Mentorship


Indigenous entrepreneurs can access free one-on-one support from our team of expert advisors.

We’re here to help you grow — at your pace, in your way. Meet our advisors below and book your mentorship session today.


Karla Briones 

Expert-in-Residence

Expert support in business models, planning, marketing, sales, business setup, and growth to help you move forward with confidence.


Marissa Dube

Finance Mentor

Support in personal and business finances, budgeting, goal-setting, and planning to build confidence, reduce stress, and grow with clarity.


Chad Smoke

Business Plans & Marketing Mentor

Support writing your business plan and digital marketing tools like social media, eNewsletters, and design platforms to help promote and grow your business.


Cyprian

IT, Operations & Digital Production Mentor

Support with digital operations, marketing, and content production—like websites, email, video, podcasting and photography—to operate and grow your business.

Upcoming Dates


Work one-on-one with Zach Pashe, your ADAAWE Success Navigator, to build a 3-Month Self-Guided Incubator roadmap tailored to your immediate goals. 

You’ll get hands-on support from the ADAAWE team every step of the way — mentorship, tools, space, and community to help your business grow.

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ADAAWE is a hub for Indigenous entrepreneurs in the National Capital Region to gather, learn, and thrive on unceded Algonquin Territory.

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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

338 Somerset St. W.

Ottawa, ON

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