Lisa Thibodeau

Change at the top: Four women appointed to lead Canadian companies

As we scrolled through our feeds recently, we couldn’t help but notice the amount of women being appointed to top positions at companies in Canada! At The Honest…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Jay-Ann Gilfoy, Meridian CEO

Meridian CEO Jay-Ann Gilfoy shares lessons from the C-suite

Jay-Ann Gilfoy (CNW Group/Meridian Credit Union) When Jay-Ann Gilfoy began her career in human resources, she wasn't aiming to become a CEO – let alone one in the fina…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Jay-Ann Gilfoy, Meridian CEO

The health paradox: Women’s wellness in a restless world

As part of our micro-series on key data points from the groundbreaking What Women Want survey, presented at The Women's Summit in October 2024 in partnership wi…

By She/Her/Hers & The Honest Talk

Debbie Trenholm, Savvy Company

How Debbie Trenholm turned her love of wine into a celebration of Canadian flavour

When it comes to the "buy Canada" movement, you could say Debbie Trenholm was ahead of the curve. For more than two decades, she's been the ultimate matchmaker –…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Debbie Trenholm, Savvy Company

How to be an effective chair of the board

Stepping into the role of board chair can feel intimidating – even for the most experienced directors. You might worry about how to lead discussions without dominating th…

By Women Get On Board

Making space: Women, youth, and the future of leadership

Leadership is changing. Across Canada and around the world, women and young people are stepping into positions of influence, bringing fresh perspectives, new approaches, …

By Cassidy Caron

A new approach to breast cancer care: Inside Québec’s first Maison Rose

Photos courtesy of the Québec Breast Cancer Foundation In the heart of Montreal, a quiet revolution in breast cancer care is taking place – one rooted not just in medi…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Shawish Market

Dismantling barriers for Indigenous entrepreneurs: The Shawish Market story

Amanda Bernard, founder of Shawish Market Amanda Bernard of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation founded Shawish Market – an online fee-free platform championing Indige…

Shawish Market