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Janet Lewis, Toronto, ON (2026)

05/26/2026

Something new is coming.

For a long time, I’ve felt like all the different parts of my journey were leading toward something bigger:

✨ business
✨ community
✨ technology
✨ entrepreneurship
✨ women
✨ connection
✨ human behaviour
✨ intentional living

So, I finally decided to create a space for the conversations I’ve been wanting to have for years.

Not polished “guru” content.
Not hustle culture.
Not performative networking.

Just thoughtful observations, real conversations, and ideas designed to help people think differently, connect more meaningfully, and move forward with intention.

It’s called The Connectavist.

Launching soon.

05/15/2026

✨ Another amazing East End Connected ✨

This month we gathered at The Teaching Space on the Danforth — and what a great morning it was 💛

First… the space is AMAZING.

There are so many different types of rooms available to rent depending on what you need — whether it’s a quiet place to work, meet with clients, host a workshop, or run a
group session.

We gathered in the large classroom space and it was absolutely perfect for our event.
Bright, welcoming, flexible, and filled with great energy.

I also loved hearing Andrea’s story about starting and growing a business in 2020. It was such a powerful reminder that entrepreneurship requires resilience, pivots, creativity,
and the willingness to keep going even when things feel uncertain.

- The conversations at this event felt deeper.
- The connections felt stronger.
- And the energy in the room was incredible.

One thing I continue to notice is that the women who keep showing up are building real
relationships — and that changes everything.

A huge thank you to Andrea for welcoming us into such a thoughtful space, and thank you to every woman who came out, connected, shared openly, and brought such positive energy.

This one had a BIG waitlist… and I think that says something important:
People are craving real connection more than ever.

Until the next one ✨💛

05/15/2026

✨ Another amazing East End Connected ✨

This month we gathered at The Teaching Space on the Danforth — and what a great
morning it was 💛

First… the space is AMAZING.
There are so many different types of rooms available to rent depending on what you
need — whether it’s a quiet place to work, meet with clients, host a workshop, or run a group session.

We gathered in the large classroom space and it was absolutely perfect for our event.

Bright, welcoming, flexible, and filled with great energy.
I also loved hearing Andrea’s story about starting and growing a business in 2020. It was such a powerful reminder that entrepreneurship requires resilience, pivots, creativity, and the willingness to keep going even when things feel uncertain.

- The conversations at this event felt deeper.
- The connections felt stronger.
- And the energy in the room was incredible.

One thing I continue to notice is that the women who keep showing up are building real
relationships — and that changes everything.

A huge thank you to Andrea for welcoming us into such a thoughtful space, and thank
you to every woman who came out, connected, shared openly, and brought such
positive energy.

This one had a BIG waitlist… and I think that says something important:
People are craving real connection more than ever.

Until the next one ✨💛

05/09/2026

f you own a business, I know this is happening to you too…

You wake up to emails from complete strangers offering to “help grow your business” — and within 3 seconds you can tell it’s a templated message they’ve sent to 500 other people.

The ironic part? Many of these people have never built a long-term business themselves… yet they’re offering to coach entrepreneurs who have been operating for 20+ years.

And when you politely unsubscribe or ask to be removed?

They come back with:
👉 “Can you tell me why?”
👉 “I’d love your feedback.”
👉 “I guess growing your business isn’t important to you.”

No.

What’s not important to me is spending my time replying to spam disguised as relationship building.

Here’s the truth:
You are not entitled to someone’s inbox, time, attention, or expertise because you found their email online.

And honestly? The constant misuse of email has made business communication worse, not better.

Relationships are built through trust, relevance, and actual connection — not mass outreach and guilt trips.

Sometimes the best business strategy is respecting people’s “no” the first time.

05/06/2026

Are we living in a real-life version of The Hunger Games? Because lately… it’s starting to feel that way. The extravagance and costumes of the Met Gala have inspired this post.

The Capitol celebrates excess.

Billionaires throw lavish parties.

Workers struggle to survive.

And the people doing the actual labour are told to be grateful just to be in the arena.

Listen — I have zero issue with people making money, building companies, or becoming wildly successful. Get your bag. Build your empire.

But there is a problem when wealth is built on the backs of workers who can barely afford to live while executives celebrate in castles, penthouses, yachts, and Met Galas.

The protests surrounding Jeff Bezos and the Met Gala hit a nerve for a reason. People are exhausted. They are stressed. They are working harder than ever and falling further behind.

And honestly? It felt incredibly tone deaf.

What struck me most was the Amazon worker saying the employees should be “celebrated” at the Met Gala. Personally, I don’t think workers need a seat at a billionaire gala. I think they deserve fair pay, dignity, stability, and respect for the work they do every single day. Imagine if just a portion of what Amazon paid to sponsor the Met Gala was spread amoungst their lowest paid employees and what an impact that could have had? And, not just for the employee, but also the work culture at Amazon.

And maybe the most interesting part of all? Many major celebrities reportedly chose not to attend this year. That matters. Because whether people like it or not, influence is power. Choosing where you show up, who you align with, and what you endorse says something.

Meanwhile, others are still scrambling for a seat at the table — desperate to be seen in “The Capitol” without asking what it costs humanity to maintain it.

“May the odds be ever in your favour” was supposed to be satire… not a business strategy.

We all have choices.

Where we spend.

Who we support.

What we normalize.

And what we stay silent about.

The real power has always been with ordinary people. The question is whether we remember it.

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04/16/2026

✨ 2025 — A Year of Growth (and Growth Isn’t Always Easy) ✨

This year, East End Connected hosted 12 events.

Over 100 women showed up, with an average of 21 women at each gathering.

We are continuing to grow…
and as that happens, the journey evolves.

In 2024 (Year 1), we were in the forming stage.

Everything was new, exciting, and full of possibility. It was fun, easy, and full of momentum.

In 2025 (Year 2), we entered storming.

And if you’ve ever built anything meaningful — you know this phase.

It’s where:

• challenges show up
• expectations get tested
• not everyone aligns
• and you’re pushed to get clear on what this really is

Growth brings opportunity — but it also brings noise.

And in those moments, the most important thing you can do is pause… and come back to your original intention.

When I started East End Connected, I didn’t care if 5 women showed up.

It was about:

💛 getting to know other women in business
💛 connecting and collaborating
💛 supporting local, female-owned businesses

That hasn’t changed.

And that’s what I come back to — every time.

What I’ve also learned?

Building a community requires:

• consistency
• boundaries
• and the ability to keep showing up — even on the hard days

There is an emotional side to building something like this that people don’t always see.

But it’s also what makes it meaningful.

What started as a simple idea… became something real.

And that only happens because women chose to show up.

✨ 2025 Community Stars ✨

I want to recognize three incredible women who continue to show up for themseleves and for others:

⭐ Danielle Ellis — 9 events
⭐ Lyndsey Thomas — 9 events
⭐ Zubeida Razakazi — 9 events

Thank you for your consistency and your energy. You are a big part of what makes this community work 💛

To every woman who attended even one event this year — thank you.

I created these gatherings to fit into the lives of busy business owners.

To be simple.
To be meaningful.
To work.

And this year proved something important:

👉 There is a need
👉 It does work
👉 And connection matters — now more than ever

As we move into 2026, we step into the next phase:

✨ Norming → Performing ✨

More clarity.
Stronger connections.
Deeper trust.

Let’s keep going.

Let’s continue to:

💛 support local
💛 build trust
💛 work together
💛 and help each other rise

Because when women show up for each other — incredible things happen.

✨ Here’s to 2026 ✨

04/13/2026

Full house at Studio 215

This month was something special.

We had a full room — and welcomed 7 new women into the community 💛

And as always… I heard the same thing:
“Everyone is so nice.”
“It’s so great to be around other women doing their own thing.”

That never gets old.

There were so many great conversations, lots of laughter, some very good Sparkplug coffee ☕ (which may or may not explain why people were arriving 15 minutes early 😉), and the light in the space…

Let’s just say — Studio 215 delivered some pretty epic photos 📸✨

But beyond all of that… something deeper has been coming up in conversations lately.

Small business is going through a tough time right now.

And when that happens, the natural instinct is to:
👉 pull back
👉 stay small
👉 try to figure it out alone

But I promise you — that’s not the answer.

Get out.
See people.
Spend time with those who give you energy and lift you up.

People (and nature) are always the best remedy.

So thank you:
💛 to everyone who showed up
💛 to those who brought the energy
💛 to those who supported others
💛 and to those who allowed themselves to be supported

That’s what makes this community work.

A huge thank you to Trina for welcoming us into Studio 215 — the space, the light, the energy… it doesn’t get better than that.

And thank you to Kara from Sparkplug Coffee for keeping us all fueled and ready to connect ☕✨

Until the next one 💛

04/05/2026

✨ 2024 — A Year of Connection ✨

This year, East End Connected hosted 13 events.
Over 100 women showed up.
With an average of 15 women at each gathering.

What started as a simple idea… became something real.

And that only happens because women chose to show up.

I want to take a moment to recognize three incredible women who truly embodied what this community is about:

⭐ Teresa Miller — attended 10 events
⭐ Carol B Eaves — attended 9 events
⭐ Christina Raheja — attended 9 events

Thank you for your consistency, your energy, and the way you show up for others. You are a big part of what makes this community work 💛

To every woman who attended even one event this year — thank you.

I created these gatherings to fit into the lives of busy business owners.
To be simple.
To be meaningful.
To work.

And the truth is… whenever you start something new, there’s always a risk it won’t.

But this year proved something important:

👉 There is a need
👉 It does work
👉 And connection still matters — now more than ever

Let’s keep going.

Let’s continue to:
💛 support local
💛 build trust
💛 work together
💛 and help each other rise

Because when women show up for each other — incredible things happen.

Janet Lewis

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