Special Events
The 9th Annual Women of Influence Breakfast was held the morning of October 18, 2011 at TCU
Place, Saskatoon with over 300 students and members of the business community
eager to hear three women share their success stories. Dean Daphne Taras
welcomed guests on behalf of the Edwards School before President of Airline
Hotels & Resorts Co. Ltd. Betty Anne Latrace-Henderson, President & CEO
of the Saskatoon Health Region Maura Davies and Founder, President & CEO of
Fairway Divorce Solutions Karen Stewart each spoke on the rewards and challenges
of becoming women leaders.
“Too many times we, as women, are intimidated because it’s a man’s world,”
said Latrace-Henderson. “That’s not the case. I think we just have to find out
who we are.” She said she learned her best lessons when going through her
darkest times and is thankful for her strong family background. “I was very
blessed to have a strong self-confidence and with that, I don’t need to prove
things.”
Davies, who described her position with the Health Region as both exhausting
and satisfying, encouraged guests to “do what you love. Chances are you’ll be
good at it.” She said her proudest accomplishment has been raising a family.
“I’ve been very successful in my career but I have two wonderful boys and I’ve
been married for more than 40 years,” she said. “Being able to balance work and
home has been something I’m most proud of.”
Stewart also spoke to achieving a work-life balance. “You can be a mom; you
can be a successful business person; you can be a fabulous partner, daughter,
sister, friend,” she said. “You can have everything, but it requires absolute
laser-focus balance and laser-focus ruthlessness with time.” She added that
attitude can either be a top barrier or key to success. “Embrace your vision and
trust it but know that it’s going to be hard work,” she said. “If you put the
time and effort in and you do things smart, it does pay off.”
The date for the 2012 event is yet to be determined, but it is guaranteed to be a celebration since it will be the 10th Annual Breakfast! Stay tuned for future details.
Women of Influence Speakers 2011:
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Betty Anne Latrace-Henderson, BEd
- President, Airline Hotels & Resorts Co. Ltd.
- "The Benefits of Being a Woman Entrepreneur - Why Me?"
Maura Davies, BSc, BEd, MHSA, FCCHSE
- President & CEO, Saskatoon Health Region
- "Reflections from the Glass Ceiling"
Karen Stewart, BSc, MBA, RHU, CDFA, RFM
- Founder, President & CEO, Fairway Divorce Solutions
- "Embracing your Vision and Passion Regardless of the Fear...Blazing a Trail to International Success"
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Sponsors 2011:
- Comfort Pak Canada
- Dawn Watier Designs - Hair & Make-up Boutique
- Edwards MBA Program
- ICR Commercial Real Estate
- Lia Sophia Jewelry: Dianna Chen-Bitinsky
- Persephone Theatre
- Saskatchewan Blue Cross
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- TCU Place
- Tim Horton's Lawson Heights
- Tony Roma's Restaurants
- Trek 2000 Corporation
- U of S Bookstore
- West Wind Aviation
- Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence
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