Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Paramount Eventspace – 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Vaughan
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS– SOLD OUT!
Members: $180+ HST
Non-Members: $240+ HST
VENDOR BOOTHS– SOLD OUT!
Members: $400+ HST
Non-Members: $500+ HST
Member-Only Corner Booth: $750+HST (includes 2 tickets) – SOLD OUT!
CORPORATE TABLES– SOLD OUT!
Members: $1800 + HST
Non-Members: $2400 + HST
Your ticket includes:
- light breakfast
- hot lunch
- networking opportunities
- panel discussions,
- Building Leaders: The Imposter Syndrome Workshop
- keynote address
- and more!
The first 500 attendees will receive the beloved Beauty Bag!
Be A Part of this Year’s Women’s Symposium!
Sponsorships & Corporate Tables Now Available!
For more information please contact Natalie Castoro, Event Coordinator at:
Email: natalie@vaughanchamber.ca | Phone: 905-761-1366 ext. 222
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Diane Lee Clemons, M.S.M.
Diane developed a love and passion for music at a young age and believes music has a way of telling a story that soothes the soul and touches the hearts of listeners through gospel music, jazz, soul, and R&B. Her real journey began when she released her first CD Fly Away, followed by her next two CDs, Joy to the World and What I love about Christmas.
Juno Nominee, Actress, Radio and TV show host with the “Sweet Spot” on Joy 1250 and a “Better Us” on Yes TV. Apart from her love for music, Diane is known for her gift of motivational speaking; through her life’s trials and tribulations she uses her natural gift of storytelling to motivate and compel her audience on the topics of women’s empowerment, marriage and relationships, beauty and fashion, and health and Wellness.
Diane and her husband, Michael, co-founded the Pinball Clemons Foundation and have raised over $15 million for marginalized youth. Proud recipient of The Meritorious Service Medal awarded by Her Majesty the Queen of Canada and the Governor General of Canada for their work empowering youth through education and mentorship and moving them from the margins to the mainstream.
Dr. Anne Dranitsaris & Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard have worked with over 1,000 individuals and leaders world-wide, leveraging their expertise in the neuropsychology of human development to empower clients to live their best lives & become who they are meant to be. Anne and Heather are the co-creators of the Striving Styles® Personality System, a brain-based approach to discovering and fulfilling your true potential.
Featuring “Building Leaders” –
The Imposter Syndrome Workshop
Unleash Your Innate Potential!
Tired of negative self-talk holding you back from achieving your true leadership potential?
Ready to silence the Imposter Syndrome that keeps you playing small and settling for good enough?
Join us for an empowering journey where you will:
- identify the negative self-talk that gets in the way of self-promotion and self-assertion
- learn how to stop getting hijacked by your Imposter Syndrome story and script
- harness the power of choice to craft your vision for your empowered leadership self
- set goals for your personal and professional development, backed by actionable strategies
In this interactive, hands-on session, you will explore the inner fears and unconscious habits of mind that block you from achieving your potential. You will write your vision and your plan so you come out of the session ready to take immediate action. You will forge connections with other fantastic women who can support you on your journey to be powerful. Let’s unleash your innate potential and make your vision a reality!
EMCEE:
Julia Suppa
Julia Suppa is an award-winning producer, media professional, entrepreneur, and avid storyteller. From video production to social media management, event production, and live event hosting and moderating, Julia – and Suppa Media — work with businesses to create purposeful content and unforgettable experiences.
Julia is passionate about her community and engaging with local businesses. She proudly sits on the Women’s Leadership Committee for the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, and is a past finalist for a Business Achievement Award in the categories of Community Spirit and Young Entrepreneur.
When she’s not creating content for others, you can find her on Instagram @simplysuppa or behind a camera lens.
We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all who have taken the time to nominate an outstanding woman in business. Your nominations have been invaluable in helping us recognize the exceptional women who are making a difference in their fields. As the deadline has now passed, our team will begin the thorough review process to determine the final honorees. The winner will be announced at our 14th Annual Women Symposium & Workshop on November 15th.
Vendor Booths
8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration: Visit with Vendors, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 am – 9:15 am Welcome Remarks, Emcee: Julia Suppa
9:15 am – 10:05 am Panel Discussion – Topic: “Building Relationships for Business Success”
Ashley Perri, Owner Skinprovement Medi Spa & Laser Clinic
Dr. Claudia Machiella D.C., Owner Centre for Health | Radio Host
Joyce Usher-Mesiano, VP Business Development, Westland Insurance
Susan Niczowski, President, Summerfresh Salads
Moderated by: Julia Suppa
10:05 am – 10:45 am Morning Break: Visit with Vendors & Networking
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Workshop – Building Leaders –“The Imposter Syndrome”
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch: Visit with Vendors & Networking
1:15 pm Welcome Back
1:20 pm – 2:20 pm Keynote Speaker, Diane Lee Clemons– “Life Is Currency, So Spend It Well”
Fireside Chat / Q & A Facilitated by Julia Suppa
2:20 pm – 3:00 pm Afternoon Break: Visit with Vendors & Networking
3:00 pm Closing – RAFFLE for $1000 Shopping Spree at Vaughan Mills and many more prizes!
Proceeds from Todays raffle will go towards the Vaughan Food Bank
Thank you to our Event Sponsors
Platinum Presenting Sponsor
Panel Sponsor
Beauty Bag Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Workshop Sponsor
Program Sponsor
Networking Sponsor
Automotive Sponsor
Breakfast Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Raffle Sponsor
Decor (Balloons) Sponsor
Media Sponsors
Take look back at our 2023 Women to Women Symposium
On Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, we celebrated our 14th Annual Women to Women Symposium! Over 650 guests from all walks of life gathered together to network with like-minded business women and individuals from our business community.
We couldn’t have done it without all of our amazing sponsors and attendees who truly made this event possible. A special shout out to SMEG Canada, this year’s Platinum Presenting Sponsor for your partnership and generosity. What a successful day celebrating women in business but more importantly “women supporting women”.
We are thrilled to announce that proceeds from our beautiful SMEG centrepieces raised $9,000 and were donated to the Vaughan Food Bank. As well just over $5,000 was raised in our raffle and proceeds were split between the charities that participated in this years event as vendors including, After Breast Cancer, Catholic Community Services of York Region, Nankind, The 482 Collective and the Pinball Clemons Foundation. Thank you to all who supported. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s 15th Annual Women to Women Symposium!