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Lisa Thibodeau

Things we love - The Honest Talk

Starbucks coffee (especially the Christmas Blend)

Beginning each day with a great cup of coffee is a must in my busy life. For me personally, Starbucks coffee (especially the Christmas Blend), freshly ground and brewed i…
Things we love - The Honest Talk

L’Oréal Paris Telescopic mascara

My small eyes can use all the help they can get. I tried costly eyelash extensions but decided they were too high-maintenance (I was preparing food in the kitchen one day…

Is your friend pregnant? Here’s how you can help

What to do when your friend is expecting a baby I am mom to an absolutely adorable girl who brought light to my life in a dark time. She gives me a sense of life every…
By Galya Matkovska
Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s first female Ambassador to the U.S.

My legal colleagues invited me to lunch … at a strip club

Lessons learned as the first woman in the room Being the first woman in a role has been a recurring feature of my career. Being the first woman in a role or the only w…
By Kirsten Hillman
Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s first female Ambassador to the U.S.
What does it mean to advocate for yourself in a doctor’s office

What does it mean to advocate for yourself in a doctor’s office?

Former CTV reporter Megan Shaw recently shared a deeply personal story about her struggle with unexplained bleeding, and it quickly became the most popular article on our…
By Galya Matkovska
What does it mean to advocate for yourself in a doctor’s office
what's wrong with fast fashion? the honest talk

Unveiling the dark side of fast fashion: key takeaway from Vox longread

We know you care about the environment. You might be doing your best not to buy too much, to focus on sustainable products, and/or to avoid animal products. You might hav…
what's wrong with fast fashion? the honest talk
Victoria Beckham’s diet Netflix The Honest Talk women and food

Society treats men and women (even famous ones) differently when it comes to food

Photo: Facebook of Victoria Beckham Hot on the heels of our story featuring the latest data proving that men and women have very different relationships with food, we …
Victoria Beckham’s diet Netflix The Honest Talk women and food
Dr. Heather Morrison-Understanding healthcare decisions in Canada-The Honest Talk

How does the Canadian healthcare system work?

Insights from Dr. Heather Morrison, Chief Public Health Office for P.E.I. Healthcare is a hot topic in Canada these days. It’s been front and centre in all four provin…
By Tudor Robins
Dr. Heather Morrison-Understanding healthcare decisions in Canada-The Honest Talk