The Read
Our Chance at a Long, Healthy, Happy Life
6-minute read
Raise Her Up: Lourdes Juan
2-minute read
Raise Her Up: Lourdes Juan
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 her leadership skills to fight the food waste epidemic in our communities.
Raise Her Up: Maya Gohill
5-minute read
Raise Her Up: Maya Gohill
Painter and illustrator by day and award-winning interior designer by night, Maya Gohill is a creative power woman whose work can be found around all corners of the world. Read more to find out who and what inspires her creative process and how she turned her unduly passion into a...
Raise Her Up: Shelley Spaner
6-minute read
Raise Her Up: Shelley Spaner
Shelley is a woman of all trades: radiologist, partner, board director, health program founder, country music fan and tennis enthusiast (the list goes on!) Find out how she’s empowering women to close the gender gap when it comes to health and wellnes.
Raise Her Up: Jennifer Mehalko
5-minute read
Raise Her Up: Jennifer Mehalko
Jennifer Mehalko has been an interior designer for over 15 years, a movement teacher for nearly 10 years AND launched her first lifestyle collection just over 2 years ago! Hear about her journey growing her new dream in her hometown.
Raise Her Up: Teresa Clouston
6-minute read
Raise Her Up: Teresa Clouston
Contributing to the leadership and growth of ATB, Teresa Clouston, Executive Vice President of Business and Agriculture, thrives on seeing others succeed. We had the chance to hear her experiences as a leader in one of Alberta's most successful organizations.
Raise Her Up: Jessica Janzen
6-minute read
Raise Her Up: Jessica Janzen
Jessica Janzen is a force to be reckoned with. After losing her six-month-old son to a rare disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, she started her own foundation, Love for Lewiston, and has raised over $620,000 to date. She’s also a social media trailblazer, business owner and mother of three.
Raise Her Up: Martha Jamieson
2-minute read
Raise Her Up: Martha Jamieson
Martha is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Servies at the Edmonton branch of DDB, one of the world's leading advertising agencies. With more than two decades of experience in her field, Martha is a creative force who gives her all to the clients she works with.
Raise Her Up: Nancy MacDonald
5-minute read
Raise Her Up: Nancy MacDonald
Nancy is a natural leader with a curious mind who has helped to shape how Edmontonians move with and interact with the city. As the Vice President of Urban Planning for the Edmonton-based global design firm Stantec, Nancy is passionate about creating better and more livable cities.
Raise Her Up: Kendall & Justine Barber
3-minute read
Raise Her Up: Kendall & Justine Barber
In 2012, Kendall and Justine took a leap of faith by quitting their career jobs to start Poppy Barley. More than learning how to run a successful and nationally recognized business, they have learned how to listen to themselves.
Raise Her Up: Jill Griffiths
6-minute read
Raise Her Up: Jill Griffiths
Jill has worked as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist in Edmonton since 2006, and currently practices at the Pacific Center for Reproductive Medicine. In addition to her day job, she is a mom of four children aged 5-11 and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University...
Raise Her Up: Robyn Eeson
3-minute read
