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    Interview with F45 owner: Andrea Lorenzon  

    February 20, 2024 /

    An interview on business ownership with F45 owner: Andrea Lorenzon. Andrea Lorenzon is the owner of three F45 locations across Toronto, Ontario. She is a 33-year-old fitness enthusiast with a passion for living life to the fullest. She is an inspiring woman who was unhappy in the corporate lifestyle, took life by the rains and changed the course of her life to be happy and live it to the fullest.   Andrea is originally from Maple, Ontario, but has lived in Toronto for 12 years. She is a dedicated dog mom to her 13-year-old puggle, Timmy, and he is Andrea’s best friend. She loves to take him on adventures.   Throughout her…

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    The making and the future of The Business Casual podcast 

    November 20, 2023
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    Old clothes, new connections

    June 30, 2021

    Interview with Influencer Soheila Hakimi

    September 19, 2022
  • Resources

    It’s for the girls

    September 6, 2023 /

    Events BY women FOR women in the GTA Courtesy of Vantha Thang  Living in a big city can sometimes be very intimidating, especially as a woman. These come with challenges like meeting new people in a safe way, making friends and finding new hobbies.   In the Greater Toronto Area, there are so many events that happen daily but they can be scary as you’re surrounded by so many new people.   Have you ever wanted to participate in events happening but are more comfortable with something that’s run by women and meant for women?   Below are some events run virtually and in person by women who want to help other women.…

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    5 Ontario literary magazines accepting work from women writers

    June 29, 2021

    Eight non-fiction books that highlight women and their strengths

    May 13, 2024

    Life after abuse: Resources for support

    October 21, 2021
  • Lifestyle & Family

    My apologies: The habit of saying sorry

    May 29, 2023 /

    Two women discuss over-apologizing and how to stop Sorry! Oh, that was a tree. Elizabeth Shaw is a Toronto-based administrative professional and mother who struggles with a nasty habit that bothers her from time to time: Being overly polite and apologetic.  Shaw believes her habit partly stems from her client-facing career. She says she will apologize even when a mistake is someone else’s to make the other person more comfortable. Often, she will apologize when clients fail to understand her explanation of something.  It’s not just Shaw who feels the need to be overly accommodating and apologetic. Other women, like stay-at-home mom Jenni McGuire of Toronto, feel the same way.   McGuire…

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    The TikToker challenging mental health stigma

    October 7, 2021

    Not Rude, Not Passive: The Everyday Power of Assertive Communication 

    September 19, 2025

    Midlife Doesn’t Have to Lead to a Crisis 

    October 7, 2025
  • Business

    The Give and Grow: Where sports and nature collide

    August 10, 2022 /

    The Toronto-based small business combining gardening, basketballs and community outreach. During the bleak days of the early pandemic, many looking for escape or distraction found solace in starting new hobbies, FaceTiming loved ones or starting a new project. One of those pandemic projects became The Give and Grow. The Toronto-based company was founded by Olivia Ho, a healthcare worker with a love for everything basketball-related. Ho also coaches youth as a Sport Program Lead at MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) LaunchPad. The Give and Grow puts an athletic spin on interior decoration. Ho dreamed of combining her passion for basketball and love of nature into a single product, and…

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    Interview with Influencer Soheila Hakimi

    September 19, 2022

    Women in business: life as a wedding planner 

    September 16, 2024

    Interview with F45 owner: Andrea Lorenzon  

    February 20, 2024
  • Lifestyle & Family

    Women-focused storytelling in “Turning Red”

    August 3, 2022 /

    How Domee Shi’s recent film normalizes womanhood Tamagotchis, boy bands, and unruly emotions take center stage in Turning Red, Chinese-born Canadian animator Domee Shi’s first feature-length Pixar film.  Set in Toronto in the 90s, the animated film follows 13-year-old Meilin as she navigates the messy, confusing and sometimes scary milestone of reaching puberty. To add to the drama, Mei turns into a giant red panda whenever her emotions become overwhelming. On Feb. 21, 2021, Turning Red was released exclusively on Disney Plus and generated an overwhelming number of positive reviews. It received a 94 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 per cent on Metacritic and 70 per cent on…

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    Fairy tales, the writing life, and disability representation: An interview with Amanda Leduc

    October 5, 2021

    Redefining Strength through Social Change 

    September 5, 2025

    10 Female-founded beauty brands from Ontario

    January 23, 2023
  • Employment,  Lifestyle & Family,  Resources

    Safety in the Six

    July 12, 2022 /

    A woman’s guide to personal safety in Toronto Urban centres are inherently risky spaces to navigate.  This risk increases exponentially for those who identify as women, especially those who are alone. According to the 2016 census, Toronto is home to a population of more than two million people, making it the largest city in Canada and the fourth largest city in North America.  This makes for a bustling, diverse metropolis, but it also raises safety concerns for women living in the city. It is never a woman’s fault if she is attacked or made uncomfortable, but there are ways to combat and/or avoid unwanted advances.  The following list covers some…

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    The benefits of mentorship: how to find or become one

    September 13, 2024

    Tips for returning to the workplace

    September 21, 2021

    Navigating ​sexual harassment in the workplace 

    November 6, 2023
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