Culture

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

‘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 co…
By Lisa Thibodeau
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

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 s…
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

Knix is paying athletes to talk about their periods — here’s why

Megan Rapinoe, two-time World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist. (PRNewsfoto/Knix) With all eyes on our athletes in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Knix h…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Anita Nowak

Anita Nowak’s new book shares the secret to living – and working – more empathically 

When was the last time you practiced purposeful empathy?  It may not be a phrase that immediately springs to mind, but for Anita Nowak, it’s top of mind both pers…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Anita Nowak
Jessica Campbell

Canadian Jessica Campbell will be the first woman coach in NHL history

On Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken made a historic announcement naming Saskatchewan native Jessica Campbell as the team’s new assistant coach, making her the first woman in…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Jessica Campbell