Mayor Jeff Fawcett, of the City of Brandon, proclaimed the month of November 2023 to be “Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month.” YWCA Westman is committed to providing resources and support to survivors of domestic, family and gender-based violence, and delivering proactive education and programming regarding healthy relationships and violence prevention. In 2023, Westman Women’s Shelter provided safety and support to more than 500 individuals and families.
Dr. Ashley is a nationally recognized expert who equips teams, leaders, and organizations with the science-backed strategies they need to manage stress, optimize performance, and sustain energy—because success shouldn’t come at the cost of burnout.
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Dr. Ashley Margeson understands the challenges faced by today’s professionals and provides research-driven strategies to help them succeed without sacrificing well-being. Whether addressing corporate teams, industry leaders, or entrepreneurs, she equips audiences with the tools to build resilience, avoid burnout, and optimize performance for long-term success.
Dr. Omolayo Famuyide, MD, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Layo Centre, a comprehensive women’s health clinic based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Recently distinguished as a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (FCFP)—an honour recognizing exceptional contributions to family medicine through clinical excellence, leadership, and advocacy—Dr. Famuyide brings a rare and multidisciplinary perspective to her practice as a former practicing pharmacist turned family physician and women’s health specialist.
Her dedication to advancing women’s health led her to complete a prestigious fellowship at the University of Toronto, a world-leading institution in the field. As a Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society, she is widely recognized for her clinical expertise in reproductive health, advanced contraception, and menopause management.
A trusted voice in her field, Dr. Famuyide is regularly invited to speak at local and national conferences on sexual health and menopause. She is also a frequent media contributor, with featured appearances on Global News, CTV News, CityNews, and in the Winnipeg Free Press and Chatelaine Magazine.
Dr. Famuyide’s leadership extends well beyond her clinical practice. She currently serves as Member-at-Large on the Family Practice Executive Council of Doctors Manitoba, as a Board Member of the Canadian Menopause Society, and as a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Menopause Foundation of Canada. A committed educator and passionate advocate for women’s health, she was honoured in 2024 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Famuyide is a devoted mother and self-proclaimed foodie who dedicates her free time to fitness and travel.
