Saman Tabasinejad immigrated to Canada from Iran in 1997. She moved with her mother, father and older brother. Since arriving … More
Tag: women who lead
The Meraki Sole: One Toronto woman’s mission to commemorate a traditional South Asian shoe
Eman Bachani is the Founder of Meraki Design House, a globally inspired fashion and lifestyle e-commerce brand that launched on … More
Guyana born, New York bred and in Toronto today, Letticia Cosbert is a digital curator and poet who’s redefining how we understand cultural labels
Letticia Cosbert is a writer, poet and digital curator who was born in Guyana, but left as a baby to … 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
A designer and market-maker, Lauren Kenney advocates for slow-fashion and community-building in southwestern Ontario
Lauren Kenney is the founder of the Guelph Vintage and Makers’ Market (VAMM), a series of events that bring creators, … More
Gracie Klutz, CEO of Klutz Mega Korp., shares insights on celebrating the individual through targeted, personalized fashion
In late 2015, we met Gracie Klutz, CEO and Designer of Klutz Mega Korp., at a flea market in Toronto’s … More
Lisa Durante’s boutique consultancy changes how the world works with working moms
Lisa Durante is an entrepreneur, business-leader and intersectional feminist with decades of experience in corporate communications, writing and planning. With … More
Writer Priyanka Saju finds strength in vulnerability, through crafting poems about family, resistance and creativity
Priyanka Saju is a creative writer, poet and marketing consultant who shares with the world simple but meaningful verses, not … More
Amanda Scriver takes ownership of her self-made title, “Fat, Loud and Shouty Writer,” while using her voice and her role to amplify others
Talking to Amanda Scriver, author, lover of community and social media and foodie, is like hearing all of her thoughts … More
Canadian start-up The Packaging Company™ transforms the way businesses send product, while also redefining what it means to collaborate
Canada’s own The Packaging Company launched in August 2016 to help businesses, large and small, send packages and deliver orders … More
Coupling sounds of the 60s and 70s with contemporary folk, The O’Pears bring something sweet to the Canadian music scene
Jill Harris, Lydia Persaud and Meg Contini make up The O’Pears, a Toronto-based contemporary folk trio. Jill (Vocals/Guitar), Lydia (Vocals/Ukulele) … More
Surrey’s Rachel Wong commits to the craft of writing, while balancing a gig at a local radio station and a full-time course load
Rachel Wong is a writer, communicator, food aficionado and piano player. Living in Surrey, BC with her family, Rachel is … More
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