Meet Your Host
Welcome to the Women Can Money Virtual Summit!
Hi! I’m Maria, mom, retired teacher, advice-only financial planner, and summit host. I recently retired from teaching to pursue financial planning.
I’m a total money nerd but realize that not everyone wants to talk about money all of the time. For some women, money is still taboo and uncomfortable.
My approach to financial planning is a blend of teaching and planning. My focus is to not only create a financial plan that works for your goals but to help you implement it as well.
Wanting to help women with their finances has been a big driver behind this summit. It’s time for Canadian women to have a safe place to learn from and with each other about money.
Meet Your Speakers
Crystal Kelly
Financial Wellness Through Separation & Divorce
Crystal Kelly is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. The primary mission of her independent financial planning practice, Amani Financial Inc., is to guide women to financial independence so that they can break the cycle of financial chaos and bring peace of mind to their lives. This is achieved through holistic, fee-for-service financial planning in the areas of cash flow management, investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance and risk management, tax planning and small business financial planning. Crystal also specializes in serving women transitioning from employee to self employed and women going through a separation or divorce and is a candidate for the Chartered Financial Divorce Specialist designation.
Debbie Stanley
10 Tips for Being an Executor
Debbie Stanley is a seasoned expert in estate
administration, holding designations as a Trust and Estate
Practitioner, Estate and Trust Professional, and Certified
Executor Advisor. She is the founder of ETP Canada and
the creator of the online course Executor Ready. Debbie’s
dedication to simplifying the estate process for Canadians
is evident in her work and outreach.
An active member of the Guelph Trillium Rotary Club,
Debbie has also been recognized as a Women of Influence
by the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. She regularly
contributes to MoneySense and has been featured in
prominent publications such as the Globe & Mail and the
Toronto Star.
Jenn Wolowich
Protecting & Growing Wealth for Families
Jenn is a Certified Financial Planner with a passion for helping women take control of their finances in a way that’s fun, approachable, and free from shame. She created Financial Fundamentals to provide the clear, simple financial guidance she once struggled to find. With a background in psychology and years of experience, Jenn knows that building wealth isn’t just about income—it’s about understanding how to keep more of what you make and creating systems that work for you.
As a mom of two, a lifelong money nerd, and an entrepreneur, Jenn is dedicated to helping women break through financial barriers and build wealth on their terms.
Jolie Viguers
Saving Without Sacrificing
Jolie is on a mission to make her clients more confident with their money. She works with women to understand their money stories and deep values, in order to achieve alignment with their spending and investing. Resolving the stress and frustration of debt and cash flow struggles and transforming that into sustainable plans makes for a big impact! Jolie is active in the Financial Independence community and her business is her passion project. She is also the leader of over 8000 at “Canadian Ladies Money Club” on Facebook, with a mission to normalize the conversations about money.
Jordan Farr
Breaking Free: Understanding & Overcoming Debt
Jordan Farr is a CPA, financial coach, and the founder of Aligned Finances, where she helps Canadians navigate personal finance in a values-driven, judgment-free way. After overcoming $60,000 in consumer debt, Jordan became passionate about financial literacy and now teaches others how to take control of their money. Through 1:1 coaching, workshops, and her DIY finance templates, Jordan empowers women to make informed financial decisions and create long-term wealth. Her mission is to make personal finance approachable, accessible, and aligned with each person’s goals. When she’s not coaching, you can find her managing rental properties, traveling, fostering a sweet pup, or enjoying time with her friends and family.
Mel Dorion
From Chaos to Clarity: Making Confident Family Money Decisions When Everything Feels Important
Mel Dorion is a financial coach, speaker, and Slow FI strategist who helps values-driven families create clarity and calm in their finances so they can confidently move toward their ideal life.
After a decade as a senior business analyst in the federal government, Mel designed her own Slow FI path and now works part-time in her purpose-driven business while enjoying more time for family, health, and adventure.
Through compassionate coaching and practical systems, she supports clients in reducing financial overwhelm, navigating competing priorities, and building sustainable plans for financial independence — without sacrificing joy in the present.
Meri-Li Forrest
Mastering Your Money as a Single Parent
Meri-Li Forrest, CFP®, CIM®, is a Certified Financial Planner and founder of Be Wealthy Financial Coaching. As an advice-only financial planner, she helps Canadians feel more confident and in control of their finances. By offering unbiased guidance, she supports clients in navigating financial decisions, planning for their future, and achieving their goals.
With over 25 years of experience in finance and wealth management, Meri-Li is passionate about simplifying financial concepts and developing clear, actionable steps. Her education-focused approach empowers individuals and couples to make great money decisions and build wealth with confidence.
Michelle Hung
Investing For Your Future
Michelle Hung is the author of The Sassy Investor and Investing for Teens: How to Save, Invest, and Grow Money.
Over the past eight years, she has taught thousands of people how to invest in the stock market and build lasting wealth.
A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and CFA charterholder, Michelle is currently a Senior Wealth Advisor at TriDelta Private Wealth. She specializes in helping high-net-worth Canadians, entrepreneurs, and retirees create meaningful, unbiased financial plans and investment portfolios to achieve their financial goals.
Parween Mander
Building Wealth as a Daughter of Immigrants
Parween is a South Asian money expert on a mission to provide honest and relatable financial coaching for women of color from immigrant upbringings through 1:1 coaching and mentoring. She’s built a net worth of $300,000 by the age of 30 and is on a mission to help other WOC overcome their financial traumas and build generational wealth.
Parween is the founder of the Wealthy Wolfe, holds the Accredited Financial Counselor – Canada® designation, and is a certified Trauma of Money Facilitator.
Ruthy Siemens
Teaching Teens About Finance
I’ve been a Registered Nurse for the past 20 years. More recently, in early 2020 I decided to combine my love of education and financial literacy to start a Financial Coaching business. I was fortunate enough to take my family and business on an adventure aboard a Medical ship in Africa from 2021-2022 where we served as volunteers and I was able to utilize both my nursing skills and provide financial teaching. I love guiding people towards their best financial life by helping them focus on their financial goals and priorities whether that’s working towards investing, saving or budgeting.
Shanna Liber
Family Protection 101: Insurance Strategies Every Woman Should Understand
As an Insurance Advisor at a family-run, B-Corp certified independant brokerage, I’m passionate about helping women and families simplify their insurance needs. With a focus on Life, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance, I take pride in guiding clients through the process and ensuring they only receive the coverage that truly fits their needs—no upselling, no unnecessary extras. I believe insurance should be straightforward and empowering, and something you feel good about purchasing. Outside of work, I’m an avid adventurer, often exploring mountain trails with my dog. I’m here to make insurance less intimidating and more accessible, helping you protect what matters most with clarity and confidence.
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