Womanition Mentorship

The logo for Womanition Mentorship program, with the tagline paying it forward

Helping new entrepreneurs grow their business and themselves.

Building a thriving business is a journey best shared.

Does this sound like you?

✓ Are you striving to improve some aspect of your business or struggling with your role as an entrepreneur or community leader?

✓ Would some solid advice help to overcome these hurdles?

✓ Do you want to learn from someone who's navigated similar challenges and grown their business?

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The Womanition mentorship program is designed for women like you.

You'll be paired with an experienced mentor who shares her insights and expertise, guiding you through your unique business journey.

Praise from Participants

  • Participating in the Womanition Mentorship Program has been a turning point in my professional journey. It gave me the clarity, confidence, and concrete tools I needed to move forward with launching my own company. The program offered a comprehensive roadmap for building a successful business from strategic planning exercises to actionable checklists.

    Adriana Van Gelder

  • The Womanition mentorship program is an elevating experience! My mentors, who are also colleagues in this amazing community, have genuinely cared about my growth. They've opened doors, shared wisdom, and helped me believe in myself more.

    Connie Kobylko

  • The Womanition Mentorship group elevated my mindset and showed me how to do business in Canada. I've made strategic business connections and friends.

    Lisa Dublin

  • Imagine being in a room full of women who have walked the journey you are embarking on, that’s what the Womanition Mentorship Program felt like for me.

    Stella Ajuzieogu

  • The mentorship program at Womanition was the best decision I’ve made. In just six months, I gained invaluable skills, grew in confidence, and formed lasting connections. Each mentor shared powerful insights that truly helped me grow. I’m so grateful for this incredible experience!

    Diana Duzbayeva

  • The Womanition mentorship program was an impactful and enriching experience. The mentors shared invaluable insights and practical business strategies, meeting the proteges with empathy and encouragement. I’m grateful for the genuine support, meaningful conversations, and heartfelt advice. I leave with new tools, greater clarity, and friendships that will continue to inspire me.

    Maggie DesLauriers

  • This mentorship program welcomed me into a dynamic community of driven women who offer real support, insight, and encouragement. I’ve grown in ways I didn’t expect—personally and professionally. If you're seeking genuine connection and guidance, this is where you’ll find it.

    Jenny Jacobs

  • Joining the Womanition Mentorship Program has been a game-changer for me. It’s become a space of deep support, connection, and growth. Thanks to this program, I gained the clarity to pivot my business and launch my demi-fine jewelry line. I now wholesale to boutiques in and around the Edmonton area. I feel so fulfilled creatively and professionally.

    Youmashni Naidoo

  • The Womanition Mentorship program has been an incredible experience, offering a wealth of knowledge from its diverse pool of mentors. The program has not only encouraged me to take crucial next steps in growing my business, but it's also equipped me with the tools and confidence to overcome significant stumbling blocks I'd been grappling with.

    Tamara Newton

Mentorship Program Details

Program Duration

Six-month program with a total of 3 hours of support monthly: 2 hours in group sessions plus 1 hour of individual mentoring. 

Mentor Selection

Volunteer mentors are carefully selected and matched based on your specific business needs and their areas of expertise.

Group Sessions

Monthly group meetings where mentors and protégés discuss milestones, share challenges, and celebrate successes together.

One-on-one

Individual monthly meetings between mentor and protégé for personalized, supportive, focused mentorship.

Mentor Commitment

Mentors are chosen for their expertise and thoughtfully matched with a protégé for a six-month period.

Focus Areas

Mentorship covers key business topics including marketing & sales, finances & accounting, branding, business growth, and much more.

Protégé Investment

You are committed to attending all Womanition Mentorship Program events over the six-month period

  • Program fee: $500 + GST ($525 total)

  • Payment options: Full payment or 3 monthly payments of $175

  • Registration must be paid in full by program start date

How to Apply

To apply for the Womanition Mentorship Program, contact Dorothy Briggs:

dorothy.briggs@shaw.ca
780-761-3000

Praise from Mentors

  • The Womanition mentorship program is uplifting, motivating, and incredibly valuable. It offers direction, community, and shared wisdom. As a mentor, I enhanced my public speaking and learned from many inspiring women. The experience exceeded expectations and it’s worth every penny. I didn’t want it to end. It's truly transformative and empowering.

    Stephanie Tostowaryk, Branded By Toast

  • Being a mentor in the Womanition Mentorship Program has been a rewarding experience. The room is filled with expertise and genuine care. Mentees leave feeling empowered, equipped with confidence, knowledge, and the unwavering support to pursue their business dreams.

    Stacey Berger, Transformational Coach for Business & Life

  • Being a mentor in the Womanition group has been such a great experience. I joined to give back, but I’ve gotten so much in return — real connections, practical advice, and heart-centered support. It’s a space where women genuinely show up for each other, and I’m grateful to be part of it.

    Karla Williams, Mavrix Business Strategies Ltd

  • Mentoring women and new business owners is part of my growth strategy. It connects me to real-world and current challenges, fuels my passion for small business, and provides insight I use to innovate. Every conversation is a data point, helping me shape solutions that are timely, impactful, and grounded in what truly works.

    Dianne Pilla, Leadership & Execution Strategist

  • Since the inception of the “Womanition Mentorship Program”, I’ve been privileged to share with many new entrepreneurial women my business experience as a trusted advisor. It has been rewarding for both mentor and mentee to share core business values, offer guidance and support in both their personal and professional growth.

    Donna Worthington, EPC® (Rtd) Chartered Financial Planner

  • Being a mentor in the Womanition Mentorship Program this year was nothing short of an honor. I had the privilege of witnessing women step into new levels of growth, clarity, and success in their businesses, often sparked by the collective insight shared within this powerful group. I personally gained just as much as I gave—growing in knowledge, deepening in respect for my peers, and walking away with meaningful professional relationships.

    Shawna MacNeil, Integrity Seminars

  • Joining this incredible women’s networking group has been one of the most pivotal decisions I’ve made, relocating and launching my business in a new community. From the very first meeting, I was welcomed with open arms and genuine enthusiasm. The support, guidance, and connections I’ve gained have far exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for a network that empowers, inspires, and genuinely uplifts women, this is it.

    Michelle Brick, Eleve Business Solutions Inc

  • Whether you are a Mentorship program protégé or mentor, this program guarantees everyone walks away with a higher education, just for being involved. You get what you give, as a result, we all “collectively” gain a lot from this program!

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

  • Being part of this program has been very rewarding, offering valuable insights and a collaborative spirit. It's fulfilling to witness my mentee's positive growth.

    Colleen Pushor, SunBelt Solutions

  • Mentorship meetings optimizing mastermind methods where both protégées and mentors meld together in assistance, integrity, and accountability to uplift their attitudes and expand their expertise, all for an incredibly affordable investment: this describes Womanition’s mentorship program, a testament to vision, viability, and endless value. Count me in as a volunteer mentor for life!

    Zandra Bell, Inspirational Humorist, Speaker EmpowerMentor & Marketing Innovator