Lisa Thibodeau

Confessions of a vintage advice book connoisseur: introducing our partnership with bestselling author Ann Douglas

It's a gorgeous sunny day and I’m sitting out here on the front porch, flipping through vintage advice books. It’s not like me to take an afternoon off in the mi…

Navigating the grief of infertility and finding purpose

I am 34 years old, and I will never have my own biological children. This was not my own choice, but something I had to accept after a relentless battle with infertility.…

What is greenwashing and why is it bad

These 'bioplastics' cups are often only compostable in an industrial composting facility - meaning in most cases they just end up in the landfill (because they can't be r…

By Tudor Robins

So, you want to write a novel

It was in June of 2019 that I decided the time had come to work on a novel that had lived in the back of my mind for years. I was maybe about one-third of the way down to…

By Mary Taggart

Quotes from Canadian women in politics at The Honest Talk

Since the early days of Canadian democracy, women have been making history and leaving an indelible impact. However, women in Canadian politics are still significantly un…

By Galya Matkovska

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My anorexia didn’t kill me, but it did shape me forever

My anorexia. It’s only as I sit down to write this that I realize that’s what I call it. My anorexia. Calling it that makes sense for two reasons: Everybod…

By Tudor Robins

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Fable & Mane HoliRoots hair oil

When I was growing up, I was strictly instructed by the Indian women in my family to oil my hair. Following ancient Ayurvedic tradition, we'd take a mix of Ashwagandha an…

Empowering change: countries paving the way for women in politics

Which countries in the world have the highest rate of women in politics? You might be surprised The role of women in politics has evolved significantly over the years,…

By Tudor Robins