Unapologetic

Hi Listeners we’re back with another podcast! In today's episode, I’m interviewing Brenda Martin, an empowering figure who runs a local women’s charity called Niagara Women’s Enterprise. Tune in to hear stories and advice! Check them out here: https://www.nwec.ca For more updates on future episodes, follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Brockuwib, LinkedIn: Brock Women in Business. Hope you enjoy t...

Hi Listeners welcome to our second episode of the season! In today's episode, we're talking about balancing career and family, the social norms that come with it and some strategies to help. For more updates on future episodes, follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Brockuwib, LinkedIn: Brock Women in Business. Hope you enjoy this episode and see you in the next one!

In this episode we are going to be introducing our WIB Executive Team for the 2023-2024 year. The executive team dives deep into conversations on feminism, as well as motivational talks. For more updates on future episodes, do follow us on Instagram: Brockuwib, Facebook: Brockuwib, LinkedIn: Brock Women in Business. Hope you enjoy this episode and see you in the next! Thank you.

In this episode, you get to hear 3 of our amazing executives discuss what they think the importance of mentoring is. They will discuss how to find a mentor, what advantages you get from having a mentor, and how to make the most out of your experience. You will also get to hear all about WIB's Mentorship Program. EmpowHER, and how WIB is continuing to work on improving both our mentors and mentees....

This is Season 4! Welcome back to another season of Unapologetic. VP of Podcast Management, Krysten sits down with some of the 2022/2023 executive team at WIB and discusses the do’s and don’ts of a new semester, WIB’s PACKED year ahead and of course had a whole lot of fun in this episode (hint: you’re going to want to know what Michelle has to say). Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes as we dive...

In this episode of Unapologetic, the WIB team gets together to discuss their New Years Resolution. "New Year, Better Me" is created after a very common phrase, and focuses on bettering our already amazing selves and focuses on a positive mindset. The team discusses what we want to work on and accomplish this year while also appreciating everything we have succeeded in so far. If you want to get mo...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we talk with Anjalee Narenthiran, an 18 year old entrepreneur and student. While studying at Wharton U Penn, Anjalee is also managing her position as the founder of StartUpDojo. She discusses the steps and her journey of becoming a founder and creating a business from scratch at the mere age of 15. If you want to get more information about WIB or you want to keep t...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we talk with Amber Romaniuk, an emotional and hormone-eating expert. She recounts her life experiences and discusses her past where she struggled with emotional eating, along with her recovery process and how she became the person she is today. If you want to get more information about WIB or you want to keep the conversation going, follow us on our social platform...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we talk with Amy Deacon, a registered social worker, and Clinical Traumatologist, who is the Founder and CEO of Toronto Wellness Counselling. She has decades' worth of experience helping individuals become the best version of themselves and overcome their struggles and obstacles in life. Amy discusses her path to success, her career experiences and provides our lis...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we chat with Subiksha Subramani, a Finance and Performance Consultant at Deloitte Canada. She has been working at Deloitte since October 2018 and shares with us her stories as a proud LGBTQIA2S+ member. Recounting her days as a University student and her several career experiences, Subiksha provides insightful advice to the next generation of female leaders. If you...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview Anchelaa Thiru, a mindset and empowerment coach. A former corporate hustler working a 9-5 job, Anchelaa discovered her true passion for empowering and guiding women and transitioned from being a project manager to a certified life coach. In today's episode Anchelaa discusses what her role entails, her transitional period focusing on what truly makes he...

In our first episode of Season 3, listeners will have the chance to meet the 2021/2022 WIB Team and discover their self-love journeys. The executive team dives into a deep and honest discussion surrounding self-care and how we've changed and adapted our behaviors to better serve our mental health. If you want to get more information about WIB or you want to keep the conversation going, follow us o...

In the final episode of Unapologetic Season 2, the WIB team answers your burning questions by getting real and unapologetic. After reflecting on our favourite events and achievements from the 2020-21 school year, the team dives into a conversation about our perspectives on mainstream hustle culture, who and/or what inspires us, self-discoveries we’ve made, and how we’ve educated ourselves and othe...

In this episode of Unapologetic, members of the WIB team discuss a YouTube video titled “The Feminist Trope, Explained,” which introduces various feminist tropes and the growing presence of complex female characters. Based on the common depictions of feminist characters, we reflect on our own experiences of feeling like a bad feminist and embrace individualistic feminism. If you want to get more i...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview Jessica Zagari Evans, Director of Integrated Communications at L’Oréal Paris Canada! With 10 years of experience in Communications for several fashion & beauty brands, Jessica has climbed her way up the corporate ladder and worked with many brands including Maybelline, Garnier, Essie, and RW&Co. In today’s episode, Jessica discusses what her current ro...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview Brianna Nelson and Graciel Ballesteros-- two outstanding leaders guiding the Womxn of Colour Durham Collective that is run by, for, and with Black, Indigenous, and other self-identified womxn of colour. After discussing their involvement with this youth-led organization, Brianna and Graciel dive into their personal development experiences. Throughout t...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview Swapna Malekar, a Product Lead for RBC Canada. She has 12+ years of product experience involving many corporations all over the world in a number of industries, including banking, consulting, and ecommerce--to only name a few! Sharing how her engineering degree has been useful, Swapna also stresses the importance of creativity as an industry profession...

In this episode of Unapologetic, Rusul Alrubail returns for another outstanding discussion. This week, Rusul delves into her personal and professional journey beyond being the Founder & Executive Director of The Parkdale Centre! Rusul obtains a Master of Arts in Literature from Ryerson University and, after teaching, she has continued to write on her blog. Following our discussion on refinding you...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview Rusul Alrubail and Tenzin Wangmo. Rusul is the Founder & Executive Director of The Parkdale Centre for Innovation--a non-profit Incubator & Accelerator located in Toronto with a focus on diversity and inclusion. As an Alumni of Parkdale’s Women Founders program, Tenzin is the Founder of Nineteen59--a non-profit youth led community initiative that aims...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview Devon Fiddler, founder and Chief Changemaker of SheNative! Devon studied Aboriginal Public Administration at the University of Saskatchewan, and, in 2011, landed her first career position as a Business Development Coordinator for the Meadow Lake Tribal Council Resource Development. After helping First Nations entrepreneurs in this role and developing h...

In this episode of Unapologetic, Erika and Truchi discuss Robin Hauser’s TED Talk, “The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders.” The Likability Dilemma is the idea that women are viewed as competent or likeable, but never both. Truchi and Erika reflect in order to identify interconnected issues resulting from unconscious biases, such as microaggressions and the double-bind dilemma. If you want to ge...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview three #NLSW2020 speakers--Niveditha Sethumadhavan, Safa Khan, and Sana Pabani. Each of these outstanding females are Brock students and alumni, as well as speakers at the Niagara Leadership Summit for Women, an initiative hosted by YWCA Niagara from October 20th to the 22nd with the mission to empower women to lead in our community. We will discuss the...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview the outstanding entrepreneur, yogi, and traveller, Queenie Phair. Queenie is the current co-owner of two businesses in Toronto--Phair Yoga and Focus Retreats. In addition to her entrepreneurship story, Queenie shares her journey on how she’s arrived where she is today--including everything from moving back to China in order to rediscover her roots, lan...

In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview the outstanding entrepreneur, accountant, and CPA Emerging Leader, Jami Monte. After 8+ years working as an accountant across multiple industries, Jami founded her own company, Monte CPA. In addition to discussing her journey of becoming an entrepreneur and a Chartered Professional Accountant, Jami utilizes her experiences to showcase the importance of...

In this episode of Unapologetic, some of our executive team reflects on summer coming to an end and anticipates the upcoming school year. We’ll begin by discussing the mindset shifts we experienced and new self-care routines we’ve established. Considering the unique semester ahead, we also shared our challenges, opportunities, and goals for the virtual term. If you want to get more information abo...