Presented By TD Insurance
TD Insurance Private Client Advice is proud to sponsor Dolce Magazine’s Empowering Women feature, which celebrates something I care deeply about: helping women recognize what is possible for themselves and giving them the confidence, support and opportunities to pursue it. One of the most important lessons a mentor shared with me was that I had the power, ability and authority to consciously and intentionally create my ideal life. That idea changed the way I thought about my future. It reminded me that we often have more agency than we realize and that we are capable of far more than we sometimes allow ourselves to believe. It is a lesson that has stayed with me throughout my career.
I have been fortunate to learn from and be supported by incredible women who challenged me to dream bigger, believe in myself and step outside my comfort zone. That is why this sponsorship with Dolce feels so meaningful to me. The stories featured here highlight accomplished women who are leading businesses, creating change and inspiring others by sharing their experiences. They remind us that success can take many forms and that there is tremendous value in learning from one another’s journeys.
At TD Insurance Private Client Advice, we believe in taking the time to understand what matters most to our clients because their ambitions, businesses, families and aspirations are unique. In many ways, that same philosophy applies to empowering women. It begins with listening, understanding and helping people build the confidence to pursue what matters most to them.
My hope is that these stories inspire women to think boldly, trust in their abilities and continue creating opportunities for those who follow.
– Davina Boulineau
DAVINA BOULINEAU
President, Private Client Advice & Vice President, Small Business Insurance Distribution, TD Insurance
Davina Boulineau is President of Private Client Advice and Vice President of Small Business Insurance Distribution at TD Insurance. With more than 25 years of experience across financial services and insurance, she has built a reputation for fostering high-performing teams, championing client-focused advice and serving the complex needs of affluent and high-net-worth clients. Passionate about mentorship and authentic leadership, Davina is committed to helping people realize their potential and creating environments where individuals feel valued, heard and empowered to succeed.
www.tdinsurance.com/privateclientadvice
@TDInsurance
DR. ANN KAPLAN MULHOLLAND
Dr. Ann Kaplan Mulholland, lead of the hit series Queen of the Castle, is an entrepreneur, television personality, author and motivational speaker. A former Real Housewives star and host of three makeover shows, she founded and sold a national finance company and has earned more than 40 international and national business awards, including being named E&Y Canada’s Female Entrepreneur of the Year twice. A mother of six, author of seven books and Harvard Certified AI Specialist, Ann believes in living an unscripted life guided by heart and values.
annkaplan.com
@AnnKaplan_ownit
CATERINA PAGGOS
Founder and CEO of CP Consulting, where 22 years in medical aesthetics come together. She spent 8 years building med spas, 11 at Galderma as a top performer nationally, and now leads her own firm. She has trained over 1,000 salespeople and builds the growth plans that transform revenue for Canada’s leading aesthetic practices, and has partnered with Renellence Inc. to bring Saypha by Croma-Pharma and the newest regenerative products to the Canadian marketplace.
caterinapaggos.com
@caterina.paggos.co
VIVIAN RISI
With more than five decades in real estate, Vivian Risi has built a career defined by leadership, resilience and an unwavering commitment to people. As President and CEO of RE/MAX Your Community Realty, Vivian leads one of Canada’s largest real estate organizations. Vivian believes true leadership is about creating opportunities, lifting others and leading with integrity. Her greatest passion is empowering women to trust their voice, embrace challenges and lead with confidence, purpose and strength.
vivianrisi.com
@vivianrisi
JACLYN WHYTE
Immersed in luxury gown-making from a young age, Jaclyn Whyte co-founded Toronto’s WHYTE COUTURE atelier with her mother, Francesca Guzzo-Whyte, in 2011. In 2023, the mother-daughter duo launched the Jaclyn WHYTE prêt-à-porter line, earning the prestigious 2025 FGI Rising Star Award for Bridal. Renowned for intricate lacework and superior fit, they quickly captured global acclaim, featured in Vogue, The New York Times, and Hello! Canada. Having dressed icons like Tessa Virtue and Venus Williams, the Jaclyn WHYTE collection now retails through premier luxury stockists including Bergdorf Goodman, Kleinfeld, and Stanley Korshak.
www.whytecouture.com
@whytecouture
www.jaclynwhyte.com
@jaclynwhytebridal
ANNA ELIOPOULOS
Anna Eliopoulos’ entrepreneurial journey began with a small venture in the corner of her husband Peter’s restaurant and grew into one of Canada’s premier corporate gifting companies. More than four decades later, the business is known for innovative, beautifully curated gifting experiences for leading companies, their clients and teams. Anna’s professional achievements include the Vaughan Women of Excellence Award, RBC Women of Influence Runner-Up, York Region Portraits of Giving Recipient, and recognition among Canada’s Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs. Beyond business, Anna is deeply committed to her family, community and giving back, values that remain central to her success.
www.PeterAndPaulsGifts.com
@peterandpaulsgifts
STACI LEVINE
With more than 25 years of experience in public relations and brand building, Staci Levine is a Los Angeles-based publicist, entrepreneur, wellness facilitator and founder of Sacred Woman Collective, a global community centered on women’s circles, retreats and meaningful gatherings. She has led campaigns for brands including Vans, G-Shock, OluKai and Blundstone. As a certified sound healer and trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, she is dedicated to creating spaces for connection, healing and personal growth.
sacredwomancollective.com
@sacredwomancollective
KAREN STINTZ
Karen Stintz is a Canadian leader, author and public policy advocate whose debut book, Beyond Good Enough: Toronto and the Crisis of Urban Complacency, published by Sutherland House Experts, has received significant attention ahead of Toronto’s October 26, 2026 municipal election. A former Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission, she has been recognized among Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential People and Women of Influence’s Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada. She also contributes to print and broadcast media, including the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun and National Post.
karenstintz.ca
@karenstintzto
OKSANA VIALYKH
A seasoned commercial real estate professional and AACI-designated appraiser with nearly 20 years of experience, Oksana delivers valuation and elite consulting services to developers, municipalities, accountants, and legal professionals. As Principal of Premier Realty Consulting, Concord Realty Group, and Lynx Machinery and Equipment Appraisal, and Director of Operations at Bottero Appraisals, she is revered for her strategic problem-solving and trusted expertise.
www.botteroappraisals.com
