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Charlene Li of EATABLE Gourmet Popcorn

EATABLE Gourmet Popcorn Charlene Li and her husband, Vince, first bonded in a wine tasting class. As a health-conscious couple who also enjoyed exploring new snacks and culinary experiences, they were disappointed by the lack of clean, yet flavorful snacks on store shelves – many mass-market snacks and sweets often contained artificial ingredients. After perfecting recipes for over a…

Stephanie Dexter of UPS Canada

Don’t Let Fear of Failure Get in the Way I began my UPS career in 1989 as a package handler. At the time, there weren’t many females in leadership roles, so my goal was to work hard and become a supervisor or maybe a manager. However, more promotion opportunities came and kept coming. At times…

Candace Alarie of SOAK Bath Co.

SOAK Bath Co is a Canadian luxury, handcrafted bath and body brand based in Niverville, Manitoba, makers of bath bombs and soap bars using all natural, vegan friendly ingredients and packaging that are sustainable and locally sourced. SOAK Bath Co’s signature soap bars are wrapped with biodegradable, plantable seed paper labels that grow into wildflowers…

Ashley Freeborn of Smash + Tess

Ashley is Co-Founder & Managing Director of Smash & Tess, and the winner of The 2022 RevolutionHer™ Trailblazer Award, recognizing her incredible dedication and commitment to community impact, and the overall betterment of people and/or planet locally or globally. Where It All Began Ashley’s clothing concept took root in her childhood, when she and her mom…

Tara Bosch of SmartSweets

Tara Bosch is the CEO of SmartSweets, a company she began after her love affair with candy turned into an unhealthy relationship with food, and she ultimately experienced the negative effects excess sugar has on our health. Tara tried to eat less sugar, but that only led her to crave candy even more, sparking her…

Dr. Dina Kulik of Kidcrew

Dina Kulik was our winner for The 2020 Award of Distinction, recognizing her success and leadership in the service industry as a successful business owner with Kidcrew. Dr. Dina Kulik is a mother, pediatrician and pediatric emergency medicine physician. She is the Founder and CEO of Kidcrew, a multidisciplinary clinic for children, providing a one stop for…

Carmen Darley of Carli D Collective

Carmen Darley operates Carli D Collective, an outlet for her own artistic creations and a space for her to inspire acts of everyday artistry through her creative boxes. A self-taught artist, Carmen opened her business in 2016 as a hobby to support her own mental wellness and to help her cope with her journey to become sober after…

Read Our 2023 Inspiring Women Guide

We’re proud to highlight some incredible women who are making a difference and forging their own path. With this year’s International Women’s Day call to action #EmbraceEquity, we are shining the spotlight on some influential game changers who inspire us to continue using our voices to challenge societal norms and make the change we wish…

Kay Habib of Skilled Accents

Originally from Pakistan, Kay Habib’s passion for repurposing items began in her household through huge inspiration from her mother. She completed a post graduate degree in interior design and fashion, an MBA in Australia before moving to Canada in 2006. Through various life events, Kay has been motivated to work on her creative skills leading…

Reema Rafay of Arbonne International

Reema Rafay is a RevolutionHer™ Business Member, and National Vice President and Independent Consultant with Arbonne, where the company mission is to empower women to love themselves as they are and to create a massive community of heart centered influencers who are excited to transform their lives and pay that blessing forward to others. Reema’s Words…

Dr. Jigyasa Sharma of Hymnologie

Dr. Jigyasa Sharma is a dentist by trade and the co-founder of the organic, plant-powered skincare brand, Hymnologie. With over 14 years in the medical industry, she embraced the deep and rich history of her knowledge in order to create a skincare brand founded on pure skin science – with natural holistic remedies. LEARN MORE…

Michele Revivo Better Snack Better You Popcorn

Michele Revivo of Better Snack. Better You.

Michele Revivo is the Founder of Better Snack.Better You® (BSBY). A mom of 3 picky snackers, Michele was looking for a better for you snack that was high in nutrients, and when she couldn’t easily find one, she created her own delicious line of high nutrient snacks all made from organic ancient grains, fruits and veggies, and no artificial…

Laurie Franklin of Unique in the Creek

Laurie Franklin is the winner of our 2020 Startup Award, recognizing her success as a new entrepreneur under 4 years in business with Unique in the Creek. Laurie is the creative visionary, inventor and CEO of Unique In The Creek (UITC) wreathing boards. After battling 3 spinal surgeries, Laurie was told she couldn’t return to her 25 year…

Justine Levenberg of Sportball Vancouver

Justine Levenberg was the winner for our 2020 Award of Merit, recognizing her efforts as a successful franchise owner with Sportball Vancouver. Justine brings over 15 years of experience in owning and operating a family-focused, non-competitive sports company for kids, which reached a big milestone of over $1million dollars in revenue in 2019. Her passion for business is…

Lisa Iafrate of TaLii Towels

TaLii Towels Lisa Iafrate is the founder of TaLii Towels, a line of suede microfibre towels that are super absorbent, antibacterial, quick drying, compact, lightweight, and odourless. TaLii Towels are great for travelling or camping, and for use at the beach, cottage gym, yoga class, pool, and so much more! They can be customized for your unique…

Tonia Jahshan - maker, Sipology by Steeped Tea

Tonia Jahshan of Sipology

It all started with a cup of tea. In just ten short years, Tonia Jahshan, with her family by her side, has made premium loose-leaf tea the daily norm, by turning tea lovers into business owners through her direct sales company, Sipologyd. Her journey started in 2006 with a mini vacation to a Halifax bed and breakfast, with her…

Elaine Tan Comeau of Easy Daysies

Elaine Tan Comeau is a mom of three, founder of Easy Daysies Ltd., Media Parenting & Educational Expert, speaker, author, award-winning entrepreneur & educator, and podcast host at “Create Better … at Elaine’s Kitchen Table”. She went from being a schoolteacher to accidentally inventing a multi-award winning children’s product & one of Dragons’ Den favourite…

Angie Tran of Kind Laundry

Angie Tran is the co-founder of Kind Laundry – a sustainable laundry care brand. Prior to that, she held Marketing positions at advertising agencies and across various industries such as finance and luxury hotels. She is passionate about health and wellness, eats a plant-based diet, loves animals and spending time in nature. She started Kind…

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