Women and Wealth: From Insights to Impact

Insight to Impact—this event is a catalyst for advancing equity, empowering women with the knowledge and connections to make the best decisions for yourself and your loved ones.

Women are redefining wealth and leading the future of investing.
As the heart of families and key decision-makers in education, health, caregiving, and careers, women shape every facet of life. Women invest with purpose and intention. Through this educational session, we aim to strengthen the expertise you already bring, provide fresh insights, and further inspire you to champion equality, health, wellness, and financial growth.
Join us for open conversations about wealth in all its forms—financial, physical, and mental health. Our lineup of industry experts will share their journeys, impactful insights, and lived experiences to spark learning and inspiration.

Speakers include:
• Sophie Salcito – Wealth Advisor, Vancity
• Elise Gregg – Associate Portfolio Manager, Vancity Investment Management
• Rose Shawlee – Estate & Tax Lawyer
• Leisha Murphy – Family & Mediation Lawyer
• Lucy Ulmer – Health & Wellness expert (Holistic Approach to Perimenopause/Menopause)
We are also proud to host a Women's Business Expo featuring Vancity member entrepreneurs and leaders who are building businesses with purpose and impact. This is a celebration of women supporting women—fostering meaningful connections, growth, and community.

Shop local! The expo will run from 11:30am to 1pm to showcase their products and services so come support our local businesses!

Snacks and refreshments will be served, and each attendee will leave with a gift bag and be entered in a draw for prizes, including two $500 term deposit* grand prizes!

*contest rules apply

Info: Shop local! There will be an expo of Vancity women-led businesses on site. The expo will run from 11:30am to 1pm to showcase their products and services so come support our local businesses!

Info: From our 20s through our 60s and beyond, both our health and our finances evolve — sometimes in ways we don’t expect. Just as our bodies are dynamic and require different care at each stage, so too should our approach to health and wealth. Because without our health, wealth will never feel the same. Lucy’s perspective reminds us that caring for our bodies is one of the most powerful investments we can make in building lasting confidence and security.

In her session, Lucy will explore how our bodies change as we age, debunk common myths, and share practical strategies to keep health a priority at every stage of life.

Info: In this session, two dynamic financial experts will debunk some common myths around women and wealth. They will focus on empowering you to use these insights to create positive change and real impact in your life.

Topics will include: how to reduce anxiety around money; money habits formed in childhood; how to teach the young ones in our lives about money; how to navigate career growth, salary negotiations, balancing work and home, and parental leave; the value of a growth mindset; and how to set yourself on a good path for life financially.

Info: As women, we often face unique challenges in estate planning and family law. This session will explore how you can protect yourself and your loved ones in the areas that matter most. From legacy planning through Wills and trusts to Powers of Attorney and beneficiary designations. It’s about more than legal documents; it’s about protecting your voice, your legacy, and your loved ones. This isn’t just empowering, it’s essential.

Women as caregivers and decision-makers often carry the responsibility for healthcare choices, financial management, and family well-being. We’ll address the emotional and logistical weight of these roles, especially for those navigating the demands of the “sandwich generation.”

Protecting yourself begins with self-advocacy in legal and financial matters. Estate planning isn’t only about what happens after we’re gone; it’s about living with the security and assurance that your wishes will be honoured and your family cared for.

Host or Publisher Vancity