The Brand is Female | Femmes de marque

Join us in breaking down period stigma in the workplace! If you are an employed individual who menstruates, we invite you to participate in a brief, anonymous survey to share your experiences and insights. Your participation is invaluable in helping understand the challenges faced by menstruating individuals at work. The insights gathered will help develop actionable recommendations for employers to break down period stigma and create a more inclusive and supportive environment. We encourage you to take the survey and share it with your network. Your involvement will help drive meaningful change and bring us closer to achieving gender equity in the workplace! TAKE PART IN OUR 10-MIN ANONYMOUS SURVEY: https://lnkd.in/eQ7d9dbb If you are interested in helping your employer offer toxic-free, sustainable period care in the workplace, or you are a business owner and would like to offer inclusive period care in your office, check our our friends at Alea Protection! #equityatwork #periodcare #genderequity #workplace

"We were told routinely that this was not a space for women." LADIES, DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR? I love to witness what is happening with women in sports at the moment because MAJOR glass ceilings are being shattered, and record-breaking crowds are showing up to watch women play -- from PWHL to WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) and soon with the Northern Super League. Catch my conversation with #PWHL Ottawa Captain Brianne Jenner on The Brand is Female | Femmes de marque as part of our mini-series presented by Good Life Fitness! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gFdFkWca #hockey #womeninsports #athletes #sports #podcast

Women entrepreneurs, feeling impatient? Never! 🤣 That was one of our panelists’ insights when answering a question about how women can be their authentic self when they start a business, perhaps more openly than with a corporate job. What a morning yesterday in Toronto, talking about women in business and social impact, with a stellar panel composed of Sevrine Labelle, who heads #ThriveLab for BDC, Althea Wishloff, of Raven Indigenous Capital Partners and Nadia Ladak, the brilliant co-founder of revolutionary period care company Marlow, moderated by our Founder Eva Hartling. Stats demonstrate that 80% of women go in business ‘to do good’, and it’s inspiring to see that there is now an ecosystem in place to support their expansion and growth when they do. Thank you to everyone who joined our TBIF Conversation Series event at TD in #Toronto! TD Women in Enterprise is our presenting partner for the Conversation Series, and we’ve had a blast hosting these talks across Canada for the past year! We’ll be back in the fall in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto! Julia Kelly Julie Dimitri Al Ramsay (he/him/his) Sarah Lane, MBA, PFP Komal Jafri Tammy Rea Carole Vautour, CPA, CMA, MBA Déborah Cherenfant Tess Anne Fox Naveen Islam Christi Himmelheber Mia Nielsen Graydon Moffat Sarah Gillin, MBA Muluba Habanyama Women's Equity Lab

Anick Beaulieu knows a thing or two about power networking and authentically engaging with one's community. After all, she is the CEO of C2 Montréal, a premier annual event that draws over 5,000 participants from more than 60 countries and 30 industries. As C2 Montréal prepares for its 13th edition from May 21-23, 2024, this internationally acclaimed forum will spotlight entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity again. Over 100 global experts will convene for more than 40 conferences, labs, and coaching sessions, fostering transformative discussions that extend beyond the three-day experience. With her entrepreneurial background, Anick Beaulieu leads the C2 Montréal team in orchestrating impactful conversations and building lasting partnerships with industry leaders worldwide. Her efforts have significantly enhanced the event's global standing. Deeply embedded in Montreal's business community, Anick is a staunch advocate for innovation and serves on the board of directors of #Zu, an incubator for creative entrepreneurs founded by Cirque du Soleil's Guy Laliberté. Tune in to this special episode of The Brand is Female | Femmes de marque podcast hosted by Eva Hartling hear Anick's insights on driving innovation, building international networks, and the future of entrepreneurial ecosystems. This season of our podcast is presented by TD Women in Enterprise. Listen to the episode on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/epyUe3eK Pauline Lazarus Yanik Deschenes, APR, LL.B. Julie Dimitri Déborah Cherenfant Tammy Rea Carole Vautour, CPA, CMA, MBA Melanie Campbell Sarah Lane, MBA, PFP Komal Jafri

Anick Beaulieu knows a thing or two about power networking and authentically engaging with one's community. After all, she is the CEO of C2 Montréal, a premier annual event that draws over 5,000 participants from more than 60 countries and 30 industries. As C2 Montréal prepares for its 13th edition from May 21-23, 2024, this internationally acclaimed forum will spotlight entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity again. Over 100 global experts will convene for more than 40 conferences, labs, and coaching sessions, fostering transformative discussions that extend beyond the three-day experience. With her entrepreneurial background, Anick Beaulieu leads the C2 Montréal team in orchestrating impactful conversations and building lasting partnerships with industry leaders worldwide. Her efforts have significantly enhanced the event's global standing. Deeply embedded in Montreal's business community, Anick is a staunch advocate for innovation and serves on the board of directors of #Zu, an incubator for creative entrepreneurs founded by Cirque du Soleil's Guy Laliberté. Tune in to this special episode of The Brand is Female | Femmes de marque podcast hosted by Eva Hartling hear Anick's insights on driving innovation, building international networks, and the future of entrepreneurial ecosystems. This season of our podcast is presented by TD Women in Enterprise. Listen to the episode on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/epyUe3eK Pauline Lazarus Yanik Deschenes, APR, LL.B. Julie Dimitri Déborah Cherenfant Tammy Rea Carole Vautour, CPA, CMA, MBA Melanie Campbell Sarah Lane, MBA, PFP Komal Jafri

Kate Taylor Martin is the founder and CEO of nutbar, a Toronto-based healthy cafe redefining the concept of on-the-go nourishment. In this podcast interview with host Eva Hartling, she talks about her journey into the realm of holistic nutrition, which began during her time working in PR at a Toronto hospital. Struck by the fragility of health, she embarked on a journey to explore the healing potential of food and nutrition. This passion led her to enroll in the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, where she discovered the power of superfoods. She then found her calling: to educate and inspire people to feel their best through wholesome, nourishing foods. Fuelled by her newfound knowledge and a desire to revolutionize the coffee shop experience, Kate conceptualized Nutbar. Her vision was to replace the typical sugary, processed foods with delicious alternatives packed with nutrients and flavor. Since opening its doors in 2016, Nutbar has blossomed into a thriving enterprise, boasting multiple locations and a growing line of consumer packaged goods, including innovative products like their frozen nut milk launch. Catch last week’s pod episode on Apple: https://lnkd.in/eerS65D7 This season of our podcast is presented by TD Women in Enterprise. #podcast #femalefounders #startup #wellness #toronto Julie Dimitri Sarah Lane, MBA, PFP Komal Jafri Carole Vautour, CPA, CMA, MBA Déborah Cherenfant Tammy Rea

VANCOUVER: join us for the next Conversation Series event on our calendar and meet Sara Jonsdottir, Founder of period underwear brand Revol Cares, as well as Brittany Gawley, MA (Ed), CEO of Founders Media, for a conversation led by our Founder Eva Hartling about engaging with communities of women in an authentic way. Sara and Brittany will share their insights on effective community-building and storytelling techniques tailored to captivate female audiences, using Revol as an impactful case study! 🗓 When?  Tuesday, May 21, 2024   ⏰ What time?  8:30am networking breakfast, followed by a panel and Q&A from 9am to 10am   📍 Where?  Wilet Showroom, Vancouver Get your ticket at the link: https://lnkd.in/gEKNNXFt The Brand is Female Conversation Series is presented by TD #WomenInEnterprise! Sara Jonsdottir is leading a movement to revolutionize period care. Her vision is to make safe, high-performance period underwear readily available to everyone, fundamentally changing the way people experience menstruation. Under her leadership, Revol Cares has not only gained medical recognition from The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada but has also successfully become a staple in grocery stores and pharmacies nationwide, reshaping the conversation around sustainable period care. Brittany Gawley, MA (Ed) is a passionate entrepreneur with expertise in strategic marketing, brand development, storytelling, and content creation. Combining her background in education, athletics, and business, her mission revolves around using storytelling and human connection to drive impactful marketing strategies while advocating for adventure and conservation. She founded Founders Media, partnering with purpose-driven brands to tell stories and maximize impact through strategy, creative development, and content production for nonprofits, foundations, and socially conscious corporations. #womenfounders #womenentrepreneurs #vancouver Julie Dimitri Sarah Lane, MBA, PFP Komal Jafri Tammy Rea Melanie Campbell Carole Vautour, CPA, CMA, MBA Vivian McCormick

Toronto: join us for our next Conversation Series event on May 30th at 9am, where we will talk about all things social impact! The Brand is Female | Femmes de marque Founder Eva Hartling will lead a conversation featuring Sevrine Labelle, Managing Director of BDC's #ThriveLab, who pioneers equity investment frameworks for women-led social impact enterprises. Nadia Ladak, Founder and CEO of period care company Marlow and Althea Wishloff, General Partner at Raven Capital, a pioneering venture fund focusing on supporting seed-stage Indigenous enterprises, will also join the exchange. This event is presented by TD #WomenInEnterprise. 🗓 When? Thursday, May 30th, 2024   ⏰ What time? 9am networking breakfast, followed by a panel and Q&A from 9:30am to 10:30am   📍 Where? TD Tower, Toronto This is a free event, but registration is required through this link: https://lnkd.in/gw-FuPiB #womenfounders #womenentrepreneurs #socialimpact #startup Julia Kelly Al Ramsay (he/him/his) Julie Dimitri Sarah Lane, MBA, PFP Komal Jafri Tammy Rea Melanie Campbell Carole Vautour, CPA, CMA, MBA Tara Wood Isabelle Hudon

In a bold response to the scarcity of eco-friendly menstrual products in public venues, Roxane Champagne-Duval launched Alea Protection in 2022 during her mat leave - so she knows a thing or two about maternal guilt! With a passionate commitment to sustainability and ending period stigma, her company provides organic and biodegradable tampons and pads and champions a revolution in menstrual health. Alea Protection has pioneered a comprehensive solution that empowers businesses to offer these vital products to their employees, supporting new federal mandates for free menstrual access in workplaces since December last year. In this week’s inspiring #podcast episode, we delve into how Alea’s products have entered and transformed over 1,300 company bathrooms across Canada, including prestigious corporate firms and government institutions. We also explore Roxane’s ongoing efforts to extend these services into educational environments, driving forward a future where menstrual health is not a privilege but a right. Tune in to discover the transformative power of inclusive workplace practices and envision a future where menstrual health accessibility is universal! 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ePMryuhm Thank you to TD #WomenInEnterprise for their support of this season of our podcast! Julie Dimitri Déborah Cherenfant Melanie Campbell Carole Vautour, CPA, CMA, MBA Tammy Rea Sarah Lane, MBA, PFP Komal Jafri Julia Kelly

ÉVÉNEMENT GRATUIT POUR LES FEMMES EN AFFAIRES - Joignez-vous à nous ce mercredi 17 avril pour une conversation mettant en vedette Tiffany Callender, PDG et fondatrice de la Fédération africaine canadienne de l’économie (FACE Coalition), et Geneviève Tanguay, PDG d'Anges Québec, animée par Eva Hartling. Tiffany et Geneviève sont des leaders dévouées qui soutiennent activement les entrepreneures au Canada en fournissant des services financiers essentiels ainsi que du capital pour favoriser la croissance et le succès de leurs entreprises. Présenté par TD Femmes en entreprise, cet événement fait partie de notre séries Les conversations Femmes de marque, dédiée à mettre en lumière et à célébrer les femmes leaders et entrepreneures à travers le Canada. ⚫ Quand ? Le mercredi 17 avril 2024 ⚫ À quelle heure ? Réseautage et déjeuner à 9h, suivi d'une conversation et d'une séance de questions-réponses de 9h30 à 10h30 ⚫ Où ? Femmes de marque (The Brand is Female), 3700 Rue Saint-Patrick, unité 306, Montréal ⚫ Inscrivez-vous GRATUITEMENT à l'événement au lien ci-dessous en utilisant le code TBIFVIP. FREE ACCESS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS - Join us in Montreal this Wednesday, April 17th, for an event featuring Tiffany Callender, CEO and Founder of The Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE Coalition), and Geneviève Tanguay, CEO of Anges Québec, in conversation with Eva Hartling. Tiffany and Geneviève are dedicated leaders who actively support women entrepreneurs in Canada by providing essential financial services and capital to foster the growth and success of their businesses. Proudly presented by TD Women in Enterprise, this event is part of our TBIF Conversation Series, dedicated to highlighting and celebrating women leaders and entrepreneurs across Canada. ⚫ When? Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 ⚫ Where? The Brand is Female, 3700 Rue Saint-Patrick, unit 306, Montreal ⚫ What time? 9am networking light breakfast, followed by a conversation and Q&A from 9:30am to 10:30am ⚫ REGISTER FOR FREE at the link below, using code TBIFVIP.