TONIA JAHSHAN
Tonia Jahshan is an award-winning entrepreneur, storyteller, and passionate advocate for women’s mental health. She is the founder of Sipology, a Canadian wellness company celebrating 20 years in business, built from the ground up starting with small tea gatherings that grew into a nationally recognized brand rooted in courage, community, and bold innovation.
Named Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneur in 2016, Tonia rose to national prominence after delivering one of the most successful pitches to ever air on Dragons’ Den. Under her leadership, Sipology ranked in the Top 5 on the Profit 500 list for five consecutive years, solidifying its place as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies.
Tonia is an Ernst & Young Winning Woman, a two-time finalist for the Ontario Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards, and the recipient of the 2021 Ernst & Young Special Citation Award for building one of the most impactful entrepreneurial communities in the country.
Beyond business, Tonia is known for her authenticity and voice. Her talks blend humor, honesty, and powerful storytelling as she shares the real journey of entrepreneurship, from risk and reinvention to burnout and rebuilding. A dedicated advocate for women’s mental health, she uses her platform to spark meaningful conversations and create spaces where women feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Audiences leave her talks energized, grounded in possibility, and ready to take their next brave step, in business and in life.
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Testimonials
“I had the great pleasure of working with Tonia on a series of events. What began as a wonderful opportunity to hear her speak quickly blossomed into an incredible partnership.
Tonia went above and beyond our expectations, and our audience truly connected with her story. She is a gifted storyteller who captivates the room and draws people into her world.
Get ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe even crave a great cup of tea.”
Cécile
Farm Credit Canada
“As someone who has been a professional speaker for over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of sharing the stage with many presenters. I can confidently say that Tonia Jahshan is one of my favourites.
She is funny, intelligent, and an incredible storyteller. Her message resonates with every audience, and her jaw-dropping entrepreneurial success inspires attendees to push further than they ever thought possible.”
Stuart Knight
President
“We truly appreciate Tonia sharing such personal details about her life and where she is today. Her message was incredibly powerful.
Our goal was to help Progress Place spread awareness about the work we do and the importance of work and mental wellness, and Tonia absolutely helped us accomplish that.
She brings such enthusiastic energy when she presents, which made her story even more engaging. Hearing about her experience on Dragon’s Den was a fantastic example of how taking a chance as an entrepreneur can shape success. It was truly inspiring for everyone in the room.
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments.”
Criss Habal-Brosek
Executive Director
Progress Place
“It was a pleasure to have Tonia as our keynote speaker for our Annual International Women’s Day Breakfast in Halifax. Her energy and enthusiasm were contagious, both on and off the stage.
Tonia captivated our audience of over 400 women entrepreneurs with her honest and engaging business journey, sharing both the challenges and triumphs along the way. There were many laughs and cheers as her passion for entrepreneurship inspired everyone in the room to visualize their future and take steps toward making it happen.
Our event evaluations showed overwhelmingly positive feedback, and we would gladly share a cup of tea with Tonia anytime.”
Tanya Priske
Executive Director
Centre for Women in Business
What audiences have to say about Tonia
“Event was fantastic and the guest speaker inspiring and real.”
“Keynote was fantastic, and I loved the Q&A portion after she spoke.”
“Tonia’s speech was awesome.”
“I really enjoyed hearing from an ‘ordinary’ woman about her extraordinary entrepreneurial experience.”
