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Ian James

Stephen Letourneau

Stephen Letourneau

Ian James, age 56, attended Ohio University from 1984 to 1989 where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts. Mr. James was appointed as President at Green Light Acquisitions, a Cannabis and Hemp investment holding company, where his responsibilities were comprised of providing the Company's strategic vision and development leadership in mergers an

Ian James, age 56, attended Ohio University from 1984 to 1989 where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts. Mr. James was appointed as President at Green Light Acquisitions, a Cannabis and Hemp investment holding company, where his responsibilities were comprised of providing the Company's strategic vision and development leadership in mergers and acquisitions. He has held this position from June 2014 to the present. In August of 2019, Ian organized the CBD Idea Factory, which became The Ideation Lab in January 2020. Ian has served as the CBD Idea Factory and The Ideation Lab’s Chief Executive Officer from the two companies’ inception until today. From 1995 to 1996, Ian served as Merv Griffin’s Corporate Community and Governmental Relations executive, working in the highly regulated gaming industry. In February 2016, Politico magazine named Ian one of the United States' most influential political thought leaders. Ian has served as a Board Member of the Ohio Center for Journalism since August 2020.

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Stephen Letourneau

Stephen Letourneau

Stephen Letourneau

Stephen Letourneau, age 46, attended University of Cincinnati from 1994 to 1997. Mr. Letourneau was appointed as Chief Brand Officer at Green Light Acquisitions, a Cannabis and Hemp investment holding company, where his responsibilities were comprised of developing the brand ethos for consumer-packaged goods. He has held this position fro

Stephen Letourneau, age 46, attended University of Cincinnati from 1994 to 1997. Mr. Letourneau was appointed as Chief Brand Officer at Green Light Acquisitions, a Cannabis and Hemp investment holding company, where his responsibilities were comprised of developing the brand ethos for consumer-packaged goods. He has held this position from June 2014 to the present. In August of 2019, Stephen organized the CBD Idea Factory, which became The Ideation Lab in January 2020. Stephen has served as the CBD Idea Factory and The Ideation Lab’s Chief Brand Officer from the two companies’ inception until today. Stephen has served as an Advisory Board Member for Nemacolin Resort in Farmington, PA since August 2015 to the present. Stephen is a Council member for the George Washington University School of Business, Digital Marketing Advisory Council member.

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Montel Williams

Stephen Letourneau

Dr. Nicola Finley

Montel Williams earned his media celebrity status as an Emmy Award winning television personality and radio talk show host. Mr. Williams is also a decorated Naval officer, inspirational speaker, author, wellness entrepreneur and health advocate. Additionally, Mr. Williams was a Founder of Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSDT), 

Montel Williams earned his media celebrity status as an Emmy Award winning television personality and radio talk show host. Mr. Williams is also a decorated Naval officer, inspirational speaker, author, wellness entrepreneur and health advocate. Additionally, Mr. Williams was a Founder of Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSDT), a neurotechnology company that focuses on developing, licensing, and acquiring non-invasive technologies for the treatment of symptoms caused by neurological disease or trauma. Mr. Williams was also the Founder of the Montel Williams MS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization devoted to researching Multiple Sclerosis and helping people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. Mr. Williams enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1974. Mr. Williams received a B.S. in Engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 1980, and served in the United States Navy in active duty until 1991, and as a reservist until 1996 when he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Mr. Williams’ awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, two Navy Expeditionary Medals, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and two Humanitarian Service Medals.

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Dr. Nicola Finley

Christina Jefferson

Dr. Nicola Finley

As a board certified internal medicine physician with decades of experience as a practicing physician, Dr. Nicola R. Finley currently serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Health Promotion Sciences Division at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona, where she lectures to undergraduate, graduate and med

As a board certified internal medicine physician with decades of experience as a practicing physician, Dr. Nicola R. Finley currently serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Health Promotion Sciences Division at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona, where she lectures to undergraduate, graduate and medical students, and presents to staff and faculty on the topic of personal wellness. Dr. Finley also serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Global Wellness Summit, an organization that gathers leaders and visionaries in the wellness industry, and serves as an Advisory Council Member at Luma Wealth, a wealth management firm that focuses on advising women and their families. Dr. Finley also serves as a Community Advisory Board Member of Arizona Public Media, a Southern Arizona-based non-profit public media service providing television and radio content including NPR and PBS to the area. Dr. Finley has had her research published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine and Current Sexual Health Reports. Dr. Finley authored Function: A multidimensional view for the International Council on Active Aging®, and wrote the chapter on “Women’s Sleep” in Integrative Sleep Medicine published by Weil Integrative Medicine Library. Dr. Finley received a B.A. in Educational Studies from Brown University in 1994, and received a M.D. from the George Washington University School of Medicine in 1998.

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David Deming

Christina Jefferson

Christina Jefferson

 With decades of senior-level investment banking experience, David Deming serves as Partner and Chief Operating Officer of ID Fund LLC, an investor-directed firm for accredited investors. Mr. Deming formerly served as a director of Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE), a clinical stage and commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company t

 With decades of senior-level investment banking experience, David Deming serves as Partner and Chief Operating Officer of ID Fund LLC, an investor-directed firm for accredited investors. Mr. Deming formerly served as a director of Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE), a clinical stage and commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies for cancer, autoimmune, inflammatory, viral, and neurodegenerative diseases, and has served on the board of numerous other public and private biotechnology companies, in addition to serving on the Board of Trustees of Hobart and William Smith Colleges for over a decade. Mr. Deming started fis career at J.P. Morgan in 1976 and was a Managing Director in charge of the Global Healthcare Investment Banking Group from 1991 to 2003. Mr. Deming received a B.A. in Economics from Hobart College in 1975.

Christina Jefferson

Christina Jefferson

Christina Jefferson

Christina Jefferson has spent her career as a leader in the diversity, equity,  and inclusion field and currently serves as the Director of Diversity,  Equity, and Inclusion for the San Francisco 49ers. Jefferson spent six  years of her career with Sephora, leading their diversity and inclusion  efforts company wide. During her time at Se

Christina Jefferson has spent her career as a leader in the diversity, equity,  and inclusion field and currently serves as the Director of Diversity,  Equity, and Inclusion for the San Francisco 49ers. Jefferson spent six  years of her career with Sephora, leading their diversity and inclusion  efforts company wide. During her time at Sephora, Jefferson rose through  the ranks working on social impact and diversity and inclusion programs  to foster inclusivity across stores, corporate offices, and distribution  centers. Jefferson was instrumental in building a talent pipeline to  identify and hire individuals from underrepresented groups. In addition  to her work internally, Jefferson also advocated for inclusive marketing  campaigns and more during her time there. Jefferson sits on several  boards, including the Jewish Community Relations Council of San  Francisco and Congregation Sherith Israel. Jefferson earned her B.S.  from the University of Southern Indiana and her Masters in Human  Resource Management from Golden Gate University.

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Joseph J. Watson

Joseph J. Watson

Joseph J. Watson

CEO of Petland -   

With decades of executive-level experience as a leader and visionary in the pet industry, Joseph Watson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Petland, Inc., a global pet products retailer with stores in eight countries. Mr. Watson began at Petland as Vice President of Operations in November 2005 and then served as

CEO of Petland -   

With decades of executive-level experience as a leader and visionary in the pet industry, Joseph Watson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Petland, Inc., a global pet products retailer with stores in eight countries. Mr. Watson began at Petland as Vice President of Operations in November 2005 and then served as Chief Operating Officer prior to becoming CEO. Since July 2015, Mr. Watson is a member of the Board of Trustees of Shawnee State University and serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Adena Health System, a medical services provider with four hospitals and six regional clinics in Ohio. Mr. Watson served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1987 and is also a National Guard veteran. Mr. Watson received a B.S. in Communications System Management from Ohio University in 1992, and received a Master's in Business Administration from Ohio University in 1999.

BFYW Brands

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Glow Market, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Better ForYou Wellness, Inc. (BFYW)

Brands and Manufacturer BFYW has Under LOI to Acquire

Ironwood Clay Co., a manufacturer Better For You Wellness, Inc.'s (BFYW)  is under LOI to acquire.
Nena Glacial Skincare a brand which Better For You Wellness, Inc.'s (BFYW)  is under LOI to acquire.
Mary Louise Cosmetics, a brand which Better For You Wellness, Inc.'s (BFYW)  is under LOI to acquire
Cannuka, a brand which Better For You Wellness, Inc.'s (BFYW)  is under LOI to acquire.
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About our plant-based science-backed Company

A brief synopsis of the Company

  • On April 26, 2021, Fast Track Solutions, Inc. agreed to acquire Sauer Energy, Inc. (OTCPK: SENY), which ceased operating in 2018. Former shareholders of Sauer Energy, Inc. became shareholders of Fast Track Solutions, Inc. upon completion of the transaction. 
  • On or about May 5, 2021, regulators approved the ticker change to "FTRK."
  • On July 19, 2021, Fast Track Solutions, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") by and among CRS Consulting, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company ("CRS"), Green Ohio Ventures, LLC, an Ohio Limited Liability Company ("GOHV"), Ian James, and Stephen Letourneau.
  • On July 30, 2021, Green Ohio Ventures acquired the controlling interest of FTRK and changed FTRK's focus to that of plant-based wellness brands, science-focused sustainable services. On the same day, Mr. Jeffrey DeNunzio resigned as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director. Mr. DeNunzio's resignation as a Director is to be effective upon the 10th day after mailing the Company's information statement on Schedule 14f-1 to the Company's stockholders.
  • On July 30, 2021, Mr. Ian James became the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The appointment of Ian James as Chairman of the Board of Directors is to be effective upon the 10th day after the mailing of the Company's information statement on Schedule 14f-1 to the Company's stockholders. Additionally, on the Closing Date, Mr. Stephen Letourneau was appointed Director. His appointment as Director is to be effective upon the 10th day after mailing the Company's information statement on Schedule 14f-1 to the Company's stockholders.
  • On August 19, 2021, the Company officially filed for a corporate name change to "Better For You Wellness, Inc." and changed the Company's ticker symbol to reflect its focus better in the future.
  • On August 27, 2021, the Company then seated Five Independent Board of Directors to better position BFYW for a potential up-list to a major market like NASDAQ/NYSE. These Independent Directors include Montel Williams, Leslie G. Bumgarner, Joseph J. Watson, David H. Deming, and Dr. Nicola R. Finley, MD. Each appointed by the Company's Board of Directors to serve as Independent Directors of the Company. The appointments of the Independent Directors are to be effective upon the 10th day after the mailing of the Company's information statement on Schedule 14f-1 to the Company's stockholders.
  • In September 2021, BFYW raised $30.5M to fuel M&A, organic growth, and business development, facilitating growth through Williamsburg Venture Holdings.
  • On September 28, 2021, BFYW signed an LOI to acquire Ironwood Clay Company (a natural skincare manufacturer in Richmond, BC) and its natural skincare brand, Nena Skincare, for a mix of cash and stock.
  • On September 30, 2021, FINRA authorized the name and ticker changes to take effect.
  • On October 1, 2021, to meet all up-listing requirements for a national securities exchange such as the NASDAQ or NYSE as soon as possible, the Board unanimously approved the establishment and formation of an Audit Committee under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(c) and NYSE Listed Company Manual Sections 303A.06 and 303A.07. The Board nominated and appointed Montel Williams, David Deming, and Joseph Watson to the newly formed Audit Committee. 
  • During the same October 1, 2021 Board of Directors meeting, the Board unanimously approved the establishment and formation of a Compensation Committee under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(d) and NYSE Listed Company Manual Section 303A.05. The Board nominated and appointed Leslie Bumgarner, Montel Williams, and Joseph Watson to the newly formed Compensation Committee. 
  • In October, BFYW executed two LOIs to acquire two natural skincare lines: Mary Louise Cosmetics and Cannuka. The LOIs are subject to due diligence, capital, and a variety of other factors and the execution of definitive agreements.
  • On November 12, 2021, BFYW announced that it planned to up-list its common stock to the OTCQB® Venture Marketplace (the "OTCQB"). The OTCQB is recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as an established public market and provides current public information to investors that need to analyze value and trade securities.
  • On November 24, 2021, BFYW announced that Leslie Bumgarner was resigning as a Company Director effective December 31, 2021, for personal and professional reasons.
  • On December 6, 2021, BFYW announced that it had launched Glow Market and Better Suds (both wholly-owned subsidiaries of BFYW). Concerning the launches, the Company filed a Terminating 8-K to reflect that the Company had ceased to be a shell company, as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, and was no longer a blank-check company. 
  • On December 8, 2021, the Company announced that it had entered into a binding Equity Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement with WVH to purchase up to $30,000,000 of Better For You Wellness, Inc. Common Stock. The binding agreements followed the September 17, 2021 Term Sheet announced on September 21, 2021.



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