This webinar is part 3 of the Emerging Technologies Speaker Series - Recover and Thrive Program. A virtual journey of entrepreneurship, skills for success, technology and community. It is brought to you by the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre.

This program is being offered as part of the region’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, funded by the Federal Government. This strategy, in collaboration with 5 partners, encourages and promotes women entrepreneurs to start and grow emerging technology businesses. The project also enhances data and knowledge banks to develop a clearer picture of the women entrepreneur ecosystem and increase representation of women entrepreneurs in emerging technology sectors.

* Please note attendance to this webinar is limited to 500 registrants.

Part 3: Bend it Like Helen

The not so fairy tale journey to a fairy tale ending

Helen Stoumbos, Canadian World Cup Soccer star discusses her time on the national team and her paralyzing struggle with anxiety and confidence.  Helen shares how she overcame her negative mind chatter and went on to become one of Canada’s most well respected female soccer players and a member of the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. 

Find out how her journey as an athlete paved the way for her life as a business leader and also how her biggest struggles became her biggest lessons. Lessons that have helped her navigate through some of life's toughest challenges and continue to guide her through these unprecedented COVID times.

About the Speaker

Helen Stoumbos, President/CEO - The Guelph Games and Co-Founder - Canada Women's Soccer Alumni

As a Hall of Fame Canadian national team soccer athlete, Helen has learned many lessons competing on the world stage. Lessons that impacted her soccer career but also translated into all aspects of her life.

Helen was a member of Canada's National Soccer team for 8 years and was a key member of Canada's first ever world cup team in 1995 where she went on to score Canada's first ever world cup goal. Although her career ended abruptly with a knee injury, she quickly transitioned into the broadcast TV world first as a commentator for Women’s Soccer then as a partner in 2 media production companies. Her motto: “Everything begins with what makes you happy”.

Today, Helen is the President/CEO of The Guelph Games, Canada’s Premiere Masters sport event for athletes over 30. A festival of sport that brings together two of Helen’s passions: competitive sport and celebrating healthy living. 

Helen is also the President and one of the founders of the Canadian Women's Soccer Alumni Association.