The Connector Next Door with Lisa Gareau
The Connector Next Door is your invitation to meet natural connectors here in Canada and all around world. Each one is an everyday event planner who works to create meaningful connections through the events they plan. Their stories are familiar, fun, and full of charm. Your host, Lisa Gareau, is a lifelong Event Planner and has been a Connection Strategy Coach since founding her company - Candy Event Consulting - in 2008. She knows events can become energized "connecting points" where communities can gather and grow and is helping planners create these connection points through The Connection Architect Program! If you are ready to build connection points through the events you plan, you can start by listening in as Lisa strikes up a conversation with today’s Connector Next Door.
The Connector Next Door with Lisa Gareau
Tracy Folorunsho-Barry, Career Strategist, Nurturing Leader, and Natural Connector
Tracy Folorunsho-Barry is a Career Strategist and Founder and CEO of Grow Women Leaders, helping immigrant women get hired and advance their careers.
She is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment, with a focus on immigrants and BIPOC women.
In 2017, through GROW Foundation, she launched Project150: Accomplished Immigrant Women in Canada and the Speak Out Women series.
Recognizing the gaps in empowerment, leadership, and career development services for immigrant women, she founded GROW Women Leaders in 2018.
With the GROW Digital Platform, they connect women with local and national companies, facilitating personal and professional growth.
In 2021, Tracy opened The GROW Space—a nurturing environment where success and community thrive.
At the heart of this space lies "Nurture," an ongoing co-creative support with amenities like training rooms, workstations, and event space, along with childminding services. Importantly, proceeds from Nurture directly support women at GROW Foundation.
Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to helping thousands of women access new opportunities and reach their full potential … and she’s only getting started!
You can connect with Tracy on LinkedIn HERE, learn more about GROW HERE, and follow GROW Women Leaders on their IG HERE.
Meaningful connections matter now more than ever!
Your community, clients, or customers are ready to connect. Are you ready to be their connector? Events can grow your business, create an impact in your community, or motivate a group around your ideas. The Connection Architect Course and Community is for the everyday event planner that is ready to create connections that matter.
Sound like you? Start building at www.TheConnectionArchitect.ca
The Connector Next Door is produced by www.CandyConsulting.ca
Are you planning or promoting events for your business, organization, or group? Reach out and book a 30-Minute Hello with podcast host, Candy Event Consulting Founder, and Connection Strategy Coach Lisa Gareau to share how you are creating connections through events!