Professional Development

International Women's Day: Accelerating Change: Courage, Connection, and Leadership
Workshop

International Women's Day: Accelerating Change: Courage, Connection, and Leadership

Competency: Inclusion, Diversity, and Human Connection.

CPD: # 2 (Upon confirmation of attendance CPD hours will be directly applied to your CPD log in your member portal)

About The Event
Join us for "Accelerating Change: Courage, Connection, and Leadership", an inspiring celebration of International Women’s Day 2025 that unites CPHR members from across Canada. Featuring keynotes and a fireside chat with Cherry Rose Tan, Layne the Auctionista, and Jenn Harper, this event explores themes of resilience, inclusion, and transformative leadership. Together, HR professionals from coast to coast will gain actionable insights and share in the momentum to drive meaningful change in their organizations and communities.

About the Speakers

Layne the Auctionista

Layne is a dynamic speaker, social advocate, and Canada’s top fundraising auctioneer, known for their authenticity and passion for fostering inclusivity and compassion. With a mission to create a more accepting world, they use storytelling and workshops to break barriers, support 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and inspire action. Layne’s work has raised over $40 million for charity, and their journey from a financial advisor to a leader in fundraising exemplifies resilience and transformation. Through powerful speeches and unwavering dedication, Layne motivates others to embrace empathy and courage, driving meaningful change in communities worldwide.

Cherry Rose Tan
General Partner at Renew Venture Capital | Entrepreneur in Residence at Schulich School of Business

Cherry Rose Tan is a fifth-generation entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and General Partner at Renew Venture Capital, where she drives innovation by investing in solutions for society's biggest challenges. With nearly two decades of experience in tech and entrepreneurship, she has led transformative efforts in industries like fintech, healthtech, and blockchain. As the founder of #REALTALK, North America’s largest platform for founder mental health, Cherry Rose has supported over 40,000 leaders and built a movement recognized for fostering resilience and psychological safety. Her work as an innovation speaker and advisor to startups ensures leaders can build thriving organizations without burnout, exemplifying her commitment to mental health and sustainable leadership.

Jenn Harper
Founder and CEO, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics

Jenn Harper is an award-winning social entrepreneur and the visionary founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a B Corp Certified cosmetics brand renowned for its commitment to sustainability and Indigenous representation. From its beginnings in 2015, Jenn has grown Cheekbone into a global force, now featured in Sephora Canada and JC Penney stores across the USA, while donating over $250,000 to philanthropic causes. As an Indigenous woman and advocate, Jenn inspires through her leadership and dedication to social impact, blending innovation with values of empathy, inclusion, and environmental responsibility. Recognized among Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Influence and awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Brock University, Jenn Harper continues to redefine entrepreneurship as a powerful tool for meaningful change.