Women Don't Do That (WDDT)

Join us for an insightful conversation with Rose LeMay, CEO of the Indigenous Reconciliation Group. With over 20 years of experience in policy and program development in health and mental health, Rose is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous inclusion and wellbeing. In this episode, Rose shares her personal journey, highlighting the experiences that have shaped her work and her role in advancing rec...

Join us for an empowering episode as we uncover the 10 powerful lessons learned by our host Stephanie as she shares her experience as an entrepreneur. Gain valuable insights and practical advice on self-belief, building a supportive network, embracing failure, managing stress, work-life balance, persistence, and continuous learning. Discover the transformative power of creativity and innovation in...

In this heartfelt podcast episode, host Stephanie sits down with her mom (Connie Ryan) for a candid and inspiring conversation. They dive into Stephanie's upbringing, her transformation over the years, and the valuable life lessons her mom has imparted. With a focus on parenting, work-life balance, self-care, and navigating challenges, they share advice and insights for listeners facing similar ex...

In this episode, host Stephanie shares her tips and tricks for busy women who want to learn and grow in their careers and personal lives. As someone who wants to do it all, Stephanie understands the challenge of finding time to consume knowledge and develop new skills. That's why we're focusing on micro-learning this week and how it can help you find time to learn on the go. We'll share eight ways...

In this episode, we sit down with Komal Minhas to talk about her incredible journey of resilience and serving others. As a cancer survivor, she shares the lessons she learned and how that experience has impacted her work in resiliency. We dive into her inspiring career and the impact of meeting amazing people such as Michelle Obama and Oprah. We also discuss the importance of financial literacy, l...

In this episode of the podcast, we explore the power of a simple phrase that can have a significant impact on building confidence and empowerment. The phrase is "I trust your judgement," and in this episode, we dive into how using this phrase can help empower not only our children but also ourselves and those around us. Through personal examples and practical tips, we discuss how trusting our inst...

In this special episode, join Stephanie and three of her friends in a roundtable discussion as they share their personal experiences and insights on navigating life transitions and returning to work. With diverse perspectives, they offer candid and relatable stories on their own journeys of balancing work and family life. From managing concerns about returning to work, to overcoming challenges dur...

In this episode of WOMENdontDOthat, we explore how AI can help working women save time and money in their professional lives. As a busy working mom herself, our host shares tips, tricks, and real-life examples of how AI can improve efficiency and productivity in the workplace. From automating tedious tasks to streamlining communication, this episode provides actionable insights for women looking t...

In this episode, we speak with Shari Graydon, founder of Informed Opinions, an award-winning author, and a women's advocate. Shari has spent over 25 years helping women to position themselves as thought leaders and amplifying their voices in public discourse. We discuss her work founding Informed Opinions, which supports women in sharing their expertise and perspectives with the media and other pu...

In this episode we delve into the importance of taking time for oneself, exploring personal passions and interests, and finding a balance between work, motherhood, and self-care. We discuss the challenges women face in prioritizing self-care, share personal experiences of rediscovering passions and interests, and offer practical tips for making time for oneself, such as scheduling self-care activi...

In this episode, we sit down with Emily, the owner of AutoNiche, an automotive repair shop in Canada. Emily's inspiring journey of entrepreneurship and success is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. Despite facing challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry, Emily focused on building her qualifications and skills, which allowed her to gain respect and succeed in her fie...

In this episode, host Stephanie shares her personal experiences with sexism and how it inspired her to help women find their voices and rise up to effect change. She provides practical tips on overcoming barriers, finding your voice, and taking action. Don't miss this inspiring and informative episode on how women can use their voices to make a positive impact on the world. Plus, as a bonus, Steph...

In this episode of WOMENdontDOthat, we sit down with two inspiring young leaders to discuss how we can promote and support girls' leadership. Our guests offer valuable insights on the importance of female role models, the power of youth leadership, and practical ways women can inspire, support and open doors for the next generation. Join us for a motivating conversation on creating a more equitabl...

In this episode of "Women Don't Do That," our host Stephanie shares a personal update on the challenges and victories of balancing work, life, and podcasting as a working mom. She discusses her personal experiences and the ups and downs of trying to find balance, while also offering listeners the chance to feel seen and heard. This episode isn't about providing advice or quick fixes, but about ack...

In this episode, we welcome Meaghan Duhamel, a trailblazing figure skater and coach with an extraordinary career. Meaghan's three Olympic medals and two World Championship titles are just some of her many achievements, despite facing numerous barriers and challenges as an athlete. She shares her insights on topics such as mental health and self-care, staying motivated in the face of setbacks, and...

In today's fast-paced world, it's essential to stay on track and be productive. This podcast episode, "Staying on Track: 5 Proven Techniques for Prioritization and Focus," offers valuable insights and tips to help you boost your productivity and achieve your goals. From creating a to-do list and setting timers, to developing a growth mindset and eliminating distractions, this episode covers everyt...

“Take Action for Diversity and Equity in Your Workplace" is a podcast aimed at promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In this episode, Dr. Julie Cafley, the Executive Director of Catalyst Canada, joins the show to discuss her passion for diversity and inclusion and her expertise in public policy and higher education, and how she uses it to drive positive change in the wo...

In this episode, host Stephanie gives a life update and shares the story of how she came up with the idea for her business, the steps she took to set it up, and the challenges she faced along the way. Listeners will learn about what she loves about being an entrepreneur and what are the downsides.  Mentioned in this episode: Insights and Inspiration: Reading Recommendations from 2022 Podcast Guest...

This week, tune in to hear a thought-provoking conversation about being childfree with teacher Jessica Hawk. Jessica candidly shares her personal journey of choosing a childfree lifestyle and the challenges she faced along the way. As we dive deeper into this topic, you'll hear Jessica's perspective on societal pressure and misconceptions surrounding childfree living. Don't miss this opportunity t...

We are kicking off the New Year with an update on why part of my face is frozen! Followed by a quick and dirty dive into goal settings that will benefit even the biggest goal setting skeptics.  I struggle with what is suspected to be ADHD, and goal setting has always seemed like a waste of time to me. Now that I run my own business, I understand its importance. This year I dove in and set out some...

Co-founder and former host Myrrhanda joins co-founder and host Stephanie to reflect on 2022 both personally and professionally. They also diver into a year in review of the podcast and blog.  What is the most listened to podcast of 2022? What episode has less listens but you don’t want to miss? What is the episode host Stephanie is the most proud of? What are the top 5 countries for listening? Wha...

Cherished Canadian author Ann Douglas and host Stephanie dive into an important and timely discussion on menopause and midlife. Ann has been on WOMENdontDOthat before, but this time we are not discussing parentin,g we are here to discuss Anne’s latest book, NAVIGATING THE MESSY MIDDLE: A FIERCELY HONEST AND WILDLY ENCOURAGING GUIDE FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN. If you are midlife, thinking about it, OR appro...

Christmas is wonderful, magical, AND stressful. Are you tired of doing “all the things”? Are you worried about spending time with your in-laws? How will you bring the Christmas magic when you are EXHAUSTED? Will your kids run around like wild animals and drive you mad? In this episode I share my strategies to make it through this Christmas season, we are working on thriving, not just surviving! So...

Neurosurgeon Dr. Betsy Grunch and host Stephanie dive into an authentic conversation about thriving in your life and career. Take a listen to find out how Betsy rocks life in a male dominated field as a woman in medicine and a mom. Hint, it isn't easy, and there is a lot of surviving taking place. So if you think you don’t have much in common with a neurosurgeon, you would be wrong.  Listen to get...

How can you get unstuck? This week I share one thing that is helping me feel motivated to take the next right step. So take a listen and get going!  How to find WOMENdontDOthat: Patreon Instagram Twitter Blog Podcast Newsletter Website Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com Produced by: Stephanie Mitton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...