Queen Books embraces and propels inclusive storytelling, while building Toronto’s Leslieville community through writing, reading and events

In the spring of 2017, Queen Books opened its doors in Toronto’s Leslieville community. Since day one, co-owners and first … More

This is Marisa Tran: The co-owner of Toronto’s Hollandaise Diner talks queer identity, career shifts, community giving and exploring the world

Marisa Tran and Josh de Grosbois opened Hollandaise Diner in Toronto’s east-end on December 9, 2015. They serve bottomless coffee, … More

Becoming the Didihood: A collective of South Asian sisters influencing Canada’s media landscape

Arti Patel, Online Lifestyle Reporter at Global News, Nikkjit Gill, Managing Editor at Post City and Roohi Sahajpal, Case Manager … More

Tatiana Ferguson on transforming policies and programs for the LGBTQ2S+ community across Canada

Tatiana Ferguson is dedicated to improving the lives of youth and believes strongly in volunteering to support numerous organizations across … More

Performer Kristie Gunter hopes to lead Funnies for Families to national impact, sharing smiles with Canadian families facing adversity

In October 2014, Kristie Gunter founded Funnies for Families, a non-profit organization that brings laughter to families going through tough … More

Erin Conway, producer, consultant, mentor, philanthropist and comedian, has unconditional love for giving back and sparking laughs

Erin Conway is a producer, consultant, mentor and philanthropist. She’s also involved in Toronto’s comedy community and is a producer … More

Bringing Health Home: Winnipeg physician gives people living with addictions in Punjab, India a chance to heal

Kernjeet Sandhu is a family physician working to help people living with addictions in India and in Winnipeg, MB. Kernjeet … More

Educator, yoga teacher and philanthropist launches The Haiti School Building Project with Toronto’s at risk youth

Serena Bufalino grew up in Hamilton, ON but now lives in Toronto. She’s an educator, a yoga teacher, a leader … More

Mental Health Talks founder and aspiring psychiatrist on route to changing Canadian care and treatment

Delia Xenophontos is an aspiring psychiatrist working towards making a difference in the lives of her future patients, of students … More