WOWSA
Connecting Professional Women in
Wellington and Saugeen Area
WOWSA brings women entrepreneurs and professionals together to connect, learn, and grow. Our events blend meaningful networking with practical speakers, panels, and workshops designed to fit real life and busy schedules. You’ll find a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where collaboration happens naturally, and you leave feeling energized, supported, and more connected in your business journey.
Founded in September 2009, WOWSA began when women from the Town of Minto and the Township of Wellington North came together to create a network dedicated to supporting women in business. Since then, WOWSA has grown to include the Town of Hanover, the Municipality of Brockton, and the Municipality of South Bruce, strengthening connections across the Wellington Saugeen area. In 2022, WOWSA became a program of Saugeen Connects, delivered in partnership with the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). Saugeen Connects focuses on four pillars—youth, women, succession, and workforce—supporting business start-ups, growth and succession planning, strengthening workforce development through
employer and talent supports, and welcoming newcomers to the region as residents, workers, entrepreneurs, business owners, investors.
Together, WOWSA and Saugeen Connects continue to create opportunities, build connections, and empower women in business throughout the Wellington Saugeen area.
Thank You For Joining Us For.....
Wellness Day
Thank you to everyone who joined us for WOWSA's Wellness Day!
It was a wonderful day of learning, connection, inspiration, and self-care.
A heartfelt thank you to our venue host, Violets In The Barn, and to May's Cafe for the delicious catering.
A special thank you to our incredible speakers:
✨ Melanie Needham
🌿 Heather Reeves
💡 Ashley Kirkpatrick
💜 Jennifer Dunsmoor
🌸 Megan Timmins
🌟 Nelda Rodillo
We are grateful for the knowledge, experiences, and inspiration you shared with our attendees.
Special thanks to our event sponsors, ReNew Real Estate Team, LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre, and the Town of Minto and Wellington North for helping make this event possible.
And most importantly, thank you to all the amazing women who attended and made the day so special. We hope you left feeling refreshed, inspired, and empowered!
Meet Ashley Kirkpatrick
Ashley Kirkpatrick is the owner of Luna Soul Collective in Palmerston, Ontario, a wellness studio rooted in gentle, embodied practices that support nervous system regulation and emotional well-being.
As a certified yoga teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, and breathwork practitioner, Ashley creates safe, supportive spaces where individuals can slow down, release tension, and reconnect with themselves.
Her work is centered on helping people move out of stress and overwhelm into a more grounded, regulated state, through simple, accessible practices that meet them exactly where they are.
Connect with her practice and community using the below links:
Link: https://www.lunasoulcollective.com
To register for one on one reiki and breathwork sessions
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558493231604
Our Event
Testimonials
See what our WOWSA guests had to say about their experience — the energy, the magic, and the moments that made it unforgettable.
Nicole Fritz
WOWSA's Headshots & Facial Scrubs
Wonderful night, enjoyed meeting new people.
Luanne
WOWSA's Headshots & Facial Scrubs
Essentially Lavender was an amazing locatin for Headshots & Facial Scrubs. Wonderful opportunity to meet new people too!
Chantale Blair
Time Savers for Busy Women
1st time and I truly enjoyed myself!
Cheryl Horrigan
WOWSA's Women Owned Business Tour
Great way to check out a small town you normally just drive through.
Lots of great local owned small business shops. Support local.
Lindsay McLean
Time Savers for Busy Women
WOWSA is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded women. Every time I attend an event I gain valuable knowledge. The team does an excellent job. Thank you.
Rebecca Grierson
Time Savers for Busy Women
The WOWSA events are practical and encouraging. I love hearing other women business owners describe what they're doing as they figure out their entrepreneurial journey!
S. Kinlin
Girls That Golf
I love attending WOWSA events to meet other local women in business. Together we can accomplish so much!
Brandy Rutherford
Girls That Golf
Great event to get together for a fun activity that wasn't business focused - unwind and enjoy.
Brenda Lee
Wellness Day
Such a beautiful experience meeting everyday women that struggle and accomplish life to its fullest. Learning and taking care of yourself is ok - great job ladies.
Janna
Wellness Day
Real women in your community making and driving change. This is my second WOWSA event and I can't wait for the next one! These women actually care and it feels incredible.
Rebecca Schenk
Wellness Day
A great day and uplifting experience!
Brittany Edgar
Wellness Day
I enjoyed taking time out of my busy schedule to spend time relaxing, connecting and enjoyed learning with others.
Women of Wellington Saugeen Area (WOWSA) inspires, empowers, and connects women in business in the County of Wellington and Saugeen River region, Ontario. Our mission is to provide training and networking events, fostering a supportive community for women to reach their full potential and contribute to their professional growth and success.
If you would like to sign up for our newsletter, email info@wowsa.ca
Sponsor A WOWSA Event In Your Community!
Secure your exclusive sponsorship of a single WOWSA event for $350.
Your sponsorship includes:
- Two (2) tickets to your sponsored event ($40 value)
- Logo placement and links to your website in all event marketing materials, including WOWSA website, newsletter (2x) and on Facebook (4x)
- Recognition at event by WOWSA committee
- Opportunity to speak at event on related business or promotional topics
- Opportunity to place signage and/or distribute promotional materials to attendees during event
WOWSA’s Reach
- 25+ average attendees per event
- 650+ Facebook Page Likes
- 400+ E-Newsletter Subscribers
- Affiliation with local Chambers of Commerce and BIAs.
Our Mandate
The mandate of the Women of Wellington Saugeen Area is to give guidance and input related to business, by:
- encouraging leadership and innovation.
- facilitating networking and information exchange.
- serving as a sounding board for ideas and actions.
- offering events, workshops and seminars at a low cost.
Committee Members
- April Marshall, Economic Development Manager, Town of Hanover
- Rose Austin, General Manager, Saugeen Economic Development Corporation
- Rhonda Niesen, Municipality of South Bruce
- Heather Reeves, Renew Life Therapies & Yoga, Mount Forest
- Robyn Mulder, Economic Development Officer, Township of Wellington North
- Belinda Wick-Graham, Director of Economic and Community Development, Town of Minto
- Heather Watterworth, Creative Worth/Minto Chamber of Commerce
- Esperanza (Espe) Eusebio, Yoga Barn, Hanover Chamber of Commerce
Our Principals
- We provide inclusive engagement. We engage business women in ways that cross promote and build shared understanding and empathy.
- We value and celebrate the energy and capacity of the business community at the grassroots level.
- We balance a commitment to dialogue that generates new understanding and builds relationships with advancing concrete plans and actions.
Sponsor An Event
Secure your exclusive sponsorship of a single WOWSA event for $350.
Your sponsorship includes:
- Two (2) tickets to your sponsored event (valued at $40)
- Logo placement and links to your website in all event marketing materials, including WOWSA website, newsletter (2x) and on Facebook (4x)
- Recognition at event by WOWSA committee
- Opportunity to speak at event on related business or promotional topics
- Opportunity to place signage and/or distribute promotional materials to attendees during event