Women in Leadership - Okanagan Chapter

Women in Leadership -  Okanagan Chapter Women in Leadership Foundation (WIL) Okanagan delivers programs and events that aim to advance women

The Women in Leadership Foundation was founded by Maya Kanigan. Her mission is to create inspirational programs that bring women together in developing their leadership skills and creating positive change in the future of women's leadership across Canada and around the world. The Okanagan Chapter was created to support this mission and inspire the talented women of the interior region. The beautif

ul Okanagan Valley is located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. The area is renowned for its vibrant summer climate and champagne powdered winters, with a variety of recreational activities that attract thousands of talented female leaders every year. Join WIL Okanagan and become part of our community where you can inspire or be inspired through local and national events, WIL Foundation mentorship programs, and continued support, whether you are a new leader or a seasoned professional.

What a Night! Leverage LinkedIn: Lead, Rise & Amplify was a Success!Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring...
04/04/2025

What a Night! Leverage LinkedIn: Lead, Rise & Amplify was a Success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening of connection, learning, and leadership. The room was filled with powerful energy as we explored how to use LinkedIn not just as a platform, but as a tool to lead with intention, rise into our potential, and amplify our voices.

đź’¬ Key Takeaways:
✨ Women are showing up, standing out, and supporting one another.
✨ LinkedIn is a powerful space for thought leadership, visibility, and growth.
✨ Community and collaboration are the heartbeat of events like this.

A heartfelt thank-you to:
🎤 Supriya Gupta Daswani – for sharing your wisdom and teaching us how to truly show up with purpose and presence on LinkedIn.
📸 Paulina Stevens Photography – for capturing the evening and offering headshots that will help our members show up confidently online.
📍 Accelerate Okanagan – for generously sponsoring our venue and giving us a beautiful space to gather.

We're so grateful to our committee and community for helping bring this event to life—and we’re already excited for what’s next. 💜

📣 Save the Date!
We’re already planning our next Women in Leadership Kelowna event—and you won’t want to miss it!

đź—“ Wednesday, May 28
📍 More details coming soon!

Grateful to have been part of this inspiring panel at QHR Technologies in honour of International Women’s Day! 🌟Our WIL ...
03/25/2025

Grateful to have been part of this inspiring panel at QHR Technologies in honour of International Women’s Day! 🌟

Our WIL Okanagan Chapter Chair, Shauna Stewart Douglas, joined City of Kelowna Councillor Mohini Singh and UBC Okanagan Girls in Tech President Jayati Gupta for a powerful discussion on breaking down barriers, building confidence, and fostering inclusive workplaces.

A huge thank you to Shannon Ballance for bringing us together and facilitating such an engaging conversation. These discussions are so important in shaping the future of leadership, and we look forward to continuing them.

03/10/2025

Stay tuned for something excited happening in April. Your new Chapter Chair Shauna Stewart Douglas has relaunched this amazing chapter. Hope to see everyone in April!!!

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
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The Women in Leadership Foundation was founded by Maya Kanigan. Her mission is to create inspirational programs that bring women together in developing their leadership skills, create positive change in the future of Women's leadership in Canada and around the world. The Okanagan Chapter was created to support this mission and inspire the talent women of not only Kelowna area but all towns, cities between Vernon to Penticton. The beautiful Okanagan Valley is in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. The area is renowned for its hot sunny climate in the summer and Champagne powder in the winter, with a variety of recreational activities the concept of the Wellness Chapter was born. "You must mange yourself before you can lead someone else. " Zig Ziglar Join the Women In Leadership Okanagan Chapter to become part of our community. You can inspire or be inspired through local events, access to national events, WIL Foundation mentorship programs, support and guidance whether you are a new leader or seasoned professional.