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Women's Health Symposium

November 7th, 2026  |  Brandon University

YWCA Westman is partnering with Brandon University and other community partners to host a one-day event focusing on women’s health. This will be an event for women from across southwestern Manitoba, featuring information focused on every season of life.

Strength in Me

November 27th, 2026  |  Brandon University

Strength in Me is a full-day event designed to empower youths aged 10-13. It focuses on overall well-being, including physical, mental, and emotional health, and aims to provide a safe and supportive environment where kids can explore new interests and learn valuable life skills.

Women of Distinction

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The Women of Distinction Awards celebrate the unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements of women who have profoundly shaped our society. These awards serve to highlight the importance of female leadership within our communities, and how women have shaped the path forward in every category.

Dr. Ashley Margeson

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.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Ashley Margeson specializes in evidence-based strategies and delivers engaging, actionable talks that empower leaders and organizations to integrate sustainable self-care into their busy lives. She debunks the myths of work-life balance to improve productivity, and foster long-term well-being.

Host of the acclaimed podcast The Superwoman Code, Dr. Margeson shares cutting-edge insights on health, hormones, and high performance, with over 100,000 downloads in 2024 alone. Her expertise has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Business Insider, Forbes, Parents Magazine, and Shondaland, and she is a frequent guest on Global and
CTV Morning Live.

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

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.