Kind of a Big Deal: A Women’s Business & Content Summit
Ottawa business event for women entrepreneurs: content, strategy, community, and real talk—plus snacks, support, and main character energy.
Date and time
Location
Head Office Ottawa
430 Hazeldean Road #Unit 6 Ottawa, ON K2L 1T9 CanadaRefund Policy
Agenda
9:00 AM
Doors Open + Check-In
9:45 AM
Welcome + Party Starting
10:15 AM
WORKSHOP: Content Creation
11:15 AM
Keynote: Mila Olumogba
12:00 PM
LUNCH! Let them eat cake.
1:00 PM
PANEL: The Kind of Scary Stuff
2:15 PM
WORKSHOP: Digital Vision Boarding
3:00 PM
Final Words + Prizes
About this event
- Event lasts 6 hours
- Free venue parking
Kind of a Big Deal is a one-day summit (plus a VIP day!) for women entrepreneurs, content creators, and service providers who want real business strategy, real community, and real content they can actually use.
💡 The Vibe
Slightly unhinged. Fully intentional.This is the summit we couldn’t find—so we built it.No cold coffee. No boring panels. Just clear strategy, curated spaces, and kind people who get it.
👯♀️ Who It’s For
- Women entrepreneurs in Ottawa
- Service providers ready to pivot, grow, or start fresh
- Content creators, coaches, creatives, and consultants
- High-capacity, ADHD-brained, multi-hyphenate girlies who want clarity without burnout
📅 Event Schedule
Saturday, Sept 13 – Main Summit
- Check-in, snacks, and tripod zone content
- Keynote: Mila Olumogba
- Workshops with Kat Tepylo-Murphy, Mariah Scrivens, Charlee Rutten
- Panels, movement breaks, and digital vision boarding with Nishma Bharadia
- Lunch, swag, selfies, and zero awkward networking
Sunday, Sept 14 – VIP Day (Only 15 spots)
- Small-group coaching
- Cozy corners and deep convos
- Luxe swag bag, Big Deal mug, and a breakfast that isn’t sad
Frequently asked questions
Kind of a Big Deal is designed for service providers, creatives, and women entrepreneurs who want real strategy, support, and connection—not just inspiration. If you're scaling, shifting, or spiraling (slightly) while building your business… you're in the right place.
Not at all! We’d love to welcome you from anywhere. But if you are local to Ottawa or the surrounding area, this is your chance to connect IRL with other brilliant women in business.
All General Admission tickets include access to the full-day summit (Sept 13), speaker sessions, panels, networking activities, snacks, lunch, Starbucks coffee and a curated swag bag. VIP tickets include all of that plus an exclusive VIP Day (Sept 14).
Yes—snacks, treats, and lunch are included with every ticket. We’ll have options that cater to common dietary needs (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian). Got a specific allergy? Just let us know—we’ve got you covered.
Absolutely! Many attendees will be flying solo—and leave with new biz besties. We’re building a warm, welcoming space where you’ll feel at home, even if you don’t know a soul when you walk in.
Your phone (you’ll want content!), a notebook, and your main character energy. Outfits that make you feel confident are encouraged—we’ll have tripod zones and photo prompts throughout the day.
Yes! There will be clear signage, plenty of breaks, structured sessions with built-in movement, and zero pressure to “network” in awkward ways. We’ll give you all the info in advance so nothing feels like a surprise.
Whatever makes you feel like that girl. We love a good power blazer, but comfy-chic is always welcome. Tripod zones and b-roll prompts will be set up, so if you want some fresh content—dress accordingly. And yes, stretchy pants are allowed.