Shoulders Back will officially be announced at the WWC and is open for registration. For more information on the conference, visit winnipegwomensconference.com.
The Winnipeg Women's Conference in March 2023 SUPPLIED PHOTOS
Ranging in price from $375 to $700, tickets for the event are an investment in self and community. At the time of the interview, there were already limited tickets remaining, and Thiessen expects the event to sell out as it did last year. Recognizing that the cost of admission may put the event out of reach for some, the WWC created a nominee program that provides sponsorships for women who may not otherwise be able to attend. Eight nominees were selected to participate in the conference at no cost in 2024. Thiessen describes the conference atmosphere as something that must be experienced to truly be understood.
“When you walk into that limestone building (the Winnipeg Art Gallery), it comes to life. It's buzzing with activity and this feeling of empowerment, like an internal vibration. People leave on a high. We're creating that environment for people to meet others to help drive them. I believe that fully, and we['ve] tried to surround ourselves with the best people, vendors, partners, and sponsors and hope that shines through in everything that we do,” she explains. Based on the success of the previous two conferences, Thiessen and the WWC team are validated in their continued efforts. The conference meets a demand for
working women, but Thiessen is already adapting that framework for a younger audience. “An aha moment came to me: Why do we wait until our 30s to do this? Why don't we do this in high school? We will officially announce an event called Shoulders Back at the conference - My mom always used to tell me to ‘stand up straight, shoulders back.' It will be a one-day event in October at the Concert Hall for grade 10 and 11 students. We are bringing the same guidance, empowerment and real-life skills in a high school format. Except the best part is, there's no cost for them.”
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