Universal Womens Network™

Monthly MentorHER Success Call - Nov 6
2019-11-06 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Toronto)
Commit to your success. Looking for a support network with women? Join our monthly MentorHER Success Calls with business leaders across Canada. Build your circle of influence, support from your peers, celebrate your successes!
Connect and build meaningful relationships with like-minded business leaders who want to see you succeed. Join our Monthly MentorHER Success Calls to connect, celebrate your milestones and commit to your personal and professional leadership. Guest Women of Inspiration Alumni shares her success every call!
* Monthly MentorHER Success Calls included in Premium Membership. Become a Premium Member to join!
BENEFITS: Monthly MentorHER Success Calls

Connect with like-minded business leaders who want you to succeed
Gain a fresh perspective from your peers
Get support to overcome barriers in a non-judgemental environment
Celebrate your success, milestones, and wins!
Commit to 45 minutes per month to invest in your leadership!

Want to up your game? Enroll as a Mentee for our MenterHER Mentorship Program to elevate your experience and be matched with a mentor for a 1:1 experience to support you on your journey!
Learn more. Join our MentorHER 1:1 Mentorship Program. Enroll now to start January 1, 2020, with our MentorsHER Mentorship Program!

MentorHER Mentorship - Monthly Online Calls
2019-10-16 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Denver)
MentorHER Mentorship Program
Commit to your success. Looking for a support network with women? Join our monthly online group calls with business leaders across Canada. Build your circle of influence, support from your peers, celebrate your successes!
Connect and build meaningful relationships with like-minded business leaders who want to see you succeed. Join our Monthly Online Group calls to connect, celebrate your milestones and commit to your personal and professional leadership. * Monthly MentorHER Group Calls included in Premium Membership. Become a Member.
Our MentorHER Mentorship Program is designed to focus on (4) key values: Commitment, Courage, Integrity, and Confidence. It includes 1:1 matching with our Mentor + monthly group online calls. Members receive 15 % off full MentorHER Mentorship Programs.

Q1. Commitment – (Jan- Mar)
Q2. Courage (Apr-Jun)
Q3. Integrity (July – Sept)
Q4. Confidence (Oct-Dec) – *October 16, 2019 start date

Each of our four custom modules will bring awareness and thought-provoking discussion and tips on how to elevate your personal leadership. Each Module includes (3) Mastermind Style Online Mentorship calls with business leaders and professionals across Canada. Once you are registered, you will be provided with a link to join.
Online MentorHER Mentorship Calls (Members and Non-Members) * Monthly calls included in Membership.

Connect with like-minded business leaders who want you to succeed
Gain a fresh perspective from your peers
Get support to overcome barriers in a non-judgemental environment
Celebrate your success, milestones, and wins!
Commit to 45 minutes per month to invest in your leadership!

Want to up your game? Enroll as a Mentee for our MenterHER Mentorship Program to elevate your experience and be matched with a mentor for a 1:1 experience and program materials.
Learn more about our MentorHER Mentorship Program.

Toronto - Women of Inspiration Gala - Oct 9
2019-10-09 17:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6, Canada
Celebrating our 5th Premier Woman of Inspiration Awards Gala in Calgary and Toronto proudly presented by Cardel Homes. Our National Women of Inspiration Awards recognizes the achievements of women who are making an impact in the community and around the globe and the men that SupportHER.
Register for Women of Inspiration – Calgary, AB – Oct 3 – CALGARY 99% SOLD OUT!
DREAM BIG! Connect with business leaders, thought leaders, visionaries, influencers, and the movers and shakers who shape our community and inspire us to be more and do more! Whether you are a friend, colleague, sponsor or SupportHER, take this opportunity to celebrate women and the men who believe together we are stronger.
Meet the unstoppable 2019 Women of Inspiration Nominees and Award recipients who dream big and make change happen!
We are set to DREAM BIG and look forward to welcoming you and your guests to a night of celebration, connection, inspiration, and memories! #WOI2019DreamBig

TORONTO – 2019 WOMEN OF INSPIRATION GALA * Black Tie
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre – Constitution Hall FG, Level 100 (North Building)
Program:

5:00 pm Registration Open + VIP Nominee Reception
5:30 pm Meet and Greet 2019 Nominees | Music4 Life String Quartette
6:15 pm Dinner | International Violinist – Sophie Armstrong
7:00 pm Program and Awards | 2019 Nominee Celebration | Monica Kretschmer | Richard Nesbitt | Kayia Gamble | Sappho
10:00 pm After Party – Sappho | Book Signing – Roz Savage

2019 – WOMEN OF INSPIRATION GALA

Co – Emcee – Tara Slone – Co-host of Rogers Hometown Hockey | @TaraSlone
Tara Slone is a Juno-nominated musician and an award-winning television host, who can be seen on Sunday nights alongside co-host Ron MacLean on Rogers Hometown Hockey on Sportsnet.
Getting her start in the acting world, Tara found success on stage and onscreen, landing parts in several movies and TV series, including a recurring role in the USA network show La Femme Nikita and a role opposite Ryan Reynolds in the film Foolproof. In the late 1990s, Tara found her musical soulmates in the band Joydrop, achieving international success with the hit singles Beautiful and Sometimes Wanna Die, and a 2002 Juno Award nomination. Tara was also a top ten finalist on the hit CBS singing competition Rockstar: INXS. In 2007, Tara made the jump to the broadcast world, working first in entertainment television, and later as the host of Breakfast Television Calgary. In 2014, Tara was brought on as a reporter for the new Sunday night NHL broadcast called Rogers Hometown Hockey, travelling across the country in search of Canada’s best hockey stories. In 2015, Tara was made full-time cohost and is now heading into her sixth season sitting at the desk with Ron MacLean. Tara lives in Toronto with her husband, Joe, and their daughter, Audrey.

Co-Emcee – Michael Burns – President and CEO, The Princes Margret Foundation | @mburnspmcf
Michael Burns brings his diverse background and skills, along with his passion for giving to the community, to his role as President & CEO of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. He joined the organization at the beginning of 2018. Michael has over 20 years of experience in marketing, financial services, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Most recently, he was the CEO of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017, the largest international adaptive sports competition in the world featuring ill and injured soldiers and veterans. Michael led the execution of the Games in Toronto, 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, recruiting more than 1,800 volunteers.
The Invictus Games in Toronto was completely sold-out and generated the highest national and worldwide viewing audience in the history of the event. Michael is the co-founder of the True Patriot Love Foundation, which supports Canada’s military, veterans and their families by funding programs for mental health, physical rehabilitation, career transition and family services. He is also Past Chair of the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation Board (formerly the Toronto East General Hospital Board Foundation). He successfully led the team that secured the Garrons’ $50-million donation. He is also on the Board of the Canadian Institute for Military & Veteran Health Research and is a member of the Board of Directors of two world-class entertainment venues in Toronto: Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall. In 2017, Michael received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Dalhousie University. In 2016, Canada’s Governor-General, on behalf of the Queen, awarded him The Meritorious Service Cross for his work with military families. In 2012, he was awarded the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service, the military’s highest honour for a civilian. That same year, he was also awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal honouring significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. In 2010, he was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.
Founder, Women of Inspiration Awards and Host

Monica Kretschmer – Visionary | Speaker | Philanthropist | Advocate @CDNBizchicks
Monica is the Founder and CEO of Universal Womens Network ™, Canadian Business Chicks, Women of Inspiration Awards, The Nest Foundation™ and SupportHER™ elevating male leaders who champion women in their networks, workplaces, and communities. She is the founder of The Nest Foundation™ empowering women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children through mentorship, education, and wellness.
A single mom, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, she is a visionary, speaker and serial entrepreneur, passionate about celebrating and advocating for women to prosper personally and professionally. She is committed to Gender Equality and fostering a network where diversity, innovation, recognition, mentorship are valued. Monica’s mission is to inspire women to lead with a purpose and prosper in business and life.
“Every woman has a story. Your story does not define you; it empowers you!” Monica Kretschmer
Inspirational Keynote Speaker

Roz Savage
4x Guinness World Record Holder | Ocean Rower | Eco- Adventurer | Resilience Coach | Environmentalist
Roz Savage holds four Guinness World Records for ocean rowing, including the first woman to row solo across three oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian. She has rowed over 15,000 miles, taken around 5 million oar strokes, and spent cumulatively over 500 days of her life at sea in a 23-foot rowboat. She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2013 for services to environmental awareness and fundraising.
Roz Savage has been appointed a United Nations Climate Hero, an Athlete Ambassador for 350.org, an Ambassador for the Plastic Oceans Foundation, and MacGillivray Freeman’s One World One Ocean project. She has also served on the board of Adventure Scientists and is a trained presenter for the Climate Reality Project. She teamed up with Zac Goldsmith as co-patron of the Greener Upon Thames campaign for a plastic bag free Olympics in 2012. She is a Notable Coalition Member of the Plastic Pollution Coalition and ambassador for the 5 Gyres Institute. Her voyages took place under the auspices of the Blue Frontier Campaign.
Roz is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Fellow of the Explorers Club of New York, and has been listed amongst the Top Twenty Great British Adventurers by the Daily Telegraph and the Top Ten Ultimate Adventurers by National Geographic. In 2011, she received the Ocean Inspiration Through Adventure award. She has been inducted into the International Green Industry Hall of Fame and was a recipient of a Yale World Fellowship. In 2010, she was named Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic.

Richard Nesbitt – Adjunct Professor, Rotman School of Management
RICHARD NESBITT is an Adjunct Professor of the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He has also recently been a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics, United Kingdom.
In June 2017, Richard published a book (with Barbara Annis) titled “Results at the Top” on the issue of men’s responsibility for gender diversity to improve their organizations (Wiley 2017). His new book (with Michael King) titled “Technological Innovation in Financial Services” will be available in early 2020 (UTP 2020).
Richard recently retired as CEO of Global Risk Institute. Previously he was Chief Operating Officer of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce until he retired from that position in September 2014. He joined CIBC in 2008 following his more than 20 years of experience in the securities industry which included CIBC Wood Gundy from 1987 to 1997. From 2004 to 2008 Richard was Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Stock Exchange group.
Richard was awarded the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from Rotman. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics MSC 1986, Rotman MBA 1985, and HBA Ivey 1978.
Featuring Live Performances by Female Artists

Sophie Armstrong – International Violinist | 2017 Women of Inspiration Cultural Ambassador @SophieViolinist
World music meets classical crossover and pop: violinist Sophie Armstrong shares her story through music, inspiring audiences to feel. Born in London, United Kingdom and raised in Sydney, Australia, Sophie has performed all over the globe, gathering inspiration from different cultures. The British- Australian and now, local Canadian violinist’s has taken the past three years away from recording, on maternity leave. Now a mother of three, Sophie returns to her recording career and the stage celebrating her Scottish heritage with her new single Unvanquished. Released on October 8th, Unvanquished is co-written with and produced by Rob Wells.

Sappho – Singer | Songwriter | WOI2019 Nominee @SapphosVoice
Sappho is a sci-pop performer and songwriter, currently based in Toronto, ON. When she’s not in virtual reality, she can be found writing and performing futuristic pop music, making 360 videos, and appearing on panels about where tech can take us! Sci-pop is hoping that gets stuck in your head, and Sappho is tremendously excited to be debuting the new sub-genre here at the Women of Inspiration Awards! The future is female

Kaiya – Singer | Songwriter| Philanthropist | WOI2019 Nominee | @MusicKaiya
For the last two years, Kaiya feels she has been able to dream with her eyes wide open. Kaiya began learning piano and taking voice lessons only three short years ago, but in that time her love for performing has blossomed. In 2018 Kaiya performed at 19 events, including Brett Wilson’s #OMGP in support of mental health, Prairie Rowdy in support of Paul Brandt’s #Not in My City, the Women of Inspiration Awards, and at #BrettBrett Christmas in support of our veterans. She also graced the stage of the Bella Theatre and performed a volunteer concert for the patients and staff on the Palliative Care Ward at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. She has been thrilled to meet and perform alongside fellow artists The Dead South, Leaving Thomas, and Brett Kissel, her country idol.

Music4Life Ensemble’s String Quartet – VIP Reception
Music4 Life is sure to spice up any event. Based out of Ajax, they are available to play community, corporate or private events. Whether you are hosting a large crowd or a small intimate private gathering, they are thrilled to make your event a memorable one. Their musical repertoire includes classical, contemporary and jazz music. Proceeds from the group’s help fund a large, non-profit community string orchestra in Ajax that provides a friendly and welcoming forum for string musicians, of all ages and skill levels, to learn and play together.

WHO IS A WOMAN OF INSPIRATION?
A Woman of Inspiration is an extraordinary woman who leads by example, lives on purpose and inspires others to be more and do more. She is a modern-day hero, game-changer, mover and shaker, and role model who leads by example with courage, confidence, commitment, and integrity, empowers those around her and makes an impact in her community and around the globe. We look forward to celebrating female role models across Canada!

100% Silent Auction proceeds support The Nest Foundation. The Nest Foundation empowers women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children through education, wellness, and experiences! When women succeed, families succeed!

Calgary - Women of Inspiration Gala - Oct 3 - SOLD OUT - Limited Seats Released!
2019-10-03 17:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | The Westin Marriott, 320, 4th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2S6, Canada
Celebrating our 5th Premier Woman of Inspiration Awards Gala in Calgary and Toronto proudly presented by Cardel Homes. Our National Women of Inspiration Awards recognizes the achievements of women who are making an impact in the community and around the globe and the men that SupportHER.
Click Here for Toronto, ON – October 9, 2019 – Tickets Available for Toronto!
DREAM BIG! Connect with business leaders, thought leaders, visionaries, influencers, and the movers and shakers who shape our community and inspire us to be more and do more! Whether you are a friend, colleague, sponsor or SupportHER, take this opportunity to celebrate women and the men who believe together we are stronger.
Meet the unstoppable 2019 Women of Inspiration Nominees and Award Recipients who dream big and make change happen!
We are set to DREAM BIG and look forward to welcoming you and your guests to a night of celebration, connection, inspiration, and memories! #WOI2019DreamBig
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CALGARY – 2019 WOMEN OF INSPIRATION GALA * Black Tie
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019
Location: The Westin Calgary – 320 4th Ave SW – Grand Ballroom
Program:

5:00 pm Registration Open + VIP Nominee Reception
5:30 pm Meet and Greet Nominees
6:15 pm Dinner – Abbie Thurgood
7:00 pm Program | Awards | Keynote
9:30 pm After Party with DJ | Book Signing – Roz Savage

Emcee

Danaye Maier, Morning Show Host | 98.5 Virgin Radion @danayemaier| @aWomanadayyyc
Danaye Maier is a morning radio host on 98.5 Virgin Radio. She’s been a broadcaster for 15 years and has spent time on-air in multiple cities before making Calgary home. In the 8 years that she has lived in Calgary, she married her college sweetheart, Matt, bought her first house and now has two beautiful toddlers, Violet and Maxwell. Music is a huge part of Danaye’s life. She is the lead singer of a band called “The Barn Burners” with some of her colleagues and other friends from around the city. She recently started an initiative called “A WOMAN A DAY YYC” where she profiles a different outstanding Calgary woman every single day on Instagram. Witnessing other women lift each other up through this platform has become Danaye’s new joy and passion. Women from all walks of life nominate each other for the great things they have done, and it is incredibly inspiring.
Inspiration Keynote Speaker

Roz Savage
4x Guinness World Record Holder | Ocean Rower | Eco- Adventurer | Resilience Coach | Environmentalist
Roz Savage holds four Guinness World Records for ocean rowing, including the first woman to row solo across three oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian. She has rowed over 15,000 miles, taken around 5 million oar strokes, and spent cumulatively over 500 days of her life at sea in a 23-foot rowboat. She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2013 for services to environmental awareness and fundraising.
Roz Savage has been appointed a United Nations Climate Hero, an Athlete Ambassador for 350.org, an Ambassador for the Plastic Oceans Foundation, and MacGillivray Freeman’s One World One Ocean project. She has also served on the board of Adventure Scientists and is a trained presenter for the Climate Reality Project. She teamed up with Zac Goldsmith as co-patron of the Greener Upon Thames campaign for a plastic bag free Olympics in 2012. She is a Notable Coalition Member of the Plastic Pollution Coalition and ambassador for the 5 Gyres Institute. Her voyages took place under the auspices of the Blue Frontier Campaign.
Roz is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Fellow of the Explorers Club of New York, and has been listed amongst the Top Twenty Great British Adventurers by the Daily Telegraph and the Top Ten Ultimate Adventurers by National Geographic. In 2011, she received the Ocean Inspiration Through Adventure award. She has been inducted into the International Green Industry Hall of Fame and was a recipient of a Yale World Fellowship. In 2010, she was named Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic.

Monica Kretschmer – Visionary | Speaker | Philanthropist | Advocate @CDNBizchicks
Monica is the Founder and CEO of Universal Womens Network ™, Canadian Business Chicks, Women of Inspiration Awards, The Nest Foundation™ and SupportHER™ elevating male leaders who champion women in their networks, workplaces, and communities. She is the founder of The Nest Foundation™ empowering women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children through mentorship, education, and wellness.
A single mom, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, she is a visionary, speaker and serial entrepreneur, passionate about celebrating and advocating for women to prosper personally and professionally. She is committed to Gender Equality and fostering a network where diversity, innovation, recognition, mentorship are valued. Monica’s mission is to inspire women to lead with a purpose and prosper in business and life.
“Every woman has a story. Your story does not define you; it empowers you!” Monica Kretschmer
Live Performances by Canadian Female Artists

Abbie Thurgood – Singer | Songwriter @AbbieThurgood
AbbieThurgood is Canadian singer-songwriter hailing from Calgary AB, weaving between Rock, Blues, and Soul she is a bluntly honest, powerhouse songstress. You can find her in a multitude of different musical settings, from the raw singer-songwriter set to a face blasting, a space-bursting fury that is the psychedelic heavy rock projectGone Cosmic. Abbie is the frontwoman for the newly formed group, in just a year they have released their debut full-length album “Sideways in Time” under the German-based record label, Kozmic Artifactz.

Kaiya – Singer| Songwiter| Philanthropist | WOI2019 Nominee | @KaiyasMusic
For the last two years, Kaiya feels she has been able to dream with her eyes wide open. Kaiya began learning piano and taking voice lessons only three short years ago, but in that time her love for performing has blossomed. In 2018 Kaiya performed at 19 events, including Brett Wilson’s #OMGP in support of mental health, Prairie Rowdy in support of Paul Brandt’s #Not in My City, the Women of Inspiration Awards, and at #BrettBrett Christmas in support of our veterans. She also graced the stage of the Bella Theatre and performed a volunteer concert for the patients and staff on the Palliative Care Ward at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. She has been thrilled to meet and perform alongside fellow artists The Dead South, Leaving Thomas, and Brett Kissel, her country idol.

Chloe Shingoose – Musician | Singer | Rising Star @ChloeShingoose
Chloe Shingoose is 15 years old and is just finishing up Grade 9 in Stettler, AB. She loves to excel in everything that you put in front of her. She keeps herself very busy musically with Vocal Lessons from Tamara Beatty and weekly Guitar lessons. She has a passion for Country Music but loves all genres and ages. She has competed in many Festivals and Talent Shows but absolutely loves singing for fun at
events like this. Chloe is also an athlete that enjoys every sport. This past year she played Bantam Elite
Hockey out of Red Deer and is currently playing Softball with the Elnora Eagles. Somehow with all of this
going on she still manages to keep her grades up and is always looking for the next adventure with
STARS in her eyes.

Anna Nesterova – DJ Armata @djarmata – After Party Mix
I have always believed music to be a common thread that connects us all. Wherever you may live, whatever language you may speak, music provides the unifying rhythm and beat that we can all dance and move to. As a DJ and a performer, I have been fortunate enough to have travelled around the world, from Uzbekistan, where I was born – to Canada where I live today – as well as taking in the most wondrous cities across Asia, Central America, and Europe. And from each visit, I have absorbed a little of the local musical culture and blended them all together to create my own distinctive sound.
The foundation of my musical repertoire lies in House, Techno and Dubstep – and to each of these genres, I can mix, add and customize as you wish, to create the perfect soundtrack that will take you from dusk ’til dawn.

WOMAN OF INSPIRATION
A Woman of Inspiration is an extraordinary woman who leads by example, lives on purpose and inspires others to be more and do more. She is a modern-day hero, game-changer, mover and shaker, and role model who leads by example with courage, confidence, commitment, and integrity, empowers those around her and makes an impact in her community and around the globe. We look forward to celebrating role models across Canada!

100% Silent Auction support The Nest Foundation. The Nest Foundation empowers women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children through education, wellness, and experiences! When women succeed, families succeed!

A Day In The Mountains - VIP WOI Expereince
2019-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
A Day in The Mountains – Former First Lady Laureen Harper

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (plan to arrive at 11:00 am, allow for 45 min drive)
Location: Square Butte Ranches – www.squarebutteranches.com

Click here for the link and map from driving
Details:
This is private social gathering is a VIP WOI Experience for our Women of Inspiration Alumni, Nominees and Sponsors. Our guests will mix and mingle, share stories and spend the afternoon with Former First Lady Laureen Harper.
Guests will enjoy the fresh mountain air, beautiful vistas on a group WALK from the stunning Square Butte Ranches Property. Note, heels and wedges are not recommended. We will WALK to ensure that EVERYONE can participate!
Please arrive at the Ranch for 11:00 am, we will have a mix and mingle, head out for a group walk and take in the scenery, back to mingle until 2:00 pm.
Bring something comfortable for walking (no heels or wedges), runners, boots, whatever you wish!
We will be collecting donations for The Nest Foundation™ to empower women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children.

Lead with Purpose Conference
2019-06-13 07:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | WinSport, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 5R5, Canada
Lead With Purpose – Leadership Conference | WinSport – June 13, 2019
Special 2 for 1 Pricing: code: nestfriends |
Register before June 10 for a chance to win a Beauty Transformation and wardrobe style valued at $ 250.
The Nest Foundation empowers women to rebuild their lives with courage, confidence commitment, and integrity through education, mentorship, and wellness.
We invite you to elevate your leadership and lead with a purpose!
Lead with Purpose is for individuals and teams with a desire to lead with a purpose and inspire those around them.
. Learn from industry experts, thought leaders and business leaders as they share their inspiring journeys, expertise, wisdom to empower women to succeed.
Lead with Purpose attracts female and male leaders who believe in empowering women in their network, workplaces, and communities. Our conference delegates will experience insightful and inspiring stories, panel discussions with industry experts and be apart of a journey that inspires hope and action.
100% of net proceeds to support The Nest Foundation.
Purpose: To transform the lives of women and children who have overcome adversity.
Vision: Inspire a world of reciprocity where women prosper and families to thrive.
When women succeed, families succeed!
Together We Are Stronger! CONTACT US, Become a Sponsor or Donor!
MEET OUR KEYNOTES | SESSION SPEAKERS | PANELISTS
Debra Poneman – Keynote Speaker – Say Yes to Success – @dponeman
Founder and CEO, Yes to Success | Motivational Speaker, Author
Debra Poneman, founder and CEO of Yes to Success Seminars, Inc., is recognized as a pioneer in the field of personal growth. Since 1981 Debra has been a popular keynote speaker, seminar leader and talk show guest on radio, TV and in print in dozens of major cities and countries around the world.
For over 35 years, Debra Poneman, bestselling author and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, has shared her success system, now used by tens of thousands of people in every corner of the globe, to create lives of not only success and abundance, but deep and profound happiness, self-love and lasting inner fulfillment.
Known as the mentor to the mentors, Debra’s students have used her teachings to become mega-successful entrepreneurs, renowned transformational leaders, NY Times bestselling authors, millionaires, billionaires—even household names. But Debra’s greatest gift is her deep belief in every person’s magnificence and her ability to convey that belief to activate in her audience members and clients profound and lasting inner and outer transformation.
The 5 Universal Keys that Guarantee True and Lasting Success
Everyone has greatness inside of them. That is the Truth. Everyone. The question is, how do you fearlessly live that greatness? Where do you begin? Debra has discovered the 5 KEYS to how each of us can live the life we were born to live – a life of true and lasting inner and outer success. And she is going to share those keys with us so that we can begin to soar in our individual greatness and make a powerful contribution to the future of our world.

Dr. Jody Carrington – Keynote Speaker – Leadership Wellness | @JodyCarrington
Clinical Psychologist, Author, Speaker | 2018 Women of Inspiration – Difference Maker
Dr. Jody Carrington is a Clinical Psychologist who has spent most of her career working with children and families who have experienced trauma. Growing up on a farm in rural Alberta, Canada, and after 13 years (!) of post-secondary education, she took her first job on the Mental Health Inpatient Units of the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. It was during those 10 years that she learned the most about kids, families, relationships, and the vital importance of connection. Today, she is back living in a rural setting, managing a private practice, raising a family, speaking around the country about relationships, connection and her new book, “Kids These Days”.
Jody passionately believes in the power of the relationship with the people we love, lead, and teach. Her favorite thing on the planet to do is to speak with educators – they have the power to change the trajectory of a life every single day. It’s time, she believes, that we need to start focusing less on kids these days, and more on those of you who hold them every day. The core of everything she speaks and writes about comes down to this: we are wired to do hard things. We can do those hard things so much easier when we remember this: we are wired for connection

Karen Stewart – Keynote Speaker – Disrupting with Purpose
Founder and CEO, Bumble Bees Venture Capital Inc. and Fairway Divorce Solutions Ltd | 2018 – Women of Inspiration Award – Advocate and Catalyst for Change | @BumbleBeesCap
Karen is a serial industry disrupter and entrepreneur. She has over 25 years of experience in founding and building businesses that are disruptive and create significant shareholder value. Being nominated for Women of Inspiration touches her on so many levels. To Karen, a woman of inspiration achieves success by inspiring others, therefore impacting both lives and society in a positive way. Her story is one of hope, vision, and simple determination. Karen believes that each and every woman can have everything. By everything, she means whatever your heart desires. “I believe you can be a strong leader, a business success, and at the same time have deep maternal instincts. While in her 50’s, Karen feels like she is just entering the prime of her career and will continue to be inspired by ideas that have an impact in a positive way. Karen has started more than 7 companies and to date have had zero failures. She’s only just beginning.
Monica Kretschmer- Keynote Speaker – Embracing Resilience to Lead with Purpose
Founder and CEO, Canadian Business Chicks, Women of Inspiration Awards, Women of Inspiration Awards, The Nest Foundation | @cdnbizchicks
Embracing Resilience to Lead with Purpose – Everyone has a story. Our founder will share how to you can learn to embrace resilience and lead with purpose.
Monica is the Founder and CEO of Canadian Business Chicks, Women of Inspiration Awards, The Nest Foundation and SupportHER elevating male leaders who champion women in their networks, workplaces, and communities. She is the founder of The Nest Foundation empowering women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children through mentorship, education, and wellness. Monica is a native Calgarian and entrepreneur at heart with a passion for building authentic connections, empowering women and embraces life with courage, confidence, commitment, and integrity. Monica’s mission is to inspire women to lead with a purpose and prosper in business and life.

Cindy Luffer – Success Story
CEO, iPhix | 2018 Women of Inspiration – Nest Award | @Cindy_iPhix
Cindy Luffer was a believer in STEM before it was an acronym! It wasn’t a field she sought out to break into as a female; it was just what she wanted to be. A big city girl with big city dreams of becoming an engineer was accomplished with honours and respect. From Montreal, she was educated with a bachelor’s in science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and holds professional engineering designations in the state of Maine, and provinces of Quebec and Alberta. Cindy has many years of pulp & paper and oil & gas experience before moving to Calgary. When she broke her personal phone, while on maternity leave with her third child, necessity brought opportunity and unique business for its time was born. iPhix Inc. established in 2009 is Calgary’s foremost out-of-warranty consumer handheld device repair centre. iPhix employs 15 people operating out of iPhix Eau Claire Market, iPhix TD Core, iPhix Avenida, iPhix Sage Hill, and the Calgary iPhix Mobile Kiosk Unit. Cindy Luffer is 2018 Women of Inspiration Nest Award recipient. As a single mom of four kids and a growing business, Cindy is leading by example and giving hope to women that they can rebuild their lives for themselves and their children.

Sam Bell – Featured Speaker | Moderator – Transformation Panel
Founder, Momaita’s Journey @mamaitasjourney
Sam is a nurse/midwife and teacher with a career spanning 3 decades and 3 continents, working in public, private and charitable sectors. She is recognized as a huge advocate for women as a writer, transformational coach, international speaker, and is what you could call, a connector of hearts. Her work is largely focused upon helping mothers and daughters struggling with their difficult sometimes, toxic, relationships, resolving issues such as self-esteem, confidence, relationships, happiness, chronic disease, and body image.
Stepping into Divine Feminine: Seeking freedom from the patriarchy and all forms of oppression that exploit and devalue women, peoples and the environment, we begin to see societies working towards radical transformation focusing on relationships between people, and of the relationship between people and
TRANSFORMATION PANELISTS

Jaden Sterling – Panelist
Jaden Sterling, Founder of Sterling Stock Ed Inc. | Angel Investor | Money Mentor | @JadenSterling88
Jaden is an award-winning, international best-selling author of The Alchemy of True Success. Practical tools to use your mind body and spirit to live an extraordinary life. Jaden had an epiphany at age 14 and clearly knew his life purpose. Jaden says, “I knew I would teach people how to master money and not be enslaved by it. My teaching would be based on personal experiences.” Following the epiphany, Jaden embraced his mission to learn about money. He studied economics, worked for Citigroup and Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor and built a 12-million-dollar business by age 36.
Today, Jaden draws from more than 30-years of experience teaching about money globally via his online program: Stocks 4 Freedom System. Sterling says, “It’s never too early or too late to master money, the key is to learn and do what works, then ignore everything else.”
Jaden is an internationally recognized leader regarding money and has been featured on hundreds of Radio TV and in print magazines including Shaw Cable, Be Scene TV, Om Times Magazine, Fox News and The Huffington Post. Jaden resides in British Columbia with his wife and two step-up kids.
Jamie Leno Zimron – Panelist
Founder The Centered Way Inc. | 6th Degree Aikido Black Belt | Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) | LPGA Golf Pro | Mind-Body Expert | Corporate Speaker | International Citizen’s Diplomat.
Jamie Leno Zimron is passionate about every woman and person reaching their potential, peacefully and powerfully, in a world that works for everyone! A dual citizen of Israel, she co-founded the Middle East Aikido Peace Project to help develop peacefully empowered leaders in Israel, Palestine and Northern Africa. She is an award-winning trainer, speaker, and entrepreneur, whose greatest joy is providing holistic practices people can quickly use to transform their relationships, businesses, families, health, golf, and personal pursuits.
Jamie Sensei (Master Instructor) is acclaimed for her dynamic style in guiding people to newfound well-being and success. She has spoken to Canadian executive groups from Vancouver to Moncton and is honored to be part of this exciting conference and work in Calgary.
Chris Kennedy – Panelist
Co-Founder Beauty B!tch Podcast | Author Virgin Beauty Bitch | @VirginBeautyBit
Christopher Kennedy is the author of the book, and co-host of the podcast VIRGIN.BEAUTY.B!TCH, a platform that explores gender, sexuality, and relationships. Christopher is a graduate of Radio and Television Broadcast Arts at SAIT and Public Relations at Langara College. His experiences include music director with CHFM Radio Calgary; Regional Promotions and Marketing Manager with Warner Music Canada, and Regional Publicist and Events Coordinator at Citytv.
Heather Erlen – Panelist
Alberta Representative, Canadian Labour Congress | Co-Founder, Virgin Beauty B!tch Podcast | 2018 Women of Inspiration Award – Power Partner | @HeatherErlen
With her partner, Chris Kennedy, Heather has honed her passion for exploring the collective experience of The Feminine. Since the day these power partners met they vowed to work together to break free of social prescriptions of feminine and masculine – and by doing this catalyze change. They wanted to have conversations and hear from persons of all genders to elevate the importance of Feminine. That is how the Podcast – The Virgin, The Beauty, and The Bitch was incepted and nurtured. They have hosted a wide range of persons on the show. From a psychologist professor talking about pornography to a couple battling through changing gender roles, to a woman who gives makeovers to women in severe poverty. Heather, along with Chris, is dancing and pulling and pushing in these conversations that tackle some of the greatest social justice issues of our time, and their following is growing.

Dr. Laurie Maslak – Session Speaker – Finding Your Voice To Lead | Moderator – SupportHER – Diversity and Inclusiveness Panel
President and Consultant, Maslak & Associates | BOD Chair, The Nest Foundation
Finding Your Voice to Lead: Learning of a new medium that helps to understand how our “inner intentions” are reflected through our actual voice and presence.
Dr. Laurie Maslak is a life-long learner, with a passion for educating leaders of today and tomorrow. Her career journey has included a long career as a nurse, followed by another career in HR, and the past six years travelling around North America building strong safety cultures and workplaces. She holds a Ph.D. in Organization and Management, specialization Leadership and was one of the first Royal Roads University graduates. A wife and mother of five beautiful children and a grandmother to seven adorable future leaders, Laurie serves on the Board of the Nest Foundation. Passions are golf and
SupportHER Diversity and Inclusion Panel

Arjun Channa – Panelist
GM, The Westin, Calgary @TheWestinCalgary
Arjun has over 25 years of hospitality industry experience bringing a wealth of international expertise globetrotting around the world in 11 different countries. He has held various roles in Algeria, UAE, Jordan, Beijing, Kenya, China, and the list goes on! Arjun held his first General Manager role in 2008 at the Le Meridian Port Vila Resort and Casino in Vanuatu. From there he was promoted to GM at the Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa in India. He then took on several Task Force General Manager roles. From 2013 to 2015, he held the position of Hotel Manager at Sheraton Centre Toronto, Starwood’s flagship hotel in the Canadian market than moved West to Calgary, end 2015 to be been appointed as General Manager of The Westin Calgary Hotel. Arjun has a diploma in Hotel Management from the International Hotel and Training Institutes in Neuchatel, Switzerland. He is fluent in French, Italian, Hindi and conversational in German & Mandarin.
With his spirit to ‘give back’, he sits on many boards in the city including the Calgary Hotel Association, SAIT Advisory Board, Global Chamber and part of the SKAL network. For Marriott International, he is part of America’s Leadership Advisory Council & also the Diversity and Inclusion Champion for West Canada.
Arjun’s is a proud husband to his wife of 24 years and father his 4 children, one of them being a 3-year-old Husky. In his free time During his free time, Arjun mentors, enjoy public speaking but more importantly, he loves to spend time with his family, kick-boxing and traveling to discover our world.

Desiree Bombenon – Panelist
President and CEO, SureCall Contact Centers Ltd. @SureCallInc
Desiree has over 30 years of business operational experience with a proven track record of leading businesses to success and was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in both 2016 & 2017 by WXN. Desiree loves to utilize people and their skills to create success for other businesses while allowing those businesses to focus on their core competencies. That’s what SureCall does! I’m vision-driven with regards to our corporation. Our corporation has a motto of doing good with every call, and is purpose-driven towards creating good in the world,” said the Harvard alumni, who through the Advanced Leadership Initiative, works on critical humanitarian issues around the world. It is Desiree’s mission to educate females in underserved communities. She has created a project, “Hero Girls” that provides a mentorship entrepreneurial program for females in Nepal, including scholarships, classes, mentorships, and Microcredit loans for female entrepreneurs.

Peter Kinkaide – Panelist
CEO, Raintree Capital @RaintreeEMD
Peter Kinkaide, the CEO of Raintree Capital, the parent company of Raintree Financial Solutions, Raintree Wealth Management, and Raintree Corporate Finance. Our businesses are focused on helping investors access diverse investments in the public and private markets. Our goal is to change the way Canadian’s think about investing their money by educating and providing them with independent, innovative investment solutions. My career started in corporate finance and investment banking. I joined Raintree in 2012 and took on the CEO role in 2016.
Peter is the founder of Women & Wealth Inc., a not-for-profit organization that hosts events on International Women’s Day to empower, inspire and support women across Canada who are, or are on their way to becoming, confident and passionate leaders of our businesses, organizations, governments, schools, and communities. Together, we seek to help close the gender gap and promote gender equality within our society.

Sandy Pound – Panelist
Regional Vice President, Integrated Markets, Royal Bank | @RBC
Sandy Pound is Regional Vice President – Integrated Markets with RBC responsible for the business across 23 Retail branches in Calgary. She has been in the Financial Services industry for 30+ years and has held a variety of roles leading teams at regional and national levels across Canada in Retail Markets, Wealth Management, and Private Banking.
Sandy is an active volunteer in Calgary with a passion to support mental health issues and Canada’s youth. She is currently serving as vice chair on the board of Distress Centre Calgary, executive sponsor of RBC’s Employee Resource Group PRIDE and a mentor to several youths starting out in their careers through RBC’s Thrive and Career launch programs.
She is married with two adult children and two grandchildren and in her spare time loves to be outdoors hiking and also travel around the world.
BEAUTY TRANSFORMATION
Delegates will learn from our beauty experts who will share their “secret beauty sauce” live on stage during lunch! Delegates will have the opportunity to enter for a draw for a Beauty Transformation which includes: hair, make-up, and style from our team of experts!
Adrienne Furrie – Stylist @adriennefurrie
Adrienne Furrie, professional makeup artist and image expert with 20 years experience and a serious weakness for all things sparkly and beautiful. Cut through the confusion of what to wear and how to use makeup properly with simple, practical strategies that’ll have you looking and feeling confident, attractive and ready to rock your business and life.

Rola Muhieddine – Founder, Maison Blu – House of Glam and Maison Blu Academy (M.B.A.) | @maisonblu
Rola Muhieddine is the Founder of the sought-after Beauty brand Maison Blu – House of Glam, and Maison Blu Academy (M.B.A).
She’s a Master Makeup Artist, an Educator, and wears the title of Leader to her growing team of industry professionals under her umbrella of beauty divisions. Rola has nearly 20 years of makeup artistry experience and a lifetime of growing up in the beauty industry. Her family has owned and operated several salons around the city and across the globe from the time she was born. It comes as no surprise that Rola would grow to love and pursue a similar path. Today, she describes the word “business” as a simple formula – whether you are selling an oil tank or a lipstick, you succeed only when you listen to the demands of your client and offer great service in return; the rest sells itself!
Maison Blu is “home” to Beauty Services, products, and Education. Her team of beauty professionals offers an array of services in-house true to Rola’s vision and core values. Her Globally recognized signature artistry has given her a strong social media platform and is the foundation for the brand’s image and her Beauty Education Academy.
Her 10-year goal: taking Blu to new heights she says! There’s no doubt this industry leader and mom of 3, with her track record of slow and steady growth will be anything less.
Yvonne E.L. Silver – Session Speaker – MentorHER Group Mentorship
Founder, Flourish with Yvonne E.L. Silver | Best Selling Author | Executive Coach | Volunteer, The Nest Foundation | Boss Chicks Authentic Mentorship Program, Chair | 2018 Women of Inspiration Award – Mentorship | @Yvonne_ELSilver
Yvonne E.L. Silver is a Growth Catalyst: passionate about teaching women leaders and entrepreneurs to Flourish in business – by mastering their confidence and using powerful language, for more sales and to grow their team – for a sustainable business that is fun. Professionally, she is a Speaker, Coach, Chartered HR Consultant and Mentorship Chair, as well as a bestselling author, radio show host, Mother and Wife. With over 25 years of experience in eight high-growth start-ups, holding senior corporate roles of Founder, VP, and HR Director – she is creating Feminine Workplace Cultures which support women’s growth and advocate pay equity.
Mentorship: Your leadership growth imperative – leveraging Mentorship personally and professionally. How this underutilized approach can accelerate your growth and why this is critical. Experience the magic of a Mini-Mentorship session.
SPECIAL 2 for 1 Pricing: Enter Code: nestfriends (General and Student Tickets)
All tickets purchased prior to 6:00 pm on June 10 will be entered for the Live Beauty Transformation and $ 250 wardrobe from Sublime.
AGENDA
8:00 am Breakfast & Registration
8:30 am Opening Remarks
8:40 am Morning Meditation
9:00 am Keynote – Resilience | Monica Kretschmer
9:30 am Success Story Interview | Cindy Luffer
9:45 am Keynote – Making a Difference | Dr. Jody Carrington
10:15 am Break with Purpose
10:30 am Keynote | Karen Stewart
11:00 am Session Speaker| Sam Bell
11:15 pm Transformation Panel ( Jamie Leno Zimeron | Heather Erlen | Chris Kennedy | Jaden Sterling)
12:00 pm Lunch & Beauty Transformation (Main Stage 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm) | Virgin Beauty B!tch Interviews
1:00 pm Success Story Interview | Desiree Bombenon
1: 15 pm Session Speaker | Dr. Laurie Maslak
1:30 pm Diversity & Inclusiveness Panel (Arjun Channa | Desiree Bombenon | Peter Kinkaide | Sandy Pound)
2:45 pm Break with Purpose
3:00 pm Group Mentor Session | Yvonne E.L. Silver
3:30 pm Beauty Transformation Reveal (Adrienne Furrie | Rola Muheidinne)
4:00 pm Keynote | Debra Poneman
4:45 pm Closing Remarks
5:00 pm End
What to wear? Business casual. Wear what is comfortable for a full day of learning!

Inspire Breaky Series - Mompreneur - Celebrating Moms
2019-05-16 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Zoo – Grazers, 1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, Canada
Inspire Breaky Series
Inspire Breaky’s feature Women of Inspiration who lead, inspire and motivate! They will share their journey, barriers they faced, how they have overcome challenges, and who they lean on for support. Then our floor will be opened for a Q and A as we talk candidly with our speakers about what keeps them up at night, owning the spotlight, and what keeps them motivated!
Our monthly Inspire Breaky’s are events targeted at individuals to build meaningful relationships with like-minded business leaders from diverse backgrounds and industries who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Monthly Inspire Breaky meetings are a valuable way to expand your knowledge, learn from the success of others, strengthen existing relationships, attain new contacts and make new friends in a supportive and positive environment.
Together We Are Stronger! Let’s build meaningful relationships with women who take the road less travelled, lead by example and ignore the naysayers. We know that when we are surrounded by a supportive network magic happens!
Escape to the Calgary Zoo to network and build authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Meet Our Inspirational Speakers!
Featured Speaker: Marlo Brausse | Owner and Creator, Barre Body Studio
About Marlo
Marlo Brausse is the creator and owner of Barre Body Studio located in Calgary, Alberta. Marlo began teaching fitness classes, as a hobby, in 2009 and is a member of the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association. After a rewarding career with the Government of Alberta, Marlo made a bold choice to leave her position as Asst. Chief Probation Officer to follow her dream of operating her own fitness studio. The first of its kind in Calgary, Marlo opened Barre Body Studio in January 2013 and has since grown from a community centre offering to two stand alone studios. Marlo resides in Calgary, Alberta with husband, Russ, and their three children.
Featured Speaker: Sam Bell
Founder and CEO, Mamaitas Journey Inc.| The Nest Foundation, Vice Chair @mamaitasjourney
About Sam
Sam is a nurse/midwife and teacher with a career spanning 3 decades and 3 continents, working in public, private and charitable sectors. She is recognized as a huge advocate for women as a writer, transformational coach, international speaker, and is what you could call, a connector of hearts. Her work is largely focused upon helping mothers and daughters struggling with their difficult sometimes, toxic, relationships, resolving issues such as self esteem, confidence, relationships, happiness, chronic disease and body image. Sam is one of the few experts trailblazing a path for women to realize their full potential and pioneer a movement to release women held back by the generational foundation imprinted upon them as a result of their mother: daughter relationship. Learn about the movement to empower the Divine Feminine and leave with new insight into the most important relationship we ever experience.
AGENDA
6:45 am Registration Open
7: 00 am Networking
7:30 am Breakfast
7:40 am Opening Remarks + Program Begins
8:30 am Q & A
9:00 am End
Please advise Dietary Restrictions when completing your registration.
IMPORTANT: Parking Info and Entrance to Zoo
Please use the Security Entrance and Parking Lot on the entrance (at the end of 12 Street SE bridge to Inglewood). If you are using the C-Train you will be arriving at the North Entrance and need to walk to through the zoo. *** Please bring footwear to enjoy the stroll after Breaky! Grazers is a 10 min walk from the North Entrance and three-minute walk from the Security Entrance – Parking Lot on the West Side.
Free Parking: Enter Code: 10708 (*enter EVENT PARKING + Code on the Park Plus machine located by the Security Entrance)
Zoo Entrance – Recommended parking in the parking lot by the Security Entrance.
Venue – Grazers Calgary Zoo – Parking Map – CLICK HERE FOR THE ZOO MAP
CONNECT | EMPOWER | LEARN | CELEBRATE

Inspire Breaky Series - Millineal Leader
2019-04-18 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Zoo – Grazers, 1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, Canada
Inspire Breaky Series
Inspire Breaky’s feature Women of Inspiration who lead, inspire and motivate! They will share their journey, barriers they faced, how they have overcome challenges, and who they lean on for support. Then our floor will be opened for a Q and A as we talk candidly with our speakers about what keeps them up at night, owning the spotlight, and what keeps them motivated!
Our monthly Inspire Breaky’s are events targeted at individuals to build meaningful relationships with like-minded business leaders from diverse backgrounds and industries who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Monthly Inspire Breaky meetings are a valuable way to expand your knowledge, learn from the success of others, strengthen existing relationships, attain new contacts and make new friends in a supportive and positive environment.
Together We Are Stronger! Let’s build meaningful relationships with women who take the road less travelled, lead by example and ignore the naysayers. We know that when we are surrounded by a supportive network magic happens!
Escape to the Calgary Zoo to network and build authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Featured Speaker: Jessica Tsang, Founder and Director – Direct Health Solutions | 2018 Women of Inspiration Award – Millennial Leader @DirectHealthca
Jessica is a family nurse practitioner on a mission to improve the quality of health care and increase access to health care. After spending years working in ICU and urgent care, she felt exasperated seeing health complications that could have been prevented by early screening and treatment. She started asking her patients why and they told her that they struggled to get to the clinic for various reasons. For many, leaving home is simply not feasible due to physical and/or psychological challenges.
It is proven that a lack of primary health care leads to poor quality of health, poor quality of life, and even early death. Jessica removes the barrier of going to the clinic by bringing medical and laboratory services to people in their homes. The provision of medical house calls are proven to help seniors maintain their independence, support individuals and families to optimize their health, improve end-of-life care for palliative patients in their homes, and divert unnecessary 911 calls and visits to the emergency department.
When she is not making house calls, Jessica is shaping the minds of future nurses as a faculty member of Mount Royal University School of Nursing & Midwifery.
AGENDA
6:45 am Registration Open
7: 00 am Networking
7:30 am Breakfast
7:40 am Opening Remarks + Program Begins
8:40 am Q & A
9:00 am End

Please advise Dietary Restrictions when completing your registration.

IMPORTANT : Parking Info and Entrance to Zoo
Please use the Security Entrance and Parking Lot on the entrance (at the end of the 12 Street SE bridge to Inglewood). If you are using the C-Train you will be arriving at the North Entrance and need to walk to through the zoo. *** Please bring footwear to enjoy the stroll after Breaky! Grazers is a 10 min walk from the North Entrance and three minute walk from the Security Entrance – Parking Lot on the West Side.
Free Parking: Enter Code: 10708 (*enter EVENT PARKING + Code on the Park Plus machine located by the Security Entrance)
Zoo Entrance – Recommended to park in the parking lot by the Security Entrance.
Venue – Grazers Calgary Zoo – Parking Map – CLICK HERE FOR THE ZOO MAP
CONNECT | EMPOWER | LEARN | CELEBRATE

Inspire Breaky Series - Global Impact
2019-03-14 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Zoo – Grazers, 1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, Canada
Inspire Breaky Series
Inspire Breaky’s feature Women of Inspiration who lead, inspire and motivate! They will share their journey, barriers they faced, how they have overcome challenges, and who they lean on for support. Then our floor will be opened for a Q and A as we talk candidly with our speakers about what keeps them up at night, owning the spotlight, and what keeps them motivated!
Our monthly Inspire Breaky’s are events targeted at individuals to build meaningful relationships with like-minded business leaders from diverse backgrounds and industries who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Monthly Inspire Breaky meetings are a valuable way to expand your knowledge, learn from the success of others, strengthen existing relationships, attain new contacts and make new friends in a supportive and positive environment.
Together We Are Stronger! Let’s build meaningful relationships with women who take the road less travelled, lead by example and ignore the naysayers. We know that when we are surrounded by a supportive network magic happens!
Escape to the Calgary Zoo to network and build authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Featured Speaker: Audrey Mascarenhas- #WOI2018 Global Impact
President and CEO, Questor Technology | @Questortech
About Audrey
Audrey’s family immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1974 from Nakuru, Kenya in East Africa. It has been a long journey to this point. Audrey believes a woman of inspiration is one that boldly champions change that has a positive impact and inspires those around her to take on the challenge for change. Audrey has passionately believed in being a role model to showcase that girls and women can succeed in a male-dominated world and be whatever they want to be. Audrey has successfully demonstrated a woman can succeed in a male dominated world in engineering, science, field operations, oil and gas and in clean technology and business. Being recognized as a woman of inspiration would show others that it is possible and showcase that women can contribute greatly to society with their skill. And yes, women are good at math and science. The work being done at Questor is showcasing we can have a strong industry and protect the environment at the same time. Questor is providing solutions around the world that address climate change, air quality, social license, and clean energy for all in a practical cost-effective way.
A Woman of Inspiration is a woman that boldly champions change that has a positive impact and inspire those around her to take on the challenge for change.” Audrey Mascarenhas
AGENDA
6:45 am Registration Open
7: 00 am Networking
7:30 am Breakfast
7:40 am Opening Remarks + Program Begins
8:40 am Q & A
9:00 am End
*** Dietary restrictions must be noted on your ticket prior to Noon, March 13.
IMPORTANT : Parking Info and Entrance to Zoo
Please us the Security Entrance and Parking Lot on the entrance (at the end of the 12 Street SE bridge to Inglewood). If you are using the C-Train you will be arriving at the North Entrance and need to walk to through the zoo. *** Please bring footwear to enjoy the stroll after Breaky! Grazers is a 10 min walk from the North Entrance and three minute walk from the Security Entrance – Parking Lot on the West Side.
Free Parking: Enter Code: 10708 (*enter EVENT PARKING + Code on the Park Plus machine located by the Security Entrance)
Zoo Entrance – Recommended to park in the parking lot by the Security Entrance.
Venue – Grazers Calgary Zoo – Parking Map – CLICK HERE FOR THE ZOO MAP
CONNECT | EMPOWER | LEARN | CELEBRATE

International Women's Day - WW Gala
2019-03-08 16:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
We are believe together we are stronger and proud to be partners with Women in Wealth Gala to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8. Join the celebration in Calgary and Edmonton with keynotes Jillian Harris, Rachelle Mielke, Chantal Kreviazuk and more! https://wwgala.com/ for tickets in Calgary and Edmonton!
We are so excited to announce that Canadian Business Chicks will be partnering with the International Women’s Day Women & Wealth Gala in Edmonton and Calgary as a Gold Sponsor!
The 2019 events will be held in both Edmonton at the Edmonton Convention Centre and in Calgary at the BMO Centre on March 8, 2019. The event is all about empowering, inspiring and supporting women…and celebrating International Women’s Day, of course! The Galas are not-for-profit and all net-proceeds are donated to @canadianwomensfoundation.
Multiple Juno award-winning musician, Chantal Kreviazuk is the keynote speaker and performer in Calgary! @chantalkrev will be joined by CEO and Founder of @hillbergandberk Rachel Mielke and CEO and Founder of @theskinscientist Marie Bertrand.
Jillian Harris is the keynote speaker in Edmonton! @jillian.harris is host of Love it or List it (Canada) and Love it or List it Too (USA), spokesperson for international brands, interior designer and publisher of original lifestyle content. Jillian will be joined by the amazingly inspirational serial entrepreneur @jesstetu who owns many companies including @liareesecanada as well as Linda Stainton.
General Admission tickets for the Edmonton Gala are now sold-out (there is still opportunity to attend through event sponsorship). There are still tickets available for the Calgary Gala and they can be purchased at www.wwgala.com/calgary-gala.

Inspire Breaky Series - Innovative Leader
2019-02-21 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Zoo – Grazers, 1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, Canada
Inspire Breaky Series
Inspire Breaky’s feature Women of Inspiration who lead, inspire and motivate! They will share their journey, barriers they faced, how they have overcome challenges, and who they lean on for support. Then our floor will be opened for a Q and A as we talk candidly with our speakers about what keeps them up at night, owning the spotlight, and what keeps them motivated!
Our monthly Inspire Breaky’s are events targeted at individuals to build meaningful relationships with like-minded business leaders from diverse backgrounds and industries who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Monthly Inspire Breaky meetings are a valuable way to expand your knowledge, learn from the success of others, strengthen existing relationships, attain new contacts and make new friends in a supportive and positive environment.
Together We Are Stronger! Let’s build meaningful relationships with women who take the road less travelled, lead by example and ignore the naysayers. We know that when we are surrounded by a supportive network magic happens!
Escape to the Calgary Zoo to network and build authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Featured Speaker: Maria Martiniello
Business Development Manager, Calgary Zoo | #WOI2018 Innovative Leader | @MarCAlZoo
About Maria
Maria is a role model an innovative result-oriented, customer-focused professional with years of experience in a variety of fast paced non-profit, oil & gas, health, technology and beverage sectors including television advertising. In 2017 Maria was awarded a year scholarship with Sandler Training renowned as the largest provider of sales, leadership and customer service training in the world. Maria is an effective leader, trainer, mentor, communicator, who builds and guides high performance teams. She always strived to motivate others to be their authentic and successful selves. Maria empowers people to be themselves, to show them that they have the courage and strength to grow into whatever they want to be is INSPIRATION – Inspiration that she will take for a lifetime. Maria surrounds herself with those who are vulnerable, honest, and allow for mistakes and forks in the road.
A Women of Inspiration inspire themselves and others to persevere. Regardless if you are a women or man you need to identify what is important to you and create your own path and define what success is to you. Along the way you also need to inspire those around to you to be their best selves. You lead by example and people will follow.
AGENDA
6:45 am Registration Open
7: 00 am Networking
7:30 am Breakfast
7:40 am Opening Remarks + Program Begins
8:40 am Q & A
9:00 am End
IMPORTANT : Parking Info and Entrance to Zoo (Please make sure you bring walking shoes and dress warm as venue is in the Zoo).
Parking is included in the price of the ticket.Please us the Security Entrance and Parking Lot on the entrance (at the end of the 12 Street SE bridge to Inglewood). If you are using the C-Train you will be arriving at the North Entrance and need to walk to through the zoo. *** Please bring footwear to enjoy the stroll after Breaky! Grazers is a 10 min walk from the North Entrance and three minute walk from the Security Entrance – Parking Lot on the West Side.
Free Parking: Enter Code: 10708 (*enter EVENT PARKING + Code on the Park Plus machine located by the Security Entrance)
Zoo Entrance – Recommended to park in the parking lot by the Security Entrance.
Venue – Grazers Calgary Zoo – Parking Map – CLICK HERE FOR THE ZOO MAP
CONNECT | EMPOWER | LEARN | CELEBRATE

Inspire Breaky - Lead With Purpose
2019-01-24 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Zoo – Enmax Conservatory, Calgary, AB, Canada
Inspire Breaky Series
Leading With Purpose… Join our Inspire Breaky for your dose of inspiration, connection and education to learn from inspirational business women leading with purpose! Our inspiration leaders are women in the community who have paved the path for others to follow. Join us as they share their path to success!
Let’s challenge one another to do something meaningful and show you support women in business – connect with one another, learn something new, take action and build authentic connections with likeminded men and women who believe together we are stronger!
Our Inspire Breaky’s connect men and women who choose to take the road less travelled, believe in reciprocity and want to be apart of network that leads with purpose!
Our vision is for you to leave inspired and empowered to overcome any challenger, know you are not alone, and give you to motivation to keep moving mountains and realizing your dreams!
Build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Featured Speaker: Dr. Laura Hambley-Lovett
Founder and President, Work EvOHlution, Canada Career Counselling, Leadership Success Group | #WOI2018 Women of Inspiration Award – Global Influencer| @DrLauraHambley

About Dr. Laura
Dr. Laura is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, mother of three, and serial entrepreneur based in Calgary, Alberta, who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. She is a sought-after thought leader on Workplace Psychology and Career Development in Canada, and is regularly interviewed by the media on these topics.
Laura’s newest venture, Work EvOHlution, creates innovative assessment and developmental supports for distributed employees, leaders and teams. Work EvOHlution was recognized as one of the 50 most innovative new organizations in Alberta (2014) and profiled in Scientific American magazine.
Dr. Laura also founded Calgary and Canada Career Counselling, a team of Registered Psychologists helping thousands of Canadian students and adults of all ages and life stages. Laura also runs the Leadership Success Group, a team of Industrial/Organizational Psychologists helping leaders, teams and cultures grow and thrive; and Synthesis Psychology, a personal counselling and wellness practice based in Calgary.
Keynote Speaker – Karen McGregor
Founder Speaker Success Formula | International Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Creator, Rock The Stage | @SpeakerFormula
About Karen
Karen McGregor is a bestselling author, international speaker, coach, trainer and the founder/ CEO of the Speaker Success Formula. Her company helps entrepreneurs create, structure and deliver compelling presentations to monetize their expertise and launch successful speaking businesses.
Using her Speaker Success Formula, Karen attracts a wide range of clients from Olympic athletes, health experts, elite artists, and musicians to coaches, financial advisors, real estate experts, bestselling and aspiring authors.
Karen is a premier monetization specialist dedicated to helping conscious entrepreneurs spread their messages, sell their products/services and transition into successful speakers. As a speaker sharing the stage with Deepak Chopra, Brendon Burchard, Loral Langemeier, Marci Schimoff and others, Karen knows how to inspire and educate entrepreneurs to navigate through speaking business uncertainties to arrive at success.
How to Create Impact and Income Through Speaking
As heart-centered entrepreneurs, we all want to educate and inspire our audiences, whether in a living room, a boardroom or a big stage. The challenge is that most of us may be really good at educating or even inspiring but lack the knowledge to turn this wealth of wisdom and desire to make change into business growth, sales and new clients.
In this inspiring and engaging presentation, you will learn to:
• Avoid the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when they speak that keep audiences confused, bored, disengaged and unwilling to invest
• Sell from your heart, so your ideal clients say YES! to your products, services or programs with excitement and appreciation
• Discover the key elements you must develop to master your message as a speaker-entrepreneur who Educates, Inspires and Sells with confidence and ease
Agenda (* Registration Opens at 6:45 am)
7:00 am – Networking
7:30 am – Program Begins (Breaky Served) | Featured Speaker | Keynote Speaker
8::45 am – Closing Networking
Parking is Free: Please use South Security Parking Lot and Proceed to Grazers for Breaky
CONNECT | EMPOWER | LEARN | CELEBRATE

Inspire Charity Luncheon - Giving Inspiration and Hope!
2018-12-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club – Devonian Room, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
Inspire Series – Giving Inspiration and Hope!
Leading with Purpose… Join our Inspire Series Holiday event – Giving Inspiration and Hope!
Let’s challenge one another to do something meaningful and pay it forward to empower other women to be in the room! We invite you to share the word with friends, collogues, team, and SupportHER’s for a dose of inspiration to join us. This holiday season let’s bring joy and inspiration to the lives of women who need a hand up!
Donations to support The Nest Foundation for (12) Transformational Scholarships for 2019 to include Mentorship and Making Memories for women and their children!
Transforming Lives
The Nest Foundation empowers women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children. Through education, mentorship, wellness and memorable experiences, The Nest Foundation provides a platform and network for women to embrace courage, step into higher confidence and live a life of purpose with abundance, health, and joy.
The Nest Foundation partners with organizations who believe that together we are stronger and can make a difference in the lives of others.

Purpose: To transform the lives of women and children who have overcome adversity.
Vision: Inspire a world of reciprocity where women prosper and families to thrive.
When women succeed, families succeed.

Our Inspire Series connects men and women who choose to take the road less travelled, believe in reciprocity and want to be apart of network that leads with purpose! Our vision is for you to leave inspired and empowered to overcome any challenger, know you are not alone, and give you to motivation to keep moving mountains and realizing your dreams!
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Diana Monea – Founder, Eye Health Centres | @EyeHealthCentre
About Dr. Diana Monea
Dr. Diana Monea grew up on a farm near Rockglen, Saskatchewan. She attended the University of Waterloo, graduating with a Doctor of Optometry in 1978. She has since practiced in Regina, Saskatchewan, and subsequently opened two clinics in Calgary, Alberta. She became the first optometrist in Canada to create a website dedicated to the provision of eye health information when she created in the summer of 1999. Dr. Monea was also the first optometrist in North America to profile case studies in optometry, beginning in April of 2000. All digital pictures, corneal topography, and field analysis illustrations were drawn from her database of more than 200,000 eye exams that she has personally performed. In 2016, Dr. Monea was honoured by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce with a Leadership Award. That same year she was awarded the AAO Service Award August 2016 by her fellow peers in recognition of outstanding efforts and exceptional contributions made to the advancement of professional optometry in Alberta.
Giving back and caring, making a difference when you can drives her clinic philosophy. Dr. Monea and her staff of doctors contribute to many charities such as Easter Seals, local hockey and sports teams, kids programs, golf events and recently together with Paul Brandt and Paul Hardy to end human trafficking “Not In My City.”
Doors open at 11:30 am for registration.
We believe in embracing diversity as this is where the “magic” happens. When you connect with The Nest, you build authentic connections with a diverse community of women and men who are passionate about connecting with other like-minded individuals living on purpose to build their business, advance in their career or pay it forward in the community to support another woman on her journey through mentorship.
Our Inspiration series features influential leaders who are leading with purpose, breaking barriers, and making a difference in the community and around the globe! They are the trailblazers who believe in sharing the road to success and supporting those around them.
The secret sauce is diversity! In the Nest, everyone leaves with a new connection, inspired and ready to act! This is the perfect event for your corporate teams, solo entrepreneur, business leader, professional or anyone who wishes to lead by example.
Agenda
11:30 am – Networking
12:00 pm – Program Begins (Lunch Served)
Keynote Speaker
1:00 pm – Closing Networking
Thank you to our Inspire Luncheon Sponsors: Eye Health Centre, High Arctic Energy, and Calgary Career Counselling for your generous support!

Interested in becoming an Inspire Breaky Sponsor for 2019? Connect with us: Monica@canadianbusinesschicks.com
CONNECT | EMPOWER | LEARN | CELEBRATE

Inspire Breaky - Leading With Purpose!
2018-11-08 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club – McMurray Room, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Inspire Breaky Series
Leading With Purpose… Join our Inspire Breaky for your dose of inspiration, connection and education to learn from inspirational business women leading with purpose! Our inspiration leaders are women in the community who have paved the path for others to follow. Join us as they share their path to success!
Let’s challenge one another to do something meaningful and show you support women in business – connect with one another, learn something new, take action and build authentic connections with likeminded men and women who believe together we are stronger!
Our Inspire Breaky’s connect men and women who choose to take the road less travelled, believe in reciprocity and want to be apart of network that leads with purpose!
Our vision is for you to leave inspired and empowered to overcome any challenger, know you are not alone, and give you to motivation to keep moving mountains and realizing your dreams!
Build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Featuring: Yvonne E.L. Silver – Founder, Flourish | 2018 Woman of Inspiration Award Recipient – Mentorship | @Yvonne_ELSilver

About Yvonne E.L. Silver
Yvonne is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. Female Mentorship matters! Mentorship shows seasoned women have broken barriers and can help younger protégés have an expanded perspective and new possibilities.
As an Executive Coach she teaches women to flourish in business – by elevating their voice and having more confident conversations, and stepping into resonant and authentic feminine leadership. With over 25 years of business success, as a Senior Human Resources Leader working with high growth start-ups, and later as a professional Coach.
Congratulations to Yvonne on her recent launch of her book: “Words, Women & Wisdom: The Modern Art of Confident Conversations”. Yvonne will have copies on hand for you to pick up your version. For every book sold, a copy will be donated to The Nest Foundation to empower women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children.
Featuring Michelle Minke – Founder and Artistic Director, Cowtwon Opera | #WOI2018 Women of Inspiration Award – Cultural Ambassador | @Cowtownopera
About Michelle
Pushing the boundaries of classical opera, Calgary Soprano Michelle Minke has made a career out of inspired disruption. Michelle’s recent debut album, Expect the Unexpected, confidently merges genres and invites creative collaborations across the musical spectrum and brings Michelle’s years of top training and international experience to new audiences. With her boundless vitality and powerful voice, Michelle performed throughout Europe and North America before returning to her home town of Calgary where she was a headliner in the 2013 Grandstand Show and performed with Calgary Opera. As founder and artistic director of Calgary’s Cowtown Opera and the Cowtown Opera Summer Academy, Michelle’s heartfelt excitement for contributing to the cultural identity of her city has earned her a place among arts champions. Michelle has been named as one of Calgary’s Top 40-Under-40 by Avenue Magazine, was a recipient of the Mayor’s Enbridge Emerging Artist Award and was recently named one of Alberta’s 25 Inspiring Artists by Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Upcoming performances include high profile private performances across Canada of “Carmen Remix”, an operatic collaboration with Hip Hop Artist, James Noble and the release of an operatic children’s album, “M.O.M- Minke’s Opera Music, the first Canadian operatic children’s album to be released in over 15 years. She is currently a voice coach, adjudicator, and judge throughout the country and teaches young professionals at the Mount Royal University Conservatory. Currently, she is building a new platform coaching speakers, and business professionals on how to make their presentations sing with performance and speaking techniques called MINKEINC and can be heard frequently on CBC as an unconventional panelist.
Special Guest – Michelle Salt – first Female Canadian Paralympic Snowboarder | @MichelleSaltCGY

Michelle Salt has always been a strong person but in June, 2011, she faced her most challenging test of strength when she was in a life threatening Motorcycle accident. Michelle knew she had some tough times ahead of her but instead of sinking into a dark place, she chose to see the opportunity in her tragedy. Within 8 months, Michelle got back on her snowboard and in March, 2014, Michelle became the First Female Canadian Paralympic Snowboarder. Michelle has since won 16 World Cup medals and recently finished 4th and 5th in her second Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang
Doors open at 6:45 am for registration.
We believe in embracing diversity as this is where the “magic” happens. When you connect with The Nest, you build authentic connections with a diverse community of women and men who are passionate about connecting with other like-minded individuals living on purpose to build their business, advance in their career or pay it forward in the community to support another woman on her journey through mentorship.
Our Inspiration Breaky features influential leaders who are leading with purpose, breaking barriers, and making a difference in the community and around the globe! They are the trailblazers who believe in sharing the road to success and supporting those around them.
The secret sauce is diversity! In the Nest, everyone leaves with a new connection, inspired and ready to act! This is the perfect event for your corporate teams, solo entrepreneur, business leader, professional or anyone who wishes to lead by example.
Agenda (* Registration Opens at 6:45 am)
7:00 am – Networking
7:30 am – Program Begins (Breaky Served)
Meditation Moment | Featured Speakers | Q and A
8:30 am – Closing Networking
CONNECT | EMPOWER | LEARN | CELEBRATE

Inspire Breaky - Leading With Purpose!
2018-10-23 07:00 - 08:30 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
THIS EVENT POSTPONED Join – INSPIRE Breaky – Thursday, November 8!
Inspire Breaky Series
Leading With Purpose… Join our Inspire Breaky for your dose of inspiration, connection and education to learn from inspirational business women leading with purpose! Our inspiration leaders are women in the community who have paved the path for others to follow. Join us as they share their path to success!
Let’s challenge one another to do something meaningful and show you support women in business – connect with one another, learn something new, take action and build authentic connections with likeminded men and women who believe together we are stronger!
Our Inspire Breaky’s connect men and women who choose to take the road less travelled, believe in reciprocity and want to be apart of network that leads with purpose!
Our vision is for you to leave inspired and empowered to overcome any challenger, know you are not alone, and give you to motivation to keep moving mountains and realizing your dreams!
Build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Diana Monea – Founder, Eye Health Centres | @EyeHealthCentre

About Dr. Diana Monea
Dr. Diana Monea grew up on a farm near Rockglen, Saskatchewan. She attended the University of Waterloo, graduating with a Doctor of Optometry in 1978. She has since practiced in Regina, Saskatchewan, and subsequently opened two clinics in Calgary, Alberta. She became the first optometrist in Canada to create a website dedicated to the provision of eye health information when she created in the summer of 1999. Dr. Monea was also the first optometrist in North America to profile case studies in optometry, beginning in April of 2000. All digital pictures, corneal topography, and field analysis illustrations were drawn from her database of more than 200,000 eye exams that she has personally performed. In 2016, Dr. Monea was honoured by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce with a Leadership Award. That same year she was awarded the AAO Service Award August 2016 by her fellow peers in recognition of outstanding efforts and exceptional contributions made to the advancement of professional optometry in Alberta.
Giving back and caring, making a difference when you can drives her clinic philosophy. Dr. Monea and her staff of doctors contribute to many charities such as Easter Seals, local hockey and sports teams, kids programs, golf events and recently together with Paul Brandt and Paul Hardy to end human trafficking “Not In My City.”
Featuring: Yvonne E.L. Silver – Founder, Flourish | 2018 Woman of Inspiration Award Recipient – Mentorship | @Yvonne_ELSilver
About Yvonne E.L. Silver
Yvonne is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. Female Mentorship matters! Mentorship shows seasoned women have broken barriers and can help younger protégés have an expanded perspective and new possibilities.
As an Executive Coach she teaches women to flourish in business – by elevating their voice and having more confident conversations, and stepping into resonant and authentic feminine leadership. With over 25 years of business success, as a Senior Human Resources Leader working with high growth start-ups, and later as a professional Coach.
Congratulations to Yvonne on her recent launch of her book: “Words, Women & Wisdom: The Modern Art of Confident Conversations”. Yvonne will have copies on hand for you to pick up your version. For every book sold, a copy will be donated to The Nest Foundation to empower women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children.
Doors open at 6:45 am for Registration.
We believe in embracing diversity as this is where the “magic” happens. When you connect with The Nest, you build authentic connections with a diverse community of women and men who are passionate about connecting with other like-minded individuals living on purpose to build their business, advance in their career or pay it forward in the community to support another woman on her journey through mentorship.
Our Inspiration Breaky features influential leaders who are leading with purpose, breaking barriers, and making a difference in the community and around the globe! They are the trailblazers who believe in sharing the road to success and supporting those around them.
The secret sauce is diversity! In the Nest, everyone leaves with a new connection, inspired and ready to act! This is the perfect event for your corporate teams, solo entrepreneur, business leader, professional or anyone who wishes to lead by example.
CONNECT | EMPOWER | LEARN | CELEBRATE
Agenda (* Registration Opens at 6:45 am)
7:00 am – Networking
7:30 am – Program Begins (Breaky Served)
Welcome To The Nest
Mentorship Moment
Keynote Speaker
8:30 am – Closing Networking

Women of Inspiration Awards Gala 2018
2018-09-20 17:30 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Telus Convention Centre, 120 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0P3, Canada
Join us for our premier celebration and empowerment event. Woman of Inspiration Awards Gala is open to the public, featuring an inspirational keynote speakers, and celebrates women who are making an impact in the community and around the globe.
Take this opportunity to connect and be inspired by women who lead by example. Whether you are a friend, colleague, sponsor or SupportHER, take this opportunity to celebrate you and be inspired to do more and be more. Join us to celebrate Women of Inspiration the evening of Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the TELUS Conventions Centre.
Only 800 tickets available. General Tickets and VIP SUpportHER Corporate tables available. Keynote speaker for this year’s event is Barb Stegemann, CEO of 7 Virtues. Barb is a Canadian social entrepreneur, global disruptor, Best Selling – Author, International Speaker. Tickets on sale now
Event Tickets Details General Event Ticket- $175 | Member/Nominee – $ 150
Doors open at 5:30 pm | VIP Nominee Reception + VIP Photos | Dinner 6:15 pm | Program – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Mix & Mingle – Media Wall – 10:00 pm
Black Tie Attire | Cash Bar

Includes Dinner, Dessert, Coffee and Tea | Awards | Entertainment
Member/ Nominee *VIP SupportHER Corporate Table Sponsor (10 guests) – $ 2000 (deadline Wednesday, August 22, 2018, to be listed in the program.)
*VIP SupportHER Corporate Table Sponsor (10 guests) – $2500 (deadline Wednesday, August 22, 2018, to be listed in the program.)

*VIP SupportHER Corporate Tables – Your will receive an invitation to the VIP Reception, and your company name will be listed in the program ( deadline August 22).

Empowering women to rebuild their lives for themselves and their children. When women succeed, families succeed.

Breaky with Michelle Richmond
2018-06-08 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
Our networking Breaky is back by popular demand June 8 with International Speaker, Michelle Richmond from Kenya! Drawing on her 17 years of clinical experience and knowledge of Mind Body Medicine, energy psychology and neuroscience, she facilitates the SOULpreneur Master Mind and Africa Safaris with people from around the globe..
Rise and shine to connect with influential business women and men who embrace diversity and believe in moving the needle to empower women in business.
Our Leaders and Influencers are not afraid to speak their truth, lead with vulnerability, and take the road less travelled. Our leaders believe in sharing the barriers and challenges as well as the path to empower those around them. Join us to build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries.
Our Leaders and Influencers lead real discussions with a fresh perspective on business and life. They are the perfect event to build relationships, make new connections, empower your corporate team, show your clients they are important and engage with like-minded business leaders and professionals in the community. Come alone or bring the team!
Doors open at 7:00 am to connect, with our program and Breaky commencing at 7:30 am – 8:30 am.
Guest Speaker: Michelle Richmond
Michelle Richmond is passionate advocate of Self Love as the secret “Source” to creativity, happiness and fulfillment. She loves the freedom that’s created by challenging the status quo, asking deeper questions, quaking your current reality so you can see the truth and be who you truly are.
She has a formidable capacity to hold the space in the face of big moments of change, in a way that allows you to see yourself and life in new ways and excel.
Drawing on her 17 years of clinical experience and knowledge of Mind Body Medicine, energy psychology and neuroscience, she facilitates the SOULpreneur Master Mind and Africa Safaris with people from around the globe.
She fell in love with the rawness and richness of the East Africa country and now lives in Kenya, where she weaves her passion for people and preserving our most vulnerable and endangered species and environments in the magical land that is Africa.
She is an inspirator of change who walks her talk, lives her dream and inspires others to do the same.

Moms the Word - Exclusive Networking Mixer
2018-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0G8, Canada
Moms the Word!
Unite to join us for our Moms the Word networking experience to celebrate mom’s! Join like-minded business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, thought leaders, authors, coaches, industry experts, trailblazers, disruptors, and movers and shakers for a glass of wine to build authentic connections in our community!
Members – Yes, free for you | Non-Members $ 20 to mix and mingle
Venue: Yellow Door Bistro – Hotel Arts

Beverages and Eats not included
Happy Hour $ 5 wine + 1/2 price flatbreads
Included: awesome peeps!

Leaders and Influencers Luncheon
2018-05-03 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
Leaders and Influencers Luncheon
Join our Leaders and Influencers Luncheon to connect with influential business women and men who embrace diversity and believe in moving the needle to empower women in business.
Our Leaders and Influencers are not afraid to speak their truth, lead with vulnerability, and take the road less travelled. Our leaders believe in sharing the barriers and challenges as well as the path to empower those around them. Join us to build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries.
Our Leaders and Influencers lead real discussions with a fresh perspective on business and life. They are the perfect event to build relationships, make new connections, empower your corporate team, show your clients they are important and engage with like-minded business leaders and professionals in the community. Come alone or bring the team!
Doors open at 11:30 am to connect, with our program commencing at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Agenda
11:30 am – Networking
12:00 pm – Program Begins (Lunch Served)
Meditation
Mini Mentorship
Speakers
1:00 pm – Program Ends
Embracing Diversity to SupportHER Leadership – May 3
To make a change, how can we move the needle to needle to embrace diversity, empower women and the men who SupportHER.
Male champions genuinely believe in fairness, gender equality, and the development of talent in their organizations. We are bringing together women and men who want to show leadership and stand in the gap for the female employees that work with them every day. The conversation begins with understanding the vital roles women and men both contribute and how we can make change to embrace diversity as a competitive advantage in business.
Embracing Diversity to SupportHer

Embracing diversity as a competitive advantage in business

Identifying the barriers in your workplace and overcoming them
Identifying the critical role men play to SupportHER
How to do you empower your team to provide your emerging leaders with the skills and tools to recognize the toxic leadership?
How to engage with “Queen-Bee” mentality
How to use your voice to ask for what you want
Balancing the roles in business and life

Let’s challenge one another to do something meaningful during our lunch hours – connect with one another, learn something new, be active, and find the motivation to move mountains.
Cara Wolf – MBA CMC | Founder and CEO, Ammolite Strategies

Cara is the CEO of Ammolite Strategies, a boutique incubator and advisory firm specializing in new venture commercialization primarily in the STEM industries. With over 25 years of executive technology leadership, Cara has consulted for over 300 companies including Fortune 500 companies such as EnCana and BDC to entrepreneurial start-up operations including 3 of her own. Cara holds a B.Comm. in Marketing, an MBA in Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurship from the Haskayne School of Business and an Executive Certified Management Consultant designation. She has sourced and advised on millions of dollars of financings. She has won numerous awards provincially and nationally for her strategic planning initiatives and guest lectures regularly on the topics of innovation and entrepreneurship. She has mentored over 100 companies at the start-up stage with NEXT Google for Entrepreneurs and frequently judges start-up competitions including several held at the University of Calgary, MRU, SAIT and the Global Petroleum Show. She has extensive experience serving at the Advisory Board and Director level for many organizations including serving as an Executive Director with the Calgary Council of Advanced Technologies, Thunderbird Greentech Inc, and the Hunter Hub Energy New Venture Advisory Board.
Kimberley Van Vliet – Founder & CEO, WāVv / Creator of ConvergX®

Kimberley founded WāVv over ten years ago to follow in her family’s legacy of service to Canada through Aerospace, Defence and Security. As a third generation Van Vliet she specifically is uniquely positioned from the civilian side ensuring that the best technology, research, and innovation is provided to the women and men in our armed forces. WāVv was created to diligently engage in securing those vital elements.
Global efforts require global partners which is why the business linkage of the Energy sector is valued. Recognized as one of the top five Canadian influential women in Defence, Kimberley has enabled the alignment of the two sectors. Solutions and innovative technology requirements in both sectors are remarkably similar. WāVv facilitates the cross sector acquisition of solutions and services. Coordinating with three critical partners Government, Industry, and Private Sector, securing innovative solutions while supporting research and development continue to ensure the right solution is provided.
Kimberley is the founder and creator of CONVERGX™ – the first conference of it’s kind bringing together both the Energy and Aerospace, Defence & Security industries together. The purpose is to discuss opportunities, technologies, problems, solutions and opportunities that both industries and those that affect and are affected by them have..
Her work continues beyond her current efforts in a variety of philanthropic endeavours and associations seen in her profile below. Kimberley also is a proud mum of a four-year old boy.SaveSave

Unite - Exclusive Networking Mixer April 11
2018-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0G8, Canada
Join us to UNITE for EXCLUSIVE Networking Mixer après work to connect with like-minded women leading with purpose!
Our UNITE Exclusive Networking Mixers are purely social and savvy events created for building relationships with business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, thought leaders, visionaries, coaches, industry experts and the movers and shakers in our community! Our mixers are mixed and men encouraged to join!
Members – Free | Non-Members $ 20 (Sign up at our event and your ticket is waived)
$ 5.00 wine | 1/2 Flatbreads Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm.

April 3 - Hockey 'n Heels Night- Calgary Flames vs Phoenix Coyotes - w/ Keynote Cassie Campbell-Pascal
2018-04-03 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Scotiabank Saddledom, Calgary, Alberta
We are changing the way we do business with our Networking Experiences. And we invite you to do the same.

Join us for Calgary Flames vs Phoenix Coyotes, at the Scotiabank Saddledome [see map below.] This is a private event, which includes Calgary Flames Game Ticket, Dinner, Private Group Networking, Keynote: Cassie Campbell-Pascall. Tickets will be issued directly through the Calgary Flames Box Office. Click here to reserve your tickets.
Invite your special(s) client(s) to a different networking experience: Dinner in a private area, networking and watching a game. Plus, the opportunity to meet and listen to pre-game guest speaker Cassie Campbell-Pascall, 3xOlympian, and the only, female or male, Captain of 2 Gold Medal Hockey Teams. Create a memorable networking experience by “kicking your heels up after work.”
This is a special restricted event and tickets are selling fast. So get yours today and start planning to do business in a different way — Because networking doesn’t have to be boring.
Keynote: Cassie Campbell-Pascall, 3xOlympian, Captain of 2 Gold Medal Hockey Teams | Cassie Campbell | @CassieCampbell

Cassie Campbell-Pascal is a Canadian former ice hockey player and broadcaster for Sportsnet. Born in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Cassie was the captain of the Canadian ice hockey team during the 2002 Winter Olympics and led the team to a gold medal. The left winger took on the role of captain again in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, and again successfully led her team to the Gold Medal with a 4 – 1 win over Sweden Speaker.
She was the first woman to do colour commentating on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada on Oct. 14, 2006 – Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Calgary Flames – and has worked as a colour commentator for TSN, The Score and was the first female to work on the NHL Network. Cassie currently works as a TV analyst for TSN’s women’s hockey coverage and for CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada and provides guest radio work for Calgary Flames games on the FAN 960.
Proud ambassador of Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Charities since 1997, Cassie runs an annual street hockey tournament in Calgary, AB to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Along with Hockey Hall of Famers Bobby Orr and Mike Bossy, Cassie is a spokesperson and host for Hockey Canada’s Chevrolet Safe & Fun Hockey program and is a Special Advisor to Scotiabank for its hockey programs and properties. Proud supporter of CARE, an organization that places special focus on working alongside women and girls living in poverty because, equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.
Join us business leaders and influencers for an evening of education, entertainment and opportunities to build authentic connections with Calgary’s Canadian Business Chicks network! Click here to reserve your tickets.
Includes:

* Private Entrance into Scotiabank Saddledome (Map)
* Private Dining Area
* Pre-Game Guest Speaker – Cassie Campbell-Pascal | Cassie Campbell | @CassieCampbell
* Reserved Area to Mingle Between Periods
* Close Proximity Group Tickets

Members: $ 120 (Includes GST) * use member code for special event pricing.
Non-Members: $ 145 (Includes GST)
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome (Map)
Time: 5:00 pm SHARP | Calgary Flames vs Phoenix Coyotes 7:00 pm
To purchase tickets, click HERE
Limited tickets available and we will sell out!

International Women's Day - Time to Unite!
2018-03-08 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club – Devonian Room, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
Calling all magnificent women, phenomenal men, and the leaders in our community to unite, celebrate and take action!

Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day with the fearless leaders, trailblazers, disruptors, change makers, every day hero’s, movers and shakers as we unite to celebrate women who are paving the way to share their story, speak their truth and show support, as we unite towards a new day of justice, peace and equality.
We are gathering to celebrate and UNITE! Join us for a memorable International Women’s Day to celebrate you! Your ticket includes Live DJ and Performances, Speakers, a glass of Prosecco and assorted flatbreads. Cash Bar.
Featured Speakers and Guests
Keynote: Frances Wright – Founder, Famous 5 | @Famous5Calgary

About Frances Wright
Frances Wright is very grateful that her parents brought her to Calgary from South Africa when she was six years old.
Calgary has been a great place to receive education (B.A., Psychology/Sociology, U of C but an Hons. B. Journalism at Carleton; Canadian Securities Course); start businesses (Wright Consultants; PORTS International; Pillow Parlor; and MOMpreneur®); and launch foundations (Famous 5 Foundation, Founder/CEO 1995-2004 and currently as Founder/CEO of the Canadian Centre for Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse – cc4ms, Founder/CEO, 2012- present).
Frances is the lucky recipient of honours such as an Integrity Award from Rotary, the Governor General’s ‘Persons’ Award, the Queen’s Jubilee medal, an Alberta Centennial Medal, a Distinguished Calgarian Award and an Honourary Degree from U of C.
As the happy and proud spouse of Richard Pootmans, former City Councillor for Ward 6, Frances is looking forward to many more years of repaying Canada for allowing her to be a citizen and singing, True patriot love, in ALL of US command!
About Famous 5
Prior to 1929, Canada’s constitution said that only “qualified persons”—meaning men only—could be appointed to the Senate. It was in that year that five courageous and idealistic Canadian women stepped onto the world stage to challenge these antiquated laws and conventions. By insisting that women be officially recognized as persons in the fullest legal sense of the word the “Famous Five”, as they became known, set a stirring example of leadership that altered all Commonwealth nations’ laws and, with it, the course of history.
Today, the Famous 5 Foundation works to ensure the legacy of the Famous Five is known and celebrated. In their spirit, Famous 5 also honours today’s female trailblazers and work to inspire and empower future generations of leaders.
Monica Kretschmer – Founder and CEO Canadian Business Chicks

“I wake every day knowing my ‘why’ and that I am living On Purpose. I feel truly blessed for all of life’s lessons, experiences, authentic connections and relationships with the extraordinary men and women.”
Agenda
5:30 pm – Door Open
6:30 pm – Program Begins
8:00 pm – Closing Networking
Includes

* Frances Wright – Founder, Famous 5 | @Famous5Calgary
* Poetry by Asha Nenshi Nathoo – “Looking Through The Glass Mirror”
* Monica Kretschmer – Founder, Canadian Business Chicks and Women of Inspiration
* Time to Unite Panel
* Heather Erlen – Virgin Beauty B!tch | @virginbeautyb | @VirginBeautyBit
* 2017 Women of Inspiration Winners: Lisa Mundell-Lawrence, Raman Kapoor, Karen Klassen, Marija Pavkovic-Tovissi
* Marcela Mandeville – CEO, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs | @MsBrightIdea | @AWEbusiness
* Gabriela Stevenson – Director and Chair, Leadership Committee – Famous 5 Foundation
* Live DJ – Anna Nesterova
* 20 Youth Dancers performing under the direction of Diana Radcliffe & Gillian Howatt. Counterpoint Dance & Mahogany Dance Arts.

Unite | Celebrate | Act

Leaders and Influencers Lunch
2018-02-05 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club – Devonian Room, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
Keynote Speaker Amanda Hamilton, CEO Amanda Hamilton Interior Design
Featured Speaker Toni-Marie Ion-Brown – GM Calgary Petroleum Club
Let’s challenge one another to do something meaningful during our lunch hours – connect with one another, learn something new, be active, and find motivation to move mountains. Our Leaders and Influencers Lunches will connect women who are choosing to lead on purpose. My vision is for us to all leave inspired by success stories of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Leading With Purpose… Join our Leader and Influencers Luncheon for your dose of inspiration, connection and education to learn from inspirational business women leading with purpose! Our inspiration leaders are women in the community who have paved the path for others to follow.
Build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Doors open at 11:30 am to connect, with our program commencing at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Our program starts at 12:00 pm with a Mediation Moment to ease you out of your day to reclaim a powerful hour to invest in yourself personally and professionally.
We believe in embracing diversity as this is where the “magic” happens. When you connect with The Nest, you build authentic connections with a diverse community of women and men who are passionate about connecting with other like-minded individuals living on purpose to build their business, advance in their career or pay it forward in the community to support another woman on her journey through mentorship.
Our Leaders and Influencers Lunch program features influential leaders who are leading with purpose, breaking barriers, and making a difference in the community and around the globe! They are the trailblazers who believe in sharing the road to success and supporting those around them.
The secret sauce is diversity! In the Nest, everyone leaves with a new connection, inspired and ready to act! This is the perfect event for your corporate teams, solo entrepreneur, business leader, professional or anyone who wishes to lead by example.
About Amanda Hamilton

Founded in 2009, the studio of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design has become one of the most sought-after in Western Canada. Located in Calgary and Vancouver, the studio holds a diverse design portfolio in both the residential and commercial markets. Projects range from custom built homes to large-scale renovations and commercial projects; the common goal is to always capture the character of the homeowners or resonate with users through thoughtful storytelling. Committed to continual education and evolution through exploration, Amanda Hamilton provides inventive design solutions that are tailored and entirely novel. The studio pursues client inclusion through the design process while working to amplify the vision of the project.
“Soulful design is to purposefully explore and aesthetically elevate what is an already grounded thought.” – Amanda Hamilton
This focus on evolution, intention, and integrity behind the creative work of the studio inspired the launch of the self-titled and private label lifestyle goods and accessories line. Seeing an opportunity to fulfill a niche for luxury accessories and furniture in the Canadian market, the collection focuses on one-of-a-kind pieces, textiles, objects of the hand and eclectic statement furniture. Recently Amanda became founder and Creative Director of The Loft, a multi-purpose design concept in Calgary that features an evolving curated collection of retail goods and allows for tailored one-on-one interior design consultations.
With her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Interior Design and an unyielding enthusiasm to continuing her professional development, Amanda received her status as a Licensed Interior Designer through the NCIDQ (National Council for Design Qualifications) and also became a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Accredited Professional.
Dedicated to championing the career development of young women, Amanda is a mentor to students with the Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship Program and has mentored in the past for Women in Leadership and the National Council of Interior Design Education. The launch of her travel scholarship with Mount Royal University awards one Interior Design student on an annual basis, the opportunity to become inspired by experiential travel.
Amanda is the current chair for the World of Choices committee for Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta, which focuses on career mentoring for young women. Recently Amanda was named one of the Top 20 Compelling Calgarians for 2018 by the Calgary Herald. She is also was awarded the Silver Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Canada and is a recipient of Avenue Magazine’s 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Award, which recognizes the most exceptional young community leaders, innovators and influencers in Calgary. Recognized for her ability to transform a room through her speaking abilities; she was a keynote speaker at the 2015 Pechakucha 20×20 and was the Master of Ceremonies for the 2016 Alberta Association of Architects 60th Anniversary Gala.
Feature Speaker
Toni Marie Ion-Brown General Manager, The Calgary Petroleum Club

Toni-Marie Ion-Brown is reminded daily that dreams do in fact come true.
She recently made history by becoming the first woman General Manager at the helm of the Calgary Petroleum Club.
Growing up in Duchess Alberta, she remembers vividly watching a top news story in 1986, it was about a private club in downtown Calgary that did not allow women members. This disturbed her and she commented to her Mom, “who would be a part of a Club like that?” Her mother replied, “it will need to change if it wants to be successful.” The Club did change through the years and now has over 1700 full members, men, and women, from diverse professional backgrounds. The GM position comes at a very significant time as the Pete club completed a $7,000,000 major renovation this summer. Toni-Marie welcomes the challenge.
After post-secondary education, she stepped through the doors of the iconic landmark in 1990 and instantly felt like she belonged, and could make a difference. Starting as a server, she quickly moved on to the role of a supervisor. In 1999 she would become the Club’s Food and Beverage Manager. She was allowed to explore possibilities and so created compensation, bonus and retention programs that benefitted her team. But, Toni-Marie always knew she had more to offer, and set a new goal to be the first female GM of the Club. Now it was time to work even harder. She enrolled in the Certified Club Manager (CCM) Program with the Canadian Society of Club Managers (CSCM) and began knocking off the coursework! There are only 64 club managers in Canada that have the CCM designation, and she knew it was a standard of excellence she wanted to attain. Her studies were completed at the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality at Ryerson University in Toronto in 2015. Toni-Marie was promoted to Assistant General Manager that same year.
That year also just happened to be the beginning of one of the worst economic downturns to hit Calgary. Another challenge which brought more unwavering faith, determination, and grit for the second in command.
The next two years were spent controlling costs, adding value for Members to keep revenues up, and the beginning of strategic planning for the multi-million dollar renovation that she will soon be “quarterbacking”, an appropriate term for a busy lady who, along with her family are some of the biggest Stampeder fans around.
At the end of the day, Toni-Marie’s biggest passion is her relationships, whether that’s with her employees, Members, or colleagues at the Chaine des Rotisseurs. Growing up in a close-knit Alberta town left this mark on her. You will see this warmth extended if you happen to be in the Club’s lobby, or one of the dining rooms over the lunch hour as she welcomes Members, a handshake is often replaced with a big hug.
The remainder of 2018 will be a very exciting time for Toni-Marie and her team as they take a newly renovated Calgary Petroleum Club into its 70th year.
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Breaky Series - How To Triple Your Business Through Speaking
2018-01-11 06:45 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
Choose to invest in YOU! Save the dates to RISE early to join our monthly Breaky events for your dose of inspiration, connection and education on purpose!
Build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries.. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Join our monthly Breaky series as we connect, educate, empower and celebrate! . Doors open early for those embracing meditation at 6:45 am. Doors officially at 7:00 am for networking. Grab a tea or java and come connect with like-minded women with shared values: courage, confidence, commitment and integrity!
Our monthly program features inspirational and educational speakers who are breaking barriers, making a difference in the community and around the globe! We believe in embracing diversity as this is where the “magic” happens. When you connect with The Nest, you build authentic connections with a diverse community of women and men who are passionate about connecting with other like-minded individuals living on purpose to build their business, advance in their career or pay it forward in the community to support another women on her journey through mentorship. The secret sauce is diversity, in our room everyone leaves with a new connect, inspired and ready to take in the day!.
Breaky Series – How to Triple Your Income Through Speaking
January Feature speaker – Karen McGregor Founder and CEO, Speaker Success Formula, International Speaker, Bestselling Author, Creator of Rock the Stage Speaking Program for Entrepreneurs, industry leaders and sales professionals.
As an Entrepreneur, Karen knows first hand how powerful speaking can be to getting massive results – with high ticket sales and new clients in 45-90 minutes. In just a few short months, she tripled the growth of her business, with low risk and high returns, and within a year, 10 X her business.
This knowledge has taken Karen loads of time to accumulate and refine and now she offers you the gems of her expertise so you can put these strategies into practice for yourself and experience big results!
During this presentation learn how to:

Avoid the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when they speak that keep audiences disengaged and unwilling to invest (no matter how long they are on the stage).
Sell from your heart, so your ideal clients say YES! to your products, services or programs with excitement and appreciation.
Discover the key elements you must develop to triple your income as a speaker entrepreneur who Educates, Inspires and Sells with confidence and ease.

Members $35 (Members only)
Non-Members $45
Marketplace and Breaky $ 100 (Members only)
* Members need to be logged in to receive special member rate
Become a Breaky Sponsor $ 500 ** Includes (4) Breaky Tickets, Marketplace Table, logo and mention at Breaky.
Agenda:
6:45 am – Meditation Circle
7:00 am – Networking
7:30 am – Breaky and Program – Speakers, Mini- Mentor, Special Guests
8:30 am – Closing Networking

Breaky Series - Power Partners - Embracing the Feminine and Masculine to Elevate Your Business
2017-12-14 06:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
Choose to invest in YOU! Save the dates to join our monthly Breaky events for your dose of inspiration, connection and education on purpose!
Build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Join our monthly Breaky series as we connect, educate, empower and celebrate! Doors open early for those embracing meditation at 6:45 am. Doors officially at 7:00 am for networking. Grab a tea or java and come connect with like-minded women with shared values: courage, confidence, commitment and integrity!
Our monthly program features inspirational and educational speakers who are breaking barriers, making a difference in the community and around the globe! We believe in embracing diversity as this is where the “magic” happens. When you connect with The Nest, you build authentic connections with a diverse community of women and men who are passionate about connecting with other like-minded individuals living on purpose to build their business, advance in their career or pay it forward in the community to support another woman on her journey through mentorship. The secret sauce is diversity, in our room, everyone leaves with a new connect, inspired and ready to take in the day!
Breaky Series – Power Partners – Embracing the Feminine and Masculine to Elevate Your Business
December Feature speaker – Chris Kennedy and Heather Erlen – Virgin Beauty B!tch Podcast
We believe that all individuals have a story and special contribution to the big picture in business and life. To make change and level the playing filed in business and life we need to shift our perspective and embrace the feminine and masculine. On of our big messages for 2018 is what part can we all do to raise awareness for gender parity.
Balancing the feminine and masculine…key business advantage.
A truly conscious leader can call on both positive masculine and feminine qualities regardless of their gender. They know when it is beneficial to express their masculine or their feminine qualities, and are sensitive to the impact of each. The new business entrepreneur taps both sides of their human nature, is decisive, action-oriented, focused and strategic (masculine), as well as intuitive, empathetic, collaborative and inspirational (feminine).
Masculine business values: By the book – blind ambition – aggressive competition – relentless drive to succeed – survival of the fittest – businesses a battleground – conquest and domination.
Meet Heather and Christopher: We are the physical manifestation of our business — opposites of colour, creed, race, and sex — one feminine, one masculine — but to see us only as opposites is to overlook our greatest strength — as opposites we attract the best from each other and the best stories, anecdotes and messages from our guests.
Feminine Business Values: Intuition – team workflow with – value of relationships – openness – collaboration – people matter.
Meet Christopher and Heather, Power Partners who together, inspire global peace because of prioritizing a harmony of polarities — feminine and masculine — arising within every individual woman, and man. The vision for our business, the podcast The Virgin, The Beauty and the Bitch, is to awaken a reformation of Feminine – in women, men and persons of all genders. From centuries ago until this very day, the Feminine has largely been dominated by the definitions and societal prescriptions that the Masculine has perceived as it’s worth and function.
Christopher Kennedy: Co-Host Virgin Beauty B!tch

CHRISTOPHER: If I must be placed in a box, make it the one labelled Servant-Leader. Put me in with those who engineer change for the good of all humanity through deeds inspired by the golden rule. My education comes from paying attention to life, my degree is in making change happen, and my profession is the pursuit of Yin and Yang — the harmony of opposites. My name is Christopher, I am a writer with an answer on the tip of my pen to a question few ask — what it feminine?
Heather Erlen: Co-Host Virgin Beauty B!tch

HEATHER: Sassy since birth – most of my life has been comprised of witnessing societal prescriptions, and finding playful ways to bend or break them. When one knows we, all have feminine and masculine energies within us, the fluidity of dispelling expectations shines a luminescent light on balance and harmony. The downtrodden vortex of womanhood – virgin/whore, beauty/shame, bitch/angel – led me down dark side roads and glamorous soirées. And what did I find…. I’d love to tell you.
Members $35 (Members only)
Non-Members $45
Marketplace and Breaky $ 100 (Members only)
* Members need to be logged in to receive special member rate
Become a Breaky Sponsor $ 500 ** Includes (4) Breaky Tickets, Marketplace Table, logo and mention at Breaky.
Agenda:
6:45 am – Meditation Circle
7:00 am – Networking
7:30 am – Breaky and Program – Speakers, Mini- Mentor, Special Guests
8:30 am – Closing Networking

DIL Water Gala 2017 - November 18
2017-11-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Sheraton Eau Claire, Calgary, Alberta
All proceeds will support Heart Research at the University of Calgary and Alberta’s only community based heart failure clinic (run on a charitable basis). With your support, DIL Walk Foundation has been able to:
Touch the lives of over 25,000 Albertans, and many more worldwide.
Help save over $10 million of direct health care costs.
Start the World’s First Heart Research Chair at the University of Calgary, named after Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This is a $1 million dollar collaboration, over 5 years.
Donate $21 414.00 to the Mosaic PCN Refugee Clinic to help Canadian Refugees access medications.
Launch Canada’s First Health Magazine in English and Punjabi. Distributed FREE.
Support Alberta’s ONLY Heart Failure Community clinic (CHARM clinic).
Held Western Canada’s Largest FREE Mass CPR training of over 500 people, in September 2016
Raise issues of Women Heart Health and Canadian minorities.
There is a limited number of tickets available for this Exclusive VIP event. There are also sponsorship opportunities available. As a sponsor, your logo will be displayed on various promotional materials which may include posters, website as well as on-site materials. Please contact 403-909-7222 to reserve your tickets today, or discuss sponsorship. Tickets are also available to purchase at www.dilwalk.ca
DIL Walk Foundation is a 100% volunteer run charity, which means that 100% of the proceeds from the evening will go directly to help the medical and research needs of our community.
VIP Tickets are : $150 each (Each ticket will receive $100 Income Tax Receipt), and a table of 10 is for $1500 (will receive a $1000 tax receipt)

Breaky Series - Lisa Mundell-Lawrence - Disrupting Barriers
2017-11-09 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
Choose to invest in YOU! Save the dates to RISE early to join our monthly Breaky events for your dose of inspiration, connection and education on purpose!
Build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, coaches, authors, and professionals from diverse industries.. Our monthly events are events are targeted at individuals who are committed to leading by example, embracing diversity, being courageous and living a life on purpose!
Join our monthly Breaky series as we connect, educate, empower and celebrate! . Doors open early for those embracing meditation at 6:45 am. Doors officially at 7:00 am for networking. Grab a tea or java and come connect with like-minded women with shared values: courage, confidence, commitment and integrity!
Our monthly program features inspirational and educational speakers who are breaking barriers, making a difference in the community and around the globe! We believe in embracing diversity as this is where the “magic” happens. When you connect with The Nest, you build authentic connections with a diverse community of women and men who are passionate about connecting with other like-minded individuals living on purpose to build their business, advance in their career or pay it forward in the community to support another women on her journey through mentorship. The secret sauce is diversity, in our room everyone leaves with a new connect, inspired and ready to take in the day!.
November Feature speaker – Lisa Mundell – Lawerence – 2017 Women of Inspiration – Mompreneur
President Western Canada of PMA Realty Group @MundellLisa
Community Leader | Serial Entrepreneur | Multi Award Winning Sales Professional
Mother of six & Grandmother | Two-Time Cancer Survivor | Boss Chicks Authentic Mentor | Advisor| Professional Speaker
Disrupting Barriers. Looking at a new way of doing business.
Disruption is described as a radical change in industry, business strategy, etc., especially involving the introduction of a new product or service that creates a new market. In this talk, you will discover a new way of looking at doing business and how to overcome barriers.
Lisa Mundell is a leader with a passion to build businesses and advocate for women. From a single mom, grandmother, two-time cancer survivor to leading a successful career in the construction industry and breaking barriers in the cigar industry successfully launching multi-franchises. Lisa is disrupting barriers and leading by example as a woman in business.
With over two decades of hands-on experience in both sales and management, Lisa’s product knowledge expanses the globe, from projects in Panama City, Mexico and the Dominican Republic to over 3900+ condominium and new home sales in Alberta.
About Lisa Mundell – Lawrence
Lisa is the mother of a blended family of six, grandmother, professional speaker, two-time cancer survivor, BOSS Chicks Mentor and Advisor for Canadian Business Chicks, and Transformational Weekend keynote speaker. Lisa is a modern day “wonder-woman”- a woman true to her word and who believes everything is possible with focus, passion and hard work. Lisa is a respected business woman and role model to both men and women with her exemplary work ethic, genuine desire to help give back to help others achieve success and love for her family.
When Lisa believes in your vision, she is the person that will help and support you at all levels expecting nothing in return. Lisa is a passionate woman who loves business, seeing challenges as gifts, and a woman who always makes time help mentor and support other women succeed.
Members $35 (Members only)
Non-Members $45
Marketplace and Breaky $ 100 (Members only)
Breaky Sponsor $ 500 ** Includes: (4) Breaky tickets, Marketplace Table, logo and mention at Breaky.
*Members need to be logged in to receive membership pricing,
Agenda:
7:00 am – Networking
7:30 am – Breaky and Program – Speakers, Mini – Mentor
8:30 am – Closing Networking

Breaky Series - Sophia Fairweather - Leading By Example
2017-10-17 06:45 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L6, Canada
Join us for Breaky, speakers to build authentic connections with business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals with shared values: courage, confidence, commitment and integrity.
We are kicking off our monthly Breaky series by welcoming Women of Inspiration Millennial Leader – 9 year old Sophia Fairweather to share her entrepreneurial journey leading by example.
We will continue to celebration with a Women of Inspiration – EY Game Changer Award presentation to Karen Klassen.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, empower and celebrate. * Ladies, kids are welcome to attend for an extra dose of inspiration!
#WOI2017 – EY Game Changer Award Presentation – Karen Klassen

karenklassen.ca | @KarenKlassen Founder of Women Embracing Brilliance & Purse Angel Project Coach/Speaker/Bestselling Author | Exemplary Community Leader Mentor
From welfare to owning a six-figure coaching and seminar company, from drug and alcohol addiction to empowerment, from disease to optimal health, and from abusive relationships to now being with her beloved Alan, Karen shares how anyone no matter what they have done, not done or who they are, can spiral up and experience freedom, peace of mind and live a beautiful life. A Woman of Inspiration leads by example in everything she does. She sees the brilliance in others and holds that space for others until they are able to embody and embrace their own light.
Featured Speaker – Sophia Fairweather

At age 9, Sophia is an Award winning Innovator and Leader, Founder of Start Up By Sophia and Leading By Example shares her journey as an entrepreneur.
Build your circle of influence and create authentic connections with business leaders, visionaries, CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and authors. Build your circle of influence to connect, learn, empower and celebrate..
This marketing event is targeted at business leaders, successful entrepreneurs and business owners committed to leading by example and being courageous in business in life. In this authentic connection, you will rediscover your hidden passion, shine the light on your own leadership motives, and re-discover curiosity and art of leading by example.
About Sophia Fairweather
Inspire of being 9 years old, Sophia is an Award winning Innovator, Leader, and Founder of StartUpBySophia/leading By Example e.g. Astech, Manning, Venture Tech, ATB, and WOI2017. Her mentors have also nominated her for Forbes #Top30Under30. She is using Science, Engineering and Technology (STEM) to show how each part of STEM can create equality and leadership. To do this she has created a product for each part of STEM e.g. Windshield Band-Aids (NanoBridge Gels – Chemistry), EMF Radiation conversion (NanoParticle Fusion- Physics), Water Saving EcoDish (Prevents Water Pollution – Biology), Smartphone Adhesive (MicroBarb Engineering).
Her humble efforts have allowed her to be invited to present at the UN Summit for Economic Equality using STEM, and is nominated for the Manning Innovation Awards (Adult section). Sophia has reached many youth in Alberta, and over 30000+ internationally; as for parents/professionals she has reached nearly 3000+ in person and locally and many more through CTV, CBC, and other media outlets.
With a simple beginning at the age of 4 by engineering a cookie recipe, and has had 2 previous successes. Currently, she works with the AWSN.Org BusinessLink, UN, and BPW wants to use STEM help Alberta and Young people to create Jobs because We have to ….because Yes It’s Possible Today!!
Tickets:
Breaky Members $35 (Members only)
Breaky Non-Members $45
Breaky/Marketplace $ 100 (Members only)
Sponsorship $350 **Email monica@candianbusinesschicks.com ** Includes a Marketplace Table, logo and mentions.
*** Meditation Circle – 6:45 am/ Networking 7:00 am/ 7:30 am Breaky and Program
*Members need to be logged in to receive membership pricing,

150 Women of Inspiration Awards
2017-09-30 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Telus Convention Centre, 120 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0P3, Canada
Celebrating Canada’s 150th Anniversary with 150 Women of Inspiration Awards.

Join us on Saturday, September 30, 2017, for an Awards Brunch as we celebrate Canada’s Anniversary with 150 Women of Inspiration and present awards to Women of Inspiration in 11 categories.
About Women of Inspiration
Founder, and CEO of Canadian Business Chicks, Monica Kretschmer created Women of Inspiration as a legacy event to honor a woman who inspired her to greatness. Women of Inspiration celebrates women from all walks of life who lead, inspire and motivate.
We will celebrate 150 Women of Inspiration from across Canada and Award 11 Women of Inspiration with a special White Hat Ceremony, Inspirational keynote speaker Amanda Lindhout, and live performances by Shobha, Sophie Serafino, Christine Hart and Chloe Shingoose. Don’t miss Canada’s only inspirational, empowerment and awards event. Men encouraged!
Keynote Speaker: Amanda Lindhout @AmandaLindhout
Amanda is an Activist, Speaker, Journalist and New York Times bestselling Author, Award Winning Humanitarian, and founder of the Global Enrichment Foundation. Her award-winning memoir, A House in the Sky, is the story of Amanda’s years as an aspiring television war reporter in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the 460 days she spent as a hostage in Somalia.
Amanda Lindhout traveled to Somalia as a freelance journalist to research a story on the millions of people affected by two decades of war, drought, and famine. Kidnapped by teenage criminals outside of the capital city, Mogadishu, Amanda spent 460 days enduring unimaginable hardships as a hostage in one of the world’s poorest countries. Today she’s asked by audiences around the world to share her story of forgiveness and resilience. Amanda has been featured in publications including Vogue’s September Issue, O Magazine, ELLE, The New York Time Magazine and The Globe and Mail and appeared on Dateline NBC, The Today Show, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, Sanjay Gupta MD, NBC Nightly News, BBC, MSNBC, CBC’s The National, Radio Canada International, and a variety of other TV and radio programs both domestic and international.
Amanda’s memoir, A House In The Sky, is a New York Times bestseller and is slated for development as a major motion picture with Annapurna Pictures. Oscar nominated actress Rooney Mara is set to produce and star in the
Performances by:
Shobha @Shobhamusic Performing Women of Inspiration Debut Song: “On Purpose”
Shobha is an award winning singer, songwriter and recording artist based in Canada, and is one-half of the writing/production team The Fourth Floor with producer/songwriter Rob Wells.
Since debuting on the music scene in 2008 with her first album “Work in Progress”, Shobha’s music has been garnering attention from around the world.
After signing a worldwide publishing deal with Sony/ATV, Shobha has been busy writing for today’s top artists including Ria Mae, The Heist, Bobby Bazini, Tep No, Crystal Kay, Victoria Duffield, Kiki Rowe, Tyler Shaw, Theo Tams, Kolton Stewart, W Darling, Wild, Ana Golja and many others. Shobha has contributed to the soundtrack of Degrassi Next Class on Netflix with 5 new songs including the main theme as both artist and songwriter.

Sophie Serafino @SophieSerafino
Sophie Serafino is a violinist, performer described by the Calgary Herald as a ‘show-stopper, The Edmonton Journal as a ‘tour-de-force, and the Sydney Morning Herald as ‘one of the few who deserve the title of diva’. Sophie has performed her own compositions for more than 600 concerts in over 30 cities worldwide, has worked with recording artists including Goldfrapp, The Hoodoo Gurus and Josh Groban, and has performed for Olivia Newton-John and dignitaries including the Crown Prince of Dubai, the Bahraini Royal Family, and Crown Prince & Princess of Denmark. Born in England, raised in Australia, Sophie completed her Bachelor of Music Performance Violin Major at Sydney Conservatorium.
Christine Hart @MyHartsings
Christine has been an entrepreneur her entire life. Having built and sold two companies, she understands the steps it takes to go from “I have an idea!” to becoming a legitimate business and then planning for steady growth. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a passion for simplifying complex ideas, she has been a communications consultant and advisor for over 10 start-ups in a wide variety of industries. She was also a Relationship Expert for over 16 years, working with singles and couples. Christine has been featured in over 200 media outlets, including CTV, The Globe & Mail, The Financial Post, Elle Magazine and The Huffington Post. Christine loves to sing and has been performing jazz in North America and Mexico for over 6 years.
Chloe Shingoose @ChloeShingoose
Chloe is 13 years old and in Grade 7. She loves to excel in everything that you put in front of her. She keeps herself very busy musically with Vocal Lessons, Choir, Piano and Guitar. She has competed in Local Music Festivals which then allowed her to compete at the Alberta Provincial Music Festival for the past several years. She has a passion for Country Music but loves all genres and ages. She enjoys singing the anthem at Hockey Games, Rodeos, Football Games and numerous other events. The icing on the cake is her chance friendship with W. Brett Wilson that has given her the opportunity to perform at his Fundraisers with the most recent being the SoulMen60 event where she sang the Anthem and hit the stage with another great friend Brett Kissel to perform Trisha Yearwood’s – She’s In Love With a Boy. This was by far one of the most amazing things that she has done to this day. Hitting that stage just felt “right” and has given her a smile that one cannot hide. Their friendship, kindness and wisdom are something that will never be forgotten. Chloe is also an athlete that enjoys every sport. Her Hockey team just won Provincials in March and now she is on to Provincial Softball. Somehow with all of this going on she still manages to keep her grades up and is always looking for the next adventure with STARS in her eyes.
Emcee: Michelle Morgan @MichelleMorgan_
Michelle is the fourth of six children from a Chilean-Canadian family. She was born in Calgary and grew up moving between Toronto and Vancouver. She starred in the television series Heartland (2007) for CBC, based on the books by Lauren Brooke. Michelle has volunteered with women’s shelters across Canada. She was the Campaign ambassador for the #IamCourage Campaign for the Brenda Strafford Women’s Shelter in Calgary in 2013, and for the #MyHomefront campaign for the non-profit organization Homefront in 2015.
Emcee: Linda Olsen @Linda_Olsen
Born and raised in Calgary, award-winning journalist, Linda Olsen graduated from SAIT Polytechnic in 1988 with Honours in Broadcast Journalism and started her career that same year at Global Saskatoon. In her 20 years at Global, Olsen has seen some of the biggest events to hit the city including the 2013 Southern Alberta Floods. Olsen and co-anchor Gord Gillies covered the flood for 10 hours on-air, keeping viewers up-to-date on the significant event. An advocate for the community, Olsen is a honourary board member of Believe in the Gold, a local charity aimed at raising awareness and supporting research for children with cancer in Calgary. She’s also on the St. Mary’s University communication committee.

Tickets-$ 150 – $ 2,000 Tickets on Sale until September 22or until Sold Out!

This year we celebrate 150 Women of Inspiration to recognize Canada’s 150th Anniversary. It will be memorable business empowerment, celebrating women who make a difference in our community. Join us to build authentic connections, networking with like-minded women and men passionate about advancing women in business. Celebrate with Women of Inspiration nominees, White Hat Awards presented to Award winners in eleven categories, be inspired by keynote Amanda Lindhout story of forgiveness and connect men and women who believe together we are stronger. Be sure to enter our raffle draws with 100% donations to build The Nest Foundation supporting programs to empower women and end domestic violence.

Every woman has a story! 2017 Women of Inspiration Keynote Speakers, Celebrity Guests, Raffle Draw, Program and Women of Inspiration Finalists. This is a premier empowerment and inspirational event for women not to miss!
VIP Single Tickets: VIP Post Event Book Signing with Amanda Lindhout; A copy of A House in The Sky Book; Awards, Brunch, Keynote.
SPONSOR A TABLE (VIP) – Includes your company name on the table and listed a s a Table Sponsor in our Program (tables must be purchased by Monday, September 11 to be listed in the program). VIP Post Event Book Signing with Amanda Lindhout; A copy of A House in The Sky Book; Awards, Brunch, Keynote, Live Performances and VIP Post Event Book Signing at the Connection Lounge.
General Ticket – Women of Inspiration Includes: Awards, Brunch, Keynote, Live Performances
Marketplace Vendor Table – Showcase your business in our marketplace to elevate your business. Includes (1) Skirted Table and listed in our Marketplace. SOLD OUT
150 Women of Inspiration Program
10:30 am – Registration Opens + Silent Auction, Marketplace, Brunch
12:00 pm Opening Remarks – Special Guests, 150 Women of Inspiration, Women of Inspiration Awards, White Hat Ceremony, Keynote – Amanda Lindhout
2:00 pm – Silent Auction
3:00 pm – Marketplace, VIP Private Reception and Book Signing – Amanda Lindhout
What to wear to Women of Inspiration? Wear what makes you feel beautiful! 2016 Women of Inspiration VIDEO
Need a place to stay in Calgary? Our Hotel Partners at Marriott have a special rate for guests of Women of Inspiration. $ 180 CND – Single or Double. Marriott Hotel (across the street from the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre). To book: (403) 266-7331 Reference code: : M-8XUP7BR
Inner Circle Private Dinner – Post Celebration – Saturday, September 30. *** Tickets only available to WOI Ticket Holders – $ 100 each (RSVP prior to midnight September 26)
Saturday, Sept 30, 8:00 pm – Sassi – 2004 4th Street SW
Continue the celebration and join us for a Private Post Celebration Dinner at Sassi with our VIP’s and Celebrities. Your ticket includes: three course meal, glass wine, dessert and the company of VIPS’s. Space is limited, register below by September 22 to join or until sold out.
Event Tickets Details

General Event Ticket- $150 // (Member/Nominee $ 125)
VIP Event Ticket – $175 (included Amanda’s book + Post VIP Book Signing) // Member/Nominee VIP $ 150)
Member/ Nominee *Sponsor a Table – VIP (10 guests) – $1750 (deadline Monday, September 11 to be listed in program
*Sponsor a Table – VIP Table (10 guests) – $2000 (deadline Monday, September 11 to be listed in program).
Member Marketplace – $250 – Sold Out
Marketplace (deadline August 31 to register)- $350 – Sold Out
Inner Circle Private Dinner – Sassi – $ 100 pp
Corporate VIP Sponsor a Table – Your company name listed in the program and on the table! Everyone receives a copy of Amanda’s Book – “A House In The Sky” (deadline for tables listed in program Monday, September 11, 2017)

.Thank you to exclusive Media Partners Global News Calgary, CHQR News Talk 770, Country 105, and CORUS for covering 150 Women of Inspiration.

Nominee Celebration Luncheon + Yeehaw Cowboys After Party
2017-07-11 | Silver Springs Golf and Country Club, 1600 Varsity Estates Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 2W9, Canada
We are looking forward to recognizing Women of Inspiration Nominees with a special Nominee Celebration Luncheon on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
This is an opportunity for members, guests, partners and the selection committee to build authentic connections with our nominees prior to our big event on Saturday, September 30.

Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 ( 11:30 am – 1:30 pm) – Nominee Celebration Luncheon – Silver Springs Golf and Country Club
VIP Guest Speaker: Honourable Stephanie McLean, Minister Service of Alberta, Minister Status of Women | @NDPStephanie

11:30 pm Registration and Networking on the Patio
12:00 pm Nominee Luncheon
12:30 pm Program and Announcements
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Networking

Dress: It’s Stampede time so feel free to break out the boots and dresses!

Cowboys After Party 2:00 – until the cows come home!

150 of our Nominees and guests are invited to join us at Cowboys immediately following the Nominee Luncheon for our After Party!
Nominees and guests will be issued a ticket at the Nominee Celebration Luncheon for complimentary access to join our After Party at Cowboys.
* Entrance to Cowboys valid until 2:30 pm only.

Thank you to our Nominee Luncheon Sponsors: Silver Springs Golf and Country Club and Cowboys.
