Showcasing our first event in Halifax.
4th March, 2026
A night of intentional
setting.
Main Sponsor: Conscious Survival Guide Inc.
Venue and Beverage Sponsor: Asia Restaurant & Bar, Halifax
Photography Sponsor: Kaylin Amelia Studios
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A night of intimate, joyous connection.
Building a strong, aligned community of big dreamers & high-achievers.
This isn't the standard networking event. We curate a group of like-minded visionary women of the Maritimes and create the perfect environment in which they form deep and meaningful connections with other leaders on the same wavelength.
All attendees become a part of the Luminary Network, where they have exclusive access to a database of all past attendees.
No business cards needed.
The Spark
After attending numerous networking events in many different parts of the world, Madusha was looking for patterns of what made an event memorable and worth attending, and what didn't. Too many felt like superficial opportunities to meet people where you don't make a lasting impression or connection with anyone.
With the busy lives that we all lead, people are increasingly losing their connection to community. Part of that might be because most events are thrown together without much intentionality about who they're bringing together.
Madusha wants to change that.
Having formed support groups for women and chaired women-centric organizations for decades, she has felt firsthand the power of sharing stories. She knows firsthand how this brings about a depth of connection that can never experienced at a generic networking event.
And we all know the power of a shared meal. It's a fundamental part of our evolution as human beings. There's nothing as powerful to get people opening up and sharing stories. That is where the idea behind the Luminary Dinner Series was born. The purpose is to intentionally bring together people from different industries who would still fit together. To create friendships that didn't exist before in a way that doesn't feel transactional. After all, true change is best fuelled by true connection.
To learn more about Madusha,
Meet our founding partner in Halifax.
Julia Cann, Founder of CannDo Connections
Julia is the Founder and Connection Architect of CannDo Connections. With more than 20 years of professional and volunteer experience, she has built a career around creating authentic partnerships and meaningful experiences. At the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, she produced more than 500 events and restructured operations to strengthen guest experience, staff retention, and community relationships.
She currently serves on the board of Meeting Professionals International as Director of Communications and Administration, where she was recently recognized with the Rising Star Award for leadership potential. Known for her creativity and ability to connect people and ideas in ways that last, Julia brings both clarity and warmth to every project she takes on.
