* Once you sign up with this speaker you will receive an email in the next 48 hours introducing you to them. Please work out a suitable time for them to virtually visit your classroom. Sessions starting at 9 am is for morning visits and sessions starting at 1 pm are for afternoon visits.

A bit about Stephanie:

- She came to Canada as an immigrant in 2001 and opened her own business in Thunder Bay at age 26.

- She struggled in the early years with limited funds and a limited network of contacts to start and grow her business.

- With resilience and a lot of hard work, she grew her company to become a regional and national award-winning business.

- She placed 3rd in 2014 as Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2020, She was named Thunder Bay Business Person of the Year.

For her presentation, she is available to speak to students about starting and growing a business in Thunder Bay. She can speak about the challenges and opportunities of being a young entrepreneur and offer some tips and advice.

She can also speak to career and business opportunities in tech in Thunder Bay, and emerging trends to be ready for as they progress in their education and career paths. She is available to answer questions from students and provide career advice.

Company:  Firedog Communication, CEO

Area of Expertise: Website design and development, digital marketing, starting and building a technology business in Thunder Bay.

Technology Requirements: The ability for your class to participate in a 2 way online video conference with the speaker. This includes a microphone, camera, speaker, and smartboard or tv (to see the speaker).