Business & Professional Women of Greater Moncton

What a HERstoric night! New Brunswick has elected Susan Holt - the first female Premier in the province’s history! Congratulations Susan and to all of the candidates who ran in this election. 🗳️

Don't miss our next meeting happening November 5. Join us while Susan Martin talks financial wellness. Banking has become intimidating and uncomfortable, it doesn’t have to be. Too many times Susan meets with clients that are not aware of the tools they have in their financial toolbox or how to best use them to build their future. Susan is passionate about “moving my clients shells” to set them up for success, whether it’s a savings strategy, a purchase, or just restructuring current debt. There are things to know and ways to set ourselves up with a healthy balance. Savings does NOT have to equal sacrifice…let her show you how. Bring your daughters. Give them the information NOW. https://lnkd.in/e56akvdD

Congratulations to Myriane Ouellette, 2024 Phenomenal Woman Award Winner! 🏆 Last week, we awarded the 2024 Phenomenal Woman Award to Myriane Ouellette of O Strategies! 🎉 Myriane leads with vision, exemplifying leadership, mentorship and community impact! We are proud to celebrate her outstanding achievements. We also want to acknowledge our incredible finalists, Claire Kelly-Orozco and Heather Fraser, whose dedication and contributions continue to inspire and uplift those around them. All three are remarkable women are driving positive change and are making lasting impacts in our community. 👏 A heartfelt thank you to RBC, our presenting sponsor, and all of our incredible sponsors who made this event possible. Photos by Karen Casey #PhenomenalWomanAward #MyrianeOuellette #OStrategies #Leaders #Mentors #Community #RBC #BPWMoncton

💜 A Huge Thank You to RBC ~ Our Presenting Sponsor! 💜 We’re thrilled to have RBC as our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s Phenomenal Woman Awards. Their support plays a vital role in making this celebration of exceptional women possible. Thank you, RBC, for your commitment to empowering women. RBC’s ongoing support has been instrumental in highlighting the achievements of the remarkable women in our community, and their dedication continues to make a lasting impact. Join us in expressing our gratitude to RBC for standing with us! RBC #BPWMoncton #PhenomenalWomanAwards #ThankYouRBC #WomenEmpowerment

Get to know Tosh - our MC! 🎤 Tosh Taylor has the #1 Public Figure page in the Greater Moncton area, with over 16 years working in media. She is skilled in Broadcasting, Voice Acting, Blogging, Social Media, Podcast & Media Production. She loves to take your stories, ideas and brand and turn them to life through podcasts. More than 68% of the world listens to podcasts and they should be listening to yours! With The Podcast Hub, she can help you decide if you are ready to podcast, she can help you launch from your home OR you can come into her studio! Her successes include: A 15 year (and growing) career in radio, at 1 radio station!, Winner of the 2022 Albert County People’s Choice Award, Albert County Chamber of Commerce Arts & Culture Award 2019, Introducing countless bands and artists in front of thousands of people, Co-hosting the Pickle Planet Podcast with over 20k downloads, Creating podcasts for incredible businesses, Broadcast Journalism Diploma from Loyalist College, Podcast Producer for the Canadian Association of Neonatal Nurses, Podcast Producer for the Canadian Premature Baby Foundation. Mark your calendars for The 13th Annual Phenomenal Woman Award October 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Legend's Restaurant – the day we come together to celebrate phenomenal women and their incredible journeys.

Get to know Maureen - our Keynote Speaker! 🎤 Maureen McIntosh, LCT. M.Ed.CCC, CPC is known internationally as a Counsellor, Trainer and Speaker. She has been speaking and training with William Glasser International for the last thirty-five plus years. She is the current President of Glasser Canada and is a Senior Faculty Member of William Glasser International. She is the owner of Moncton Reality Therapy Consultants – operating since 1991.   In 2004, Maureen took early retirement as a Public Health Nurse working in Sexual Health to pursue her dreams of working full-time in her own business as a Canadian Certified Counselor.  Two years later she became a Certified Personal and Executive Coach through the College of Executive Coaching.   A continual learner, in 2012 Maureen joined the John Maxwell Team where she became a Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. In 2013 she decided to reduce her counseling practice and focus more on coaching and training.     Today she focuses on sharing Choice Theory with the world and works as a Speaker and Trainer sharing how to build better relationships and increase happiness in your life. She first learned these ideas in 1986 and is as passionate about them today as she was back then.    Maureen has been a toastmaster since 2005 and is a Distinguished Toastmaster with over 40 years of public speaking.    She is a lifetime member of the YWCA and received the Woman of Distinction Award for Education in. 2010. She also received the Trailblazer award from The Riverview Business Association in 2012.   She is a grandmother of four beautiful grandchildren and enjoys any time she can spend with them. She is known at “ Grammy Mo” She is an avid sports fan, in particular basketball and is holding her breath waiting for news on a new professional team for Moncton.   As a lifetime BPW member Maureen was provincial president in 2001-2 and was nominated for Canadian Woman of the Year. She later became the Chair of the International Mentoring Task    Next year marks her 40th anniversary with BPW. She is passionate about helping women and empowering them to excel. Mark your calendars for The 13th Annual Phenomenal Woman Award October 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Legend's Restaurant – the day we come together to celebrate phenomenal women and their incredible journeys. 

Get to know Myriane! 🎉 Myriane Ouellette, O Strategies (MPA) is the visionary founder and CEO of O Strategies, a leading Canadian management consulting firm specializing in human-centered and holistic leadership. With a diverse background in coaching, teaching, and complex system facilitation, Myriane empowers organizations and individuals to thrive by prioritizing purpose, humanity, and collective wisdom. Known for her innovative approach, she is dedicated to reshaping workplace cultures, fostering inclusivity, and driving sustainable growth. An award-winning speaker and writer, Myriane inspires change with engaging narratives and practical insights, championing a world where diverse voices are heard and everyone can flourish. Mark your calendars for The 13th Annual Phenomenal Woman Award October 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Legend's Restaurant – the day we come together to celebrate these phenomenal women and their incredible journeys.

Get to know Heather! 🎉 Heather Fraser grew up in Rothesay NB, loved the outdoors from the early age of two after being with her grandfather every weekend, summer vacation and anytime they could get to the woods to explore. It eventually led her to study forestry and environment as a career. Heather has been a seasoned forestry professional for over four decades, founder of two environmental companies, referred to as "Nature's True Ambassador". She adores everything wild, hiking, biking, backpacking, camping and teaching outdoor education. She established her first company over 32 years ago as a single mom of three children. A professional forestry company managing land and providing training across the Atlantic Region at the Municipal, Federal and Private landowner level. Heather set up and ran the only Municipal run sugarbush operation in Canada for 22 years, teaching thousands annually the value of the maple industry to Canada. Upon retirement in 2022, she formed Explore Nature's Bounty, empowering through knowledge by connecting intergenerational people to nature and the outdoors through experience based seasonal programming. Her love for lifelong learning and sharing of specialized skills in natural health and wellness is unmatched as she dreams of running a forest school one day. Heather is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for over 30 years of Community Service and most recently, a National Award with the Canadian Wildlife Federation - Outdoors Person of the Year. Mark your calendars for The 13th Annual Phenomenal Woman Award October 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Legend's Restaurant – the day we come together to celebrate these phenomenal women and their incredible journeys.

Get to know Claire! 🎉 Claire Kelly-Orozco has lived in many parts of Canada, Japan and has traveled to 45 countries, but is proud to call Moncton home. She has been using her education, experience, and three languages to work in the field of immigration and international education ever since. While immigration and international education have always been Claire’s primary focus and career path, she has also been a tireless feminist and an environmentalist for as long as she can remember, which led her into the world of politics. In 2019, she ran in the federal election for the Green Party, quadrupling the Green vote in Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, and winning the Student Vote. Determined to tackle the climate crisis and get more women into politics while doing it, she also helped form a historic slate of women candidates for the Green Party in the provincial election of 2020. The momentum created in the Moncton area during these elections inspired the creation of Femmocracy Now to continue with the mission of getting more women+ elected to office. Claire continues to pursue her passions of politics, immigration, feminism and environmentalism by running her own immigration business and serving as the Executive Director for Green Party of New Brunswick (the Party with the highest ratio of women+ candidates in this election). She is currently officially on maternity leave from both, but has been volunteering her time in both, almost as soon as she left the hospital with her son, Miguel – who has become quite popular on the campaign trail! Mark your calendars for The 13th Annual Phenomenal Woman Award October 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Legend's Restaurant – the day we come together to celebrate these phenomenal women and their incredible journeys. Tickets are on sale now!

🎉The 2nd Annual "EmpowerHER Grant," an initiative designed to support and uplift female entrepreneurs in their journey towards success! 🌐 Who Are We? This grant was formed through a partnership between Business & Professional Women of Greater Moncton and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton. As a passionate advocates for gender diversity and women's empowerment, we believe that every aspiring female entrepreneur deserves the opportunity to turn her dreams into a thriving reality. Our goal is to bridge the gender gap in entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities to early-stage ventures led by talented women. 💡What is the EmpowerHER Grant? The EmpowerHER Grant is a platform for ambitious female visionaries who have been running their businesses for five years or less. We aim to fuel their potential, unlock creativity, and make a lasting positive impact on their entrepreneurial journey. 🌱What's in It for You? The selected grant recipient will receive $1,000 CAD in financial support to fuel their business growth, access to a network of seasoned mentors and industry experts, and the opportunity to be part of a thriving community of like-minded women entrepreneurs. 🎁 Ready to Take the Leap? If you're a female entrepreneur who has been in business for five years or less, don't miss this incredible opportunity! Applications are now open, and we can't wait to witness your transformative business ideas. 🚀How to Apply? Check out the links below to learn more about the EmpowerHER Grant, eligibility criteria, and the application process. Our team is eagerly waiting to hear your inspiring stories and innovative plans. English: https://lnkd.in/esPmCzPW Français: https://lnkd.in/eHcXmNJB 📅Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:59pm ATL 📞For inquiries, contact us at bpwbursaries@gmail.com