Alright, Now What?

Creating Pathways for the Next Generation With Elia Lauzon

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Elia Lauzon from Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, whose work and experiences reflect the power of community and intergenerational leadership. In ou

Getting Honest About Motherhood, Mental Load, and Society's Messaging with Libby Ward

Libby Ward is a writer, speaker, and advocate redefining the motherhood narrative. Through her social media platforms, Libby is known to connect and empower women with ho

Shifting the Story on Disability with Jenna Barnable

Jenna Barnable is an award-winning, Disabled changemaker from Newfoundland and Labrador, now based in Nova Scotia. As a disability inclusion advocate and anti-ableism edu

Rethinking Truths and Meaningful Conflict Transformations With Somia Sadiq

With ancestral roots in post-colonial Punjab and Kashmir, Somia Sadiq is a leading Planner who has developed a pioneering practice in engagement, conflict transformation,

Storytelling as a Tool for Connection With Hailey Hechtman

Today, we're joined by mental health leader, storyteller, and executive director of Unsinkable, Hailey Hechtman. Hailey is a passionate advocate for person-centered, live

From the archives: Call it abuse

Today, we’re revisiting a powerful episode from our Signal for Help podcast, a special series we produced with award-winning women journalists, Media Girlfriends. In thi

Learning, Unlearning, Rest, and Reclamation With Selam Debs

Selam Debs is a Black Ethiopian woman, an antiracism educator, an anti-oppression coach, a social justice advocate, a student in dismantling anti-Black racism, an accompl

Building Confidence Through Sport With Olivia Ho

Today, we're joined by Olivia Ho, founder of The Give and Grow and one of four winners of the 2026 Feminist Creator Prize. Olivia's bio: I am the founder of The Give an

Bonus episode: In conversation with Diana Fox Carney

In this special bonus episode, Mitzie Hunter, President and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation, is joined by Madame Diana Fox Carney, an economist and climate expert

Impact On and Off the Pitch With Farkhunda Muhtaj

Farkhunda Muhtaj is an Afghan-Canadian football luminary and social activist who unites the worlds of sport, education and humanitarianism. Farkhunda's instrumental role

Intersectional, Anti-racist, and Feminist Leadership With Esther Enyolu

Esther is a trauma informed care counsellor, a guest lecturer and a trainer on gender-based violence, diversity, equity, inclusion, human rights and social justice. Her w

The Power of Storytelling and Hope with Angela Sterritt

Angela Sterritt is an award-winning investigative journalist, TV, radio, and podcast host, and national bestselling author. She is from the Wilps ‘Wii Ḵ’aax of the Gitan

Curiosity, Care and Values-based Change with Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor is an anti-poverty activist, teacher at Simon Fraser University and has led four nonprofit organizations, including FoodShare Toronto, where he was the Execut

Gender Equality and Economic Justice With Meseret Haileyesus

Today, we’re joined by Mesi, a leader whose national and global advocacy is transforming how we understand and respond to economic abuse in Canada.  Mesi shares how her

Grounding, alignment and healing With Jolene McDonald

Today we are joined by host Alyssa Carpenter from the Canadian Women’s Foundation. In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Jolene McDonald, an Indigenous wellness practiti

Consistency, Care and Connection With Michelle Osbourne

Michelle Osbourne is an Empowerment Speaker, Self-Image Activist, and founder of Michelle Osbourne & Co. Known for helping women reclaim their confidence and take up spac

Shifting the Story on Gender-Based Violence With Jana Pruden

Today, we’re joined by award-winning journalist Jana Pruden, whose reporting shines a light on gender-based violence and how these cases move through our justice system. 

Authentic Entrepreneurship with BleSsed Brooks

Welcome to the first episode of Alright, Now What? Season 8: Shifting the Story.  Today, we’re kicking things off with someone who embodies that spirit of change: BleSse

Season Finale: Indigenous Entrepreneurship with Jenn Harper

With Jenn Harper, Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Jenn Harper is an award-winning social entrepreneur and international speaker. She is the trailblazing fo

Disability and Gender Justice

With Jenna Barnable, disability inclusion advocate and educator Jenna Barnable is an Atlantic Canadian writer, communicator, disability inclusion advocate and educator w