Stage Schedule
From Women’s Health and Cooking Demos, to a FREE Latin Dance Class…
you don’t want to miss the stage lineup!
Check out our full stage schedule below and decide what you want to see.
All stage events including talks, the fashion shows, and Latin dance classes are included with the expo ticket.
Pre-sale tickets are only $9!
Helen Fong & Allan Galang – Co-Founders of Emotional Detox
How Past Experiences Quietly Shape Your Reactions, Relationships, and Self-Belief
Saturday, February 28th at 3:30-4:15pm
Allan Galang and Helen Fong are the co-founders of Emotional Detox, a modern emotional wellness practice focused on helping people regain calm, clarity, and self-control — without years of talk therapy or reliving painful experiences.
Together, Allan and Helen work with entrepreneurs, professionals, and parents who appear successful on the outside, yet feel emotionally overloaded, reactive, or stuck on the inside. Their work addresses a growing but often unspoken problem: people are mentally strong, but emotionally exhausted.
At Emotional Detox, Allan and Helen do not ask clients to explain every detail of their past or repeatedly relive emotional pain. Instead, they guide people through a process that helps reduce emotional intensity at the root, often in fewer sessions than traditional approaches. The result is greater emotional freedom, clearer thinking under pressure, and a stronger sense of inner control.
During their Saturday stage talk, Allan and Helen will share how emotional stress is formed, why willpower alone often fails, and how people can begin releasing emotional weight so they can live, work, and relate with more ease and confidence.
Shimmy for the Soul - Local Bellydance Troupe
Belly Dance Performance
Friday, February 27th at 5:00-5:30pm
Shimmy for the Soul is one of the busiest belly dance troupes in the Lower Mainland, inviting all ages and dance levels to celebrate the ancient art form of Dance Orienta through performing a variety of styles at major family friendly events throughout the Lower Mainland and beyond.
Jeanette Hicks – Homestead Cook
Cooking demo - Three healthy foods to create, that will last a week, for a family of four, for under $25
Saturday, February 28th at 12:30-1:30pm
In this on-stage cooking demo, Jeanette will be making sourdough from beginning to end, sauerkraut using cabbage, carrots and a brine, and baked beans from scratch the way it was made in the 50's.
“My name is Jeanette Hicks, married 53 years. I learned to cook on a wood stove in 1973. This experience had me begin cooking from scratch, everything from bread to meat. I'm currently retired from raising children and grandchildren to working in Surrey schools. My current passion is creating simple healthy food, walking the dogs and being at peace with my husband.”
Blumorpho Concept - Dance and Coaching
Join a FREE Latin Fusion dance class!
Sunday, March 1, 1:00-1:30pm
Experience the vibrant energy of Latin dance through lively line dance sequences inspired by Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Kizomba, Kuduro, Semba, and Cha-cha — all designed to get you moving and smiling.
The Blumorpho Concept is a unique blend style of French, Italian, and Caribbean heritage, drawing inspiration from Jazz, Latin, and Yoga. More than just technique, it’s a philosophy of motion that celebrates cultural richness, personal transformation, and the art of moving with intention.
Pre-sale tickets are only $9!
Jen Hiebert - Wellness Entrepreneur & Beauty Advocate
Hydroxytyrosol isn’t just an ingredient — it’s shaping the future of beauty and wellness
Saturday, February 28, 4:30-5:00pm
and
Sunday, March 1, 2:00-2:30pm
Jen Hiebert is a seasoned wellness entrepreneur and clean beauty advocate with over 10 years of experience in the health and beauty space. She has built a trusted platform educating women on the power of low-tox living and the pursuit of waterless skincare.
Through her own journey, Jen discovered the profound impacts of hydroxytyrosol — one of the most powerful antioxidants in the world — and truly believes it represents the future of clean beauty. Known for her approachable yet science-driven style, she equips women with the tools to make informed choices, proving that lasting transformation comes not from perfection but from small, intentional swaps that add up to radiant results.
As someone living with an autoimmune condition—and as a mom of a child diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory disease—Jen has spent years searching for ways to reduce inflammation. What she’s learned is that inflammation is one of the biggest drivers behind so many of the health struggles we face.
Out of both curiosity and a deep desire for answers, Jen began exploring holistic approaches and natural compounds that might offer support. Along that journey, one of the most remarkable discoveries she came across was hydroxytyrosol. She’s excited to share what she’s learned about its potential, the impacts it can have, and some of the fascinating studies that have been done around it.
Lynae Schemenauer - Nutrition and Wellness Consultant
The Hormone Reset: Nutrition Strategies for Energy, Metabolism & Vitality
Sunday, March 1, at 12:00-12:30pm
Lynae will address the powerful connection between nutrition and hormone health, and share practical, evidence-based strategies to improve energy, metabolism, and overall well being in midlife.
Lynae Schemenauer is the founder of Healthy Living with Lynae and a respected speaker, writer, and presenter in holistic health, nutrition, and wellness. She is a Natural Nutritional Clinical Practitioner (NNCP), Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CHN), Certified Holistic Counsellor (CHC), Certified Coach, and is registered with the Canadian Association of Natural Nutrition Practitioners (CANNP).
With a fitness background and a distinguished 27-year career in law enforcement, Lynae brings unique insight into the demands of high-pressure environments and the critical role wellbeing plays in sustaining performance and resilience. Her personal journey, including surviving septic shock in 2018, reinforced her philosophy, Build for Impact—the belief that we must proactively build strength in both mind and body to navigate life’s challenges.
Lynae is passionate about helping individuals improve their health, including supporting women through midlife and hormonal transitions. Through her speaking, writing, and wellness programs, she empowers individuals and organizations with practical, evidence-based strategies in nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle to build resilience, energy, and lasting wellbeing.
Pre-sale tickets are only $9!
Lise McAlpine - Registered Psychiatric Nurse/ Mindful Self Compassion Teacher
Quieting Your Inner Critic with Mindful Self-Compassion
Sunday, March 1, at 3:00-3:30pm
Through brief reflection and simple guided practices, participants will experience self-compassion in real time and learn practical tools to quiet your inner critic.
Lise McAlpine, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Mindful Self Compassion Teacher and Certified Paverpol Instructor, is an artist and workshop facilitator who weaves creativity, mindfulness, and self-compassion into meaningful, accessible experiences for women.
With over 35 years as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in community mental health, she brings a grounded, compassionate presence to both her art and her teaching. Her work is deeply influenced by mindfulness practice, and in 2014 she completed teacher training in Mindful Self-Compassion.
For more than 15 years, Lise has integrated these practices into art workshops and retreats, using creativity as a gentle pathway to quiet the inner critic and cultivate a kinder inner voice.
Quieting Your Inner Critic with Mindful Self-Compassion invites us to pause, breathe, and gently soften self-doubt and perfectionism.
Valerie Mrakuzic - Registered Holistic Nutritionist/Owner, Eating To Live Well
Eat Smarter, Not Harder: Become the woman who feels incredible every day and turn confusion into clarity with a plan designed around your unique needs
Sunday, March 1, at 11:00-11:30am
After years of watching women be told their labs were “normal” while they continued to struggle with fatigue, gut issues, hormonal chaos, anxiety, and weight that wouldn’t budge, Valerie built a different kind of approach, one that listens to the body instead of dismissing it. Her work focuses on connecting the dots between gut health, hormones, the nervous system, and energy so women can stop guessing and start healing with clarity.
Valerie has helped thousands of countless women reclaim their energy, improve sleep, calm their minds, reduce medication, and finally feel like themselves again. Her mission is simple: Help women feel seen, understood, and empowered with a plan that finally makes sense for them.
This presentation will give women a clear, simple understanding of why they don’t feel their best, and what to do about it. You’ll learn how your biochemistry, genetics, and everyday environmental toxins influence the foods your body needs, and why one-size-fits-all plans rarely work. She’ll walk through how personalized nutrition and custom meal plans for detox, weight loss, and metabolic support can transform energy, mood, and overall wellbeing.
Valerie Mrakuzic is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Biofeedback Specialist that helps women finally understand what their bodies have been trying to say for years. Through a unique blend of Biofeedback testing, a detailed intake process, and a comprehensive review of your health history, she creates personalized nutrition and detox plans that help women eat smarter, not harder, and feel incredible every day.
Fashion Shows!
This fall we’re hosting TWO fashion shows on our main stage!
Friday, October 24th at 7:00pm
and
Saturday, October 25th at 2:00pm
The first runway show will be on Friday, February 27th at 7pm. This show is a fan favourite and features all the hippest local brands to get you into your cozy fall fashionista era!
The second NEW runway show will be on Saturday, February 28th at 2pm. This exciting twist-in-time will feature collections of beautiful vintage pieces! From throwbacks to all your favourite decades, to elegant lace pieces you won’t be able to live without.
Come watch our gorgeous local models strut the catwalk. These fashion shows are the hottest ticket in town!
Pre-sale tickets are only $9!