It's been a long time since I've written anything, or even shared our work online. Life has been super busy. We added two additional members to our family, they are now 2.5 and 15 months. Being a mom of 4 has been an entirely new journey. Having to navigate being a mom to a toddler … Continue reading End of year update
Category: Entrepreneurship
Equity and Authenticity
“Bring your full self”, “you belong here”, “reach your fullest potential” are all encouragement slogans that are used by people, companies, and organizations in attempts to create an inclusive culture for their teams and co-workers. And while the sentiments are positive, and even necessary, it communicates one thing: in order to create an equitable and … Continue reading Equity and Authenticity
What does ‘breaking barriers’ really mean for founders?
People love talking about “breaking barriers” nowadays. But what does that really mean? Who’s putting up these barriers and what does breaking those barriers look like?
Drawing a line in the sand
When it comes to women in business, we have to draw a line in the sand of how much we are controlled by external factors that steer us from one wave into another. Because riding the wave of others, especially waves of power structures, media and its matrix, does nothing good for us or our confidence, self-esteem and empowerment.
Coffee Mornings: What’s your morning routine?
In a COVID19 world, where many of us are working from home, finding a work life/balance can be challenging, especially for working parents. Establishing a morning routine, and setting boundaries with a work schedule can help alleviate some of the stress many of us are experiencing. What's a routine that has worked for you as an entrepreneur?
How to Balance Your Entrepreneurial Journey as a Woman Founder
For many women founders, entrepreneurship feels like a roller coaster ride. Here are some of the areas to focus on to help balance your entrepreneurial journey.
How Philanthropy Needs to Transform to Meet the Challenges of the Moment
How Philanthropy Needs to Transform to Meet the Challenges of the Moment
Women Founder Alum Series: Meet Zamani Ra
The Women Founder alum series aim to highlight stories of women entrepreneurs and startups who were/are part of the Women in Leadership/Women Founder program at Parkdale Centre for Innovation. We hear from the founders on where they’re currently at with their business, some of the successes and challenges they’re facing, life, and everything in between.
Mentorship in the social impact world has a diversity problem, say new founders
In Canada, only 50 percent of businesses make it past five years. With mentorship, that number can jump to 70 percent. Despite such evidence, there still aren’t enough mentorship opportunities for social impact founders in Canada. What needs to change?
Women Founder Alum Series: Meet Igho Diana
Feature of Igho Diana, as part of the Women Founder Alum series.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship 