Our Story
In 2020, Jennifer Stewart and Catherine Clark had an idea.
What if there was a place for women to have authentic, empowering, and inspirational conversations? Where they could share their truths and experiences without fear of judgment or stigmatization?
That is how The Honest Talk was born.
What started as a podcast featuring Canada’s most influential and inspiring women has now blossomed into the country’s leading community for women.
Unafraid to tackle difficult conversations or taboo topics, women are joining the conversation every single day.
Today, The Honest Talk is a guiding voice in championing women’s issues and empowerment across Canada.
Through our various media platforms, the brand has become a beacon for engaging, insightful conversations that spotlight the aspirations and challenges of women today.
Our website
In 2023, The Honest Talk website launched, creating a new outlet for women to connect and share their stories.
Featuring personal essays written by women, for women, unique stories covering an array of real-world topics and issues, as well as curated headlines from around the globe, thehonesttalk.ca is the go-to place for transparent conversations.
Our podcast
The Honest Talk Podcast remains a pillar of the brand. It empowers and inspires women in their professional and personal lives and is recognized as one of the best Canadian podcasts for women.
Among our guests are TV hosts and journalists, entrepreneurs, business and cultural leaders, ambassadors, Olympians, authors and politicians.
Our events
The Honest Talk does things differently, breaking down silos so women can connect through our shared stories and experiences. Our events are no different.
The Women’s Summit is our annual event featuring keynote speakers, insightful data and the opportunity to find community with women across Canada.
Meet our co-founders
Catherine Clark
Catherine Clark is a nationally respected broadcaster, emcee, and co-founder of The Honest Talk, an online platform which includes a popular podcast featuring conversations with some of Canada’s most remarkable women.
Catherine is also the President of Catherine Clark Communications and Special Advisor to Syntax Strategic, providing communications counsel to individuals and corporations.
Deeply committed to community service, Catherine has served on numerous boards of directors, and currently sits on the Board of Governors of The Ottawa Hospital and the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc.
Jennifer Stewart
As President and Founder of Syntax Strategic, Jennifer Stewart is a leader in the strategic communications sector. She has twice been named one of the ‘Top 25 People in the Capital’ by Ottawa Life Magazine, is one of the Ottawa Business Journal’s ‘Top Forty Under 40′, and was a finalist for Ottawa’s ‘Female Entrepreneur of the Year.’
Jennifer works with dozens of clients in a number of sectors and provides national business leaders with sound strategic advice and C-suite-level communications guidance.
An active commentator on CBC National and CTV National, Jennifer is often called upon to provide her communications expertise and insight on national and international issues of the day.
She is also deeply involved in the Ottawa community. She currently serves on the board of Ottawa’s Youth Services Bureau and as Chair of the Village of Carp Business Improvement Association, is a former board member of the Ottawa International Writers Festival and the former co-chair of Women in Communications and Technology, National Capital Region.
Meet our team
Lisa Thibodeau
Lisa Thibodeau is the Director of Editorial & Content Strategy at The Honest Talk, overseeing all the platforms digital content and brand voice.
A graduate of Carleton University’s journalism program, she began her career in reporting before moving into content marketing, where she spent several years leading teams and bringing brand stories to life.
Today, she’s focused on growing The Honest Talk across Canada – creating content, events, and a sense of community that uplifts and supports women.
Morgan Davies
Morgan Davies has joined The Honest Talk as Partnerships & Events Manager. A project manager, storyteller, and community builder, she brings a global perspective to community growth and a passion for creating spaces where people can connect, learn, and thrive.
Drawing on a background in International Development and Project Management, Morgan’s experience spans women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and community development. Passionate about co-creation and intentional innovation, she is committed to building partnerships and experiences that elevate diverse voices, foster meaningful collaboration, and create lasting social and economic impact.
