Fresh Idea Collective

02/02/2025

How do you define “good company”? For me, it’s gathering regularly with real women facing real challenges. 👭

It’s open and authentic conversations that lead to meaningful growth. 🌱

It’s supporting each other’s dreams with no judgment. ✨

It’s laughter that heals and encourages, even through tough times. 💖

It’s creating a safe space where we can show up fully, flaws and all. 🫶

It’s about valuing diverse individuals and perspectives, knowing that together we all grow stronger. 🌍

Want to find good company 🌟 with the women creatives and entrepreneurs of Fresh Idea Collective?

Visit https://www.freshideacollective.com/events to get involved today!

02/01/2025

A great afternoon learning about Iris Collective Stratford at The Local Community Food Centre. ❤️

02/01/2025

📣 Hey, fabulous ! Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for our first-ever Women's Trivia Night taking place on Thursday, March 6th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Brch & Wyn in Downtown Stratford in celebration of International Women’s Month.

Here is your ticket link: https://tinyurl.com/25v86xty
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✨ Space is limited to 45 women, so grab your ticket early (and spread the word)!
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Brch & Wyn is known for their awesome trivia nights. 📚 Whether you’re a trivia pro or just looking to have fun, we can’t wait to laugh and learn together as we test our knowledge of women’s history and pop culture.
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Don’t worry if you’re not a trivia buff! Teams will be randomly selected, so we'll get to mix, mingle, and pool our wisdom in a fun, low-stress environment.
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The winning team (and runners-up) will even get to take home a special prize! 🏆

Make new connections and boost your business visibility with our Sharing Table (designed especially for your business cards or promotional leave-behinds).
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And did we mention the delicious shareable grazing boards? 🧀 🍇 Nom nom nom! A cash bar will also be available.
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✨ Don’t miss out – tickets for this event will sell out quickly.
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See you there!

Join us for a fun, stress-free night of trivia, networking, and prizes as we celebrate International Women’s Month in downtown Stratford!

01/31/2025

Looking forward to this! ✨

Meet the Lineup for Fall In Love With Your Business Again Challenge 2025! 💖

This time of the year is tough. And as a small business owner or solopreneur it can be extra tough.

I know I'm feeling it and so many of the women in my circles are too. This challenge is a time for us to come together and take agency over ourselves and our businesses.

This year's theme is: The Power of the Reframe. I can't not understate the privilege I feel to have five incredible women and powerful business owners join us to share their expertise for a full five days.

Meet this year’s amazing lineup:

🌟 Jackie of : Jackie will kick off the week with a powerful women’s circle, helping us align our energy, creativity, and well-being with our business goals.

🌟 Hadriana Leo, : Hadriana is here to help you rethink pricing and financial success—moving beyond ‘deserving’ and ‘worthiness’ to strategies that actually bring in profit.

🌟 Kerry Ramsay, & : Kerry is returning to help us reframe networking, making connection-building feel natural and meaningful (even for introverts!).

🌟 Marta Skalski, Holistic Therapist & Coach: Marta will help us break through subconscious blocks and reframe limiting beliefs so we can show up fully in our businesses with confidence and authenticity.

🌟 Michele Venema, : Closing out the week, Michele will guide us through EFT Tapping techniques to help us process emotions, shift our perspectives, and reconnect with the passion behind our work.

Together, these speakers will help us feel lighter, think bigger, and fall in love with our businesses again.

📅 When: February 10–14 9:00-10:00am

🕘 Where: Online (Replays will be available)

📩 Sign up at the link in bio!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💡✨

01/29/2025

This morning I was coaching an entrepreneur on how to balance her time and grow her business. 🪴 And once again, the solution quickly became clear: focus is everything.

I can’t wait to share with you the mindset shift we discussed on our call today during my upcoming EDIT TO ELEVATE Virtual Masterclass on Sunday, Feb. 9th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm via Zoom.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/2d8fnsdj for details and reserve your spot today!

01/28/2025

Happiness is connecting with a group of powerhouse women on a Mastermind call on a snowy January afternoon... so inspiring!❤️❤️❤️

01/24/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! 📣 Tickets go on sale on Saturday, Feb. 1st for our first-ever Women’s Trivia Night to be held on Thursday, March 6th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Brch & Wyn in Downtown Stratford!

This fun and interactive evening is a great opportunity to connect with other local women entrepreneurs (teams will be randomly selected at the event) PLUS enjoy delicious grazing platters, prizes and more!

Not on our email list yet? 📬 Message us now so you don’t miss out when tickets go on sale.

We hope to see you there!

01/21/2025

We've got some HOT news for all you fabulous during the coldest week of the year! 🔥 Tickets are now available for EDIT TO ELEVATE, the results-driven Virtual Masterclass for women entrepreneurs who want to refine their business focus to unlock their next level of success. 🔥

Click here to reserve your spot now: https://tinyurl.com/2d8fnsdj

This 90-minute online session is designed to help you focus your efforts so you can concentrate on what is truly driving new (and repeat) sales.

By identifying what’s working and eliminating what’s not, you’ll walk away with a clear path forward that unlocks sustainable growth.

In this interactive masterclass, you will learn how to:

🔥 Establish your most profitable revenue streams and offers
🔥 Evaluate your high-impact activities
🔥 Eliminate your time-wasting tasks (no apologies necessary)

At the end of this masterclass, you will:

🔥 Walk away with a 3-point action plan to begin refining your business
🔥 Connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs and raise your business profile
🔥 Learn from an experienced business mentor and coach who will guide you through proven methods for finding clarity and growth

Reserve your spot today for EDIT TO ELEVATE – and let’s refine our focus to achieve our business goals together!

About the Presenter:

Kerry Ramsay is a former 15-year marketing professor and current business mentor for women entrepreneurs. She is the founder of the Stratford-based Fresh Idea Collective which offers sold-out monthly meet-ups, 3-month Masterminds and one-on-one mentorship for women (both in-person and online).

Kerry also oversees the Women's Entrepreneurship Strategy for Queen's University, a position she has held since January 2020.

In addition to her passion for championing women-owned businesses, she is a mom of two, and has been married to her university sweetheart for the past 28 years.

01/21/2025

The temperatures were low outside, but spirits were high inside at today’s Find Your Focus Idea Lounge held at The Salt Cabin in Downtown Stratford. ❤️ Thank you to all of the remarkable women who attended this event!

Special thanks to Elizabeth Smith for hosting us in her beautiful space, to Karen Hartwick of Tealeaves Tea Tasting Bar for providing us with a fabulous winter tea bar, and to Sirkel Foods! for the delicious treat buffet. 😋

I challenge everyone who attended today’s event to keep their 2025 business “wish” close throughout the year — and stay tuned for the 90-Day Nudge to follow from your accountability partner!

Here’s to fresh business outlook in 2025! 🧁

01/17/2025

Hey, fabulous ! Tickets go on sale this Tuesday, Jan. 21st for a 90-minute “Edit to Elevate” Virtual Masterclass led by Fresh Idea Collective founder Kerry Ramsay. 🚀 Join us via Zoom to refine your business focus and unlock next-level results!

🗓 Date: Sunday, February 9th
⏰ Time: 6 PM - 7:30 PM (via Zoom)
🎟 Tickets: $27 + HST (plus Eventbrite fees)

This is a great opportunity to reflect on your business activities for 2025, to ensure you’re optimizing your time and energy for maximum impact.

Stay tuned and get ready to grab your spot early!

✨ Let’s elevate together!

01/10/2025

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! ✨ Join us on Feb. 23rd from 2 pm - 4 pm for a cozy Sunday afternoon at Zenfire Pottery & Mercantile in downtown St. Marys! Get your creative juices flowing as we connect and create with other amazing women entrepreneurs.

🔗 WAIT LIST: https://tinyurl.com/5ysw3byd

You'll have the chance to make your own business card holder from clay, guided by the talented Angela Patterson, owner and founder of Zenfire Pottery. And if you have a rubber business stamp, bring it along and stamp your logo right into your piece! ✨

Bonus: You'll also get to take home a special ceramic
gift made by Angela herself.

🎉 Refreshments provided by Country Roots Fresh Market in St. Marys (thanks, Sarah Nairin!) 🍪

It’s a perfect opportunity to create, connect, and have fun with like-minded women entrepreneurs! 💪 But hurry—space is limited!

Big thanks to the Scotiabank Women Initiative for supporting this event. 💕

We hope to see you there!

01/08/2025

Looking to level up in 2025? 🍋 Here are 5 simple ways YOU can get involved with the Fresh Idea Collective community of women entrepreneurs, creatives + leaders! www.freshideacollective.com

01/06/2025

Hey, fabulous ! 🍋 A quick heads-up that tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 10th for our February event! Space is limited, so this event will sell out fast...

Join us for a creative Sunday afternoon on Feb. 23rd from 2 pm - 4 pm with Angela Patterson, owner of Zenfire Pottery & Mercantile in Downtown St. Marys. ☀️

You’ll get to hear the story behind Angela’s business, make new connections PLUS create your very own (simple) crafted pottery piece.

You’ll also receive a special gift created by Angela herself!

Refreshments will be provided by Country Roots Fresh Market in St. Marys.

It’s the perfect way to spend a winter afternoon in the company of other women entrepreneurs. ☕️

Mark your calendar and set your alarm for this Friday when tickets go on sale!

01/04/2025

As business owners, we’re more than just entrepreneurs—we’re also storytellers. 📚 Your business has a narrative that’s shaped by your own values, mission, and the impact you have on your clients, customers and community.

The way you craft and communicate your business story is crucial to building trust, creating connections, and inspiring loyalty.

As you reflect on the past year, consider what your business story has been — and how you want to evolve it in 2025.

Need support? Reach out to me today and let’s book a mentorship package that’s the right fit for YOUR business story.

With 25 years of brand storytelling experience, I can help you get clear on your business story and craft a compelling narrative that resonates with your audience, increases your visibility, and drives meaningful engagement across your communication platforms.

Let 2025 be the year you write a chapter that not only resonates with your audience, but also brings your business closer to the success you’ve always imagined.

Happy storytelling! 📕

Photo cred: Selena Jones

01/01/2025

Happy new year — so glad we’re connected! 🥳 This is your year to shine…

12/31/2024

Curious about what you can look forward to as you grow your business circle in the new year? 🍋 Click on the blog post below to check out your networking horoscope for 2025!

How does your horoscope align with your expectations for 2025? Let us know your thoughts...

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Find out your networking horoscope based on your unique personality and character traits.

12/29/2024

Where are my planners at? 🙋🏽‍♀️ Block the dates below for our first six events of 2025. I hope you can attend every single one! Details to follow…

P.S. Save $5 on your first 5 event tickets of 2025 PLUS head to the front of the ticket line (no more wait lists) by purchasing your 2025 Ticket Bundle before December 31st. Message for details.

12/27/2024

Hey, fabulous ! Did anyone else see the movie “Wicked” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo this holiday season? 🍿 WOW! Here are 5 of my favourite Elphaba quotes from the movie and the simple business lessons we can take from them:

Quote: “I don’t cause commotions. I am one.”
Lesson: Never be afraid to disrupt your industry.

Quote: “Everyone deserves a chance to fly.”
Lesson: Success is yours for the taking; don’t let anyone hold you back.

Quote: “Think of what we could do together.”
Lesson: Collaboration will take you far.

Quote: “It’s not about doing what’s right. It’s about doing what’s necessary.”
Lesson: Change happens when we decide it’s up to us.

Quote: “Unlimited, together we’re unlimited.”
Lesson: Connect to thrive!

Here’s to an unlimited new year of doing life and business… together!