Name: Meryenda Mixer: We celebrate our community, are we ready to invest in it?
Start: 2026-03-26T18:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-03-26T21:00:00.000-04:00
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Networking Events

Meryenda Mixer: We celebrate our community, are we ready to invest in it? 

A gathering designed for meaningful connections and inspiring conversations. Meryenda Mixer brings together Filipino entrepreneurs, professionals, and community builders to reflect on what investing in each other actually looks like. 

Enjoy specially prepared Filipino-inspired canapes, kwento with like-minded community members and learn at our 

 featuring leaders who are bridging our culture with ideas that turn into impact. 

🤝 A welcoming space for Filipino entrepreneurs and leaders to connect and build. 

🎤 A meaningful conversation on how we can go beyond celebration and close the wealth gap.

🍛 Refreshments thoughtfully catered, it is meryenda after all! 

In this fireside chat, we explore what it means to invest in the next generation of Filipino-Canadian business.

Through personal stories and thoughtful dialogue, our speakers will reflect on how we can go beyond simply celebrating our culture and move into investing in it. We want our community to win and at a certain point that means putting money into ideas that give us ownership and longevity.

CEO & Founder of Founding Possibilties, Cambio & Co. and Sinta & Co.

CEO of Founding Possibilities and co-founder of Cambio & Co. and Sinta & Co. Award-winning entrepreneur, reinvesting over $1M CAD to Philippine Artisans and now helping BIPOC founders grow brands that lift up communities.

Founder of Happy Natural Products, with a mission to create a natural healthy lifestyle for families. No roadmap. No community fund. Just the belief that traditional wisdom and Filipino ingredients, could belong on shelves everywhere. Now her brand can be found in Whole Foods and Walmart across Canada.

Investor & Executive Director at Quay Concepts 

Investor and Executive Director of Quay Concepts Poblacion Inc.. Faye arrived in Canada in 2025 with a mission to learn and activate the Filipino diaspora. She continues to guide founders and leaders on impactful business groundwork that makes an impact.

Meryenda Mixer is more than an event—it’s a gathering rooted in collective growth. Through shared experiences and storytelling, we’ll reflect on what it means to honour our heritage while embracing the ideas that move us forward. 

Come to be inspired and celebrate the evolving story of the Filipino community in Canada.

​🎥 Please be advised that photo and video recording will take place during the event and may be used for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to have your image captured, kindly notify us in advance. Thank you for your cooperation.

​🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 While this event focuses on highlighting Filipino entrepreneurs and leaders, everyone from all backgrounds and experiences are welcome to join.

Meryenda Mixer: We celebrate our community, are we ready to invest in it?

Sharleen Dee Sy

Micaela Hilado

Justin Rejano

Josh Bolofer

Frank Louie Garcia

Jennifer Rabanillo

Ninah Lucila

Richmond Uy

Tom Tan

Gelaine Santiago | Cambio & Co. Filipino Jewelry

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We truly appreciate any contributions you’re able to make.
All ticket proceeds will go directly to:
The launch of the first incubator for Filipino-Candian founders.
And our year-long programming built around skill-building, mentorship, and real community connection.

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We truly appreciate any contributions you’re able to make. 
All ticket proceeds will go directly to:
The launch of the first incubator for Filipino-Candian founders.
And our year-long programming built around skill-building, mentorship, and real community connection.