Time to Thrive Podcast: Sync your career with passion
? Biography Jessica Kline is on a mission to support and empower women in the motorsports industry. In 2012, she created Backwoods Promotions, a marketing agency that specializes in motorsports event staffing. Since this time, Jessica has grown the company and...
Why your FEAR ZONE is actually a good place to be
So it turns out I had it wrong all along! Well, sort of. See, I used to think there were only three zones of human experience… and it turns out there are actually four. And when it comes to fear, I’m being reminded that perhaps it’s not such a bad thing...
Never save anything for the swim back…
Yesterday morning I jumped in the lake for a quick dip, I then decided I’d go for an actual swim. At first, I told myself I’d do 100 strokes in each direction. As I was approaching the last stoke, I thought, why not just keep going? A little over 500m up...
WIBN Featured Member Event: Online Styling Session Event
Event Description The event will be held on Zoom and will be delivered in 3 sessions 1 – 1.5 hours each All sessions will be interactive and include study sheets. Session #1: Discovering your Signature Style – what makes you stand out, demonstrating your...
7 out of 10 Canadian women experiencing anxiety due to unpaid care work during pandemic
TORONTO — A new survey has found that seven out of 10 Canadian women are experiencing more anxiety, depression, fatigue and isolation because of the increase in unpaid care work they are expected to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1,500 Canadians...
Canadian women share stories of racism + resources #Blacklivesmatter
Content courtesy of CTV News The death of George Floyd in Minnesota has spurred massive protests across the world, including here in Canada, as people tackle the difficult problem of systemic racism and its effects. While many Canadian leaders have denounced the death...
Spark joy and meaning in your life with this daily ritual
I am a joy junky. I look for it in books, magazines, movies and deep, meaningful conversations. Last night I watched the movie Joy which is loosely based on true story and book called “Inventing Joy”. The movie shares the story of Joy Mangano who invented...
Setting the Stage for Gender Equality in Canadian Banking and Financial Services
Press Release Source: Nothern Trust Corporation Canada has witnessed some exciting gender equality wins over the last few years, both symbolic and concrete. Senate passed a bill to make the national anthem gender neutral1. The government rolled out an expanded...
Facebook Canada starts Aid Program for SMBs
Facebook Canada today unveiled several new initiatives to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The announcement includes nearly $3.5 million in grants, virtual training programs, and product features across Facebook’s family of apps to promote local...
Investing in women entrepreneurs ensures economic recovery
(Article source: The Hill Times) The world economy is facing unprecedented crisis due to COVID-19, impacting entrepreneurs and firms across every sector. Women founders (defined as all entrepreneurs who identify as female), face unique challenges. Critical but...