Resilience expert, Mark Black, embodies what it means to overcome adversity. Born with a life-threatening heart defect, Mark became the only man in history to run a marathon with a heart and double lung transplant. Then he did it three more times. Author of the “Resilience Roadmap”, Mark has travelled the globe impacting thousands through his many speaking engagements
Lauren Beane
Lauren Beane empowers audiences to take the leap and believe they are ‘ready enough’ by offering tools, coaching, and sharing her personal stories. After years of playing it safe, she grew tired of waiting until she felt ready to pursue new opportunities and launched her dream business. Lauren is now on a mission to help others to embrace and own their unique talents.
Lisa Bragg
Lisa Bragg has literally written the book on how to brag without the ‘ick’ factor. She helps high-achievers of all sorts to be seen, heard, and share their value with the world. Her book, Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion launched in 2023.
Jessica Dumas
Jessica is a professional speaker, speaker coach and the host of Speaking Up with Jessica Dumas on NCI FM and The Confidence and Communication Podcast. Recognized for her professional expertise, she is the recipient of several awards and has recorded numerous talks through TEDx, Disrupt HR, and Creative Manitoba.
Ally Stone
Ally Stone, a seasoned hospitality leader and an executive coach at the Inspired Leader, empowers women entrepreneurs and collaborates with corporate teams to cultivate leadership and meaningful connections. Recognized as a 2022 Transformational Leader and honoured for leadership development, Ally is also a certified Mediation Teacher, HeartMath Resilience Mentor, and ICF Certified Coach.
Keka DasGupta
For 25 years, Keka DasGupta has worked in the marketing and PR industry with world-renowned clients. She even serves as Santa’s official speech writer! Today, this international keynote, TEDx and certified virtual speaker runs groundbreaking confidence, leadership and empowerment programs, teaching others to become as confident as the world’s top powerhouse brands
Jessica Doyle-Mekkes
Jessica Doyle-Mekkes, a professor, researcher, and vocal coach, believes in women's ability to command a room through small, deliberate changes in voice. With over 15 years of experience in vocal coaching, Jessica is dedicated in her mission to equip individuals with the tools to confidently express themselves in any situation
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer helps people around the world harness the power of human connection to build resilient relationships, supportive workplaces, and deeply fulfilling lives. With over a decade of research in the science of friendship, Dr. Miriam has developed a unique approach to building, strengthening, and celebrating our connections, as a way to invest in personal, professional, and social growth.
Kim Livingstone
Kim Livingstone, the owner and designer behind Sand & Stone Jewelry has spent the last twelve years building her company from her basement. From business to life to motherhood, she creates and writes from her heart. Sharing success and giving back is her life’s mission. Through her platform and vast #goldheartarmy following, Kim has raised over $44,000 for local charities.
Kristina Crooks
Kristina Crooks is a Partner in the Indigenous Services Consulting Team working for MNP in Calgary. She has 15 years of expertise working with Indigenous communities and organizations across Canada. Her consulting work focuses on strategic planning, project management, economic development, governance, community needs assessments, and program review and development.
Trisha Miltimore
Trisha Miltimore is an International Speaker and Certified Management Consultant. The embodiment of fearless, Trisha has been dazzling us with her wit and wisdom as our Emcee for over a decade. It is our great privilege to have Trisha return to grace our stage once more!
What are attendees saying about Spark?
``The Spark Conference always provides the most value of any conference I have ever attended. The speakers were exceeding all expectations. Thank you to the organizers!``
``Conference was fantastic! The ladies hard work shines through. Excited for next year and what it will bring!``
``This was my first ever Spark Conference and I loved it! I will be back next year! Thank you so much for putting this on during this crazy time!``
``Thank you, thank you, thank you for moving ahead in spite of the challenges. I needed this opportunity to reVision and gain greater clarity and focus. Spark did not disappoint.``
``Fantastic event that you continue to create every year after year! We are so fortunate to have such a high caliber conference right on our doorstep. Thank you so much!!``
``Thank you for putting this event on for the women in our community. I felt refreshed, energized and rediscovered my passion!``
``Thank you for creating this conference in Fort St. John. The caliber of speakers is phenomenal and I look forward to seeing some of the same next year!``
``I wasn't too keen on attending this conference but the company I work for had recommended that I do. I am so happy I took the opportunity and could not have been more amazed at the caliber of the presenters and the magnitude of the event. It was a World Class Event!!!``
``As a first time Sparkler I enjoyed every minute and cannot wait to come back next year! I have told everyone they need to attend this is conference as it is a great opportunity to come to terms with yourself, your true values and goals in life! Especially if you have been on auto pilot for the last little while! It was exceptional!``
``I think this conference completely exceeded my expectations, and I am very happy I was able to attend. I hope to attend next year as well!``
What is Spark?
Spark Women’s Leadership Conference has developed into a movement of women helping women to succeed in business and in the workplace. It pulls heavily on the model of mentorship, relevant skills training and professional development, with the northern workforce in mind.
Who should attend?
Any women looking for support and tools to succeed in their chosen career path or entrepreneurial business, who value connection with other women and want to grow and make a difference.
Why Spark?
There are limited opportunities like Spark in the north for women in the workforce and Spark aims to create the environment for that connection and collective growth. The north is a region filled with talent, energy, passion, and drive; the Spark Conference provides women of the north the opportunity to hone their networking skills and participate in a local opportunity for professional and personal development.
When and Where is it?
The conference is a two-day event taking place on September 25 & 26, 2024 at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre in Fort St. John, BC.
Angel Program
Developed to create opportunities for women where their current financial situation does not allow them the ability to register and attend professional development conferences, the Angel program has seen over 100 women attend the conference through the generosity of a sponsor.