
Darlene Gagnon’s entrepreneurial story is one of resilience and purpose. Overcoming a difficult start, she turned personal challenges into a foundation for success. With determination and mentorship, Darlene climbed the corporate ladder, managing $46 million in global brand and product development and earning multiple awards for her innovative work.
She chose to leave corporate life and founded two successful companies—WeKinnect Global Branding Agency and Kinetic Promotional Product Services. Under her leadership, they’ve been celebrated as “Best Places to Work” and “Largest Agency” while serving markets across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Her induction into the $1 million club with iPROMOTEu highlights her impactful contributions to the industry.
Recognized as an Inspirational Entrepreneur, Darlene has been honored by the National Association of Women Business Owners and Enterprising Women. A dedicated mentor and advocate, she co-leads her businesses with her husband, Denis, expanding their reach and philanthropy.
Through Entrepreneurship 360, Darlene is committed to helping couples and family-owned businesses achieve harmony in both life and work. She provides the guidance, tools, and insights needed to balance entrepreneurial success with the relationships that matter most—your family and your business. Her mission is to empower entrepreneurs to thrive, nurturing stronger connections at home while building a business that reflects their values and aspirations.
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3A’s of Entrepreneurship Retreat
The 3A’s of Entrepreneurship Retreat offers couples and family businesses a unique chance to strengthen their personal connections while unlocking the traits essential for success—Attitude, Ability, and Aspiration. This retreat empowers you to align your relationships and vision through self-reflection, immersive experiences, and actionable insights, setting the foundation for lasting growth in life and business.
Inner Vision Retreat
Entrepreneurs who have inner vision cognition benefit from getting quiet to allow them to hear their internal voice with more clarity. This retreat will show you how to trust that inner vision so you thrive in business and in life.
Marketing Strategy Retreat
A vital benefit to putting a well-constructed marketing plan in place: it gives your marketing team the power to say “no” to requests that have no merit. When your organization does not have a marketing plan, it’s hard to say no to the many things marketing is asked to do that don’t make sense.