Meet the Owner & Licensee ~ Melissa Shannon
A happy wife to a wonderful hair stylist husband, I am a Work-A-Home Mom with two beautiful little girls ages 3.5 and 5 years old.
I decided to sign on as Etobicoke Mompreneurs is because I love where I live, I love that it is very family oriented. In our businesses the kids are involved, the dads are involved and even the grandparents. From helping with events to babysitting.
My breakthrough was leaving my 9-5 job . I am now able to spend more time with my family. Pick up my kids from school. Be available for them while in their early years.
I organize networking events to get Local Women in Business and Mompreneurs connected.
I love helping other Mompreneurs getting started with their business and supporting each other in the community.
“Melissa works above an beyond not only co-ordinating her annual Mompreneur Showcase/Mom2Mom Sale, but local networking events for her members.
She continually connects businesses together in person or online (via social media). She supports her members with workshop to help them improve their businesses.” October 28, 2012
1st Doris Chung, Print Consultant and Designer, Publisher Production Solutions
was with another company when working with Melissa at Etobicoke Mompreneurs
“Melissa is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is flexible, willing and provided great resources to TimBUKtu Indoor PlayLand. I, like many of the attending mothers, look forward to Melissa’s monthly Networking Meet-Ups at TimUKtu.” June 26, 2012
1st Valerie G. Sist, Owner/Operator, TimBUKtu Indoor PlayLand
was with another company when working with Melissa at Etobicoke Mompreneurs
“Melissa is a non-stop networker who comes up with nifty ideas all of the time! She’s a perfect mompreneur and it was no surprise that she added “Etobicoke Mompreneur” on her list of work and responsibilities!
As a business owner of The Busy Genie indoor playgrounds, I have been very pleased with partnering up with Melissa as her sponsor for several events she has put together…and will continue to do so! Awesome energy and tireless networker!” May 24, 2012
1st Hanna Guerra, Owner and Creative Director, The Busy Genie Play & Learning Centre
was with another company when working with Melissa at Etobicoke Mompreneurs
“Melissa is THE Networking Diva. She puts a tremendous amount of energy and passion into her events and they are always a success. Having Melissa as a contact is of great value as she is very accommodating and open minded towards new business ventures, ideas and other opportunities. She is always willing to help you expand including via cross promotion. I also had her as a spa guest once and the pleasure was all mine. What an amazing person to know both personally and business wise.” May 3, 2012
1st Heebah Muzaffar, Owner of Bravura Spa At Home, Aesthetics Consultant & Spa Therapy Conniosseur, Bravura Spa At Home
was with another company when working with Melissa at Etobicoke Mompreneurs
About Us
Welcome to Etobicoke Mompreneurs!
As a woman living in today’s fast-paced, career driven society, it can be difficult to ‘have it all’; the loving family, a flourishing career and financial stability. More often, women are choosing to stay at home after having children, or becoming entrepreneurs and working for themselves, giving up the careers that take them away from their home and their family. Therefore, many of these women venture into the business world, where they really can “have it all”.
Etobicoke Mompreneurs is a small group of like-minded female entrepreneur enthusiasts who have decided that they want to have it all and are on a mission to help other women achieve their same goals. As the founder of the Etobicoke Mompreneurs, a branch of Ontario Mompreneur Showcase Group Inc. (o/a Ontario Mompreneurs Group), we strive to give business women a platform where they can network with other female entrepreneurs and local businesses, and provide events where they can showcase their talents.
We want to help mompreneurs gain the tools to establish themselves in their local communities as well as online. We will work with you to showcase your business and/or brand through our networks and platforms. Our Etobicoke Mompreneur Showcase is an excellent avenue for you to highlight your talents, and the connections made through these events as well as monthly meet-ups can help you meet the goals you set for yourself when venturing into the business world.
We look forward to connecting with you in person or online and discussing how we can help you!
Our Mission Statement
Etobicoke Mompreneurs is here to support, educate, and empower moms in business. We are dedicated to bringing the businesses and talents of Mompreneurs and female entrepreneurs into recognition for our collective community. Our network encourages and facilitates:
- Connecting members to other women and businesses in the community
- Providing affordable ways for members to promote their businesses
- Advocating for members and all mompreneurs within the community
- Presenting opportunities to raise awareness and funding for local charitable organizations
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