Laura Bruno is a Registered Psychotherapist and Somatic Breathwork Practitioner who helps people heal by coming home to their bodies. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in supporting individuals to release stored stress, regulate their nervous system, and step into a more grounded, confident version of themselves. Laura blends science-based therapeutic tools with powerful somatic practices, guiding people out of fear and into embodied, meaningful action. Her work is rooted in a simple but transformative truth: when the body feels safe, anything becomes possible.

Talk: From Fear to Fearless

We often get stuck in our heads—overthinking, doubting ourselves, and letting fear quietly shape what we believe is possible. From Fear to Fearless explores how reconnecting with the body can dissolve those mental roadblocks and unlock deeper clarity and courage. Through the lens of nervous system safety, somatic cues, and grounded presence, Laura shares how shifting from “mind mode” to “body mode” empowers entrepreneurs, healers, and creators to take bold, aligned action. Participants will leave with practical tools and a renewed sense of possibility—feeling clearer, more confident, and ready to step into their next chapter with fearlessness and embodiment.

Michelle Hillier is a nationally recognized speaker, TEDx presenter, author, and movement strategist with over 25 years of experience helping people reconnect to themselves through breath, movement, and somatic awareness. Her work is rooted in lived experience: after navigating burnout, a double hip replacement, and her journey into sobriety, Michelle shed the performative mask she had worn for years. In rebuilding her body and her life, she discovered her inner flame of authenticity—and from that place, she created Breath+Fire, a transformative approach to nervous system regulation, resilience-building, and embodied self-leadership.

Today, Michelle leads immersive experiences for schools, universities, and organizations across Canada, guiding people to regulate stress, reconnect to their truth, and remember that they can’t get it wrong. Her presence is both grounding and energizing, inviting others to rise from within.

Talk: Awaken Your Flame

In a world where constant pressure, burnout, and self-comparison dim our inner spark, Awaken Your Flame offers a powerful return to self. Through breath, movement, and somatic awareness, Michelle guides attendees to remember what it feels like to be fully alive in their own skin.

This talk blends practical nervous system tools with heartfelt storytelling, helping participants reset stress, reconnect to purpose, and lead—and live—from a place of authenticity. Michelle’s hope is that each person walks away grounded yet lit up, with a renewed sense of vitality and the embodied knowing that their inner flame never left… it simply needed space to rise again.

Andrea France is the founder of Moms Niagara Inc., a thriving community built from her personal desire for deeper connection, meaningful support, and spaces where both moms and their little ones could truly enjoy themselves. As a mother of four under the age of 6.5—including twins—Andrea knows firsthand the beautiful chaos, the exhaustion, and the limitless strength that parenthood reveals.

Beyond her role as a community builder, Andrea is a multi-award-winning group fitness instructor and yoga teacher, a certified yogi and barre enthusiast, and a proud recipient of Niagara’s 40 Under 40 award for her impact in supporting women and mothers across the region. With a B.A. in Kinesiology from Western University and a Doctor of Naturopathy from CCNM, she blends science, wellness, and lived experience to uplift and empower the people she serves.

Andrea is passionate about in-person connection and virtual support alike—always striving to create environments where women feel seen, understood, and strengthened.

Talk: Going For It!
Motherhood often comes with the belief that dreams must be paused or put aside—but Andrea’s journey proves the opposite. In her talk, Going For It!, she shares how becoming a mother ignited her drive, sharpened her intuition, and motivated her to bring bold ideas to life.

Andrea explores how challenges, limitations, and the busy realities of parenting can actually become catalysts for growth and creativity. Her message is simple yet powerful: there is no “perfect time”—the time is now.

Attendees will leave feeling inspired, motivated, and grounded in the knowledge that if women in similar circumstances can build, grow, and thrive, they can too.