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

Sheelagh Whittaker’s new memoir chronicles a lifetime of breaking boundaries

After decades of pushing boundaries and breaking barriers, Sheelagh Whittaker is finally taking a moment to reflect. An accomplished businesswoman, Whittaker has made …

By Lisa Thibodeau

Hybrid work isn’t just convenient – it’s driving women’s career growth, survey shows

For many of us, the shift to hybrid work has meant more flexibility, fewer commutes, and maybe even the occasional midday dog walk. But according to a new report by the I…

By Lisa Thibodeau

online creators

Meet three feminist creators shaping a more inclusive online world

Online harassment is getting worse, especially for women and marginalized groups. Police-reported hate crimes rose 83 per cent from 2019 to 2022, a spike that has been…

By The Canadian Women’s Foundation

online creators

women fighting for climate action

‘If we don’t do it, who will?’ Women are banding together for climate action

It was during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in 2015 that Catherine McKenna first looked around and noticed something unique. “There were …

By Lisa Thibodeau

women fighting for climate action