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Are you ready to break barriers, build bridges, and inspire change?

Join The STAR Women's Network Inc. from October 9th to 11th for an empowering experience of a lifetime at the Global Summit on Women Empowerment and Gender Advocacy (WEGA) 2024. Theme: Innovating for Equity: Strategies and Stories from the Frontlines.

Be part of a phenomenal group shaping the future of women and gender equity.

WEGA 2024 will be an engaging and inspiring experience for all! Attendees from different countries, backgrounds and experiences will come together to share their knowledge, stories, strategies, and innovative ideas for forging a more gender-equal world.

Picture yourself in a room filled with passionate individuals from all over the world committed to creating real change in their communities.

At WEGA Summit 2024, you will experience:
- Inspiring Keynotes from world-class speakers
- Connect with inspiring leaders and change-makers.
- Engage in thought-provoking discussions and workshops.
- Discover groundbreaking strategies for workplace equity and empowerment.
- Be part of a supportive community striving for a brighter, more inclusive future.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be inspired, learn, and contribute to meaningful change.

Get your tickets now👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/global-summit-on-women-empowerment-and-gender-advocacy-wega-summit-2024-tickets-805929555997

See you there! 👍

To learn more about the event, please visit our website: https://www.wegasummit.ca/

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We've got fascinating news... International Women's Magazine Year 2022 Issue 2 is out! Yay!

Releasing the April - June edition of our inspiring and incredible women's magazine on the last day of Women's History Month is a well-calculated plan and a dream come true for all of us at The STAR Women's Network Inc.

What can be better than celebrating outstanding women who are amazingly blazing their trails, shattering glass ceilings and leaving a legacy of love, strength and resilience!

Thanks to all the intellectual and remarkable women who contributed to this issue and the trailblazing queens on our cover - You are Stars! Keep Shinning!

Special thanks to Loupe Editorial Services for proofreading the entire magazine. We value your work.

Download or read online for free. Please visit https://magazine.starwomensnetwork.com/

To contribute, advertise or partner with us, please email [email protected]

Hello STAR Women's family & friends,

Please join me in welcoming Eucharia Remy-Kingsley to our team. She's joining us as a Contributing Editor for WSTAR Women's Magazine - an international online magazine devoted to helping women succeed in business and leadership. She will be responsible for proofreading and writing healthcare content.

Eucharia Remy-Kingsley is an assertive, innovative, and values-driven top-rated healthcare expert leading a flourishing career as a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience working in the industry. Her broad expertise spans obstetrics, medical-surgical, advocacy, team leadership, and public health.

Being passionate about nursing as a profession, she encourages and supports continuing education and professionalism from her colleagues and teams. She is also a strong patient advocate who constantly works to enhance the care setting to promote excellent patient care and outcomes while promoting a healthy work environment. The pith of her practice is working collaboratively for diverse, equitable, and inclusive health systems. She offers new nurses empowering fresh perspectives to help navigate challenges through her mentorship programs.

Eucharia has irrepressible optimism that anyone can thrive personally and professionally, ergo, devoted to championing conversations that speak to community engagements and connectedness. As the founder of Loupe Editorial Services—a freelance enterprise that nurtures writers and students, she believes language should never be a barrier to anyone's success, so she tailors her services to building equity and inclusion through the power of language. She is a registered member of the STAR Women's Network Inc.

Eucharia holds a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Madonna University and a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Lagos, with numerous professional certifications—Leadership And Management In Health from the University of Washington, and High-level Proofreading PRO from the Edit Republic being topical references.

In addition to her professional work, Eucharia is a wife and mother of three stunning kids. When she is not working, she enjoys reading, journaling, spending time with family, connecting with friends, and DIY beauty & crafts.

I am super excited to welcome Eucharia Remy-Kingsley to our team.

WSTAR International Digital Magazine is a quarterly publication of The STAR Women's Network Inc. Next issue will be available April 1, 2022, and can be accessed through our website: www.starwomensnetwork.com

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Happy International Women's day!

Engage. Inspire. Empower. Lead.

Welcome to the month of .

It's Women's History Month.

The STAR Women's Network Inc. is excited to women's achievements in all works of life alongside and organizations, communities, governments, and institutions worldwide.

Though the entire month of March is recognized as Women's History Month, the and institutions worldwide celebrate IWD on March 8 of every year. It is a day we acknowledge and applaud the achievements and contributions of in the cultural, social, economic, and political development of the world.

Since the first celebration in 1911, the world has advanced in gender-inclusive decisions, but we are nowhere near where we want to be. There's a lot more to be done to "forge a more gender-equal world."
These past two years have slowed down the progress previously made and revealed the continuing struggle and women face in reaching their maximum potential.

Recent research published by the shed light on the challenges and inequality women face in different parts of the world, as heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, we are called to challenge the status quo, speak truth to power, and the bias and barriers hindering women from reaching successful heights.

As always, we at the STAR women's Network Inc. are committed to highlighting the works of women and amplifying their voices through March!

What action are you taking to forge a more gender-equal world? What is your organization or community doing to empower and advance equality in your community, organization or workplace?

Join us on March 5 to celebrate and highlight these points and discuss ways to move women forward and upward in business and leadership.

Register for IWD 2022 here: https://starwomensnetwork.com/iwd/

February is Black History Month, a time we honor the legacy of Black Canadians and celebrate their many achievements and contributions to the socio-economic well-being of our country.

The STAR Women's Network Inc. recognizes black women's vital role in shaping Canada's social, cultural, and economic development.

So each week, throughout February, we will spotlight and honor a black female leader, entrepreneur, advocate or business owner for her Strength, Tenacity, Audacity and Resilience (STAR).

Meet our Black History Month STARblazer of the Week!

Shamima Nyamekye is a Ghanaian-born Canadian, a third-year Criminal Justice student and a Certified Career Coach. She is the Founder and CEO of IBS Consulting. She received most of her upbringing and early education in Ghana. In 2018, Nyamekye permanently moved to Canada and repeated her final year of secondary school as a Grade 12 student. She excelled and emerged the recipient of a cumulative $50,000 in total funding for her undergraduate degree at Ryerson University.

Nyamekye is the Vice President of the Ryerson Women In Law organization. In addition, she has served in other roles at the university, including peer mentor, career-education consultant and teaching assistant for a learning and development strategy course.

She is enthusiastic about Commercial Law and mentorship. She is the founder and CEO of IBS Consulting, where she has helped over 300 students, and young professionals achieve academic and professional success. At 21, Nyamekye is an employer of 5 individuals and is well on her way to building a six-figure business. Her clients have interviewed and worked at Mercedes-Benz, Uber, TikTok and Scotiabank.

This Summer, she is headed off to Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, a top ten global law firm for internship. The top-notch law firm has offered her training and a bursary of $3,000 to accommodate the costs of any law school prep she will be doing.

She is the Program director in Canada for the Federation of African law students, Africa's largest independent legal association. A few months ago, she was a mentee at Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy in the United Kingdom.

While career obligations keep her busy, she does not neglect her school work. Holding a 4.1 GPA, Nyamekye is within the top 0.5% of her academic degree program and has a cumulative $23,000 in academic awards and funding in addition to her scholarship.

Intelligent, Ambitious and Focused, she is a 21 year old like no other who believes in creating the change she wants to see in society. She has received over thirteen Honors and Awards.

Her mantra is: Extraordinary achievements require extraordinary effort. Nyamekye is a Christian, and her best quote is the bible verse which says: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" – Phil 4:13

February is Black History Month, a time we honor the legacy of Black Canadians and celebrate their many achievements and contributions to the socio-economic well-being of our country.

The STAR Women's Network Inc. recognizes black women's vital role in shaping Canada's social, cultural, and economic development.
So each week, throughout February, we will spotlight and honor a black female leader, entrepreneur, advocate or business owner for her Strength, Tenacity, Audacity and Resilience (STAR).

Meet our Black History Month STARblazer of the Week!

Rachel (Rae) Massop, RSW, MSW, BSW, BAPsych is the founder and CEO of Aworie Health and Wellness Services and Tea Cup Vogue. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto, highly skilled in business planning, management, digital marketing and leadership. Massop is a serial entrepreneur with a history of work in the health, wellness and e-commerce industries.

According to Massop, "one of the most glaring and seemingly intractable challenges for healthcare entrepreneurs today is the absence of health equity inpatient/client populations." She is a Canadian health equity advocate and registered social worker dedicated to promoting mental wellness for marginalized communities. Her company, Aworie Health and Wellness Services, provides mental health services to individuals, couples, and families at a rate-geared-to-income.

Massop's severe economic hardship as a youth led to prolonged depression and other mental health concerns inspired her to focus her career on health equity promotion. When she sought mental health counselling as a youth, she faced barriers including long wait lists, inadequate short-term and unaffordable counselling services. Consequent to her personal experiences and the high demand for reduced-rate counseling services among BIPOC and low-income populations, she founded Aworie Health and wellness services.

She recognizes that health equity promotion is a multi-factorial and cross-sectional agenda that requires counsel and community support. Through leadership initiatives, Massop has established multiple partnerships with BIPOC-owned private counselling practices to support and promote sliding scale (reduced-rate) fee structures.

Massop is empowered by her Black ethno-racial roots. She facilitates crucial conversations about disparities in healthcare. Ultimately, she and her team at Aworie have a continuous mission towards
promoting and providing mental health counselling that will enable marginalized individuals to thrive in their community.

Her favorite quote is:
"Health cannot be a question of income; it is a fundamental human right."- Nelson Mandela.

To support Rae Massop's business, please visit her website @ https://www.aworie.com

"To love is nothing, to beloved is something. But, to love and be loved is everything." Happy Valentine's Day!

International Women's Day - Speaker Profile

Aanya Wig is a 22-year-old Co-Founder and Managing Director, Girl Up Rise, TedX Speaker, SUSI Scholar, Council Member, Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) Anti Sexual Harassment Council, Delhi, India and Founding Project Head, Aghaaz - a student-led social entrepreneurship project that empowers women by providing them with vocational skills and economic independence following UN sustainable development goals.

Aanya is a recent graduate from LSR. She is also the Co-Founder of COVID-19 Fighters India, one of the country's most significant COVID Relief initiatives. In addition, she worked as a journalist with The Quint and was the Campus coordinator with The Jurni and currently interns at the UNESCO Cluster Office in New Delhi with the Social and Human Sciences Department.

Aanya is passionate about driving change. She wishes to see a world where Gender Equality is a reality.

Join us on March 5th at 12PM Eastern to gain valuable insights into how this talented young woman influences and inspires growth in the world during a period of disruption and uncertainty to bring about the needed change.

Don't have your ticket yet? Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-womens-day-tickets-234097761707

Engage. Inspire. Empower. Lead.
#2022

Emily Rodger is a Public Speaker, Certified Executive Coach, former Elite Cyclist, and avid Outdoors woman. Raised in New Brunswick, Canada, along with my three sisters, sports were not part of my life until adulthood. After working as a dental hygienist, she pursued her passion for triathlon and cycling. In her full first year of bike racing, she competed in 21 races, which included 17 podiums, 14 1st place finishes, a National masters title, and a World Masters title in Time Trial. Before long, she was racing in the professional peloton.

But along with her success in cycling/triathlon came more than a few hardships. She was involved in two severe cycling crashes where she was struck by vehicles, resulting in multiple broken bones, a brain injury, and extensive soft tissue damage. Emily knows how it feels to be shattered, both mentally and physically. But no matter how broken she was or felt, she believed that there is always a way out of our darkest places.

These life-altering events made her a stronger, more resilient, more grounded, and more grateful person. When she was mentally struggling with the trauma she experienced, Emily focused on what truly brought joy to her life and came to a greater understanding and acceptance of her true self, what she values, and what makes her tick.
She took a step back from racing professionally to pursue all that genuinely brought her joy. As a result, she developed her passion for coaching others through their own difficult seasons and helping them achieve their biggest goals. Emily believes joy is found when we stop chasing that circumstantial happiness and set our minds on something truly extraordinary.
Cadence: Breaking Rhythm and Finding Pace, the short film on Emily's story, is on the festival circuit now.

Join us on March 5th at 12PM Eastern to gain valuable insights on how to triumph despite tough life challenges and circumstances that may dare to limit your ability to succeed.

Register for International Women's Day Virtual Conference here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-womens-day-tickets-234097761707

Bell Let's Talk Day, January 26, 2022! Mental Health Awareness Campaign!

Mental Health affects us all! Let's care for ourselves and for each other!

Don't be afraid to talk about it.

Reassure them that you care about them and are there for them.

Let them know that it's perfectly okay not to be okay.

Join the conversation! Reach out. Be there. Listen. Talk. Don't Judge. Show love. Get help.

Meet Bukola Olaoye, a real estate consultant. She earned her Real Estate Degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and she's a registered member of the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors.
Bukola is as dedicated as she is passionate about real estate. She utilizes her knowledge and expertise in helping her clients buy or sell their homes. She is most passionate about assisting newcomers and first-time homeowners in realizing their best dreams of owning a home.
She says, "My passion for real estate was borne out of the desire to make sure everyone has access to the information that could help transform their lives and show them how generational wealth creation can be kick-started by making a decision and taking a step in the right direction."

Bukola is a goal-driven individual and a firm believer in everyone's ability to achieve the extraordinary if they work hard at it. "I don't see any feat too big or too small to achieve once you set your mind to it. This has worked for me in all my life endeavours, from moving to Canada to doing real estate. So, I would say, do not give up, keep pushing, guard your heart, surround yourself with only positive factors and ride on like a horse."

She is a thought leader passionate about sharing her knowledge, experience and expertise with others and learning from other peoples' experiences. She worked in the financial industry for over 13 years in Nigeria and Canada before diving fully into real estate. She loves building good long-lasting relationships with her clients and community. As a result, she volunteers in her community any chance she gets. She treats everyone with fairness and love.

Her greatest desire is to build successful real estate investments all over Canada for herself and her clients. She's determined to keep working at her dreams and positively influencing others to follow theirs too. Her mantra is "Live your dreams and help others live their dreams." She sums everything up by saying, "The Sky is my starting point."

Bukola is a STAR woman. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Please celebrate and follow her on social media. Also, reach out to her for your real estate needs.