Authentically Evolving

🌎 THIS IS THE STAGE TO BE ON.

For the FIRST TIME EVER IN CANADA, the ICON Global Conference is coming to Toronto! 🇨🇦

📅 November 12–15, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Toronto Airport

We’re looking for inspiring speakers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, changemakers and storytellers who have expertise, experience or a powerful story to share around one important mission:

✨ Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.

Imagine sharing your message with an international audience…
🌎 Meeting incredible speakers from around the world
🤝 Building impactful global connections
🎤 Showcasing your expertise
🚀 Expanding your visibility and influence
💡 Inspiring the next generation of leaders

Your story matters. Your expertise matters. Your voice belongs on this stage.

If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to take your message GLOBAL…

THIS IS IT.

🎤 Speaker opportunities are now open.

Learn more: https://www.iconconferences.org/conference/wqpe-2026

New Episode: Siblings Navigating Care Together! When Tina and Sylvia’s family experienced the sudden loss of their father, they came together to care for their mother—each sibling taking on different responsibilities while supporting one another through grief.

Their biggest advice?

✔️ Plan ahead.
✔️ Divide responsibilities.
✔️ Lean on your family.
✔️ Give each other grace.

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give our loved ones is simply showing up.

Watch or listen to their full story for practical advice and heartfelt reminders that no family has to navigate this journey alone.
Studio Credit: Perspective Studio Productions

💛 Happy International Friendship Day! 💛

Today, I want to pause and express my deepest gratitude for the incredible friendships that have enriched my life.

To my Authentically Evolving Sisterhood, my lifelong friends, my family, and every beautiful soul I’ve had the privilege of meeting along my journey, THANK YOU. You have inspired me, supported me, challenged me, and loved me through every season of life.

I’ve come to realize that friendship isn’t just about having people to celebrate with. It’s about surrounding yourself with people who remind you of who you are, who encourage you to grow, who cheer you on when you’re soaring, and who gently hold you up when life feels heavy.

People often think we’re here to fix ourselves. I believe we’re here to KNOW OURSELVES, and one of the most powerful ways we do that is through the reflection of the people we choose to surround ourselves with.

There’s a saying: “Fly with the eagles, not the seagulls.” Choose people who lift you higher, inspire you to become your best version of yourself, celebrate your wins without envy, and stand beside you through life’s challenges with love and compassion.

I feel incredibly blessed to have a circle of women and friends who do exactly that. I truly don’t know where I’d be without them, and I never take those friendships for granted.

💛 My Friendship Day challenge for you:

Reach out to someone who means the world to you, especially that friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. Send the text. Make the call. Plan the coffee date. Tell them how much they matter.

Life is richer because of the people we share it with.

To every friend who has walked beside me… thank you. I celebrate you today and every day.

Happy International Friendship Day! 🫶

With gratitude,
Sylvia

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A special shout-out to Mary Spataro of Fig & Brie Catering for providing the most delicious spread for my son’s 30th birthday celebration!
From the beautiful appetizers, fresh salads, roasted vegetables, chicken and veal sliders, homemade lasagna, and fresh fruit skewers, every bite was absolutely delicious and prepared with so much care.
The greatest gift was not having to cook. Instead, I was able to welcome our guests, be fully present, and focus on creating unforgettable memories with my son, our family, and friends, without the stress of being in the kitchen.
Mary pours so much love, passion, and attention to detail into both her food and its presentation, and it truly shows.
If you’re planning a birthday celebration, family gathering, or corporate event, I highly recommend Brie And Fig. Your guests and you will be so glad you did!