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Small Business Saturday: Co-Founder Kendall’s Favourites

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Small Business Saturday: Co-Founder Kendall’s Favourites

It’s Small Business Saturday—an annual day where consumers are encouraged to shop at small businesses. It matters because Small Businesses make our communities vibrant, and often, they’re at the forefront of innovation. Every cool brand started small. Delightfully, there are so many small businesses and brands we can’t wait to...

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Raise Her Up: Katie Warwa

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Raise Her Up: Katie Warwa

The mature neighbourhoods in Edmonton are experiencing an influx of many beautiful infill homes. If you’ve stopped to admire one of these homes, it’s likely you’re looking at a home designed by Katie Warwa, Lead of Design at Urbis Infill Homes, and her team. Katie  has a Masters of Architecture from UBC,...

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Raise Her Up: Chantell Ghosh

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Raise Her Up: Chantell Ghosh

For International Women's Day, we're partnering with DirectHer Network to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias and, and take action for equality.  To celebrate, we have partnered with ten remarkable women who are breaking the barriers of change and empowering more female participation in the boardroom.  Chantell Ghosh Executive...

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Raise Her Up: Charlene Butler

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Raise Her Up: Charlene Butler

For International Women's Day, we're partnering with DirectHer Network to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias and, and take action for equality.  To celebrate, we have partnered with ten remarkable women who are breaking the barriers of change and empowering more female participation in the boardroom.  Charlene Butler Board Governor,...

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Raise Her Up: Shashi Behl

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Raise Her Up: Shashi Behl

For International Women's Day, we're partnering with DirectHer Network to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias and, and take action for equality.  To celebrate, we have partnered with ten remarkable women who are breaking the barriers of change and empowering more female participation in the boardroom.  Shashi Behl President,...

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Raise Her Up: Charlene Theodore

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Raise Her Up: Charlene Theodore

For International Women's Day, we're partnering with DirectHer Network to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias and, and take action for equality.  To celebrate, we have partnered with ten remarkable women who are breaking the barriers of change and empowering more female participation in the boardroom.  Charlene Theodore Lawyer,...

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Raise Her Up: Annie Korver

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Raise Her Up: Annie Korver

For International Women's Day, we're partnering with DirectHer Network to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias and, and take action for equality.  To celebrate, we have partnered with ten remarkable women who are breaking the barriers of change and empowering more female participation in the boardroom.  Annie Korver Consultant,...

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Raise Her Up: Sophie Collins

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Raise Her Up: Sophie Collins

For International Women's Day, we're partnering with DirectHer Network to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias and, and take action for equality.  To celebrate, we have partnered with ten remarkable women who are breaking the barriers of change and empowering more female participation in the boardroom.  Sophie Collins Co-Founder...

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Raise Her Up: Chantel Cabaj

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Raise Her Up: Chantel Cabaj

For International Women's Day, we're partnering with DirectHer Network to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias and, and take action for equality. DirectHer Network is a women-led not-for-profit empowering Canadian women with the tools and support necessary to serve on boards. To celebrate, we have partnered with ten remarkable...

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Raise Her Up: Esmahan Abdallah

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Raise Her Up: Esmahan Abdallah

Meet Esmahan, Edmonton-based jewelry designer and co-founder of Buno Design. Esmahan’s design viewpoint reflects years circumnavigating the world. Her statement jewelry is made using recycled and vintage pieces furthering her commitment to reuse and repurpose.  Jewelry is reflective of personality - and, more often that not, personal history. Esmahan’s story reflects...

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Raise Her Up: Jasmine Duncan

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Raise Her Up: Jasmine Duncan

Jasmine is a force. She’s the owner of SP Events, champion of womxn, and behind the platform, Successful Parenting. She’s also a mother to three teenage girls. And what Jasmine knows is that parenthood and entrepreneur both benefit from vulnerability, support and connection. Inspired by our collective need for a strong...

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Raise Her Up: Bianca Osbourne

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Raise Her Up: Bianca Osbourne

Bianca Osbourne is the host of the podcast “On My Plate”, on-air cooking expert for CTV and The Marilyn Denis Show, and cooking show host for Gusto’s CombiNATION Plates.  Bianca is really talented and super fun. Having known Bianca for almost a decade, it’s not at all surprising that she...

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