Lisa Thibodeau

Forget typical tours – this Canadian travel company is all about women supporting women

When the pandemic first brought the travel industry to a standstill, many saw it as a temporary disruption. But for Megan Ryder-Burbidge and her friend Linsey, it was a c…

By Lisa Thibodeau

You don’t need to be loud to lead

I’ve never been the loudest person in the room. And sometimes that made me wonder if that meant I wasn’t cut out for leadership roles. In a world that often equates le…

How good governance can close the hockey gender gap

Have you ever wondered how governance can have an impact on closing the gender gap in various fields and positions? My two girls have been playing ice sports since they w…

By Mante Molepo

Blondie Apparel’s Canadian-made success story

Brodie (left) and her co-founder Michelle More and more Canadians are making a conscious choice to support local brands, but what does this really mean for businesses …

By Lisa Thibodeau

The political divide: Breaking barriers to women’s leadership

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

Five tips to improve your financial intelligence in the boardroom

Every board member has a role in financial oversight. Even if you don’t have financial expertise, you are still expected to maintain an adequate level of financial intell…

By Women Get On Board

These summer staples will be your vacation must-haves

Here at The Honest Talk, we’re all about curating must-have finds that make life easier, more stylish, and effortlessly fun. Whether you’re escaping t…

Linda Biggs, co-founder of joni

How joni is flipping the script on period care in Canada

Linda Biggs, co-founder and CEO of joni When Linda Biggs and her business partner Jayesh Vekariya launched joni five years ago, they weren't just starting a business –…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Linda Biggs, co-founder of joni