Thank you for joining the third annual HELIX RISE Summit. This year’s summit featured inspirational and motivational women speaking about professional and personal well-being. If you weren’t able to join us, be sure to check out the sessions on demand.

Hear from Bobbie Racette, Founder & CEO of Virtual Gurus to learn about the importance of setting boundaries to prioritize your health and wellbeing. As the leader of one of North America’s premier talent platforms, Bobbie shared her inspiring journey of growing a successful tech business while navigating the challenges of maintaining wellness and work-life balance. Gain valuable insights on how to establish boundaries, manage stress and empower yourself to put your wellbeing first, no matter how busy life gets.

Celine Tadrissi, Founder and CEO of Hammam Spa by Céla and Céla Skin sat down with Iman Kassam, Broadcast Journalist to reflect on her incredible entrepreneurial journey. From the early days when her business idea was met with skepticism to transforming it into an industry-defining brand, Celine shared the lessons she’s learned and how hard work, staying focused, consistently moving forward through challenges and insecurities and practicing mindfulness have been key to her success.

Explore the transformative power of mentorship in this panel discussion led by The Forum’s Mentor Program Manager, Jacqueline Gilchrist. Business strategist Sofia Aziz and international best-selling author Cathy Derksen shared their unique experiences as mentor and mentee, highlighting how their relationship has supported their personal growth and success. Discover how mentorship can foster well-being, help navigate challenges and create opportunities for meaningful, lasting impact on your professional journey. 

Hear from Aseel El-Baba, Financial Therapist and Mental Health Expert for an eye-opening workshop that explores the powerful connection between our mental well-being, personal values and financial behavior. Drawing on her professional experience as a financial planner, Aseel shared insights into the field of financial therapy and discussed how our backgrounds and emotions influence how we manage and spend money. Learn practical tips for making sustainable behavioral changes to improve your financial health and create a healthier, more mindful relationship with money.

Kailey Gilchrist, Entrepreneur and Business Development Professional led a workshop on managing burnout, overcoming challenges and prioritizing yourself. Drawing from her experience of launching and running a business, Kailey shared insights on recognizing burnout, building resiliency and knowing when to pivot. Learn how embracing change and community care — beyond self-care — can help you navigate stress and create a healthier, more sustainable path to achieving your goals and success.

Be sure to take breaks to focus on your wellness. Join Preeti Kapoor, Wellness Coach, Speaker and Founder of HealinWithin and Stiva Sinanan, Corporate Fitness Specialist as they lead you through wellness pauses designed to incorporate movement, self-care and mindfulness into your day. 

The 2024 HELIX RISE Summit is delivered in partnership with The Scotiabank Women Initiative®.