CELEBRATING THE HUMAN SPIRIT at Momondays!

It was one year ago this month that an awesome decision was made. To launch a new momondays location in London, Ontario. After living away from my hometown for over a decade and returning due to an illness in my family, I was craving a way to reconnect and make a difference in my community. That turned into a mission and I quickly realized that so many people are looking for their "fit". A way to know that they are valued and are wanted in their community.  So, Producer Victoria Craig and myself set out to make that difference and WooHoo!!! What a year this has been.

So what is momondays? 

Momondays is like an open mic night for professional speakers and interesting people like you and I with a great story and life lessons to share. Each show, the audience experiences five to six speakers who each share a 10-minute story. (no selling, no promoting, just
real, inspiring stories). Some are funny, some are thought provoking, and, of course, all motivating. Our crazy fun Half Time Game Show sponsored is  always a hoot with hundreds of dollars of prizes to be won.

Having entertained over 4000 attendees to date, our vibrant community is all about building new connections, cultivating new business opportunities and just plain enjoying relaxed good fun. 

On May 11th we celebrated our one year anniversary to 460 people. One year later, we proudly proclaim that we have become the region's largest attended monthly event and we also proudly hold the record for the largest audience in the momondays North American circuit. 

If you haven't experienced a momondays, come on out. We would love to meet you.  Many thanks to our Season Sponsors World Financial Group and London's Western Fair District, Half Time Show Sponsor, Studio H Artist Group, MT Printing Group, Pro MCDJ, MMC Productions, Paula Morand Enterprises and our fabulous momondays Production Team.  Without these amazing people and companies we wouldn't have the amazing experience that we do.

The second Monday of every month, advance tickets are $12 pp or a Branded table of 8 for $100  plus applicable taxes.
(At the Door $20 pp cash only but we often sell out!)

Doors open at 5pm for the best seats, drinks, yummy buffet for an optional $14.99 and ultimate schmooze time before the show! Show starts at 7pm.

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FEATURED SPEAKER: Monica Miatello, Pharmacist

Monica Miatello to be Featured Speaker at momondays London  June 8th, 2015

The Western Fair District Carousel Room at 900 King St. London

A Bit About Our Speaker: 

Monica is a 52 year old, postoperative transsexual woman. She transitioned in 1997 and had gender reassignment surgery in March 1999. She is a practicing pharmacist, father of two girls, stepmom to one son, performing drummer with "The Wives" and a motorcycle enthusiast. She has bene active in the political side of pharmacy as a pharmacy owner and was also an elite hockey player and coach.

Monica's story is entitled "Beyond the Shadow" 

For more info on Monica, find her at www.monicamiatello.com or on Twitter @transmoxy

You meet the nicest people at MoMondays!

For Tickets:  www.momondays.com/london 

FEATURED SPEAKER: Matthew Kennedy, Founder of Kennedy's Kridders

Matthew Kennedy to be Featured Speaker at momondays London  June 8th, 2015

The Western Fair District Carousel Room at 900 King St. London

A Bit About Our Speaker:

Matthew Kennedy, Owner of Kennedy's Kridders has been entertaining youth with exotic animals since he was 15 yrs old.  Matthew and is "Kridders" have performed at schools, fairs, conventions, campgrounds, mails nursing homes and birthday parties across southwestern Ontario.  He has been featured on Rogers Daytime, CTV and his potbellied Pig's YouTube Channel, "Penelope Pig In The City".

Matthew's story is entitled "See It, Believe It, Do It" 

For more info on Matthew, find him at www.kennedyskridders.com or on Twitter @mwtornado

You meet the nicest people at MoMondays!

For Tickets:  www.momondays.com/london 

FEATURED SPEAKER: Rigel Chiokis, Owner of Digital Ledgers

Rigel Chiokis to be Featured Speaker at momondays London  June 8th, 2015

The Western Fair District Carousel Room at 900 King St. London

A Bit About Our Speaker:

Rigel Chiokis is the Owner of Digital Ledgers, a bookkeeping and payroll service for small businesses. He also works with Helga, his common-law partner of 22 years, as distributors for Send Out Cards.  Rigel has worked in many careers; from soldier, to truck driver, office clerk and circuit board assembly. his hobbies include computer modeling and flying radio controlled aircraft.

Rigel's story is entitled "Simply Smashing" 

For more info on Rigel, find him at www.digitalledgers.com.

You meet the nicest people at momondays!

For Tickets:  www.momondays.com/london 

FEATURED SPEAKER: Carol Schulte, Founder of Spark Your Genius

Carol Schulte to be Featured Speaker at momondays London  June 8th, 2015

The Western Fair District Carousel Room at 900 King St. London

A Bit About Our Speaker: 
Speaker, trainer and certified coach, Carol is on a mission to empower people to live BIG lives (how many folks can say they've lived in an Ashram, shaved their head or bungee jumped naked?) no matter what life throws at them.  She holds a BFA in Theatre, an MA in Communication and is the Creator of Spark Your G.E.N.I.U.S - because your unique gifts need to be shared with the world.

Carol's story is entitled "Living BIG" 

For more info on Carol, find her at www.carolschulte.com or on Twitter @carolschulte_

You meet the nicest people at MoMondays!

For Tickets:  www.momondays.com/london 

FEATURED SPEAKER: Merri Macartney, Speaker, Author & Coach

Merri Macartney to be Featured Speaker at momondays London  June 8th, 2015

The Western Fair District Carousel Room at 900 King St. London

A Bit About Our Speaker: 

Merri Macartney, Founder of the Channel Changer is a dynamic international speaker delivering keynotes and workshops on embracing change to empower personal growth.  She is an author and coach providing strategies for business success.  Two practice marriages prepared Merri for married life with her husband of 22 years. 

Merri's story is entitled "Change that Channel" 

For more info on Merri, find her at www.merrimaccommunications.com or on Twitter @Speaker_merri

You meet the nicest people at MoMondays!

For Tickets:  www.momondays.com/london 

FEATURED SPEAKER: Kevin Cahill, Founder of Canadian Legacy Builder

Kevin Cahill to be Featured Speaker at momondays London  June 8th, 2015

The Western Fair District Carousel Room at 900 King St. London

A Bit About Our Speaker:

Kevin is the Founder of Canadian Legacy Builder. 
As an author, speaker and international inspirational luminary, Kevin's passion is encouraging individuals to start conversations towards being able to secure their lifestyles while they are alive and leave lasting legacies to the people they love and causes they believe in. He is the proud father of a 7 yr old son named Calvin.

Kevin's story is entitled "Gaining Clarity" 

After being featured as an International Inspirational Luminary for Inspiremetoday.com, Kevin set out to interview other people around the world about who inspired them to aim higher and dream larger. He was on a journey to learn about others but that road trip took a massive turn when he realized that rather than helping others shine their lights Kevin ended up bridging the gap between father and son.

For more info on Kevin, find him at www.claritybuilder.ca or on Twitter @cdnlegacybldr

You meet the nicest people at MoMondays!

For Tickets:  www.momondays.com/london 

FUELING SUCCESS - Hosting another successful event.

It's that time again. Another event my team has planned to lend our stage to some of our amazing colleagues and share some meaningful and useable information for fostering leadership excellence.   

There is nothing I love more, than hosting events that build community and make a difference.  The art of bringing together like-minded people who desire to improve, change and impact their world around them.

How fortunate am I to be able to share the stage with some shining examples of leadership excellence.  On May 12th, we will introduce you to Moe Vela from Washington, DC, a former Sr. Advisor to the White House, attorney, seasoned consultant and passionate entrepreneur as he now leads The Vela Group.  

Rick Spence, well known journalist for the National Post and Profit Magazine who was also was involved in helping to launch the very successful StartUp Canada Initiative shares his commitment to raising entrepreneurship as a solid strategy for Canadian growth and his view of how Canada will be impact in the future.   

Maureen Hagan, is one of Canada's fitness darlings, having served in a leadership position with GoodLife Fitness for 35 years and who now acts as a Global Fitness Ambassador as well as Vice President of Programs.   She still actively teaches classes and shares her passion of the importance of aging and fitness.  

As a Leadership Strategist and long time entrepreneur, keeping the passion for vision alive is so important. Learning to persevere as you lead your vision is equally challenging and exhilarating while understanding that consistency weighed against the tide of constant change is key to driving continued success.  Learning to balance the ebb and flow of daily pressures while continuing to fuel your talent, your resources and your bottom line are always areas that we can grow in.

Let FUEL be the starting point to investing into YOU.  Challenge yourself and connect with others to make an investment into growing your potential right where you are starting NOW!

wwwfuelleadership.ca

IT"S ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE - Moe Vela, Former Sr. Advisor to White House to speak at FUEL Leadership Conference.

Moe Vela is the President and Founder of The Vela Group and a former Sr. Advisor to the White House.  He joins the solid speaker lineup for the FUEL Leadership Conference on May 12th in London, ON.

It's All About Perspective 

"Learning to Triumph through Adversity and Uncover Opportunity"

Working in the White House for two terms has given Moe Vela a unique perspective in learning how to face intense pressure, never ending deadlines, conflicting personalities and opinions, all the while working to get the job done with success! 

Learning to lead effectively can only be fine tuned by allowing yourself to experience those trials and triumphs first hand. Moe will take you through his journey of gaining perspective as he made American history and changed the trajectory of his career.

www.fuelleadership.ca

MAKING IMPACT - Maureen Hagan to be Speaker at Fuel Leadership Conference on May 12th

Maureen Hagan, Global Fitness Ambassador for GoodLife Fitness

She has been named as one of the Top 20 Most Influential Women of 2014, a global ambassador on the benefits of exercise and living well.  Maureen "Mo" is the Vice President of Program Innovation and Fitness Development at GoodLife Fitness and CanFitPro. 

She is a popular motivational speaker, fitness columnist and author.  

She is an international award winning health and fitness professional who has been leading the fitness industry for over 25 years.  Passion and purpose coupled with perseverance and authentic leadership are the key qualities found in leaders who drive innovation and change.  

Hear from one of the "Top 20 Most Influential Women in Canadian Sport and Physical Activity" and who has done it and is still doing it - leading by example!  www.fuelleadership.ca

COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP - Dini Petty to Keynote at Fuel Leadership Conference on May 12th

Dini Petty, Canadian Celebrity to be Keynote Speaker at the Fuel Conference on the theme of Courageous Leadership.

Always inspiring with great food for thought! 

Stepping into the spotlight and leading the way takes courage and with courage comes uncertainty, failure, success and everything in between.   Our fears hold us back and when the What If’s come as they do for all of us, we do one of three things. Do nothing while praying somehow it will all work out. Charge forward or retreat in panic grabbing at straws, constantly changing direction. 

Dini’s has spent her life working with predominantly male leaders and have watched as their organizations collapsed, faltered badly as well as succeeded; all the while observing and learning through how it impacted their journey and ultimately her life. 

We most often consider leadership the skills needed to run large organizations or big projects and we forget that each one of us is a leader in every phase of our lives.  www.fuelleadership.ca