Our Leadership Team

I am a wearer of many hats, with a passion to help others both personally and professionally. I am a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy® and Hypnotherapy, a mom of two beautiful children. I am the 2019 recipient for Woman of Worth's Business Mom of the Year. I am the owner of Connect Now Business Network. What we ultimately get out of this industry - any industry - is what we put into it. That’s why our websites last longer between redesigns than industry standard. That's why the people in our networking circle form such powerful bonds with each other, and are there to support one another in our growing businesses. We care, and we put our all into everything we do.

Adrian Starks is an international speaker, author, coach and the founder of Champion UP®. He shares the champion up movement with 16 years in the human development and achievement field, while earning a B.S. degree in Exercise Science. To overcome difficult challenges, Adrian discovered that to start winning in life, changes had to occur with a set system in place to help condition habits and behaviours for lasting change. His mission is to help those feeling stuck, scared, lost or unfulfilled to create a life of meaning and fulfilment by offering courageous solutions of change to up-level creativity and make an impact in one’s world.

Hello!  I am the owner and operator of Chewie Media Inc. with my partner, Katie (who is also owner of the Connect Now Business Network).  It is a digital marketing and design agency based out of Chilliwack, British Columbia and Brooks, Alberta.  I am a full-stack website developer and designer by trade and have a Bachelor of Science in Interactive Arts to show for my four jam-packed years at SFU Surrey.  I would have to say that I enjoy being an entrepreneur, almost as much as I enjoy designing and building unique websites for companies.  Having the freedom to tackle problems and find solutions correctly is an amazing feeling and getting great feedback from those clients makes it all that much sweeter.  When I am not digging through lines of code or aligning pixels in the perfect order, I am chasing after my two children, playing board games, or tinkering with the latest technology that crosses my desk.

Denise Belisle is Wellness Coach & Serenity Expert who is fiercely committed to guiding busy Business Women to identify the true reasons why they have so much stress in their lives. She will design a personalized plan so they can live a long and productive life without worrying about falling apart and losing everything. Denise’s path to becoming a Serenity coach became clear several years ago. As a young adult, she vows to never grow old. She did not think she was invincible; on the contrary, she was always looking for the best way to live her life and stay young and healthy. It became clear to her that helping others living a healthy and vibrant life was the best way to do the same for herself. Over time she became the go-to person among her peers when it came to reducing stress and living a healthy life. It just became inevitable that she would do this for a living. She strongly feels that this was her destiny.

My passion for travel and exploring new places, together with my enthusiasm for helping others realize their own travel dreams, brought me to the travel industry in 2019. I truly believe that I will be able to provide you with great customer service and the best price possible for your next adventure. Whether you are looking to relax on a Hawaiian beach, play the slots in Vegas, check out your favourite band in any world-class city, explore the cobbled streets of Europe, eat your way through the local markets in Asia, or visit wherever else is on your bucket list, I can take you there! I am dedicated to making your next vacation better, and more memorable, than you’ve ever dreamed possible. The world is a big place. Let's explore!

Hello! My work day has me assisting clients in WOWing their brand through unique-to-them Promotional Products: It can be for special events, thank you gifts, client appreciation, and the list goes on! I enjoy connecting business owners via my vast network, LOVE my position as Leader with CNBN. I volunteer with @SBofT on the Youth Team which I find very rewarding. Baking is one of my favourite hobbies - some of my clients can attest to that! I enjoy nature, music and most of all, spending time with my two amazing sons. I look forward to spending time with you at upcoming Connect Now events - how can I help YOU?

Ashley Doan is a Jane-of-all-Trades copywriter, editor, and content marketing consultant who helps busy business owners by turning letters and words into copy that will drive traffic to their website or social channels, and ultimately lead to increased sales. As an entrepreneur and owner of WriterGal Marketing Services, she knows how many hats business owners wear, and she’s happy to take at least one off your head: your content marketing. Another big part of her life is her family. She’s a wife, mother of 3 (2 kids and a Jack Russell), and an awesome gal! In her spare time she loves to bake, make crafts, and travel with her family!

I'm an Insurance Advisor with Penncorp La Capitale specializing in Accident and Sickness Disability Insurance for Self Employed Individuals and Business Owners. With a personal and professional history in the Health and Wellness Industry, Graphic Design, Marketing and Business Development for Small Businesses, Real Estate and Financial Services I feel I have a unique approach to customizing strategies and coverage for my clients specific needs. My goal is to make sure you and your family are protected when you need it the most and also to keep long range success and personal well being in mind. Integrity and relationships are very important to me, I am open minded, a realist and committed to building community and referral networks.