CreativeMornings Ottawa is excited to partner with CBC Ottawa and the National Arts Centre for a keynote talk and panel discussion on how transformative change can extend from the ripple of simple, small actions.

The event, taking place virtually on March 26, 2021 at 11:30 a.m., celebrates the CreativeMornings for the month: ripple.

The event will feature a keynote talk from Wendy Knight Agard, who will share insight into the less obvious ways we can have a profound ripple effect and understand the dance between intellect, emotions and igniting our personal power.

Then CBC Ottawa’s Robyn Bresnahan will lead a conversation with four women who are raising their voices as leaders in business, community and activism.

Guests Pearly Pouponneau, Veronica Roy, Sisi Akhigbe and Jace Meyer will share with us how they are each harnessing the power of their own ripple effect to shape a new way forward and create actionable solutions to drive meaningful progress for the next generation.

The event will also feature a musical performance from Angelique Francis, who is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, Folk, Jazz, Gospel and Rock.

(See below for more information on our speakers).

This event is part of CBC Ottawa’s In Her Words series that was launched on International Women’s Day 2021.

Why ripple?

Because everything you do has the power to create its own ripple effect. Like an object breaking the water’s surface, our actions can cause a series of ever-expanding waves of impact stretching far beyond our individual reach.

Whether we theorize it with dominos, snowballs, or butterflies – it’s about momentum, and as momentum builds, even the smallest actions can end up having a profound impact.

One voice can inspire a movement, a single act of kindness can save a life. No matter how minuscule it may seem in the moment, what you do matters.

This month, we invite you to pay attention to your personal ripple effect. To examine how your impact expands beyond your inner circle and find ways to pay positivity forward. If you’re feeling brave, this month can be a time to explore the depths of your world. Dare to plunge below the surface and invite deeper connection in.

Looking to register for this event?

Free registration opened on Friday, March 19 at 11 a.m. Click here to get your free tickets!

Keynote speaker: Wendy Knight Agard

Wendy Knight Agard is an Everyday Genius and Doctor of Heilkunst Medicine who enjoys helping others develop as leaders from the inside out.

Panel moderator: Robyn Bresnahan

Robyn Bresnahan is the host of Ottawa’s most-listened to radio program, Ottawa Morning on CBC Radio One 91.5FM.

Panelist: Veronica Roy

Executive Director at House of PainT, festival coordinator at the Digi60 Filmmaker’s Festival, burlesque performer and storyteller, non-binary woman.

Panelist: Pearly Pouponneau

Pearly is host of the incredibly tenacious “The Diatribe Podcast”, a space carefully crafted by Pearly that is full of raw, unfiltered conversations. Pearly is also the founder of community resource “Colours of Mama”, a safe, inclusive space for BIPOC parents to connect and find local resources.

Panelist: Jace Meyer

Jace Meyer is a Métis mother, social entrepreneurship educator, speaker coach, and artist currently living on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples.

Panelist: Sisi Akhigbe

Sisi Akhigbe is a passionate, young black woman, and the founder of Impact Black Global, a non-profit organization that works to connect Black youth to resources and support.

Performer: Angelique Francis

Angelique Francis is a versatile and exceptionally gifted musician with talent that is way beyond her years.