Thought Leaders Archives - Page 13 of 20

Why blame Lance when we live in a society where lying is normal?

So Lance Armstrong lied. But so did everyone else. Apparently I am the only person on earth who did not know that all cyclists who compete at that level dope. So why target Lance when we live in a society where lying is not only accepted but promoted. Think of Enron. Think of Tiger

Eve Ensler has a new show off Broadway

I love Eve Ensler. I just heard her on CBC radio talking about her new show on off-Broadway “I am an emotional being” you must see her on YouTube. She is great. She also spoke about a spontaneous visit last week to a US city where 5000 women showed up to listen to her

Judy LaMarsh event promotes women in politics

Please join women on Saturday November 10th to learn more about the Judy LaMarsh Fund and the support it offers women candidates across the country while enjoying refreshments in a casual setting. Special guests include Joyce Murray, MP for Vancouver Quadra. When: Saturday, November 10th Time: 7 pm Where: 3088 W. 11th Ave. Vancouver, BC

Law students make a differennce with CFLS – Center for Feminist Legal Studies

I was up at the UBC law school (Vancouver) the other day and noticed the CFLS Newsletter. Wow. The group is headed by Law Professor Janine Benedet and appears to have over 100 members! I will have to go visit http://faculty.law.ubc.ca/cfls and attend some of their events.

Must see 4 minute clip on fat-bullying

Wow. Women are amazing when they simply tell the truth! http://womensenews.org/story/mental-health/121005/fat-acceptance-makes-happier-sex-lives

Please support WAVAW

I attended the AGM of WAVAW (Women Against Violence Against Women) last week and was amazed at the work such a small orgnization can accomplish. Not only that, the Board is filled with wonderful, brilliant and inspiring women. Thanks to Irene Tsepnopoulos-Elhaimer who is the most amazing executive director and a heartful woman. Thank you

Sarah McLachlin is a beautiful role model

Why can’t more female musicians be like Sarah McLachlin? She organized and hosted a huge event in Vancouver in September(Voices in the Park) with Bill Clinton, Hedley, Jann Arden, Stevie Nicks and Byan Adams – to mention a few. All to raise money for a music program for less-advantagedd kids in Vancouver. Wow.

Quote of the week – Tyranny of Nice

“The tyranny of nice and kind — the demand that girls act perfectly nice and accommodating — is oppressive to girls and wreaks havoc with their relationships. Such expectations require girls to push everything else they feel and think, especially anger, underground or out of public view. This creates fertile soil for those forms

Gender neutral names advance females

I just read an article about Godyne Sibay – a woman lawyer and partner at McCarthy’s in Toronto. Apparently at her first interview with a Bay Street law firm years ago the interviewer told her that there must have been some mistake. Her name sounded like a man’s name. She was told that the law firm had a

Yeah for Kathleen Taylor CEO of Four Seasons Hotels

I love celebrating women who seem to get to the top while making full use of their feminine strengths. Kathleen Taylor is a lawyer and is also very particular about the fine details of each and every one of her hotels. She also values spending lots of effort in selecting the right people and says she