FWE Leader's Lounge Interview with Joe Segal

The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) Leader’s Lounge is an intimate networking series with some of the best business leaders in Vancouver. YWiB’s Ladies in Pink recently took part in the sold out evening with Joe Segal. Joe Segal is a world-class philanthropist and businessman in the BC community. Among a long list of achievements, he was the founder of numerous Field’s Stores in 1950 and acquired Zellers in 1976, and later, the Bay. With his extraordinary business acumen he doubled the sales of the struggling retailer in just three years by investing in what customers wanted.

Mr. Segal spent over an hour sharing personal stories of his career successes and failures and the lessons he learned over 60 years of business engagement. Even more than the man’s lessons in business, his character as a philanthropist was what really shined.

His astuteness and passion for life was evident as his recounted the importance of the partnership with his wife and the significant impact that your actions have on your family. All four of his children were in the room to support their admirable father. They even gave up their reserved seats to those who don’t normally get to see Mr. Segal.

The entire room was on their feet in applause at the end of the event. The charismatic person he is, Mr. Segal comfortably spent an hour meandering around in casual conversation with guests eager to ask more about his business endeavours and life.

Thank you to FWE for their continued support of YWiB and for providing opportunities like this to our Ladies in Pink team. Get in touch with us to become part of the Ladies in Pink, your ticket to contribute to the community and get access to some of the best events in Vancouver.

Written by: Stephanie Fowler YWiB Vancouver Mentorship Coordinator & Ladies in Pink member

YWiB Yoga with Matt Corker

Come join YWiB Vancouver at the lululemon store in Kits for a 45-minute yoga class and goal-setting workshop. If you were laughing and rolling around on your mat with us at the Roundhouse last year, you know why #YWiByoga was so popular.

We’re so excited to have Matt Corker, Product Quality Operations Manager at lululemon and Lifestyle Designer/Founder of Matt Corker & Co., back as our source of laughter, inspiration, and pigeon pose instructor. He’s proof that attitude can get your far in life, and that’s largely what his mantra is all about. Last October, he had us envision our ideal life ten years from today and slowly trace the years and milestones backwards to identify the path that got us there. Think of Hansel & Gretal’s breadcrumb trail.

How often do you paint yourself full picture of your future – career, personal/family life, hobbies, lifestyle, location, and all? With downward dog-induced relaxation, this type of visualization and planning goes hand-in-hand with yoga’s introspective intention. We want you to put that picture into full colour: set your trajectory, map your path and go get it!

lululemon Kits | 2113 West 4th

Thursday, August 28th | 7:30-9:30pm

$10 | tickets here!

Bring | a mat, H2O, and a notebook

#YWiByoga Returns!

Come join YWiB Vancouver at the lululemon store in Kits for a 45-minute yoga class and goal-setting workshop. If you were laughing and rolling around on your mat with us at the Roundhouse last year, you know why #YWiByoga was so popular. We’re so excited to have Matt Corker, Product Quality Operations Manager at lululemon and Lifestyle Designer/Founder of Matt Corker & Co., back as our source of laughter, inspiration, and pigeon pose instructor. He's proof that attitude can get your far in life, and that's largely what his mantra is all about. Last October, he had us envision our ideal life ten years from today and slowly trace the years and milestones backwards to identify the path that got us there. Think of Hansel & Gretal's breadcrumb trail.

How often do you paint yourself full picture of your future – career, personal/family life, hobbies, lifestyle, location, and all? With downward dog-induced relaxation, this type of visualization and planning goes hand-in-hand with yoga’s introspective intention. We want you to put that picture into full colour: set your trajectory, map your path and go get it!

lululemon Kits | 2113 West 4th

Thursday, August 28th | 7:30-9:30pm

$10 | tickets here!

Bring | a mat, H2O, and a notebook

Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Meet Fran Strike of TD Commercial Banking

Leading up to our Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Executive Inspiration event on April 30, we’re taking the time to introduce the amazing women behind this powerhouse panel! Get ready to meet these top female execs in person for a panel and networking session to remember. #YWiBbtgc

It’s only two days away! Don’t forget to reserve your spot here.

Meet…

Fran Strike Vice President & Manager at TD Commercial Banking

As Vice President, Fran leads a team of Business Banking professionals who are responsible for client services, business development and risk management in Vancouver.

Fran joined TD Commercial Banking in 1982 and progressed through the organization to her first executive appointment as Vice President and Manager of the Burnaby Commercial Banking Centre. Fran returned to Vancouver in 2009 to assume leadership of the Vancouver team.

Fran has worked with many community organizations over the years, including the United Way and St. Michaels Hospital in Toronto. She has held Board positions for the Association of Women in Finance and the TD Private Giving Foundation.

What will you ask Fran at #YWiBbtgc?

Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Meet Susan Eick of Right Management

  Leading up to our Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Executive Inspiration event on April 30, we’re taking the time to introduce the amazing women behind this powerhouse panel! Keep an eye out for each instalment and get ready to meet them in person for a panel and networking session to remember. #YWiBbtgc

Ps. The event is only a week away!!!

Meet…

Susan Eick  VP Business Development at Right Management

Susan has more than 25 years of experience in business strategy, marketing and executive development.  At Right, Susan manages the British Columbia territory. Susan’s specific client capabilities include strategic planning, aligning business priorities, assessing organizational impact of change and developing repeatable processes that increase efficiency. Susan has been frequently recognized as an individual who can assess a situation quickly and develop plans of action to support change initiatives within an organization.

Prior to joining Right Management, Susan managed her own consultancy in British Columbia, working primarily with technology executives who were experiencing the need to rapidly shift their organizations. She spent the majority of her career in the US financial services industry leading national project and sales teams, and in the non-profit sector developing resources for educational expansion and endowments.

Early in her career, Susan was given positions of leadership for projects that required rapid strategic planning and consecutive implementation.  She thrives helping others to adapt and work through change.

In addition to her work at Right, Susan is an active mentor and coach through the British Columbia Innovation Council and a founding board member of the Help Project Canada.

Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Meet Brandi Wingrove of KPMG

Leading up to our Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Executive Inspiration event on April 30, we’re taking the time to introduce the amazing women behind this powerhouse panel! Keep an eye out for each instalment and get ready to meet them in person for a panel and networking session to remember. #YWiBbtgc Ps. Early-bird tickets end this Friday (April 18), get 'em while they're hot!

Meet…

Brandi Wingrove  Partner at KMPG

Brandi is an Audit Partner in KPMG’s Enterprise practice which is focused on delivering value to privately-held businesses. She is also a member of the firm’s Consumer Markets group and Real Estate practice, with more than 13 years of audit experience and 4 years of industry experience. Brandi’s portfolio of private clients spans across many industries and sectors, including the not-for-profit sector. She has a diverse practice, ranging from the highly personalized services required by entrepreneurs, to the wide-ranging needs of her larger clients.

Brandi is actively involved with various associations including the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, where she makes accounting presentations and is a mentor to members of the forum.

Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Meet Nora Ahern of Village&Co.

Leading up to our Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Executive Inspiration event on April 30, we're taking the time to introduce the amazing women behind this powerhouse panel! Keep an eye out for each instalment and get ready to meet them in person for a panel and networking session to remember. #YWiBbtgc Meet...

Nora Ahern Managing Director & Co-founder of Village&Co. @noraahern

Before I figured out what I wanted to be when I grew up, I worked at DDB as VP Group Business Director. While I was there I lovingly took care of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) account resulting in it being crowned Marketing Magazine’s 2009 Marketer of the Year. Being Irish and having moved to Canada five years ago, selling Canada to travellers was a remarkable opportunity. I love travel and it loved me. Canada had such an effect on me that I couldn’t help but become a Canadian Citizen.

Before moving here, I worked at various agencies in Ireland working on a variety of categories — automotive, fashion retail, utilities and technology — adding up to over 16 years experience in the communications business. Being Managing Director of a Village is my dream job. The only thing that I love more than social media is helping clients love social media.