08/05/2026
So honored and truly humbled to be named one of Canadian Mortgage Professional’s Top 50 Women of Influence for 2026.
An award with my name on it is really a reflection of the extraordinary women who lifted me up along the way. Nobody gets here alone, and I have been blessed with the absolute best mentors and teammates:
To Donna Thornton , my broker owner - thank you for creating a space where I can truly grow. You support us, listen to us, and make sure we have every tool we need to succeed. You are genuinely connected to every single one of us, and having that kind of leadership is a rare gift I never want to take for granted.
To Alice McGaw Alice Friesen McGaw - my boss for over 15 years - you never held me back. You always wanted to see me succeed, grow, and do as well as you (or better!). Thank you for giving me a place to pour my love of hard work into, even when you were practically begging me to step away from my desk whether for a quiet weekend, a random Wednesday patio drink, or, you know, while I was literally in labor.
To Kristen Quesnel | MORTGAGE AGENT & crystalmmarie_ thank you for trusting me to mentor and guide you as new agents as we build something amazing together in the Norfolk and Brant markets. Your trust during a big year of change in my life means more than you know.
I know imposter syndrome can creep in for all of us, but moments like this remind me that showing up, putting in the work, and leading with heart pays off. I am so grateful, and I hope I can pass along the same inspiration to others that Donna and Alice have always given to me.
Here’s to the incredible women who build us up, keep us grounded, and push us forward! ❤️
P.S. To my mum: you are tough as nails, the most resilient woman I know, and totally insane, pretty sure that’s where I get my audacity. Love you!