Sharla Brown is a Canadian social entrepreneur, philanthropist and humanitarian who has been passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership and social issues her entire life.

For more than 30 years, through her entrepreneurial endeavours, Sharla has supported numerous community organizations.  She has created and executed more than 250 events and contributed more than 2 million dollars to various community and international charities.

Sharla mentors, teaches and inspires other women to embrace their leadership potential and entrepreneurial spirit. She empowers those around her to use their gifts to create a purpose-driven life doing what they love because she believes that each person’s gifts are like pebbles they can toss into the water, creating ripples that positively impact the world around them.

In 2015, Sharla travelled to Ecuador, and a world-changing ripple effect began through her creation of One Woman and One Girl.

These global social enterprises are on a mission to help women and girls around the globe live their dreams and reach their full potential through education, skills development and entrepreneurship.

Sharla has created hundreds of Fearless events in the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Caribbean. Her vision has ignited a ripple that has turned into an international wave of empowerment for millions of women and girls around the globe.