Unlock the Ripple Effect
Our Mission
The Universal Womens Network™ Inc. is a women-owned company committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We unlock the ripple effect to advance women. We amplify the voice of purpose-driven leaders, SupportHERs and Top Companies from diverse industries who lead, inspire and motivate.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion by raising the bar to advance women at all levels where decisions are made through our Women of Inspiration™ Awards, media, events, programs and certification.
We welcome men to the conversation as our allies who SupportHER™ and strategically partner with companies committed to the advancement of women.
We work with brands committed to be visible SupportHER ™champions and understand the value of women bring to the table.
We empower leaders by unlocking the ripple effect to inspire change for a more inclusive world.
Our Story Nominate a woman
Inspiring Stories
UWomen Magazine™ – Inspire Change
Special Features & Articles
- Tribute – Hazel (Hurricane) McCallion
- Tribute – Elfriede Holtkamp
- Everyone Plays a Role to SupportHER™
- SupportHER™ Day – June 2
- Celebrating Black History
- SupportHER™ Spotlights
- Featured Articles
- Why Nominate a Woman or SupportHER™ (Male Allie)
- Top Company – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) SupportHER™ Champion
Plus meet our 2022 Women of Inspiration™ Award Winners!
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Monica Kretschmer – Editor-in-chief and Publisher, UWomen Magazine™
Special Features | Articles | 2022 Women of Inspiration™ Winners
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Women of Inspiration™ Women Driving Change Book
Women are driving change in our workplaces, communities and the economy. These stories of Women of Inspiration™ and SupportHERs are authentic, relevant and relatable. These stories feature the everyday heroes that walk beside us every day including CEO’s , entrepreneurs, thought leaders and visionaries who inspire is to forge ahead, step on the gas pedal and dream big!
The Women of Inspiration™ Women Driving Change features inspiring women from diverse industries. These women are change-makers, role models, female entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries, thought leaders, and everyday heroes who inspire us to forge ahead, take the road less traveled. Every woman has a story. Over 1000 inspiring, resilient and influential women from diverse backgrounds step into the spotlight to celebrate their success and share their wisdom.
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The Power to SupportHER
These past few months we have witnessed historical moments of women in the spotlight shattering the glass ceiling, breaking barriers and making history. The power of social networks sparked viral conversations about the injustices and biases, sexism and ageism that exist behind closed doors. Women are at the forefront. They are driving change. It is critical now more than ever for everyone to play a role with one common goal to SupportHER and champion for women.
My vision for the UWomen Magazine™ is an extension of the Universal Womens Network™ to elevate women as leading their companies or paving the road within organizations along with the companies and leaders committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Together we are stronger.
Special Features & Articles
- Billionaire Secret to Success – Jim Pattison – Interview
- A Lifetime of Achievement – Maureen Chant
- Letters to Lisa LaFlamme
- SupportHER Spotlights
- Leaving the Playing Field
- Certified Women-Led Spotlights
Plus meet our 2022 Women of Inspiration Finalists!
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Monica Kretschmer – Editor-in-chief and Publisher, UWomen Magazine™
Special Features | Articles | Women across Diverse Industries
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WOMEN: SEEN, HEARD, VALUED!
UWomen Magazine™ is a dream that has been seven years in the making. I wanted to have a magazine for women who lead with purpose and the inspiration to follow through. When I launched our company seven years ago, my goal was to create a network where every woman belonged—an inclusive, non-judgmental community of women with shared values: courage, confidence, commitment and integrity.
My vision for the UWomen Magazine™ is an extension of the Universal Womens Network™. That is to bring these stories to life and drive change with a mission to empower, connect and inspire 1 billion people.
Special Features & Articles
Tara Slone – Letters to My Younger Self
Breaking Barriers Across Industries
- Patricia Gagic
- Kimberly Reeves
- Kyla Lee
- Siobhan Calderbank
- Monica Dauenhauer
Ageism and more!
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Monica Kretschmer – Editor-in-chief and Publisher, UWomen Magazine™
Special Features | Articles | Women across Diverse Industries
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UWomen Magazine™
The UWomen Magazine™ is an extension of the Universal Womens Network™. That is to bring these stories to life and drive change with a mission to empower, connect and inspire 1 billion people. In this issue, we are inspiring action for equity!
Read inspiring stories of women from diverse backgrounds, and companies committed to advancing women in business along with male champions who SupportHER.
Special Features & Articles
- Manjit Minhas
- Hazel (Hurricane) McCallion
- Major Jyoti Gondek
- Katherine (Katie) Dudtschak
- Youth – Peer to Peer Jam – Sophia Fairweather
- Women: Seen, Heard, Valued
- 2021 Women of Inspiration Awards Issue
Grab your cup of tea and enjoy the inspiring stories!
Monica Kretschmer – Editor-in-chief and Publisher, UWomen Magazine™
Special Features | Articles | Women across Diverse Industries
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Women of Inspiration™ Podcast – Natasha Bridgmohan
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EmpowerHER Stories
Rose (Marie) Gage
Independent BOD, ARIO/ CO2 GRO/ HEXO, MPOWRU & Great Governance Matters
Rose is an Independent Board Director (ID), Founder, Advisor, Coach and Mentor. She is Vice-Chair, ARIO; Chair, ESG and Compensation-CO2-GRO Inc.; ID, Vice-Chair, and ESG Chair-HEXO Corp. She’s former Chair, People and Sustainability-Link Energy; Chair–OAFT; ID-Hadrian Inc.; Governance Chair– UOHIF; Chair-ATCC; Chair-Guelph Energy Co-op, Treasurer and ID-FV Tel Co-op; and Vice-Chair WILF. She also serves as UWN’s Advisory Chair and Co-Chair, Alliance EDI Working Group. As Founder of Great Governance Matters and MPOWRUTM, she empowers SMEs through connection and resourcing of great minds wh...
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Tina Powell
Founder & Chief Content Curator, GLORIOUS IS SHE
Tina Powell is a nationally published journalist, an award-winning communicator, and a bestselling author. She is the Founder and Chief Content Curator of GLORIOUS IS SHE, a social media platform that celebrates Canadian women who inspire, achieve, and empower. She has a Master of Communication Management degree from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor of Commerce degree from York University, and an English degree from McMaster University. She is currently working toward her Master of Arts in Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies at York University, and is an Alumna Mentor in Y...
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Bina Kamath
CEO & Founder, Orion's Reach
Bina conceptualized and created Orion’s Reach - a nonprofit organization based on a mentorship model. The concept is unique in that it matches multiple mentors to a mentee to provide maximum benefit. The program is inclusive in terms of accepting all individuals for an all-encompassing mentoring program. All of her philanthropic efforts have been directed to empowering, influencing and energizing women. She received top mentor award for 2019-2020 from CCIS and similarly by Women in Leadership Foundation for her outstanding contribution and dedication. Bina was featured in 2019 & 2020 Know B...
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Angela Wisdom
Chief Revenue Officer, Leighton O'Brien
Angela is one of the most prominent and respected software sales executives in the downstream petroleum industry. She has diverse senior experience across business development, sales, project, partner and customer management positions for SaaS and technology companies to expand market presence and achieve significant revenue growth. With solid business acumen and a sharp customer focus, Angela is highly regarded for her ability to identify strategic and tactical customer needs, with a strong track record of driving value added technology solutions. She brings a high level of professional...
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Cathy Nesbitt
Worm Advocate/Founder, Cathy's Crawly Composters
Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate. Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club. She is a multi award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life. Cathy is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. Appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of Laughter Yoga. Cathy is an avid cyclist and gardener.
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Sharon Grehan
Executive Director, Business Strategy & Operations / Global Lead for Women at Gilead, Gilead Sciences
Sharon Grehan, PhD serves as the Global Lead for the Women at Gilead ERG. Sharon drives global strategy and provides actionable counsel and support to >7,200 employees, with significant impact to the business and employees. She also serves as a strategic partner to relevant industry groups, diversity organizations, and associations, such as FairyGodBoss, HBA, California Women’s Conference, etc. A strong leader with high levels of team motivation, engagement, performance and empowerment, she has mentored hundreds of employees and is a role model for authentic leadership. Before joining...
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