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Are You Feeling It Too? Missing #WOI2018 Already!
Are You Feeling It Too? Missing #WOI2018 Already!
By Monica Kretschmer
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I haven't been as active as I normally am on LinkedIn; took a bit of a break from social media during August, which I needed, which we all need. But…
I haven't been as active as I normally am on LinkedIn; took a bit of a break from social media during August, which I needed, which we all need. But…
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I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to speak at the The White House last week in celebration of National Black Women in Sports Day…
I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to speak at the The White House last week in celebration of National Black Women in Sports Day…
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🪐 Women drive change. Taylor Swift is an 🐐G.O.A.T. legend, role model and global powerhouse. Taylor’s single post endorsing Kamala Harris has…
🪐 Women drive change. Taylor Swift is an 🐐G.O.A.T. legend, role model and global powerhouse. Taylor’s single post endorsing Kamala Harris has…
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Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Global External Mentor
Marriott International
- Present 5 years 8 months
Education
In February 2019, Marriott International launched a Pilot for a Global Mentorship Program in Calgary, Alberta, I am honoured to be a part of this initiative to advance women in business in the role of External Mentor.
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Pitch Advisor - Grizzly Den
Higher Landing Inc
- Present 6 years
Pitch Advisor on the Grizzly Den Panel
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Pitch Advisor
Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Present 7 years 7 months
Education
Pitch Advisor for Entrepreneur Students
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Community Partner and Expert Sandwich Maker
Brown Bagging For Calgary Kids
- 6 years 5 months
Children
The Brown Bagging For Calgary's Kids program makes healthy lunches for children in the Calgary area who would otherwise go without.
Since 2008, I have built teams and created volunteer opportunities for the organisations I have worked to Pay It Forward in the community, promote work culture, and create awareness for the BBFCK program. I look forward to continuing to support Brown Bagging For Calgary's Kids.
Publications
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Women of Inspiration™ - Women Driving Change Book
Monica Kretschmer
Women of Inspiration™ - Women Driving Change Book
# 1 Best Seller on Amazon in three categories:
# 1 Business Management
# 1 Leadership in Business Management
#1 Motivation Self-Help Books
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Monica Kretschmer - Founder on A Mission
Stand Out Publications
If you are a woman that is a born leader, loves to be an entrepreneur and loves working in the business world, we have something for you!
We are involved with this wonderful business that empowers women across Canada and soon the world, Canadian Business Chicks. We are a part of this empowerment and inspiring group, the Nest and we strongly encourage other women to join it too.
It’s worth it, it feels secure having support from the same like-minded group of women to help you support your…If you are a woman that is a born leader, loves to be an entrepreneur and loves working in the business world, we have something for you!
We are involved with this wonderful business that empowers women across Canada and soon the world, Canadian Business Chicks. We are a part of this empowerment and inspiring group, the Nest and we strongly encourage other women to join it too.
It’s worth it, it feels secure having support from the same like-minded group of women to help you support your dream. Starting a business is not for the faint-heartened and it’s not easy at all. Joining the Nest has been a great thing our CEO, Tessa Lerbekmo-Joyes did and now they are working on amazing projects coming up.
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Women of Inspiration Event -September 29, 2017
Stand Out Publications
We cannot believe that the month of September is almost over! Summer has flew by like a blink of an eye and Fall is approaching very fast. We are releasing our first Fall 2017 issue in 2 weeks on September 30th, 2017, digitally and print. We are also super excited for the big day of September 30th because of our very own CEO, Tessa Lerbekmo – Joyes has been nominated for the Canadian Business Chicks, “Women of Inspiration”.
The CEO of Canadian Business Chicks, Monica Kretschmer’s has been…We cannot believe that the month of September is almost over! Summer has flew by like a blink of an eye and Fall is approaching very fast. We are releasing our first Fall 2017 issue in 2 weeks on September 30th, 2017, digitally and print. We are also super excited for the big day of September 30th because of our very own CEO, Tessa Lerbekmo – Joyes has been nominated for the Canadian Business Chicks, “Women of Inspiration”.
The CEO of Canadian Business Chicks, Monica Kretschmer’s has been working so hard with her brand to recognize and empower women and people around the world. We were honoured to be able to interview her which has been published in our most recent issue and we are excited to be working with her on the big day at the Telus Conve
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Monica Kretschmer: CEO of Canadian Business Chicks shines all across Canada by helping other women shine
Stand Out Publications
To bring women together. That is the entire purpose for Monica Kretschmer. To create a place where women feel empowered and are able to mentor each other. A place where women can network and find support while building their businesses. “I know firsthand the challenges, struggles women face in the corporate world and the strength that is required to start and scale a business. I had a vision to break barriers and silos and collaborate, and have been laser focused on this from the beginning,”…
To bring women together. That is the entire purpose for Monica Kretschmer. To create a place where women feel empowered and are able to mentor each other. A place where women can network and find support while building their businesses. “I know firsthand the challenges, struggles women face in the corporate world and the strength that is required to start and scale a business. I had a vision to break barriers and silos and collaborate, and have been laser focused on this from the beginning,” says Kretschmer.
It all started when Kretschmer found herself suddenly single with a young child to take care of. She had a job in corporate Calgary, but always knew she wanted more. “I’ve always been an entrepreneur, always had ideas percolating… I’m a visionary, a connector.” She had this crazy idea of a place where women could work together to foster a community where diversity, innovation, recognition, mentorship and a disruptor mindset were all valued. Where women could feed their souls and their pocketbooks, all while finding much needed mentorship. A place where Purpose, with a capital P, could be found by all. To Kretschmer, everything is about Purpose. Everything she has gone through – all the hurdles and hardships – have led her to this point. Her Purpose is to help other women find their own Purpose. She loves the beauty and symmetry in that. -
Canadian Business Chicks: Connecting women entrepreneurs in the Calgary Region
Calgary Region Focus
Canadian Business Chicks: Connecting women entrepreneurs in the Calgary Region. Now as an entrepreneur, she is paying it forward in big ways.
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How do you celebrate your successes?
Calgary Herald
Capital Ideas members were asked how they celebrate the successes that come along the way. Here’s what members of our community of Calgary business owners helping business owners had to say.
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Entrepreneur Empower Women Through Community Collaboration
Calgary Regional Partnerships
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Canadian Business Chicks Together We Are Stronger!
Oilfield PULSE Magazine
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From Pumpkins To Gourds - Charity Fundraiser
Calgary Sun
This year marked my 8th Annual Pumpkin Hunt and the first Charity Fundraiser for Canadian Business Chicks. We gathered our members, kids, family, friends and who ever wanted to join to raise funds to support the Silver Springs Outdoor Swimming Pool. It was a beautiful day and the kids each took home a goody bag donated by Evolution Dental and Betty W. with Pumpkins donated by Year Round Landscaping.
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Rising: Stories of the 2013 Alberta Flood
Taylor Lambert
Taylor was almost completing the book when he interviewed a handful of Bowness residence who talked about an escape from the war zone and devastation of the floods to a place of peace where residents and volunteers could gather to escape that devastation surrounding them called The Moat and a women named Monica.
Taylor found me and I shared my experience volunteering in the floods, a kindred spirit that helped me move mountains into place to offer flood volunteers and families a…
Taylor was almost completing the book when he interviewed a handful of Bowness residence who talked about an escape from the war zone and devastation of the floods to a place of peace where residents and volunteers could gather to escape that devastation surrounding them called The Moat and a women named Monica.
Taylor found me and I shared my experience volunteering in the floods, a kindred spirit that helped me move mountains into place to offer flood volunteers and families a place to escape and comfort one another.
This No. 1 bestselling book examines one of the worst natural disasters in Canadian history, the 2013 Alberta flood. Written in a narrative non-fiction style, the book examines the disaster through multiple storylines recounting the perspectives of people who experienced it in very different ways: the disabled and elderly residents in downtown Calgary who were left trapped without power while their neighbours were evacuated; the homeless man forced to wander the city after his shelter was closed; the elderly High River woman who was rescued by strangers from her home after her basement wall collapsed while she was in the house. These tales are balanced by overwhelming displays of support from strangers in the face of disaster.
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Bowness Emerges From The Flood Rarin To Go!
Calgary Herald
Just days after wrapping up The Moat with a 800 Canada Day celebration that included Mayor Nenshi. The Moat was born again this time as a float in the Annual Bowness Parade. I jumped off the float after helping Valerie Fortney onto the picnic table on our float. We were off, little did Valerie realize The Moat was put together that morning after a hard ran at 7 am buy a team of volunteers who were passionate about bringing The Moat back to life for the parade. The community of Bowness are…
Just days after wrapping up The Moat with a 800 Canada Day celebration that included Mayor Nenshi. The Moat was born again this time as a float in the Annual Bowness Parade. I jumped off the float after helping Valerie Fortney onto the picnic table on our float. We were off, little did Valerie realize The Moat was put together that morning after a hard ran at 7 am buy a team of volunteers who were passionate about bringing The Moat back to life for the parade. The community of Bowness are family forever.
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Women of Inspiration - Presented by Canadain Business Chicks
Stand Out Publications
The third annual Women of Inspiration awards presented by Canadian Business Chicks concluded this past weekend at the TELUS convention centre in Calgary, Ata. Eleven awards were handed out in categories from public service to arts and communications.
Prior to the awards ceremony, guests and attendees were treated by a market place with many vendors offering products, networking and marketing practices. For those who attended, they got to share the positive and exciting energy with all…The third annual Women of Inspiration awards presented by Canadian Business Chicks concluded this past weekend at the TELUS convention centre in Calgary, Ata. Eleven awards were handed out in categories from public service to arts and communications.
Prior to the awards ceremony, guests and attendees were treated by a market place with many vendors offering products, networking and marketing practices. For those who attended, they got to share the positive and exciting energy with all others with some bubbly, good conversation and the beautiful sounds of a jazz duet.
Projects
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Women of Inspiration Awards
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Are you a Woman of Inspiration or do you know someone who is?
Nominate a Woman 365 Days a Year!
Award Notifications begin January 1
A Woman of Inspiration is an extraordinary woman who leads by example, lives on purpose and inspires others to be more and do more. She is a modern-day hero, game changer, mover and shaker and role model who leads by example with courage, confidence, commitment, and integrity, empowers those around her, and makes an impact in her community and…Are you a Woman of Inspiration or do you know someone who is?
Nominate a Woman 365 Days a Year!
Award Notifications begin January 1
A Woman of Inspiration is an extraordinary woman who leads by example, lives on purpose and inspires others to be more and do more. She is a modern-day hero, game changer, mover and shaker and role model who leads by example with courage, confidence, commitment, and integrity, empowers those around her, and makes an impact in her community and around the globe.
Nominate a female role model making an impact in your local, national and global community!
Woman of Inspiration™️ Nomination Categories:
⭐️Advocate and Catalyst for Change Award
⭐️Lifetime Achievement Award
⭐️Millennial Leader Award
⭐️Difference Maker Award
⭐️Game Changer Award
⭐️Authentic Leader Award
⭐️Cultural Ambassador Award
⭐️Trailblazer (STEM) Award
⭐️Innovation Award
⭐️Mentorship Award
⭐️Unsung Hero Award
⭐️SupportHER Award* (Ally)
⭐️The Nest Award
⭐️Global Impact Award
⭐️Youth Excellence Award
⭐️Indigenous Leader Award
⭐️Rural Leader Award
⭐️Inspire Award
⭐️Diversity and Inclusiveness Award
⭐️Youth Excellence
See all Categories and to Nominate:
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Women of Inspiration - Women Driving Change
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Women of Inspiration™ – Women Driving Change Book
# 1 Best Seller on Amazon in three categories:
# 1 Business Management
# 1 Leadership in Business Management
#1 Motivation Self-Help Books
Buy Coffee Table Book - https://universal-womens-network.myshopify.com/
Buy eBook on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DPJTJZX?ref_=pe_3052080_397670860
@UniversalWomensNetwork @MonicaVKretschmer
#100WomenBook #WomenofInspiraiton #WomenDriveChange…Women of Inspiration™ – Women Driving Change Book
# 1 Best Seller on Amazon in three categories:
# 1 Business Management
# 1 Leadership in Business Management
#1 Motivation Self-Help Books
Buy Coffee Table Book - https://universal-womens-network.myshopify.com/
Buy eBook on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DPJTJZX?ref_=pe_3052080_397670860
@UniversalWomensNetwork @MonicaVKretschmer
#100WomenBook #WomenofInspiraiton #WomenDriveChange #SupportHER #UniversalWomensNetwork #UWNOther creatorsSee project
Honors & Awards
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2019 Business Leaders Award
Business in Calgary
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2019 UN SheInnovates Recipient
United Nations - SHEInnovates AB
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Alberta Flood Hero
Premier of Alberta
I'm very touched and humbled to have received this award....
"This past June, our province was hit by the worst flooding in our history, displacing 10,000 Albertans from their homes and businesses. From the early hours of the emergency, through the months of rebuilding and recovery, the strength of our communities and people has exemplified the spirit of Alberta.
The Alberta Heroes of the Flood program was created to recognize the truly extraordinary efforts of Albertans who stepped…I'm very touched and humbled to have received this award....
"This past June, our province was hit by the worst flooding in our history, displacing 10,000 Albertans from their homes and businesses. From the early hours of the emergency, through the months of rebuilding and recovery, the strength of our communities and people has exemplified the spirit of Alberta.
The Alberta Heroes of the Flood program was created to recognize the truly extraordinary efforts of Albertans who stepped up as the waters rose. When our province faced the worst, you reached out to help those who needed it most. I want to congratulate you as you have been nominated as a hero of the flood.
It is my honor to present you with an Official Hero of the Flood certificate in recognition of your outstanding service. Please accept my deepest and sincerest thanks for your incredible efforts. Your bravery, resilience and compassion is nothing short of extraordinary.
While there is still a lot of work ahead of us, with the support and inspiration from Albertans such as you, we will rebuild Alberta together - stronger and better than ever." - Alison Redford Premier of Alberta
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