Lean In Vancouver

🤔 Curious about entrepreneurship? Thinking about starting something of your own? Running a side business alongside your 9-to-5 role? Or are you already growing and scaling an existing company?

No matter where you are on the journey, you're welcome to join us at the June 25 Women in Entrepreneurship circle coffee social in downtown Vancouver!

The BC Women in Entrepreneurship Circle was launched by Lean In Vancouver executive team in early 2026 to bring women together for open, supportive conversations about startups, innovation, and career growth.

This community is designed for women who want to learn from one another through shared experiences, meaningful connections, and honest conversations.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 25
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Vancouver (address will be shared with Circle members by email)

This gathering is free to attend. We simply ask that attendees purchase their own coffee upon arrival.

If you're already a member of the BC Women in Entrepreneurship Circle, keep an eye on your inbox for event details.

🔗 New to the Circle? Join for free using the link in bio, and we'll send you the event information by email.

We look forward to meeting you and hearing your story!

Looking for a supportive community to help you grow personally and professionally? 💫

Lean In Circles bring women together to connect, learn, share experiences, and support one another through every stage of their journey.

Whether you’re stepping into leadership, navigating a career transition, building capacity, or simply looking for meaningful connection - there’s a Circle for you.

Through regular virtual or in-person meetings, Circle members gain:
🙌 Supportive peer connection
🤝 Career and leadership growth
🫶 Honest conversations and shared learning
👏 Accountability and encouragement

Best of all, Circles are free to join and connect you with communities across Canada and around the world.

Swipe through to learn more →

Ready to find your Circle? Visit our website to explore available groups: https://www.leanincanada.com/join-a-circle/

What happens when women come together to support one another? Powerful things. 💪

Lean In Circles are more than networking groups - they’re spaces where women build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, navigate challenges together, and grow in their careers alongside a supportive community.

The impact speaks for itself:
✏️ 97% of women in Circles report learning or strengthening skills
✏️ 81% say being in a Circle helped their career
✏️ 94% experienced positive personal outcomes, including greater confidence and willingness to take risks
✏️ 98% of women in workplace Circles experienced positive change at work

Behind every statistic is a real person who felt more supported, more empowered, and more connected.

If you’ve been thinking about joining a Circle, this is your sign to take the next step. Swipe through to learn more about the impact of Circles →

Ready to find your community? Visit leanincanada.com/join-a-circle/

💫 Looking to join a Lean In Circle but not sure where to start? Here’s how:

1️⃣ Visit our website under Get Involved -> Join A Circle
2️⃣ Search by location, company, or interests
3️⃣ Request to join a Circle that aligns with your goals
4️⃣ Connect and support each other through meaningful conversations 💫

Lean In Circles are small groups of women who meet regularly to build confidence, share advice, develop leadership skills, and create community. Whether you’re navigating career growth, returning to work, or simply looking for connection - there’s a Circle for you.

Ready to find your people?
Join a Circle today through https://www.leanincanada.com/join-a-circle/

We’re still buzzing with excitement after our Women in Entrepreneurship event last week. 💫

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this evening so special. The energy in the room - sparked by our incredible speakers and engaged audience - was truly unforgettable.

To our amazing panelists: thank you for sharing your time, experiences, and insights into the entrepreneurial journey.

To our dedicated volunteers: this event wouldn’t have been possible without you. Your hard work behind the scenes created such a meaningful and seamless experience for everyone.

To our partners at Vancouver Startup Week and Convergence: we are so grateful for your support and collaboration - and we’re excited for what’s ahead in the future

And to our community: thank you for showing up, making connections, and being open to new ideas. It was wonderful to re-connect with familiar faces and welcome new ones into the Lean In Vancouver network.

📩 Want to join us next time? Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events: https://www.leanincanada.com/join-our-networks

📢 Lean In Vancouver is growing! We are looking for:

🌟 Copywriter – to help us tell powerful stories and create engaging content for our community.
🌟 Events Team Co-Lead – to co-own the events strategy, timelines, and delivery.
🌟 Circles Co-Lead – to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where members can connect.

These are volunteer team roles that offer the chance to build skills, connections, and community - while making a meaningful difference.

For more details on responsibilities and applications check out our volunteers page (under Vancouver Network): https://leanincanada.com/volunteers/

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post with them or tag them in the comments below. 👇

Join us in shaping the future of Lean In Vancouver!

We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible moderator for our SOLD OUT Women in Entrepreneurship event on April 30th 🎉

Meet Mikayla Stewart - a multi-venture entrepreneur and technical leader who has supported 75+ pre-Series A startups in raising over $150M through her consulting practice, Atono. As Co-Founder & CTO of Athena Collective, she’s built and scaled a platform dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs alongside her Co-Founder, Sarah Bundy.

With a background in International Relations (Security & Strategy), Mikayla brings a sharp, analytical perspective to startup growth, product development, and building sustainable businesses - all from her home base in Vancouver, BC.

We can’t wait for the insights, energy, and depth she’ll bring to this event hosted in partnership with Vancouver Startup Week 💫

📩 Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear about future events: https://leanincanada.com/membership/

📣 Our Women in Entrepreneurship event on April 30th is now SOLD OUT!

This event is hosted in partnership with Vancouver Startup Week and will feature an exciting panel of women entrepreneurs, founders, and experts.

Thank you to everyone who registered, we cannot wait to see you next week.

📧 Make sure to follow us and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear when we announce our future events: https://leanincanada.com/membership/

🌟 We’re excited to feature Shabnam Saeiarasi, Client Partner at BDC as the third speaker at our upcoming Women in Entrepreneurship event.

A trusted advisor to Canadian entrepreneurs, Shabnam works closely with business leaders to unlock growth, build resilience, and navigate succession and exit planning.

Known for her practical, empathetic approach, Shabnam brings real-world insight into topics like access to capital, managing disruption, and choosing the right financing mix for evolving business needs.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from her and connect with a community of women founders and leaders.

💡 Join us on April 30th at Convergence for our Women Entrepreneurship event hosted in partnership with Vancouver Startup Week: https://lnkd.in/evUYD5SZ

💫 Meet one of our inspiring speakers for Women in Entrepreneurship 💫

Dr. Sherry Zhao is the Founder & CEO of Kalino Bio, a Vancouver-based biotech company revolutionizing pet health. With a PhD in Chemistry and experience in pharmaceutical development at Genentech, Dr. Zhao combines deep scientific expertise with sharp business leadership to drive innovation in animal health.

Before launching Kalino Bio, she served as Regional Director at Mitacs, where she scaled business development teams and secured major government contracts. Today, she’s leading Kalino Bio through animal studies following a successful oversubscribed founding round.

Sherry is also a UBC Young Alumni Award recipient, serves on the board of the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum, contributes to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, and teaches AI applications at Simon Fraser University. Her journey - from Peking University to building a thriving company in BC - is a testament to resilience, vision, and giving back to the community that shaped her.

🎟️ Don’t miss the chance to hear her story and insights live on April 30th: https://lnkd.in/evUYD5SZ