Halcian Joseph-Clost

Women Speak Up was started in 2019 as a forum for women to develop their voices, connect, share and learn from each other. At Women Speak Up we have come to believe that developing one's voice is a first step to developing your potential. We believe every woman has a story to share: ordinary women with extraordinary stories.

As a result of being a part of Women Speak Up, you will gain confidence, be empowered to develop your goals all within supportive and encouraging environment. Women Speak Up offers you a safe space to share, learn, grow and to step forward to achieve your dreams.

Halcian Joseph-Clost along with her husband Richard Clost, founded Women Speak Up . They are owners of Edwards Joseph Consulting, an event planning and management consulting company, located in Ottawa, Ontario. Halcian, originally from Trinidad and Tobago is passionate about women's issues, entrepreneurship, community development. She has extensive project and program management experience obtained through over 20 years working in government in Canada and internationally in the London, England and in Trinidad and Tobago.  Her areas of expertise are in the field of management, i.e . human resource management, performance measurement, strategic planning and organizational development. Halcian is a connector of people and a community builder with experience working with children, youth and women. Richard is a visionary with a passion to see women overcome barriers and setbacks.