About Emily

Emily's artistic journey began in her formative years as a dancer, where she honed her craft in jazz, tap, and ballet. Her natural sense of rhythm and grace propelled her to embark on a brief but remarkable career as a professional dancer, captivating audiences across the United States. Not content with limiting her creative endeavors, she also displayed remarkable talent for golf, traversing the Canadian landscape as a marketing and merchandising professional for prestigious golf apparel brands including  Sunice and Ashworth. Her contributions to iconic events such as the Canadian Open and CP Women's Open, alongside her residency at prestigious golf institutions Hamilton Golf and Country Club and Mississaugua Golf and Country Club, solidified her reputation in branding and sports marketing.

Elevating her trajectory, Emily spent a decade hustling and honing her expertise at leading global marketing agencies, including MediaCom and Hill+Knowlton. The culmination of her vast marketing knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit materialized with the founding of ThinkHatch in 2017. This groundbreaking venture pushed industry norms, providing bespoke fractional marketing support to startups on their climb to success. Bolstered by an exceptional team of diverse industry experts, ThinkHatch quickly garnered acclaim, supporting esteemed startup clients such as ThreeShips, Rainstick Shower, and Joya. Recognizing her exceptional contributions, Emily was awarded the coveted Honorary Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year by Startup Canada in 2018, cementing her status as a visionary leader. Her remarkable journey was further underscored by her nomination as a Finalist for the Notable Woman Award in the same year.

But Emily's journey extends far beyond her professional accomplishments. Living firsthand with chronic mental and physical illnesses, including navigating a rare disease, mast cell activation syndrome, she has channeled her resilience into a passionate mission. 

Now, as a Patient Advisor, Emily is dedicated to supporting the often-overlooked rare disease community, amplifying their voices, and raising awareness of their unique struggles. Whether through her involvement in volunteer activities with patient support groups—such as moderating the Facebook group for the Canadian Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Community—or advocacy efforts—like her involvement as a Patient Advisor with the University of Toronto Department of Family and Community Medicine, contributing to the advancement of family medicine and patient care—Emily is dedicated to ensuring that the patient perspective remains at the heart of our healthcare initiatives. Emily’s unwavering commitment to this cause is a testament to her compassion, determination, and resilience.

Emily's magnetic presence and unrivaled expertise have earned her notable recognition from esteemed media outlets, including The Kit, Now. Anokhi Media, Notable Life. 

Stay connected to Emily's journey and discover her inspiring insights and captivating world at emilyfoucault.com/blog, where she fearlessly explores the intersection of art, wellness, and personal growth.