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Raise Her Up: Sophie Collins

Raise Her Up: Sophie Collins

1-minute read

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,...

Raise Her Up: Chantel Cabaj

Raise Her Up: Chantel Cabaj

1-minute read

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...

Raise Her Up: Esmahan Abdallah

Raise Her Up: Esmahan Abdallah

3-minute read

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...

Raise Her Up: Jasmine Duncan

Raise Her Up: Jasmine Duncan

3-minute read

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...

Raise Her Up: Bianca Osbourne

Raise Her Up: Bianca Osbourne

3-minute read

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...

Raise Her Up: Celeigh Cardinal

Raise Her Up: Celeigh Cardinal

3-minute read

Celeigh is a JUNO-Award winning soul-folk singer and songwriter. Whether sweetly strumming an acoustic guitar or leading her band in a rocking rave-up, she commands...

Raise Her Up: Tai Amy Grauman

Raise Her Up: Tai Amy Grauman

5-minute read

Tai Amy Grauman is Metis, Cree and Haudenosaunee from Alberta, and an actor, playwright and emerging director. From a young age, Tai dreamed of acting....

Raise Her Up: Sue Tomney and Katherine O’Neill

Raise Her Up: Sue Tomney and Katherine O’Neill

5-minute read

Meet Katherine O’Neill, CEO of YWCA Edmonton and Sue Tomney, CEO of YW Calgary, our 2020 Black Friday Fund Partner. Women, girls, and gender-diverse people...

Raise Her Up: Shazma Mithani

Raise Her Up: Shazma Mithani

9-minute read

Meet emergency room doctor, mother of two and female powerhouse, Shazma Mithani. During the workday, Shazma splits her workdays between the Royal Alexandra Hospital and...

Raise Her Up: Jess Tetu

Raise Her Up: Jess Tetu

6-minute read

A serial entrepreneur with a dedication to philanthropy, Jess Tetu is also a public speaker who has been making an impact on her community since...

7339 Kilometers Apart on Mother’s Day

7339 Kilometers Apart on Mother’s Day

4-minute read Long-distance relationships are hard—and we’re not just talking about facing kilometres apart with our significant others. We’re touching base with two of our dual-citizenship team...
Raise Her Up: Lourdes Juan

Raise Her Up: Lourdes Juan

2-minute read Lourdes Juan has an entrepreneurial spirit running through her veins. Find out what inspired her to hustle from a young age and how she’s using...