Our VP of Marketing, Victoria, spoke with Jennifer to discuss her career path; delving into valuable lessons learned along the way and advice she’s eager to share with aspiring young leaders. Can you share your career path with us, including key milestones and challenges you faced along the way? I studied sciences in university because I naively wanted to change the world and I got good marks in science courses in school. I did my undergrad and truthfully could never imagine that someone would ever hire me so the easiest thing was to keep going to school. After undergrad, I did an MSc in Nutri ..read more

Our VP of Communications, Sarah, sat down to talk to Jillian about her career path and the challenges of working in a client-facing role. Can you tell us about the early stages of your career, what was it like entering the workforce? School was a very safe place for me, it was easy to meet people who wanted to cultivate ideas and had similar passions that I did. Getting into the workforce was like a wake-up call and I hadn’t really figured out what I wanted to do with my career. I took a job at a local insurance company in the city I grew up in and after 7 years, realized I wanted to find some ..read more

YWiB Toronto has had wonderful experiences hosting events at Acme Works. We hosted a panel speaker series here from August to November, where we tackled topics such as building your personal brand, finding your career path and confronting challenging situations. At the end of our panel series, we sat down with Christine Andrews to talk about her personal experiences in business. She addresses raising a family while being a woman in business, taking leaps at new opportunities and imposter syndrome. You can find out more about Acme Works co-working space here. Where did you work in the early sta ..read more

We recently had the privilege to sit down with Diana Godfrey. Diana is Head of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs for Fidelity Canada and a member of Fidelity Investments Canada’s Senior Executive Team. Diana Godfrey joined Fidelity in 1995. Since 1987, Fidelity Canada has been an industry-leading manufacturer of Mutual Funds and ETFs. Fidelity has grown to more than 1,400 employees dedicated to delivering world-class investment solutions and services for Canadian investors. Fidelity’s clients have entrusted them with $200 billion in assets under management (as at February 28, 2022), includ ..read more

As an entrepreneur, Dana Cantarutti shares her experience focusing on her health and using that to build her career. This interview is part of a series – Women in the Six – celebrating extraordinary women in Toronto following their dreams and charting their own course for success.  Question: Can you tell me about your background and what got you into SpinCo.  I have run 4 Marathons, including the Boston Marathon, a bad injury made me fall in love with Spin and SpinCo. I am a Business Graduate from Wilfred Laurier University, where I majored in accounting. I’m a CPA by trade and star ..read more

Moving to a new place is as fulfilling as it is challenging. Building a network, while finding yourself in this new space, can be a daunting task. As a first-generation immigrant, Zenia Menezes shares with us how she built pathways for growth, navigated networking and set up her own passion project that is blooming into a business. This interview is part of a series – Women in the Six – celebrating extraordinary women in Toronto following their dreams and charting their own course for success.  Excerpts from the conversation On Moving Cities Z: Moving to a new city was a mountain I tho ..read more

Ever wondered if you could juggle two careers? ‘Make it’ in the corporate world and thrive doing what you love most? Jeneni Jude knows how, and she is spilling! A public health conference organizer by day and photographer by night, Jeneni is constantly on the move. Here, she tells us how she is advancing her dual careers, connecting with people and the non-negotiables in this journey.  This interview is part of a series – Women in the Six – celebrating extraordinary women in Toronto following their dreams and charting their own course for success. How do you spend your days? J: Each day ..read more

Building bridges between corporations and communities, liaising with government, and ensuring citizens know what’s being decided for them – Stephanie Gomes takes us through her world of working in government relations. She works at a leading Public Relations (PR) agency in Toronto—get this—she’s only 26! So how did she build such an impressive career?  Stephanie shares her journey with YWiB, along with a bundle of resources for young women who are looking to build successful careers in government relations. This interview is part of a series – Women in the Six – celebrating extraordinary ..read more

We had so many potential mentors and mentees apply for the program this year, which was incredible. It just goes to show that there is a need for this work amongst women in business in Toronto, and we couldn't be prouder to provide these opportunities to empower our community!  From everyone that applied, we were able to create various matches. Luckily enough, there was a suitable mentor for each mentee that applied. We try to match everyone based on their field of work and areas of interest.  Here is a snapshot of what our current cohort looks like:  Mentors  Our mentors ..read more

Networking is a powerful way to create relationships, build confidence, make connections and open opportunities. Of course, here at YWiB, we believe in the power of networking and our goal is to bring more opportunities to every woman in business in Toronto.  Here are a few Networking Tips & Tricks to get you started:  Research. Do a bit of research to see who will be at the event so you can plan out some conversations with specific people and already have an understanding of their backgrounds. Practice. Have your pitch ready and practiced before going to the event so you ca ..read more