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  • Sylvia Parris Drummond is making change and building community for Black Nova Scotians — through education, opportunities, and celebration.

    2020 Social Change Award Winner

  • How to build a lasting legacy through trusts.

    Lydia Potocnik, Head of Estate Planning & Philanthropic Advisory Services with BMO, shares her advice.

  • How the pandemic inspired this entrepreneur to shift from her 9-5 and build her business.

    Maria Poonawala, founder of Connexa.ai, shares her journey.

  • Q&A: Jolene Laskey, founder of Wabanaki Maple, is adding a twist to an Indigenous tradition.

    Here’s how she managed her business through the pandemic.

  • The benefits of reciprocal mentorship.

    Why mentorship matters for career acceleration in both mentees and mentors.

    • Stephania Varalli
    • Growth

  • Meet Michelle Stilwell, Paralympic gold medalist turned politician turned director of rapid COVID testing.

    Michelle Stilwell’s athletic accomplishments are impressive: she’s a six-time Paralympic gold medalist in…

  • How Vicki Saunders of SheEO built a new financial model for a better world.

    Her radically generous community is fostering equity and sustainability.

  • The founder of Balzac’s Coffee left the brand she built — to create an entirely new retail business during COVID.

    Diana Olsen’s latest venture, Inner Beach, merges online and in-store channels.

  • Mandy Farmer built an award winning retro-themed hotel brand — and kept it going through the pandemic by focusing on helping people.

    2020 Excellence Award Winner

  • Three steps for building your legacy in line with your values.

    Get started no matter what your budget or your goals.

    • Stephania Varalli
    • Growth