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Lisa Thibodeau

Kamala Harris

The summer of Kamala Harris: Communication lessons for women everywhere

As we navigate the political landscape of 2024, you could definitely argue this summer belongs to Kamala Harris.  That’s why I was so interested when an invitation t…
By Tudor Robins
Kamala Harris
Claudette McGowan

Protexxa’s Claudette McGowan lands a $10M funding round — a milestone for Black women founders in Canada

For Claudette McGowan, the mission behind Protexxa is deeply personal. Her career trajectory — spanning roles from help desk manager to executive positions at major banks…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Claudette McGowan

‘Hi Barbie!’ Five women-led Canadian brands collab on new Barbie Through the Decades fashion, beauty collection

(CNW Group/Mattel) From bold patterns and bright colours to the iconic Barbie pink lip, Barbie brand fans can now rock some of their favourite looks thanks to a new colla…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Spiral booby pins

Spiral bobby pins for the perfect hair day

You know when you find something in life and you think, “How did I never know about this before now?” I give you spiral bobby pins. Maybe you already know about…
By Tudor Robins
Spiral booby pins

Nadia’s story: I was a new mom having a heart attack on a bathroom floor

Mom and SCAD survivor, Nadia, with her three beautiful children.  As September approaches, SCAD survivor Nadia shares her story, and challenges you to advocate for y…
By Nadia Lappa

It may be time for a social media holiday — here’s how to do it 

Vacation. Holiday. Break. Sabbatical. Whatever you call it, most Canadians embrace it in the summer. As the days grow longer and warmer, nearly two-thirds of us pack our …
By Tudor Robins
Onome Ako

Breaking out of the box: Onome Ako shares her journey through leadership

In Jenny Mitchell’s new book Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, & Lead, she invites 12 women leaders from across North America to recount the …
By Onome Ako
Onome Ako
Maureen McTeer

The ‘DEI hire’ trope isn’t new — it’s been used against women for decades: McTeer  

DEI (short for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is all the rage these days. It is used to mean positive affirmative action by some and as a mean put-down by others who c…
By Maureen A. McTeer
Maureen McTeer