Women Talk Calgary Presents: Blooming INto Who I Was Meant to Be In
Date: Apr 6, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 08:30 PM
This spring, we invite you into a room where stories begin to bloom.
“Blooming Into Who I Was Meant to Be” is an evening about growth, becoming, and the quiet (and not-so-quiet) moments that shape who we are today. It’s about the seasons we’ve lived through… the ones that stretched us, broke us open, and ultimately helped us grow into something stronger, wiser, and more ourselves.
Each TALKer will share a personal story of transformation… a moment, a decision, or a season that helped them step into the woman they were always meant to be.
Because blooming doesn’t happen all at once.
It happens in layers… in courage… in letting go… and in finally choosing yourself.
Brought to you by SPORTSBRAS.CA
📅 Monday, April 6, 2026
📍 YYC Patisserie Kitchen & Bar
Douglas Square, 11520 24 St SE, Calgary, AB
⏰ Doors 6:00 PM | Stories 6:30 PM
🎟 Tickets: $20 | Members FREE
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✨ What to Expect
You’ll hear from inspiring TALKers, followed by a welcoming group conversation where women can share thoughts, reflections, and even small pieces of their own story.
No pressure. No spotlight.
Just real conversations with women who get it.
Come for the stories. Leave with sisters
SPEAKERS:
🎤 Carol Ann Kirby
Carol Ann Kirby creates nurturing, heart-centered spaces where individuals are guided toward healing, balance, and self-empowerment. Her work is rooted in trauma awareness and the belief that true transformation comes from within.
Having navigated her own journey through mental health challenges, addiction, and PTSD, Carol found deep healing through yoga and meditation. Today, as a certified yoga and meditation teacher, sound therapy practitioner, and OM chanting guide, she brings both lived experience and compassion to help others reconnect with their strength, peace, and purpose.
🎤 Michelle Minke
www.michelleminke.ca
Michelle is a mom, medium, and medicine woman devoted to bridging the worlds of spirit and earth. After the stillbirth of her son in 2020, her intuitive gifts awakened in a profound way, guiding her onto a path of sacred service.A former award-winning opera singer, Michelle now uses her voice to guide others through mediumship, ceremony, retreats, and teaching intuition. Her work reminds us that grief can be an initiation, this life isn’t the end, and we are never truly alone.
🎤 Emcee: Brigitte Lessard
https://linktr.ee/brigittelessard
Comedian Storyteller, and founder of Women Talk and Sportsbras.ca — bringing humour, heart, and midlife magic to guide the night.
🎤 Your Stories
A warm, optional group conversation where women can share reflections and little “me too” moments of their own.
This is where connection happens — and friendships begin.
Bring your friends, your sister, your neighbour, or come solo and meet new ones.
Let’s celebrate our stories together.
🎟 Get your tickets — seating is limited!
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