All posts tagged "women"

  • Thanksgiving and Ikigai

    By Jean Janki Samaroo Thanksgiving is this weekend in Canada and in keeping with tradition, most of us are probably busily preparing to meet up with friends and family around a big turkey dinner. Thanksgiving became a...

    • Posted October 7, 2023
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  • pink october
    The Emotional Complexity of Pinktober: Beyond Awareness to Empowerment

    By Catherine Hosein October, often referred to as “Pinktober,” is a significant month for breast cancer awareness. For those who receive a breast cancer diagnosis close to this time, it can be an exceptionally challenging period. Reminders...

    • Posted October 6, 2023
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  • Asexuality
    What is Asexuality?

    By Asia Jamil Asexuality is a spectrum of identities characterized by experiencing little to no sexual attraction. While most of us view asexuality as black and white, it encompasses a range of experiences. Some asexual people (aces)...

    • Posted September 23, 2023
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  • Living With a Narcissistic Partner: Identifying Red Flags, Coping Strategies, and Knowing When to Walk Away

    By Asia Jamil Being in a romantic relationship with a narcissistic partner can make you feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster. Their extreme need for validation, lack of empathy, and other damaging behaviors can leave you...

    • Posted September 8, 2023
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  • Mayan Cocoa Meltaways
    Mayan Cocoa Meltaways

    by Tosca Reno Ingredients For Meltaways 1 1⁄2 cups Dark chocolate 70% or darker (Green and Blacks is ethical) 0.25-0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper 1 tsp unrefined sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 0.5 cup extra virgin coconut...

    • Posted August 24, 2023
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  • Unions gain momentum as World Cup women push for pay parity

    By Diana Baptista | Context Published: August 08, 2023 What’s the context? Strikes and protests around the Women’s World Cup show the struggle women face worldwide pursuing a career in soccer Women players earn a quarter of...

    • Posted August 17, 2023
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  • authentic worthiness
    How to Embrace Your Authentic Worthiness

    By Colette Baron-Reid When contemplating the vision you hold for your life and future, have you ever considered what might hinder its realization? It could be external circumstances or obstacles, but for many of us, our own...

    • Posted August 6, 2023
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  • empowering women
    Is Benevolent Sexism the Hidden Dilemma Impacting Women’s Success?

    By Asia Jamil In a struggle for gender equality, it is important to deal with obvious forms of bias and the more subtle ones that keep traditional gender roles alive. Benevolent sexism is when people act in...

    • Posted July 31, 2023
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  • Reproductive rights backsliding around the world. This needs to end.

    By Natalia Kanem | Context Published: July 18, 2023 | UNFPA The rollback of progress we see in the U.S. is happening everywhere in the world, part of a regressive trend fueled by a rise in populism....

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • She-suite: African women lead the way in global boardrooms

    By Nita Bhalla | Context Published: June 29, 2023 What’s the context? Africa has the world’s highest female representation in corporate boardrooms but barriers still hold women back This story is part of a series supported by...

    • Posted July 15, 2023
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