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WONDER WOMEN CONFERENCE 2025
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Power up at the Wonder Women Conference!
The Wonder Women Conference is where bold, ambitious professionals come together to build up their local networks, gain insights from expert speakers, and fuel their careers.
Join us on Friday, June 13 at the Halifax Convention Centre for:
- Powerful conversations
- Hands-on workshops
- Game-changing keynotes with local superheroes and industry leaders
- Strategies for career growth and leadership
- Insights to make an impact—in your workplace, community, and beyond
It’s time to own your ambition, break down barriers, and unleash your superpowers. All superheroes and allies welcome—regardless of gender!
Your ticket includes:
- A full day of content by women and gender-diverse professionals from a variety of fields and expertise
- Opportunity to network with over 700 superheroes
- Access to the marketplace featuring over 30 local vendors and resource tables
- Lunch and refreshments throughout the day
- Swag bag
- Entries into the door prize and giveaways throughout the day
- Show your badge benefits
Event Overview:
Marketplace Vendors
Please complete the Request Form HERE
 KEYNOTEBARB STEGEMANN | Founder & President, The 7 Virtues Barb Stegemann is a trailblazing entrepreneur, author, and changemaker who turned a promise to a wounded soldier friend into a global movement for peace. As the Founder of The 7 Virtues, a clean, sustainable fragrance company, Barb sources fair trade essential oils from nations rebuilding after war—empowering farmers, women, and entire communities through commerce. After becoming the first woman from Atlantic Canada to land a deal on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, her social enterprise went on to become the only Canadian perfume brand at Sephora, now in over 1,500 stores worldwide. In 2023, Unilever Ventures made its first-ever investment in a fragrance brand—hers. Barb is redefining beauty with purpose. Her viral Perfume Atelier on the Halifax waterfront invites visitors to craft their own scents while supporting The 7 Virtues’ mission, including funding menstrual equity through Days for Girls. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Barb brings humor, humility, and bold innovation to every stage. |
 ENERGIZE THE DAYANN-MARIE FLINN | Founder & President, Champion Change Agency Ann-Marie Flinn is the energy and heart behind Champion Change Agency, where she’s all about helping people unleash their inner champion and lead with confidence. With over 35 years’ experience—including facilitating and training leaders at a Fortune 100 company, building her own business, and ranking 3rd in the world as an international athlete—Ann-Marie knows how to break through barriers and build real resilience. She’s the creator of the Champion Women’s Program and Summit, as well as the Corporate Champion Mindset Program—signature experiences that help women step up, own their power, and lead authentically. Ann-Marie’s mission is simple: help others silence their inner critic, close the confidence gap, and rediscover their Inner Champion. |
 PEP TALKNAVDEEP PARMANAND | Founder, Celebrate Your Curves Navdeep Parmanand is the Founder of Celebrate Your Curves, a pioneering fashion brand championing inclusivity and empowerment. Born in Punjab, India, and now based in Canada, Navdeep's work challenges traditional beauty norms by offering bespoke clothing for diverse body types and abilities. She's recognized for her commitment to social change, empowering women through employment opportunities in both India and Nova Scotia. Navdeep's accolades include awards for innovation and community impact in the fashion industry. |
 BREAKOUT SESSIONJEANNINE RIANT | Founder and CEO, Fully Align Studio Jeannine Riant is a transformational guide, speaker, and founder of Fully Align Studio. She helps women navigate big life transitions by reconnecting with the deep wisdom of the body—so they can find clarity, reclaim their power, and align with their soul’s true calling. Jeannine creates safe, empowering containers where you release emotional blockages, awaken self-trust, and shift your vibrational state. Jeannine meets you where you are and walks beside you as you uncover clarity, confidence, and purpose. Her offerings include conscious life coaching, retreats, breath work, sacred drumming, family constellations, boundary work, reiki, cacao ceremonies, and more—designed to help you remember who you are. A published co-author of Superwoman Myths – Break the Rules of Silence and Speak UP Your Truth, Jeannine also speaks on stages to inspire others to honour their truth and embrace change as a path to purpose. In 2023, she was named a Top 5 Finalist for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year Award. |
 PEP TALKTIA UPSHAW | CEO, Black Women in Excellence Tia Upshaw is a force for women ready to rise. A multi-award-winning entrepreneur, author, and mentor, Tia is dedicated to helping women break barriers, build wealth, and own their excellence. Through her bold leadership and unapologetic authenticity, she empowers women to rewrite their stories, claim their power, and lead with purpose. Tia believes success isn't just about what you achieve—it's about who you become along the way. |
 PEP TALKLAURA WHITELAND CFP®, CIM® | Owner & Financial Planner, Inclusive Financial Planning Laura is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Investment Manager® professional with over a decade of experience in finance. The founder of Inclusive Financial Planning, she has worked to make financial advice and services more welcoming and accessible for individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations from coast to coast to coast. A nationally recognized expert in financial planning, she has spoken to audiences across Canada on making better decisions, and feeling more confident about your finances. Laura is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for her work with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in rural Nova Scotia. |
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Marketplace Partner
Champion Partner
Table Partner
Grand Prize Partner
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Please contact Josh Creighton, Corporate Partnership Specialist to discuss
(902) 481-1229 or josh@halifaxchamber.com
Please contact Josh Creighton, Corporate Partnership Specialist to discuss
(902) 481-1229 or josh@halifaxchamber.com
WONDER WOMEN CONFERENCE 2025
Date and Time
Friday Jun 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ADT
Friday, June 13
8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
*The Marketplace will be open all day!*
Location
Halifax Convention Centre
1650 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS B3J 0E6
Fees/Admission
Member Ticket: $249.99
Member Table of 10: $2490.00
Future Member Ticket: $399.00
Future Member Table of 10: $3990.00
Member Not-for-profit/Student discount applied at checkout.
**Please note: All prices are subject to HST. Payment is due upon purchase of tickets via credit card.
Your registration gives the Halifax Chamber of Commerce permission to use the photographs taken during the event for any legal use.
Contact Information
Ashley Groves, Event Specialist
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