Nicole Wells joined the organization in 2004 and has been a key contributor to making Tangerine what we are today. Nicole’s leadership across multiple fronts, including building the mortgage business, chequing account and building high performing teams are only a few of the highlights of her many contributions to Tangerine Bank. Nicole has a passion for innovation, creativity and driving tangible results.
Not sure what to wear to Shatter 2016? While there is no official dress code, we recommend attendees wear business casual clothing. But, we definitely want you to be comfortable for a full day of networking, learning and discussion! So, we've come up with a few outfits to give you some inspiration when it comes to finding the perfect outfit for this Saturday.
What matters most is you dress to showcase your personality, your comfort and your winning attitude! Let's get talking!
Ashlyn Bird is the Co-Founder and Vice President BioSensive Technologies Inc., and has a background in Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration and her Master’s in Business Administration. As a strong, innovative woman in business, her day-to-day responsibilities include managing all marketing, external relations, and communications including events, conferences, social media presence and more. She also manages company strategy, dealing with stakeholders and legal, leading all B2B negotiations. When she’s not dominating the work world, Ashlyn is spending time with her 5 year old son, and sharing her story with other women who are balancing the entrepreneur- single mother lifestyle. In fact, Ashlyn attributes her son as her greatest accomplishment to date, because she believes in being a strong role model for him. She’s a firm believer in taking pride in leading by example, and that there is no greater accomplishment than being really happy with your life and feeling the joy of watching your son grow up into a well-rounded person. Before all of her success with BioSensive, Ashlyn found out she was pregnant during the second year of her undergraduate studies and decided raise him on her own while competing both her degrees and working full time. There were a lot of failures in the work world in the beginning, then a few big successes. What’s important to know is the strength and courage it takes to tackle motherhood and entrepreneurship all on your own and strive to be the best role model for someone who looks up to you. As to what makes Young Women in Business so important to Ashlyn, she says, “I have learned a lot and gained a wealth of experience over the past few years and if any bit of my experience or knowledge can help even one woman out there to keep going and achieve her goals, it is so worth it to me!”
One // Meet professionals, from all genders, who are passionate about discussing the issues women face in the workforce; both in traditional business paths and in entrepreneurship. Two // Hear from influential and executive women who have learned first-hand what it means to be a women in business as they discuss their trials and successes and what it takes to make it as a women in their industry.
Three // Help grow the Young Women in Business - Toronto Chapter network as we expand throughout the city. Give valuable feedback on the topics you want to learn more about, the skills you want to enhance and the people you want to connect with.
Four // Find out what businesses, such as Tangerine, are doing to keep gender equality and inclusion at the forefront of their corporate discussions to bridge the gap between genders in the workplace.
Five // Grow your network by connecting with women's networks such as Fill The Gap, Women on the Move and the rest of the Young Women in Business team.
TORONTO, ONMarch 6 2016 Young Women in Business is launching in Toronto with Shatter: Breaking the Glass Ceiling Conference
Vancouver based non-profit Young Women in Business (YWiB), is launching its first eastern Canadian chapter in Toronto with Shatter: Breaking the Glass Ceiling on March 26th. YWiB was founded in 2008 with a mandate to support the personal and professional advancement of young women and has since grown to include 7 chapters across 3 provinces.
In March 2015, a group of Toronto women noticed the lack of support and networks for young professional women starting their career. These women partnered with YWiB to extend the vision of the organization to Toronto. YWiB Toronto’s inaugural event Shatter is a conference for young women interested in exploring careers in traditional business and entrepreneurship through keynote speakers and panel discussion with industry leaders. This event is an opportunity to discuss the barriers that women face in successful launching their careers and businesses.
The date of the conference was chosen to coincide with International Women's Month, a time to celebrate the progress that women have made globally and to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.
The Toronto Chapter’s founding team consists of four recent graduates working in a variety of industries including X, Y,Z who have experienced first hand the importance of networking, mentorship and professional development to supporting the leadership development of young women.
The team invites you to kick off the launch of YWiB Toronto with speakers from Tangerine, Fidget Toys, the Ontario Ministry for Health and Long Term Care and many more. Join these speakers and over 70 other professionals as they discuss the current status of women in the workforce and how young women can make the most of their careers.
About Young Women in Business: Young Women in Business (YWiB) is a non-profit organization launched in 2008 in Vancouver with a mission to support the personal and professional development of young women. The network acts as the central forum to connect ambitious young women from a variety of careers, industries, and backgrounds. Since launching in 2008 in Vancouver, YWiB has expanded to 7 chapters across 3 provinces, with chapters in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary and now Toronto.
The organization hosts numerous events and programs that provide members with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge, network with other like-minded individuals, and gain mentorship from industry leaders.
For more information contact:
Miranda McKie President Young Women in Business, Toronto toronto@ywib.ca
Qudsia Ahmed Chair, Board of Directors Young Women in Business Canada qudsia@ywib.ca
Young Women in Business is a community for emerging female leaders and young professionals who want to create their own success.
We believe every woman and young professional stepping into the workforce or growing in their career should be well equipped with the proper set of tools and knowledge to reach their fullest personal and professional potential.
We provide young women and professionals with events, programs and an engaged network of ambitious women, to help them become successful in their careers, take on new challenges and develop skills.
