WeMB Client Spotlights

How is success defined?

Success looks different for every entrepreneur. Read some of the inspiring stories of women+ entrepreneurs in Manitoba, each of whom has had their own unique journey.

WeMB Client Spotlights

Where Flowers Become Colour: The Story of Masagana Flower Farm

The name Masagana itself means “abundant,” “prosperous,” and “bountiful” in Tagalog.

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Building More Than a Business—Building a Life: Emma Frailick | EKB Baking & Catering

Emma built her business to stay connected to her community, passion, and family—creating experiences through fresh, local Manitoba food.

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Making Space for Connection: Keisha Paul | One of Uno

Keisha Paul wears many hats as an entrepreneur: consultant, trainer, speaker, emcee, facilitator, and now owner of One of Uno, a retail menswear store

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Brightling Childcare Academy

How Two Sisters are Re-shaping Childcare in Winnipeg: Brightling Childcare Academy

Sisters Martina and Karolina founded Brightling Childcare Academy over 30 years ago and are leading the charge in innovation and quality of care.

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Mental Health Collective: Two Clinicians Reshaping Care in Winnipeg

Kyla Johnston and Natasha Smikles met as psychiatric nurses at Selkirk Mental Health Centre, where they learned they shared a passion for DBT.

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Building a Business on Friendship: EastCity Physiotherapy

Leah Bima and Krista Paulson built one of the most respected physiotherapy clinics in Winnipeg together, all while prioritizing their friendship.

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"WeMB just believed in me.   They were really able to give me clear direction and took me into realms that I never would have known about." - Shawna Balas, owner of SHE-Canada

Supporting Canadian Women Entrepreneurs – Shawna Balas

Shawna Balas, the founder of a groundbreaking Canadian business directory dedicated to empowering, connecting, and promoting women entrepreneurs.

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Sweet Connections: Honey Bunny Pastry Shop

Honey Bunny Pastry Shop’s charming interior reflects its name, inspired by owner Vira Vedmed’s nostalgia for childhood treats and memories of home.

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A pair of hand-crafted earrings with flat rectangle leather with green leaves on them, and several black circles with gold outlines dangling from them.

Healing Through Handicrafts: Anishinaabe Girl Designs

“Indigenous art is not just what you produce with your hands,” Shuana said. “it's the musicians, dancers, literature, and even DJs. Art is beyond just what you're actually producing, so we wanted to make space for that.”

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Leanne Ryan stands behind the register at Must Have Pockets with a grey pantsuit on the wall behind her surrounded by long trailing vines of a Pothos plant.

Must Have Pockets: Passion, Perseverance, and Style

Tailored mainly for women over 40, Must Have Pockets offers a welcoming shopping experience where Leanne makes sure her customers feel comfortable, secure, and enthusiastic about buying new clothes.

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Advising

Access free business advising from our team of experienced Business Advisors who will draw on their education, knowledge, and entrepreneurial expertise to guide and support you along your business journey.

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Financing

Looking to get your business off the ground? Need funding for the purchase of new equipment or upsizing your space? We have financing for that. Loans are available in any amount between $5,000 - $150,000.

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Training

We offer hands-on, highly interactive training and workshops on a variety of subjects to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to make your business a success.

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Networking

Our networking and professional development events provide all self-identifying women+ entrepreneurs with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and connect with the community.

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