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International Women’s Day
March 6, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm MST
Celebrating Women’s Achievements in Honor of International Women’s Day Through Storytelling, Vulnerability, and Resiliency
Join Us for an Empowering International Women’s Day Celebration!
Join us in celebrating a cherished tradition that began in 2009. CBWN (Connected Business Women Network) has been Calgary’s premier women’s networking group, renowned for its heart-centered and collaborative approach. Our commitment to an inclusive, membership-free experience ensures that every woman can benefit from CBWN right from their very first encounter with us.
🎙️ Keynote Speaker: Meet Deb Drummond, the celebrated Ultrapreneur! Internationally recognized for empowering women in business, she’s the founder of DebDrummond.com, a #1 bestselling author, a renowned business trainer, and an inspirational speaker. Her mission: helping you stand up and speak up boldly in your personal and professional life.
🗣️ Additional Speakers: Get inspired by three other dynamic speakers! These incredible women will share their unique insights and stories, further enriching our celebration. Allisyn Howard, Brigitte Lessard and Natasha Delaney.
🤝 Charity Support: As we celebrate, we also give back. Our charity of choice: Made by Momma.
What to Expect (besides great networking and inspiration): Light breakfast, hot 2-course lunch, networking circles, marketplace, swag bags, door prizes, Fotobooth, 50/50 in Support of Made by Momma and a supportive heart-centered community!
🎫 Limited Tickets: Hurry, only 200 tickets available! Last year, we sold out fast. In 2023, we achieved an incredible milestone by selling out the event, reaching the maximum capacity of our venue. Due to this exceptional demand and the desire to accommodate even more dynamic women in our network, we’ve secured a new, larger venue that can double our event’s 2024 attendance. With this exciting expansion, we anticipate a gathering of dynamic businesswomen at this year’s Special International Women’s Day Celebration. The energy, connections, and inspiration that will flow within these walls promise to be even more vibrant and empowering than ever before. This is a testament to the growing enthusiasm for our event, making it an opportunity you won’t want to miss being a part of as guest or a sponsor. A waiting list is available for showcase tables.
🏢 New Venue: We’ve moved to a larger venue to accommodate our growing community. DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North 2120 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1L4
At the heart of our mission for our Special International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration is a focus on topics that celebrate women and their achievements through their stories. Our aim is to inspire our audience, leaving them interested to learn more and equipped with practical tools and takeaways for both their personal and professional lives.
One of our event highlights is our engaging emcee, Billie Jo Ross. She is the captivating morning show host on Star95.9 radio! Billie Jo has been our emcee and constant supporter at all our IWD celebrations.
Natasha Delany holds a degree and a masters degree in Business and is a business/mindset coach, speaker, event planner, and an indigenous wife and mother of 5. Raised in the foster care system she learned to overcome abuse, domestic violence, trauma, addiction, and an eating disorder. Natasha’s goal is to help others turn their pain into their purpose so that transformation can occur on an individual and collective level. With full support and guidance from the universe and her ancestors, Natasha continues to strive for self-mastery so that she can be an inspiration for others who also come from traumatic childhoods and experiences. On an individual level, Natasha is co-found of Delany Enterprises where she is a business coach that leads mompreneurs on a 6 month journey for universal transformation. Natasha also owns another company, Indigenous Project Events, which is a corporate event planning company that specializes in indigenous experiences. It is a catalyst for her vision to help others shift their perspectives and behaviors towards indigenous peoples on a collective level especially for leaders within the corporate world.
Allisyn Howard – As a former national athlete and holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Allisyn, has always been deeply passionate about the wellness industry. When her own health took an unexpected turn, she turned back to this community and discovered that many practitioners and owners were sacrificing their own well-being in their quest to help others. With a unique blend of coaching and implementation, she now empowers wellness entrepreneurs to build and scale their businesses without succumbing to burnout, making her a recognized leader in the industry.
Brigitte Lessard is a dynamic and passionate Emcee, Speaker, Coach, and Entrepreneur with a track record spanning over 30 years. With a repertoire of over 400 events, her microphone has served as a platform for sharing more than 1,000 stories globally.
As the published author of “When Women Talk” and the host of the Women Talk podcast, Brigitte brings a wealth of experience to her endeavours. Holding certifications as a Life Coach, Confidence Coach, and Sacred Gifts Guide, she proudly bears the title of club champion Toastmaster. Her diverse training includes insights from notable figures such as Bob Proctor, Bo Eason (storyteller), Steve Olsher (podcaster), Corey Poirier (TEDx speaker), as well as Funny Fest for stand-up comedy certificate and Kinkonauts for Improv Class.
Brigitte is not only the founder of multiple companies, including Women Talk and Sportsbras.ca, but also the visionary behind the 3D Storytelling Masterclass and the Discover Your Stories Workshop.
Her mission is straightforward — HELP YOU LIVE AN INSPIRED LIFE.
Don’t miss this remarkable event filled with empowerment, inspiration, and connection. Join us in honoring the outstanding achievements and unwavering resilience of women worldwide. Secure your ticket today!
We kindly request that special meal requests be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Attendees who arrive the day of the event without pre-registering or pre-paying will incur the full meeting fee at the door, applicable to both Loyalty and Non-Loyalty members.
Our Sponsors
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Elevate Your Influence at CBWN’s Special International Women’s Day Provincial Celebration through SPONSORSHIP
Join Us in Making History: Join us in making history once again as we unite our community in celebration and support of women’s achievements, all while raising funds and awareness for the Made by Momma Charity. Secure your sponsorship spot and be part of this remarkable event’s success.
Standout with Sponsorship: Limited availability at $399.99 + gst OR $599.99 + gst Fotobooth Sponsorship (only one exclusive spots remaining)
Click here for more information or questions regarding Sponsoring for this exciting event, contact Debbie Van Camp: cbwn1@shaw.ca.
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