JANE BARKLEY. Founder

I’m obsessed with words. I always have been. As a kid I was always up past bedtime (with my Itty Bitty Book Light) trying to absorb as many words as I could. Now I obsess over how words are perceived in this new world where virtually everyone has the ability to hit publish and BE media.

I also share practical knowledge and build industry standards teaching Social Media at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.

Writing. Much of my writing lives on janebarkley.com, or in the many books I keep near me. I’ve also contributed to Speak Up For Change, YummyMummyClub.ca, Fides Social, Charity Republic, GoGirlfriend, client blogs, and been featured on Ways We Work.

Speaking. When I speak I tell the audience “I hate public speaking, it terrifies me. And I do it anyway.” I want to prove you can do it even if you’re scared. I’ve spoken to elementary, highschool and college audiences, and have been a speaker at Ignite, Speakeasy, MoMondays, and Women’s Municipal Campaign School.

STEF SHAW.Social Media Coordinator

Those that know me, know that I can always be found with a coffee and iPhone in hand (and likely my dog Walter close by). While my leap to the marketing world was an unexpected one, learning about and working in the industry ended up cultivating a real passion for it. I got my start in the digital marketing world as a community manager – handling all day-to-day communications and online relationships for clients on social media. From there, I realized I wanted to branch out even more into the world of digital marketing. I began to take on more direct responsibility with content development, and pursued further digital marketing education opportunities through amazing resources like Hootsuite, eventually building up the skills and the guts to venture out on my own.

When I’m not with IM@Events, I’m busy growing my very own social media consulting firm. It’s always been a passion of mine, so starting my own company dedicated to social marketing, was a no-brainer.