N2N WOMEN’S GATHERING
SPEAKER BIOS
April 25 & 26 , 2024 | Prince Rupert, BC
Speaker Bios
Masters of Ceremonies
Karolina Wenzel
With a background in Environmental Governance and Sustainable Development, Karolina is passionate about bringing all stakeholders to the table when it comes to economic development and resource use.
Karolina's love of people and communication ensures she has a blast while building relationships and making connections with companies and individuals wishing to support the goals and visions of Nation2Nation. Karolina has experience working in adult education and employment in the North and as a translator and contractor. She is also a passionate mom, gardener and outdoor explorer.
Karolina currently works on the Nation2Nation team as the Sponsor Coordinator.
Janice Angus
A career in broadcasting brought Janice to Prince Rupert 37 years ago. Like many residents of Prince Rupert, the original plan was to stay for a year or two. Janice has lived in Prince Rupert for almost 37 years and is on a meaningful journey with her husband, Maynard, in their business, Indigenous Canada Solutions.
They have two married adult children and have recently taken on the delightful role of being grandparents. Other opportunities have led her to work with children and families as an Early Childhood Educator and walk alongside leaders in a supportive role.
She continues to use her communication skills, curiosity, and openness to support meaningful connections, mentor young women, and help many through life transitions. Janice finds great joy in meeting people and serving in many capacities.
DAY 1 SPEAKERS
DAY 1 KEYNOTE | Topic: Moving Mountains with the Spirit of Our Grandmother: The Ni'isjoohl Rematriation Story
Dr. Amy Parent
Dr. Amy Parent’s Nisga’a name is Noxs Ts’aawit (Mother of the Raven Warrior Chief named Ts’awit). On her mother’s side of the family, she is from the House of Ni’isjoohl and is a member of the Ganada (frog) clan in the Village of Laxgalts’ap in the Nisga’a Nation. On her father’s side of the family, she is of Settler ancestry (French and German). Dr. Parent is a scholar, speaker, mentor, educator, consultant, and mother. She is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University (Ph.D. UBC). She is also Co-Chair of the Indigenous Research Leadership Circle with the Tri-Council Agency (Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) and the Inaugural Associate Director for the SFU Cassidy Centre for Educational Justice. In 2024, Dr. Parent received the “Distinguished Academic of the Year” award from Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia. Please visit Dr. Parent’s website to learn more: https://amyparent.ca/
DAY 1 PANEL SESSION 1 | Topic: Growing Forward Together
Moderator
Miranda O'Krane, Workplace Wellness Coordinator, CLAC
Miranda O’Krane is the Wellness Coordinator and an Alcohol and Drug Case Manager for CLAC (Christian Labour Association of Canada), working out of the Langley, BC member Center. She has moderated numerous workshops for Mental Health First Aid educators and worked with shop stewards to help bring mental health safety and other wellness to workplace.
Her first career was working with Deaf youth and the Hearing community in career counselling. She identifies as a Metis woman (her/she) and is very involved in the Metis society. Her and her husband of 20 years have 1 daughter.
Mary Denton
Sm’algyax Name: Ama wilgoosk (meaning: thinking right, intelligent)
House: Waaps Wudiwiye
Clan: Laxgibuu
Decent: Ts’msyen, X̄a’islakʼala
Mary Denton, whose Sm’algyax name is Ama wilgoosk, is a dedicated community member hailing from Lax Kxeen (Prince Rupert). She has a strong background in communications and works as the Director of Communications at Gitxaała Enterprises, the business entity of the Gitxaała Nation. Mary brings nearly two decades of experience working with First Nations communities in Northern BC.
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Her expertise is catering to First Nations People's communication needs, industry partners, corporations, and local businesses. She brings a First Nations perspective to the projects she works on and the communities she works with. Beyond her professional endeavours, Mary's commitment to community service shines brightly. She has contributed significantly to various organizations, including serving on the Coast Mountain College board for almost six years, concluding her final term in 2024.
Additionally, Mary has dedicated 13 years to the Community Futures Pacific Northwest board, during which she held roles as chairperson and vice chair. Her involvement extends to past positions on the boards of Prince Rupert Tourism, Kaien Island Trail Society, and Friends of Shames. Mary has also worked, written grants, and volunteered for several years for Tears to Hope Society, understanding the need to advocate for our people and raise awareness of the issues that affect them.
Active in her local community and broader regional initiatives, Mary participates in conferences centred on decolonization, employment, and economic development in Northern B.C. Her unwavering passion for her culture and the region she calls home renders her an invaluable asset to her community and beyond.
Abidemi Osinjolu
Abidemi Osinjolu is a highly accomplished professional specializing in supply chain management and business development, originally from Nigeria. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration. With a solid foundation from a private university in Nigeria, Abidemi has established herself as an expert in supply chain logistics, project management, and entrepreneurship, with a strong commitment to community engagement and empowerment.
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Abidemi's leadership capabilities were evident early on, as evidenced by her roles as President of her High School Student Association, Teenage coordinator, and Youth Vice president, where she led a team of 46 members from 2010 to 2015. After prioritizing family life for five years, she founded Exclusive Kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, a company focused on importing educational toys for children, providing these products at accessible prices to support parents and educational institutions. Her business has seen significant growth, benefiting from a robust distribution network.
Her professional activities are intertwined with her passion for nurturing potential and guiding individuals. Having resided in Prince Rupert for the past 16 months, she is actively involved in making Prince Rupert habitable for new immigrants, especially international students, aiming to positively influence the local community through her professional engagements and personal interactions. Together with 23 other students, Abidemi coordinated a successful event tagged ‘’Unity in Diversity’’ a Multicultural Talent Show at the Coast Mountain College hosting over 100 people on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Abidemi was recently awarded the Rising Star Awards by the Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Chamber for her exemplary achievements.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Abidemi is a devoted wife to a successful software professional and a mother to two children, whom she fondly calls her "generals". Her transition from professional success to significant community impact reflects her dedication to service and excellence. For further contact or opportunities for collaboration, Abidemi can be reached via email at Abidemi.osinjolu@gmail.com or by phone at 604-618-7694.
Marlena Joseph, Orca Bay First Aid
Milligum Xsgaak
Cultural Leader, Knowledge Keeper, Entrepreneur
Marlena has been a Cultural Leader for over 25 years with the Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Dancers. Further, Nisga’a women cannot hold a talking stick unless given permission by a Chief. Simooget Kwasuuw bestowed the honour upon her to be a holder of a talking stick while she leads the dancers. Marlena is also a recipient of a National Aboriginal Role Model Award for her Leadership qualities. She and her husband, Glen, are owners Orca Bay First Aid Ltd where she works as a Level 3 First Aider. They are the proud parents of their beautiful daughter, Meadow.
DAY 1 GUEST SPEAKER | Topic: Overcoming barriers and staying true to who we are in our path
Mary French
Mary is a Coast Salish connector, communicator, and relationship builder with deep public and private sector ties across many regions of Canada.
Originally from Homalco First Nation on Vancouver Island, Mary has had a distinguished career in law enforcement serving as an RCMP police officer, where her work had a particular focus on community, family and children’s safety.
Mary has also served and advocated as an outreach worker within the school system, supporting children at risk in finding educational success. Most recently, Mary has played a strategic role in a major Canadian energy project, where her work focused on enhancing community safety, Indigenous engagement, and Indigenous economic opportunity for many Indigenous communities in Western Canada. In all contexts, Mary is a fierce advocate for Indigenous partnerships, engagement, and building forward-looking and practical solutions that enhance future opportunities for Canadian communities and workers.
Mary’s commitment to her family is and always has been a priority.
DAY 1 WORKSHOP 1 | 3 Powerful Keys to Building Rock Solid Confidence
Tarey Walles
Tarey is a highly skilled and passionate Transformational Wholistic Health Practitioner and Life Coach. With an extensive background in health, wellness and personal development, Tarey is dedicated to helping clients achieve profound transformation and holistic well-being through her unique approach of looking at the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional aspects of her client’s lives. Tarey combines various modalities and techniques to support individuals on their journey towards healing in her group coaching sessions, which are designed to provide a supportive and collaborative environment where participants can tap into their inner wisdom and access their full potential. Whether individuals are struggling with confidence, a divorce, a life transition or trauma, Tarey’s clients will gain invaluable insights, cultivate self-awareness, and develop empowering strategies to navigate life's challenges. By creating a space for deep transformation, Tarey empowers her clients to live authentically, create meaningful change, and lead fulfilling lives.
Whether you're looking to enhance your overall well-being or seeking guidance in specific areas of your life, Tarey is committed to helping you achieve lasting and positive transformation. Embrace the journey towards holistic growth and connect with Tarey to start your transformational journey today.
DAY 1 WORKSHOP 2 | Strategies for Work-Life Balance
Manon Joice
Meet Manon, the Founder of Skeena Coach, a seasoned professional with a rich background in nursing, population health, and community development. With a passion for empowering individuals and organizations, Manon’s expertise in coaching and consulting extends to areas such as business planning, feasibility studies, and workshop facilitation.
Manon graduated from St. Lawrence College and pursued advanced studies in preventative medicine, global public health, and Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams. Driven by a belief in the transformative power of service, her leadership is marked by a commitment to advocacy and community support.
As a former deputy mayor, published author, and speaker, Manon seeks to not only improve the lives of others but also ignite a spark of inspiration that drives meaningful action. She believes fully that greatness comes to those who transform their history into purpose, and this purpose emerges through our acts of service.
DAY 2 SPEAKERS
DAY 2 GUEST SPEAKER | Topic: The power of story, the power of speaking up, and the power of change.
Angela Sterritt
From a homeless street kid to a scrappy radio journalist, to a high-profile TV personality, to a national bestselling author, Angela shares her inspiring personal story of overcoming with curiosity, compassion, and courage. By discovering her own internal gifts and finding purpose, she was able to move past any obstacle. She shares how being of service to others, even in the most difficult times can teach us about community, love, and never giving up on ourselves. Angela’s focus on raising Indigenous voices through her writing and reporting taught her the power of healing through storytelling.
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Angela Sterritt is an award-winning investigative journalist and national bestselling author from the Wilp Wiik’aax (we-GAK) of the Gitanmaax (GIT-in-max) community within the Gitxsan (GICK-san) Nation on her dad’s side and from Bell Island Newfoundland on her maternal side. Sterritt worked as a television, radio, and digital journalist at CBC for more than a decade. She hosted the award-winning CBC original podcast Land Back.
Her book Unbroken, a work that is part memoir and part investigation into the murders and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls, published by Greystone Books became an instant national bestseller in May of 2023. Unbroken was nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Awards, one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious literary prizes. It is also nominated for the prestigious Hilary Weston Writer’s Trust award for best non-fiction book in Canada.
In 2021, Sterritt won an Academy Award (Canadian Screen Award) for Best Reporter of the Year in Canada for her coverage of an Indigenous man and his then 12-year-old granddaughter who were arrested while trying to open a bank account at BMO. Sterritt also won a national Radio Television Digital News Association award for the same reporting. In 2020, Sterritt was named in Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 list of the city’s 50 most influential people.
In 2020, she was nominated for best local reporter by the Canadian Screen Awards for her reporting on Indigenous babies apprehended by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. In 2019, Sterritt’s documentary on the complexity of Indigenous support for and challenges against the TransMountain Pipeline expansion project won an RTDNA award for best long feature.
In 2017, Sterritt accepted the Investigative Award of the Year from Canadian Journalists for Free Expression for coverage of missing and murdered Indigenous women. She was awarded a prestigious William Southam Journalism Fellowship at Massey College in Toronto and was the first known First Nations person in Canada ever to receive the award in the school’s 60-year history
DAY 2 PANEL SESSION 2 | Topic: Women in Leadership Roles
Moderator
Shaneen Robinson, Program Director & Morning Show Host, CFNR
Shaneen is a multi-award-winning broadcaster who’s been on Canada’s media scene for more than two decades.
She’s worked at CTV News Winnipeg as a daily news reporter where her stories aired on CTV Newsnet/News Channel, CTV National News, and CNN.
She also worked for many years as an announcer on NCI FM and as a correspondent for APTN National News where she garnered much attention for her award-winning series about The Sacred Sundance.
She is proud of her final journalistic work with the network, Breaching the Sacred—a 22-minute investigative piece exploring the tragic reality of Indigenous women living with addictions and using while pregnant.
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She was honoured to win first place for the Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge for her play, Notay Kiskintamowin “Wanting to Know”, the same year she was named a National Aboriginal Role Model by the Governor General of Canada and graduated from the University of Winnipeg where she founded the Indigenous Course Requirement and is recognized as Notable Alumni.
Shaneen is well known across the country and abroad and is dedicated to promoting Indigenous talent. A highly sought master of ceremonies, event planner, promoter and advocate, Shaneen loves to keep busy in the community and has sat on many boards including Cancer Care Manitoba, Canadian Blood Services and Bear Clan Patrol Inc. She is proud to currently sit on the board of directors for The Canadian Folk Music Awards, BreakOut West Indigenous Committee as well as being an academy delegate for The Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). Shaneen has showcased Indigenous artists and their music throughout her career and is proud to have served as the Indigenous Music Development Coordinator at Manitoba Music from 2018-2024.
She is currently settling into her new role as the Program Director and Morning Show Host at CFNR.
Shaneen aspires to continue working with Indigenous Elders, youth, women, and artists and sharing their stories. Shaneen’s most important role in life is at home with her husband Martin and their three sons-Sampson, Marrick and Miller.
Sarah Zimmerman, Creative Communications & Councillor for City of Terrace
Sarah Zimmerman is a journalist turned communications consultant with 18 years in the field of public relations. Owner of Sarah Zimmerman Creative Communications, Sarah works with corporate, public sector and small business clients across western Canada providing strategic communications solutions. She is a longtime community volunteer, connector and public speaker - she's also an elected City Councillor for the City of Terrace. Sarah lives in Terrace, raising her family on the traditional territory of the Ts'msyen people, in particular Kitsumkalum and Kitselas.
Carmine Hendren, Maintenance Manager Trigon
Carmine Hendren is Maintenance Manager at Trigon Pacific Terminals responsible for all aspects of terminal maintenance and continuous improvement at Prince Rupert’s largest bulk export terminal.
Having worked across Canada and the United States, Carmine brings more than 25 years of engineering, project and maintenance experience within industrial operations as well as on major infrastructure development projects to her activities at Trigon.
Carmine is a strategic and results-driven professional with keen focus and proven success in elevating operational standards to improve overall team and business performance, and holds a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Victoria.
Yulanda Leighton, General Sales Manager at CFNR
Hltaaxuuland Dllga Gyaangang, of the Juus Xaaydaga Clan of the Haida Nation is a proud Indigenous Woman of both Haida and Tsimshian ancestry. Mother, wife and Nanaay are her most cherished roles.
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Professionally, Yulanda is the General Sales Manager for Northern Native Broadcasting, Canada’s First Nations Radio and CJNY – The Journey, where she plays an important role in amplifying Indigenous voices and narratives across the airwaves. Through her work and personal life she strives to promote cultural understanding, celebrate diversity and deliver authentic and accurate portrayals of the unique Indigenous communities that Northern Native Broadcasting serves.
In addition to her role at Northern Native Broadcasting, Yulanda serves as the Board Chair for the Kitselas Social Economic Development Corporation (KSEDC). Guided by its mission to promote the economic, social and cultural well-being of the Kitselas people and residents of Northwest BC.
Yulanda also serves as a Board Member of the Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB). In this capacity, she advocates for the advancement of Indigenous representation in the private media industry.
Last but not least, Yulanda is also Manager to Canada’s Favourite player on Big Brother, Kiefer Collison! Kiefer is just a kid from the Rez, whose message of strength, resilience, pride and representation resonates with youth and adults alike!
Michelle MacNeill, Business & Community Leader
Michelle is a veteran of the Financial Services and Business sectors and is passionate about seeing her community provided with superior financial advice and believes that financial literacy is one of the most important life skills. Michelle focuses on a clear, kind and emotionally intelligent leadership style and seeks to foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Michelle was President of the Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce in 2019/2020 during the beginning of the pandemic. Michelle was born and raised in Prince Rupert and after pursuing life and career in other corners of the province made the move back to her home community in 2013.
DAY 2 LUNCH & LEARN | How to Eat For Hormone Health
Dr. Patricia Mills
Dr. Patricia Mills is a Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation practicing Functional Medicine (a.k.a. root-cause medicine). She was previously a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a researcher with over 23 published studies. Dr. Patricia obtained her Master’s degree in Health Care and Epidemiology at UBC, her M.D. at the University of Toronto, her medical specialty training at UBC, and certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine (U.S.A.). She is a public educator and you can find her content on the YouTube channel ‘Dr. Patricia Mills, MD’, Instagram account @dr.patriciamills, Facebook ‘Wild Wisdom for Women with Dr. Patricia Mills, MD’, LinkedIn, and Podcast ‘Wild Wisdom with Dr. Patricia Mills’. She offers online health promotion programs for women and an MSP-covered 8-week group medical program ‘Food as Medicine’ for all residents of the Bulkley Valley. When’s she’s not helping people transform their gut and hormone health, she enjoys spending time with friends, family and nature, staying active with hiking, snowboarding, and surfing, or curled up by a fire with a good book.
DAY 2 WORKSHOP 3 | Women In Leadership : What’s Holding Us Back?
Ja’-elle Leite
Ja’-elle is a Métis woman who started her career in Oil & Gas in 2003.
Storytelling through data was always an integral part of her world view. Spotting trends and inconsistencies helped her develop her analytical skills early on and lead to many efficiencies and communication improvements throughout her career.
Ja’-elle will also be moderating Panel 3.
DAY 2 WORKSHOP 4 | The Ohpikiwin Series - Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Melissa Gladue, Business Development Manager, Indigenous Entrepeneur Startup Program, Futurpreneur
Melissa is the current Business Development Manager for Futurpreneur, supporting Indigenous Young Entrepreneurs who reside in Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories & the Yukon.
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Melissa brings with her a comprehensive background in the legal field and years in human services coaching/supporting individuals to find meaningful employment and upskill. Melissa is enthusiastic about transferring her knowledge to the BDM role to advocate and support all Indigenous people of Turtle Island perpetually.
With a focus on the areas of entrepreneurial support, Indigenous sovereignty, relationship building and a firm belief in Indigenous economic resurgence. Melissa is ready to connect and engage in meaningful partnerships and network bridging within the communities she works.
Melissa is Nehiyaw iskwêw (Cree women), a Saddle Lake Cree Nation member in Treaty 6 territory.
A lifelong learner, a current university student, a mentor for Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and the Jury Chair for the Edmonton Heritage Council, Melissa is passionate about giving back to her community and working to support reconcile-action efforts.
DAY 2 AFTERNOON FIRESIDE CHAT | Topic: Life's journey and holding space for change
Mindy Henyu, Infinitely Iskwew Consulting Ltd.
Mindy Henyu is a proud Tahltan and Cree woman with an extensive background in social performance, consultation, business partnering, and workforce development with First Nation governments, the energy sector and the BC provincial government. Mindy is the founder of Infinitely Iskwew Consulting Ltd. and is the elected representative for her traditional family group for the Tahltan Central Government; additionally, she is a member of the Indigenous Advisory Committee for the Northern Development Initiative Trust and the Indigenous Advisory Council for the Forward Summit West. Mindy grew up in Fort St. John, BC,Treaty 8 Territory, and now resides in Okotoks, AB, Treaty 7 Territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy.
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Mindy Henyu is a proud Tahltan and Cree woman with an extensive background in social performance, consultation, business partnering, and workforce development with First Nation governments, the energy sector and the BC provincial government. Mindy is the founder of Infinitely Iskwew Consulting Ltd. and is the elected representative for her traditional family group for the Tahltan Central Government; additionally, she is a member of the Indigenous Advisory Committee for the Northern Development Initiative Trust and the Indigenous Advisory Council for the Forward Summit West. Mindy grew up in Fort St. John, BC,Treaty 8 Territory, and now resides in Okotoks, AB, Treaty 7 Territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy.
Mindy trusts that by working together to cultivate mutually beneficial business and employment opportunities, it creates space for inclusive economic growth in our Canadian economy and overall reciprocal prosperity. As a mother of three, she is passionate about social justice and actively involved in issues around: Indigenous rights, gender-based violence, food security, and safety of children. Mindy prides herself in being a Reconciliation Activator.
Tahirih Goffic, Artist
Lisa Mueller, Founder & Creator of N2N and Councillor for District of Houston
Lisa Mueller from the Tsilhqot'in Nation is the founder and creator of the Nation2Nation Forum in Terrace, BC. She is a First Nation consultant, community builder and workshop facilitator recognized as a young, upcoming voice and connector in the First Nation Community in BC.
DAY 2 PANEL SESSION 3 | Topic: Education, Training, Mentorship & Entrepreneurship
Shannon Bahm, BC Construction Association
Shannon joined the STEP program in April 2022. Born and raised in Prince Rupert, she has a deep connection to the city and its people. Shannon comes from a background in employment advising, workforce development and community and employer engagement. She is excited to be a part of the STEP team and help play a part in the booming construction industry of Northwest BC. In her spare time Shannon enjoys camping and many other outdoor activities.
Kristi Farrell, Opa Sushi
As an entrepreneur, I am driven by a passion to design and implement my own success with a commitment to the community in which I live, work, play and raise my family. My background in the hospitality and property development industries has led me to own and operate my own businesses in the northwest with a commitment to job creation. Additional experience in the fields of education have shaped my personal and professional ethics where I believe success cannot be independent of the people, resources and strengths of our local rural community which must be showcased and valued.
In the past twenty years, I have established two successful restaurants in Prince Rupert- Opa Sushi and Cowbay Café, as well as developed a food product line distributed through two national grocery chains. I am also an Educator with Coast Mountain College working in the field of Business Administration with an International student body.
Yvonne Campbell, Genetics Fitness
There are many roles that I have such as bookkeeping, member intake, making protein shakes, teaching people how to exercise. There’s also janitorial work, and troubleshooting equipment when they break down, advertising... Oh my gosh the list is --- longer than I thought!
I believe that fitness is character building and one of the key ingredients to quality living. Characteristics such as discipline, focus, hard work, consistency… to be fit in all the genres of sports, you have to have these characteristics as you grow.
Academically, I’ve received a couple diplomas in college (Criminal Justice studies and office administration). However, for fitness I’ve had my Master-Trainer Certification with the International Sports Sciences Association since 2016.
On a more personal note, I’m a mom of three beautiful teens and we’re proudly from the Nisga’a Heiltsuk Nations. I’ve lived on the north coast my entire life and moved to Prince Rupert in 2012 to raise my children.
Kaleena Lewis, Holly and Oak Design Co.
Kaleena Lewis is the talented designer and communications professional behind Holly and Oak Design Co. With a background in business and strategy, Kaleena is passionate about supporting small businesses and local creatives. She has spent years honing her skills and now gets to help business owners like herself build their dreams every day.
With a personal touch, Kaleena believes in connecting with her clients to understand what makes their business unique. She takes the time to build a thoughtful brand with an authentic voice, curating every element based on her clients' visions and the strategies she develops. For Kaleena, a brand truly comes alive when everyone involved is like-minded and aligned in their beliefs.
About Women’s Gathering
This two day gathering will feature 2 keynotes speakers, 2 guest speakers, 12 panel speaker discussions, 4 workshops, networking opportunities and 8 vendor booths.
Our focus will be on creating opportunities for personal and professional development, and making connections to share skills, and get mentored.
“Growing Forward Together”
In today’s fast paced and ever changing landscape, building resilience is more important than ever. How do we recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of adversity? Let’s gather as we continue our journey of growing forward together, and keep the conversation going on the topics important to women.
“No matter the starting point, she will leave conferring strength, wisdom and clarity of purpose”