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Lisa Thibodeau

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 shares the reality of the DEI hire

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 shares the reality of the DEI hire
Isabelle Lemay

Canadian outdoor retailer SAIL appoints Isabelle Lemay as new CEO

A new face will be at the helm of one of Ontario’s largest outdoor retailers come September when Isabelle Lemay takes over as President and Chief Executive Officer of SAI…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Isabelle Lemay

Ninja Creami: The perfect healthy summer treat

Hey there, Honest Talk community! It's Jennifer Stewart, and I must share my latest obsession with you – the Ninja Creami. Why do I love it so much? Let me count the ways…
By Jennifer Stewart

The unheard voices in Canada’s fight for equitable women’s healthcare

If you haven’t read our previous story in this series, that’s a good place to start. It explores the often-overlooked crisis in women's healthcare in Canada, highlighting…
By Tudor Robins

Four Canadian poetry collections that speak to the soul

Back when I was a teenager, I spent a lot of time reading poetry.  I loved watching poets work their magic on the page. I marvelled at the way they were able to side…
By Ann Douglas
Imane Khelif

The Imane Khelif boxing story: A modern witch hunt

The Imane Khelif boxing story has made me angry. It’s made me sad. It’s made me scared for women I love. And it’s made me deeply disappointed in the ignorance, rush to ju…
By Tudor Robins
Imane Khelif