I just found out I made Top 100, now what?

Public voting begins November 20th and ends December 2nd. We are now entering into the public voting process where you are encouraged to share your win with your family, friends, and of course your community and customers. This is a very special moment, and we hope that you are celebrating this milestone, asking for support, and enjoying the process. Share videos, behind the scenes, and tag us to share your business story. Please use your headshot/ semi-finalist badge to promote & use the hashtag #totalmompitch for us to share and cheer you on.

How do I get my headshot for promoting?

Your semi-finalist headshot is located here for download.

What is the Facebook group?

1. Join the FB Group to share your business story, connect with, and vote for one another, please. This is about cheering on the women/moms in Canada who all deserve to be recognized. 2. Introduce yourself and share your business and story and connect on the next level as we are all moms, and we all have a story. Share your struggles, share your needs, and share your passion and impact with us. 3. This is where our judges and advisors will see you shine and know more about you.

When does public voting start?

Public voting begins on November 20th and runs daily until December 2nd, 2020. People can head over to www.thetotalmomshow.ca and click the VOTE button which prompts them to register a voting account.

Why do people need to register with their email to vote?

We require voters to register with their email so that we have a fair voting process and that we can ensure each vote is registered to a real email address.

Can I vote for myself?

YES, however, you cannot vote for yourself from the same email used to submit your application. You can however register using a different email address and vote for yourself and the other Top 100.

How often can people vote?

You can vote for as many semi finalists per day as you'd. You can cast one vote per applicant each day until December 2nd, 2020.

What is the Viewer's Choice Award?

The Viewer’s Choice Award will be given to 10 Semi-Finalists who showed an overwhelming amount of support, commitment, and effort to their voting experience. The 10 semi-finalists viewers choice awards will be presented at the finale on March 15th, 2021.

Do the votes take me to the next round for Top 5?

Here is what you need to know. We created the public voting for you to rally your community and the Nation around discovering and supporting you. It is also a chance for you to vote for and support the women in the program with you. Supporting one another is critical for us all to get the visibility we deserve. Voting is not the deciding factor if you make it to the Top 5 or not and is NOT a popularity contest. You do not have to have thousands of social media followers to make it through. In saying all of that, please remember that like all things in life, when you show up, share your story, and network this helps you because the judges, the team, and the nation get to know you better and when we understand and know people, we invest into their story and connect.

What is the Pitch?

The Total Mom Pitch is a program that aims to support entrepreneurship among moms. The Pitch allows women across Canada to participate and connect with other female entrepreneurs during the competition and beyond while receiving expert feedback and mentorship. Busy moms are often challenged with time, resources and funding but are passionate and eager to turn their business dreams into a reality. The Pitch aims to give local start-ups an opportunity to be mentored and coached by women who want to share their wisdom and experiences giving the qualifiers an advantage in their business journey. The experts will help them see potential gaps in their startup that can lead to expensive mistakes and heartaches in the future. We know all too well that time is a challenge for moms, and it’s often difficult to juggle the personal and professional, as well as resources and funding. We also know that women are passionate and eager to turn their business dreams into a reality. Canada’s second annual Mom Pitch aims to give national start-ups an opportunity to be mentored and coached by women who want to share their wisdom and experiences. These women want to give the qualifying applicants an advantage in their business journey. The experts will help them see potential gaps in their start-up that can lead to expensive mistakes and heartaches in the future. The idea is that we lift you a little higher, and you step into your power!

What is the Pitch timeline?

APPLICATION ROUND – Applications Open on September 23rd, 2020 and close on November 12th, 2020. Application Deliberation – Judges narrow down the applicants that will move on to the qualifying round from November 12, 2020 – November 19, 2020
QUALIFYING ROUND – Qualified applicants will begin the public voting on November 20th, 2020 and close on December 2nd, 2020. Qualifying Deliberation – Judges narrow down the semi finalists to move into the Top 5 from December 3rd, 2020 – December 10th, 2020
ACCELERATOR ROUND – The Top 5 finalists will be publicly announced on December 11th, 2020 followed by the launch of the Accelerator program where they will be coached and mentored for 3 months until March 11th, 2021.
The Top 5 will go on to pitch their business to the judges at a secret location and the grand prize winner will be chosen and announced by March 15th, 2021 based on the total score combined across various categories.

Are there any application fees? What does it mean to pay-it-forward?

The application fee is $21.09 + taxes. We have placed a pay-it-forward system in place for the application. That is why half of your application fee will be invested in funding current and future grants. By doing this, not only are you investing in yourself but also investing in other women, like yourself, looking for an opportunity to grow and scale their business. Together we are modelling a new way of investing in ourselves and the women proving that when we come together, we rise together. Important note: this is a ONE-TIME fee and will cover the qualifying and accelerator round submissions. All applicants will receive a ticket to the finale, as well as receive a Total Mom Business Bundle (the Holy Grail of resources) all for just applying.

How/Where to submit my application?

We are using a 3rd-party platform to host this competition, please visit the Pitch page and follow the link. https://totalmompitch.thetotalmomshow.ca/

What do I need to submit?

We are excited to get to know you! All you need to do in the application round is share some simple info that will allow us to get to know you and your business a little bit better! You will be asked to create a profile to register your account here: https://totalmompitch.thetotalmomshow.ca/ You will then be asked to fill in your application (including a short bio, business description, a few basic questions, and the payment of the entrance fee of $21.09 + Taxes) and then click ‘submit’! Voila! If selected to be in the 2nd round, you will be sent more details along with a request to submit a 2 minute video so we can show you off to the world. A detailed request will be sent to you with all the requirements outlined.

What do I get for applying?

An incredible opportunity to get exposure, connect with and network with other powerful women that want to help you throughout this journey. You will be one step closer to your business goals:

• All applicants will get a ticket to the finale
• All applicants will receive an exclusive Total Mom Business Bundle (PDF Resource from all of our partners across Canada).
• A chance to get into semi-finals and have your business up on our platform giving you exposure across the country.
• Getting one step closer to moving towards your business goals & ultimately standing for yourself and other women!!! (It truly takes a village!!!)

What is the prize?

The Top 5 finalists will all receive various prizes to help them continue building their business. The 1st place winner will receive a $10,000 cash reward and other amazing prizes valued at $20k! All prizing details can be found on the main Pitch page right here: https://www.thetotalmomshow.ca/total-mom-pitch

How do I get into the qualifying round?

We have laid out everything we want to know in our application. We are looking for ambitious moms with a viable business and are ready to take the next step. Sounds like you? We can’t wait to hear more! Your application will contain everything we need to know about you and your business. It’s a thorough process and score-based calculation, as well as the Judges’ perspectives and insights. We are looking for ambitious moms with a viable business and are ready to take the next step. Sounds like you? We can’t wait to hear more! What stage of business do I need to be in?

• This competition is available for all stages – from concept to already trading!

How many participants do you expect in the Finale? Is this only from the applicants or can anybody get tickets?

The Finale will be a ticketed digital business event with a live Pitch, with breakout rooms that our ticket holders can attend. We’re also preparing a (digital) afterparty! Anybody is welcome to purchase tickets to the Finale. The attendees will be a combination of the top 5, the Sponsors, the Community Partners, college/university students, small business owners, startups, execute female leaders, and members of the Canadian business ecosystem. All applicants of the Pitch program will automatically get a ticket to the event. Sponsors and partners, depending on their level, will also be given tickets to give out. More information to come.

Terms and Conditions

The Total Mom Pitch Contest (“Pitch Contest”) aims to promote entrepreneurship of small businesses run and operated by mothers in Canada. It allows mothers across Canada who own a small business to participate and connect with other mom entrepreneurs during and after the closing of the Pitch Contest while receiving feedback from experts. Due to the skill-based nature and the need for entrants (“Applicants”) to submit and fulfill the requirements set out in the Pitch Contest’s Application Form (See the Official Pitch Contest Rules CLICK HERE), each Applicant will be required to pay an administrative entry fee of twenty-one dollars and nine cents ($21.09) plus applicable taxes, to submit an Application to the Pitch Contest (“Pitch Entry Fee”). Entries to the Pitch Contest will open on September 23, 2020 and will close on November 12, 2020. The Pitch Contest will be administered in five (5) consecutive rounds and will conclude on March 15, 2020. Selected Applicants (“Selected Applicants”) will have the chance to win a ten-thousand dollar ($10,000.00) cash prize and a prize valued at twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for professional entrepreneurship coaching services which will be issued to the final winner of the Pitch Contest (the “Prize”). Open to legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are of the age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry. The final winner will be chosen by a panel of judges (the “Judges”) and announced on March 15, 2020 based on the total score combined across various categories. By entering into this Pitch Contest, an Applicant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by the Pitch Contest’s rules (the “Pitch Contest Rules”). Full rules and entry details available at The Total Mom Show Pitch Contest, Official Contest Rules. Canadian Applicants Only

Who is this for?

This is for any mom who owns a small business and is ready to have more support in her life! This program is connecting ambitious moms with powerful women and successful organizations to access what is available for women in business across Canada! By simply applying, you will get a resources Bundle to save you time researching online, get a chance to win money and business services, connect with other moms and most of all build a village of talented people who can help you grow your business.