Soar to Success May2021

discussion. The WSA Facebook Group has become a gathering place, similar to the water cooler, where WSA members can connect, collaborate, share resources and information. The job is not over. Gail has a vision to continue to reach more women globally. “One of our big initiatives is to create more experiences within WSA. We are designing new programs for launch that will offer even more help, support and visibility for women business owners.” Gail resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. During the 2020 COVID quarantine Gail learned about boating, joined a boating club, and now spends a great deal of time on the water. She also enjoys gardening and trips to nearby Whistler to get back to nature. Gail realized early on that women speakers, authors and experts want and need to communicate with others and to share experiences, knowledge, success and failures. They need more visibility and platform to get their message out to reach more people. Women Speakers Association vision is to help women build a thriving, prosperous business and to feel a part of something greater. A world in which women take ownership of and step into being the leaders that they are, using their voice to powerfully inspire others. Thus, causing transformation in the lives of their clients, their companies, communities and the world. “We honor extraordinary women speakers and leading-edge thought leaders from a variety of industries around the globe who share our vision, commitment and passion, who have inspired each one of us to step