Women Drive Change - Montreal
2021-09-20 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Montreal, Canada
Women Drive Change
We are on the Roadways across Canada to Raise the Bar for women to be seen, heard, and valued! The 2021 Road Show features inspiring women from diverse industries making an impact, inspiring others to take action to SupportHER, and driving change!
This is the decade for women to drive change!
Now more than voices are needed to bring about the insight and perspectives required to ensure bright futures for us all.
It’s time for women to drive change.
Our goal is to take action to break down barriers to further amplify the voices of women in under-served areas, industries, at the boardroom table, in the workplace, and in the community. To unite people, companies committed to diversity and inclusion, and elevate the voices of female entrepreneurs, business leaders, and change-makers, and position Canada as a global diversity leader. Indigenous women of this land be a valued part of the 2021 Road Show. Together we are stronger and the importance of ensuring every voice is honoured.
Meet 100 Women of Inspiration Book Contributors
Our mission is to empower and connect 1 billion women.
COVID-19 – Due to COVID-19 we will be postponed to 2022. We are going virtual! Stay tuned!
COVID-19 restrictions for outdoor gatherings as per local health regulations. Proof of vaccination may be required. Masks recommended.
SPEAKERS – See All 2021 Road Show Speakers and Bios

Amelie Mongrain – CEO, AM360 Sphere Inc. |100 Women of Inspiration™ Book Contributor

Ruth Vachon – Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec | 100 Women of Inspiration™ Book Contributor

Monica Kretschmer – Founder and CEO, Universal Womens Network™ | Women of Inspiration™ Awards | SupportHER™ | The Nest Foundation™ | @UWomensNetwork | @UniversalWomensNetwork | @MonicaVKretschmer | @WomenofInspirationAwards

Help us spread the word to your network, community, and workplace to Raise the Bar for women to be seen, heard, and valued.
We are a social enterprise and women-owned business. Every membership, ticket, program, sponsorship dollar enables us to continue to do the work we do to SupportHER.

LeadHER Series - Women Driving Change
2021-10-13 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
Each month we will host Virtual Mixers to include discussions with inspiring leaders from diverse industries. This is a golden opportunity to learn from diverse leaders carving their path, participate in the discussion, and make valuable connections with women from across Canada. We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean that we cannot forge solid relationships, share knowledge, and grow personally and professionally. We can 10X your circle of influence each month!
If you are someone who values building relationships, interested to grow your connections, and learns from others, this is the virtual networking platform for you! We know it sounds crazy, but we have a `1000 seat capacity and aim to fill it each month with leaders from across Canada who believe in championing for women, want to make an impact, and increase their circle of influence.
Our goal is simple. Connect to build relationships and learn from inspiring leaders from diverse industries.
We look forward to meeting you!
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm MST – 6:00 pm MST
LeadHER Interview – Carolyn Levy -President Technologies & Chief Diversity Officer – Randstad Canada

5:00 pm MDT – LeadHER Interview + Q and A
5:40 pm MDT – Group Discussion

We invite you to join the conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries who share their leadership wisdom, perspectives, and how they have overcome challenges as a woman in business.

Carolyn Levy – President Technologies & Chief Diversity Officer – Randstad Canada | @CarolynLevy_
Carolyn Levy is the President of Technologies and Chief Diversity Officer at Randstad Canada. A forward thinker, creative problem solver, and dedicated team player, She plays an active role in Randstad’s efforts to promote lifelong employability and foster fresh attitudes towards diversity and inclusion across industries.
Carolyn thrives on breaking down barriers in order to forge meaningful career pathways and help people from different backgrounds reach their full potential. As technological and social changes continue to transform the world of work, she empowers organizations to create more sustainable, diverse, and inclusive work environments. Carolyn draws from her career path as a successful female leader to become an influencer in the community, leading and advocating for change and driving social impact.
At Randstad Canada we are celebrating our 10th anniversary of our award-winning Women Transforming the Workplace Program! Our program aims at facilitating an ongoing conversation about how we can further empower women in our organizations and promote their unique abilities and innovative contributions to today’s workplaces.
Through community-building and co-creation initiatives, we dive into the challenges that bring an ever-demanding, paradigm-shifting, technology-driven world of work, and reflect on opportunities that women can seize to reinvent and transform the workplace from their own unique, collaborative and resourceful perspective.

Event Details – Please review the important information below

Event LINK: Emailed to registered participates 90 Minutes prior to the event. Registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
Networking Registration opens at 4:50 pm MST day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST as we will start our LeadHER Interviews.
Upon entering Zoom Networking, enter into the chatbox: Full Name, Business or Company, Your Biggest Current Challenge
Group Discussions – Break-out rooms will be automatically divided for deeper networking and relationship building. Break-out rooms utilized on groups over 50.

2021 Women of Inspiration Awards
2021-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual
Over the past seven years, we have celebrated over 1000 women making an impact locally, nationally, and globally.
Our world may have changed how we do how we live, work, play. It cannot stop us from moving the needle and recognizing the achievements of women who are making an impact locally, nationally, and globally.
This is the decade for women to drive change!
Raise the Bar and celebrate!
This year we will celebrate our inspiring leader. We are committed to recognizing the achievements of women and creating a memorable experience!
2021 Women of Inspiration™ Awards
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Awards Ticket Access: Private Celebration | Awards Viewing | After Party!
4:30 pm – MST – AWARDS Room Opens
5:00 pm MST – VIP Private Nominee CelebrationToast (Nominees and link ticket holders only) – Keynote + Opening Remarks
5:30 pm MST – 7:30 pm MST – LIVE STREAM – Watch Party
7:30 pm MST – 8:00 pm MST- VIP After-Party (Nominees and Link Ticket Holders Only)
NOTE: Links for #WOI2021Raisethebar tickets will be emailed to all registered guests on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Celebrating the accomplishments of women who lead, inspire, and motivate!
We have so much to celebrate. It’s time to party!
We cannot move the needle without the support of our family, friends, cheerleaders, and network.
Celebrate your accomplishments surrounded by family, friends, and SupportHER’s.
LIVESTREAM
Facebook – UniversalWomensNetwork
Host Your Awards Party & Celebrate!
Links will be sent on November 8, 2021, to all registered attendees.

Thank You Presenting Awards Partners

2021 Women of Inspiration – Presenting Youth Excellence Award Partner

2021 Women of Inspiration – Presenting SupportHER Award Partner

2021 Women of Inspiration – Presenting Women-Led Award Partner

2021 Women of Inspiration – Presenting Trailblazer (STEM) Award Partner

2021 Women of Inspiration – Presenting Diversity and Inclusion Award Partner
2021 Women of Inspiration – Presenting Dream Builder Award Partner

2021 Women of Inspiration – Presenting Indigenous Award Partner

2021 Women of Inspiration – Presenting Nest Award Partner

2021 Women of Inspiration – Presenting Innovation Award Partner

2021 Women of Inspiration Presenting Partner Heidi Stevenson Unsung Hero Award

LeadHER Series - Katherine (Katie) Dudtschak
2021-11-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
Each month we will host the LeadHER Series to include discussions with inspiring leaders from diverse industries. This is a golden opportunity to learn from diverse leaders carving their path, participate in the discussion, and make valuable connections with women from across Canada. We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean that we cannot forge solid relationships, share knowledge, and grow personally and professionally. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders from diverse industries who authentically share their career paths and inspiring stories. Every woman has a story.
If you are someone who values building relationships, interested to grow your connections, and learns from others, this is the virtual networking platform for you!
We have a `100 seat capacity and aim to fill it each month with leaders from across Canada who believe in championing women, want to make an impact, and increase their circle of influence.
We cannot wait to meet you!
LeadHER Series Sponsor

Our goal is simple. Connect to build relationships and learn from inspiring leaders from diverse industries.
Women: Seen, Heard, Valued!

LeadHER Series – In Conversation with Katherine (Katie) Dudtschak – Executive Vice President Regional Banking – RBC
Katherine (Katie) Dudtschak is an experienced business and thought leader with one of Canada’s most respected organizations. In her role as EVP, Regional Banking, she leads more than 20,000 advisors in branches and business centres, as well as expert advisors. Committed to community leadership, Katie is a member of the United Way Greater Toronto’s Board of Trustees as well as their Campaign Cabinet and a member of the Board of Directors for Jack.org, a Canadian charity dedicated to youth mental health.
Katie is also a woman with gender-affirming experience, revealing her journey to embrace her true self to family, friends and thousands of colleagues at RBC in 2019. Her story is inspiring, motivating and engaging. Known for her strategic mindset as well as her authentic care and candor, Katie uses her voice and experiences to carry the message of what it means to be a purpose-driven and inclusive leader.
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm MST – 6:00 pm MST

5:00 pm MST – LeadHER Interview + Q and A
5:30 pm MST – Break Out/ Discussion

We invite you to join the conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries who share their leadership wisdom, perspectives, and how they have overcome challenges as a woman in business.
Group Discussions – Break-out rooms will be automatically divided for deeper networking and relationship building. Break-out rooms utilized on groups over 50
Event Details – Please review, Link for the event will be sent the day of the event to registered guests.

Event LINK: Emailed to registered participates 90 Minutes prior to the event. Registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
Networking Registration opens at 4:50 pm MST day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST as we will start our LeadHER Interviews/discussions.
Upon entering Zoom Networking, enter into the chatbox: Full Name, Business or Company, Your Biggest Current Challenge

LeadHER Series - Rose Marie Gage
2021-12-08 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
Each month we host the Virtual LeadHER Series to include discussions with inspiring leaders from diverse industries. This is a golden opportunity to learn from diverse leaders carving their path, participate in the discussion, and make valuable connections with women from across Canada. We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean that we cannot forge solid relationships, share knowledge, and grow personally and professionally. Dont’ miss this opportunity to build your circle of influence each month and hear from authentic leaders who share their career paths and inspiring story!
If you are someone who values building relationships, interested to grow your connections, and learns from others, this is the virtual networking platform for you! We know it sounds crazy, but we have a `100+ seat capacity and aim to fill it each month with leaders from across Canada who believe in championing women, want to make an impact, and increase their circle of influence.
LeadHER Sponsor

Our goal is simple. Connect to build relationships and learn from inspiring leaders from diverse industries.

LeadHER Series – In Conversation with Rose Marie Gage

LeadHER Series – In conversation with Rose Marie Gage – Independent Director and Chair, ESG: HEXO, CO2 GRO Inc., Link Energy; Vice-Chair, ARIO and Chair, OAFT; Founder and Principal of Great Governance Matters and MPOWRUwner – Great Governance Matters and MPOWRU.ca
Rose is a leader, volunteer, wife, mother, friend and mentor. She’s a Board Director and Executive. She serves on publicly traded, private, public, and NFP boards. She’s Founder: Great Governance Matters and MPOWRU. Rose is an advocate and optimizer. She’s a voice of positive change and champions environmental, social and governance for long-term sustainability. She’s succeeded as a leader in male-dominated industries (CEO-Ag Energy, CMO-Schneider Electric Canada and CMO-GE CDF).
She volunteers as Chair-OAFT, Vice-Chair-ARIO, and VRIC Stakeholder Advisory. Formerly, she’s Chair-ATCC, Chair-CG, UOHIF, Advisor-Fundraiser Women’s Heart Health, Chair-Guelph Energy Co-op. and Vice-Chair Women-In-Leadership (WIL). She’s induced Federal/Provincial policy change and is a mentor-coach to many.
Rose holds: Hons. B.Comm; C.Dir, and alum of: McMaster, Harvard, Rotman, GE University, NACD Carnegie.
Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm MST – 6:00 pm MST

5:00 pm MST – LeadHER Interview + Q and A
5:30 pm MST – Group Discussion
We invite you to join the conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries who share their leadership wisdom, perspectives, and how they have overcome challenges as a woman in business.

Event Details – Please review – Event Link to be emailed to the registered guest day of the event.

Event LINK: Emailed to registered participates 90 Minutes prior to the event. Registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
Networking Registration opens at 4:50 pm MST day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST as we will start our LeadHER Interviews.
Upon entering Zoom Networking, enter into the chatbox: Full Name, Business or Company, Your Biggest Current Challenge
Group Discussions – Break-out rooms will be automatically divided for deeper networking and relationship building. Break-out rooms utilized on groups over 50.

LeadHER Series - Andrea Carter
2022-01-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
Each month we host the Virtual LeadHER Series to include discussions with inspiring leaders from diverse industries. This is a golden opportunity to learn from diverse leaders carving their path, participate in the discussion, and make valuable connections with women from across Canada. We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean that we cannot forge solid relationships, share knowledge, and grow personally and professionally. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your circle of influence each month and hear from authentic leaders who share their career paths and inspiring story!
If you are someone who values building relationships, interested to grow your connections and learning from others, this is the virtual networking platform for you! We encourage our participants to engage with leaders from across Canada who believe in championing women, want to make an impact, and increase their circle of influence.
LeadHER Sponsor

Our goal is simple. Connect to build relationships and learn from inspiring leaders from diverse industries.

LeadHER Series – In Conversation with Andrea Carter

LeadHER Series – In conversation with Andrea Carter – Andrea Carter is a Neuroscience-based Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Consultant & Strategist
In this series, we talk with Andrea about her career path and how belonging plays a role to advancing women in business.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is a billion-dollar industry that is failing. Why do you think it is failing and what needs to be done for it to succeed?
Why is belonging, and why is it an integral tool in the workplace right now?
What are belonging metrics so important and how can you measure belonging so it is effective personally and professionally.

As an Industrial & Organizational Psychology Master Candidate, her research has mapped the organizational structure and integrated the new employee market changes affecting human capital and performance. Over the past three years, she has created the only validated organizational belongingness metric tool. This tool allows organizations to score their inclusion and belongingness rates and integrate sustainable and measurable metrics into their business strategy. Andrea is now finalizing her research that delivers practical training for each level of the organization, ensuring belonging-first behaviours that are measurable and accountable enable a sustainable, reliable and valid methodology for enhancing culture and growth within the organization.
Andrea brings over 18 years of research and practical application to her training, public speaking, and proven methods. She supports leaders and their teams to create a culture of belonging to produce good work despite high-pressure situations and imperfect conditions.
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm MST – 6:00 pm MST

5:00 pm MST – LeadHER Interview
5:30 pm MST – Q and A + Networking

We invite you to join the conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries who share their leadership wisdom, perspectives, and how they have overcome challenges as a woman in business.
Event Details – Please review – Event Link to be emailed to the registered guest day of the event.

Event LINK: Emailed to registered participates 90 Minutes prior to the event. Registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
Networking Registration opens at 4:50 pm MST day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST as we will start our LeadHER Interviews.
Upon entering Zoom Networking, enter into the chatbox: Full Name, Business or Company,
Group Discussions – Break-out rooms will be automatically divided for deeper networking and relationship building. Break-out rooms utilized on groups over 25.

Monthly Success Call - Member Only
2022-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton)
Monthly Member Success Call
Commit to your success! What you focus on get done!
This is an opportunity for all members to connect and tap into your personal and professional leadership development. This is a non-judgmental environment created to celebrate your successes, and empower you to continue to hone your leadership skills while connecting with other women from diverse industries!

Accountability
Peer to Peer Support
Increase Your Circle of Influence
Diverse perspectives
Build connections with women from diverse industries
Learn from other women
Participate in the discussion

Monthly Success Calls – First Wednesday, Monthly 12:00 pm MST | 2:00 pm EST
Become a Member to join! Membership includes Monthly Success Calls, Virtual Events and more!

LeadHER Series - Kendra Scurfield
2022-02-09 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
Each month we host the Virtual LeadHER Series in conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries. This is a golden opportunity to connect and learn from leaders driving change, participate in the discussion, and make valuable connections with women from across Canada.
We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean that we cannot forge solid relationships, share knowledge, and grow personally and professionally. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your circle of influence each month and hear from authentic leaders who share their career paths and inspiring story!
If you are someone who values building relationships, interested to grow your connections and learning from others, this is the virtual networking platform for you!
Our goal is simple. Connect, build relationships and learn from inspiring leaders driving change.

LeadHER Sponsor

In Conversation with Kendra Scurfield, Director or Brand and Communications, Banff Sunshine Village | Women of Inspiration™ – Women Driving Change Contributor | @SunshineVillage
Don’t’ miss the inspiring conversation with Kendra, as she shares her career path, balancing motherhood, and growing up on the slopes at Banff Sunshine Village, the family-owned ski hill Famous for Canada’s Best Snow and three mountains off diverse terrain.
Kendra Scurfield grew up on the slopes of Banff Sunshine Village, learning the ropes of her family’s business at a young age. Knowing she wanted to be a leader in the ski and snowboard industry she pursued a business and communications degree at Gonzaga University in Washington State, followed by an MBA from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business. Today Kendra oversees communications, brand direction, and assists with the company strategy. As the communications and brand director, she is plugged into all operations at the world-class ski and snowboard resort located in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
A firm believer in the power of community, Kendra believes that in serving and enriching our community all else falls into place. Through smart investment in our community, we all benefit. Kendra serves on the Management Advisory Committee for the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business and is a big supporter of Rocky Mountain Adaptive an organization that aims to make outdoor sports accessible to all.
Registered guests will receive a link to the REPLAY.
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm MST – 6:00 pm MST

5:00 pm MST – LeadHER Interview
5:30 pm MST – Q and A + Networking

We invite you to join the conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries who share their leadership wisdom, perspectives, and how they have overcome challenges as a woman in business.
Event Details – Event Link to be emailed to the registered guest day of the event.

All registered guests emailed a link to the LeadHER Series recording post-event.
Event registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
The meeting room opens at 4:45 pm MST 6:45 pm EST, the day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST | 7:05 pm EST
Participants are encouraged to use the chatbox to enter: Full Name, Business, Location
Q and A- We invite participants to join the Q and A.
Break-out rooms will be scheduled for connecting with participants.
LeadHER Series – This is a recorded session. Participants are requested to turn the gallery and microphones off during the interview.
Closed Captioning.

Upcoming LeadHER Series – March 9 – In Conversation with Tara Sloane + Women of Inspiration™- Women Driving Change Book – Meet the contributors. Register here to join. | Order your book!

Monthly Success Call - Members Only
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton)

LeadHER Series - Tara Slone + Guests
2022-03-09 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton)
Each month we host the Virtual LeadHER Series in conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries. This is a golden opportunity to connect and learn from leaders driving change, participate in the discussion, and make valuable connections with women from across Canada.
We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean that we cannot forge solid relationships, share knowledge, and grow personally and professionally. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your circle of influence each month and hear from authentic leaders who share their career paths and inspiring story!
If you are someone who values building relationships, interested to grow your connections and learning from others, this is the virtual networking platform for you!
LeadHER Sponsor

Our goal is simple. Connect, build relationships and learn from inspiring leaders driving change.
We celebrate women 365 days a year!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the LeadHER Series – In conversation with Tara Slone + Women of Inspiration™ – Women Driving Change – Hardcover book launch + Meet the Contributors.
Date: Wednesday, March 9
Time: 5:00 pm MST | 7:00 pm EST
In this LeadHER Series, we speak with Tara Slone, Co-host, Rogers Hometown Hockey, Host Top of [HER] Game, Sportsnet, about her career and mission to empower women in sport.
Additionally, we are celebrating the launch of the Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Hard Cover Book and inviting our book contributors to join across Canada.
Following our interview and open Q and A, we will officially launch the hardcover Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Book and open the break-out rooms to connect and celebrate with leaders across Canada. Thank you to our LeadHER partners at RBC for your commitment to driving change for women in business
Registered guests will receive a link to the REPLAY.
AGENDA

5:00 pm MST | 7:00 pm EST – Performance by Kaoya Gamble + LeadHER Interview in conversation with Tara Slone
5:45 pm MST | 7:45 pm EST – W0men of Inspiration Book Hard Cover Book Launch – Meet the Contributors + Break Out Connection, Fireside Chat with Haley Daniels
6:30 pm MST | 8:30 pm EST – End

LeadHER Series – In Conversation with Tara Slone, Co-host, Rogers Hometown Hockey, Host- Top of [HER] Game- Sportsnet Singer, Loudmouth | Women of Inspiration™ – Women Driving Change Contributor | @sportsnet
Growing up a hockey fan, Tara first professionally pursued her passion for music, becoming the lead singer of the Juno-nominated rock group Joydrop, and as a finalist on the hit CBS series Rockstar: INXS. Tara also has a lengthy acting resume, having appeared in dozens of films and television shows.
When looking for the next step in her career, Tara jumped at the opportunity to work at a small TV station in Toronto, and it became clear that moving from interviewee to interviewer gave Slone a unique perspective with her interview subjects. Tara’s next stop was as the host of Breakfast Television Calgary, where she spent five years. It was there that was given the opportunity to work in the world of sports, acting as a regular contributor to Sportsnet, covering the WHL and CIS hockey, curling, soccer, and bobsleigh.
Tara currently co-hosts the ground-breaking NHL broadcast Rogers Hometown Hockey alongside Ron MacLean, and helms the weekly Sportsnet series Top of [HER] Game, focussing on stories of empowered women in the world of sports. Tara is also a 2020 Canadian Screen Award nominee for her work on the CityTV music program Budweiser Stage at Home, and was just listed as a Social Change Advocate of note in the Money & Power edition of The Hockey News.

Kaiya Gamble – Singer, Songwriter – 2019 Women of Inspiration Youth Excellence | WOI Book Contributor @Kaiyagambleofficial
Kaiya Gamble is a soulful pop singer songwriter from Calgary. Her music has been described as a beacon of light containing an undeniable message of empowerment, inclusivity and hope.
The first ever recipient of the Women of Inspiration Youth Excellence award, Kaiya has continued to use her music for philanthropic efforts. This past fall, inspired by her ‘pandemic parents’ Kaiya organized and performed ‘Kaiya Live’ a free online benefit concert that was live-streamed in North America, Australia, England, and Brazil. Bringing awareness to three organizations, Kaiya Live was streamed not only into people’s homes but also into Alberta hospitals, and into the Randwick Children’s Hospital in Sydney Australia where Kaiya regularly performs via zoom to the children on the cancer ward.
Her debut single, Speak Out, placed third in the 2021 International Women’s Freedom Song Contest, and she has already released her sophmore single ‘ I’m In It’ which was featured on CBC radio’s The Homestretch. With her third song set to hit all digital streaming platforms at the end of this month, Kaiya looks forward to the release of her first EP coming soon. Nominated for two 2021 YYC music awards, Kaiya went on to compete and win the National ‘Becoming’ Standout Artist for 2021.

Haley Daniels – Olympian | WOI Book Contributor | @Haleydanski
Haley Daniels won a historic bronze medal at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games. In the first Pan Am Games feature Womens canoe events, Haley earned a spot on the podium n the Womens C-1 slalom event.
Haley is a vocal advocate for gender equality in her sport and among the female paddlers who lobbied for womens canoe events to be added to the Olympic program. She was one of the first women to complete in Olympic canoe slalom . Haley and her father Kimberly, made headlines as Kimberly her father was the international technical official for canoe slalom. Haley started paddling at the age of 14 in both canoe and kayak.
Women of Inspiration™ – WomenDriving Change Book – Hard Cover Book Launch – Meet the Women of Inspiration™ Book contributors! Order a book!

We invite you to join the conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries who share their leadership wisdom, perspectives, and how they have overcome challenges as a woman in business.
Event Details – Event Link to be emailed to the registered guest day of the event. Relay to event link will be sent to all registrants.

All registered guests emailed a link to the LeadHER Series recording post-event.
Event registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
The meeting room opens at 4:45 pm MST 6:45 pm EST, the day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST | 7:05 pm EST
Participants are encouraged to use the chatbox to enter: Full Name, Business, Location
Q and A- We invite participants to join the Q and A.
Break-out rooms will be scheduled for connecting with participants.
LeadHER Series – This is a recorded session. Participants are requested to turn the gallery and microphones off during the interview.
Closed Captioning.

Upcoming LeadHER Series – April 13 – In Conversation with Helle Bank Jorgensen – Founder and CEO, Competent Boards | 2020 Women of Inspiration™ Global Impact. Register here.
Women of Inspiration™ – Women Driving Change Book – Order a book!

LeadHER Series - Helle Bank Jorgensen
2022-04-13 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
Each month we host the Virtual LeadHER Series in conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries. This is a golden opportunity to connect and learn from leaders driving change, participate in the discussion, and make valuable connections with women from across Canada.
We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean that we cannot forge solid relationships, share knowledge, and grow personally and professionally. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your circle of influence each month and hear from authentic leaders who share their career paths and inspiring story!
If you are someone who values building relationships, interested to grow your connections and learning from others, this is the virtual networking platform for you!
Our goal is simple. Connect, build relationships and learn from inspiring leaders driving change.

Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm MST – 6:00 pm MST
Registered guests will receive a link to the REPLAY.

5:00 pm MST – LeadHER Interview
5:30 pm MST – Q and A + Networking

LeadHER Series – Helle Bank Jorgensen – Founder and CEO, Competent Boards
2020 Women of Inspiration Global Impact Award | @HelleBankJorgen
Helle has been at the forefront of value-creating ESG and sustainability issues since I created the world’s first Green Account in 1991, as well as the world’s first Integrated Report in 2002. I have written numerous articles on emerging best practices, are a keynote speaker for sustainability and ESG issues and I’ve been interviewed by global media outlets. My career started at PwC where I was a Partner for 11 years.
Helle Bank Jorgensen is an internationally recognized expert on sustainable business practices, with a 30-year record of turning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks into innovative and profitable business opportunities. She works with many global Fortune 500 board members and executives, as well as smaller companies and investors.
Helle is the founder and chief executive of Competent Boards, which offers online climate and ESG programs that draw on the experience of over 150 renowned board members, executives, and investors. Hundreds of directors and senior executives have enrolled in these programs to mitigate the risks and seize the opportunities presented by ESG and climate change.
A regular keynote speaker at major events, Helle is also the author of the newly published book Stewards of The Future: A Guide for Competent Boards. This book shows boards must have the insight and foresight to ask the right questions of management on complex issues such as climate change, ESG, corruption, cybersecurity, human trafficking and supply-chain resilience to realize long-term profits and sustainability.
Helle serves at:

Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence’s Sustainability & ESG Insights Council;
World Economic Forum (WEF) Expert Network for Corporate Governance, Leadership, and Emerging Multinationals;
His Royal Highness Prince of Wales A4S (Accounting for Sustainability) Global Expert Panel;
The Non-financial Digitisation Working Group of the Impact Management Project (IMP);
The Reuters Panel of Expert Judges for the Responsible Business Awards;
Canadian Climate Governance Experts –- a Commonwealth Climate & Law Initiative.

She has served as the Chair of the European Sustainability Reporting Association (ESRA), the Global Compact Network Canada, Datamaran, and as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Panel of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Sustainability Policy Group of the Institute of European Accountants (FEE).
She trained as a business lawyer and state-authorized public accountant (CPA) in Denmark, and holds a master’s degree in business administration and auditing. She is a former PwC audit and advisory partner in Denmark and the United States, leading the firm’s sustainability and climate practices.
Helle has pioneered corporate reporting of ESG as part of the widening recognition that environmental, social, and governance issues are a crucial contributor to any organization’s success—or failure. She created the world’s first “green account” based on lifecycle assessment, and the first integrated annual report that combines ESG with financial performance. She has worked on natural capital accounting for the International Finance Corporation and the World Bank.
In 2020 she was awarded the Global Impact Award and named one of “5 people in ESG to look out for.” She is also the author of many thought-leading articles
We invite you to join the conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries who share their leadership wisdom, perspectives, and how they have overcome challenges as a woman in business.
Event Details – Event Link to be emailed to the registered guest day of the event. Registered guests will receive a link to the REPLAY.

All registered guests emailed a link to the LeadHER Series recording post-event.
Event registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
The meeting room opens at 4:45 pm MST 6:45 pm EST, the day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST | 7:05 pm EST
Participants are encouraged to use the chatbox to enter: Full Name, Business, Location
Q and A- We invite participants to join the Q and A.
Break-out rooms will be scheduled for connecting with participants.
LeadHER Series – This is a recorded session. Participants are requested to turn the gallery and microphones off during the interview.
Closed Captioning.

Upcoming LeadHER Series – May 11 – Register here.
Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Book – Order a Book!

LeadHER Series - Koleya Karringten
2022-05-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
Each month we host the Virtual LeadHER Series in conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries. This is a golden opportunity to connect and learn from leaders driving change, participate in the discussion, and make valuable connections with women from across Canada.
We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean that we cannot forge solid relationships, share knowledge, and grow personally and professionally. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your circle of influence each month and hear from authentic leaders who share their career paths and inspiring story!
If you are someone who values building relationships, interested to grow your connections and learning from others, this is the virtual networking platform for you!
Our goal is simple. Connect, build relationships and learn from inspiring leaders driving change.

LeadHER Sponsor

LeadHER Series – In conversation with Koleya Karringren – CEO, Absolute Combustion
A proud Albertan technology entrepreneur, advocate, and leader, Koleya Karringten has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of product commercialization, ecosystem building and fostering inclusion in the technology industry. As the co-founder and CEO of Absolute Combustion, she has spent over a decade successfully designing and developing ground-breaking cleantech solutions for multiple industry sectors, including aerospace and Oil & Gas. She is a driving force in Canada’s blockchain technology industry as the Executive Director of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium (CBC) and co-founder/board member of the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW). In her leadership role at the CBC, she has merged her passions for technology and social good to bring together blockchain companies, corporate leaders and the government to build the country’s largest blockchain ecosystem organization. An influential public speaker, writer, and community volunteer, Koleya strongly believes that uniting diverse voices behind a common goal is the path to creating a fairer, more sustainable and prosperous nation. Koleya also shares her passion for supporting women in STEAM through her volunteer role as the Calgary Chapter lead for Women’s Entrepreneurship Organization and as the Vice-Chair of Elevate Aviation a Not for Profit organization dedicated to supporting the education and training of women to have technical careers in Aviation and as a board member for Alberta Women’s Entrepreneurs organization.
We invite you to join the conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries who share their leadership wisdom, perspectives, and how they have overcome challenges as a woman in business.
Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 (Registered guests receive a link to the REPLAY)
Time: 5:00 pm MST – 6:00 pm MST

5:00 pm MST – LeadHER Interview
5:30 pm MST – Q and A + Networking

Event Details – Event Link to be emailed to the registered guest day of the event.

All registered guests emailed a link to the LeadHER Series recording post-event.
Event registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
The meeting room opens at 4:45 pm MST 6:45 pm EST, the day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST | 7:05 pm EST
Participants are encouraged to use the chatbox to enter: Full Name, Business, Location
Q and A- We invite participants to join the Q and A.
Break-out rooms will be scheduled for connecting with participants.
LeadHER Series – This is a recorded session. Participants are requested to turn the gallery and microphones off during the interview.
Closed Captioning.

Upcoming LeadHER Series – June 8 – Register here.
Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Book – Order a Book!

LeadHER Series - Sharlene Massie
2022-06-08 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
Each month we host the Virtual LeadHER Series in conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries. This is a golden opportunity to connect and learn from leaders driving change, participate in the discussion, and make valuable connections with women from across Canada.
We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean that we cannot forge solid relationships, share knowledge, and grow personally and professionally. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your circle of influence each month and hear from authentic leaders who share their career paths and inspiring story!
If you are someone who values building relationships, interested to grow your connections and learning from others, this is the virtual networking platform for you!
Our goal is simple. Connect, build relationships and learn from inspiring leaders driving change.
Become a LeadHER Sponsor

Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Registered guests receive a link to the REPLAY!
Time: 5:00 pm MST – 6:00 pm MST

5:00 pm MST – LeadHER Interview
5:30 pm MST – Q and A + Networking

LeadHER Series – In Conversation with Sharlene Massie, Founder and CEO, About Staffing
Sharlene is best known for her down to earth approach, her laugh, and her ability to relate to just about everyone. She certainly did not intend on a lifelong commitment to the staffing industry when she graduated from MRU in Public Relations in 1990, but the employment industry is where her heart took her! So, she spends day after day helping candidates, clients, and her internal team find the same success. She is very busy as Visionary of About Staffing, directing the vision of the company in Calgary and Edmonton.
Sharlene and About Staffing have been honoured to win some amazing awards and recognition. Sharlene has inspired many job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs to do what their heart wants, with a little injection of logic and common sense.
In addition to her busy work life, Sharlene is also the mother of 3, grandmother of 3, and friend to many. Sharlene volunteers her time to a variety of charities, and has sat on numerous boards, currently as a Director of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southern Alberta. Sharlene also appears regularly on CTV’s Morning Live Show, offering her opinions and tips/advice for both employers and job seekers.
We invite you to join the conversation with inspiring leaders from diverse industries who share their leadership wisdom, perspectives, and how they have overcome challenges as a woman in business.
Event Details – Event Link to be emailed to the registered guest day of the event.

All registered guests emailed a link to the LEadHER Series recording post-event.
Event registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
The meeting room opens at 4:45 pm MST 6:45 pm EST, the day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST | 7:05 pm EST
Participants are encouraged to use the chatbox to enter: Full Name, Business, Location
Q and A- We invite participants to join the Q and A.
Break-out rooms will be scheduled for connecting with participants.
LeadHER Series – This is a recorded session. Participants are requested to turn the gallery and microphones off during the interview.
Closed Captioning.

Upcoming LeadHER Series – September 14 – Register here.
Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Book – Order your copy!

ChangeMakeHER Networking
2022-07-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual
ChangemakeHER Networking
Commit to your success. Join to connect with other purpose-driven leaders committed to success. Login from the beach, cabin, office, or anywhere with wi-fi. Commit to your success. Become a Member for access to all networking sessions.
Increase your influence, build relationships and make valuable connections with women from diverse industries with shared values who:

Belive in raising the bar for women to succeed
Invested in scaling and growing their business
Value a support network of women
Want to increase their circle of influence
Make valuable connections personally and professionally

ChangemakeHERs are entrepreneurs, business owners, CEO’s, founders and leaders from all suites (C-Suite, V-Suite, D-Suite, M-Suite) in all industries.
Become a member to join our ChangemakeHER Networking. Choose your break-out room. Be prepared to follow and be followed on Social Media, share what you do, how we can support you, or what you can do to SupportHER. This is a great opportunity to learn, make valuable connections and sharpen your networking skills in a safe environment.
ChangemakeHER Networking – 8 Weeks to Build Your Circle of Influence! – Every Friday, starting July 8, we will be hosting a weekly 30-minute online networking session. Each networking session you will have the opportunity to connect with other Women-Led and Women-Owned entrepreneurs, professionals (C-Suite, V, Suite, D, Suite, M-Suite), and SupportHER’s. Come prepared to introduce yourself/business, give or ask for support and leverage the power of your social network. Join to connect with other purpose-driven leaders committed to success. Login from the beach, cabin, office, or anywhere with wi-fi. Commit to your success.
Become a ChangeMakeHER Member for access to all networking sessions.
Get ready to be inspired, make valuable connections, and kick off September with a Rolodex of new contacts from across Canada and USA.
Weekly – Friday – July 8 – August 26 – 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST| 12:00 PM EST

Friday, July 8
Friday, July 15
Friday, July 22
Friday, July 29
Friday, August 5
Friday, August 12
Friday, August 19
Friday, August 26

ChangemakerHER Networking
2022-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual
ChangemakeHER Networking
Commit to your success. Join to connect with other purpose-driven leaders committed to success. Login from the beach, cabin, office, or anywhere with wi-fi. Commit to your success. Become a Member for access to all networking sessions.
Increase your influence, build relationships and make valuable connections with women from diverse industries with shared values who:

Belive in raising the bar for women to succeed
Invested in scaling and growing their business
Value a support network of women
Want to increase their circle of influence
Make valuable connections personally and professionally

ChangemakeHERs are entrepreneurs, business owners, CEO’s, founders and leaders from all suites (C-Suite, V-Suite, D-Suite, M-Suite) in all industries.
Become a member to join our ChangemakeHER Networking. Choose your break-out room. Be prepared to follow and be followed on Social Media, share what you do, how we can support you, or what you can do to SupportHER. This is a great opportunity to learn, make valuable connections and sharpen your networking skills in a safe environment.
ChangemakeHER Networking – 8 Weeks to Build Your Circle of Influence! – Every Friday, starting July 8, we will be hosting a weekly 30-minute online networking session. Each networking session you will have the opportunity to connect with other Women-Led and Women-Owned entrepreneurs, professionals (C-Suite, V, Suite, D, Suite, M-Suite), and SupportHER’s. Come prepared to introduce yourself/business, give or ask for support and leverage the power of your social network. Join to connect with other purpose-driven leaders committed to success. Login from the beach, cabin, office, or anywhere with wi-fi. Commit to your success.
Become a ChangeMakeHER Member for access to all networking sessions.
Get ready to be inspired, make valuable connections, and kick off September with a Rolodex of new contacts from across Canada and USA.
Weekly – Friday – July 15 – August 26 – 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST| 12:00 PM EST

Friday, July 8
Friday, July 15
Friday, July 22
Friday, July 29
Friday, August 5
Friday, August 12
Friday, August 19
Friday, August 26

ChangeMakeHER Networking
2022-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton)

ChangeMakeHER Networking
2022-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual
ChangemakeHER Networking
Commit to your success. Join to connect with other purpose-driven leaders committed to empowering women to succeed. Login from the beach, cabin, office, or anywhere with wi-fi. Commit to your success. Become a Member for access to all networking sessions.
Increase your influence, build relationships and make valuable connections with women from diverse industries with shared values who:

Belive in raising the bar for women to succeed
Invested in scaling and growing their business
Value a support network of women
Want to increase their circle of influence
Make valuable connections personally and professionally

ChangemakeHERs are entrepreneurs, business owners, CEO’s, founders and leaders from all suites (C-Suite, V-Suite, D-Suite, M-Suite) in all industries.
Become a member to join our ChangemakeHER Networking. Choose your break-out room. Be prepared to follow and be followed on Social Media, share what you do, how we can support you, or what you can do to SupportHER. This is a great opportunity to learn, make valuable connections and sharpen your networking skills in a safe environment.
ChangemakeHER Networking – 8 Weeks to Build Your Circle of Influence! – Every Friday, starting July 8, we will be hosting a weekly 30-minute online networking session. Each networking session you will have the opportunity to connect with other Women-Led and Women-Owned entrepreneurs, professionals (C-Suite, V, Suite, D, Suite, M-Suite), and SupportHER’s. Come prepared to introduce yourself/business, give or ask for support and leverage the power of your social network. Join to connect with other purpose-driven leaders committed to success. Login from the beach, cabin, office, or anywhere with wi-fi. Commit to your success.
Become a ChangeMakeHER Member for access to all networking sessions.
Get ready to be inspired, make valuable connections, and kick off September with a Rolodex of new contacts from across Canada and USA.
Weekly – Friday – July 8 – August 26 – 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST| 12:00 PM EST

Friday, July 8
Friday, July 15
Friday, July 22
Friday, July 29
Friday, August 5
Friday, August 12
Friday, August 19
Friday, August 26

Virtual Networking
2022-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton), 2022-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Virtual Networking – Calling all Change MakeHERS
Commit to your success. Join to connect with other purpose-driven leaders committed to empowering women to succeed. Login from the beach, cabin, office, or anywhere with wi-fi.

Location – Virtual
Time: Weekly at 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST| 12:00 PM EST
Who’s this for: Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Industry Leaders
Register below to attend a single session or become a member for access to all.

Commit to your success. Become a Member for access to all networking sessions.
Choose your break-out room. Be prepared to follow and be followed on Social Media, share what you do, how we can support you, or what you can do to SupportHER. This is a great opportunity to learn, make valuable connections and sharpen your networking skills in a safe environment.

Break Out Rooms
Tell us who you are and what you do
Do you have a give or an ask?
Be prepared to share your contact information to follow up (website, email, calendar)
Follow and be followed on Social Media
Limited Space, reserve your spot!

Increase your influence, build relationships and make valuable connections with women from diverse industries with shared values who:

Belive in raising the bar for women to succeed
Invested in scaling and growing their business
Value a support network of women
Want to increase their circle of influence
Make valuable connections personally and professionally

ChangemakeHERs are entrepreneurs, business owners, CEO’s, founders and leaders from all suites in all industries.

Virtual Networking
2022-09-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2022-11-18 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Edmonton)
Virtual Networking
Commit to your success. Join to connect with other purpose-driven leaders committed to empowering women to succeed. Login from the beach, cabin, office, or anywhere with wi-fi.
Commit to your Success.

Location – Virtual
Time: 9:00 am PST | 10:00 am MST| 12:00 PM EST
Who Can Join: Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Professional
Registration Required – Non-Members $ 20 | Members – Free – Register below to receive the registration link to attend
Become a Member for access to all networking sessions.

Choose your break-out room. Be prepared to follow and be followed on Social Media, share what you do, how we can support you, or what you can do to SupportHER. This is a great opportunity to learn, make valuable connections and sharpen your networking skills in a safe environment.

Break Out Rooms
Tell us who you are and what you do
Do you have a give or an ask?
Be prepared to share your contact information to follow up (website, email, calendar)
Follow and be followed on Social Media
Limited Space, reserve your spot!

Increase your influence, build relationships and make valuable connections with women from diverse industries with shared values who:

Believe in raising the bar for women to succeed
Invested in scaling and growing their business
Value a support network of women
Want to increase their circle of influence
Make valuable connections personally and professionally

ChangemakeHERs are entrepreneurs, business owners, CEO’s, founders and leaders from all suites in all industries.

LeadHER Series
2022-09-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
Anaida has won many local, national and international awards. She has been a part of an international book project, The Mind of Female Entrepreneurs by Global Woman. She has been a dental blogger for Huffington Post, Thrive Global and Inside Toronto.
She has founded Mission Kind (Kids In Need of Dentalcare), to help children aged 6-16 obtain much needed dental work at no charge. She does a lot of community work by offering free dental care to immigrant families with low income. Every December our office offers free dental/dental hygiene services to people in need. We have offered free services to 30 people from the Red Door Family Shelter. We had a whole day planned for them, with lunch and a magic show, Santa made an appearance and gave the kids Christmas gifts and much more. We have also offered free services to teenager moms that cannot afford dental services. We had a whole day planned for them and their kids.
Anaida is also a very proud mom of two beautiful kids, Samuel 18 years old and Iliana 7 years old.
Event Details – Event Link to be emailed to the registered guest day of the event. Registered guests will receive a link to the REPLAY.

All registered guests emailed a link to the LeadHER Series recording post-event.
Event registration closes 60 min prior to the event.
The meeting room opens at 4:55 pm MST | 6:55 pm EST, the day of the event.
Access to the room will be closed at 5:05 pm MST | 7:05 pm EST
Participants are encouraged to use the chatbox to enter: Full Name, Business, Location
Q and A- We invite participants to join the Q and A.
Break-out rooms will be scheduled for connecting with participants.
LeadHER Series – This is a recorded session. Participants are requested to turn the gallery and microphones off during the interview.
Closed Captioning.

Upcoming LeadHER Series – October 18
Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Book – Order a Book!

Peer-to-Peer JAM + Role Model Talk
2022-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
Peer-to-Peer Jam & Role Model Talks
Building our future leaders by connecting and engaging in conversation with peers and learning from inspiring leaders from diverse industries sharing their inspiring stories, career paths, and leadership wisdom in a safe environment.
The goal of our Peer-to-Peer JAM is:

To build our next generation of leaders.
To encourage young women to use their voices
To build confidence, use their voice and own their worth
To learn from like-minded peers
To participate in the discussion
To learn the career paths of role models from diverse industries
To learn valuable skills, moderating, networking, time management, goal setting, career path

Who attends? Typically young women aged 12 – 17 however, we welcome all ages!
AGENDA (Recorded Session) – October 13, 2022 – 4:00 pm MST | 6:00 pm EST

4:00 pm MST – Green Room – Introductions Peers and Role Model-Guest
4:05 pm MST – JAM – Kaiya Gamble – LIVE PERFORMANCE!!!!
4:10 pm MST – Role Model Talk – Sophia Fairweather interviews Role Model (20 min)
4:30 pm MST – Peer to Peer JAM Q and A (all youth)

Peer to Peer Jam – Inspiring discussion with young women by peers!
The Peer to Peer JAM creates an opportunity for young women to start their leadership journey, learn the value of building trusted relationships, setting goals, making healthy decisions overcoming barriers, aim for the stars and dream big!
RoleModel Talks – Youth Perspective
Do you remember what you wanted to be or achieve when you were young? We know that women learn from other women. The stories, paths to success are critical to overcoming barriers and providing support in business and in life. Our Role Model talks are led by youth interviewing inspiring leaders from diverse industries sharing their career path, words of leadership wisdom, and insight into navigating their own career path and future.
Moderator – Sophia Fairweather – Founder, Key Angels, UWN Youth Ambassador | 2017 Women of Inspiration Millenial Leader @Startupbysophia | @Sophia.Faiweather

Role Model – Devi Rajani – FTI Consulting | Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Book Contributor
@mrsdchoate | @LifeatFTI

JAM with Kaiya Gamble – Singer-Songwriter – Musician | 2019 Women of Inspiration Youth Excellence
@Kaiyagambleofficial

Women Driving Change - In Conversation with Teresa Spinelli
2022-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | 9919 Fairmount Drive SW, 9919 Fairmount Drive SE, Calgary, AB, T3B 3Z2, Canada
Women Drive Change
In Conversation with Teresa Spinelli – President, Italian Centre Shop
In-Person Event
Women of Inspiration Women Driving Change Book Contributor
Women Driving Change Event featuring Women of Inspiration Book Contributor – Teresa Spinelli
We embrace inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
This is an opportunity to build your circle of influence and learn from leaders as they share their challenges and successes.
Build your circle of influence and learn from successful leaders. Join us for this in-person experience.
Connect and learn from inspiring leaders driving change.

Join us for an evening to connect with leaders as Teresa shares her story, the barriers, and the successes of scaling a small family business to a multi-million dollar company. This is an intimate conversation with an opportunity to as her anything and go behind the scenes with a tour of her stunning shop. Women of Inspiration Books will be available for purchase!
Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Book – Available for purchase on-site!
Register below to reserve your ticket. Appetizers and refreshments are included. Limited seating.

6:00 pm MST – Networking
6:30 pm MST – Interview, Q and A with Teresa Spinelli, Tour, Networking + Book Signing
7:30 pm MST – End

Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Book Contributor – In Conversation with Teresa Spinelli

Teresa Spinelli – President – Italian Centre Shop | 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Cultural Ambassador Award | W: italiancentre.ca| T @italianctrYYC | @teresaspinelli | IG @italianctyyc
Founded by Frank Spinelli in 1959, Edmonton-based Italian Centre Shop’s flagship location in Little Italy was a place for the community to gather and as many remember fondly, Frank’s only daughter Teresa, took her first steps in the pasta aisle.
As the company grew, so did Teresa and throughout her teens she continued to be active in the family business working as a cashier and as an extra set of hands during busy times. After graduating from the University of Alberta with a psychology degree in 1983, her plan was to pursue a career in social work but a series of unfortunate events changed the course of Teresa’s life.⠀
The sudden death of her younger brother, Peter followed by the passing of her father Frank – just three years apart – led to Teresa’s path to the helm of the family business and in 2000, she believed the Italian Centre had the potential to be bigger and better.⠀
Her vision of evolving from a local grocery store to a major importer and distributor started to come into fruition. Within a year the shop experienced a double-digit increase in sales under the new business model and Teresa has never looked back.⠀
Italian Centre Shop now employs over 600 Albertans at five store locations in Edmonton, Sherwood Park and Calgary. She is a wife to husband Mike and mother to a teenage boy, Massimo and fur baby, Rocky.
Teresa’s business philosophy comes from her dad, “The more you give, the more you get.” and it shows. Annual fundraising initiatives support Edmonton’s Bissell Centre, Santa’s Anonymous and Ronald McDonald House and Calgary’s Education Matters and BB4CK.
Teresa has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs as ranked by Profit Magazine; the People’s Choice Businesswoman of the Year; and has received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her contributions to Canada.
Sponsored by:

Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change Book – Order a Book!

2022 Women of Inspiration Awards
2022-11-05 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton)
Over the past eight years, we have celebrated over 1000 women who lead, inspire and motivate.
Women of Inspiration™ recognizes the achievements of women who are making an impact locally, nationally, and globally.
This is the decade for women to drive change!
Raise the Bar and celebrate!
This year we will celebrate our inspiring leader. We are committed to recognizing the achievements of women and creating a memorable experience!
2022 Women of Inspiration™ (Virtual) Awards
Saturday, November 5, 2022

5:00 pm MDT | 7:00 pm MDT – VIP Private Pre-Awards Event (Ticket holders and guests) Opening Remarks + Performance
5:30 pm MDT | 7:30 pm EDT – Virtual Awards – LIVE FACEBOOK
7:30 pm MDT | 8:30 pm MDT – VIP After-Party (Ticket holders only)
EVENT HASHTAG #WOI2022Raisethebar
Celebrating the accomplishments of women who lead, inspire, and motivate!
We have so much to celebrate. It’s time to party!
We cannot move the needle without the support of our family, friends, cheerleaders, and network.
Celebrate your accomplishments surrounded by family, friends, and SupportHER’s.
Host Your Awards Party & Celebrate!
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Peer-to-Peer JAM + Role Model Talk
2022-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
Peer-to-Peer Jam & Role Model Talk
Building our future leaders by connecting and engaging in conversation with peers and learning from inspiring leaders from diverse industries sharing their inspiring stories, career paths, and leadership wisdom in a safe environment.
The goal of our Peer-to-Peer JAM is:

To build our next generation of leaders.
To encourage young women to use their voices
To build confidence, use their voice and own their worth
To learn from like-minded peers
To participate in the discussion
To learn the career paths of role models from diverse industries
To learn valuable skills, moderating, networking, time management, goal setting, career development

Who attends? Typically young women aged 12 – 17 however, we welcome all ages!
AGENDA (Recorded Session) – October 13, 2022 – 4:00 pm MST | 6:00 pm EST

4:00 pm MST – Green Room – Introductions Peers and Role Model-Guest
4:05 pm MST – JAM – Kaiya Gamble – LIVE PERFORMANCE!!!!
4:10 pm MST – Role Model Talk – Sophia Fairweather interviews Role Model (20 min)
4:30 pm MST – Peer to Peer JAM Q and A (all youth)

Peer to Peer Jam – Inspiring discussion with young women by peers!
The Peer to Peer JAM creates an opportunity for young women to start their leadership journey, learn the value of building trusted relationships, setting goals, making healthy decisions overcoming barriers, aiming for the stars and dreaming big!
RoleModel Talks – Youth Perspective
Do you remember what you wanted to be or achieve when you were young? We know that women learn from other women. The stories and paths to success are critical to overcoming barriers and providing support in business and in life. Our Role Model talks are led by youth interviewing inspiring leaders from diverse industries sharing their career path, words of leadership wisdom, and insight into navigating their own career paths and future.

Moderator – Olivia Day – Ski Racer, UWN Youth Ambassador | 2021 Women of Inspiration Millenial Leader
@taloola_boo | @rossignolraching

Role Model – Maeghan Cotterill – Owner, 5 Elements Martial Arts | @Ningagirmma

JAM with Kaiya Gamble – Singer-Songwriter – Musician | 2019 Women of Inspiration Youth Excellence
@Kaiyagambleofficial

MentorHER Success Call
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton)
MentorHER Success Call
You have found your tribe! Are you a female entrepreneur, business owner or leader within your company leading a team?
Connect with like-minded female leaders while building your leadership. We created a non-judgmental environment created to celebrate your successes and empower you to hone your leadership skills while increasing your circle of influence and building relationships with women from diverse industries. Everyone brings something to the table.

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

Date: Wednesday, December 7 | Time: 12:00 pm MST | 2:00 pm EST
ONE WORD JOURNAL – Order your One Word Journal with goal-setting exercises. Set your intentions for the year to manifest your best year! See UWN Shop for inspirational gifts for your and your team.
Become a Member to participate!
