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What’s something you’re working on right now that excites you?
Allied Therapy is thrilled to be supporting adults with ADHD through a new pilot with NSHA. We’ve developed a program that offers free, practical support to anyone in Nova Scotia who can benefit through direct access to Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts. Seeing the early impact has been incredibly energizing.
What’s been one of the biggest lessons from your professional journey?
The power of having a clear “Why.” When your business is deeply aligned with your values, decisions become easier, momentum builds, and the right opportunities have a way of showing up.
What does being part of WMI Alumni mean to you?
It means being surrounded by remarkable perspectives, hard-earned experience, and genuine support as my company continues to scale. I’ve learned so much from my forum ELP17 already, and I’m grateful for the chance to keep learning from the board and the broader community.
Any advice you’d give to fellow members navigating growth or change?
Be kind to yourself when things get messy and don’t hesitate to lean on your forum. That’s what they’re there for.
Just for fun: What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
I’m surprisingly competitive when it comes to board games, friendly but definitely competitive. I keep a full toy library at the clinic, which conveniently means I can “practice” anytime I want. Challenge me if you dare.
I’d love to connect with other members about…
I’d love to connect with other members about innovation, operational efficiency (my love language), and ensuring Atlantic Canadians have meaningful access to healthcare.
What’s something you’re working on right now that excites you?
We are currently building out a solid IPP/IBP process for defense related projects in the country to stay ahead of the coming demand.
What’s been one of the biggest lessons from your professional journey?
Growing too fast and not having a clear financial plan in place for that growth. Comparing the pros and cons of being an in community based Indigenous owned business.
What does being part of WMI Alumni mean to you?
It was an interesting opportunity to be among other advanced entrepreneurs. As an Indigenous entrepreneur its hard-to-find tables as these where learning can be reciprocal.
Any advice you’d give to fellow members navigating growth or change?
Reach out to the unlikely mentors, you never know what you could learn from their journey that could help yours.
Just for fun: What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
I have anxiety when flying, which is a huge part of my work. So, I have mastered falling asleep fast.
One thing I wish other members knew about my business is…
I think as a business called Indigevisor, it may confuse potential clients into thinking we only work with Indigenous clients. But it's actually the opposite.
I’d love to connect with other members about…
Learning about how we could be of service and vice versa. I love learning more about the business community.
What’s something you’re working on right now that excites you?
Launching WMI’s expanded vision for the future. Building on a strong 18-year foundation, we’re creating new supports, learning channels, and opportunities for deep connection across the membership. We’re expanding partnerships, enhancing capacity, and growing our reach – and, together, we’re going to do an incredible amount of good.
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I believe WMI can and should be at the centre of business leadership and entrepreneurial development in Atlantic Canada.
And, when we look back in a few years, I believe we can and will be recognized as THE model in Canada for “how to do it well” in terms of spurring economic transformation through private-sector growth.
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More than 200 people helped shape the plan, with the Boards of WMI and The Order leading an eight-month process to get here. I’m excited to roll up our sleeves and get to work.
What’s been one of the biggest lessons from your professional journey?
At Millennia TEA we had a big vision: to give people more good time with their loved ones. We had distribution in 700 grocery stores, international awards in tea, health and innovation, and a product that delivered on the promise to help people live better longer. And still, we failed.
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That journey changed the lens through which I see the world. Here are three of the biggest lessons I carry forward:
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1 - We don’t grow in the spotlight, but in the darkest nights of the soul. And we emerge from those experiences stronger and more prepared to do a big work in the world.
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2 – We don’t get to choose the channel through which we grow. Our work is to trust life’s process; to be clear on the destination but not cling too tightly to the path.
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3 – Our business is not our identity. What matters most is not what we do but the kind of person we are becoming. As we evolve into greater and grander versions of self, the right opportunities will find us.
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My experience of starting, scaling, and winding down a business has taught me to have more grace for myself, and for others, and sharpened my belief in the benefit of struggle, reinvention, and letting go of what’s outside our control.
What does being part of WMI Alumni mean to you?
WMI is family. Those rare and special people in life who are genuinely happy for your successes, who will sit with you in struggle rather than minimize it, who hold you up when you can’t stand on your own. And who will be there, no matter what, in the moment you truly need them.
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It’s the most powerful force for good I can imagine. And I’m deeply grateful for my WMI family.
Any advice you’d give to fellow members navigating growth or change?
I’m here to listen if you need a non-judgmental ear.
I’m here to ask questions and help you unpack a situation that’s weighing on you.
And I’m here to connect you with our wide-reaching network of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and caring professionals in the WMI ecosystem if that would help.
Just for fun: What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
I love games – board games, card games, and just-for-fun team sports that bring kids and adults together. Every morning, when my husband Rory and I are both home, we carve out time for a game of cribbage before launching into our day. He’s on a winning streak right now, but I’m convinced I’ll be back on top soon... 🙂
What’s something you’re working on right now that excites you?
The thing that excites me right now is the Strategic Planning process that we are undertaking for Fundy Engineering and Wellington Properties, with participation from our entire organization. The work we are about to do will become the blueprint for our companies going forward. I’m looking forward to listening to the input from the next owners and leaders as we support succession and growth.
What’s been one of the biggest lessons from your professional journey?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned from my journey is the importance of building your personal relationships and professional networks with people with good habits and similar values.
What does being part of WMI Alumni mean to you?
Being part of the Order means continuous learning opportunities and interactions with like-minded ambitious people. I take a lot of joy helping others in their personal growth and business pursuits.
Any advice you’d give to fellow members navigating growth or change?
Always strive to be the best version of yourself. Ask for help. When in doubt go back to your company values for guidance on difficult decisions.
Just for fun: What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
On my mothers’ side, the Meahans immigrated from Ireland to Bathurst New Brunswick in the mid 1880’s and established lumber and ship building enterprises. A boat built in 1853, named the Tyrone and weighing in at 1197 tons, left Bathurst and arrived in Liverpool 14 days later, which was the shortest passage then on record.
What’s something you’re working on right now that excites you?
Right now, I’m working on completing my MBA with a focus on Venture Capital. It feels incredibly timely and energizing. We’re seeing real momentum in Atlantic Canada with the generational shift in business ownership and a surge of M&A activity. Family offices are paying attention, and there’s a growing appetite for investment in our region. I want to be a part of that.
What’s been one of the biggest lessons from your professional journey?
One of the hardest lessons in growth is realizing you can’t hold onto everything. Share how empowering others and building trust in teams allows a company to stretch beyond YOU.
Take a vacation, turn off your phone. What system breaks? Who steps up when you’re not there? Use that feedback to make decisions that empower your team and scale your business. You’ll increase the value of your business, empower someone and free up time for you to invest in something else.
What does being part of WMI Alumni mean to you?
WMI alumni life is a continual practice of reciprocity: showing up for others when they need it, and allowing yourself to lean on them when you do. That’s what makes it so powerful, and why it feels less like a network and more like a circle of trust that endures long after the program itself.
Any advice you’d give to fellow members navigating growth or change?
We’re in a constant state of change right now. Markets look at leaders to “move fast,” “pivot quickly,” “decide now.” My fellow Eagles, I love a quick turn around. But the truth is, there’s wisdom in the pause too.
Sometimes sitting in discomfort, holding the tension a little longer, gives us clarity we can’t access in motion.
Learning to sit in that discomfort doesn’t mean avoiding responsibility, it means allowing yourself space to let the fog clear before leaping onto the wrong train.
“Name the Discomfort. Say it out loud: ‘I don’t have clarity yet.’ That honesty creates space for patience.”
Buy Yourself Time. Even small buffers: a walk, a week, a conversation with a trusted peer shifts decisions from reactive to intentional.
Lean on your WMI community. Ask yourself: Who has already navigated this before me? Chances are, someone in this circle has wisdom to share.
Just for fun: What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
I was an A&W Franchisee for 7 yrs with 2 locations. Won sales awards for Atlantic Canada within 3 years of operations. Food inflation, mandated capital expenditures from corporate and having my son was enough for me to call a multi-unit operator and make a sale in 2023.