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The following are members of the Vars and Area Women’s Business Network. ​Click on the business name to link to additional information below.
​Arbonne
Avon
Co-operators
Creation Catou
Epicure
Financial Advisor Kimberley Smith
Fine Chocolates by Catherine
GelMoment
Graduit Thrivers Inc.
Horizon Coaching
Juanita MacDonald Taxes
Beverley McKiver, Piano Teacher
Mortgages by Lucy
Norbees
Norwex
One Earth
Pampered Chef
Partylite
Penny Lee Provost
​Seacret Direct
She's Got Leggz
Sipology by Steeped Tea
Tupperware
Watkins

Arbonne
Elisabeth Hill
​facebook.com/Elisabeth-Hill-Arbonne-Independant-Consultant-1722817051307126/
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Avon
Lise Bergeron-Ion, Independent Consultant
Limoges, ON

613-443-5868
lise.bergeron.ion@gmail.com
Fashion, Jewellery, Gift Items & Skin Care

Co-operators
Rachelle Lodge, CHS, EPC, Associate Financial Advisor
Rockland, ON

​613-612-1305 cell

​613-446-6400 office
rachelle_lodge@cooperators.ca
cooperators.ca

My focus is on helping self-entrepreneurs protect their business with the proper insurance coverage. 20 years in the insurance industry.

Creation Catou
Cathy Rousse, Independent Consultant
Finch, ON

​613-407-1207

cmrousse@gmail.com
partylite.biz/catou
facebook.com/relaxbycandlelight

Epicure
Anne Thibodeau, Epicure Consultant
Orleans, ON

anne@horizoncoachingsolutions.com
annethibodeau.epicure.com/en-ca
Facebook.com/horizoncoachingsolutions/
I discovered Epicure in 2011 and instantly fell in love! As a nutritionist and health coach, I truly appreciate the quality of these gluten and nut free, sodium and sugar conscious products. I encourage my clients from my health coaching practice to integrate Epicure in their kitchens so that they can easily prepare healthy and tasty meals, from raw to ready in under 20 minutes!

Life Insurance and Financial Advisor Kimberley Smith
Kimberley Smith, Life Insurance and Financial Advisor
Morewood, ON
​
​613-818-0278 cell
​613-448-1276 office

​ksmith@kimberleysmith.ca
kimberleysmith.ca

facebook.com/kimberleysmithchs
I will work closely with you to fully understand your specific situation and goals.

​Based on your needs, I’ll help you make informed insurance and financial choices to build your savings and protect what you save against unexpected events and to prepare financially for the future.
  • Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness/ Long Term Care Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Group Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Investments
  • RRSP
  • RRIF
  • TFSA
  • LIRA
  • Pensions
  • Annuities

Fine Chocolates by Catherine
Catherine ten Den
613 794-7718
finechocolatesbycatherine@email.com
​thomastreasures.com
FB: 
finechocolatesbycatherine
Fine Chocolates by Catherine is Belgian chocolate and speciaty baked goods. Thomas Treasures is comprised of various facets of fabric art from sewing to artisan bears to fabric sculptures and more.

GelMoment
Nathalie Creamer
613-794-7963
nathaliedupontcreamer@gmail.com
FB: NailCanada VIP Club
​One step, salon quality manicures that last 14-21 days.  No top coat.  No chemical smell.  Diamond hard finish in 45 - 60 seconds.  Check this out this 20 second video and then join my VIP Club on Facebook to learn more.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hziVZa9GMCY&feature=youtu.be

Graduit Thrivers Inc.
Liz M. Raymond
Co-Founder
Vars, Ontario

613-915-3727
liz@graduitthrivers.com
graduitthrivers.com
facebook.com/GradUitThrivers
instagram.com/graduitthrivers
linkedin.com/in/lizmraymond
Where mid-life women entrepreneurs in their early years of business come for tools, training and support building their business from the foundation up.

Horizon Coaching Solutions
Anne Thibodeau,
​Nutritionist, Personal Health Coach

Orleans, ON

anne@horizoncoachingsolutions.com
horizoncoachingsolutions.com
Facebook.com/horizoncoachingsolutions/
I am a nutritionist and health coach. I help people transform their habits so they can look, feel & perform better than ever!

Juanita MacDonald - Taxes
Juanita MacDonald,
​Professional Tax Consultant

Cheney, ON

613-324-1568
juanitastaxes@gmail.com
My main focus is personal and small business tax returns. 

Beverley McKiver
Beverley McKiver, Piano Teacher

613-852-2224

beverley.mckiver@gmail.com
beverleymckiver.com
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facebook.com/bevpiano
​I am a pianist and music educator near Carlsbad Springs, Ontario. I teach piano to students of all ages and am available as an accompanist and to play piano for weddings and special events.

Mortgages By Lucy
Lucy De Andrade, Mortgage Agent 

613-834-9714
613-899-3431 (cell)

​mortgagesbylucy@gmail.com
​invis.ca/brokers/LucyDe%20Andrade
facebook.com/mortgagesbylucy
Who you gonna call?? Mortgages by Lucy...

-buying a home- hating your neighbors?  need financing options?
-fixing your deck, replacing your windows, buying more toilet paper ?  need to refinance?
-want to know if you have equity you can borrow on your home?
-want to own a rental property and make your own pension plan - need to learn the next steps?
-banks telling you to get lost? needing extra help? private funding?

I can help you and your family with your mortgage needs. Whether you are buying a first home, buying a rental property, refinancing your existing home or needing private funds to secure your mortgage- call me. Help me help you.

Norbees
Barbara Hohenstein 
Navan, ON 

613-835-3538
613-620-3538

​barbarah@sympatico.ca
Beekeeper - local unpasteurized honey

Norwex
Jennifer Picard, Independent Consultant

613-798-6432
jennifer.picard@yahoo.ca
Environmentally friendly cleaning products for your house, vehicle, pets and more. Well known for our microfiber cloths that can clean your whole house/car with just water!

​Numerous products for your kitchen, bathroom, laundry, sports, skin and body! Contact me to learn more.



One Earth
Elaine Silverthorn, Senior Sales Consultant

613-552-1603
Nepean, ON
www.one1earth.com/elaine.silverthorn
www.facebook.com/elainesilverthorn1
One Earth, A Canadian family owned business, brings to market Fair Trade artisan products from family co-ops in 11 countries around the world. We have a store/workshop/warehouse in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Queen St. and sales consultants all across Canada. Products featured include organic teas, coffees, Peace Chocolates, woven accessories, jewellery, and argan oil products.

Pampered Chef
Jennifer Picard​, Independent Consultant

613-798-6432
jennifer.picard@yahoo.ca
pamperedchef.biz/jenniferpicard
facebook.com/PamperedChefJenniferPicard
How does Friends, Food & Free Products sound?

That's just one of the ways I can help you with my Pampered Chef business:
- amazing kitchen products
- simplify time spent in the kitchen or at the BBQ
- as a host, earn free products
- fantastic theme shows (BBQ parties, bridal showers, Dinner in no Time, Margaritas parties)
- invite your friends over to learn a new recipe & the opportunity to use our products

To host a party or see a catalogue, call me or visit my website.

Partylite
Cathy Rousse, Independent Consultant
Finch, ON

​613-407-1207

cmrousse@gmail.com
partylite.biz/catou
facebook.com/relaxbycandlelight
Party With The Best
Host a Partylite party with your family and friends and benefit from host rewards! Check out the host and guest specials online! Wow!

Penny Lee Provost
Speaker/Trainer/Wedding Officiant
​613-296-4078
hello@pennyleeprevost.com
pennyleeprevost.com
Mindset - Speaker: Under the umbrella of GradUit, we offer entrepreneurs opportunities for continued growth through Stepping Stones For Success. For women, we have a fun and FREE social platform that opens conversations through Storytellers in order to Thrive in life!

Movement - Trainer:
Moving "your body's way" to music is a fun and exciting experience I share at classes weekly. Science shows this helps you absorb and maintain new knowledge when you combine this habit/practice with learning!  As "The Dancing Motivator" I incorporate this experience at workshops and conferences to enhance benefits for all attendees.
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Magic - Wedding Officiant: I am a licensed clergy through All Seasons Weddings. Whether you want an English or French ceremony, traditional or contemporary, I help make your day a truly magical experience. Your wedding will be unique to you, your lifestyle, personalized to your complete satisfaction.

Seacret Direct
Penny-Lee Prevost, Independent Consultant
​Limoges, ON

613-296-4078 (cell)

​pennyleeprevost@gmail.com​
seacretdirect.com/pennyleep/en/ca/
Facebook Group: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/345189269643984/
I am a Seacret Agent, where I offer men and women the opportunity to sample our products at a Seacret WOW Experience.  I work with a HOST that shares our incredible Dead Sea mud mineral products with their friends for a fun and uplifting event along with our simple 7.2 nutritional health routine that dramaticly increases ones vitality!  Many of our products provide instant results which leaves people feeling more comfortable and confident in their skin. We often hear WOW!  WOW!  WOW! over and over again due to the instant changes that people see right before their eyes. Shop Seacret Direct as a VIP with me!

She's Got Leggz
Elaine Silverthorn
Independent Fashion Stylist
Ottawa, Ontario

613-552-1603
elaine.silverthorn@sympatico.ca
elainesilverthorn.shesgotleggz.ca
facebook.com/elainesilverthornindependentstylist
StylingJustforYou VIP Group
She's Got Leggz, Canadian, 100% women-owned, designs exclusive patterns and yoga waistbands for very soft leggings and brings coordinating tops and accessories. Add comfort and style to your wardrobe. No territorial restrictions. We sell to all parts of Canada and USA with shipping from Burlington, Ontario.

Sipology by Steeped Tea
Nancy Larrivee
Independent Consultant
Embrun, Ontario

613-462-5774
ndlarrivee@gmail.com
sipology.com/en-ca?u=nancylarrivee
facebook.com/groups/940183753446873
We are a Canadian company specializing in high-quality, ethically sourced loose-leaf tea and teaware. We offer a variety of tea types ensuring there is something for everyone. With our Heal-Thy Self products, we offer a powerful line of medicinal herbs in the form of tea and essential oils as well as vitamin and mineral boosters (all are approved by Health Canada and the U.S. FDA).

Tupperware
Tacha Lehouillier, Director
Vars, ON

613-325-7884

tupperwaretacha@gmail.com
tupperwaretacha.ca

facebook.com/tupperwaretacha
My journey....I joined, yep for the discounts...then I fell in love with people and my team....I was already in love with the products. xoxo And now almost 2 yrs in, I have earned a vehicle, trips, cash and so many amazing friends and what I call family!

Watkins
Linda Trudeau, Independent Consultant
St-Isidore, ON

613-720-4697

clemandlinda@yahoo.com
https://www.watkins1868.com/consultant/lindatrudeau​
www.facebook.com/lindatrudeaunaturals359763
Watkins provides quality products for your home. Some of the new products are organic spices. There are other new products coming this year.

Contact me for all of your Watkins needs.

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​The Vars & Area Women's Business Network (VAWBN) meets the 2nd Tuesday morning & the last Wednesday evening of each month.
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