Member Profile

Janet Benedict has spent her career building connections, inspiring entrepreneurs, and helping people share their stories.
After 22 years in Corporate Canada, where she trained and motivated thousands, Janet went on to build and successfully sell her own marketing company. She later founded The Canadian Networker, creating a community where entrepreneurs could connect, learn, grow, and support one another.
But as retirement approached, Janet began thinking about what her next chapter might look like. She realized it would be about something much closer to her heart — people, their experiences, and the stories that make each life unique.
Together with her co-founder, Will, Janet created Diaries, a place where seniors can share the stories, adventures, memories, and experiences that have shaped their lives.
For Janet, Diaries is much more than a collection of stories. It is about connection, preserving memories, celebrating life experiences, and ensuring seniors' voices continue to be heard.
She delights in discovering the wonderful stories shared by Diaries writers and believes that every story matters, every memory has meaning, and every connection is worth celebrating.
Through Diaries, Janet is helping create a lasting legacy — one story, one memory, and one connection at a time.