Fireside Chat: Women That Make, Create + Innovate

Fireside Chat Followed by Discussion and an Opportunity to Network

Refreshments will be available.

6:30 PM. Doors Open

7 - 8 PM Fireside Chat

8 - 9 PM Networking

Speakers and Topics:

• Renn Scott: Co-creating the future with women-centered design
• Stephanie Fontaine: Leveraging your work to reach a larger market
• Marcia Mohammad: Defining your audience and setting marketing goals

Why Attend?

• Representation and Visibility: Celebrate women’s contributions in the male-dominated design industry.
• Networking and Mentorship: Build professional relationships, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities.
• Skill Development: Enhance your design skills, stay updated on trends, tools, and best practices.
• Empowerment: Address gender-specific challenges, break down barriers, and encourage women to pursue leadership roles.

About Our Speakers:

Renn Scott Founder & Chief Designer, Daily Goods Design LABS

Renn is a prolific inventor and design leader with over 20 years of experience at companies like IBM and BlackBerry. She is passionate about creating innovative user experiences and forward-thinking product designs. Renn’s approach starts with understanding the ‘why’ behind each project, utilizing co-creative design methodologies and insights from female consumers. She is dedicated to empowering other women in the fields of design, technology, and fashion through educational events and pop-ups.

Stephanie Fontaine Regional Director for Canada and the US, WEConnect International

Since joining WEConnect International in 2019, Stephanie has provided leadership for the Canadian and American markets. She works with local and global teams, community partners, and the Corporate Member Advisory Council to help women-owned businesses leverage certification and corporate supply chains for growth.

Marcia Mohammad Social MD

Marcia leads a full-service digital marketing agency that provides businesses with comprehensive digital marketing solutions. Whether through partnerships or training, Social MD helps businesses with social media needs, branding, campaign planning, and delivering continuous results. Marcia’s expertise ensures businesses achieve their best outcomes.

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Let’s create, collaborate, and champion diversity in the design and creative fields together!

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• Free street parking on Sherman Avenue North and Lansdowne Avenue
• Additional parking in the Cotton Factory parking lot, access is off of Lansdowne Avenue

Host or Publisher CoWork at The Cotton Factory