The Voice Note, a new one-day beauty, wellness and pop culture summit, will make its Vancouver debut on Saturday, May 8, 2027, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. Combining candid conversations with familiar personalities, interactive brand activations and curated shopping, the event brings the energy of the online communities people love into one shared, real-life experience.
Created for those who love discovering new brands, following their favourite personalities and staying connected to what’s happening in beauty, wellness and pop culture, The Voice Note brings it all together under one roof.
From beauty pop-ups and buzzy brand collaborations to candid conversations and hands-on experiences, the event is designed to give guests a chance to discover, participate and connect, rather than simply watch from behind a screen.
It’s like scrolling your favourite corner of the internet, but IRL.
Familiar Faces, Fresh Conversations
The Voice Note will feature a curated lineup of founders, industry experts and pop culture personalities, bringing the conversations audiences follow online to the stage through keynotes, panel discussions and candid interviews.
The first announced lineup includes:
- Jenn Harper— Founder & CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a cosmetics brand focused on sustainability and supporting Indigenous communities. Since its 2015 launch, the brand has grown significantly, securing major retail partnerships and donating over $250,000 to charity. Harper has earned widespread recognition, including being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
- Dr. Jolene Le Roux— Co-Founder and Medical Director of LUX Skin Lab, with over 18 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. Passionate about emerging technologies and innovation, Le Roux combines science, artistry and individualized care to celebrate natural beauty, empower confidence and elevate standards in aesthetic medicine.
- Zahra Salisbury— Owner of Next Health Vancouver, Bellevue and Montecito and Co-Owner of the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, she isa serial entrepreneur, visionary leader, and passionate advocate for women’s health. With a career spanning fashion, hospitality and wellness, Salisbury is now forging her path in the male-dominated longevity industry. She is passionate about ensuring women have access to the science, education and personalized care they deserve.
- Mary Zilba— Television personality, podcast host and recording artist best known forThe Real Housewives of Vancouver. Zilba now bridges wellness and pop culture throughThe Mary Zilba Podcast, featuring candid conversations with experts and personalities on health, longevity, beauty, relationships and the topics shaping how we live and age.
Hosting The Voice Note is Daniella Atkinson, a Vancouver-based reporter, host, media personality and creator best known for her engaging street interviews. With experience spanning major sporting events, red carpets and brand activations, Daniella will guide the day’s conversations, bringing her signature energy, curiosity and authentic connection with audiences to the stage.
Additional speakers, special guests and brand partners will be announced in the coming months.
Beyond the Main Stage
While conversations take centre stage, The Voice Note is equally about what happens between them.
Throughout the day, guests will be invited to explore a curated mix of beauty, wellness and lifestyle experiences, with planned activities ranging from product sampling and personalized beauty consultations to hands-on demonstrations, interactive stations and boutique shopping featuring emerging and established brands.
The event will also create opportunities for attendees to meet the founders, experts and personalities behind the products and conversations they follow online.
Canadian brands and entrepreneurs will be a key part of the experience, with The Voice Note providing a platform to introduce homegrown businesses to an engaged audience interested in discovering what’s next.
Rather than attending separate launches, pop-ups and speaking events, guests can explore multiple interests in one place, at their own pace, throughout a single day.
Bringing Online Communities Into Real Life
The Voice Note was created by Meltem Algan, Founder and CEO of Welcomely Events, following more than a decade producing large-scale events internationally.
“I’ve spent years creating events for other people, but this is the kind of experience I’ve always wanted to attend in Vancouver. We discover brands, follow creators and have these amazing conversations online every day. I wanted to create a space where all of that comes to life, where you can meet the people behind what you love, discover something new and connect with people who share your interests,” says Algan.
With beauty, wellness and pop culture increasingly intersecting across social media, The Voice Note offers an opportunity to take those shared interests offline, turning digital connections into meaningful, in-person experiences.
Tickets will be available soon. Guests are encouraged to join the mailing list atthevoicenote.livefor ticket announcements, speaker reveals, brand partnerships and event updates.
📍 Location: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
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