Women Don't Do That (WDDT)

Stephanie and Myrrhanda reflect on turning 35, on balancing relaxing and productivity when taking time off work, and on why men are happier and healthier in countries with greater gender equality. Comment at womendontdothat.com. We love your questions and feedback. Stuff mentioned in this episode: Blog: How to be mentored by everybody: Advice to build mentorship into your life https://www.womendon...

Caroline Riseboro is the President & CEO of Plan International Canada – the leading NGO in Canada advancing the rights of children and equality for girls. As the youngest person to ever lead a major Canadian charity, Caroline is a passionate advocate for gender equality and is well-respected for her commitment to tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues. Caroline and Stephanie discuss the...

Mary Gordon is as an award-winning social entrepreneur, an educator, author, child advocate and parenting expert. She is the creator and President of the Roots of Empathy and Seeds of Empathy programs and a global leading expert on empathy. Mary and Myrrhanda discuss the life-long impact of developing empathy as a child and why countries need policies and programs in place to support the parent-ch...

Myrrhanda reflects on going back to full-time work after maternity leave, celebrating other women’s success and leaning in to wherever you are right now. Stephanie shares some advice on efficiency and balancing work and family. We announce our first contest winner and our new social media accounts!! Comment at womendontdothat.com. We love your questions and feedback. Stuff mentioned in this episod...

Feminism has opened up a wide range of career options for women, and we celebrate that on WDDT. We also want to celebrate the full range of women’s options including the choice that many moms make to stay home. Jaime McCallum is one of those moms and we hear why she loves (and sometimes doesn’t love) the choice she’s made to opt-out of the workforce and be a full-time mom to her three children. Ja...

This week's change-maker is one of Canada’s foremost female entrepreneurs, Steeped Tea (now Sipology) founder Tonia Jahshan. Hear how she gave one of the most successful pitches in the history of Dragons’ Den and grew her Hamilton-based direct sales company to more than $20 million in annual sales. Tonia is authentic, honest and vulnerable and shares how growing an international company has come w...

In this reflection show, WDDT hosts Stephanie and Myrrhanda highlight audience feedback and discuss important themes from their conversations with badass business owner and mother Jessica Janzen Olstand and mother, lawyer and entrepreneur Sara Forte. Hear highlights from our girls trip when Myrrhanda visited Ontario AND learn how to enter our inaugural contest!! Plus hear an update on the WDDT pod...

This week's change-maker is Jessica Janzen Olstad, a Calgary based business owner who in November of 2016, watched her six-month-old son Lewiston pass away from SMA, a rare genetic disease. Jess is someone who has inspired me on my own journey with infant loss. She owns her story and has chosen to use it for good in all kinds of meaningful ways including creating the Love For Lewiston Foundation....

In this episode, Stephanie speaks with mother, lawyer and entrepreneur Sara Forte about navigating ambition, entrepreneurship and #metoo. Solving work-related legal problems is her expertise, and she shares her expertise on what is sexual harassment, what we can do about it as mangers, victims and bystanders. After 12 years of working for leading firms in Vancouver, in November 2016, Sara took the...

In this reflection show, WDDT hosts Stephanie and Myrrhanda highlight audience feedback and discuss important themes from their conversation with podcaster, author and self-care coach Gracy Obuchowicz and wife, mother, CEO and fitness coach Alida Steele. Hear our conversation about selfcare, putting yourself first, and how Myrrhanda’s mental health practices have helped her heal from tragedy. Comm...

This week’s guest is Washington, DC-based group facilitator, retreat leader and self-care coach, Gracy Obuchowicz. She provides practical and insightful advice to help women find a deeper work/life balance and live their way into real purpose with strength and ease. Gracy is warm and wise, and shares with us how practicing meaningful self-care can truly help us transform our lives and the world ar...

Alida Steele is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and fitness coach. In our two part interview, Alida shares her personal story of learning to own who she is, overcoming addiction, becoming a CEO, and what it takes to get started and stay on track with fitness. She is full of wisdom and inspiration. We can’t wait for you to hear it! Stuff we mention in this episode: Social media: Facebook https://www.f...

Alida Steele is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and fitness coach. In our two part interview, Alida shares her personal story of learning to own who she is, overcoming addiction, becoming a CEO, and what it takes to get started and stay on track with fitness. She is full of wisdom and inspiration. We can’t wait for you to hear it! Stuff we mention in this episode: Social media: Facebook https://www.f...

In this reflection show, WDDT hosts Stephanie and Myrrhanda highlight audience feedback and discuss important themes from their conversation with farmer, mother, speaker and federal politics hopeful, Megz Reynolds. Hear how a can-do attitude influences your ability to take risks, what it’s like behind the scenes in politics, and why we need more women elected. Comment at womendontdothat.com. We lo...

In this episode, Myrrhanda speaks with farmer, mother, speaker, and mental health advocate, Megz Reynolds. Megz embraces the challenges of farm and family life with inspiring passion and authenticity. She has become a social media influencer and an internationally-known leader in Canadian agriculture. She also recently announced her intention to run in the upcoming federal election – a very big ri...

In WDDT’s first reflection show, hosts Stephanie and Myrrhanda highlight audience feedback and discuss important themes from their conversation with Dr. Vianne Timmons, President of the University of Regina. Hear why women still need to be careful when bucking gender norms, and how creating gender equality benefits everyone. Stuff we mention in this episode: Learn more in this article, Why Gender...

Our first guest has been named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women, four times. She is an officer of the Order of Canada and a 2019 recipient of the Indspire award. Dr. Vianne Timmons is president of the University of Regina, where she has recently been asked to stay on for her third term. Vianne shares candidly about her challenges succeeding in a male-dominated field and provides practic...

Are you a woman who wants to learn from the stories and experiences of other women? Do you want advice on how to overcome barriers to personal and professional success? In this episode, hear why we're excited to share our conversations with our first guests: Dr. Vianne Timmons, Megz Reynolds and Alida Steele. Have a listen and get inspired to do whatever it is you think you can't do. Stuff we ment...

Are you a woman who wants to learn from the stories and experiences of other women? Do you want advice on how to overcome barriers to personal and professional success? You're in the right place. We tackle themes such as modern family life, feminism, faith, health and career ambitions. Have a listen and get inspired to do whatever it is you think you can't do. Stuff we mention in this episode: Joi...