Women Don't Do That (WDDT)

As we head into the summer, Stephanie Mitton reflects on the season, shares a personal update about navigating perimenopause while balancing leadership, motherhood, ADHD, and chronic migraines, and offers a preview of what's ahead for WOMENdontDOthat. She also shares opportunities to stay connected over the summer, including vault episodes, a free AI workshop, and ways listeners can help shape the...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, lead and make decisions. Whether you're curious, skeptical or simply unsure where to begin, this conversation offers a practical and thoughtful introduction to what AI means for women today. Stephanie Mitton sits down with returning guest Kelly Sinclair, entrepreneur and AI company co-founder, to explore why women are adopting AI more slowly tha...

What does it really mean to be strong? In this episode, Kristen Pearn, Senior Associate at Beacon North Strategies, CrossFit athlete, and national-level Olympic weightlifter, shares her experience navigating career transitions, setbacks in sport, and personal challenges while continuing to pursue ambitious goals and stay open to new opportunities. This episode covers: How major life transitions ca...

What Are You Trying to Carry That You're Allowed to Put Down? What happens when you stop carrying things that were never yours to hold in the first place? In this solo episode, Stephanie Mitton reflects on the beliefs, expectations, and responsibilities she's been learning to put down. From motherhood and leadership to health, body image, and boundaries, she shares the lessons helping her come bac...

What happens when the systems you've built are no longer working for you? In this conversation, Heather Cayouette, founder and CEO of Firefly Strategic Consulting and author of Reset the System, shares practical insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities. From burnout and decision fatigue to change management and organizational growth, this discussi...

What happens when you know something is wrong with your body, but no one seems to be listening? In this episode, Stephanie Mitton sits down with award-winning journalist and host of TVO's Mistreated, Nam Kiwanuka, for a powerful conversation about women's health, medical dismissal, and the gaps in research that continue to impact women across Canada and beyond. Nam shares her personal experience n...

Alana Riley is the Senior Vice President, Product & Distribution, Mortgage and Banking Solutions at IG Wealth Management. In this episode, Alana and host Stephanie discuss how Alana got to where she is today (personally and professionally), how she makes it work as a parent, what she wants you to know about financial planning, and the risk that changed her life. Alana is inspirational, had me thin...

In this episode of WOMENdontDOthat, Stephanie Mitton sits down with Julie Kalinowski and Angela Pastor, co-founders of The Fitzroy, Canada’s leading dress rental service, to talk about confidence, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and building a business women genuinely love using. What started as a small pop-up boutique grew into a national dress rental company helping women across Canada find lo...

Olympian Cynthia Appiah joins Stephanie Mitton for an honest conversation about disappointment, resilience, reinvention and what happens when the thing you worked for does not go the way you hoped. After nearly walking away from bobsleigh following the 2018 Olympics, Cynthia chose a different path. She moved into the driver’s seat, rebuilt her career as a pilot and went on to represent Canada on t...

Amelia Earhart is often remembered for how her story ended. But what if we’ve been missing the most important parts of her life all along? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with journalist and author Rachel Hartigan to explore a more complete and human picture of Amelia Earhart. From ambition and identity to risk-taking and imperfection, this conversation connects her story to the real pressure...

What does leadership really look like, and who decided that? In this solo episode, Stephanie Mitton shares her honest reflections on navigating male-dominated workplaces while staying true to who you are. From early career pressures to “fit the mold” to building her own company, she unpacks the tension between professionalism and authenticity, and what it takes to lead in a way that feels aligned....

What do you do about dinner when you’re overwhelmed, stretched thin, and just trying to get through the week? In this solo episode, Stephanie shares what feeding her family actually looks like right now, not in a perfect season, but in a full one. After trying meal kits, planning systems, and cooking from scratch, she’s reached a point where capacity matters more than intention. This is an honest...

Join me today as I share personal insights and eight invaluable tips for professionals navigating ADHD in the workplace. Having been diagnosed with ADHD last spring, I highlight the misconceptions surrounding ADHD and its unique strengths, drawing inspiration from successful figures like Simone Biles and Emma Watson who also thrive despite their ADHD. While medication didn't work for me, I offered...

In this vault episode, WDDT host Stephanie Mitton shares more of her personal story and what drives her work. From leading advocacy campaigns that have secured millions in funding to founding Beacon North Strategies, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her path. Stephanie talks about the two biggest forces behind how she shows up: her children and her faith. She shares how motherhood pushe...

In this special guest-hosted episode, Myrrhanda Novak shares three simple, practical ways you can start showing up better at work today. No matter your role, whether you are leading a team, teaching swimming lessons, or just starting out, these strategies are accessible, actionable, and effective. Drawing from everyday experiences and real-life perspective, Myrrhanda breaks down how small shifts i...

This week, we’re bringing back one of our most powerful conversations. In this vault episode, Stephanie sits down with Indigenous entrepreneur Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, to talk about building a purpose-driven brand, breaking barriers, and why representation matters in business. Jenn shares her journey from idea to impact, what it takes to create something meaningful, and how women...

Natasha Hope Morano is the President of NHM Connect, an Ottawa based consulting company that specializes in strategic partnerships, fundraising and event management. She shares how she has always been motivated to help the underdog and how she became even more empathetic after caring for her parents during illness. Natasha also shares how she has built her brand and her reputation as someone who g...

Women are craving spaces that feel safe, creative, energizing, and real. In this episode, Stephanie Mitton sits down with Toronto DJ and content creator Elise Purdon to talk about Craft Rave, the surprising power of niche community, and what happens when women stop trying to fit the mold and start building something that fits them instead. This episode covers: how Elise built a creative career acr...

Jessica Nuremberg chose to become a single mom by choice after 40, navigating IVF, donor conception, finances, and community building along the way. In this honest and grounded conversation, she shares what it really looks like to choose motherhood outside of the traditional script and why taking one step at a time matters more than having everything figured out. This episode covers: Why becoming...

Leadership today can feel like a constant contradiction. Be strong but soft. Move fast but do not burn people out. In this conversation, Stephanie sits down with leadership speaker and author Selena Rezvani to unpack what modern leadership really requires and why so much of the old advice no longer works. They talk about how to move from being the “answer holder” to a true resourcer, how to lower...

What does a healthy relationship actually feel like? In this guest episode, Myrrhanda Novak shares a grounded, honest reflection on the emotional experience of being in a secure, supportive marriage and why safety, not chaos, is the foundation of real intimacy. This episode covers: Why you do not need to be needed to be loved The research behind “turning toward” bids for connection How autonomy st...

Simone Knego joins Stephanie Mitton for an honest conversation about what confidence really is, how it gets shaped by the stories we carry, and how women can build it from the inside out, one decision at a time. This episode covers: Why confidence is a skill you can build, not a personality trait you either have or do not How old comments and experiences can quietly shape self-doubt for years Simo...

What does it look like to build something meaningful in the aftermath of loss, displacement, and collective trauma? In this episode, Stephanie Mitton sits down with sociologist and humanitarian entrepreneur Shahd Alasaly to explore how culture, craft, and community can become powerful tools for dignity, healing, and economic opportunity. This episode covers: How Shahd’s Syrian heritage and family...

Some guests come with headlines before they even speak. In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Catherine McKenna, climate advocate, former cabinet minister, and author of Run Like a Girl, for a candid conversation about leadership, resilience, and staying human in high-pressure roles. From motherhood and boundaries to climate advocacy and politics, Catherine shares what she learned the hard way...

January can feel heavy before it even begins. In this episode, Stephanie shares a real-life update as she reflects on Christmas, chronic migraines, motherhood, and stepping into 2026 without pressure or perfection. This episode covers: Why choosing a word for the year can be more helpful than resolutions What it means to choose brave when it feels uncomfortable How chronic illness changes rest, wo...