- Laura Casella
- Louise Labercque
- Chrissy Papageorgopoulos
- Zoonie Nguyen
- Laura Casella
- Louise Labercque
- Chrissy Papageorgopoulos
- Zoonie Nguyen
LEAD WITH PURPOSE. CONNECT FOR CHANGE. CREATE LASTING IMPACT.
An experience designed to support women in leading with confidence, clarity, and purpose, when it matters most.
Hosted by Dress for Success Montréal.
Supporting women in Montréal as they build confidence, advance in their careers, and gain lasting economic independence. Our services are designed to meet women where they are and move them forward with clarity, community, and purpose.
THE WAY LEADERSHIP IS EVOLVING
Leadership today is evolving, and so are the expectations placed on women in the workplace.
Beyond performance and results, there is a growing recognition of the importance of presence, clarity, self-awareness, and authenticity in how we lead.
As these expectations continue to shift, women are navigating what it means to lead in ways that are both effective and deeply aligned.
This conversation reflects that evolution, grounded in the lived experience of women navigating leadership in real time.
THE EXPERIENCE
A focused gathering for women and organizations who value growth, opportunity, and connection.
In support of Dress for Success Montréal, this fireside conversation brings together influential leaders for an honest and engaging exchange on what leadership looks like today, not in theory, but in practice.
It is a space for real conversations, shared perspectives, and thoughtful reflection, grounded in the realities leaders are navigating every day.
THE CONVERSATION
Moderated by: LAURA CASELLA, Anchor/Host/Producer, Global News Morning Host, “Weekends with Laura Casella,” The Beat 92.5.
Featuring:
- LOUISE LABRECQUE — Style Expert, Author & Co-Founder of Boutique Avec Style
- ZOONIE NGUYEN — Executive Producer & Co-Director, How She Dares
- CHRISSY PAPAGEORGOPOULOS — Founder, ENVITA Wellness & Performance
YOUR TAKEAWAYS
- Meaningful connection with a network of women leaders and professionals
- A fresh, elevated perspective on how to express your brilliance and stand out with authenticity
- Visibility within a purpose-driven, highly engaged community
WHO IS THIS FOR
This luncheon brings together:
- Senior leaders and executives
- Women advancing in their careers
- Emerging leaders preparing to step into their next level
- Organizations committed to developing and retaining women in leadership
KEY THEMES
- Executive presence and the evolution of personal leadership style
- Confidence, communication, and influence
- The role of intuition and self-awareness in decision-making
- How personal experience and story shape leadership impact
Panelists
LAURA CASELLA
Anchor/Host/Producer, Global News Morning
Host, “Weekends with Laura Casella,” The Beat 92.5
Laura Casella is the anchor and host of Global News Morning in Montreal, a role she has held for over a decade, leading a daily live broadcast that thousands rely on to start their day. She also hosts Weekends with Laura Casella on The Beat 92.5. Born and raised in Montreal’s Saint-Léonard borough, Laura is a graduate of Concordia University and has spent nearly 20 years building her career across the city’s top newsrooms, including CJAD, CTV Montreal, and Breakfast Television Montreal. Long before becoming a familiar face on morning television, she worked behind the scenes and in the field—reporting, producing, and navigating the fast-paced, high-stakes world of live broadcast.
In an industry where visibility is fleeting and trust is everything, Laura has built her presence the long way—earning credibility newsroom by newsroom, year after year. Today, her role demands more than delivery; it requires composure under pressure, sharp editorial judgment in real time, and the ability to lead with clarity in a constantly moving environment.
A devoted mother of two, Laura embodies a form of modern leadership defined not by a single moment but by consistency, resilience, and the courage to grow in public—day after day—in an industry that never pauses.
LOUISE LABRECQUE
Known across Quebec for her powerful yet practical approach, Louise teaches that style is not about trends or perfection, but about alignment, self-respect, and confidence. Through her work, she has guided thousands of men and women of all ages, body types, and professions to reconnect with their identity and express it with clarity and presence.
Louise began her career as a fashion stylist for leading magazines after studying at Collège LaSalle, later expanding into costume design for film and advertising, including the acclaimed Cruising Bar, nominated at the Genie Awards. She went on to become a trusted media voice, writing for La Presse and publishing her bestselling book Avec Style, now used as a reference in fashion schools across Quebec.
A dynamic communicator, Louise has hosted television programs and founded the Académie Avec Style, where she trains stylists and shares her signature philosophy: that confidence is built from the inside out—and expressed through how we present ourselves every day.
Today, through her speaking engagements, workshops, and studio-boutique co-founded with her daughter Gabrielle, Louise inspires audiences to step into their full potential with authenticity, confidence, and impact.
CHRISSY PAPAGEORGOPOULOS
Chrissy Papageorgopoulos is the founder of ENVITA, a wellness and performance consultancy redefining how leadership, success, and well-being intersect in modern professional life.
With nearly a decade of experience in the wellness industry, Chrissy is known for positioning well-being not as a perk, but as a strategic driver of resilience, clarity, and sustainable high performance. Her work draws from an earlier career in project management, events, and business development, where she witnessed firsthand the hidden cost of achieving results at the expense of health, alignment, and long-term capacity. That experience became the foundation of her approach. Today, through ENVITA, she partners with individuals and organizations to challenge outdated models of success—replacing burnout-driven performance with a more integrated, sustainable standard of leadership. Chrissy’s perspective is grounded in a simple but often overlooked truth: that power, health, and integrity are not trade-offs, but essential conditions for lasting success. Her work invites leaders, both men and women to redefine excellence on their own terms, and to lead in a way that is both high-performing and fully aligned.
ZOONIE NGUYEN
Zoonie Nguyen is a Vietnamese-Canadian entrepreneur, speaker, and coach whose resilience took her from war refugee to McGill-trained engineer and project manager at CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation). She founded Talentelle in 2006 to empower women professionals and entrepreneurs through dynamic workshops and bilingual coaching, helping them grow their businesses and communicate authentically.
Fluent in English, French, and Vietnamese, Zoonie inspires women to lead confidently and bridges cultures. Zoonie is the executive producer and co-director of the How She Dares documentary. This movie-to-movement shines a light on the journeys of courageous women entrepreneurs in Canada and Vietnam. Through this film and her ongoing work as Quebec Ambassador for WEDO Canada (Women Entrepreneurship Day Organization), she is building a global movement to celebrate, connect, and uplift women leaders. Zoonie’s story—from surviving the Vietnam War to reinventing herself as a “social engineer”—continues to inspire future generations to embrace their identities, overcome barriers, and lead boldly. Her mission is to ignite confidence and courage in women everywhere, helping them become the stars of their own lives.
IMPACT
Be part of a collective movement driving meaningful conversation and real impact—where connection creates opportunity and leadership opens doors.
Your participation directly supports Dress for Success Montréal in empowering women to achieve economic independence through career development, support, and professional services.
Reserve your seat and be part of a community advancing women in leadership and creating real impact.