Women Who Lead: Joy Spence on 40 Years of Smashing Ceilings
Since joining Appleton Estate as Chief Chemist in 1981, Joy Spence has been smashing ceilings and revolutionizing rum one glass at a time.
How Khushboo Jha of BuyProperly is Revolutionizing Real Estate
If you’ve ever thought about investing in real estate but felt overwhelmed by the nature of it then you may have something in common with Khushboo Jha, the CEO of BuyProperly. Between the high prices and complicated system, she was almost ready to give up but the hope of a solution kept her motivated. “I […]
Abbey Sharp on Becoming an Influencer in the Food Industry
Abbey Sharp, Founder of Abbey’s Kitchen has somehow made food and science, sassy in the most appetizing of ways. Sharp made a name for herself by defying stereotypes around food and diets, using sass and facts as her packaging. It all started with her blog, Abbey’s Kitchen, and slowly made the move to Youtube. Through […]
Chrissy King: Taking Up Space and Increasing Diversity in the Fitness Industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chrissy King describes herself as a writer, speaker, fitness and strength coach, and a powerlifter with a passion for intersectional feminism and creating a diverse and inclusive fitness industry. Like many others who have gone on a fitness journey, her first interest in the gym was for the purpose of losing weight. Along the way, […]
Cheekbone Beauty Founder Jenn Harper on Building a Brand with Purpose
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People often say “dream big,” as an analogy to stay ambitious and not set limits on yourself. For Jenn Harper, dreaming—literally—was the catalyst for the courage to leave her job in sales and marketing to begin an entrepreneurial journey and eventually launch Cheekbone Beauty. A makeup company that represents so much more, Cheekbone Beauty has […]
How FoodiePages Puts the Spotlight on Small Businesses
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While the significance of shopping locally became apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, Erin Maynes believed in the importance of supporting small businesses long before it became a trend. As the founder of FoodiePages, a gift delivery company that specializes in partnering with up-and-coming independent Canadian brands, Maynes has spent the last eight years searching for […]
Why Xero’s Faye Pang Believes Personal Growth Is the Most Important Career Metric
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”“Chase the growth, not the titles or the compensation.”” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]For many people, it’s easy to fall into the trap of envisioning a career that follows a standard trajectory. Sometimes, climbing up a straight ladder can be a very successful route. However, the best personal growth doesn’t necessarily come from a straight and narrow path. […]
How Dr. Liza perfected the balance of fashion and function
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you want something done right, do it yourself. Dr. Liza, a chiropractor and osteopath, had patients constantly coming in with problems due to the high heels they were wearing. When she was left without a better high heel option to recommend, she decided to create one herself. Now, her shoe designs are elevating one’s […]
