Stephanie Manica in the Media
Speaker • Entrepreneur • Advocate
Stephanie Manica’s work has been recognized across the Canadian entrepreneurial, social-impact, and community landscape. From her work founding iPOTS to her advocacy for people living with POTS and invisible disabilities.
Her stories has been featured in local media and highlighted by organizations including Mississauga News, MNP, Sheridan College, Sheridan EDGE, and UofT Missississauga ICUBE.
From Entrepreneur to Speaker
Stephanie’s early media coverage focused on entrepreneurship, POTS advocacy, and iPOTS.
Today, those experiences have become the foundation of her speaking work.
Through TRYING COUNTS and The Great Canadian Swim, Stephanie brings those lessons to audiences through stories about:
- Resilience
- Disability & Inclusion
- Accessibility
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Advocacy
- Purpose & Persistence
Her story has evolved.
The message has remained. TRYING COUNTS.
Featured
Mississauga News
A local profile highlighting Stephanie’s work to build support and resources for people living with POTS.
MNP
Meet the 2022 MNP Future Leaders
Stephanie was selected as an MNP Future Leader and profiled as the Founder and CEO of iPOTS. The feature explores her entrepreneurial journey, her experience with POTS, and her vision for creating accessible resources and support.
Sheridan College
Stephanie was featured as one of four youth founders participating in Sheridan’s Youth Chanagemaker Summit, discussing the founder journey, impact entrepreneurship, sustainability, and living your values as an entrepreneur.
The Canada Times
Sheridan EDGE, RBC Future Launch Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs Looking to Drive Change.
Stephanie was identified as a founder and panelist at the Youth Changemaker Summit, where young entrepreneurs discussed impact entrepreneurship and their experiences building purpose-driven ventures.
Sheridan Edge
Stephanie’s iPOTS initiative was featured as part of Sheridan EDGE’s Social Impact Catalyst program, highlighting its mission to support people affected by POTS and provide resources for patients, families, caregivers, and medical professionals.
UofT Mississauga: ICUBE
Entrepreneurship & MNP Future Leaders
ICUBE highlighted Stephanie as the CEO and Founder of iPOTS after she qualified for the MNP Future Leaders program