There were inspirational speakers, trendy vendors and amazing dancers – not to mention yummy food and cold drinks!

Check out the photos taken by Marlen James – who never misses a moment!

Don’t just take our word for it – read on to see what some of the attendees had to say…

“I had such a positive and healthy experience last Saturday at the DIVAGIRL Conference. Thank you for introducing me to this exceptionally mind blowing event. The energy could light up the world. I was and am still experiencing an illegal high from the entire journey. WOW!!!!!” ~ Felicia Marandola

“I had a fantastic time – the speakers were really true and dedicated to their messages and the event, and it was a pretty special experience to get to witness so many people coming together!” ~ Melissa Aquino

“The DivaGirl Conference was an excellent experience. It was nice to be surrounded by such amazing and inspirational women. Great event for anyone looking to change their lifestyle for the better.” ~ Portia Favro

“I loved the session with Lauren Slocum. Lauren easily wrapped you up in her talk, making you believe she was speaking just to you. The exercise of asking everyone write out their 6-month goals was very powerful (and emotional). For me, putting a few goals down on paper made them come alive and seem really doable.” ~ Heather

“It was a lot of fun. I loved Carla Catherwood’s sassy, fun attitude, and the presenters were inspiring. Well done ladies! Thank you” ~ Nikki Orr

“The conference was so much more than just a opportunity to workout, learn, shop and connect with other women. It provided a fun and inpiring environment for you to reexamine your priorities and feel you had the tools to make your goals a reality!” ~ Jean Giroux

“We had a fabulous time at the Diva conference. the workouts were fun and effective. I could feel it in my abs for days. The speakers were thought provoking and inspiring. A definite must next year.” ~ Wendy Baterman

“This was a great conference. As an older Diva I expected it to be all about young model types – boy was I wrong – everyone went out of their to be welcoming and friendly – everyone was equal and could partipciate in every way — Can’t wait for next year!” ~ Michelle Cove

“The day was a jump start to many great days ahead!” ~ Pia and Lucy Santoro

With that said – we hope to see YOU at next years DivaGirl Conference 2013! We are already planning the day – and we can’t wait!!

Need a vacation? The DivaGirl Conference is heading to Florida! Click here for more details!

Symposium for creating a rocking brand

Presented by Brand Experts Laura Furtado & Leanne Grechulk

TOURING TORONTO — NEW YORK CITY  — PARIS  — CHICAGO  —  LOS ANGELES  — VANCOUVER

Two fabulous, female entrepreneurs, Laura Furtado from DivaGirl Inc. and Leanne Grechulk from HealthyGirl, are brand experts  and in the growth stages of building empires.  In this tag-teaming, inspiring seminar, learn how you can create a kick-ass brand and leave a sizzlin’ impression on the competition.

*With Guest Speakers Jen Groover and Laura Garnett.

In this seminar, you will learn how to:

• Build a successful online community and empire
• Be social media savvy to attract clients and partners online
• Create your dream team
• Go global with your personal brand
• Create a six-figure brand
• Create your one-year marketing plan
• NEW YORK CITY:
  Thursday, May 31st: 1-4PM
  Location: Soho House
  29 – 35 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014
• Click here to purchase tickets!

Get ready for some hot branding… in heels.

Learn how to ROCK HIS WORLD with Dr. Jessica O’Reilly, sexologist and tv personality, at this informative and giggle-inspiring workshop presented by Canada’s favourite sex toy shop, Ohhh Canada.

Workshop: Fulfill his wildest dreams with sexy techniques that will leave him craving YOU all day long. From finger tricks and to tantalizing “finishing moves”, Dr. Jess will share her hottest tips while you practice on some very happy carrots. You’ll leave with a sexy arsenal of skills to give him bigger orgasms that will have him coming back for more — and catering to your every desire.

Shopping: Have a rare opportunity to shop Ohhh Canada’s pop-up boutique; normally only online, owner Katrina McKay and her friendly helpful staff will be onhand to help you shop naughty ’till you drop. Plus, Katrina (also hostess of the popular podcast Kat Loves Sex) offers some tips & tricks for incorporating some new little accessories into your bedroom play.

EARLY BIRDS GET FREE LUBE! Buy an early bird ticket and SAVE $5 plus get a free mini tube of Ohhh Canada’s best-selling lube.

 ***This workshop is ladies only.***

More about Dr. Jess:

Dr. Jess is a Toronto-based sexologist, author and television personality.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Jess travels extensively to engage with audiences large and small. From couples’ retreats in the Caribbean to academic conferences in the Great White North, she puts clients and workshop participants at ease with her gentle humour, thorough subject knowledge and friendly disposition.

More about Ohhh Canada and Katrina McKay:

Katrina is the owner of sex positive boutique Ohhh Canada, known for providing unparalleled customer service, and a hand selected collection of fashionable, safe and luxurious sex toys as well as burlesque style lingerie. She is also a podcast hostess, business coach and charismatic workshop leader.

DATE: June 5th, 2012 7-10pm

LOCATION: East Lofts - 138 Princess Street, Toronto ON

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! 

** DivaGirls use the code “DIVA” to get $5 off tickets **

Welcome to Toronto’s Forum for Female Fabulousness

What is Divas in the City?

Divas in the City is about loving yourself- what we call self-love.  We believe Toronto needs a forum for the fabulous females in our city – the movers and shakers who make no excuses for who they are.  We present an opportunity to join forces with other women who revel in their strengths and stay true to their values.

Divas in the City is a socially driven, goal-directed event that will feature experts in various areas that are essential to the urban girl lifestyle- beauty, relationships, finance, career, fashion, nutrition and fitness.  Our mission is to educate, inspire and connect the new demographic of young, independent, ambitious women in our city, who we classify as Divas.

Click below for pictures of our past events:
Divas in the City
Divas in the City 2

Here is a line-up of our Presenters for Divas in the City Toronto 2012:

1.     Career: Katia Millar – Positive Fabulous Women

“7 Fabulous Networking Tips to Help You Create Powerful Online + Offline Connections”

2.     Beauty: Wendy Crystal- Inspire Cosmetics

“How to Get That Bronze Beauty Glow and Protect Your Skin”

3.     Relationships: Kimberly Moffit – Kimberly Moffit & Associates

” Dating and Relationships in the City”

4.     Finance: Florence (Flo) Grunfelder - Money With Flo

“From Fear to Fortune: How to develop a Money Magnet Mindset”

5.     Fashion: Hannah Yakobi - FAJO Magazine 

6.     Nutrition: Angela McNally - Eating Pretty 

7.     Fitness: Sandra O’Brien- Bootcamp Goddess

Event Details:
Date: Thursday. June, 14th 2012
Time: 6-10PM
Location: Crown Lounge – 393 King Street West, Toronto
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! 

Divas in the City is all about - thriving in the opera of urban life.

Swag Bags: 

- MarieNatie Cosmetics 

Vendors: 

- AYLA 

- Fredrick Prince

- DivaGirl Inc.

- Brass Vixens

- Passion Parties

- Subject II Change

- Inspire Cosmetics

- Sapphire Dance Productions

- Arbonne

- Vital Beauty Products

- Rosetton

- Astro Coach

Media Sponsors: 

To become a Vendor or Sponsor for Divas in the City 3, please contact Brooke at brooke@divagirlfitness.com.

Design, Organize, Execute and Thrive in the Arts

Presented by two fierce and passionate Dance Entrepreneurs, Laura Furtado (DivaGirl Inc.) and Carla Catherwood (Nuvo-Burlesque)

TOURING TORONTO— VANCOUVER— CALGARY— VEGAS 

Don’t just survive… we want to show you how to “thrive!”

In this inspirational, educational and interactive seminar, you will be given the tools necessary to “thrive” in your artistic career. Presented by two passionate and successful entrepreneurs, who are leading the dance industries across Canada, you will be guided on how to kick-start your creative ideas and learn how to generate revenue from your endeavor.

In this 2.5 hour seminar, you will learn how to:

• Create and develop your concepts and ideas
• Organize and manage your artistic projects
• Effectively execute your projects to success
• Learn how to secure funding and sponsorship
• Attract and build your dream team
• Effectively market your creative project
• Create momentum in your career… and keep it!

The seminar will also take you through the momentum checklist and end with an informative Q & A session.  Starving artist, no more. 

About Laura Furtado- International Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer & Presenter
Owner of DivaGirl Inc.

Laura Furtado, a successful international Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer and Presenter, is the Founder and Owner of DivaGirl (www.divagirl-inc.com).  DivaGirl Inc consists of 5 divisions: DivaGirl Fitness (dance/fitness company across North America), DivaGirl Entertainment (professional dance company), DivaGirl Beauty (spa/beauty division), DivaGirl-Preneur (women entrepreneur seminars and networking events) and DivaGirl Boutique (an online shop for everything divalicious). With over 25 years of experience in the dance and fitness realms, she has made a presence across North America and Europe, including Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Ukraine and Portugal.  Laura has been titled one of Canada’s Top 25 Young Entrepreneurs of 2009, Nominee for the Arts Entrepreneur of the Year, Nominee for the Emerging Performing Artists of the Year, Lululemon Ambassador and Diva-Preneur. She is also the Co-Founder and Co-Producer of Women in Dance (www.womenindance.com), a creative showcase featuring the top female Dancers and Choreographer in Toronto, ON.  She has also been recently featured in the first edition of the Toronto CRAVE book, featuring the sassiest women entrepreneurs in the city and in HealthyGirl’s Deliciously Radiant e-Book, featuring 19 “radiant” women across North America.

About Carla Catherwood- Dancer & Choreographer
Artistic Director of Nuvo-Burlesque

Born and raised on the west coast, Carla has successfully built a dance brand www.nuvoburlesque.com that is now currently bi-coastal with divisions in both Toronto & Vancouver and soon will be branching into other major cities within North America. Along side of her dance brand she started producing, writing and choreographing shows at the ripe age of 22. Ever since she’s been unstoppable! With production credits under her belt like Warner Bros. Canada, Cheverolet, Peller Estates Winery, River Rock Casino, Edgewater Casino, Flight Center, and the infamous Playboy Mansion.

Carla’s passion for creating, educating and paying it forward has always been her professional mantra. That being said… she has been teaching dance since she was 13, and spent 12 years as a professional dancer working with artists like Michael Buble, Shania Twain, Mariana’s Trench, Cory Lee, and Sarah Slean. This woman has lived all sides of the business and will bring insight on how to make both ends work together.

Upcoming Seminar Dates:

• Toronto:
  Friday, June 15th: 1-3:30PM
  The Spoke Club- 600 King Street West, 4th Floor (Screening Room)
  *Limited spots
  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
• Vegas:
  June 2012- Date TBD
• Calgary:
  July 2012- Date TBD
  
• Vancouver:
  Tuesday, August 28th: 6-8PM
  Drive Dance Centre - 1839 Commercial Dr  Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6
  

Seminar Rate:
Regular $49
Discounted for DivaGirls & Nuvo-Burlesque Dancers (discount code required): $39

DivaGirl is an online community dedicated to help women get fit, have fun and feel sexy! In April 2012, we will be launching our first ever, female-only, DivaGirl Conference in the USA.

This will be a full day of fun, flirty & educational classes, workshops and seminars, to help you unleash your sexy within!  You will be inspired by 12 fabulous Presenters, & Vendors, specializing in areas of dance, fitness, nutrition, wellness and self-esteem for women.

Celebrate the first ever DivaGirl Conference in Florida with 200+ fabulous ladies.

About the DivaGirl Conference Experience

• Full day of flirty, fun fitness & inspiration!
• Hosted at a unique, interesting venue in Melbourne, FL
• Learn from 12 specialized Presenters, in areas of dance, fitness, nutrition, wellness & self-esteem for women
• Complimentary swag bag of goodies with registration (valued at $50)
• Shop fabulous 25+ local diva-fied fitness & wellness brands
• Full healthy lunch and free sampling throughout the day
• Meet and interact with like-minded women in a fun and supportive environment

You DESERVE a fabulous day of nourishment for the mind, body and soul… laugh, learn and unleash your sexy within…

Event Details

Date: Sunday, June 24th, 2012.
Location: Crowne Plaza Resort and Spa
2650 North Highway A1A, Indialantic (Melbourne), FL 32903 USA
Time: 8AM-6PM- a full day of flirty fitness & inspiration!
Dress Code: Fitness attire – running shoes required
Policies: Females only. Pre-registration required

If you are interested in being a Sponsor, Vendor or Speaker, please contact Jackie@divagirlfitness.com.  For more information, please visit our conference website or click here to download our flyer.

Interested to find out about the DivaGirl Revolution? Well, here’s your chance!

DivaGirl is proud to announce that we will be having a FREE orientation meeting in April to provide an opportunity for you to chat with us! If you are interested in becoming a DivaGirl Licensee or Member, becoming a part of our growing D-VIP, participating in our community or just to find out what exactly we do & why we have fun doing it, this is your perfect opportunity!  ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

The event will consist of a mini presentation with a Q/A period and networking following. We hope to see you there and chit chat with us. Come on, we know you wanna…

Date: July 16, 2012

Time: 6-9PM
Location: Spoke Club
600 King Street West, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON

To register, please send an email to info@divagirl-inc.com.

Symposium for creating a rocking brand Presented by Brand Experts Laura Furtado & Leanne Grechulk TOURING TORONTO — NEW YORK CITY  — PARIS  — CHICAGO  —  LOS ANGELES  — VANCOUVER Two fabulous, female entrepreneurs, Laura Furtado from DivaGirl Inc. and Leanne Grechulk from HealthyGirl, are brand experts  and in the growth stages of building empires.  In this tag-teaming, inspiring seminar, learn how you can create a kick-ass brand and leave a sizzlin’ impression on the competition.

In this seminar, you will learn how to:

• Build a successful online community and empire
• Be social media savvy to attract clients and partners online
• Create your dream team
• Go global with your personal brand
• Create a six-figure brand
• Create your one-year marketing plan

Get ready for some hot branding… in heels.

Design, Organize, Execute and Thrive in the Arts

Presented by two fierce and passionate Dance Entrepreneurs, Laura Furtado(DivaGirl Inc.) and Carla Catherwood (Nuvo-Burlesque)

TOURING TORONTO— VANCOUVER— CALGARY— VEGAS 

Don’t just survive… we want to show you how to “thrive!”

In this inspirational, educational and interactive seminar, you will be given the tools necessary to “thrive” in your artistic career. Presented by two passionate and successful entrepreneurs, who are leading the dance industries across Canada, you will be guided on how to kick-start your creative ideas and learn how to generate revenue from your endeavor.

In this 2.5 hour seminar, you will learn how to:

• Create and develop your concepts and ideas
• Organize and manage your artistic projects
• Effectively execute your projects to success
• Learn how to secure funding and sponsorship
• Attract and build your dream team
• Effectively market your creative project
• Create momentum in your career… and keep it!

The seminar will also take you through the momentum checklist and end with an informative Q & A session.  Starving artist, no more. 

About Laura Furtado- International Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer & Presenter
Owner of DivaGirl Inc.

Laura Furtado, a successful international Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer and Presenter, is the Founder and Owner of DivaGirl (www.divagirl-inc.com).  DivaGirl Inc consists of 5 divisions: DivaGirl Fitness (dance/fitness company across North America), DivaGirl Entertainment (professional dance company),DivaGirl Beauty (spa/beauty division), DivaGirl-Preneur (women entrepreneur seminars and networking events) and DivaGirl Boutique (an online shop for everything divalicious). With over 25 years of experience in the dance and fitness realms, she has made a presence across North America and Europe, including Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Ukraine and Portugal.  Laura has been titled one of Canada’s Top 25 Young Entrepreneurs of 2009, Nominee for the Arts Entrepreneur of the Year, Nominee for the Emerging Performing Artists of the Year, Lululemon Ambassador and Diva-Preneur. She is also the Co-Founder and Co-Producer of Women in Dance (www.womenindance.com), a creative showcase featuring the top female Dancers and Choreographer in Toronto, ON.  She has also been recently featured in the first edition of the Toronto CRAVE book, featuring the sassiest women entrepreneurs in the city and inHealthyGirl’s Deliciously Radiant e-Book, featuring 19 “radiant” women across North America.

About Carla Catherwood- Dancer & Choreographer
Artistic Director of Nuvo-Burlesque

Born and raised on the west coast, Carla has successfully built a dance brandwww.nuvoburlesque.com that is now currently bi-coastal with divisions in both Toronto & Vancouver and soon will be branching into other major cities within North America. Along side of her dance brand she started producing, writing and choreographing shows at the ripe age of 22. Ever since she’s been unstoppable! With production credits under her belt like Warner Bros. Canada, Cheverolet, Peller Estates Winery, River Rock Casino, Edgewater Casino, Flight Center, and the infamous Playboy Mansion.

Carla’s passion for creating, educating and paying it forward has always been her professional mantra. That being said… she has been teaching dance since she was 13, and spent 12 years as a professional dancer working with artists likeMichael Buble, Shania Twain, Mariana’s Trench, Cory Lee, and Sarah Slean. This woman has lived all sides of the business and will bring insight on how to make both ends work together.

Upcoming Seminar Dates:

• Toronto:
  Friday, June 15th: 1-3:30PM
  The Spoke Club- 600 King Street West, 4th Floor (Screening Room)
  *Limited spots
• Vegas:
  June 2012- Date TBD
• Calgary:
  July 2012- Date TBD
• Vancouver:
  Tuesday, August 28th: 6-8PM
  Drive Dance Centre - 1839 Commercial Dr  Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6
• CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

Seminar Rate:
Regular $49
Discounted for DivaGirls & Nuvo-Burlesque Dancers (discount code required): $39

DivaGirl is an online community dedicated to help women get fit, have fun and feel sexy! In April 2013, we will be hosting our 2nd Annual, female-only, DivaGirl Conference.

This will be a full day of fun, flirty & educational classes, workshops and seminars, to help you unleash your sexy within!  You will be inspired by 12 fabulous Presnters and Vendors, specializing in areas of dance, fitness, nutrition, wellness and self-esteem for women.

Celebrate the first ever DivaGirl Conference with 200+ fabulous ladies.

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM OUR FIRST CONFERENCE! 

About the DivaGirl Conference Experience

• Full day of flirty, fun fitness & inspiration!
• Hosted at a unique, interesting venue in Toronto, ON
• Learn from Presenters in areas of dance, fitness, nutrition, wellness & self-esteem for women
• Complimentary swag bag of goodies with registration (valued at $50)
• Shop fabulous 25+ local diva-fied fitness & wellness brands
• Full healthy lunch and free sampling throughout the day
• Meet and interact with like-minded women in a fun and supportive environment

You DESERVE a fabulous day of nourishment for the mind, body and soul… laugh, learn and unleash your sexy within…