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UWomen Magazine™ - 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Awards Issue

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UWomen Magazine™ – 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Awards Issue

Where the world’s most powerful stories take center stage.

UWomen Magazine™ is the editorial heartbeat of the Universal Womens Network™ — created to amplify the voices, journeys, and achievements of extraordinary women and the allies who champion them. Our mission is bold: to empower, connect, and inspire 1 billion people.

This special Awards Issue is a celebration of leadership, legacy, and impact.
A tribute to the women shaping industries, shifting culture, and redefining what is possible.
A platform that honours the companies advancing equity and the SupportHER™ allies standing beside them.

Inside This Issue: Icons. Innovators. Changemakers.

Featuring deeply inspiring stories and exclusive interviews with leaders whose influence reaches across continents and industries:

  • Carole A. Feuerman — Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Honorable Judge Rosemarie Aquilina — Legacy Award
  • Dianna Fioravanti, Michelle Fine-Smith, Vida Cornelious – Women in Power
  • Viviana Meraki, Kristina Anoska, Krystal Stoutenberg, Marija Mavoki-Tovissi | Erika Barootes, Erin Gallagher, Loretta Soffe, Danette Burtlaz-Haag  – Spotlight Features
  • Daniel Walsh – A Visible SupportHER

Each feature is a reminder that leadership looks different on every woman — but courage, conviction, and impact are universal.

A Movement in Print. A Catalyst for Change.

In these pages, you will find the stories that spark action.. The stories that shift conversations.. The stories that inspire the next generation to rise. This is not just a magazine. It is a global stage for the women rewriting history — and the men advancing equity alongside them.

Grab your cup of tea and immerse yourself in the stories that will inspire your next chapter.

Monica Kretschmer                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, UWomen Magazine™

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UWomen Magazine™ – Inspire Change

Where the world’s most powerful stories take center stage.

UWomen Magazine™ is the editorial heartbeat of the Universal Womens Network™ — created to amplify the voices, journeys, and achievements of extraordinary women and the allies who champion them. Our mission is bold: to empower, connect, and inspire 1 billion people.

Read inspiring stories of women from diverse backgrounds, and companies committed to advancing women in business along with male champions who SupportHER.

Features & Articles

  • Bobbi Brown (Icon Award) and Steven D. Plofker – Inspire Change – Power Couple
  • 2023 Women of Inspiration™ Awards Issue
  • Changemakers Spotlights
  • SupportHER™ Spotlights
  • Why Nominate a Woman or SupportHER™ (Male Allie)

Grab your cup of tea and enjoy the inspiring stories!

Monica Kretschmer – Editor-in-chief and Publisher, UWomen Magazine™

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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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UWomen Magazine™ – The Power to SupportHER

Where the world’s most powerful stories take center stage.

UWomen Magazine™ is the editorial heartbeat of the Universal Womens Network™ — created to amplify the voices, journeys, and achievements of extraordinary women and the allies who champion them. Our mission is bold: to empower, connect, and inspire 1 billion people.

Features & Articles

  • Billionaire Secret to Success – Jim Pattison
  • Maureen Chant – A Lifetime of Achievement
  • SupportHER Spotlights
  • Letters to Lisa LaFlamme
  • Leaving the Playing Field
  • Certified Women-Led Spotlights

Grab your cup of tea and enjoy the inspiring stories!

Monica Kretschmer – Editor-in-chief and Publisher, UWomen Magazine™

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UWomen Magazine™ – Women Drive Change

Where the world’s most powerful stories take center stage.

UWomen Magazine™ is the editorial heartbeat of the Universal Womens Network™ — created to amplify the voices, journeys, and achievements of extraordinary women and the allies who champion them. Our mission is bold: to empower, connect, and inspire 1 billion people.

Read inspiring stories of women from diverse backgrounds, and companies committed to advancing women in business along with male champions who SupportHER.

Features & Articles

  • 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Awards Issue
  • Manjit Minhas – Building an Empire
  • Hazel (Hurricane) McCallion – A Lifetime of Achievement

Grab your cup of tea and enjoy the inspiring stories!

Monica Kretschmer – Editor-in-chief and Publisher, UWomen Magazine™

Get Ready to Be Inspired!

UWomen Magazine™ – Women: Seen, Heard, Valued!

Where the world’s most powerful stories take center stage.

UWomen Magazine™ is the editorial heartbeat of the Universal Womens Network™ — created to amplify the voices, journeys, and achievements of extraordinary women and the allies who champion them. Our mission is bold: to empower, connect, and inspire 1 billion people.

Read inspiring stories of women from diverse backgrounds, and companies committed to advancing women in business along with male champions who SupportHER.

Features & Articles

  • Tara Slone – Letters to My Younger Self
  • Breaking Barriers Across Industries
  • Letters to Lisa LaFlamme

Grab your cup of tea and enjoy the inspiring stories!

Monica Kretschmer –  Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, UWomen Magazine™

Grab your cup of tea and enjoy the inspiring stories!

Monica Kretschmer – Editor-in-chief and Publisher, UWomen Magazine™

Get Ready To Be Inspired!

UWomen Magazine™ – 2022 Women of Inspiration™ Awards Issue

Where the world’s most powerful stories take center stage.

UWomen Magazine™ is the editorial heartbeat of the Universal Womens Network™ — created to amplify the voices, journeys, and achievements of extraordinary women and the allies who champion them. Our mission is bold: to empower, connect, and inspire 1 billion people.

Read inspiring stories of women from diverse backgrounds, and companies committed to advancing women in business along with male champions who SupportHER.

Features & Articles

  • 2022 Women of Inspiration™ Awards Issue

Grab your cup of tea and enjoy the inspiring stories!

Monica Kretschmer –  Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, UWomen Magazine™

Grab your cup of tea and enjoy the inspiring stories!

Monica Kretschmer – Editor-in-chief and Publisher, UWomen Magazine™

Get Ready to Be Inspired

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Women of Inspiration™ Podcast – Bobbi Brown

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The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast is hosted by Monica Kretschmer, CEO, of the Universal Womens Network™. Monica interviews inspiring female entrepreneurs and business leaders from diverse industries who lead, inspire and motivate. Learn from women who share their career journe...

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Attending the Women of Inspiration was a terrific event. It was a gathering of exceptional women from a variety of backgrounds. Every person there had a remarkable story, and it was a great opportunity to build connections. I was delighted to be the keynote speaker and share in the challenges of racing my boat around the world and honoured to receive the Women of Inspiration Women in Sport Award. The essence of the event is to celebrate all that women have accomplished; from developing a new idea, overcoming challenges, to creating opportunities, or chasing a dream. There are no limits.

Melodie Schaffer, Melodie Ocean Racing | Women of Inspiration™ Women in Sport Award

The Women of Inspiration™ Award Gala was an incredible celebration of female empowerment and achievement. I was very inspired by the remarkable stories and accomplishments we heard from the various women and "SupportHERs" tonight. I also just had a really great time at our Roche table where we had an amazing blend of some of our most senior leaders as well as some very early in their career colleagues, all very different women, but all equally inspiring. Brigette Nolet- President and CEO, Roche Canada Pharma Supporting other women is so crucial. I think we as female leaders bring many unique and powerful qualities to the table - empathy, courageous authenticity, the power to inspire..  and when we lift each other up & show support, we create a network of support and opportunity. Together, we can break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and pave the way for future generations of female leaders. Brigette Nolet- President and CEO, Roche Canada Pharma

Brigette Nolet- President and CEO, Roche Canada Pharma

It was an honour to be recognized amongst so many women role models who leverage their influence and positions to inspire change. Thank you, Universal Womens Network™ for leading the way and providing the format and opportunity to celebrate, while also continuing to advance women’s agenda across North America. For me it was extra special to be surrounded by my family and see three generations of women together who truly inspire each other. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to share that moment with them. #AspireHigher Gina Izumi - Senior Vice President, SAP Canada – 2023 Women of Inspiration™ Authentic Leader Award.

Gina Izumi - Senior Vice President, SAP Canada – 2023 Women of Inspiration™ Authentic Leader Award.

At Gilead Sciences, we set – and achieve – bold ambitions to create a healthier world for all people. From our pioneering virology medicines to our growing impact in oncology, we're delivering innovations once thought impossible in medicine. As we develop innovative medicines for life-threatening diseases, we recognize it takes more than medicine to improve wellbeing for people around the world. We know we are a stronger company and that innovation flourishes when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our Women at Gilead employee resource group focuses on enhancing gender equity for women in opportunities and experiences at all levels. We are incredibly proud to be a sponsor for the Women of Inspiration™ awards which recognizes the achievements of women who lead, inspire and motivate others. We are delighted to have some of our own leaders recognized through these awards - Sharon Grehan, PhD for her authentic leader award and Shelly Smith, MBA as a finalist among strong female leaders across North America. Sharon Grehan – Women of Inspiration™ Authentic Leader Award

Sharon Grehan – Executive Director of Business Strategy & Operations /Global Lead for Women at Gilead Sciences | Women of Inspiration™ Authentic Leader Award

Simply humbling to be in the midst of such accomplished and inspiring women across industries within North America! Celebrating the successes of women and the SupportHER™ men will universally drive the change we need to create an equitable future. Congratulations to all the award recipients – your continued accomplishments will serve as a beacon of hope for so many others. Victoria Nguyen, ICD.D Vice President, Direct Financial Services-Simplii Operations, CIBC Capital Markets, 2020 Women of Inspiration™ Authentic Leader

Victoria Nguyen, ICD.D Vice President, Direct Financial Services-Simplii Operations, CIBC Capital Markets, 2020 Women of Inspiration™ Authentic Leader