2025 Women's Event

This event brings together four inspiring local women entrepreneurs to share their real-world experiences of navigating the ever-changing tides of business. Through themes like looking at the big picture, finding safe harbours, directions for success, and sharing business resources, this event will highlight the challenges, opportunities, and strategies that come with leading in uncertain times.

From business and strategic planning to managing risk, spotting opportunities, and adapting to change, attendees will gain both validation—knowing they’re not alone—and motivation to try new approaches.

By hearing relatable success stories, women entrepreneurs will leave equipped with insights, resources, and renewed confidence to steer their own businesses forward with purpose.

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See below for speaker bios and agenda

Dr. Shyra Barberstock

Kebaonish Coffee & Teas Okwaho Equal Source

Dr. Shyra Barberstock is an entrepreneur, scholar, speaker, and podcast host. She is the CEO and co-founder of Okwaho Equal Source Inc., an Indigenous-focused consultancy, and Kebaonish Inc., an Indigenous and woman-led tea and coffee company headquartered in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario.

Shyra holds a Ph.D. in Geography and Planning from Queen’s University and is recognized nationally for her expertise in Indigenous social innovation, economic development, and procurement. She has led initiatives such as the Indigenous Climate Hub and Queen’s University’s Kwe-Biz program for Indigenous women entrepreneurs.

In 2024, she was the grand prize winner of Pow Wow Pitch, a prominent international Indigenous business pitch competition. She also co-hosts the Indigenous Climate Hub Podcast and is a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist at national and international conferences, where she shares her vision for Indigenous-led innovation and economic transformation. Shyra is Anishinaabe and a member of Kebaowek First Nation in Quebec.

Katrina MacDonald

Kasama Marketing

Katrina MacDonald is the co-founder and brand strategist at Kasama Marketing, where she helps owner-led businesses break through growth plateaus with strategy-first messaging that actually resonates. With a background in psychology and a gift for cutting through the noise, she brings clarity and confidence to every brand story.

Katrina champions female entrepreneurship as co-chair of Quinte Women in Business and serves on the Board of Directors for the Belleville Chamber of Commerce. Whether in the boardroom or on stage, she’s passionate about helping business owners be seen, heard, and confidently understood.

Alexandra Feswick

Fawn Over Market / Co-Owner Executive Chef

Alexandra Feswick is the co-owner of Fawn Over Market, a grocery and prepared food shop in Quinte West, Ontario, and a professional chef who has led the kitchens of notable restaurants in Toronto and Prince Edward County.

At Fawn Over Market, Alexandra’s focus is on developing the prepared food program, curating grocery offerings, interacting with customers and creating a unique experience for guests.

A chef for 15 years prior to opening Fawn Over Market, Alexandra began her training at George Brown Chef School in 2005. After relocating to Toronto, Alexandra began to impact the city’s culinary community at notable restaurants including Wine Bar, Brockton General, Samuel J. Moore and Executive Chef of the Drake Hotel and Drake Devonshire.

Rachel Yeager

Fawn Over Market / Co-Owner Director of Marketing

Rachel Yeager has over 20 years experience working in marketing and communications for respected Canadian organizations such as The Walrus Magazine, The Bishop Strachan School and Drake Hotel Properties, where she was the launch marketing manager for the Drake Devonshire. This was her formal introduction to professional networks in Prince Edward County and the Bay of Quinte, where she has been working on entrepreneurial ventures since 2018, most notably as co-founder of Fawn Over Market.

As Fawn Over Market's social media manager and virtual guest services associate, if you've placed a dinner order online or sent a message over Instagram, you have probably been in touch with Rachel. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Masters in Professional Communication from Royal Roads University.

Event Schedule:

12:45 pm – Mocktail Mingle & Digital Photo Booth
1:15 pm – Welcome from planning partners
1:20 pm – Panel Presentations
2:25 pm – Networking Break
2:55 pm – Question and Answer Period
3:50 pm - Door Prizes
4:00 pm – Farewell

Join us for an afternoon packed full of interesting stories, learning, connecting, and door prizes!