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About Us

Networking | Leadership | Mentoring

Celebrating, connecting, and empowering Alberta women in business since 2007.

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Meet our founder

Dorothy Briggs is the founder and driving force behind Womanition. What started as a passion project to showcase Alberta's businesswomen has grown into an international, award-winning magazine and thriving community that spans the province.

As an entrepreneur herself, Dorothy understood the challenges women face in business and saw the power of connection and support. In 2006, she launched Womanition Magazine to give Alberta businesswomen a platform to share their stories and celebrate their achievements.

But Dorothy didn't stop there. Recognizing that women needed more than just a magazine, she expanded Womanition into a complete ecosystem of support. Today, the community includes monthly networking events, the signature BizBrigade Leadership Conference, a comprehensive Mentorship program, and the innovative SuPEARLative Awards that celebrate peer recognition.

Dorothy's vision has always been simple: create opportunities for women in business to connect, learn from each other, and thrive together. Through her leadership, thousands of Alberta businesswomen have found their community, grown their businesses, and lifted each other up along the way.

Contact Dorothy: dorothy.briggs@shaw.ca | 780-761-3000

The Impact of Networking

Watch Dorothy discuss the transformative power of networking and authentic relationship-building in this insightful interview.

Dorothy is an extraordinary woman with an unstoppable mission to market, mentor, promote, profile, collaborate and network with woman leaders, entrepreneurs and wanna-bees! What a privileged journey it’s been having the opportunity to work and partner with Dorothy, the ultimate Queen Bee of business!

Dorine P. Kielly, Kielly Creative Events Auctioneering, Entertainment & Celebrant

Our Six Pillars

Our impact comes through six key areas. Whether you're looking to share your story, expand your network, or develop new skills, our pillars provide the support you need to thrive.

Our award-winning annual Womanition magazine showcases Alberta's women in business through powerful storytelling. Each year features a new theme with multiple pages of diverse voices, real stories, and practical strategies that inspire.
Get a glimpse inside our magazine with Business Briefs - actual pages featuring the diverse businesswomen we showcase each year. Browse through stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, mentors, and leaders from across Alberta's business community.
Connect with experienced mentors or become a mentor yourself. Our six-month program pairs women at different career stages to foster growth, share knowledge, and build lasting professional relationships.

Join monthly Connect Meetings to connect, share insights, and build meaningful relationships. Network with women who understand your journey and celebrate your successes in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Join us for our signature BizBrigade Leadership Conference featuring dynamic keynote speakers who share honest insights about building successful businesses. You'll gain practical strategies and leave inspired.
The SuPEARLative Awards celebrates Alberta women who contribute to their communities. Alberta businesswomen nominate deserving colleagues across multiple categories, with independent judges selecting winners for their outstanding contributions to business.

Our Community Speaks

Discover what Womanition means to our community members and how we're making a difference in the lives of Alberta businesswomen.

Womanition is a place of connection, support and opportunity. I didn't know anyone in Edmonton when I became an entrepreneur; that all changed when I attended my first Womanition meeting. My business definitely thrived from being part of this amazing group. I was nominated for a SuPEARLative award, and I am in the magazine which has brought me business and partnerships. It's serious, fun, educational and priceless.

Corby Furrow, Radiant Core Solutions
I have been a member of Womanition since 2008. Womanition was an integral part of the success of my business Caprice Consignment. By attending the networking luncheons and day-long Biz Brigades I developed relationships with many of the other Womanition members. The Womanition community is very special and unlike other networking communities I’ve been a part of. There’s a real sense of belonging and support. Being a member of this organization is like having an extra tool belt at your disposal to use as needed.

Glenda Polak, Executive Director, The Sharing Closet of Alberta
Womanition has not only played a huge role in my business success, through this community I have also made some of the best friends in my life. I have been a part of this community since I started my business in 2018 and have been given so many incredible opportunities within and because of this community.

Jessica Derksen, Habitual Professional Development
I have been participating with the Womanition group since September 2017. One of the performance metrics that I track is who my referral partners are and where they come from. Last year Womanition was in my monthly Top Three eight out of twelve months. I am grateful for all the friends and business contacts that I have made.

Patricia M. Chrabaszcz, CPA, CA