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ChangeMakeHER Plus+

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$695/year

ChangemakeHERs are committed to driving change for women to succeed!

No Admin Fee to start! . Total Commitment: $695/year

ChangemakHERs are CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders making a contribution in their network, workplaces and communities to drive change for women! Your ChangemakHER membership helps us to build our network and drive the change to break the concrete ceiling. We know life is busy! You can choose how little or as much as you wish to get involved. You can opt to jump in or cheer from the sidelines! Either way, we thank you for your support and look forward to meeting you! MEMBER BENEFITS Monthly Virtual MentorHER Success Call, All Access Virtual Events and Networking, Member Badges, Email Signature and Social Media Cards, Member profile, Private Facebook Group, Member Perks & Discounts. 10% off UWN Shop,  Women-Led or Women-Owned Certification. Connect and build connections with leaders from diverse industries and backgrounds. ChangeMakeHERS are CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Business Leaders, Industry Experts, and Professionals from diverse industries, backgrounds and walks of life. They have all one thing in common, they are committed to drive change for women to succeed!

InfluenceHER

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$1500/year

InfluenceHERs are thought leaders, experts and leaders in their industry using their voice to make and impact!

No Admin Fee to start! . Total Commitment: $1500/year

Build your brand, share your message and build your circle of influence. Influencer Members: CEO's, Entrepreneurs, Speakers, Industry Experts, Visionaries, Coaches MEMBER BENEFITS Monthly Virtual Success Call, Access to Virtual LeadHER Series Events, Build Connections with Leaders Across Canada, Diverse Industries and Levels of Experience, Online Speaking Opportunities, Member Directory Listing, Private Facebook Group, Member Perks & Discounts (10% off Women-Owned/Led Certification), Member Logos, Email Signature, Social Media Cards.

SupportHER

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$1500/year

SupportHERs are champions and allies for women in their networks, workplaces and communities.

No Admin Fee to start! . Total Commitment: $1500/year

Is your company committed to Raising the Bar for equity, diversity, and inclusion? Become a SupportHER, a visible champion for women in business. Connect with like-minded leaders committed to creating equity in our workplaces, networks, and communities. Be a visible champion and industry leader to lead by example and level the playing field. Together we are stronger!

EmpowerHER Stories

Tina Powell

Tina Powell is a nationally published journalist, an award-winning communicator, and a bestselling author. She is the Founder and Chief Content Curator of GLORIOUS IS SHE, a social media platform that celebrates Canadian women who inspire, achieve, and empower. She has a Master of Communication Management degree from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor of Commerce degree from York University, and an English degree from McMaster University. She is currently working toward her Master of Arts in Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies at York University, and is an Alumna Mentor in Y...

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Rose (Marie) Gage

Rose is an Independent Board Director (ID), Founder, Advisor, Coach and Mentor. She is Vice-Chair, ARIO; Chair, ESG and Compensation-CO2-GRO Inc.; ID, Vice-Chair, and ESG Chair-HEXO Corp. She’s former Chair, People and Sustainability-Link Energy; Chair–OAFT; ID-Hadrian Inc.; Governance Chair– UOHIF; Chair-ATCC; Chair-Guelph Energy Co-op, Treasurer and ID-FV Tel Co-op; and Vice-Chair WILF. She also serves as UWN’s Advisory Chair and Co-Chair, Alliance EDI Working Group. As Founder of Great Governance Matters and MPOWRUTM, she empowers SMEs through connection and resourcing of great minds wh...

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Bina Kamath

Bina conceptualized and created Orion’s Reach - a nonprofit organization based on a mentorship model. The concept is unique in that it matches multiple mentors to a mentee to provide maximum benefit. The program is inclusive in terms of accepting all individuals for an all-encompassing mentoring program. All of her philanthropic efforts have been directed to empowering, influencing and energizing women. She received top mentor award for 2019-2020 from CCIS and similarly by Women in Leadership Foundation for her outstanding contribution and dedication. Bina was featured in 2019 & 2020 Know B...

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  • Rewards and Recognition
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  • UWomen Magazine

The Universal Womens Network™ is a global platform committed to equity, diversity and inclusion (DE&I ). We raise the bar to advance women in their network, community, and workplaces. We recognize the achievements of women through the Women of Inspiration™ Awards and champion female entrepreneurs along with allies who SupportHER™!

Our global network promotes the advancement of women in business through media, events and awards. We provide an opportunity for CEOS, entrepreneurs and professionals from diverse industries to build trusted relationships, peer-to-peer support, learn from other women and elevate their careers and business. We strategically partner with companies committed to advancing women in business. We are on a mission to connect, empower and inspire 1 billion women!

We are Stewards of Diversity™ and dedicated to the unity of humanity by acknowledging our differences, asking questions, and valuing voices at all levels. We do not tolerate bullying, hatred, or racism at any level.

Our members are ChangemakHERs, SupportHERs and InfluenceHERS are making a contribution in their network, workplaces and communities to drive change for women! Your membership helps us to build our network and drive the change to break the concrete ceiling!

You can opt to jump in or cheer from the sidelines! Either way, we thank you for your support!

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Good words from good people

This has been an incredible experience from the pride of being nominated to the shock of winning! Thank you to the Universal Womens Network™ for bringing so many diverse women and their successes into the spotlight. I’m honoured to be included in this exceptional group of women.

Erin Bigney - Director Research, Canada East Spine Division | 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Mentorship Award

As the recipient of the Women of Inspiration™ Vision Builder Award, I can't be more excited about such amazing recognition. As an Educational Leader, I aspire to make a continuous and real change in the lives of my students. Have a vision and a goal, set it in front of you and in God's hand and do your best to make it happen! Thank you once again for this honour that I will cherish.

Phoebe Wasfy, Principal Philopateer Christian College | 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Vision Builder

I am humbled by the nomination, the many awesome people who wrote recommendations and to be awarded the “Integrity Award”. Hearing the award introduction, I was in shock when you called my name! What a remarkable recognition for my life’s passion in working with others! I look forward to ensuring that others have the same opportunity in the future. Thank you, Monica and all the many others who make this possible for us all. I look forward to working with the other recipients to keep sharing!

Rose Marie Gage - Founder and Principal of Great Governance Matters and MPOWRU, Independent Board Director | 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Integrity Award

The Women of Inspiration Award is exciting, humbling and an honour. Thank you to those who believed in me and that saw the potential that I could make a difference in the world. That passion and resiliency can make an impact in our environment, whether we know the full extent or not. Recognition is so much bigger than me. It’s an opportunity to provide a positive influence and a chance to learn, grow and be motivated. Thank you to all the people who supported me on my path to receiving this award. it's not just my achievement; it's theirs, too.

Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions and Young Women’s Initiative, Skills Ontario | 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Dream Builder

The Universal Women's Network is an incredible organization that supports empowers and celebrates women founders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers. I can attest to how meaningful this group is as I started my own company at age 50. Monica is herself a phenomenal force and woman to celebrate also. The Awards gala last night was so well done, so inspiring—I can't wait to have the chance to do this in person in the future.

Suzie Yorke, Founder and Board Director, Love Good Fats | 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Game Changer

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