Alyssa Anderson - DFSIN

Grateful to have had the opportunity to speak at the Real Talk & Real Tips Sisterhood of Women in Business event.✨

I shared a few insights on what I’ve found to be most effective in growing a business — from using social media as a tool for visibility and trust-building, to getting out in the community through networking events, coffee chats, and building strong relationships with centres of influence.

One theme that continues to stand out for me is this: business growth is built on relationships and consistency. Not just being visible, but being intentional about how we show up for our clients, our networks, and our communities.

I also shared a reminder that often gets overlooked in entrepreneurship — the importance of celebrating the small wins along the way. Progress is built step by step, not all at once.

A big thank you to Wen Teoh for hosting such a meaningful event and creating a space for women in business to connect, learn, and support one another.💕

What an incredible few days at the Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network National Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia 🌊⚓️

From insightful discussions on building a high-value practice, scalable growth, and serving business owners more effectively, to thought-provoking sessions on unconscious bias, leadership, and the global economic outlook — this conference delivered so much value both professionally and personally.

Hearing from Mikaël Kingsbury was incredibly inspiring, but the highlight of the conference for me was the closing keynote from Chris Hadfield. His perspective on preparing for the future, leadership, adaptability, and pushing beyond limits is something I’ll carry forward.

Beyond the learning, Halifax gave us the full east coast experience — including Lobster Fest, live music from Signal Hill, amazing networking, and yes… I officially tried my first full lobster 🦞

We also enjoyed great entertainment from SQUID and the Highland dancers. SQUID brought an amazing energy to the Excellence Awards Gala night, making it a memorable celebration to close out the conference.

Grateful to be part of a network that continues to invest in growth, leadership, innovation, and the future of our industry. Looking forward to bringing back new ideas, strategies, and inspiration to better serve my clients and continue growing my business.