Women Don't Do That (WDDT)

This week is a special episode!!! Stephanie hosts a roundtable on friendship with some of her besties, Sarah Luehof, and Laura Hall. How do you make friends as an adult woman? How do you keep them? How can you overcome the challenges of adult friendships? How do you find time for friends as a mom? Gather some tips and tricks to help you with your adult relationships!  Mentioned in this episode: Wo...

Self care? Not something host Stephanie has been very good at prioritizing. But that changed when she made a plan and FINALLY got a gym membership to improve her health. As a busy working mom, how did she find time in her busy life to make it happen? How do her kids feel about it? In this episode, Stephanie shares the principles she applied in a to do list to help you take care of yourself too. Th...

What was it like starting a company during the pandemic? Why is it important that more women tell their stories and how can they do that? Maybe you are already a speaker, how can you step it up? Join founder of TA Speakers Management, Tami Adams and host Stephanie as they answer these questions!   About Tami:  Tami Adams is the founder of TA Speakers Management is a boutique speaker booking and co...

In this episode host Stephanie talks about doing "it all". Is it possible? Do we want to? How do we dive into work, home, and other needs/interests? Can we do it well? There is only so much time in a day after all. Join the conversation by taking a listen now!  Discussed in this episode: Blog: How to feel good about saying no Blog: 6 ways to improve your relationship equality How to find WOMENdont...

Priya Sam and host Stephanie discuss Priya’s growing podcast Turning Point. We dive into Priya's career and her own turning points in her career. Why did she leave journalism? What does it have to do with racism and discrimination? What is she up to now? Get inspired and caught up with the latest episode of WOMENdontDOthat! About Priya: Priya Sam is a podcaster, consultant, and keynote speaker.  A...

Ontario provincial politician and Iranian Canadian Goldie Ghamari and host Stephanie discuss what is going on in Iran, and how the murder of Mahsa Amini has impacted the current protests and revolt. We also cover where you can get credible news among the crackdown of social media and the internet in Iran. We discuss what YOU can do to support women in Iran fighting for freedom. Please share this e...

Host Stephanie talks about lessons she has been learning from her daughter and how it can help you remove barriers in your own life. At WOMENdontDOthat we want you to be inspired to do whatever it is you think you can't do.  So, dive into this episode to take steps to move towards your goals!  How to find WOMENdontDOthat: Patreon Instagram Twitter Blog Podcast Newsletter Website Interested in spon...

Kayla Isabelle and host Stephanie discuss Kayla’s career, and do a deep dive on mental health. What did she learn from international travel? How has ageism impacted both of them? They also cover issues such as entrepreneurship, and support for women’s careers. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did creating it!  About Kayla: Kayla Isabelle is the CEO of Startup Canada, the national rally...

Host Stephanie shares 2 things that are helping her reach her goals. What barrier did she face recently and how did these 2 things help her move past it? FInd our more in the interview and what you can do to take steps to reach your goals.  How to find WOMENdontDOthat: Patreon Instagram Twitter Blog Podcast Newsletter Website Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com Produ...

WOMENdontDOthat is all about empowerment. We host interviews with risk takers and change makers, and Lise is both of these things. Host Stephanie and Lise Birikundavyi discuss Lise’s career, venture capital, representation, and overcoming barriers. We loved this conversation, we know you will too. Lise is changing the game for people of colour one dollar at a time. I dare you not to be inspired, t...

In this episode host Stephanie shares her tips on how to take the next right step to reach your goals. Feeling overwhelemed with life and don't know how to start or what to do next? This episode is for you!  Mentioned in this episode: What it's really like to be a powerful political women and mother Ep. 108  Advice from a recovering perfectionish with Libby Ward Ep. 82 5 simple steps to overcome y...

Leslie is Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland. Leslie and host Stephanie dive into a conversation about careers and motherhood in this one of a kind episode from a woman at the top of the halls of power in Canada. We discuss Leslie’s path to success in politics, how she handles stress, work life “balance”, the challenges o...

In this episode host Stephanie shares her hacks for a smooth school morning routine. How do you get out the door quickly and with minimal arguing? Take a listen to find out as Stephanie shares her hacks.  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 S...

This week is a special episode!!! Stephanie hosts a roundtable on motherhood with some of her besties,  Sarah Luehof, Myrrhanda Novak, and Laura Hall. We cover a range of topics that impact working moms, including: mat leave, returning to work, daycare, community support,  mom guilt, dad guilt, selfcare, marriage, time management, and more. This may just be the most relatable pod yet! Part 1 and 2...

This week is a special episode!!! Stephanie hosts a roundtable on motherhood with some of her besties,  Sarah Luehof, Myrrhanda Novak, and Laura Hall. We cover a range of topics that impact working moms, including: mat leave, returning to work, daycare, community support,  mom guilt, dad guilt, selfcare, marriage, time management, and more. This may just be the most relatable pod yet! Part 1 and 2...

In this episode host Stephanie shares her struggle to accept her ambition. How did her run for politics impact her relationship with ambition? How does Stephanie balance ambition and her chronic illness? How does she feel about leaning into her ambition and what does it have to do with podcast guest Sara Forte? In this episode these questions and more are answered. If you are on your own journey w...

In this episode Myrrhand Novak, co-founder and Executive Director, Public Affairs at University of Manitoba, fills in for host Stephanie. Myrrhanda discusses how you too can be a happy mom. Amongst the ups and downs and challenging seasons there can be happiness. She covers topics from comparison, social media, community, friendship, bravery, asking for help, hope, and resilience. Jump in to learn...

This week’s guest is Tarah Schwartz. Tarah and host Stephanie discuss Tarah’s memoir on her difficult path to motherhood, Can’t Help Falling, a long road to motherhood. We dive into the topics of motherhood, grief, misscarrage, in vitro fertilization, adoption, and resilience. We also discuss her career path and transition out of television. Many of us will see ourselves in Tarah’s story of grief...

Host Stephanie and her former boss VP Pari Johnston, discuss Pari’s life and career. What happened that changed her leadership style, parenting, and passions? We cover topics from saying yes, to saying no, mental health, leadership, physical health, workaholism, parenting, empathy, and stepping back from your career.  Listen to find out what lessons Pari learned and how you can apply them to your...

Episode 100!!! In this episode co-founders Myrrhanda and Stephanie look back at how WOMENdontDOthat started, and how things have changed.  They also discuss what life looks like right now and what is on their minds. We hope that WOMENdontDOthat helps you do whatever it is you think you can't do, so take a listen and get into it! Mentioned in this episode: Podcast: How empathy can change your life...

In this episode host Stephanie shares her tips for how to set up your summer for success with kids. As summer starts it’s a great listen to get organized so you can have a smooth sailing summer and build in some time for fun and to relax! We hope these tips help you get started. Take a listen to kick summer off right!  Mentioned in this episode: Podcast: The Lazy Genius #112 - Grasping for Summer...

Host Stephanie and former Premier Christy Clark discuss Christy's career, politics, parenting, and leadership. Find out why Christy tried to dress the same everyday, her thoughts on the sexualization of women and girls, her take on politics today, what she thinks holds women back, what Canada needs more of, and what keeps her hopeful today. I loved this raw and honest conversation. If you want to...

In this episode host Stephanie discusses her tips to plan the perfect girls’ trip; inspired by the recent trip with her girlfriends from university.  You will also find some tips for planning a trip on a budget. We hope these tips help you plan your next girls’ adventure. We would love to hear about it, so get listening!  Mentioned in this episode: Blog: Loneliness as a Grown Women: Making Friends...

Host Stephanie and Stacey Keller discuss how Stacey went from teacher to disrupter. How did Stacey take the accessories industry by storm? How did she find “the idea”? What barriers has Stacey faced in her career? What is it like to be on Dragon’s Den? Take a listen to find out how Stacey’s inspiring story will get you thinking about how to grow in your own life! More about Stacey Keller:  Stacey...

In this episode host Stephanie discusses how and why she became an entrepreneur. What does her chronic illness have to do with it? And what lessons did she learn that you can apply to your own life?  Take a listen to find out!  Mentioned in this episode: So you want to be an entrepreneur with Kelly Sinclair Ep.94. Beacon North Strategies   How to find WOMENdontDOthat: Patreon Instagram Twitter Blo...