“The network of incredibly smart and well-connected supporters, collaborators, and impact advisors we’ve met and learned from through The Forum has allowed us to create a successful, first-of-its-kind business and business model. Without the Forum's support, we would not have such a great network to draw from, and we would have likely paid many thousands for advising and consulting that we've been able to get for free or very approachable course costs. It’s made us feel like someone's got our back.”

- Carla Smith, Rolla Skate Club

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“I've grown a lot both personally and professionally from my experience with The Forum. It's allowed me to expand my network to make connections that have fostered into amazing collaborations, and given me a new sense of confidence and identity as a woman entrepreneur. The Forum has guided my journey in a positive direction.“

- Melody Lim, Mala the Brand

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“I’ve been involved in The Forum community since 2014! I have done E-Series twice and have had three WONDERFUL mentors. I am excited to return the many, many favours as a mentor one day soon.”

- Catherine Roscoe Barr, The Life Delicious

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“I participated in The Forum’s mentorship programming before my last maternity leave. I have often found the entrepreneurial journey to be lonely, but chatting through my business challenges and growth with my mentor Anisa has been invaluable. I also participated in E-Series and I found it very inspiring to learn from the presenters and meet the women I did in our virtual breakout rooms.”

- Mandy King, HEAL Wellness Inc.

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“I was so impressed and instantly knew I needed to get more involved [with the community] when I attended The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale. Since then, I’ve applied to the program and joined The Forum Founder’s Circle.”

- Amberly Donnelly, Plain Jane Skinbar

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“I’ve been involved [with The Forum] in various ways since 2011—as a community member, mentee, mentor, E-Series alumna, and sponsor. I have built relationships and connections that have lasted to this day and have learned so much through the mentorship opportunities and women I met through networking. I'm still in touch with my E-Series cohort and learned so much from my time in that program. I still reference nuggets of information today!“

- Christine Pilkington, Crisp Media Inc.

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