Welcome to the Simply by Katie community!

This is a space for women entrepreneurs to connect with like-minded women building a different path for themselves, and grow your business through authenticity and sustainability.

I believe that when women come together, we have the beautiful opportunity to share both the hardships and milestones that come with starting and growing your own business. For so long, women have done it all alone because asking for help doesn’t often cross their mind, and serving means sacrificing ourselves to the point of burnout.

What if, together, we redefined what it meant to be a woman, a mother, an entrepreneur?

Let’s celebrate the stories of women going after their wildest dreams, to see firsthand that there isn’t just one way to build a business or a life that we love.

It’s in listening to the stories of the women who have gone before us that we too can see just what is possible for ourselves, and in turn for the next generation coming up behind us.

We’re building real businesses, with real impact. I truly believe that more money in the hands of women will change the world.

Thank you for being here. I see you in your journey, and I want you to know, you are doing incredible!

These are the stories of the women with big goals who have navigated health crises, career misalignment, motherhood, and everything in between.

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Meet Lorephil Toledo, an entrepreneur who moved to Canada with nothing but a 15-year-old girl's dream of seeing the snow. Now leading a team of 16, Lorephil joins the "Women Who Inspire Me" series to share her incredible journey of manifestation, navigating the lonely transitions of an immigrant mom, and why her true business passion isn't building a company, it's building people.

Can you build a dream business while prioritizing real life? Author and business strategist Julie Sedler joins the "Women Who Inspire Me" series to discuss healing after divorce, modelling healthy relationships for our children, and why the most successful business systems are the ones that actually feel good to use.

"I made a commitment to myself that I wasn't going to get back on the merry-go-round."

Annette Jalbert spent years in hustle and grind mode—a successful counsellor and entrepreneur who did it all, but did it all exhausted. It took a deep dive into self-development and a "spotlight" moment of vulnerability for Annette to realize how past versions of herself show up in unexpected moments.

Read Annette’s story about moving from the chaos of burnout to the calm of a deliberately designed life, and how she is now teaching women (and their children) how to prioritize their dreams without breaking their backs to keep everyone else comfortable.

"I had forgotten the sound of my own laughter."

For years, Melessa Bowey lived a life of service as a Social Worker, pouring into everyone else until her own cup wasn't just empty, it was bone dry. When she was physically home, but she was too emotionally drained to be the present mom and wife she wanted to be.

After taking 12 weeks off to rest after having surgery, Melessa had the opportunity to reclaim her health and her happiness.

Her journey is a beautiful reminder that you are never "too late" to pivot, and that your greatest legacy isn't the work you leave behind—it’s the joy you create within your own four walls.

Read the stories of women who inspire me

Telling your story is the best way to create authentic connection and impact.

When we think about marketing our business, oftentimes we immediately think of posting multiple times a week on Instagram, being active in Facebook groups, or guesting on podcasts. These are all beautiful ways to create awareness for your business, but the truth is, when people are deciding to work with you, one of the first things they do is turn to Google to learn more about you.

Your website gets to be your best tool to grow your business sustainably.

The thing that never gets old is logging into my email to see a new client inquiry popping into my inbox without me having to manually send over a booking link, and most often when I get on the call, the incredible woman I am meeting with has already had a chance to get to know more about me, my process and is ready to book her website with me because I have a process that works for me and my clients.

I believe that with the right strategy, your website can become one of your hardest working tools, so when you are guesting on podcasts, blogging, attending in-person events or meeting new people, you have one centralized place to send them to learn more about your business, the impact you are creating, and to share your brilliant offers with them.

Check out how Cheri, a top mortgage broker, elevated her online presence and streamlined her client experience with her new website, or how Angelica created a client-centred website as a Registered Provincial Psychologist and community builder, designed to be a hub for her work — from private practice to sharing yoga classes, meditations, and workshops.

Watch your inbox because every Wednesday, a new ‘Woman who inspires me’ story is released, exclusive invites to the coffee and conversations are sent out monthly, and be notified when design spots are opening in my calendar.

I’m so glad you’re here!