Five founders.
One shared mission.
Zero tolerance for bad networking.
We each bring something different to the table — but we all showed up for the same reason. To build something better.
Melody Salisbury
Melody is a Mortgage Agent and entrepreneur based in St. Thomas, Ontario. She built her business on real relationships and straight talk — no jargon, no runaround. When she saw a gap in how entrepreneurs were connecting locally, she made the call that started it all. Collab 519 was her pitch, and five people said yes.
Founding Member | Mortgage Agent
Jorge Polio
Jorge is a SW Ontario photographer with 12+ years of experience helping brands and people look as good as they actually are. Weddings, branding, family — he shoots it all with heart. If you've ever wondered why your headshot doesn't look like you, Jorge is your guy.
Founding Member | Photographer
Ryan is a RE/MAX realtor serving the London and surrounding area, focused on helping people find not just a house, but the right fit. He brings the same energy to real estate that he brings to Collab — straightforward, community-minded, and always willing to go the extra mile.
Founding Member | REALTOR®️
Ryan Dupuis
Val is a financial planner dedicated to making money feel clear, approachable, and empowering. She takes a client-first approach to financial wellness—one rooted in real life, not rigid rules.
Working with individuals and families, Val simplifies complex decisions and creates practical, personalized plans that grow with them. Her goal is simple: to help people feel confident, in control, and supported in their financial future.
Founding Member | Financial Planner & Coach
Val Stratford
Monika helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs stop drowning in their schedules and start actually living. As an accountability and productivity coach, she's the person in the room who will tell you that you don't have a time problem — you have a boundary problem. Also, she runs on coffee. A lot of it.
Founding Member | Time & Energy Coach