POWERED, A PODCAST BY AWE
Stories of women building business in Alberta
A conversation with the women building businesses here.
Powered is AWE’s podcast spotlighting the founders, leaders, and builders shaping Alberta’s economy from the ground up. These are real conversations about growth, grit, leadership, and what it actually takes to build something meaningful right here, where we live and work.
We’re going out into the community for honest talk, earned momentum, and to learn from women who mean business.
Listen/Download ListWhat Powered Is About
Powered exists to tell the stories that don’t always get told.
In each episode, we sit down with women entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders to talk about:
How they started and why
The decisions that changed everything
The barriers they faced (and how they moved through them)
What growth really looks like behind the scenes
What they’re building next
Because when women build businesses, they don’t just grow revenue they shape communities, create jobs, and move the economy forward.
Why We’re Telling These Stories
Women-led businesses are the backbone of Alberta’s economic resilience—and yet their stories are often underrepresented.
Powered is part of AWE’s commitment to:
Amplify women’s voices in business
Celebrate courage over perfection
Share practical insight, not polished myths
Build connection through real experience
This isn’t about inspiration alone. It’s about visibility, belonging, and proof that there is no one “right” way to build.
Who You’ll Hear From
Powered features:
Women business owners across Alberta
Founders at different stages—from early growth to established leaders
Entrepreneurs across industries and regions
Voices from AWE’s network and broader ecosystem
Some are household names.
Some are quietly building something powerful.
All of them are building here.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Powered is for listening—with intention.
Each episode offers:
Real-world insight you can apply to your own business
Perspective from women who’ve been in the messy middle
Reassurance that you’re not behind, you’re building
A reminder that confidence comes from clarity, community, and action
Whether you’re just starting or scaling your next chapter, you’ll hear something familiar and something you didn’t know you needed.
Diversity in the Digital Arena with Erin Davis
In this episode of the AWE Podcast, we dive deep into the world of digital equity and its
impact on women entrepreneurs. Join host Marcela Mandeville as she talks with Erin Davis, an expert in inclusive digital literacy, past Strategic Edge and Bold Leadership participant in addition to owning her company, Erin Davis Co., about the evolving digital landscape and the challenges women face in tech.
When & Where to Listen
New episodes are released throughout the year.
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Powered Is an AWE Initiative
For over 30 years, AWE has supported women entrepreneurs across Alberta with funding, mentorship, learning, and community.
Built Her extends that work by making women’s leadership visible, heard, and valued.
Because women don’t wait for a seat.
They build the table.
And this?
This is where those stories live.