Lisa Thibodeau

Amplifying and celebrating the voices of Indigenous women

As Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, we are reflecting on the incredible conversations we’ve had with several Indigenous wome…

Coercive control

Coercive control must be criminalized in Canada to protect women

It started slowly, insidiously, and incrementally. I had taken a job overseas as a communications professional and volunteer working with disenfranchised inner-city yo…

Coercive control

A sport-rated sunscreen

It was my kids that got me started using this sunscreen from Canadian-founded company, KINeSYS.They’ve both moved out, and I still use it, for all the following reasons: …

By Tudor Robins

The problem with terms like “Girl Boss” and “SheEO”

In the world of business, titles carry significant weight. They represent the responsibilities, challenges, and achievements that come with leadership. Yet, when…

By Jennifer Stewart

Breaking the stigma: How a team in Ottawa is helping transform perinatal mental healthcare in Canada

After having a baby or finding out you’re expecting, you might picture days filled with pure bliss and endless joy. However, for some mothers, the reality can be far more…

By Lisa Thibodeau

How losing my husband inspired me to be vulnerable

I was at my daughter's dance recital when I got the news that would change our lives: My husband, Harry, had cancer. Harry and I met in Germany when I had just turned …

By Cathy Thorpe

‘It’s not cute anymore’: My journey through the corporate world with a speech impediment

It took two years for my coworkers to get my name right. With a name like Adriana, the mispronunciation wasn’t malicious — it’s just not a common name. And the consistenc…

By Adriana Sgromo

I got an IUD for my 50th birthday: The worst gift ever

No refunds or exchanges — the shocking truth about periods and perimenopause Menopause brings an end to menstruation, but leading up to this “rite of passage,” m…

By Nathaly Houston