Best Kick Ass Women Making A Difference Podcasts (2024)

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31: Ann Buller, Centennial College President Emeritus & Order of Canada Recipient 45:19

2M ago45:19

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From Dreams to Leadership: A Journey of Passion and Resilience Ann Buller, President Emeritus of Centennial College, is a visionary leader renowned for embedding equity and social justice principles into the college's programs and operations. Assuming the presidency in 2004, Ann spearheaded various innovative mentoring and outreach initiatives that…

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30: Oleksandra Zubal - Telling her story of balancing life and war in Ukraine 48:25

2+ y ago48:25

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Oleksandra Zubal shares her inspiring life story and experiences as a business women, wife, and mother in the time of war in Ukraine. Please support her by following her on Twitter @OleksandraZubal It is important that we all unite in support Ukraine and that we take the time to understand the reality of this war on the lives of people just like us…

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28: Sue Pitchforth of Owner and Principal Designer of Decor Therapy Plus 50:24

3+ y ago50:24

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Sue Pitchforth of Owner and Principal Designer of Decor Therapy Plus is an International Award-Winning Designer, a TV personality, and a professional speaker. Sue’s approach to design is refreshing, unique and inexpensive, yet yields luxurious results. Believing the home is an expression of your life and personality, Sue says most people usually ha…

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27: Helen Ashton, Vice President of Human Resources at Campbells Company of Canada 51:11

3+ y ago51:11

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Helen Ashton is the Vice President of Human Resources at Campbells Company of Canada. Helen obtained a Bachelor's degree focused in Economics and Information Technology from York University and a Master’s in Industrial Relations and Human Resources. In this episode, we discuss her career journey from the military to human resources and the current …

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26: Deborah Gillis, President and CEO, of CAMH Foundation 52:16

3+ y ago52:16

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Deborah Gillis, President and CEO of the CAMH Foundation Deborah Gillis is President and CEO of CAMH Foundation. As a recognized thought leader on gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, Deborah has dedicated her career to driving social change. Deborah’s unique blend of passion, strategic vision, and entrepreneurial spirit is helping her lead C…

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25: Erin Bagwell, Documentary Filmmaker, Blogger, and Creative 35:30

3+ y ago35:30

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Erin Bagwell is a documentary filmmaker, blogger, and creative! Erin produced and directed Dream, Girl the documentary showcasing the stories of inspiring & ambitious female entrepreneurs in NYC. To make the film she raised $100K on Kickstarter and premiered the film at Obama's White House in May 2016. In 2018, Erin became a mother and started film…

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24: Courtney Symons, Editor in Chief at Shopify 44:53

3+ y ago44:53

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Courtney Symons is the Editor in Chief at Shopify. Courtney Symons is the Editor in Chief at Shopify, a Canadian multinational e-commerce company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It is also the name of its proprietary e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems Courtney made her dreams come true by writing my first novel…

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23: Nicole McKinney, Founder and President of WAKING THE unCONSIOUS 1:02:55

3+ y ago1:02:55

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Nicole McKinney, Founder, and President of WAKING THE unCONSIOUS In, 2019 Nicole founded and launched the Not for Profit WtC WAKING the unCONSCIOUS that has a core premise to focus a lens on both the systemic and relational dynamics of elements like Anti-Black/POC Racism and Unconscious Bias, specifically the Unpacking of Privilege and Marginalisat…

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22: Fatima Zaidi, CEO and Co-Founder of Quill Inc. 41:25

3+ y ago41:25

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Fatima Zaidi, is the CEO and co-founder of Quill Inc., who over the past few years Fatima has won two Top 30 under 30 awards, the Young Professional of the Year by Notable Life, and one of Flare Magazine’s Top 100 Women. Fatima and I discuss her journey to always wanting to become an entrepreneur and her commitment to life-long learning. We also ex…

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21: Kim Smiley, Artist, Fashion Designer, and Social Entrepreneur 44:47

3+ y ago44:47

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Kim Smiley is an artist, fashion designer, and social entrepreneur. Kim pursued advanced degrees at McGill and Harvard University, where she graduated first in her class. She later conducted a post-graduate fellowship in Japan. In Tokyo, Kim discovered the metallic lace that would become her eternal canvas. As women, Kim believes we apologize too m…

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20: Zibby Owens, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Podcast, Creator and Host 31:26

3+ y ago31:26

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Zibby Owens is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books. Zibby, named “NYC’s Most Powerful Book-fluencer” by New York Magazine’s Vulture, conducts warm, inquisitive conversations with authors, making her show a top literary podcast as selected by Oprah.com in 2019 and 2020. She also created the Moms Don’t…

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19: Beth Milliard, Staff Sergeant at York Regional Police 41:41

3+ y ago41:41

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Beth Milliard, PhD who was recently promoted to Staff Sergeant at York Regional Police shares her fascinating career journey in the field of policing and her academic journey that led her to obtaining a PhD, creating new knowledge in the field of peer-support programs designed to help support the mental health of police officers’. Beth shares amazi…

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18: Amanda Goreski, Producer, Supre Incorporated & Manager Legal Services at Slate Asset Management 50:33

3+ y ago50:33

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Amanda Goreski is an inspiring leader both in the field of law and as a documentary producer. Check out one of Amanda’s most recent documentaries called “Miracle, Baby” the story of Cory Conacher, a professional hockey player living with type 1 diabetes at: www.suprecontent.com The Women Leadership Nation, Breaking Barriers Podcast is committed to …

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17: Mallika Chopra - Guided Four Minute Meditation 4:00

3+ y ago4:00

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Today's leaders need to be highly resilient and what better way to improve your ability to be resilient than to allow yourself 4 minutes to take a mindful break. COVID-19 is really testing our resiliency... so if you are having one of those days, balancing work, homeschooling, the unknown...just take 4 minutes and listen to Mallika Chopra's incredi…

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16: Abigail Posner, Head of Strategic Planning at Google 49:07

3+ y ago49:07

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Abigail is the Head of Strategic Planning and New Business Development at the ZOO, Google’s creative think tank for agencies and brands. She and her team works closely with the advertising and marketing communities to help develop their strategic and creative efforts for the digital space. While at Google, she has also launched an industry-first th…

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15: The Honourable Mary Ng, Member of Parliament, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion 22:27

3+ y ago22:27

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The Honourable Mary Ng was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Markham—Thornhill in April 2017 and was appointed Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion in July 2018. She was then re-elected in October 2019, and was appointed Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade in November 2019. Mary is a devoted c…

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14: Pooja Handa, Anchor, CP24 & Co-Host CP24 Breakfast 36:09

3+ y ago36:09

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Pooja Handa is an award-winning broadcaster who most people recognize as the co-host of Toronto’s #1 morning show, CP24 Breakfast. Torontonians have come to know Pooja as one of the familiar faces greeting them every morning helping them start their day with a smile. She started in 2008 at CP24 as a News Anchor and Reporter and has covered everythi…

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13: Vicki Saunders, Founder of SheEO 21:03

4y ago21:03

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Vicki Saunders is the founder of SheEO.world “Our ecosystem-based model dramatically improves outcomes for women entrepreneurs. With the SheEO model, women show up as customers, advisors, network connections and funders of revenue-generating women-led businesses that are working on the World’s To-Do List.” Vicki Saunders https://sheeo.world/about-u…

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12: Zahra Al-harazi, Co-founder of Skillit and Author of What it Takes Interview 57:14

4y ago57:14

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Zahra Al-harazi is the co-founder of Skillit (www.myskillit.com) and Author of What it Takes. Skillit is an experiential marketplace for skills. The founder and CEO of Foundry Communications, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning marketing and communications firm based in Calgary, Al-harazi was selected at Chatelaine’s Top Female Entrepreneur…

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11: Rhonda Klosler, Office Market Leader, Toronto, Chief Operating Officer, at RSM Interview 39:19

4y ago39:19

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Rhonda Klosler is the National COO and Toronto Office Market Leader at RSM which is an international tax and accounting firm. As the national chief operating officer of RSM Canada, Rhonda oversees the firm’s finance, human resources, and growth initiatives. In addition, Rhonda leads the Toronto office in her role as office managing partner and exec…

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10: Jodi Kovitz, Author of Go Out of Your Way & Founder of Move The Dial Interview 17:09

4y ago17:09

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Jodi Kovitz, the author of a book called Go Out of Your Way! and Founder of Move The Dial is our special guest today. Her book demonstrates how one small act can "Move the Dial" in Business and Life where she explores ideas and solutions rather than focusing on the problem. The Women Leadership Nation, Breaking Barriers Podcast is committed to help…

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09: Councillor Sandra Racco, City of Vaughan Interview 43:58

4y ago43:58

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Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco has worked tirelessly on behalf of her constituents for more than 15 years. She was first elected in 2003 and is currently the longest serving Asian female politician in the City of Vaughan and York Region. Now entering into her fifth term on Vaughan Council, she has been a driving force in bringing new parks, communit…

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08: Jana Webb, Founder of Joga Interview 33:35

4y ago33:35

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Jana Webb is an inspirational industry disruptor who is the founder and CEO of Joga a hybrid of the science of yoga with the biomechanics of sport movement. She is an innovator, a creator, an entrepreneur, a businesswoman, a teacher, a mother, a TEDx presenter, a published fitness writer, an ambassador, a media sensationalist a renowned speaker, an…

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07: Tiffany Pham, Founder and CEO of MOGUL Interview 32:36

4y ago32:36

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Tiffany Pham is Founder and CEO of MOGUL, author of Girl Mogul & You Are a Mogul, and was recognized as one of “30 Most Important Women Under 30 in Tech” among many other highly impressive and well-deserved awards and recognitions. Headquartered in NYC, Mogul was named one of the 100 Most Exciting Startups by Business Insider, Best Website for Find…

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06: Tracy Tutor, Star’s on Million Dollar Listings Los Angeles, & Author of “Fear is a Four Letter Word” Interview 30:29

4y ago30:29

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Tracy Tutor, is a Top Realtor at Douglas Elliman Beverly Hills, Star’s on Million Dollar Listings Los Angeles, & Author of “Fear is a Four Letter Word”. The Women Leadership Nation, Breaking Barriers Podcast is committed to helping women break barriers through the power of storytelling, self-awareness, and knowledge sharing. We started this podcast…

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05: Mallika Chopra, Author of Just Breathe & Just Feel, and Living With Intent, Public Speaker, Media Personality, Entrepreneur Interview 32:12

4y ago32:12

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Mallika Chopra, is an Author of Just Breathe & Just Feel, and Living With Intent, Public Speaker, Media Personality, and Entrepreneur. In this inspiring interview, Mallika speaks about the importance of setting intentions and shares six strategies that can help you find your way forward. Mallika shares her personal story of finding her way as the d…

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04: Lauren Simmons, The Wolfette of Wall Street Interview 33:22

4y ago33:22

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At 22 years old, Lauren Simmons shattered the glass ceiling and made history by being the youngest and only full-time female equity trader on Wall Street for Rosenblatt Securities. Affectionately called the “Wolfette of Wall Street,” Simmons was also the second African-American woman in history to hold the prestigious title. Since her story broke, …

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02: Davina Potratz, Stars in Reality TV Show, Selling Sunset on Netflix Interview 31:10

4y ago31:10

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Davina Potratz is on the hit Netflix show Selling Sunset, was a Ford model, and is the Director of New Development/Broker Assoc. at The Oppenheim Group in California. In this episode, she shares her career journey and lessons she has learned along the way. @davinapotratz The Women Leadership Nation, Breaking Barriers Podcast is committed to helping…

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01: Daryn Carp, Chief of Staff, Office of Andy Cohen Interview 42:25

4y ago42:25

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Daryn Carp is a charismatic accomplished woman who is determined to achieve her childhood dream. She has been the personal assistant to Andy Cohen for over nine years and is a host at Bravo Oxygen and People TV’s Reality Check. @carpedaryn The Women Leadership Nation, Breaking Barriers Podcast is committed to helping women break barriers through th…

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Welcome to Women Leadership Nation's Breaking Barriers Podcast! 29:37

4y ago29:37

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The Women Leadership Nation, Breaking Barriers Podcast is committed to helping women break barriers through the power of storytelling, self-awareness, and knowledge sharing. We started this podcast as a platform for women to share their journeys, experiences, and insights so that we can learn and grow from one another. We hope you enjoyed this epis…

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Women Leadership Nation’s Breaking Barriers Podcast Trailer 2:29

4y ago2:29

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Welcome to the Breaking Barriers Podcast! The Women Leadership Nation, Breaking Barriers Podcast is committed to helping women break barriers through the power of storytelling, self-awareness, and knowledge sharing. We started this podcast as a platform for women to share their journeys, experiences, and insights so that we can learn and grow from …

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Episode 2: Ellen Rumley 18:46

6+ y ago18:46

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In this episode I talk to Ellen Rumley a senior at Willamette, who provides her perspective on being a woman in the field of physics. We also talk about her experience with aerial dance, her research on the motion of myosin proteins to help discover how their mutations can lead to heart disease, and her knowledge on applications of soft robotics to…

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Everyday Sheroes: Heather Pearson 22:56

6+ y ago22:56

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In this episode I have a conversation with Heather Pearson, a student at Willamette University who is using her passion for the outdoors to empower queer youth. Topics discussed include committing the taboo of traveling internationally alone as a woman, her experience with outdoor adventuring, and her journalism addressing sexual assault on college…

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