Our Values
Our values guide how we show up, who we partner with, and how we design community and programs with care and accountability.
Make Your Mark invites members to bring these values to life through a simple, creative gesture—each handprint symbolizing individuality and collective growth.
Honouring
We honour lived experience, boundaries, and the diverse paths leaders take through growth and change.
Empowerment
We create spaces that support agency, voice, and shared leadership through connection and learning.
Resilience
We believe sustainable leadership is built through care, reflection, and support during moments of change.
Our Movement
HER Seat at the Table began as a community-led movement rooted in connection, shared experience, and the belief that leadership should not be navigated alone.
What started as intimate conversations has grown into a values-driven community that brings people together to learn, reflect, and lead with intention.
Our movement is guided by care, inclusion, and resilience—creating space for leaders to show up fully while supporting one another through change.
Community Rooted in Connection & Growth
HER Seat at the Table is a community where leaders are supported not just in moments of success, but through change, transition, and growth.
We create intentional spaces for connection, learning, and reflection. Recognizing that sustainable leadership requires care, clarity, and support over time.
Through community-led programming and funded initiatives, we expand access to the tools, conversations, and relationships leaders need to navigate evolving roles without burning out or going it alone.
Membership Designed for Your Leadership Journey
Each tier meets leaders at different stages — offering community, development, visibility, and impact as you rise.
Emerging Voice
Emerging Voices are women beginning to explore their confidence, visibility, and leadership, seeking community, connection, and growth.
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Monthly HER newsletter
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Volunteer opportunities
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Public events and select programs (pay-as-you-go)
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Full access to the HER WhatsApp community
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Unlimited monthly POP-IN sessions
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Four (4) AHA Series professional development sessions
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Introduction to an industry leader
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Private HER WhatsApp Group
Annual Membership
$250 CAD + applicable taxes
Empowered Leader
Empowered Leaders are women stepping into leadership with clarity, confidence, and a desire to contribute and uplift others.
Includes all Emerging Voice benefits, plus:
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10% discount on signature events
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Full access to all AHA Series sessions
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Exclusive gatherings and invite-only meetups
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Curated introductions
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Mentorship pairing
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Eligibility for speaking opportunities
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Community and social spotlights
Annual Membership
$450 CAD + applicable taxes
Legacy Builder
Legacy Builders are visionary leaders shaping long-term impact through mentorship, thought leadership, and strategic collaboration.
Includes all Empowered Leader benefits, plus:
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20% discount, VIP access to signature events
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Recognition as a HER Seat at the Table Legacy Member
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Priority access to collaboration, speaking, media, and partnerships
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Mastermind sessions and strategic roundtables
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Private Legacy WhatsApp group
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Transferable access to POP-IN or AHA Series sessions
Annual Membership
$1,000 CAD + applicable taxes
Leadership Spotlights
Stories and lived experiences from leaders who have shaped and been shaped by our community.
Click on each image to read the full spotlight about each leader.
Membership Designed for Your Leadership Journey
Each membership tier offers access to community, connection, and leadership spaces.
Supporting leaders at different stages of their journey.
Emerging Voice
Emerging Voice members are leaders beginning to explore connection, confidence, and community. This tier offers access to HER Seat at the Table spaces designed for learning, relationship-building, and shared experience.
• Monthly HER newsletter
• Invitations to volunteer opportunities, when available
• Access to community events and select experiences (pay-as-you-go, when applicable)
• Access to the HER Seat at the Table WhatsApp community
• Access to monthly POP-IN sessions
• Four (4) AHA Series professional development sessions
• Invitations to curated introductions, when there’s a strong fit and availability
• Private HER WhatsApp group
Annual Membership
$250 CAD + applicable taxes
Empowered Leader
Empowered Leaders are stepping more fully into their voice and influence, seeking deeper connection, contribution, and leadership growth within the community.
Includes all Emerging Voice access, plus:
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10% discount on select signature events
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Access to all AHA Series sessions
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Invitations to exclusive gatherings and invite-only meetups (when available)
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Curated introductions (when aligned and available)
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Access to mentorship pairing opportunities (subject to availability)
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Eligibility for speaking opportunities within HER Seat at the Table programming
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Community and social spotlights (editorial discretion)
Annual Membership
$450 CAD + applicable taxes
Legacy Builder
Legacy Builders are established leaders seeking to deepen their impact through strategic contribution, mentorship, and collaborative leadership within the HER Seat at the Table ecosystem.
Includes all Empowered Leader access, plus:
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20% discount on select signature events
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Recognition as a HER Seat at the Table Legacy Builder
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Priority consideration for collaboration, speaking, media, and partnership opportunities (when aligned and available)
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Access to mastermind-style conversations and strategic roundtables (by invitation)
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Private Legacy Builder WhatsApp group
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Transferable access to POP-IN or AHA Series sessions (as designated)
Annual Membership
$1,000 CAD + applicable taxes
Emerging Voices are women beginning to explore their confidence, visibility, and leadership, seeking community, connection, and growth.
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Monthly HER newsletter
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Volunteer opportunities
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Public events and select programs (pay-as-you-go)
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Full access to the HER WhatsApp community
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Unlimited monthly POP-IN sessions
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Four (4) AHA Series professional development sessions
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Introduction to an industry leader
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Private HER WhatsApp Group
Annual Membership
$250 CAD + applicable taxes
Community Built on Connection
A community-centered experience designed to cultivate meaningful, trust-based relationships.
HER Seat at the Table is built on connection with purpose. We focus on quality over quantity, creating spaces where relationships grow naturally through shared values, mutual respect, and aligned intention.
Rather than open networking or passive directories, we offer thoughtful, curated introductions that are grounded in trust and fit. When members seek a collaborator, mentor, or thought partner, we listen first and make connections when alignment is clear.
This approach protects the integrity of the community while supporting genuine collaboration that unfolds over time.
Real Experiences From Our Community
Perspectives shared by leaders who have participated in HER Seat at the Table and experienced the impact of these spaces.
The voices below reflect lived experiences from leaders who have joined our gatherings, conversations, and programs. Their reflections speak to the value of intentional connection, thoughtful facilitation, and spaces designed for honesty, growth, and shared learning.
These moments, shared in real time and real settings, offer a glimpse into how HER Seat at the Table supports leaders as they navigate growth, transition, and leadership in practice.
Pay It Forward Sponsors
Expanding Access. Creating Opportunity. Paying Impact Forward.
Pay It Forward Sponsors help remove financial barriers for leaders in transition while strengthening HER Seat at the Table programs and experiences. Their support expands access to learning, connection, and leadership spaces for those who may not otherwise be able to participate.
Pay It Forward contributions support:
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Sponsored access to community programs and leadership experiences
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The development of pilot initiatives focused on leadership sustainability and transition support
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Values-aligned gatherings rooted in learning, connection, and collective growth
This support operates alongside membership, allowing HER Seat at the Table to grow responsibly while expanding access beyond individual dues.
Sponsorship levels and engagement options are flexible and shaped by alignment, capacity, and shared impact goals.
Honouring Our Pay It Forward Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the leaders who have chosen to invest in expanding access and strengthening this community. Their contributions reflect a shared commitment to leadership rooted in care, connection, and long-term impact.
