Universal Womens Network™

Member Monthly Success Call
2023-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton)
MentorHER Success Call
You have found your tribe! Are you a female entrepreneur, business owner or leader within your company leading a team? You are not alone!
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals while building your leadership. We created a non-judgmental environment to build trusted relationships, be accountable to your goals, learn from peers and participate in the discussion with leaders from diverse industries. Everyone brings something to the table.

Accountability – One Word Round Table – Goal Accountability
Peer-to-Peer Support = How can we support you?
Celebrate – Celebrate a milestone or achievement
Participate – Shared perspectives and participation in the discussion

Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | Time: 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST } 12:00 pm EST
Access: Members receive a calendar invitation and link to join. Become a Member.
ONE WORD JOURNAL – Order your One Word Journal with goal-setting exercises. Set your intentions for the year to manifest your best year! See UWN Shop for inspirational gifts for your and your team.
Become a Member to participate!

Monthly Member Success Call
2023-08-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton)
MentorHER Success Call
You have found your tribe! Are you a female entrepreneur, business owner or leader within your company leading a team? You are not alone!
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals while building your leadership. We created a non-judgmental environment to build trusted relationships, be accountable to your goals, learn from peers and participate in the discussion with leaders from diverse industries. Everyone brings something to the table.

Accountability – One Word Round Table – Goal Accountability
Peer-to-Peer Support = How can we support you?
Celebrate – Celebrate a milestone or achievement
Participate – Shared perspectives and participation in the discussion

Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | Time: 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST } 12:00 pm EST
Access: Members receive a calendar invitation and link to join. Become a Member.
ONE WORD JOURNAL – Order your One Word Journal with goal-setting exercises. Set your intentions for the year to manifest your best year! See UWN Shop for inspirational gifts for your and your team.
Become a Member to participate!

Monthly Member Success Call
2023-09-07 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
MentorHER Success Call
You have found your tribe! Are you a female entrepreneur, business owner or leader within your company leading a team? You are not alone!
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals while building your leadership. We created a non-judgmental environment to build trusted relationships, be accountable to your goals, learn from peers and participate in the discussion with leaders from diverse industries. Everyone brings something to the table.

Accountability – One Word Round Table – Goal Accountability
Peer-to-Peer Support = How can we support you?
Celebrate – Celebrate a milestone or achievement
Participate – Shared perspectives and participation in the discussion

Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 | Time: 4:00 pm PST | 5:00 pm MST } 6:00 pm EST
Access: Members receive a calendar invitation and link to join. Become a Member.
ONE WORD JOURNAL – Order your One Word Journal with goal-setting exercises. Set your intentions for the year to manifest your best year! See UWN Shop for inspirational gifts for your and your team.
Become a Member to participate!

Women of Inspiration Virtual Mixer
2023-09-14 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton)
Women of Inspiration™ Awards
Finalist Mixer – Private Event
Congratulations to the 2023 Women of Inspiration Finalists. Join us to connect with fellow nominees from across Canada and USA.
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm MST | 6:30 pm EST (90 Minutes)
Location- Virtual Event
Invitations to join will be emailed to eligible participants.

Monthly Member Success Call
2023-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
MentorHER Success Call
You have found your tribe! Are you a female entrepreneur, business owner or leader within your company leading a team? You are not alone!
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals while building your leadership. We created a non-judgmental environment to build trusted relationships, be accountable to your goals, learn from peers and participate in the discussion with leaders from diverse industries. Everyone brings something to the table.

Accountability – One Word Round Table – Goal Accountability
Peer-to-Peer Support = How can we support you?
Celebrate – Celebrate a milestone or achievement
Participate – Shared perspectives and participation in the discussion

Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | Time: 4:00 pm PST | 5:00 pm MST } 6:00 pm EST
Access: Members receive a calendar invitation and link to join. Become a Member.
ONE WORD JOURNAL – Order your One Word Journal with goal-setting exercises. Set your intentions for the year to manifest your best year! See UWN Shop for inspirational gifts for your and your team.
Become a Member to participate!

Monthly Member Success Call
2023-11-01 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto)
MentorHER Success Call
You have found your tribe! Are you a female entrepreneur, business owner or leader within your company leading a team? You are not alone!
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals while building your leadership. We created a non-judgmental environment to build trusted relationships, be accountable to your goals, learn from peers and participate in the discussion with leaders from diverse industries. Everyone brings something to the table.

Accountability – One Word Round Table – Goal Accountability
Peer-to-Peer Support = How can we support you?
Celebrate – Celebrate a milestone or achievement
Participate – Shared perspectives and participation in the discussion

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Time: 4:00 pm PST | 5:00 pm MST } 6:00 pm EST
Access: Members receive a calendar invitation and link to join. Become a Member.
ONE WORD JOURNAL – Order your One Word Journal with goal-setting exercises. Set your intentions for the year to manifest your best year! See UWN Shop for inspirational gifts for your and your team.
Become a Member to participate!

Monthly Member Success Call
2023-12-06 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
MentorHER Success Call
You have found your tribe! Are you a female entrepreneur, business owner or leader within your company leading a team? You are not alone!
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals while building your leadership. We created a non-judgmental environment to build trusted relationships, be accountable to your goals, learn from peers and participate in the discussion with leaders from diverse industries. Everyone brings something to the table.

Accountability – One Word Round Table – Goal Accountability
Peer-to-Peer Support = How can we support you?
Celebrate – Celebrate a milestone or achievement
Participate – Shared perspectives and participation in the discussion

Date: Wednesday, December 61, 2023 | Time: 4:00 pm PST | 5:00 pm MST } 6:00 pm EST
Access: Members receive a calendar invitation and link to join. Become a Member.
ONE WORD JOURNAL – Order your One Word Journal with goal-setting exercises. Set your intentions for the year to manifest your best year! See UWN Shop for inspirational gifts for your and your team.
Become a Member to participate!

Celebrate the Achievements of Women
2024-04-04 17:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6, Canada
BE IN THE ROOM!
The Universal Womens Network™ unlocks the ripple effect to amplify the voice of women together with our male allies as visible champions who SupportHER™.
The Women of Inspiration™ Awards is an annual event recognizing the achievements of women who lead, inspire and motivate together with men who SupportHER™.
We invite you to be in the room to celebrate the achievements of women and experience the Women of Inspiration™ Awards, hear from celebrity keynote, enjoy live performances and rub shoulders with inspiring leaders and Top Companies from diverse industries. You will leave feeling inspired, connected and motivated to inspire change.
BE IN THE ROOM

Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCC) –
Address: 255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON (Lower Ballroom)

THE EXPERIENCE

Event Details: Red Carpet, Awards, 3-course- Dinner, Celebrity Keynote (Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker), VIP Meet and Greet and DJ After Party
Attire – Oscar Style Glam (Black Tie)

TICKETS | RESERVED TABLES | EXCLUSIVE VIP MEET AND GREET

Tickets – Individual Tickets
Reserved Corporate Tables (10 guests) + Table Signage and (2) VIP Meet and Greet Passes + Recognized as a Table Sponsor
Reserved Half Table (5) Tickets + Table Signage + (1) VIP Meet and Greet Pass
Full (Group) Table – (10) Tickets
Half Table– (5) Tickets

One word to describe the Women of Inspiration™ Awards is an experience unlike you have experienced! Women of Inspiration™ Awards is a prestigious award that recognizes inspirational women who have inspired change in their networks, workplaces and communities. The 2023 Women of Inspiration™ recipients will be announced on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
MEET THE FINALISTS

CELEBRITY KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
We are proud to announce the celebrity keynotes for the Woman of Inspiration ™ Awards, featuring power couple Bobbi Brown, beauty industry titan, author, and serial entrepreneur and SupportHER™, husband, Steven D. Plofker to share the stage for the first time in North America.

BOBBI BROWN (Beauty Industry Titan and Serial Entrepreneur) and STEVEN D. PLOFKER (Real Estate Developer)
@jonesroadbeauty
@Justbobbidotcom
@thegeorgemontclair
We are disrupting the status quo with an unprecedented conversation to inspire change for women and men to lead together. Bobbi will share her remarkable journey of reinvention as a female (serial) entrepreneur, together, sharing their paths to success as a power couple and the significant role men play as SupportHER™ champions to advancing women.
EXCLUSIVE – VIP MEET AND GREET with Bobbi and Steven!
“I am honored to be part of the Women of Inspiration™ Awards and to be among such accomplished women and men who believe in championing women both personally and professionally,” said Brown. “I’ve had great success in my career, but I could never have accomplished any of it without the support of my husband, Steven Plofker. He’s been the one who has made all of my dreams come true and I’m thrilled that he will be joining me on stage so we can share our story in hopes of inspiring the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs,” shares Brown

Bobbi Brown is reinventing beauty at every age! World-renowned makeup artist, serial entrepreneur, and bestselling author Bobbi Brown is a titan of the ultra-competitive beauty industry. Bobbi founded Bobbi Brown Cosmetics with her husband, Steven D. Plofker, in 1991 because she was sick of red lipstick. Bobbi created 10 simple lip colors that evolved into a global beauty empire when the brand was acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies in 1995, placing Bobbi as the Chief Creative Officer of a rapidly growing, billion-dollar brand. With her business savvy, determination to follow her passion, and will to never accept no for an answer, Bobbi worked her way from an almost college dropout to the cosmetics queen, wellness expert, and serial entrepreneur that she is today. She speaks on the struggles of founding, launching, and running her own business, as well as the fast-paced world of microtrends today. Bobbi Brown has grown a beauty empire. Since leaving Bobbi Brown Cosmetics 2016, Bobbi has written numerous beauty and wellness books and launched Beauty Evolution LLC. She has also launched EVOLUTION_18, a line of lifestyle-inspired wellness products, The George, a boutique hotel run with her husband, Steven Plofker, in the heart of Montclair, N.J., and Jones Road Beauty, a line of high-grade, clean beauty projects.
Entrepreneur and real estate developer STEVEN D. PLOFKER’s successful business portfolio reflects his hardworking nature and deep understanding of market trends. Steven co-founded Bobbi Brown Cosmetics with his wife, Bobbi, in 1991. The cosmetics brand was acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies in 1995, springboarding Steven and Bobby to global recognition in the beauty industry. His real estate projects include urban infill, historic renovations, new construction, and readaptive uses of commercial, industrial, and residential projects. His other business endeavors include ownership of a film and photography studio, a boutique hotel, and cosmetics and supplements companies.

EMCEE AND PERFORMANCES

CO-EMCEE
MICHAEL BURNS – CEO, CANADA’s VALOUR GAMES
@canadasvalourgames
Burns was the CEO of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017. The Invictus Games are the largest international adaptive sports competition in the world featuring ill and injured soldiers and veterans. Burns led the execution of the Games, including building the organization from the ground up, which took more than two years. Under his leadership, the Games secured support from all three levels of government and more than 100 corporate and community partners and recruited more than 1,800 volunteers. The Toronto Invictus Games were completely sold out and generated the highest national and worldwide viewing audience ever for the Games.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
ROBERTA BATTAGLIA – PERFORMER | AGT (America’s Got Talent) Golden Buzzer Winner
@robertab.official
AGT Season 15 ⭐ GOLDEN BUZZER WINNER ⭐ 4th Overall Finalist on America’s Got Talent, the WORLD’s BIGGEST STAGE show. Sofia Vergara hits her first-ever Golden Buzzer on AGT for Roberta! To date, 91M people have viewed Roberta’s dazzling performance from around the world.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
D.O. (DUANE) GIBSON – Motivational Speaker, Advocate, World Record-Setting Rapper
@iamdogibson
Duane Gibson, aka D.O. (Defy the Odds) is a two-time Guinness World Record-Setting rapper, author, music executive and motivational speaker who has inspired hundreds of thousands of youth since 2001. He set a Guinness World Record by freestyling for 8 hours and 45 minutes and has performed worldwide, performing multiple tours in Asia, Europe, United States and touring nationally in Canada. Gibson has performed more than 3500 shows at schools across Canada combining motivational speaking with live performances.

OPENING SHOW
Hannah Isenberg – Co-Owner, Choreographer, Isenberg Entertainment | 2023 Women of Inspiration™ Finalist @isenbergent | @han.isenberg
Hannah Isenberg is a multifaceted artist from Toronto, Canada. With much success in the realms of the arts, Hannah is humbled and grateful to be considered a professional dancer, choreographer, adjudicator, musician, actor, designer and photographer. Her work has allowed her to share her passions with communities in 35+ countries, providing learning opportunities to all ages in the arts.
Opening Show

The Dancers: Naomi Couture-Gagnon, Reese O’Donnell, Jaliyah Power, Madelyn Taylor, Julliana Gould, Quinn Gow, Delainey Shennan, Abbey Reynolds, Claudia Machado, Arabella Turano, Charlie Ennis, Charlotte Hoxey, Logan Denning, Laura Brunelle, Jada Flavius, Ava Darch

THE VIBE An inspiring and awe-worthy celebration of unity amongst women, kicking off the 9th Annual Women of Inspiration Awards with the message of strength, resilience, determination, and power. An emotional and encouraging display of the women who have blazed the trails before us, the women currently carrying the torch, and the hope for the next generation of women to come.
THE VISION A multimedia display of live dance choreography paired with a background video featuring diverse Women of Inspiration from diverse industries, ages and stages.
THE CAST A cast of multifaceted young women, all up-and-coming in the local arts community. These ladies showcase what we have to look forward to in the next generation of youth, exuding confidence and determination to make their own marks in our society.
THE CHOREOGRAPHY Expect a dynamic display of both artistic and athletic performance choreographed by Hannah Isenberg (2023 Women of Inspiration Nominee), an active member in the dance community. Fusing the techniques of jazz, contemporary, hip hop and acrobatics, the show opener will be sure to leave the audience eager to enjoy what’s to come for the duration of the evening!
THE VIBE An inspiring and awe-worthy celebration of unity amongst women, kicking off the 9th Annual Women of Inspiration Awards with the message of strength, resilience, determination, and power. An emotional and encouraging display of the women who have blazed the trails before us, the women currently carrying the torch, and the hope for the next generation of women to come.
THE VISION A multimedia display of live dance choreography paired with a background video featuring diverse Women of Inspiration from diverse industries, ages and stages.
THE CAST A cast of multifaceted young women, all up-and-coming in the local arts community. These ladies showcase what we have to look forward to in the next generation of youth, exuding confidence and determination to make their own marks in our society.
THE CHOREOGRAPHY Expect a dynamic display of both artistic and athletic performance choreographed by Hannah Isenberg (2023 Women of Inspiration Nominee), an active member in the dance community. Fusing the techniques of jazz, contemporary, hip hop and acrobatics, the show opener will be sure to leave the audience eager to enjoy what’s to come for the duration of the evening!

AWARDS PARTNER

Dean Davidson – @DeanDavidson
Thank you to our partners at Dean Davidson for the generous gift for our Awardees.
We are looking forward to Wednesday, April 3 at Dean Davidson – Sip and Shop – VIP Mixer (Private Event) by invitation only.

BECOME A SPONSOR

WHO IS A WOMAN OF INSPIRATION?
A Woman of Inspiration™ is an extraordinary woman who inspires those around her to be more and do more. She is an everyday hero, entrepreneur, CEO, business leader, changemaker, game-changer and role model. She uses her influence and position of power to inspire change. She is admired and respected for her resilience, leadership and humility. She has grit and fights for what she believes in, regardless of the barriers. She isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves. She ignores the naysayers and fearlessly steps outside of her comfort zone to pave the road for others to follow.

Women of Inspiration Awards
2024-11-07 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
2024 Women of Inspiration™ Awards

Celebrate with us in New York!

Wednesday, November 6 – Networking Experience – New York Time Square *RSVP Required
Thursday, November 7 – Women of Inspiration™ Celebration Luncheon
Friday, November 8 – Networking Experience – Fearless Girl * RSVP Required

SPEAKERS AND PERFORMANCES

Elizabeth Blake Thomas – Co-Founder, Mother Daughter Entertainment, Founder, Medicine with Words | Women of Inspiration™ Finalist
Elizabeth Blake-Thomas is an award-winning director, creativity coach, and philanthropist known for her contributions to film and personal development. She founded “Medicine with Words” to offer coaching that merges mindfulness with creative exercises for personal growth. With over 20 years in theater and 8 in film, she is regarded as a “personal trainer for the mind.” Alongside her daughter Isabella, she co-founded “Mother & Daughter Entertainment,” creating empowering films that highlight diverse voices, including titles like “Just Swipe” and “Hunt Club.” Her directorial work encompasses over 20 films showcased at major festivals like Sundance and Cannes.

Emma May – Founder and CEO, Sophie Grace | Women of Inspiration™ Finalist
Emma is the Founder of the digitally native apparel brand SophieGrace.ca She was a corporate lawyer for 10 years, founded the boutique Real Estate Brokerage Charles Real Estate and is the proud mom of two young adults. Emma also served as the Executive Director of the Office of the Premier in Southern Alberta to former Alberta Premier Jim Prentice.

Katie Phipps – Founder and Managing Partner, Vera Causa | Women of Inspiration™ Finalist
Katie is the founder and Managing Partner of Vera Causa, a full-service marketing and communications agency based in Calgary, with a North American footprint. In her role, she is responsible for articulating and guiding the company vision and then building and integrating the business operations systems to achieve it. Vera Causa is one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing agencies with year-on-year growth exceeding 90 percent over three years. Her career in the marketing world has spanned nearly 20 years, touching many diverse brands along the way including Bayer, Nutrien, Alberta Beef, Heartland Polymers, FMC, Vestaron, ARBI and Edo. She’s a believer in big ideas, high-performance teams and delivering incredible and unexpected work for her clients. In 2024 Katie is launching The Lennox Project, a non-profit working to match donors with little girls who need access to extracurricular programming, helping build lifelong confidence.

Julissa Soto – Founder, Julissa Soto Latino Health Equity Consulting | 2024 Women of Inspiration™ Finalist
Julissa Soto stands at the forefront of the movement for Latino health equity, a beacon of empowerment and change dedicated to positive visibility. Through her advisory, Julissa Soto Latino Health Equity Consulting, she extends her influence from Colorado on a nationwide and global scale. Soto has trained over 5,000 health providers and presented to 10,000 healthcare professionals across 117 countries on the “Power of Cultural Validation. Julissa Soto has been a force of change, leading the charge for Latino immigrant equality, inclusion, and health equity in Colorado and across the entire world. From her roots in teen parent programs to her pivotal role on the Colorado Vaccine Equity Task Force to advocacy for health equity at the American Diabetes Association, Soto has relentlessly pioneered programs aimed at empowering marginalized communities. Julissa Soto’s journey embodies the power of advocacy and the transformative potential of disrupting the status quo.

Melodie Schaffer – Offshore Racer | 2024 Women of Inspiration™ Finalist
Melodie Schaffer’s first career was in biomedical engineering, where she developed a product that later became the gold standard in dialysis. Her second career was as a mom raising three children, which she did with the same dedication and focus. Her third career was to regain her childhood dream of Ocean racing. She started by scrubbing decks on race boats without pay. Following her dream to race around the world, she bought a used 40-foot boat, entering the Globe 40 inaugural race. As the only female skipper, she earned the respect of her male colleagues. Dealing with extremes of weather, winds, seas and gear breakage she completed the eight legs setting speed records and showing her indomitable spirit. Melodie loves offshore racing, but more, she loves inspiring other women and girls to see they can do anything they choose if they work hard and focus on their goal.

Dr. Marth Joan Hart – Founder Own Hart Foundation | 2024 Women of Inspiration™ Finalist
Dr. Martha Hart is the Founder and CEO of The Owen Hart Foundation, a Canadian charity dedicated to providing educational and housing support support. Established in memory of her late husband, Owen Hart, the foundation has made significant contributions to improving lives through scholarships, housing programs, and global charitable initiatives.

Sandra Filopolous – Co-Founder, Filo Imports Inc. | 2024 Women of Inspiration™ Finalist
Sandra Filopoulos is the Co-Founder of Filo Import Inc, a company specializing in importing unique products. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Sandra plays a key role in sourcing high-quality goods and building strategic partnerships. She is committed to delivering exceptional value and service to clients while fostering sustainable business practices. She is a source of inspiration within her own company, in her industry, but also in all the communities in which she is tirelessly involved.

Kris Ann Brady, Vice President and Marketing for BOLD Brands at Treasury Wine Estates
Kris Ann Brady is currently Vice President and Marketing for BOLD Brands at Treasury Wine Estates where she leads marketing for brands including 19 Crimes, Matua, Pessimist, and our newest female-led brand, Drop of Sunshine which is in collaboration with Hello Sunshine. Prior to Treasury Wine Estates she worked at Bayer Consumer Health and Hunter Public Relations. She has a MBA from New York University and a BS in Communication from Cornell University. Kris Ann lives in New York City where she enjoys exploring the theater and restaurant scene, and is also an avid traveler.

Amy Aversa, Sweet Basil Catering – Founder and Creative Director, Amy Aversa
Sweet Basil Catering was founded by Amy Aversa, a professionally trained chef, food stylist, and award-winning caterer. Before immersing herself in the culinary arts, Amy had a career in the fashion industry. The skills she honed in the world of fashion have seamlessly translated into her catering business. Sweet Basil Catering is a woman-owned, full-service New York City catering & event planning company specializing in seasonal cuisine with beautiful presentation and top-notch service.

Monica Kretschmer – CEO, Universal Womens Network and Women of Inspiration™ Awards

Monica is the dynamic Founder and CEO of the Universal Women’s Network™, the Women of Inspiration™ Awards, and SupportHER™. As the host of the Women of Inspiration™ Podcast and the publisher of UWomen Magazine™ and the Women of Inspiration™ Book, she is dedicated to unlock the ripple effect to advance women, celebrating the achievements of women and welcoming men to the conversation who SupportHER. A visionary and trailblazer, Monica believes that your story does not define you, it empowers you. Her journey of resilience, known as the “Seven Year Journey,” involved 4,800 hours of litigation and 22 days in family court, inspiring her to establish the Women of Inspiration™ Awards and the Universal Women’s Network™. Since its inception in 2014, Monica has shattered traditional barriers by championing equality. Her accolades include being named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Voices for Gender Equity in North America and receiving a UN Women’s Initiative Award. During the pandemic, she published the first edition of the Women of Inspiration™ book, Women Driving Change, showcasing 100 inspiring women from various fields featured on graphic trucks traveling across North America.

Michael Burns – CEO, Canada’s Valour Games | 2019 Women of Inspiration™ SupportHER | UWN Advisor
Michael Burns was the CEO of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017. The Invictus Games are the largest international adaptive sports competition in the world featuring ill and injured soldiers and veterans. Burns led the execution of the Games, including building the organization from the ground up, which took more than two years. Under his leadership, the Games secured support from all three levels of government and more than 100 corporate and community partners and recruited more than 1,800 volunteers. The Toronto Invictus Games were completely sold out and generated the highest national and worldwide viewing audience ever for the Games.

Elizabeth Chan – Record Producer, Recording Artist, CEO, Merry Bright Music and New Yorker | 2024 Women of Inspiration™ Finalist
Since the launch of her debut album, “Everyday Holidays,” Chan has produced 12 albums of Christmas music, featuring multiple Top 20 Billboard hits and a Grammy-nominated spoken word and music album “The Queen of Christmas.” Her work has received critical acclaim and award nominations for her Christmas songwriting and music videos. In 2018, The New Yorker profiled Chan with the title “The Queen of Christmas.” She’s performed on Good Morning America and has been featured in Variety, USA Today, and People, among others. From September to Christmas, Chan and her music are featured on airwaves all over the country. Chan is also the CEO of Merry Bright Music Enterprises, an independently owned record label which exclusively produces Christmas and seasonal holiday content. The imprint, founded in 2012, has produced 12 albums in multiple languages and released dozens of Christmas singles worldwide. Chan lives with her husband and two daughters in Manhattan. Her daughter Noelle is often featured on Chan’s albums and videos, and is also known as the “Princess of Christmas.” Her catalog of Christmas music now numbers thousands of songs.

D.O. Gibson – Motivational Speaker, Recording Artist, Guinness World Record Holder, Longest Free Style Wrapper | 2023 Women of Inspiration™ SupportHER Awardee
Duane Gibson, aka D.O., is a two-time Guinness World Record-setting rapper, author, music executive and motivational speaker who has inspired hundreds of thousands of youth since 2001. He set a Guinness World Record by freestyling for 8 hours and 45 minutes and has performed worldwide, performing multiple tours in Asia, Europe, United States and touring nationally in Canada. Gibson has performed more than 3500 shows at schools across Canada. In 2023, D.O. completed a 100-show cross-Canada Black Canadian history school tour, including a virtual conference, which was attended by over one hundred thousand youth from across Canada. D.O. has had Snoop Dogg provide him with freestyle topics, had several videos play on MuchMusic, and Drake even appeared in one.

DJ Power – Award-Winning DJ/Producer | Women of Inspiration™ Finalist | @djpowermusic
DJ Power is an award-winning DJ/Producer who has released music and performed with international artists such as Sean Paul, Davido, 50 Cent, Chainsmokers, Burna Boy, Vybz Kartel, Walshy Fire (Major Lazer), Afro B, Far East Movement, Wyclef Jean, Machel Montano & more. Power’s productions have been featured in the NY Times, Complex, Fader among countless others. He’s made appearances on acclaimed networks such as MTV, BBC UK, VH1, MTV Base and more. His name precedes him at world-class venues and festivals including Paris Olympics 2024, Marquee (New York and Sydney), Fresh Island Festival (Croatia), Midem (France), Aloha Stadium (Hawaii), Sapphire Pool Club (Las Vegas), Full Moon Party Zanzibar and more. He’s toured North America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Australia several times.
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International Womens Day
2025-03-08 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Edmonton)
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Universal Women’s Network™
Join us for an exclusive virtual networking experience designed to connect, inspire, and celebrate women’s achievements!
This special International Women’s Day event brings together CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, and Changemakers from across the globe. It’s more than just networking—it’s an opportunity to:
✨ Expand Your Network – Connect with high-impact leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers from diverse industries.🎤 Gain Insights from Influential Voices – Hear opening remarks from the CEO of Universal Women’s Network™ & Women of Inspiration™ Awards, setting the stage for an empowering conversation.🚀 Celebrate Women’s Achievements – Be part of a global movement championing women who are leading with purpose and driving meaningful change.💡 Share Ideas & Build Meaningful Connections – Exchange insights, collaborate, and discover new opportunities for growth and leadership.🌟 Be Inspired & Inspire Others – Elevate your leadership, be part of a supportive community, and amplify the voices of women making an impact.
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST
AgendaOpening Remarks: CEO, Universal Women’s Network™ & Women of Inspiration™ Awards

Networking Experience – Break Out Rooms will be open. Space is limited.

We invite guests to share what you are celebrating and connect with other trailblazing leaders from across the globe.
Limited to 100 Attendees! Secure Your Spot Now! Enter Code: IWD2025
Link to registration will be emailed at 8:00 am MST.
Let’s raise our voices, celebrate achievements, and continue to break barriers—together!
🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today!
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Virtual Networking Experience
2025-03-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Edmonton)
🌍 Elevate Your Network – Virtual Networking Experience! 🌍
Calling all female founders, entrepreneurs, business executives, and success-driven leaders—your network is your power! This is your opportunity to build meaningful connections, collaborate, and grow with a dynamic community of influential professionals.
Expand Your Influence. Strengthen Your Network. Lead with Impact.
Join us for engaging virtual networking experiences designed to:
💡 Gain Insights & Inspiration – Learn from industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers.🤝 Build Meaningful Connections – Engage in breakout sessions for authentic, high-value conversations.🚀 Strengthen Your Network – Surround yourself with ambitious, like-minded leaders who support and elevate each other.🌟 Unlock New Opportunities – Grow your business, share your expertise, and collaborate with top professionals.
📅 Ongoing Virtual Events📍 Join from Anywhere
Your next big opportunity starts with who you know. Let’s build success together!
🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today! Event links will be emailed to attendees at 8:00 am MST (one hour prior) on the day of the event.

Virtual Networking Experience
2025-04-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Edmonton)
🌍 Elevate Your Network – Virtual Networking Experience! 🌍
Calling all female founders, entrepreneurs, business executives, and success-driven leaders—your network is your power! This is your opportunity to build meaningful connections, collaborate, and grow with a dynamic community of influential professionals.
Expand Your Influence. Strengthen Your Network. Lead with Impact.
Join us for engaging virtual networking experiences designed to:
💡 Gain Insights & Inspiration – Learn from industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers.🤝 Build Meaningful Connections – Engage in breakout sessions for authentic, high-value conversations.🚀 Strengthen Your Network – Surround yourself with ambitious, like-minded leaders who support and elevate each other.🌟 Unlock New Opportunities – Grow your business, share your expertise, and collaborate with top professionals.
📅 Ongoing Virtual Events📍 Join from Anywhere
Your next big opportunity starts with who you know. Let’s build success together!
🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today! Event links will be emailed to attendees at 8:00 am MST (one hour prior) on the day of the event.
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Virtual Networking Experience
2025-05-02 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Edmonton)
🌍 Virtual Networking Experience – Let’s Talk About Menopause!🌍
Calling all female founders, entrepreneurs, business executives, and success-driven leaders—your network is your power! This is your opportunity to build meaningful connections, collaborate, and grow with a dynamic community of influential professionals.

Let’s Talk About Menopause – Friday, May 2
🪐 Are you between the ages of 35 – 65? Then you’ll want to join this conversation.
This is one of the most important discussions impacting women’s health today—yet it’s often overlooked.Menopause affects us on every level—physically, emotionally, professionally.
Let’s normalize the conversation.Let’s learn.Let’s talk about it.Let’s advocate for change in the workplace and beyond.
🔥 This is a hot topic that affects millions of women—and it’s time we bring it to the forefront.

Expand Your Influence. Strengthen Your Network. Lead with Impact.
Join us for engaging virtual networking experiences designed to:💡 Gain Insights & Inspiration – Learn from industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
🤝 Build Meaningful Connections – Engage in breakout sessions for authentic, high-value and meaningful conversations.🚀 Strengthen Your Network – Surround yourself with ambitious, like-minded leaders who support and elevate each other.🌟 Unlock New Opportunities – Grow your business, share your expertise, and collaborate with top professionals.
📅 Ongoing Virtual Events📍 Join from Anywhere
Your next big opportunity starts with who you know. Let’s build success together!
🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today! Event links will be emailed to attendees at 8:00 am MST (one hour prior) on the day of the event.
Virtual Networking events are free for members! Become a Member.

Virtual Networking Experience
2025-06-06 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Edmonton)
🌍 Virtual Networking Experience – Stepping into the Spotlight🌍
Calling all female founders, entrepreneurs, business executives, and success-driven leaders—your network is your power! This is your opportunity to build meaningful connections, collaborate, and grow with a dynamic community of influential professionals.
It’s Awards season!!!!
Let’s Talk About Stepping Into the Spotlight
We’re in the business of empowering women—✨ Telling their stories✨ Celebrating their successes✨ Creating space to connect, learn, and lead together
At our next Virtual Networking Experience, we’re diving into a powerful theme: Stepping Into the Spotlight 🌟
This conversation is about:🔥 Owning your accomplishments🔥 Building your personal brand🔥 Creating your legacy
If you’re a woman on a mission to make an impact in the world—this is for you.
🗓️ Save the Date | 🎟️ Register Now (See the link below)
Expand Your Influence. Strengthen Your Network. Lead with Impact.
Join us for engaging virtual networking experiences designed to:
💡 Gain Insights & Inspiration – Learn from industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers.🤝 Build Meaningful Connections – Engage in breakout sessions for authentic, high-value conversations.🚀 Strengthen Your Network – Surround yourself with ambitious, like-minded leaders who support and elevate each other.🌟 Unlock New Opportunities – Grow your business, share your expertise, and collaborate with top professionals.
📅 Ongoing Virtual Events📍 Join from Anywhere
Your next big opportunity starts with who you know. Let’s build success together!
🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today! Event links will be emailed to attendees at 8:00 am MST (one hour prior) on the day of the event.
Virtual Networking events are free for members! Become a Member.

VIP Sip and Shop (Invite Only)
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Dean Davidson Boutique, Toronto, ON, Canada
Women of Inspiration™ Awards
Sip & Shop with Dean Davidson
Our Official Jeweller Partner
Join us for an unforgettable private evening of celebration, style, and connection. Behind the scenes, we’ll gather with Women of Inspiration™ Awardees and Alumni to celebrate women, our collective impact, and the driving force to inspire change across all industries.
🍷 Sip – Enjoy curated beverages in great company💎 Shop – Explore timeless designs from Dean Davidson, our Official Jeweller Partner🌟 Celebration Panel – Honour women’s achievements and leadership🤝 Connect – Build meaningful relationships in an intimate setting🎬 Exclusive Access – Experience a behind-the-scenes tour
This is a private event. Space is limited. Invited guests are invited to RSVP below.
👉 RSVP below to secure your spot.
