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As winter approaches, we’re bringing back our favourite winter boot list to help you stay warm, stylish, and ready for the season! Even better? We noticed several of these boots are on sale right now! https://t.co/0bn4gtqwZ6
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Winter calls for boots that can handle everything from snow to slush, all while keeping you warm and stylish. Whether you’re braving icy sidewalks, hitting the slopes, or just looking cute by the...
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When her daughter was born with clubfoot, Mariangel Pulido turned fear into purpose – creating adaptive baby clothes that make life easier for families like hers. https://t.co/04RBGhqHf0
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When I think back to the moment my daughter was born, I remember the quiet before her first cry – the kind of silence that holds both joy and fear. It was my second C-section, and I was ready for the...
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There’s no shortage of advice on how to join a board – but not all of it reflects reality. Misconceptions can hold talented leaders back or make the path seem more exclusive than it is. @WGOBCanada
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Today, there’s no shortage of information about what it takes to join a board. Articles, webinars, and word-of-mouth advice abound – but not all of it reflects the reality of board service. Misconc...
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Menopause hits when life’s already full – careers, kids, chaos. Lauren Small shares how brain fog, exhaustion & silence took over – and what it took to get help. Read her powerful piece on @TheHonestTalk. https://t.co/5BYTyJr47K
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The last five years have had all the hallmarks of a Hollywood blockbuster: geopolitical unrest, a global pandemic, economic, cultural, and social injustice are just a few of the headliners that have...
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Canada is falling behind on women’s representation in politics. While other nations are implementing bold measures, Canada has largely stayed the course. We chat with @ShariGraydon about what this means & what it will take to put Canada back on track. https://t.co/0M0xIW3Zjf
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Once a global leader in women’s political representation, Canada now ranks 71st in the world – a startling drop from 28th just 25 years ago. While other nations have introduced bold measures to close...
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Thrilled to have Sinead King, president of @VancouverRiseFC, on the pod! ⚽ She’s driving real change in women’s soccer – from leading one of the first @NorthernSuperLg clubs to advocating for inclusive spaces. Listen now! 🎧 https://t.co/Lr5BEaiNKY
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We’re thrilled to welcome Sinead King, president of Vancouver Rise FC, to the show! From leading one of the first clubs in the Northern Super League to advocating for inclusive spaces in sports,...
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An honour to accept The Honest Talk Women’s Leadership Award, and to share the stage with @Kathleen_Wynne to discuss our leadership journeys in diplomacy and politics. Thank you @_TheHonestTalk and @catherinejclark for bringing together an incredible group of women.
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The Honest Talk, Canada’s acclaimed podcast featuring inspiring conversations with women leaders, is now on iHeartRadio! Co-founded by Catherine Clark and Jennifer Stewart, @_TheHonestTalk creates space for authentic conversations with influential women across industries.
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Two weeks after giving birth, Hayley Mullins’ baby slipped during skin-to-skin contact – a moment of fear & guilt that stayed with her. That experience sparked @TheJoeyband, a device making postpartum care safer & amplifying innovation in women’s health.
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As an athlete, coach, and entrepreneur, saying yes became second nature for @lweagle19. It was how she built momentum, how she proved herself, how she moved forward. But when life shifted in a big way, so did her perspective.⬇️ https://t.co/OETJ5N4npu
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I am learning to quiet that voice by remembering the truth I know deep down: saying no takes courage.
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After experiencing personal loss, Mary Deacon set out on a mission to break the stigma around mental health. Her journey led to creating @Bell_LetsTalk – a movement reshaping Canada’s mental health conversation. https://t.co/he1eohwdGt
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If you ask Mary Deacon what first sparked her passion for mental health advocacy, she’ll tell you it wasn’t theory or training – it was personal. In August 1991, just weeks after having her first...
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Engagements may be about rings and romance – but they’re also the perfect time for a tougher conversation: prenups. https://t.co/nuChB6HqQv
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When news broke of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement, fans everywhere swooned. But beyond the fairytale headlines lies a less glamorous, but no less important, conversation: prenups....
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Today, orange shirts remind us of our shared responsibility to listen, learn & act. We spoke with Rose LeMay, a leader in anti-racism & reconciliation, about what it takes to move from awareness to action. #truthandreconciliationday
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Big news! 🎉 Our co-founders Jennifer Stewart & @catherinejclark have been named among Ottawa’s 10 Most Influential Women by @ottawalifers. Their vision + leadership power The Honest Talk every day – congrats to them & all the incredible women recognized!
Bold voices. Big impact. National reach. Here are our profiles of 10 of the capital’s most influential women — leaders shaping the city and the country 👉 https://t.co/419XzB8Z0K
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A new episode of the pod is out! We’re joined by @erinelofson, President of @Mastercard in Canada, for a conversation about real leadership. From bouncing back after setbacks to balancing the unseen demands women face, Erin shares candid lessons.⬇️ https://t.co/lqAGf7TTwn
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Catherine Clark: We have a lot to talk about, but I thought what we would start with is the fact that you really have built a remarkable career in tech and finance. And frankly, those are industries...
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Leadership isn’t easy – it’s often about taking on a challenge. @Mastercard’s Sasha Krstic shares how challenges fueled her growth and why women need supportive spaces to thrive. https://t.co/YXXENMNWDF
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The path to leadership is rarely a straight line. This is true whether you are just starting your career or 25 years into an established one. To move ahead and grow, we must get comfortable with...
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Courtney Spiak never planned on pregnancy at 43. But when life rewrote her story, she discovered what she didn’t have in her 30s: strength, wisdom, and a deeper perspective.
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Catherine McKenna’s (@cathmckenna) new book, Run Like a Girl, isn’t your typical political memoir. From soccer fields to climate negotiations, she shares lessons on resilience, solidarity, and staying hopeful even when the work is hard.
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The cybersecurity field can often feel isolating for underrepresented groups. But here’s the thing: their perspectives are exactly what Canada needs to tackle the next wave of AI-driven cyber threats. @Mastercard
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Sometimes it takes a life-changing event to make us rethink everything – our boundaries, our priorities, even how we see ourselves. New today on The Honest Talk ⬇️
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