Anaida immigrated to Canada from Albania 17 years ago with her husband. They had only a few hundred dollars with them and a big dream of building something theirs but not much else. Ten years, seven-day workweeks and a diploma later, she opened the doors to her very own dental practice, becoming CEO of DentalX in 2013. A Registered Dental Hygienist, Anaida has made it her mission to educate patients on the importance of dental health.

Andrea started her career in the financial industry over 30 years ago and held a variety of positions with some of Canada's most prominent players in the mortgage business.

Armineh is a consummate professional who is fully aware of the balance that is necessary to live a happy and fulfilling life. She is cognizant of her physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health.

Brenda is a multi-award–winning Learning Experience Designer, Resource Mobilization Strategist, and Equity Advocate dedicated to transforming education, workforce development, and community systems globally.

Catherine is Executive Vice President, Insights, and Analytics at Edelman. Catherine and her team of 17 research professionals integrate digital analytics and market research to offer innovative approaches to fueling and measuring the impact of Edelman client communications.

Chantel Soumis is the Founder and Creative Director of Stardust Creative LLC, a brand agency focused on embracing differences through personal branding.

With over 24 years of experience in transforming and driving a variety of businesses forward, Christine is a master coach and an expert at helping organizations and individuals achieve greater levels of performance and success.

As an owner and operator of WOW 1 DAY PAINTING in Barrie, Ontario, I develop, mentor and lead an award-winning team, while always finding time for my growing family and giving back to our community.

Unstoppable Tracy is a global force — a #1 international speaker, bestselling author, TV host, and business powerhouse with more than 50 million views and audiences in 40+ countries, Tracy inspires leaders to rise above limitations, ignite action, and become truly unstoppable.

Debbie Burke-Benn is a values-based leader who has led teams to successful outcomes both in the public, the broader public, and the private sector. Her career path has taken her from leadership roles in corporate sponsorship, a leadership role at RBC, to leadership in the public sector, including being at the forefront of bringing public services to co-located sites as the change lead for Service Ontario.

Denise Alison is a social media strategist who emphasizes the importance of relationships. She is on a mission to teach female entrepreneurs the skills they need to create their own content confidently and consistently so they can get noticed by their dream customers!

Dr. Liza Egbogah, CEO, Dr. Liza Shoes is one of North America's leading Body & Posture experts. She is the manual osteopath of choice for political leaders, CEOs and A-list celebrities, and the founder of dr. Liza shoes, a revolutionary line of heels and flats meticulously designed for painless all-day wear. When she is not traveling to treat her Hollywood clientele, Dr. Liza practices at the[fix], her boutique clinic in Toronto Financial District.

Faten is the Principal & Chief Creative Officer of WeUsThem Inc., a full-service ad agency. She has over a decade of creative direction and marketing across all three sectors, a multitude of industries and with clients in all continents save Antarctica.

Jamie Kramer, MA, CHRP continuously strives to advance women in society and is working towards achieving that through her professional and personal goals. She works for the City of Windsor in the Diversity and Accessibility Office implementing the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. I

Jennifer is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to helping organizations close the Gender and Innovation Gaps and create a more Unified Workplace Co-founder of Women Leadership Nation Jennifer has created a new holistic approach to helping companies close the gender gap and attract, develop, engage, and retain women leaders

The Wilcox, Saskatchewan native who went from humble beginnings to being a formidable force across Canada in communicating that giving and caring for others is truly the best we can do when given an opportunity to do so. Joan's taste and elegance came to the national screen on The Real Housewives of Toronto(RHOT).

She is the Founder and CEO of EMC2 events is one of the leading live event design, production, and conference management companies in Canada. With three offices across the country, Jocelyn inspires her team of 35 people (80% female) to produce over 100 events a year in Canada, The United States, Central America, and Europe.

An internationally-acclaimed Industry Builder, Johanne is a multiple-award-winning business leader, international speaker, tireless volunteer, and mentor. Johanne joined Marriott International in March 2019 as Vice President, Field Marketing USA & Canada after being President & CEO art Tourism Toronto and Freeman Audio Visual Canada.

Elfriede Holtkamp, Founder of Ecole Holt Couture and professional Couturier in Calgary since 1954, emigrated from Europe and established her couture and tailoring atelier in Calgary with a population then of just 168,000. In a few short years, she was creating professional working wardrobes for women entering the corporate world of a burgeoning oil and gas industry.

As Director, Creative Strategy-O2E Brands, I bring a global view of the world to my daily life, strongly influenced by my early days as a student at Georgetown University and the London School of Economics, witnessing the rise of citizen journalism, blogs, and the very early stages of social media.

Kavita is an intersectional feminist, gender justice advocate and the founder of We Talk Women, a humble organization working to raise awareness about girls and women's rights issues. Through the organization, she hosts film and documentary screenings that work to expose the injustices being experienced by women in Canada and around the world.

Kim Fitzpatrick is the CEO at Jamie & Kim Fitzpatrick Fitness, Co-founder Crush Nation team, and Co-Founder of the Legacy Headband line + foundation. Focusing on influencing change in both Health, Wellness + lifestyle. Co-Founder of the global online sales team, top business mentor, and currently ranked the #1 coach in Canada, + 12th globally within the NWM company she is partnered with.

Michael Hyatt is a serial entrepreneur and technology visionary who built two highly successful software companies, which he sold for $500 million dollars.
Today, Michael ranks as one of Canada's top entrepreneurs. Michael is an active investor and philanthropist chairing the Hyatt Family Foundation.

Dana is the Director of Knowledge Management . She is an author and speaker.

As the founder of The Penrose Group, Ms. Penrose oversees all aspects of the company's operation. She is particularly adept at providing advisory and other consulting services central to an organization's exit strategy. The Penrose group has been in business for over 10 years and successfully advised on many mergers and acquisitions all over the Canadian and the United States. N

Inamullumani was founded by Canadian-Jordanian designer Luma Qusus Awad. Apart from being known for its vibrant pieces, the brand produces customized and inspirational jewelry designs for individuals, corporate initiatives, and cause-focused organizations.

I have been working in the technology industry since the age of 17 and have been fortunate enough to work for 4 different fortune 500 companies as well as with small start-ups. I started in this industry as Marketing Assistant has worked my way up through the ranks of sales starting as an inside rep, moving up to outside sales.

Runaway | Homeless Youth Advocate and Expert Marnie Grundman is the author of MISSING: A True Story of a Childhood Lost.
A child who belonged to no one, missing at the tender age of 13, she spent years living on the streets where she experienced the worst of humanity first-hand, In her darkest hours while living in an apartment complex sauna, she was sure that everyone who knew her had forgotten that she even existed. It was in those desperate hours that she decided she was paying upfront for a better life that lay ahead.

Mike Giannoumis is Senior Vice President of Technology Operations at Paysafe Group (Paysafe), where he leads a global multidisciplinary team of over 150 IT professionals. He is an energetic hands-on leader with the outstanding ability to build highly talented and qualified teams exclusively focused on achieving compelling business results.

Mylene is a second-year student at the University of Waterloo who is pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Engineering with a minor in entrepreneurship. Natural-born introvert, she uses the ability to spread awareness of the potential invested in STEM to find her voice.

Nadine is a social innovator from Toronto who strives to maximize lasting impact through cross-sector collaboration. She is currently a Business Strategy Consultant and is the lead of Accenture's National Pro Bono Practice - a practice that provides in-kind consulting services to charities and non-profits to Canada.

Prajwala Dixit, an engineer by education & a community catalyst by passion, is a journalist and columnist writing for CBC and SaltWire Network whose work, which has garnered international attention, brings forth a female, melanin-rich, Atlantic Indian-Canadian immigrants voice.

Rebecca McKillican is the CEO of Well.ca, a company she joined in 2012. Well.ca is a major Canadian online retailer that employs over 200 people in Guelph and Toronto. They are the largest purveyor of green and natural healthcare products and cosmetics. They have won numerous awards for their customer experience and e-commerce innovation.

Rochelle Laflamme and her business partner, Alisa Thompson, founded Epic Alliance Inc. 6 years ago. Their mission is to simplify and streamline the residential real estate investing, making it an ideal vehicle for passive investors to build wealth.

Shelly Elsliger is an engaging LinkedIn Trainer and President of Linked-Express. She is also referred to as LinkedIn Superwoman. Shelly coaches and empowers executives, diverse leaders, aspiring women leaders, business students, and job seekers, as well as corporate teams; inspiring them to maximize their professional branding potential, social influence, and leadership ability on LinkedIn.

Siobhan Calderbank is a dynamic speaker, an award-winning published author, and an expert in change management and leadership. She has spoken to diverse groups at conferences, events, seminars, and planning sessions to motivate individuals to work more collaboratively.

An entrepreneur at heart, I've spent my recent career enthralled in hyper-growth or start-up businesses such as Target, Kit and Ace, and now O2E Brands. I've been called an innovator with an operational backbone and someone who has a knack for business development.

Tim Alison is the Executive Producer and Host of the Screw the Naysayers Podcast.. At the age of 31, Tim quit one of the highest-paid sales jobs in Canada and moved from Toronto to a rural fishing village in Nova Scotia. The Naysayers laughed when he said he was starting an educational software company. They stopped laughing when his sales topped $10 million. Thirty-one years later Tim still lives in that same fishing village.

Trish Ronan is a proud mother and wife, and President of ENJO Canada, in that order. Her passion for helping others live their best lives crosses all of these positions, and her continued drive to make things better for others is always in the lead.

Trudy is a prominent microblading expert based in Toronto, Canada. Trudy reputation for crafting natural eyebrows designed to each person's unique facial features is what distinguishes her from the crowd.

Vanessa Vakharia is an innovative entrepreneur, math educator, author, musician, and community builder with a passion for engaging women and girls in STEM. She is the founder and CEO of The Math Guru, a tutoring company and support system for K-12 students experiencing stress, difficulty, or mystery around math and science.

I began writing and singing songs as a larva, went on to study Digital Audio Production and Musical Theatre Performance in college, and quickly became obsessed with the intersection of art and tech after moving to Toronto and experiencing Virtual Reality