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It’s been a while since we posted about our wonderful guest speakers so we wanted to start out with Marie Bertrand, CEO of Skin Science. Marie will be our opening speaker at the Calgary Gala. There are still tickets available - get yours today at www.wwgala.com/Calgary-Gala and celebrate International Women’s Day with us. The event is not-for-profit and all net-proceeds are donated to the @canadianwomensfoundation 💜 . . As a microbiologist and skin scientist, Marie Bertrand has worked for many years in the cosmetic industry, developing and implementing basic and advanced training sessions related to skin care and dermatology. Marie is passionate about educating men and women about healthy skin and the latest advancements in products and technologies in the skincare industry. She has successfully trained more than 250,000 people on the proper recommendation of skin care routines and is an avid international public speaker. . . As the owner of SkinScience, voted Best Medical Laser Clinic in Calgary, Marie develops integrated skin care routines adapted to each patient’s needs, ensuring both support and follow up. Founded in 2007, SkinScience brings a new vision to skincare: respect for the customer, ethical and unbiased recommendations, design of skin care regimes based on scientific facts and sound clinical studies, measurable results and on-going support and education for all customers. In 2018, Marie’s blog was awarded #42 best skin care blog in the world. . . Previously Marie worked in management for L’Oreal Canada, developing skin care training programs for cosmeticians and dermatologists throughout the country. Marie is also called upon to recommend customized skin care plans for celebrities at the Oscar awards. . . Marie is a leader in her industry and will be sharing her story of how she got to where she is today. . . #wwgala2019 #iwd #internationalwomensday #yyc #yycnow #yycevents #womensupportwomen #fempreneur #womenempowerment #womeninspiringwomenWe want to take a quick moment to thank the incredibly generous sponsors of our 2019 International Women’s Day Women & Wealth Galas in Edmonton and Calgary. This event would not be possible without your support and for that we cannot thank you enough! Here goes: . . In Edmonton we’d like to thank our Title Sponsor Raintree Financial Solutions. Platinum Sponsor Kingston Ross Pasnack LLP. Silver Sponsors Synergy, Midnight Integrated Financial, @parisjewellerscanada @avenue.living @sarasota.homes @aircanada @blissyogaspa. Speaker Sponsor @liareesecanada @jesstetu. Gift Bag Sponsors @shoptheskinny @bellamaasboutique @cloudninepjs @hqsalonspa @lipstickempire @ellacocosherwoodpark. And all others including @sweetconvenience_yeg @hillbergandberk @honeyandbetts @overmystyledbody @zagcreative @bellamyballoons @flyeia @mbphotoandvideo and Sorrell Financial. . . In Calgary we’d like to thank our Title Sponsor Raintree Financial Solutions. Our Gold Sponsor @aircanada and @canadianbusinesschicks. Silver Sponsors @avenue.living Olympia Trust Company. Our Speaker Sponsors @theskinscientist @hillbergandberk. Our Gift Bag Sponsors @junction_9 @yoganovastudio @mastersoapmakers. And all others including Quarry Wealth Management @zagcreative @fairmontpalliser. . . We still have availability for cash or in-kind sponsorship. If you’d like to be involved in this wonderful event with all net-proceeds being donated to @canadianwomensfoundation please send us a DM! . . #yeg #yyc #yegevents #yycevents #sponsors #sponsorship #eventsponsors #eventsponsorship #iwd #iwd2019 #wwgala2019 #internationalwomensday #womenempowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportwomen #womenhelpingwomenThe International Women’s Day Women & Wealth Galas are less than two months away! We’re currently looking for a wine and a floral sponsor to partner with us on the events in Calgary and Edmonton. If you’re interested in either, please send us a DM! We would love to work with you 🍷💐 . . #yyc #yeg #yycevents #yegevents #yycflowers #yycflowershop #yycflorist #yycwine #winery #yegflowers #yegflorist #yegfloral #yegwine #flowers #canadianwine #canadianwineries #internationalwomensday #iwd2019 #wwgala2019Looking for a last minute Holiday gift for that special woman in your life? We still have tickets available for the Calgary International Women’s Day Women & Wealth Gala featuring @chantalkrev as our keynote speaker and performer! Chantal will be joined by speakers @rachelmielke101 of @hillbergandberk and Marie Bertrand of @theskinscientist as well as our host @aislingtomei . . Join us for an evening of inspiration and celebration while supporting our charity of choice, @canadianwomensfoundation . . Tickets are available on our website at www.wwgala.com . . #internationalwomensday #yycwomen #yycnow #yycliving #yyc #yycevents #womenempowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportwomenWe are so exited to welcome @mbphotoandvideo on board as a Photography Sponsor for the Edmonton International Women’s Day Women & Wealth Gala! . . We are looking for another Photographer Sponsor in #YEG and one in #YYC so if you’d like to come on board as a partner please get in touch! . . #yegevents #yycevents #photography #yycphotographer #yycphotography #yegphotographer #yegphotography #internationalwomensday #womenempowerment #womeninspiringwomen #yycwomen #yegwomen #womensupportwomen #womenempoweringwomen

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International Women's Day Women & Wealth Gala Presented by

The International Women’s Day Women & Wealth Gala is hosted by Women & Wealth Inc., a not-for-profit organization that holds 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.

Our mission is to provide a platform for women across the country to share their journey of success and inspire and empower others with their story. Through our International Women’s Day Galas, we bring people together to celebrate the social, educational, economical, and political achievements of female leaders.

2019 marks the fourth annual International Women’s Day Women & Wealth Gala. The event has been held exclusively in Edmonton up until 2019 and has featured amazing speakers including Rachel Mielke of Hillberg & Berk, Kate Ross LeBlanc of Saje Natural Wellness, Kendall and Justine Barber of Poppy Barley, Julie Daniluk, Teresa Spinelli of the Italian Centre Shop, and more.

 

 

International Women’s Day

 

International Women’s Day is a worldwide celebration of the social, political and economic achievements of women past, present and future. In some countries including Bulgaria, Russia, Vietnam and China, it is a national holiday and is celebrated by both men and women. International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s and continues to be celebrated today.​​

 

Why It’s Important to Celebrate International Women’s Day

 

Women make up just over half of the Canadian population yet continue to be underrepresented in political and professional leadership positions. Empowering and supporting more women to become leaders will influence high-level decision-making that will ultimately pave the way toward gender equality.

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Women comprise just 19.5% of the board members for Canada’s top 500 companies. (Annual Report Card, 2015. Canadian Board Diversity Council. Page 4.)

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Just 8.5% of the highest-paid positions in Canada’s top 100 listed companies are held by women. (Women now hold 8.5% of Canada’s top jobs, 2015. CBC News)

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Women hold only 25% of vice-president positions, and 15% of CEO positions. (How much does gender inequality cost Canada? $150B, report finds, 2017. CBC News.)

Where Do Funds Go?

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All net proceeds of the event, including silent auction sales, will be donated to the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is Canada’s public foundation for women and girls. They fund programs across Canada, prioritizing the communities where the need is greatest. These programs address four urgent issues: prevention of gender-based violence, women’s economic development, girls’ empowerment, and inclusive leadership.

The Foundation works toward systemic change by bringing together community organizations across Canada to share knowledge and solutions. Their expertise has made them a revered hub comprised of national community grassroots leaders, issue experts, advocates, and donors that are raising awareness and keeping up the momentum toward gender equality. Since 1991, the Canadian Women’s Foundation has raised more than $80 million, funded programs in more than 1,500 communities, and supported women’s shelters across Canada.

To learn more, please visit www.canadianwomen.org.