International Women's Day 2022
In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, we asked our 17th Ave businesses to tell us about the women that work behind the scenes and keep things running for their businesses throughout the year. Check out all the amazing women on their teams.
Ten Degrees Chocolate
Who would you like to feature for International Women’s Day? Each of the amazing female staff at Ten Degrees Chocolate!
What is her role on your team/staff? Agnes Szabone Somogyi – baker, pastry chef, culinary chef; Michelle Scott and Bianca Khan – owners; Olivia – Chocolatier, Alianna – pastry chef; Tammy-Lynn – front of the house.
What do you want our audience to know about this exceptional woman? The staff all bring their own unique flavour to the team and provide amazing European flair to our bistro. We are so fortunate to have these inspirational women be a part of our team and we continue to support their creativity at Ten Degrees Chocolate.
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Who would you like to feature for International Women’s Day? Tia McCurdy
What is her role on your team/staff? Tailor
What do you want our audience to know about this exceptional woman? Tia is an integral part of our team. She excels at all she puts her mind to and has become a vital resource for our customers. No tailoring job is too big or too small for Tia. She always wants to make sure our guests leave happy and with exactly what they were hoping for. Not only is she exceptional at her job, but she is always finding ways to support the local community, and our most at-risk community members by creating fun and engaging event ideas for all members of our community to take part in. We can’t wait to see what this amazing woman can accomplish next!
Prairie Therapy
Who would you like to feature for International Women’s Day? We have an amazing team of women here! Myself (co-owner, Osteopathic Manual Therapist), Dr. Lani Pickering (TCM, Acupuncture) Melissa Witzaney (Athletic Therapist), Morgan Mills (Athletic Therapist), Jamie Brims (Pelvic Health Physiotherapist), Alisha Datoo (Mental Health Practitioner), Christina Appave (TCM, Massage Therapist), Jessica Reinbolt (Athletic Therapist), Majlis Theander (Athletic Therapist)
What do you want our audience to know about this exceptional woman? I am so proud of our team of women here at Prairie. Each one brings something special to our team. They all have a true passion for their craft, and I am proud to work with them.
Mount Royal Village Family Chiropractic Massage Acupuncture
Who would you like to feature for International Women’s Day? Sydney Pimiskern & Magiyony Garcia
What is her role on your team/staff? Doctor of Acupuncture & Massage Therapist
Why did you select this woman to be featured? What do you want our audience to know about this exceptional woman? Sydney is a young, beautiful and bright professional who helps so many people and brings so much joy to every day of your life. Magy is an amazing soul and great massage therapist. Her hands healed so many people. The kindest person I have ever met.
Calcutta Cricket Club
Who would you like to feature for International Women’s Day? Dréa Philip
What is her role on your team/staff? General Manager of Calcutta Cricket Club
Why did you select this woman to be featured? What do you want our audience to know about this exceptional woman? Dréa is a force of nature! Starting at CCC as a server in 2018, she worked her way up to general manager and now leads the team with class! Dréa is never afraid to roll up her sleeves when needed to make sure a night goes well. We’re lucky to have her!
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Who would you like to feature for International Women’s Day? Claire Harris
What is her role on your team/staff? Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Why did you select this woman to be featured? What do you want our audience to know about this exceptional woman? If you are looking for the sweetest, most compassionate person on all of 17th Ave, look no further than Claire Harris! Claire is one of the leading pelvic health physiotherapists in Calgary (although I’m biased). Claire is one of those rare humans that absolutely anyone could meet and then walk away with a smile on their face. Her caring nature, kindness, and empathy extends beyond just treating her clients, but to any interaction with fellow colleagues, and anyone else who crosses her path. She’s more than pure heart though – Claire has the patience to sit with you to help solve a problem you’ve been puzzling over or offer a new perspective. She puts the “C” in “collaboration” (and also in “caring” and “compassion”). I wanted to nominate Claire because she sets an incredible example on how to be a beyond-exceptional human and I feel she deserves to be celebrated and recognized for the wonderful woman that she is!