This is not a networking event.
Where Hope Meets Legacy
- Saturday, June 6, 2026
- 5:00 - 10:00 PM
- Toronto Botanical Garden – Floral Hall
This is a room where women rise into their next level.
The GlowUp Moms Legacy Awards honour women creating meaningful impact through leadership, business, wellness, and community. Motherhood is part of our story, not a requirement for nomination.
An elevated, intimate, unforgettable evening celebrating women rising into their next chapter and the people who support them.
Who This Gala is For
A curated room designed for founders, leaders, mothers ready to elevate visibility, leadership, and legacy.
Who this is NOT for:
- You’re looking for casual networking
- You prefer surface-level conversations
- You’re not ready to be seen, challenged, or expanded.
Women leaders
Founders
Professionals
Creatives
Women in transition
Spouses and significant
Why 2026 Matters
2026 marks our third year and our most elevated vision yet. This is a year of expansion, bolder leadership, and deeper community. This year marks a transformative era for GlowUp Moms. We are moving into a season of strategic expansion, bolder leadership, and a thriving collective of voices stronger than ever before.
Mom’s GlowUp Expo – Gala & Awards is a celebration of women who are building, leading, and creating meaningful impact across business, wellness, and community.
This is more than recognition. It is a platform to honour legacy, amplify stories, and create a ripple effect that extends beyond one evening.
The Experience
A night that celebrates strength, honours resilience, and elevates women in motherhood, leadership, and every chapter of life. The 2026 Gala Edition is more than an event
It’s a transformational moment.
You don’t just attend this evening, you experience a shift in how you see yourself.
A cinematic, high-touch evening created for women who are leading, building, mothering, transitioning, reinventing, and choosing themselves again.
A space where hope turns into legacy, and where your story, every chapter of it is seen and celebrated.
The Story of the Night
- The Experience - June 6, 2026
- 5:00 - 10:00 PM
- This is not just a program.
- It’s a progression.
Every moment of the evening has been intentionally designed to guide you from arrival → awareness → expansion.
Evening Flow
An intimate evening with 80- 100 women leaders, founders and changemakers.
A thoughtfully curated evening designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate women, leadership, and legacy.
5:00 PM — Arrival & Welcome Reception
Doors open. Guests arrive and enjoy a cocktail hour with light refreshments and curated networking.
5:10 PM – 6:20 PM — Cocktail Hour
An opportunity to connect, mingle, and ease into the evening experience.
6:30 PM — Gala Opening & Seating
Guests are invited into the main banquet for the official start of the evening.
7:00 PM — Dinner Experience Begins
A experience designed for connection, conversation, and celebration.
7:25 PM — Featured Conversations
Inspiring speaker moments and conversations centered on leadership, wealth, growth, and legacy.
8:10 PM – Award Ceremony.
9:25 PM — Celebration & Closing Moments
A time to celebrate, connect, and capture meaningful moments together.
9:45 PM – 10:00 PM — Evening Concludes
Program timing is subject to slight adjustments to ensure the best experience for all guests.
2026 Gala Speakers & Partners
We are thoughtfully curating an inspiring lineup for the 2026 Gala Edition.
Details will be revealed in the coming weeks.
A powerful lineup of speakers and partners will be announced soon.
We are thoughtfully bringing together voices and collaborators who align with our vision of leadership, recognition, and legacy.
GlowUP Moms Presents
Third Edition
Mom’s GlowUp Expo
Gala & Awards
2026
Where Hope Meets Legacy
The GlowUp Moms Awards honour women, leaders, and organizations creating meaningful impact across leadership, community, well-being, and legacy.
As part of Mom’s GlowUp Expo – Gala & Awards 2026: Where Hope Meets Legacy, these awards celebrate stories of courage, contribution, and leadership that deserve to be seen, honoured, and shared.
This is more than recognition, it is a moment on stage, a legacy acknowledged, and a story amplified within a powerful community of changemakers.
2026 Award Categories
Business Changemaker Legacy Award
Honouring an individual or organization driving meaningful, lasting change through leadership, advocacy, or community impact.
Rising Leader Legacy Award
Recognizing an emerging leader who is boldly stepping into their next chapter and creating momentum through vision, resilience, and action.
Wellness Advocate Legacy Award
Celebrating a leader or organization advancing well-being, balance, and holistic support for women, families, or communities.
Non-Profit Changemaker Legacy Award
Acknowledging a non-profit organization or leader making a measurable difference through service, compassion, and purpose-driven work.
Award Nominations Now Closed
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2026 GlowUp Moms Awards.
Stay tuned! Our 2026 Finalists will be featured right here on the Gala page.
✨ Nominate a Woman Creating Legacy
Nominations are open to women leaders, founders, and changemakers creating impact regardless of whether they are mothers.
Our Commitment Beyond the Stage
A portion of our Gala proceeds supports nonprofit initiatives serving women navigating transition, rebuilding stability, and creating new foundations for themselves and their families.
Because legacy begins with opportunity.
The Gala Pillars
Leadership &
Legacy
Amplifying women’s voices, vision, and purpose.
Relationships & Community
Creating meaningful connections that uplift, support, and open doors.
Well-Being & Wholeness
Supporting emotional, mental, and spiritual alignment as you rise.
Wealth, Career & Impact
Empowering women to build success that is generational, intentional, and aligned. These pillars shape the heart and intention of the Gala.
What to Expect
- An intentionally curated evening including:
- A cinematic opening that sets the tone for transformation
- Thought-provoking conversations across leadership, wealth, and identity
- A refined dining experience designed for connection and reflection
- A live awards ceremony honoring women creating real impact
- A room filled with women who are not just building businesses—but building legacy.
Tickets Now Available
- A limited number of seats are available for this curated experience.
- General Admission
- VIP Legacy Experience (limited)
- Corporate & Legacy Tables
All tickets include full access to the Gala experience.
VIP includes premium seating and elevated, thoughtfully curated details.
Spouses & partners are welcome.
This is a curated room. Once seats are filled, access will close.
Testimonials
Hollie Leong
Where do we start? Gorgeous venue, inspiring speakers, informative presentations, a great variety of vendors showcasing their products and services, fabulous giveaways and swag bags! The event was full of positive and great energy from the start to end. In fact, more time to check out the marketplace….
LF Ujimoto
I had the pleasure of being a vendor at the @momsglowupexpo, and it was an incredible experience! The venue was bright and beautiful, setting the perfect tone for the event. I was thrilled to connect with so many amazing women in small businesses and promote my products in such an uplifting atmosphere…..
Helena Kindzer
What an incredible day at Mom’s Glow Up Expo! I had the pleasure of attending this amazing networking event for moms in business and leadership at the beautiful Toronto Botanical Gardens. The sun was shining, and the atmosphere was filled with positivity and inspiration! I loved engaging in powerful….
TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS
- 777 Lawrence Ave Toronto. ON M3C
Surround yourself with lush beauty and serene landscapes at the Toronto Botanical Gardens. This vibrant, inspiring venue provides the perfect backdrop for a day of empowerment, connection, and transformation
Meet the Host & Founder
Claire Chen
Brand & Visibility Strategist | Founder, GlowUp Moms
Claire, founded GlowUp Moms in 2024 during her postpartum recovery after IVF, as a first-time mother navigating the intense intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship.
With a background in beauty and fashion and years of experience producing impactful events, Claire recognized a gap: there were very few spaces that truly celebrated working mothers, women building ambitious careers and businesses while raising a family.
Mom’s GlowUp Expo is her response. It is a platform and stage designed to amplify the voices of mothers who lead, founders, career leaders and changemakers creating space for their stories to be seen, honoured, and celebrated. Claire’s mission is to empower women to rise without shame or guilt, to own their journeys fully, and to redefine success on their own terms. Because every woman deserves to shine boldly, visibly, and unapologetically.
Where Hope Meets Legacy
The Hope Effect
Mom’s GlowUp Expo –
Gala Edition
Toronto, on | SAT, JUN 06 2026
It’s time to reclaim your confidence, your financial independence, and your power.
Frequently Asked Questions
This event is designed for visionary moms who are entrepreneurs, dreamers, and game-changers. Whether you’re a new mom, an experienced mom, or an aspiring mom-to-be, the contents of our show can still be relevant to you.
We extend a warm invitation to women of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including transgender individuals, those who identify as women, non-binary individuals, and supportive men alike.
Please refer to the event schedule to get a better idea of the show programming and ensure it’s relevant to you.
Mom’s GlowUp Expo is a groundbreaking multi-experience event.
We understand the challenges of juggling the demanding roles of both motherhood and business ownership. That’s why we’ve curated this event with your needs in mind. We’ll equip you with invaluable tools, ignite your inspiration, and provide you with the resources necessary not just to succeed in business, but to flourish.. without burning out. You’ll leave confidently embodying your highest, most empowered self and radiate beauty from within.
Experience the insights of a diverse array of influential moms, explore a vibrant marketplace featuring local vendors, and immerse yourself in an extraordinary fashion runway show highlighting diverse collections from talented designers.
Yes, absolutely! While Mom’s GlowUp Expo is designed with mothers in mind, we warmly welcome anyone who resonates with our message of reclaiming your power, building confidence, and prioritizing well-being and financial independence. If you’re seeking a supportive community, authentic conversations, and a space to celebrate personal growth—you belong here! Please refer to the agenda to get a better idea of the full show programming.
Yes! For all collaborations, sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please email us at info@momsglowupexpo.com
Most likely! If you’re a business owner, chances are you can deduct both your ticket purchases and travel expenses on your taxes. However, it’s always a good idea to double-check with your tax advisor to be absolutely certain!
