Letter From The Editor

VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 2 | October 2022

WOMEN + INSPIRATION + PURPOSE

SupportHER™ SPOTLIGHTS

Megan Schneider Rose Marie Gage Pamela Meadow

Peer to Peer JAM + Role Models

Olivia Day Kaiya Gamble

Women-Led Spotlight – Get Certified, Get Visible

Desiree Bombenon Carey Arnett

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THE POWER OF

SUPPORTH R ™

Leading by Example

Leveling the Playing Field

Jim Pattison

Billionaire Secret to Success

Maureen Chant

A Lifetime of Achievement

LETTERS TO LISA LAFLAMME

TRIBUTE TO HRH QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Women of Inspiration™ Awards

Finalists Announced

TRIBUTE TO ALL WOMEN!!

“ You want to be inspired – that’s what this book is. Story after story of inspirational women and SupportHER™ allies. Transformational and something that everyone should read. Women are driving change!”

Now Available in Hardcover!

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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ]

Dear Readers

Time to SupportHER™

These past few months we have witnessed historical moments of women in the spotlight shattering the glass ceiling, breaking barriers, and making history. The power of social networks sparked viral conversations about the injustices and biases, sexism and ageism that exist behind closed office doors. Women are at the forefront. They are driving change. In a recent study by the Gates Foundation, we are behind in achieving our goals for parity by 100 years. This is the decade for changemakers to unapologetically use their voice and create change. It is critical now more than ever for everyone to play a role with one common goal, to SupportHER™.

We are getting ready to celebrate our 8th Annual Women of Inspiration™ Awards to be held on November 5, 2022, recognizing the achievements of women who lead, inspire, and motivate. Meet our 2022 Women of Inspiration™ Finalists and our partners committed to advancing women in business. In this issue, The Secret to Success, with multi-billionaire Jim Pattison, CEO, The Pattison Group and his “right hand” woman, Maureen Chant, of 61 years with a Lifetime of Achievement. “Today, there is more women in business than I have seen in my lifetime. This is a good thing, shares Jim Pattison.

On September 8, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning Monarch in British History, passed. She was one of the world’s influential business leaders spanning almost three-quarters of a century where a world has transformed many times over. She was a female leader that paved the way for other leaders to rise and devoted her lifetime to the service of her country and the people of the commonwealth. See our Tribute to HRH with Our Favorite Quotes.

On August 15, 2022, Lisa LaFlamme shocked viewers with her Farewell message on Twitter reaching over 4.6 million views alone sending shockwaves across all social networks. Companies and individuals expressed their support to her and the call to action to end the ageism and sexism against women. See the Letters to Lisa from our contributors.

Our goal for our UWomen Magazine™ is to elevate women from diverse industries and share stories of leaders and companies committed to champion for women to succeed personally and professionally. Everyone plays a role to be a SupportHER™. We cannot wait one hundred more years! This time is now the time for our allies and companies to be visible SupportHERs supporting and investing in women-led companies and for women to be visible leaders. See SupportHER™ articles.

Grab your “beverage” of choice and sit back and enjoy reading this SupportHER™ Issue. If your company has a message to share and leaders to elevate, contact me. I would love to have a chat. It is time to SupportHER™.

Dream big!

Photo: Kenneth Fung

Monica Kretschmer

Founder and CEO, Universal Womens Network™,Women of Inspiration™ Awards, SupportHER™

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–2022–MEMBER

UWN

BECOME A

MEMBER

A GLOBAL PLATFORM COMMITTED TO

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

The Universal Womens Network™ is a global platform committed to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), by raising the bar to advance women in their network, community, and workplaces. We recognize the achievements of women through the Women of Inspiration™ Awards. We are advocates of women-owned and women-led businesses, and champion female entrepreneurs along with allies who SupportHER™!

Our global network promotes the advancement of women. We recognize and celebrate thought leaders, business leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds and work with like-minded organizations committed to inclusivity and moving the needle to close the gender gap!

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.

The Universal Womens Network offers opportunity for business leaders, CEO’s, individuals or organizations at all levels to connect, learn, empower and celebrate. We are committed to elevating women to succeed personally and professionally. Learn about our Membership, Events, Leadership Programs, Success Summit, Women of Inspiration™ Awards, Women of Inspiration™ Book, Podcast, Universal Women-Led™ Certification, Universal Coach Masters™, Speaker Bureau and more!

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Inspire change!

Universal Womens Network™ presents

WOMEN’S SUCCESS SUMMIT CALGARY | MARCH 2023

We are in a pivotal time for change, where the changemakers, influencers, innovator and leaders are breaking the barriers to level the playing field and create a more equitable tomorrow. The 2023 Universal Womens Network™ Women’s Success Summit will unite leaders, stakeholders and SupportHERs from diverse industries with a common goal to boldly use their voices to inspire change and take action to SupportHER™.

Contact us for Sponsor Opportunities!

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