Want to Help Build a Stronger, More Prosperous Community?

Join a room of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers for a live panel conversation that goes beyond business and straight into the heart of what it means to lead together.

Request an Invite – Only 45 Seats Available

We’re curating a community of purpose-driven leaders and changemakers

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Please Note:
Due to limited seating, not all requests will be approved. We’re curating the room to ensure a diverse, purpose-driven group of leaders and changemakers.

If we’re unable to offer you a seat for this event, you’ll be automatically added to the priority list for our next Leaders’ Mindset gathering.

Thank you for your understanding and for being part of this growing community of leadership with purpose.

What is the Leaders’ Mindset Live Panel?

This isn’t your typical leadership event.
It’s a high-impact, in-person experience at the Leaders’ Mindset Studio in Guelph, featuring a panel of visionary leaders who are building businesses and uplifting the communities around them.

Meet the Panelists

Jim Estill

Jim Estill

CEO of Danby Appliances

 

A serial entrepreneur, and the owner of multiple companies across manufacturing, technology, and distribution. Over the course of his career, he has built, scaled, and invested in more than 150 startups. Beyond business, Jim is known for his humanitarian leadership, including his widely recognized efforts to privately sponsor and resettle over 100 refugee families in Canada. His leadership philosophy blends innovation, social responsibility, and community building — proving that business can be a powerful force for good.

Julia Grady

Julia Grady

Executive Director, 10C

 

Julia Grady is Executive Director and Co‑Founder of 10C Shared Space, Guelph’s changemaking hub built on community, social finance, and placemaking. For nearly 15 years, she has led 10C’s growth into new project areas including newly launching the Harvest Impact Fund using design thinking to connect systems and solutions. Known for her authenticity, deep listening, and tenacity, Julia mentors emerging leaders and fosters inclusive cultures that blend innovation, purpose, and long‑term community benefit .

Andrea Benson

Andrea Benson

Country Leader, Puresource Natural Products

 

Andrea Benson is an executive leader with a strong track record of driving both vision and results. With deep expertise in commercialization, brand development, and strategic execution, Andrea has consistently led high-performing teams to deliver real business growth. What stands out most is her balance: a leader who’s analytical yet collaborative, strategic yet deeply people focused. As the Country Leader at Puresource Natural Products (Now Health Group Canada), she has played a pivotal role in transforming brands, increasing profitability, and building cultures of empowerment. Her leadership style reflects the kind of impact we admire, grounded, thoughtful, and driven by purpose.

This is for you if you’re...

✅ An entrepreneur building something that matters

✅ A professional or executive coach guiding others

✅ A community leader driven by impact

✅ Someone ready to connect, collaborate, and give back

You’ll leave this event with:

  • New high-level connections (leaders, investors, coaches)

  • Collaborative opportunities with people who share your values

  • Practical insight into what community-focused leadership looks like today

  • A front-row seat to the Leaders’ Mindset podcast panel recording

🎟️ Only 45 Seats. First-Come, First-Qualified.

Due to studio capacity and the intimacy of this gathering, we’re limiting attendance to just 45 people.
You’ll need to request an invite and tell us briefly why you want to attend.
We’re curating the room intentionally.