As a 20-year old, Alison Gordon couldn’t have fathomed one day having a full-time, let alone high-powered, job in the marijuana industry — or that pot would ever be an industry at all. Now, she’s leading 48 North Cannabis Co., an ACMPR licensed medical cannabis company, as CEO, bringing her unstifleable passion to this nascent — and controversial — segment of the consumer packaged goods industry.
Join us at the season premiere of the Women of Influence Evening Series as we sit down with two of the four creators and stars of the Baroness von Sketch Show series – Aurora Browne and Jenn Whalen – as they riff on their breakthrough year and how they’ve helped bring CBC back to its comedy glory.
As the co-owners of Earth Inc., a successful landscape design firm in Toronto, Kennedy McRae and James Dale have the opportunity to meet (and create beautiful backyards for) some powerhouse women of influence. In this Q&A, they’re introducing the WOI community to their client, Susan McIntee, Principal and Creative Director of Toronto design firm 52 Pick-up Inc.
Tanya van Biesen left her 21-year career in the corporate world of executive search to take on a leading role with a global non-profit supporting one of her passions: advancing inclusive workplaces.
An award-winning Canadian pianist and vocalist, Laila Biali has garnered international recognition for her music which she’s performed at prestigious venues spanning five continents, including Carnegie Hall in New York. Most recently, she was selected by CBC Radio to host the national radio show, Saturday Night Jazz. Currently, she is touring her new, self-titled album—LAILA BIALI— across Canada, the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Join us on May 3rd to learn more about Olivia Nuamah, Executive Director, Pride Toronto. She is a fearless leader who some describe as a community builder, mother, artist and DJ; others as an accomplished executive leader, policy expert and social justice advocate. Hear Olivia’s insider perspective on successful leadership and her firm advocacy of ‘revealing who you really are to people.’
Over the last 26 years, thousands of women have been nominated and recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial excellence. Now it’s your turn to celebrate an extraordinary woman entrepreneur! Nominations close Thursday, March 22, 2018.
A survivor of childhood sexual and physical abuse, Tanya Lee realized that the experiences one has at a young age affect the rest of one’s life. Looking to help course-correct the lives of young women going through similar situations, Tanya founded A Room of Your Own, a specialized, Toronto-based book club that combines education and entertainment with a focus on women’s mental health.
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Building a Better Ladder: How Scotiabank fosters female talent through sponsorship
Building workplaces that work for women: How to make your organization more inclusive
The business of creativity: A conversation with design firm owner, Susan McIntee
The New Queens of Comedy: Meet the Baronesses von Sketch
Good Question: How can I create a strong relationship with a potential sponsor?
My True North: Authentic Leadership
