🌿 It’s time to choose YOU. 🌿 Life can be overwhelming, but your peace of mind matters too. Join us for our Monthly Meditation Program inside the WICEI Digital School as we begin Month 1: Finding Calm Within – Releasing Stress & Reconnecting With Yourself. Over four weeks, you’ll learn how to: ✨ Reduce stress and mental overwhelm ✨ Feel calmer and more emotionally balanced ✨ Improve self-awareness and mindfulness ✨ Build a simple, sustainable meditation practice ✨ Develop healthier ways to manage life’s challenges 🗓 Every Thursday 🕣 8:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM MT 📍 Venue: WICEI Digital School Starting 13th August and running all through the month. This is your opportunity to pause, breathe, heal, and reconnect with yourself in a safe and supportive community.

💰 Funding Opportunity for Ontario Entrepreneurs: Starter Company Plus Grant Are you an entrepreneur in Ontario looking to start, grow, or expand your business? Here’s a funding opportunity you don’t want to miss! 🌟 What is the Starter Company Plus Program? The Starter Company Plus Program is a Government of Ontario–funded initiative delivered through local Small Business Enterprise Centres and economic development organizations across Ontario. The program is designed to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses by providing: ✅ Business training and workshops ✅ One-on-one mentorship from experienced business advisors ✅ Support in developing a strong business plan ✅ Networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs ✅ The opportunity to pitch for a non-repayable grant of up to $5,000 to help start or grow your business. (Ontario) 📍 Who Can Apply? Eligibility varies slightly by city or region, but many programs require applicants to: • Be 18 years or older • Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (some municipalities may have additional requirements) • Own or be starting a business in the region offering the program • Commit to participating in the required training and mentorship • Prepare and present a business plan or business pitch • Meet any local eligibility requirements set by your municipality. (City of Toronto) 📚 Training Depending on your city or region, the program may include several weeks of business training covering topics such as: • Business Planning • Marketing • Financial Management • Pricing • Sales • Cash Flow • Branding • Customer Acquisition • Legal Basics for Small Businesses Many municipalities deliver the training over several weeks before participants submit their business plans and pitch for funding. (Kingston Economic Development)

My win today wasn’t just hosting our first Digital School session. It was seeing a vision become reality. Months of planning, conversations, ideas, teamwork, and prayer led to this moment. Watching women show up ready to learn reminded me that every effort behind the scenes is worth it. I’m grateful to be part of something that’s creating opportunities and building community for women across Canada. On to the next milestone. 💜

🎉 What a way to begin! Today, we successfully held the very first live session inside the WICEI Digital School, and what an incredible start it was! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, asked thoughtful questions, shared insights, and made our inaugural session so engaging. A special appreciation to our facilitator, Faith Oloruntoba, for generously sharing practical knowledge on accessing grant opportunities in Canada. Your expertise has equipped many women to think differently about funding their ideas and organizations. If you missed the live session, don’t worry! The recording is now available right here. Take some time to watch, learn, and share your biggest takeaway in the comments. This is just the beginning. Here’s to many more conversations, connections, and opportunities to learn and grow together. Welcome to the WICEI Digital School. 💜 Together, We Empower. Together, We Rise. 🇨🇦✨