single use plastics and packaging. We are accustomed to the convenience of using something for five minutes and then throwing it into the recycling or garbage bin. We need to change both the system and consumer behaviour. Our biggest challenge is providing incentives to both users and the restaurant industry, that make sense for their business and that bring value to both of them Reyes is looking for guidance from her MNP mentor, Brad Bida, to take her business to the next level. “The biggest positive outcome | am seeing is accountability. Having a mentor makes you accountable and he (Brad) is asking all the right questions. He helps me to stand back and see the bigger picture, allowing me to see if we are on the right track. We know the MNP Future Leaders program will bring valuable outcomes. Today, we have over 500 users, and in five years we hope to serve Toronto and other cities in Canada. In 10 years, we want to become the leading sustainable marketplace in the world. Our biggest hope is that we inspire people to take climate change action by creating a community that believes that sustainability is not just the right thing to do, it’s the most rewarding gift in life.” For more visit www.inwit.ca. information, Frederick Redding, Founder of Detail Guys As Founder of Detail Guys, Frederick (Fred) Redding attended Glen Abbey Golf Course as a co-sponsor of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. There, he met two MNP representatives who told him about the MNP Future Leaders mentorship program. “| looked into the program and realized that MNP could touch on all of the elements of entrepreneurship and that they really understand how to grow a business,” says Redding. “| am so fortunate and grateful to be named as one of three 2022 MNP Future Leaders and to be recognized by such a reputable company. Every entrepreneur has a vision, and the biggest vane | will gain from the MNP. Future Leaders program is receiving help wth setcblshing aclearer path to growing y business while avoiding pitfalls. The real value is the one-on-one mentorship opportunity | will receive from my MNP mentor, Tyril Froese. With their Prowiedge and expertise, MNP will be a catalyst to propel the business forward. Detail Guys specializes in delivering premium mobile detailing services in the automotive sector. The inspiration behind Detail Guys came at the start of the pandemic when Redding noticed an increasing demand for sanitation services. “The first phase of our business’ vision is nearly complete,” states Redding. “About a year ago, | was driving down the road and noticed a Mobile-Tire truck providing a tire changing service directly on a neighbour's driveway. | instantly thought, what an excellent marketing concept, what if we could create a direct-to-consumer service where you simply call 1-800-DETAILS and we come to your home anywhere in Canada to detail and restore your vehicle. Every vision starts somewhere, and I guess mine was inspired in that moment.’ Currently, Detail Guys services the Oakville and Halton Region, but Redding is looking for guidance from his MNP mentor in how to scale the business nationally. “We hope to have two units in the Greater Toronto Area, and with Tyril’s expertise and guidance, we want to set the course for expanding to another major metropolitan like Calgary or Vancouver. It would be amazing to work towards providing a nation-wide opportunity for potential business owners across the country.” For more information, visit www.detailguys.ca. Stephanie Manica, Founder & CEO of iPOTS (improving POTS) It was when Stephanie Manica was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and discovered the lack of information and resources, that she decided to do something about it. Manica is in the process of opening a non-profit charity called iPOTS—Improving Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. POTS is an abnormal increase in heart rate that occurs after sitting up or standing and often causes dizzy spells, fainting, and brain fog. “After being diagnosed with POTS in 2018, | struggled to find resources and support to improve my health,” states Manica. “I did the only thing | know how to do and dove deep into medical literature and found out as much as | could about the condition and how to improve it. | was taking in extraordinarily complex information and langua: While initially doing this for myself, | saw tremendous improvements and wanted to share this with others suffering from POTS so they too could reclaim their lives.” Manica applied to the MNP Future eaders program to gain valuable insight through the personal mentorship program. “I am really excited to learn from the MNP partner (Chirag Vasa) and a diverse group of mentors that will provide an infusion of ideas and different rc perspectives that will help iPOTS become a trusted resource in helping people improve their lives. The benefits of the mentorship program are having regular conversations throughout my journey to strengthen what | am working on. Entrepreneurship can be isolating, but connecting with people who have done this, or something like this, before creates a sense of community.’ Asked what challenges Manica is facing as a young entrepreneur, she answers: “After experiencing the ravages of life living with a disability, | now see challenges as an opportunity rather than as speed bumps. Finding funding, equipment, and registering as a non-profit/charity are all opportunities to be creative. | am excited to work with POTS on a grand scale and pioneer this field of care” Manica is currently finding the funds to develop written, audio, and visual resources to improve POTS. “I see iPOTS becoming the go-to resource and gold standard for POTS care for patients, their loved ones, and their medical team. hope that iPOTS resources will help make life easier for those living with POTS. | want people to understand that just because you are in a rough place right now, doesn’t mean you're going to stay there forever. POTS is not a death sentence, it's an opportunity to learn techniques to lead a healthier lifestyle and manage symptoms. Anything is possible when you have a good attitude while trying your best. It’s a lot easier to improve when you have support, mentorship, and guidance. iPOTS will provide the necessary POTS resources to make this journey easier.” For more visit www.ipots.org. information, For more information on the MNP Future Leaders mentorship program, visit: www.mnp.ca/future-leaders. MNP'’s Peel Region office is in the Sussex Centre at 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 900 in Mississauga. Contact Jim Molyneux, Regional Managing Partner, Peel Region at 416.626.6000 or jim.molyneux@mnp.ca. Program Partners: Sheridan E51 [ca Trane for Management & Innovation UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO OAKVILLE SRArTON eu Centre Co-op & Career, Toronto 2 tase Student Success Centre Universi rampton ene LDIEM Hl . Pen STARMETROLAND ay + Comoring Space & 202 ‘0Z 4890190 ‘Aepsinyy | serve eIAyeO | LZ woo"uoyEYyapIsUt