Sharla Brown is a renowned Canadian social entrepreneur and humanitarian.
Drawing on her 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and her remarkable intuition, Sharla mentors and coaches women globally to uncover their unique gifts and embrace the entrepreneurial spirit.
One of Sharla’s own unique gifts is her ability to recognize the immense potential in every woman and girl, empowering them to believe in themselves and rise to their own greatness. Driven by this vision, she is the founder of One Woman and One Girl, successful social enterprises dedicated to uplifting and educating women and girls worldwide.
Sharla is also a co-founder of 100 Most Powerful Women (MPW), a ground-breaking mentorship program which empowers women to reach new heights of prosperity, success, and influence. The MPW philosophy is simple yet bold:
“Look like a million, feel like a million, impact millions and make millions!”
Sharla is a masterful creator of live events, producing experiences for women to share
their fearless stories from the stage. Her One Woman Fearless events have inspired
and connected women in hundreds of venues worldwide. She has received 13 business
and social impact awards, including the international WEF Iconic Women in Social
Enterprise Award in 2016, the 2019 Ruby Award from Soroptimist International, a
nomination for the 2017 Ontario Premier’s Award, 2019 Philanthropist by the Toronto
Waterfront Women’s Awards.
Grounded by steadfast faith and driven by her powerful life’s purpose, Sharla has
triumphed over life-threatening health crises in recent years. Emerging stronger and
more determined and intuitive than ever, she continues to empower and uplift women
and girls worldwide. Sharla lives in Ontario, Canada where great friends, a loving
family, and her beloved dogs round out her fulfilling life.