THE ELOQUENT ENTREPRENEUR
SIP + SOCIAL SERIES
Meaningful conversations. Practical ideas. Real Impact.
November Gathering Featuring:
MARIA VERDICCHIO | Infinite Roots + Infinite Spark
📅 Thursday, November 26th, 2026
🕓 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Linda Mackie Creative in Colwood, BC
🎟️ $10 | $5 from each guest to a local charity TBD
NOVEMBER FEATURED TALK
Roots + Sparks: Leading A Business That Doesn't Ruin You
with Maria Verdicchio | Infinite Roots + Infinite Spark
What if you could create a business that runs more smoothly without taking so much of your time and energy?
Maria brings together two seemingly different worlds: AI and automation through Infinite Spark, and nature-based wisdom through Infinite Roots.
In this talk, she'll share how these two worlds fit together, what we can hand over to technology, what deserves our personal attention, and how spending time outdoors can help us feel more grounded and refreshed.
ABOUT MARIA
Maria Verdicchio is a business growth consultant and certified nature and forest therapy guide. She's been guiding people in nature since 1986, and brings that experience into her work helping entrepreneurs create more sustainable ways of working and living.
WHAT IS SIP + SOCIAL?
Sip + Social grew out of The Eloquent Entrepreneur podcast and my desire to bring those conversations into the room.
It's a small, recurring gathering for entrepreneurs, creatives, small-business owners and everyday changemakers who enjoy learning from one another, sharing ideas and building meaningful relationships.
Each gathering features a guest speaker, relaxed conversation and The Clarity Spotlight, where a few guests can bring a current business, creative or community-impact question to the group for thoughtful feedback and fresh perspectives.
My hope is that everyone leaves with something useful to take into their work, a few new connections and a little more encouragement for whatever they're building.
FROM ESSENCE TO IMPACT
Presence, Personal Brand + Purpose for Everyday Changemakers
Want to learn more about the inspiration behind Sip + Social?
Watch the recorded version of my inaugural talk, where I explore how our personal brand, presence and purpose influence the way we show up and the impact we can make through our work.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Thursday, December 17, 2026
A Special Christmas Edition
with Linda as your host + speaker!
Thursday, January 28, 2027
Featuring Eloquent Entrepreneur + Guest Speaker
Details and registration coming soon!
YOUR HOST
LINDA MACKIE
Personal Brand, Commercial + Portrait Photographer
I’ve been bringing out the best in people in my editorial style portrait photography since 2004 and can’t imagine doing anything else.
As a photographer, image-maker, content creator, visual artist, wife and mom, animal and nature advocate, and promoter of making a difference in the world, I believe images tell inspiring stories and speak for us when we can’t be there in person.
It’s my mission to help you grow your business and share your unique message to the world through compelling and timeless imagery that connects with others at the heart level.