About Ask An Entrepreneur

Ask an Entrepreneur is a signature panel discussion and Q&A at Business in the Streets that brings together a few entrepreneurs to share lessons of success, failure, and everything in-between.

Happening live online, this conversation is designed for up-and-coming Canadian entrepreneurs to hear real stories and get practical advice from people who know what it's like to walk in your shoes.

Whether you're already in business or just just starting to think about entrepreneurship this panel is a chance to, come ready to meet and chat with local business owners!

Dates and Details

📅 Tuesday, March 18th | 6:30 to 8PM
💻 Live on Zoom

Meet your Panelists

Khree Fearman | ON WYT

Proudly Canadian, Khree is perpetually inspired by creative concepts that fuel her innovative spirit. As a disciplined artist, she excels in the realms of business entrepreneurship and, most notably, product photography. Her distinctive style masterfully blends colours, tones, and textures to create visually compelling imagery.

Khree employs unique props to enhance company products, crafting visual stories that captivate audiences. Always on the lookout for interesting knick-knacks, she incorporates these finds into her photos, adding a personal touch to each shoot.

Samantha Sims | Chef and Owner at Butter & Crème Bakery and Barbecue

Kristi-Ann Watson | Manager and Owner Butter & Crème Bakery and Barbecue

Samantha Simms holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management, majoring in Culinary Arts with a minor in Event Management. With over 12 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, she has worked in various management roles across restaurants and hotels, honing her expertise in food operations, menu development, and customer service. Her passion for culinary innovation and fusion cuisine led to the creation of Butter & Creme Bakery & Barbecue, where she brings bold flavors to life.

Kristi-Ann Watson holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and is now an experienced management professional in the water treatment industry over 10 years. With a strong background in project management and operations, she plays a key role in overseeing the business's logistics, financial planning, and strategic growth. Her expertise ensures that Butter & Creme runs efficiently, allowing the brand to scale and reach new heights.

Together, they combine culinary creativity and business strategy to bring a one-of-a-kind Jamaican fusion experience to the mobile food industry.

About the Workshop

Want to make your brand more memorable?

In this FREE Branding and Storytelling Strategies Workshop led by branding expert Christine Lieu-Guzauskas of CL Designs you’ll learn:

💡 How to make your brand more memorable with colour psychology, typography and design principles
💡 How to tell stories that engage and connect with an audience
💡 How to use design to create a brand that not only feels cohesive but actually converts your audience to customers

Come ready for an interactive learning experience with a crash course in branding and storytelling theory. You’ll walk away with go-to tools and resources that you can try right away to revitalize your brand!

This workshop is perfect for

Entrepreneurs and business owners looking for ways to infuse more personality into their brand.

Dates and Details

📅 Tuesday, March 4th | 6 to 8PM
💻 Live on Zoom
📝 Participants will be given a branding cheat sheet
🔴 A recording will be shared with participants

This workshop is FREE for all.

Meet your instructor

Christine Lieu-Guzauskas earned her stripes in the fast-paced media world and learned first-hand the challenges faced by startups through her own journey (sometimes the hard way)! Today, Christine has been featured in Yahoo News, DHL, RBC’s Women To Watch and more for her lean and efficient branding services. She’s worked on projects with bootstrapping startups, household brands and pretty much everything in between.