Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Are you an entrepreneur who is passionate about your business, committed to your success and prepared to do what it takes to realize your dream?

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) provides tools to help women across Alberta succeed in business.

You just need enough light to see the step right in front of you.The "how" reveals itself once you’re actually moving.Wi...
06/12/2026

You just need enough light to see the step right in front of you.

The "how" reveals itself once you’re actually moving.

With AWE, you don’t build alone. You build with community.

awebusiness.com/community-membership

In this episode of Powered by AWE, host Michelle Toner, CEO of AWE and Dr. Johanna Pagonis of , tackle the myth of the "...
06/11/2026

In this episode of Powered by AWE, host Michelle Toner, CEO of AWE and Dr. Johanna Pagonis of , tackle the myth of the "solo entrepreneur".

They’re stripping away the highlight reel to talk about the raw reality of building a business: from the early days of total uncertainty to the long-haul grit required to stay motivated.

Tune in to discover how community fuels motivation and let us know which piece of advice stuck with you the most.

🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple, and online here: awebusiness.com/podcast

Most entrepreneurs don't struggle because they're not ready.They struggle because no one walked them through the process...
06/10/2026

Most entrepreneurs don't struggle because they're not ready.

They struggle because no one walked them through the process.

Here's what your path to financing actually looks like with AWE:

1. Explore your options
Understand if you meet eligibility criteria and determine if financing is a fit for you.

2. Prepare your documents
Gather your business plan, financial projections, and supporting documents. AWE's free templates make this step more manageable than you think.

3. Submit your application
Work with AWE's lending team, people who want to see you succeed, not just process paperwork.

4. Receive personalized support
Once approved, you're not on your own. AWE connects you with advisors, tools, and a community to help you make the most of your investment.

The path is clearer than you think and you don't have to walk it alone.

Find out more about AWE Loans: awebusiness.com/loans

Introducing our newly relaunched podcast: Powered by AWE!We've created a space for Alberta’s women business leaders to t...
06/09/2026

Introducing our newly relaunched podcast: Powered by AWE!

We've created a space for Alberta’s women business leaders to talk honestly about the trade-offs, tough decisions, and real consequences of scaling up.

Guest Dr. Johanna Pagonis, founder of , kicks us off, joined by host Michelle Toner, CEO of AWE to talk about the role community plays at every stage of building a business.

From the early days when everything feels uncertain, to the long haul when staying motivated gets hard, this is an honest conversation about what it actually takes to start and sustain something that lasts.

In this episode, Powered by Community, we learn:

- Why community is a business strategy, not just a support system

- How Johanna built and maintained the relationships that shaped her company

- What she wishes she'd known about people and business from the start

We want to hear from you: What was your biggest takeaway from today's conversation? Let us know below!

New episodes every three weeks all summer long.

🎙️Listen on Spotify, Apple, and online here: awebusiness.com/podcast

This July, Digital Edge brings together a small cohort of women founders navigating growth, digital change, and leadersh...
06/08/2026

This July, Digital Edge brings together a small cohort of women founders navigating growth, digital change, and leadership decisions together.

Weekly live sessions, expert advisors, peer accountability and a community that gets it.

Fast Track Summer Cohort | July 9 – August 27, 2026
Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Online | 15 spots only

Apply now: awebusiness.com/de-live-application

"The loan I received enabled me to purchase raw materials and pay my staff during a temporary decline in sales. It gave ...
06/05/2026

"The loan I received enabled me to purchase raw materials and pay my staff during a temporary decline in sales. It gave us the breathing room we needed to adapt, pivot, and ultimately scale up, at a time when many competitors were forced to shut down."
- Stephanie Gross, Bumby Wool

That's what access to the right funding can do.

Women entrepreneurs in Alberta are resilient, resourceful, and ready to grow. But traditional lenders don't always see that or support it.

AWE Loans were built to change that!

Flexible repayment. Competitive rates. Up to $150,000 in financing and a team that works with you, not just processes your paperwork.

Find out more about AWE Loans: awebusiness.com/loans

06/04/2026

We’re diving deep into the power of community at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey from the terrifying early days to the long-haul grind. If you want to know what it takes to build something that lasts, don't miss this episode of our new podcast, Powered by AWE.

🎙️ Episode 1 drops next week. Are you ready?
Stay tuned: awebusiness.com/podcast

Follow us on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3kyQRuOa1ci5iskz7CXDwF

Find us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awe-podcast/id1765799552

Is your paperwork ready, or does that question make you nervous?One of the biggest barriers to securing financing isn't ...
06/03/2026

Is your paperwork ready, or does that question make you nervous?

One of the biggest barriers to securing financing isn't eligibility, it's knowing what lenders actually want to see.

That's exactly what our next Business Learning Series session is for.

Preparing for Financing
🗓 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Our Lending Advisor, Catherine Glambeck, will walk you through:
→ What AWE expects to see on your financial projections
→ How to fill them out accurately
→ How to strengthen your application and improve your chances of approval

This is a small group session, so you'll get answers to your questions, and connect with other women entrepreneurs on the same path.

Catherine brings something most advisors don't: she's been on your side of the table. She ran her own business before joining AWE, which means she understands the realities, not just the theory.

Spots are limited. Mark your calendar and register today!
awebusiness.com/calendar/preparing-for-financing

06/02/2026

Business growth isn’t always pretty, it’s about tough choices.

We’re creating a space where Alberta women business owners talk openly about the trade-offs and consequences behind real success.

🎙️ Episode 1 drops next week. Are you ready?
Stay tuned: awebusiness.com/podcast

Follow us on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3kyQRuOa1ci5iskz7CXDwF

Find us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awe-podcast/id1765799552

The Fast Track Summer cohort kicks off in July 9 and runs through August 27, weekly sessions, Thursdays 9:00am - 12:00pm...
06/01/2026

The Fast Track Summer cohort kicks off in July 9 and runs through August 27, weekly sessions, Thursdays 9:00am - 12:00pm, online.

Digital Edge is for women entrepreneurs who are making decisions about tools, systems, AI, and digital strategy and want expert guidance and a room full of people asking the same questions.

15 spots, don't wait!

Apply now: awebusiness.com/de-live-application

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10310 Jasper Avenue NW # 308
Edmonton, AB
T5J2W4

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