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Professional Series & Mixers: • Connect • Learn • Grow
Networking, mentoring and culture-forward programming that advances careers, builds community, and unlocks tangible supports for Black and Afro-Canadian women
Why it matters
Professional Series and Mixers refer to events and programs that align with LIFF’s vision of networking, mentoring, and culture preservation. They aim to excite women through memberships by offering microgrants, scholarships, and discounts for various services and events.
Our Professional Series & Mixers bring together professionals, mentors, entrepreneurs and creatives across Calgary and beyond to build networks rooted in culture, learning, and mutual uplift. These events are designed to remove barriers to opportunity by connecting members with knowledge, sponsorship, and financial supports that lead to real outcomes.
What we offer
Create mentorship and leadership pathways for participants to lead future programs.
Networking Mixers
Curated in-person and virtual gatherings to expand your professional circle, find collaborators, and meet mentors in an inclusive, culturally responsive space.
Mentorship Circles:
Small-group mentorship matching with sector-specific leaders — career coaching, entrepreneurship guidance, and peer accountability.
Skills Workshops
Practical workshops on leadership, negotiation, resume/CV strategy, public speaking, digital presence, grant writing and small-business operations.
Microgrants & Scholarships
Member-accessible microgrants and scholarships to fund projects, training, certification, and pilot ideas that advance careers and community impact.
Member Discounts & Perks:
Exclusive discounts for business services, event tickets, professional development courses, and partner offerings.
Showcase & Pitch Nights
Opportunities for members to present work, secure feedback, find collaborators, or access early-stage funding and contract leads.
How can I get involved as a sponsor or partner?
We partner with local businesses, educational institutions, and service providers to deliver discounts, instructors, and funding opportunities.
Who should join
We builds community, and unlocks tangible supports for Black and Afro-Canadian women.
Any Early-career professionals seeking mentoring and career acceleration
Any Small business owners and freelancers looking for clients, partners, or funding is welcome
Community leaders and creatives who want to preserve and showcase culture
Students and recent graduates seeking industry connections and scholarships
Events
These events are designed to remove barriers to opportunity by connecting members with knowledge, sponsorship, and financial supports that lead to real outcomes.
“The mentorship circle connected me to a sponsor who helped me land my first contract. The support was practical and culturally grounded.”
Amina K.
Chief Editor, Monday Times
“What I am today is because of the Green Valley International School. The teachers are very helpful and committed towards students.”
Michael Morris
Mechanical Engineer, Alumni 2015
“Microgrant funding covered my course fees and changed my trajectory.”
Chidera N.
Chief Editor, Monday Times
“What I am today is because of the Green Valley International School. The teachers are very helpful and committed towards students.”