Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a TEDx speaker, family physician and mental health advocate. As the medical director at British Columbia’s largest youth health centers (Foundry Abbotsford), much of Dr. Shahana’s career is focused on those struggling with their mental health. Her insights are highly sought after and she has been featured in multiple major media including CTV and Global.
Her quote “We do not suffer from a lack of joy simply a lack of recognizing it” was chosen for an award winning planner that will be handed out to all of the stars on the red carpet at the Emmys in a few days. Dr. Shahana has been privileged to work with New York Times Bestselling author Adrian Gostick in order to publish her own book, “Feel Better” releasing Sept 26th 2024 and most recently her book was endorsed by Mel Robbins.
Aeryon Ashlie is an acclaimed holistic nutritionist, keynote speaker, and #1 Best Selling Author, and is known as the visionary force behind Aeryon Wellness Supplements.
Amy is an accomplished Keynote Speaker, Author of two books and recognized Spiritual Business Expert. She has worked with Telus, TD Bank, Coastal Community Credit Union, Remax Ocean Pacific Reality and the Yukon Government and other loved clients.
Harmony Ziegler M.Sc., RCC, Registered Clinical Counsellor | Somatic Therapeutic Coach | Founder of Akoya Lifestyle & Wellness Therapy.
Geena Jackson is a devoted advocate for Indigenous rights, self-determination, and economic development with over 25 years of experience serving First Nation communities and the industry at large.
From Vancouver, Amber graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. After extensive experience working as an in-house HR Executive, Amber co-founded Hydra with the mission to support small to medium-sized organizations take their businesses to the next level.
For more than 25 years Mathilde has been a leading voice, performance and speaking coach in Canada. Mathilde combines neurobiology, art, mindfulness and play, to help her clients realize their full vocal potential.
Michelle Puffer is a results-driven leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, organizational development, human resources and financial management. With a proven track record of successfully leading teams to achieve organizational objectives.
Tammy Rea, based in Vancouver, BC, CA, is currently a Regional Manager, Women in Enterprise at TD at TD, bringing experience from previous roles at TD Canada Trust, TD, Urban Development Institute – Pacific Region and Surrey Board of Trade.
Alex Carnio is the CEO and Founder of ProducKIDvity, Kelowna’s first childcare academy and co-working center that aims to solve the challenges that working parents face.
Kelly Masson is a Business Advisor with WeBC, where she works with women business owners to help them achieve their entrepreneurship goals.
Jennifer Hufnagel, Operations Consultant & AI Futurelab Trainer, has 25 years of experience in systems, training, and operations. Known for her enthusiasm and “get stuff done” attitude.
I am the owner and principal consultant at Reimagine Work, an HR consulting firm dedicated to reshaping workplaces through total HR solutions, team development, and coaching.
Kelsey Pringle is a prominent figure in the marketing realm, serving as the Co-Founder of both Empower Women Canada and Empowered Marketing and Consulting.
Founders of Mint Cleaning located in Ucluelet, BC. We met at a Mom group in 2016, it was friendship at first sight and business partners the following day.
Sandra Odgers is a remarkable force in the world of finance and women’s empowerment. With over 30 years of experience, Sandra has dedicated her career as a Wealth Advisor and Financial Planner with RBC Dominion Securities to helping women confidently navigate the often-complex world of investing.
Jocelin Caldwell is a seasoned Human Resources Consultant and Career Coach with over 12 years of experience in recruitment, performance management, and workplace development. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and holder of RRP and CCDP designations.
Angela Heathfield is a skilled People Operations professional with a passion for empowering teams, cultivating culture, and aligning organizational goals. With experience leading People Operations at a technology company, she scaled the team from 15 to 115 employees.
Angela Marks is an experienced Human Resources professional with over 10 years of expertise across sectors such as government, construction, manufacturing, health care, fintech, and renewable energy.
Jennifer Woppenkamp is a strategic HR professional with over two decades of leadership experience in hospitality and financial services, including roles at the Fairmont Empress and Fairmont Beijing.
Linda is the co-founder and CEO of joni, advisory board member with FemTech Canada, mother to two teenage daughters, and the creator of the makeher newsletter. As a gender equity advocate, Linda believes strongly that emboldened women redefining life on their own terms is what will change the game because we’ll never impact the world trying to be like it.
Dr. Kathy Bishop is an Associate Professor and the Program Head for the Master of Arts in Leadership (Executive Leadership specialization) and Graduate Certificate in Values-Based Leadership at Royal Roads University.
BDC is a crown corporation that is devoted to helping the doers, dreamers, and go-getters. We advise, we lend to and invest in Canadian business.
Our focus is to help women grow their businesses faster and to do it more profitably…because we believe women entrepreneurs represent a remarkable resource for our country.
Meet Nadine! An award-winning entrepreneur turned commercial lender, Nadine grew up in Nanaimo and spent a decade building, buying, and selling online businesses. With BDC we work with Women Entrepreneurs through creative financing and expert advice to foster financial confidence.
Jodell is a multi-unit franchise owner, entrepreneur, and mentor dedicated to supporting business leaders. As a third-generation business owner, she has successfully scaled multiple Tim Hortons locations while mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs through Futurpreneur. Jodell also shares insights on leadership and confidence through her YouTube channel and hosts engaging discussions on X.
Raven Lacerte is a proud member of the Lake Babine First Nation in North-Central BC and belongs to the Bear Clan. She is the Co-Founder and National Executive Director for the Campaign.
Raven is also a proud mother of daughters Cedar Sus and Chas Yaz, and wife to Dominic Paul, a member of the Tsartlip Nation.
With over 20 years of experience in the private club industry, Sarah Buettner has built a reputation for exceptional leadership, focusing on excellence in customer service and organizational transformation.
As the President of ProducKIDvity, Sarah applies her expertise to enhance productivity and innovation across industries.
Hanna is deeply passionate about guiding others back to their authentic selves. She believes that reconnecting with our intuition and inner wisdom is the key to creating a life and career that feels aligned, fulfilling, and empowered. Through her work, she helps others trust their own guidance, release what no longer serves them, and step confidently into their next chapter.
Elizabeth Manhas is a Key Account Manager at FortisBC, specializing in energy solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of commercial and residential clients. With close to 10 years’ experience in the energy sector and a passion for customer satisfaction, Elizabeth is dedicated to creating strong relationships and delivering innovative solutions to help customers thrive in an ever-evolving energy landscape.
Suzanne Hedges is a seasoned tourism and hospitality professional dedicated to sustainable and regenerative tourism practices. With a deep passion for the Vancouver Island region, she works to support businesses in integrating eco-conscious strategies that foster environmental stewardship and community resilience.
Jordan Sandhu is a passionate entrepreneur and business owner from Vancouver, BC. As the co-founder of PowerHaus VA and Empower Women Canada, Jordan is dedicated to helping businesses scale efficiently. A master of organization and an expert in the art of delegation, Jordan thrives on empowering others to streamline their workflows and maximize productivity.
Pauline Stevenson, Founder of Excel Career College, started her career in the late 1980s by helping businesses develop computerized accounting systems and training their staff. Stevenson identified a need for additional corporate training with a hands-on, career-driven focus, which led to the founding of Excel Career College in 1989.
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