Mindfully grow yourself, your business and your community.

A group mastermind for female-identifying business owners, professionals & visionary creatives.

Presented by The Winnipeg Women’s Community and The Mindful Boss Academy.

does this sound familiar?

You’ve spun your biz tires for too long now on your own.

And you’re ready for 2025 to be the year of Your UpLevel.

DO YOU…

  • Feel overwhelmed with how to grow your business?

  • Loose sleep over what the next year might look like?

  • Sit down and wish you had someone to talk to about what to do next?

ARE YOU…

  • Lonely on your business journey?

  • Looking to increase your impact, income and overall quality of life?

  • Willing to embrace the messy, uncomfortable actions it may take for you to reach your next level?

WILL YOU…

  • Continue to feel stuck and battle things out on your own?

  • Or will you take the next step towards your dreams?

Here’s the truth… Business grows at the speed of relationships.

Your success in business is an alliance between internal growth (that’s both you as a person and your business development plan) & building strong, external relationships with those in your community.

That’s where we come in.

The Alliance is a year-long business and personal growth journey.

Here’s what’s included along the way:

monthly mastermind meetings

Each month we meet to work through our yearly plan. Sessions are structured and are focused towards your business growth and development. This is your opportunity for accountability, strategy and connection with those in similar levels of business.

And yesss - a gourmet meal is fully included within the cost of your membership!

curated experiences

As part of The Alliance, you are granted a complimentary membership to the Winnipeg Women’s Community. Not only will you be granted access to all WWC events, but also to Alliance member-only curated retreats and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

Think: yoga retreats, fine dining experiences, speakers on business and social issues, etc.

executive coaching
(premium or add-on)

While there are streams of The Alliance that grant you quarterly 1:1 coaching sessions, all members have the opportunity to book a personalized executive coaching session with Melissa at a discounted rate. You can also choose to upgrade at any time.

Go deeper into your emotional health, mindset and belief systems for the ultimate uplevel.

Plus a whole host of other juicy bonuses!

As a valued member of The Alliance we are happy to offer you a variety of additional services, products and experiences that will enhance your growth as a business owner and individual.

In addition, all members will receive a welcome gift upon signing.

  • All members will be gifted either a complimentary or discounted General Ticket to this year’s conference.

    Learn more about the conference here.

  • Our monthly meetings are structured around a custom designed planner specifically for The Alliance program. You will receive both a hardcopy version and the ability to download yours electronically.

    All members are expected to bring their planner to the monthly meeting, as well as implement its use into their weekly tasks as part of the program.

  • All Alliance resources, member roster and meeting/event information will be stored within our online client portal.

    You will also receive a link to join our group chat on Voxer, where we bounce ideas, issues and challenges encountered in between our scheduled meetings.

Meet the Founders

Inspired by a shared desire for deep connection, building strong communities and ongoing personal growth, The Alliance Founders are committed to creating experiences for women in business that are psychologically safe, intellectually nourishing and thoroughly expansive.

  • Christine is the Founder and Visionary behind the Winnipeg Women's Conference and the Winnipeg Women's Community. The Conference is a two-day event in Winnipeg and the largest in the prairies bringing the Winnipeg Art Gallery to life with inspiring stories, speakers and connections. Out of the Conference there was a greater need for meaningful connections, personal and professional growth and thus came to life the Community. A place where identifying-females can come together in a variety of ways to build those meaningful connections.

    Christine thrives in a community setting: putting on the events, meeting new people and having great conversations!

    Married and mommy to two little ones, Christine understands the challenges that come with running a business, managing a household and having a life filled with purpose. She enjoys reading, cooking, entertaining and spending her summers at the lake.

  • As a certified life coach, MBA-educated business owner and former corporate management consultant, Melissa brings over 20 years of experience working in both the public and private sector, with organizations ranging in employee counts of 1 to 10,000+.

    Whether you run your own business, work within or lead an organization, or identify as the leader of your household — Melissa believes you deserve to feel joy, ease and a sense of balance as you chase your purpose.

    In addition to life and business coaching, Melissa is a passionate facilitator of healing circles, workshops, and retreats. She holds a deep reverence for the divine feminine and transformative power of women gathering in safe spaces.

    Mama to two littles and married to a fellow business owner, she deeply understands the nuances of the female entrepreneur. In her free time you will find her outside – at the cottage, out for a walk, sipping a glass of red alongside a great read, or creating bouquets from the flowers her husband grows for her.

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The Alliance: UpLevel

A foundational level for women running businesses that are less than two to five years old. Ideal for startups, creatives, side hustles and those looking to UpLevel their current results.

    • Welcome Gift

    • Monthly Group Round-Table Meeting With Breakfast at The Wood Tavern

    • Exclusive Curated Speakers & Social Events

    • Custom Designed Yearly Planner

    • Online Member Portal & Group Chat

    • Winnipeg Women's Community Membership

    • Discounted 2025 Winnipeg Women's Conference Ticket

    • Private coaching add-ons available (additional charges apply)

    $2000 + GST
    Or 4 payments of $575 + GST

  • Upgrade to the Premium Level and receive all of the above PLUS four quarterly 90-minute executive coaching calls with Melissa and ongoing private voice-note support.

    $3000 + GST
    Or 4 payments of $825 + GST

The Alliance: Elevate

For women owning businesses greater than five years old or are employed professionally and are earning between 6-7 figures. You are truly ready to Elevate your experience of life and work.

    • Welcome Gift

    • Monthly Group Round-Table Meeting With Lunch at 529 Wellington

    • Exclusive Curated Speakers & Social Events

    • Custom Designed Yearly Planner

    • Online Member Portal & Group Chat

    • Winnipeg Women's Community Membership

    • Free 2025 Winnipeg Women's Conference Ticket

    • Private coaching add-ons available (additional charges apply)

    $3000 + GST
    Or 4 payments of $825 + GST

  • Upgrade to the Premium Level and receive all of the above PLUS four quarterly 90-minute executive coaching calls with Melissa and ongoing private voice-note support.

    $4000 + GST
    Or 4 payments of $1050 + GST

👀 Hear From Our Combined Communities 👀

  • Melissa raises women up by giving us a sense of empowerment to challenge the status quo of being underpaid and undervalued.

    Psychotherapist, Mindful Boss Academy 1:1 Client

  • The networking opportunities within this community are providing a platform to build empowering connections that go beyond the conventional business circles. These connections have not only supported my professional career but have also played a significant role in my personal growth journey.

    Member, Winnipeg Women’s Community

  • Please have another one. I have a girlfriend I need to bring, plus I'd do this a million times over!

    Retreat Guest, Mindful Boss Academy

  • I have met and become friends with some truly special women. I have been encouraged and supported through this opportunity to always go for it. The events and resources that have been provided to us have been thoughtfully curated to the different needs you may have as a seasoned woman in business to those of us who are just starting.

    Member, Winnipeg Women’s Community

  • Melissa always came to our meetings extremely prepared and ready to ask me thought-provoking questions to move the needle forward in my business and life. She had an abundance of knowledge and resources ready at her fingertips for every problem that I came up against.

    Dietician, Mindful Boss Academy 1:1 Client

  • I left feeling like I was floating. Only comment I have is that I'd do it again and recommend to friends.

    Retreat Guest, Mindful Boss Academy

  • My biggest take away from my work with Melissa is that healthy self-care routines and positive self-talk are a crucial part of running a successful business.

    Tattoo Artist, Mindful Boss Academy 1:1 Client

A place to belong.

Whether you identify as an executive, professional (finance, law, and so on) or business owner, there is a place for you within The Alliance.

All cohorts will be established so that those in similar stages of business are sitting around the same table.

The Alliance embraces a community over competition mentality, so there will be similar businesses and services connecting throughout the larger group. Members are encouraged to collaborate and develop relationships within, and outside of, The Alliance.

We do not expect you to undergo an interview to belong, but should you wish to discuss membership with one of our Founders privately, please reach out here.

Check Out What’s Coming Up Next…

  • April Meetings

    APRIL 2025

    Quarter 2, Session 1. Breakfast/Lunch and structured meeting. Members will work through their yearly plan and provide their monthly update.

  • May Meetings

    MAY 2025

    Quarter 2, Session 2. Breakfast/Lunch and structured meeting. Members will present their yearly plan and provide their monthly update.

  • Summer Retreat

    JUNE 2025

    A private member retreat at a beautiful location just outside of Winnipeg. Time to reset, relax and recalibrate as a group for the summer ahead.

FAQs

  • We meet according to a set schedule that allows for predictability each month. For instance, your lunch could be scheduled on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:00-3:00pm.

  • We meet once a month for our structured lunch meeting. While emergencies can happen to anyone (and we will accommodate), members are expected to attend each meeting to maintain the integrity of the program.

    Additional member events are always optional but highly encouraged! The WWC Membership events are an excellent opportunity to network outside of The Alliance.

  • When you choose your stream of The Alliance you will be asked to fill out a few basic questions on our checkout page. This “application” is simply a chance to get to know you a bit better and to decide member placement within the cohorts.

    If you choose the Premium stream, you will be emailed separately about booking your 1:1 quarterly sessions.

  • You are a female-identifying entrepreneur or professional seeking deep connection and growth within your business and yourself. You embrace living with intention and seek to impact the world in a way that only you can. You know that building a successful business encompasses both strategy AND execution, and that both feel better when surrounded by like-minds and open hearts.

  • No. Because this is a living and breathing program, your participation is anticipated throughout the duration of the year.

    While this is a 12-month commitment, you are still welcome to pay by the quarter. All payments are non-refundable except under extenuating circumstances, which would be considered on a case by case basis.

  • Of course! If you find a natural fit among our membership we encourage everyone to adapt the mindset of collaboration over competition. All collaborations are your own to manage, and member-to-member referrals are not tracked in any way.

  • If you have chosen the Premium stream of The Alliance, you will have access to a 90-minute 1:1 session each quarter. These sessions will be arranged upon entry into The Alliance.

    General stream Alliance members will also have access to book one-off sessions with Melissa once inside the member portal.

    Typically Melissa sees clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during daytime hours.

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