Life

The health paradox: Women’s wellness in a restless world

As part of our micro-series on key data points from the groundbreaking What Women Want survey, presented at The Women's Summit in October 2024 in partnership wi…
By She/Her/Hers & The Honest Talk
Debbie Trenholm, Savvy Company

How Debbie Trenholm turned her love of wine into a celebration of Canadian flavour

When it comes to the "buy Canada" movement, you could say Debbie Trenholm was ahead of the curve.  For more than two decades, she's been the ultimate matchmaker – co…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Debbie Trenholm, Savvy Company

Is your nighttime routine setting you up to fail? Here’s what a sleep expert has to say

Sleep impacts every part of our lives: our mental health, our decision-making, our ability to cope with stress, and our overall well-being. And yet, for so many women, qu…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Youth Services Bureau

Is your child struggling with their mental health? Here’s how the Youth Services Bureau can help

If you ask Nina Gorka what brings her hope, you’ll likely get a simple answer: youth.  As CEO of the Youth Services Bureau (YSB), she sees firsthand how young people…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Youth Services Bureau
at-home menopause test

The at-home test helping women take control of menopause

When Marion Ulmann moved to Canada, she was struck by what was missing. After two decades working in women’s health, pharmaceuticals, and abortion care in the U.S., the P…
By Lisa Thibodeau
at-home menopause test
Love & Nudes Lingerie

Changing the ‘nude’ norm in lingerie

Chantal Carter has always had a passion for fashion. Raised in Montreal, she remembers Saturdays spent with her mom – who worked in the rag trade, the city’s historic gar…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Love & Nudes Lingerie

Blondie Apparel’s Canadian-made success story

Brodie (left) and her co-founder Michelle More and more Canadians are making a conscious choice to support local brands, but what does this really mean for businesses on …
By Lisa Thibodeau

These summer staples will be your vacation must-haves

Here at The Honest Talk, we’re all about curating must-have finds that make life easier, more stylish, and effortlessly fun. Whether you’re escaping t…