Beyond the Court: Jessica Matten Brings Indigenous Resilience to Life in Rez Ball
In an era where diverse storytelling is more crucial than ever, Jessica Matten stands out as a powerful advocate for authentic Indigenous representation in film and television. Her work sheds light on stories that often go untold, bringing depth, resilience, and visibility to Indigenous characters and communities. Matten’s latest role in Netflix’s Rez Ball (which […]
How Connie Lo Bootstrapped Her Beauty Brand, Three Ships, on $4,000
Connie Lo’s path to founding Three Ships is rooted in the cultural, personal, and entrepreneurial crossroads of her identity as a Chinese-Canadian woman. For Lo, beauty was never just about aesthetics—it was about self-discovery, well-being, and finding harmony between two worlds that often pulled her in opposite directions. Lo’s own journey with skincare began […]
Sibling Success: Meet The Entrepreneurs Behind Mandy’s Gourmet Salads
Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe are sisters from Montréal who started the beloved salad brand, Mandy’s Gourmet Salads in 2004. Since then, they have transformed their love for fresh, vibrant, and health-conscious meals into a culinary empire. What began as a simple passion for salads has blossomed into a beloved brand synonymous with creativity, quality, and […]
Sweet Success: How SmartSweets’ Tara Bosch is Empowering the Next Generation of Women Founders
As the founder of Vancouver-based SmartSweets, Tara Bosch is not just a candy entrepreneur—she’s a visionary paving the way for the next generation of women founders. Her journey, beginning from her fond childhood memories and evolving into a mission to revolutionize the confectionery industry, is a testament to her boldness and ingenuity. At just 21, […]
How Elevation Pictures’ Laurie May is Championing Diverse Stories on Screen
In a landscape where diversity in storytelling is both sought after and celebrated, Laurie May has long been a guiding force that continues to shape the narrative voice of the film industry. As co-founder and co-president of Elevation Pictures, a Canadian distribution and production company, May’s vision has always been to make an impact by […]
Got a Problem? A Woman Entrepreneur Can Solve It
The old adage, “If you want something done, ask a busy person,” takes on a new meaning when that person is a woman. These leaders are a testament to the core tenets of entrepreneurship and innovation, bringing a level of creativity and problem-solving to their respective industries to create solutions. They’ve embraced the challenge of […]
Mid-Day Squares’ Lezlie Karls is Rewriting the Brand Playbook
Step into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of Mid-Day Squares, a Canadian trailblazer poised for a groundbreaking 2024. Lezlie Karls leads the charge alongside co-founders Jake Karls (her brother) and Nick Saltarelli (her husband) with a vision that transcends traditional snacking. Billed on their website as, “Everything a chocolate bar isn’t, everything a […]
Yvette Wu: How Women Founders Can Combat The Biases They Face In Pitch Rooms
The first quarter in 2023 may have performed better than economists predicted, but for women founders, it was still a loss. According to PitchBook, companies with all women-founded teams raised a mere 2.1%, of the estimated $37 billion invested in US startups. As a Vancouver-based woman founder, who raised a pre-seed round at this time, […]
