Power of Women United

What happens when a group of women entrepreneurs start talking about their experiences as business women? Well, they start sharing some of their trials, their successes and what kept them going to achieve their goals.

Lia Bandola and Tina Dezsi co-founders of Power of Women Exchange, a networking and mentoring group for women entrepreneurs kept hearing the stories told by many of their members. Then they got an idea of their own. Why not co-author a book with some of their members in order to share and inspire others? So that is exactly what they set out to do.

Twenty two women were chosen to contribute their stories to the book. A special launch event took place at the new McNally Robinson book store in the Don Mills Plaza in Toronto on June 17th.

“About 500 people attended and books almost flew off the shelf,” commented Ellie Tureck, Tina’s mom and business partner in T&E Health Pros.

The event was awe inspiring in itself as the co-authors of the book, all dressed in elegant black suits walked down the central spiral staircase pausing to each reach a passage from their chapter in the book, called Power of Women United. There was standing room only and yet a hush so quiet that each author’s voice carried over the crowd. It was an inspiring event!

Astoria Magazine was there to cover the event. Have a look at the Flickr Slide Show.

Learn More about these incredible women!

Lia Bandola, 'Identity Crisis – One Gal’s Story'
"It is through Lia's personal life that she has learned and practiced effective communication, understanding human nature and living harmoniously with others."

Tina Dezsi  'Who am I to Win Business Person of Year…?'
-"Tina has a soft spot in her heart for new business start ups because of her own experience and struggles with starting her companies. She believes in supporting new business owners to feed the passion that will drive them to success."

Deborah Van Pelt
'Down to Earth Girl'

Stefanie Antunes
'Life is Speaking. Are You Listening?'

Darcelle Runciman
'Baby Steps to Personal Power and Success'

Corey McCusker
'Put Your Mind to It'
 

Yvette Maxwell
'Spirit is Everything'
 

Carla Segato
'The Pixie Dust Factor'
 

Joanne Ferns
'Capitalize Your Value'
 

Rose-Anne Kumpunen
'I’ve Always had A Lot of Confidence — NOT!'

Amanda Willett
'Confidence is Contagious' -
 

Heather Pardon
'Be a Wild Daisy'
 

Lianne Harris Racioppo
'On Bacon and Eggs, Boats and Waves'
"So what do you do when you have an appreciation of History, Latin and the Fine Arts?"

Marianne Ford
'Direct Connections'

Denise Franklin
'The Keeper Inside Me'
 

Valerie Dee
'Ignorance on Fire'
 

Marlene Marco
'Suited For Success'
 

Azure Campbell
'Mad About Technology'

Tracy Donnelly
'It’s More than Just a Sign on the Lawn. It’s Called “Making Friends”'
 

Shirley Bankey
'Starting Over –and Over – and Over Again'
 

Linda Cattelan
'Inside/Out: Corporate to Courageous'
 

Irene Anderson
'Spending the Sixpence: an Introvert’s Guide to Networking' 

To purchase copies of The Power of Women United online go to their website, or visit McNally Robinson Bookstores near you.