Karen Richards: Associate Vice President in Business Architecture and Innovation, Sun Life Financial
To hear Sun Life’s Karen Richards tell it, banking is about people. From the teams she leads to the communities
To hear Sun Life’s Karen Richards tell it, banking is about people. From the teams she leads to the communities
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Photo courtesy of Darrell Keezer Darrell Keezer is the founder and CEO of Candybox Marketing, a digital marketing firm with
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Isadore Sharp is founder and chairperson of the Four Seasons Hotels chain, located in 33 countries, with 99 hotels –
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Gillian Riley, the Chief Executive Officer of Tangerine Bank, has carved an impressive path in the financial industry, marked by
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Photo courtesy of Suraj K. Gupta. While pursuing his MBA at Columbia University, Suraj K. Gupta witnessed many founding teams,
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The Poet Laureate of Ontario title was created in memory of the iconic poet and The Tragically Hip frontman, Gord
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“The value women produce while serving in leadership roles is astronomical and has [an] economic impact. Women should be given
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Peter Williams, a Jamaican-Canadian actor known for his exceptional talent, is synonymous with artistry and charisma in entertainment. Williams has
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While she was running her own entrepreneurial venture, Chantelle Quow had a revelation: she could have used a business mentor.
Nicole Havrda is making a name for herself as a young woman in the world of motorsports. In a male-dominated
From his background in finance to his 20 years of investing in real estate, Ming Lim’s work with Volition Properties
It’s not enough to say Avery Raquel has toured North America, with a long line of concert performances. Add to
Ellen Sparry has farming in her blood. It’s something the C&M Seeds’ General Manager says is a common trait among
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When you think about a drone, you’re likely imagining an unmanned aerial vehicle, capturing stunning images or shocking acts of
For Malik Williams, the sky is the limit; the 23-year-old baseball player has a wealth of achievements. Apart from being
Roya Rahmani’s story is one of inspiration – from growing up in war-torn Afghanistan, to making strides in her many
Brittany Charlton founded Ohh! Foods with the mission of creating delicious nutrient-dense snacks that are free from the common allergens.
For entrepreneur, author, Co-Founder & CEO of Business Brothers, Purdeep Sangha, coaching and consulting businessmen was a natural choice. From
Jeet Banerjee was not even 30 when he started—and sold—two successful companies. Born and raised in California, Banerjee created his
Having gone through a difficult family situation in her teen years, the founder of Women’s Leadership Accelerator—Kelsey Boyer, was blessed
Forrest Tuff is the CEO and Founder of One Vision Productions based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2004, One Vision Productions specializes
Kaaren Whitney-Vernon, Founder and CEO of Happy Hive – is all about helping others — specifically helping women thrive in
Breaking barriers in the music industry isn’t easy, particularly for young women. A recent study by Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at the University
On Friday, Nov. 16, 2022, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) was concluded in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt with a
Like Lebron James in 2010/1, Ignacio Tartavull took his talents to South Beach. Tartavull is the CEO of Tiny Mile,
At Zindi, it’s all about harnessing the power of data for social good. Celina Lee, founder, and CEO of Zindi,
Rick Dhillon went from property accounting to the lucrative world of real estate in 2005. Now, he’s a successful real
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Thought leadership was first coined as a buzzword in 1994 by Strategy+Business founder Joel Kurtzman, but what started as business
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When The Honourable David C. Onley took his position as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in 2007, it was a significant
Paulina Cameron is CEO of The Forum, a Canadian charity that educates and mentors women-identifying entrepreneurs. At the heart of
Good food brings people together; Jesus Gonzalez Rivas Jr. knows this well. When his parents, immigrants from El Salvador, opened
Chandra Dhandapani has held a lot of titles since joining CBRE in 2016 to lead the corporation’s digital strategy and
James Bateman has had a unique path — he worked in his family carpentry business for 9 years, went back
Diana Paredes co-founded Suade Labs in 2014, following a successful career in investment banking at Barclays and Merrill Lynch. After
Cookin is a newly launched, homemade food delivery marketplace by long-time friends and business partners Morley Ivers and Michael Baruch.
Laurin Liu was elected at 20 years old to Parliament in 2011, the youngest member at the time. In her
Marcela Mandeville is dedicated to helping women succeed in every aspect of business. After first joining Alberta Women’s Entrepreneurs in
For 15 years, Loren Shifrin has worked in the factoring business, garnering a sterling reputation before launching his own successful
Don’t be afraid to make your own content, says the popular influencer. One Toronto-based influencer has gained herself four million
Like many entrepreneurs and change-makers, Nelly Cheboi first looked within her community. Growing up in rural Kenya, Cheboi was acutely
Carb-free beer, low-cal vodka iced tea, sugar-free white wine spritzers — you know Ace Beverage Group is on the right
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David Boone, CEO of Staples Canada, is transforming the Staples brand with tech, innovation, and a vibrant in-store experience. Staples
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Lauren Haw is a real estate professional with a multi-faceted understanding of the industry. Having started by investing in the
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Photos courtesy of Dr. John Gray. Times and situations may have changed, yet after three decades, Dr. John Gray is
Photo courtesy of David Osborne. David Osborne, a seasoned software and tech-enabled services leader, is passionate about helping organizations successfully
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Photo courtesy of Leah Goldstein. Leah Goldstein puts the “severe” into persevere. The physical demands and rigours she experienced in
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Photo courtesy of Erica Daniels. A multi-award-winning documentarian, producer, director, and founder of Kejic Productions, Erica Daniels is a Cree/Ojibway
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Photo courtesy of Khushboo Jha. If you’ve looked into buying or investing in the housing market and felt overwhelmed, you’re
Nicola Harris is the co-executive director of the Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN), a community organizer, and the co-founder of
Photo courtesy of Denise Lee Yohn. Denise Lee Yohn has cracked the code on achieving brand leadership. An in-demand keynote
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Photos courtesy of FIGS. Bringing fashion and tech into the once boring world of medical apparel, FIGS has made a
Devoting almost 30 years of his life to Ted Baker, one of the UK’s foremost global fashion brands, co-founder Chris
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Photo courtesy of Israel Schachter Israel Schachter of Charity Bids boasts a celebrity roster of clients, including the likes of
Photo courtesy of Susan Chamberlain. A local bookstore is a communal space. Susan Chamberlain runs The Book Keeper in Sarnia,
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images. It’s no wonder that Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, is the leader
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As the founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), Michael Bach is an expert in
Last year was a major year for Borrowell. The fintech company managed to raise $25 million to support their acquisition
When he’s not surfing on the Great Lakes, spending time with family, or working shifts as an emergency department physician
When Jerry Chien met Jason Herrington at a conference in London in 2019, it was “instant bromance.” The pair spoke
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The COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent personal and economic impacts have, no doubt, had vast ramifications on daily life for both
The old saying “childhood dreams do come true” has certainly held true for CBC’s primetime Toronto News anchor and veteran
Debby Doktorczyk and Patrice Groleau, the real estate power duo, had successfully run McGill Real Estate when in 2015 they
“Persevere in the midst of any crises and keep going with focus.” In the energy sector, few women are in
Opening an online store for houseplants may sound strange in theory, but as more and more people have settled into
Angie Peters, president and CEO of Toronto’s long-running charity organization Yonge Street Mission, has successfully led in the non-profit sector
BGC Canada (Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada) was founded in St. John, New Brunswick, 120 years ago by off-duty
The Bullet Journal method is a remarkably efficient and organized way of note taking and daily journaling that has turned
In October 2020, BBTV (BroadbandTV)—a brainchild of Shahrzad Rafati—made headlines as one of the top ten tech IPO listings of
BC-based interior designer Kendall Ansell started Belle Construction to make space for women in the trades, which for too long
As we continue to navigate a global pandemic, many of us are faced with long hours in front of computer
Having spent a decade in the meat industry in the US, Jonnel Sloane had a fair idea of what he
Samanta Krishnapillai always knew she wanted to help people, and the pandemic presented a perfect opportunity for her to do
Tareq Hadhad and his family’s story is by no means ordinary. It is a story of rising from rock bottom
Navigating the workplace is never easy, and it’s been made more difficult since the pandemic started. While bosses are just
Hoda Paripoush handles life’s challenges with grace, integrity, and what she calls, “heart and hustle.” The founder of luxury tea
With COVID-19 impacting the economy and causing two lockdown periods, many enterprising souls have found creative ways to earn a
Maggie Head is the epitome of balance, both literally and figuratively, supporting women in finance, coaching, skating (being a former
There’s no question that this has been a challenging time for many as the pandemic has impacted everyone in different
As a much-loved Hollywood star, it’s fair to say that a great many movie fans will be relieved to know
Premiered in September of 2013, The Social is a popular Daytime Canadian Television Talk Show and socially interactive series, produced
It’s not uncommon for actors to step behind the camera after years of perfecting their craft, and Kristin Kreuk is
Dana Canedy knows what it means to be an agent of change. As a journalist, she rose to the top
Transiting from a stable job at a large public relations and communication agency to taking a risk as a new
Rich Donovan is the founder and CEO of Return on Disability Group, a company dedicated to helping companies strategize how
Launching a startup during a global pandemic is challenging, but it’s not impossible. It acquires tenacity and ambition – two
Sometimes the hardest part of starting a business is not having a community to help educate and guide you on
David Takayoshi Suzuki is a Canadian geneticist, academic, science broadcaster, environmental activist, and widely-recognized world leader in sustainable ecology. His
Changing legislative labour laws, fighting for the rights of non-unionized employees and running a law practice with over nine specialized
With digital and financial technology revolutionising at a rapid rate, there is no surprise that Fintech companies are taking over
The search for a practical green energy solution has been in full swing for quite some time. But green technology
Pamela Ogang is a born entrepreneur, and champions economic empowerment and the idea of business being fun and liberating. A
Chris Izquierdo is the co-founder and CEO of DevFacto Technologies Inc., an award-winning software development company based in Edmonton, Alberta
“It is not the child who is at fault – the Kumon Method is based on the conviction that it
Author and minister for over 40 years, Reverend Charles Swan reminisces on what inspires him and how he continues to
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