Your Marketing and HR questions, answered.
Back by popular demand, WESK Connect: Networking with Experts is an evening designed to spark meaningful conversations and offer direct access to industry insight.
This event features local Marketing and Human Resources experts, as well as mentors with lived experience in entrepreneurship who are ready to help you navigate challenges, spark ideas, and build confidence. You’ll rotate through guided, small-group conversations with experts and mentors, making it easy to engage, learn, and connect in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Whether you’re seeking advice, exploring new ideas, or looking to grow your business, this is your chance to ask questions, gain perspective, and build valuable connections.
Light bites and drinks will be served, courtesy of The Saskatoon Club.
Expert and mentor lineup coming soon – stay tuned for the full list!
Agenda
- 5:00: Arrival and registration
- 5:30: Introduction to experts and mentors
- 5:40: First round of networking
- 5:55: Second round of networking
- 6:10: Third round of networking
- 6:25: Final round of networking
- 6:40: Closing remarks and general networking
Experts
OptimaHR
OptimaHR is a Saskatchewan-based, remote Fractional HR agency serving clients across Canada. We simplify HR management for small and medium-sized businesses by providing flexible, customized support that aligns with each client’s unique needs. Recognizing that every organization has its own set of people challenges, OptimaHR takes a deep dive into understanding your business’s unique dynamics. Our tailored solutions are designed to help your team thrive, giving you the HR expertise you need without the one-size-fits-all approach.
Maverick Studios
Bio coming soon
Mentors
Rosalie Hughes, B.Comm., RPR, CTMP, CPHR
Founder & CEO
Hughes Recruitment & Strategy Collective
Rosalie Hughes is the Founder and CEO of Hughes Recruitment & Strategy Collective and the Co-Founder of Catalyst Talent Solutions. She founded these companies on the belief that great organizations start with great people. After establishing her career in corporate recruitment and HR, her entrepreneurial drive led her to launch Hughes Collective with a vision to redefine how organizations attract, develop, and retain talent. More recently, she co-founded Catalyst Talent Solutions to offer professional temporary talent solutions that support organizations through periods of transition, growth, and change.
A passionate female entrepreneur widely regarded as a disruptor in the industry, Rosalie challenges traditional thinking and inspires both businesses and individuals to move away from outdated systems in pursuit of meaningful growth. Her work extends beyond recruitment and HR into marketing, employer branding, talent management, succession planning, and more. She is dedicated to building authentic connections, developing high-performing teams, and empowering others to lead with purpose and confidence.
Rosalie’s energy, insight, and commitment to challenging the status quo make her a dynamic mentor and an inspiring voice for leaders at every stage of their journey.
