# Event Details - **Event Name**: Courageous Conversations with Entrepreneurs - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Real stories. Honest conversations. Practical tools. Together we explore how vulnerability fuels stronger leadership and our mental health.About this Event📣 Photography & Media DisclaimerBy attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photos and video footage may be taken throughout the event. These images and recordings may be used on social media, our website, and other promotional materials to help amplify this important work. By participating, you grant permission for your image, voice, and/or shared stories to be used for the purpose of inspiring and supporting others.🌟If you have any concerns, please let us know upon arrival.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join us for our 4th annual Courageous Conversations with EntrepreneursDate & Time: Thursday, October 22nd, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Yards, in collaboration with with RBC and host of THE CASH RICH EXIT PODCAST, invites you to a morning of courageous conversation and community building around changing the way we think about our mental health.We all face challenges in our lives and workplaces, and now is the time to invest in building a playbook for our mental health.How do we navigate these challenges to achieve the success we're seeking? This event offers real stories and practical tools to support your journey, helping you build resilience and thrive in every aspect of your life.What to Expect:🌟Discover the power in vulnerability🌟Gain insights from real-life experiences🌟Connect with like-hearted individuals🌟Foster a culture of compassion and understandingMeet our Courageous Speakers:🎤Debbie Abfalter - Founder, Seniors Solution🎤Shady Abboud - Principal & Fractional CFO, Storyline FinancialMore speakers to be announced soon....Agenda:8:30AM - Networking and Registration including a light breakfast provided generously by Carley Schelck and Urban Element9:30 AM - Opening Remarks by Colleen O'Connell-Campbell9:35 AM - Programming delivered by DTBV Founder, Susan Blain10 AM - Courageous Conversations with our Entreprenurs11 AM - Mental Health Exercise, Resources, and Wrap-Up11:15 AM - Closing Remarks by Rudi Asseer (DTBV Board Chair)Changing the way we think about our mental mental 🧡 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/courageous-conversations-with-entrepreneurs/100001994051932007 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, mental-health, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Invest Ottawa - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Invest Ottawa - **lat**: 45.4094255 - **long**: -75.7276694 - **full address**: Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Courageous Conversations with Entrepreneurs - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/beb6461a8a2c91f23a14e4e3fc94692d8a548b94027af6e788f2511e3bdaf5bd-rimg-w1200-h600-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1784744288 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Courageous Conversations with Entrepreneurs being held? - **A:** Courageous Conversations with Entrepreneurs takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am at Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Courageous Conversations with Entrepreneurs? - **A:** Courageous Conversations with Entrepreneurs is organized by Dare To Be Vulnerable. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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