Lisa Thibodeau

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

From suicidal ideation to radical optimism: The birth of The Dark Pollyanna

This story deals with difficult subject matter. I didn’t always know what to call it. The constant undercurrent. The pull toward done. What I now understand as suicida…

By Elaine Lindsay

The myth of the working parent: Why we need to stop pretending it’s working

Let's talk about the myth of the working parent. For many of us, especially women, the message has been consistent since childhood: you can have it all. A meaningful c…

By Kelly Campbell

New report reveals women feel dismissed and overlooked by Canada’s healthcare system

It’s no secret that Canada’s healthcare system has been under strain for years – but a new report is shining a light on just how deeply that’s affecting women. This we…

By Lisa Thibodeau

What does menopause really feel like? Susan Holbrook has a hot new take

Let's face it: menopause has long been wrapped in mystery, misinformation, and more than a little silence. But for writer and professor Susan Holbrook, menopause isn't…

By Lisa Thibodeau