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We blame women CEOs but not men CEOs

Here is a great article: When a company is in trouble, the buck stops with the CEO, right? Not necessarily. According to a new study, 80% of press reports about female CEOs involved in a crisis cited the chief as the source of the problem. But when a man was at the helm, only

Four money challenges women face

Here is a great article by my friend Karin Mizgala about why women have to take money seriously. Thanks Karin! Karin is also offering a day seminar for women on investing. It will be fantastic! http://moneycoachescanada.ca/blog/top-4-money-challenges-women-face/

Femeconomy is a neat way to push gender diversity

There’s a great new website available for those who want to start using their money to do something about the lack of women in leadership. It is called Femeconomy and it offers a simple way to shop for the things you love through a gender lens – by presenting more than 700 brands that meet its

Join me at Equal Voice Vancouver

Join Equal Voice BC to watch the results, hoist a beverage and cheer (or jeer) the results. The first American polls close at 5 pm Pacific Time, and we’ll be welcoming members and friends from 5:30 pm. Where: Doolin’s Irish Pub (VIP Room) 654 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC When: November 8, 2016. 5.30 pm –

Michelle Obama speaks for all women in this video

This is a powerful speech that will go down in history. A must watch. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/14/us/politics/michelle-obama-donald-trump-women.html?_r=1

Canadians pay for RCMP harassment culture now what?

Although I want to celebrate the “win” for all the women in the RCMP who were treated so badly over so many years, its interesting that there is no HUGE apology from RCMP corporate office for MASSIVE mismanagement of each of the hundreds of complaints when they arose. The cost to the public for this

The Hillary Phenomenon: Lawyer uncovers research on why we don’t like Hillary

PRESS RELEASE: VANCOUVER, CANADA, October 6, 2016 – Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhD, a gender diversity advisor and former lawyer shines a clear light on why so many people don’t like Hillary Clinton. It has nothing to do with her as a person or even her politics, but rather our entire culture that often sees women as second

bell hooks quote reflects USA elections

bell hooks, a famous writer and feminist once described American society as an “imperialist, white, supremacist, capitalist, patriarchy.” It feels about right watching the USA elections.

The Best Article on Trump and Clinton

Here is the best article so far on why no one should vote for Donald Trump. As journalists they truly know what they are talking about. Thank you. http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/09/29/dont-vote-for-donald-trump-editorial-board-editorials-debates/91295020/

Come to the The Dress For Success – Success Luncheon

Join Dress for Success Thursday, November 3rd as they celebrate amazing leaders in the Vancouver community. Be inspired by four amazing women as they share their success stories and challenges in their lives and careers DATE: Thursday November 3, 2016 TIME: 11-2pm COST: $125. WHERE: Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, 300-999 Canada Place, Vancouver All proceeds