The Ignite Team

Firecircle Ignite Mentor

Annette Labonte

Meet Annette Labonte, your wellness-meets-business mentor who's transforming tourism ventures into thriving, purpose-driven experiences! Based in Saint Lazare, Quebec, Annette brings over 20 years of expertise in blending holistic wellness principles with smart business strategies, offering dedicated mentorship support in both English and French to serve Canada's diverse tourism community.

As a former wellness retreat center and spa owner, Annette knows firsthand what it takes to create exceptional guest experiences while building a sustainable business. Her superpower? Helping entrepreneurs find that sweet spot where purpose meets profitability, while supporting them in the language they're most comfortable with!

What lights Annette up? Supporting tourism entrepreneurs who are ready to:

• Create memorable wellness experiences
• Build heart-centered service businesses
• Develop efficient operational systems
• Master work-life balance
• Transform their digital presence
• Design unique signature treatments and programs

Whether you're dreaming of opening a wellness retreat, seeking to enhance your guest experience, or looking to bring more balance to your business operations, Annette's calm and solutions-oriented approach will help you get there. With her unique blend of wellness expertise and business acumen, she excels at helping entrepreneurs reconnect with their "why" while building strong, sustainable foundations for growth.

As a licensed massage therapist and member of both MPI and RITMA, Annette brings professional depth to every mentorship conversation. Her practical approach combines time-tested business strategies with modern tools like social media and digital systems, all while keeping wellness and balance at the core of your business journey - and she's ready to guide you in English or French, whatever works best for you!