In 2025, a group of business owners from ShareYourStories.online (SYS) international community won numerous accolades at the Women Changing the World Global Awards and Summit in London, England.
The awards held on April 3, 2025, attracted more than 2,000 nominees world wide with 750 finalists. Women from 55 countries participated under the tagline: “When Women Come Together With A Shared Purpose, Magic Happens.”
The summit was headed by Oprah Winfrey’s all-time favourite guest, Dr. Tererai Trent, who says, “These exceptional women are here to awaken hearts, give permission to recapture dreams, and inspire the women of the world to come together to forge a brighter path for all. The rising of women is the awakening of everybody.”
Trish Tonaj, after writing a book on mentorship, decided eight years ago,
to include philanthropy as part of her business model and founded shareyourstories.online.
She was thrilled by the results generated at the event with entrepreneurs from the platform, demonstrating their international reach through four Canadians and one American who were nominated for awards.
“We create opportunities for global business owners to be seen, heard, found and hired through three core pillars of visibility, collaboration and community,” she says. “It was an honour to nominate and share the stage in recognition of these amazing women in business whose work positively contributes to their communities.”
“To our five finalists and winners, I am proud to feature your business stories
under the umbrella of mentorship and breaking barriers to success.”
Ms. Tonaj, who also won Silver, Business Of the Year, recognizes the other winners from the SYS community:
Susan Crossman: Gold, Women in Literature
Brenda Andress: Silver, Women In Sport
Shelley Goldstein: Silver, Professional Services and
Honourable Mention, Thought Leader
Lynn McLaughlin: Silver, Women in Adult Eduction & Training
Elaine Uskoski: Silver, Therapy & Counselling
Congratulations to all of the change makers who were nominated and attended the summit.
Program Ambassador, the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, noted the event was “Inspirational.”
For the complete list of winners please visit: https://wcwawards.com/winners
Special thanks to Lynn McLaughlin, Lynn McLaughlin Inc. for creating the video to capture the memories.
Join us in celebration and watch the video
“Together, We Are Making A Difference, One Story At A Time” Trish Tonaj
