From the Grill to the Stage: How Paula Stachyra Is Helping Women Rise Together in Niagara
When you think of BBQ, entrepreneurship, and fierce feminine power, one name stands out: Paula Stachyra. Known for breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, the award-winning chef, best-selling author, speaker and business coach is now using her platform to help other women rise—both in business and in life.
On May 31 & June 1, Paula will be headlining Rise Together 2025, a two-day summit for women in business hosted at the stunning White Oaks Resort & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The event will bring together more than 100 ambitious women for a weekend of strategy, empowerment, and unforgettable connection.
But make no mistake—this isn’t your average business conference. Rise Together is a call to action.
More Than Just a Grill Master
While Paula may be most recognized for her incredible pellet grill recipes, her influence stretches far beyond the kitchen. From Cambridge, Ontario, she’s built six businesses, become a go-to recipe developer for national brands, and made countless media appearances across North America sharing tips, tricks, and techniques for mastering the art of the grill. Throughout Paula’s career, she has addressed questions of creativity, resilience, and where passion and purpose meet. Her writing has appeared in top media sources such as Elle Canada, US Magazine, LA Weekly, Zoomer, MSN, Rachael Ray Magazine and The Food Network.
And yet, behind the smoke and sizzle is a woman who knows exactly what it means to hustle with heart.
A Summit for the Bold and Ambitious
What if one weekend could change everything? Rise Together 2025 is designed for women who are ready to scale their businesses, expand their confidence, and connect with a community of like-minded leaders. This year’s theme is all about momentum—and Paula is bringing the fire.
Attendees will hear from her directly in a keynote that blends real talk, real experience, and the raw truth of what it takes to grow something from the ground up.
Star-Studded Speaker Lineup
Alongside Paula, the event features a powerhouse lineup of speakers including:
- Kristina Bartold, CEO of The Social Snippet
- Sofia Aguilar, founder of Aguilar Media Group
- Kim Jeremic, Leadership Consultant and executive coach
- Tracy McKechnie, HR strategist and networking expert
- Kat Ostroumova, Hormone Imbalance Specialist
- Plus 14 more!
You don’t want to miss an unforgettable performance by Juno Award-winning singer Simone Denny, known for dancefloor anthems like You’re a Superstar.
It’s a speaker list built to inspire—and to ignite action.
What to Expect at Rise Together 2025
Held at the luxe White Oaks Resort & Spa, Rise Together is an immersive experience designed to recharge your business and your mindset. The weekend includes:
- Two immersive days of inspiration, bold conversations, and next-level networking
- 19 powerhouse speakers including 3 celebrity guests
- An exclusive live performance by 4x Juno Award-winning icon Simone Denny of Love Inc.
- A vibrant community of 100+ ambitious women in business
- Action-driven workshop on “How to Reinvent Yourself in 2025”, unforgettable connections, and our signature panel: “How to Build Resilience in an Ever-Changing World”
- All-day gourmet coffee, drinks, breakfast, a delicious lunch buffet, and plenty of networking opportunities
- Deep dives into confidence, business growth, wealth principles, marketing, sales, social media, podcasting, midlife empowerment, health, hormones, pleasure, burnout recovery, and more
- DJ, 360 Photobooth, vendor pop-ups and exclusive product showcases
- A release exercise to close out the celebration in harmony
Whether you’re building your empire or stepping into your next big leap, this is where it all aligns. With over 70% of tickets already sold, the event is poised to sell out—fast.
More Than a Moment—It’s a Movement
Paula believes that empowered women create empowered communities—and the Rise Together summit is proof of that. It’s a space where entrepreneurs can ditch the overwhelm, connect deeply, and walk away with tools to build real momentum.
Get Your Ticket
General admission tickets are still available but going fast. Use promo code RISE100 to get $100 off general admission tickets while supplies last.
For the complete agenda and speaker lineup at Rise Together 2025 and to reserve your spot, visit https://empowerwomentorise.eventbrite.com/
