inclusion and equity in entrepreneurship & innovation
Women Founders Investment Preparedness program is starting next week April 21st! I'm very excited about this program, since it's been a long time coming, and it's in collaboration with the Canadian Women's Foundation. As we're preparing for the first session, Gurbeen Bhasin and I are working on session planning. We are aiming to have a … Continue reading What is Investment Readiness in a Shifting Economy
Women supporting women. That's a motto I've let guide me throughout my days as an entrepreneur. I’ve learned a lot over the years. More than anything, I’ve learned about power in this industry. Who has it, and who doesn’t. And for those who don’t, how that shapes the way they show up, the decisions they make, and how they perceive those who do.
This week has been tough. Nothing catastrophic happened, but the accumulation of one thing after another not working. And that kind of week messes with you more than it should.
We're constantly bombarded with advice on how to pitch, how to lead, how to grow, scale, pivot, exit. One thing I’ve learned on this journey is no strategy matters if I don’t trust myself first. Trusting my gut instinct made the difference between failure and success, and not trusting myself has backfired on me more … Continue reading Trusting Myself is the Most Underrated Business Strategy
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“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
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?
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?
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.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship 