Women Talk Wednesdays: May Edition
Innovation Incubator:
Black Women in STEM
Women Talk Wednesday returns with a focused session on innovation, leadership, and real-world application within STEM. This edition features Dr. Kara Otuomagie, Founder & CEO of Kinetic Living and Board Trustee at the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Date
20th May, 2026
Time
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location
The Legacy Creative Hub, 201 17505 107 Ave Edmonton
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Meet Our Speaker
Dr. Kara Otuomagie
(Founder + CEO, Kinetic Living | Board Trustee, Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation)
Dr. Kara Otuomagie is a healthcare innovator and entrepreneur who bridges clinical excellence with business leadership. As Founder and CEO of Kinetic Living, she works with elite organizations including the Alberta Ballet, University of Alberta Athletics, Edmonton FC, and the Calgary Stampeders. With degrees from the University of Alberta, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, and McMaster University, Dr. Kara has built her reputation on cutting-edge treatment approaches and data-driven care. Beyond her practice, Dr. Kara serves as a Board Trustee of the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation and is a Lululemon Ambassador, demonstrating how Black women in STEM create impact across multiple sectors. Leaning on her wealth of experience across healthcare, performance optimization, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Kara will be sharing practical insight on building within complex systems and navigating leadership in technical fields.
What to Expect
- This is a structured, working session designed to move beyond general discussion
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Keynote Session
Dr. Kara will speak on her transition from clinical expert to entrepreneurial leader, with a focus on innovation in healthcare and performance. -
Problem-Solving Sprint
Participants will work in small groups on real case challenges, applying critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving -
Q&A and Networking
An opportunity to engage directly, ask questions, and connect with other women pioneers across STEM and related fields
Why Attend?
- A clearer understanding of innovation in practice
- Insight into leadership pathways
- Exposure to collaborative problem-solving
- Connections with others working across similar spaces
Dress Code
Business Casual to Business Professional
Bring Along
Business cards for networking
Don't Miss Out
Innovation Starts Here
This session is designed for people who are actively building, navigating, or preparing to grow within STEM. Join us May 20.
Program Schedule
Led by Dr. Kara Otuomagie
- Journey from Clinical Expert to Entrepreneurial Leader
- Innovative Approaches in Healthcare and Performance Optimization
- Navigating Leadership in STEM Fields
- Small group case study challenges
- Collaborative problem-solving session
- Leadership and innovation skill development
- Direct engagement with Dr. Kara
- Connect with women across STEM fields
- Final reflections
Who should Attend?
- Women working in STEM fields
- Students and early-career professionals
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Professionals interested in innovation and leadership
- Allies supporting inclusive leadership in STEM
