On this holiday Monday, we are resharing this funny, insightful and honest essay written by Kerry Patterson-Baker! From life’s bad patches and parenthood to marriage and navigating work, Kerry touches on it all in this piece that will sure to bring a smile to your face!

I'm sure we've all heard Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker suggest that women truly begin their lives when they embrace their “vocation” of mom and homemaker. My, did that generate some talk. Here’s our recap of how his comments are being received by women around the world.

It's Rainbow Week of Action in #Canada ! We are resharing this heartfelt essay about one mom's experience being the parent of a transgender daughter. In it, she walks through some common questions she and her daughter face and challenges us all to do our part to be more inclusive.

Gender equality isn’t just a lofty ideal – it’s an achievable reality. Suzanne Duncan, VP at the Canadian Women's Foundation shared this thought with The Honest Talk | Canada’s Community for Women in a recent discussion about our initiatives, such as #CountMeIn , #SignalforHelp and more: ow.ly/a4QK50RHuoj

It's time to confront the harsh realities facing women in #Canada . The Honest Talk recently chatted with the Canadian Women's Foundation to find out more about the #CountMeIn initiative and how they are pushing for meaningful change.

We wanted to reshare this story with you by Kate Graham to provide some context to the recent news stories coming out about the challenges women are facing in politics – and because we just love Kate’s honest insights! Check out the story below.

Proposed new changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act could bring significant new fines for “bad actor” employers who penalize parental leave and perpetuate unequal pay based on gender. Check out the full story below!

We're celebrating the incredible women who shaped us into who we are today! Check out this lovely tribute penned by our own Catherine Clark, inspired by her mother, as we reflect on the invaluable lessons passed down to us. Happy Mother’s Day!

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I wrote a little story about my mom for #mothersday . She would pick me up every day for lunch bc, drum roll, i didn't fit in in middle school (shock) Please let us know any stories you have about your mom and we would be happy to share The Honest Talk | Canada’s Community for Women [email protected]

As we prepare to celebrate and spoil our moms this weekend, Jennifer Stewart is sharing a lesson she learned from her mom that sticks with her to this day.

“Now, as a mom of a 10-year-old girl, I realize what my mom gave to me. She gave me the gift of time and just showing up.”

This Mental Health Awareness Month, dive into two must-read books offering a fresh perspective! Misty Pratt’s work unpacks the one-size-fits-all mentality and inherent gender bias of mental health care, while Farzana Doctor empowers caregivers with practical self-care strategies.

Join us as we venture deeper into understanding menopause symptoms alongside Dr. Emily Delpero! In Tudor Robins' latest piece, we're shedding light on systemic symptoms like menstrual changes, hot flashes and night sweats.

Thanks to The Honest Talk | Canada’s Community for Women for posting a powerful and thoughful message from Mary Yazdani. The CEO of Genesislink Canada and RoboSafety Canada
She offers advice on the lessons we can learn from life's storms both for our business and personal lives
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This is a great article. There is no shame in vulnerability. In fact, there's immense strength. Thank you Mary, Yazdani, for writing so honestly. And thanks to The Honest Talk | Canada’s Community for Women for championing women. #Gratitude

We’re thrilled to share with you an essay from our partners Invest Ottawa! Meet Mary Yazdani, a mom & business leader who was named one of Ottawa’s 40u40. Mary shared lessons she learned during life’s storms. We invite you to explore them!

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“Superhero capes can be heavy. We’ve all put them on at times. Mine is now in the recycling bin. Where’s yours?” says Deirdre Freiheit (She/Her) in her latest essay. As a leadership coach, she says it’s okay to express your emotions & ask for help when you need it.

At The Honest Talk, we pull together some of the most impactful and insightful stories affecting women – both in Canada and around the world – to keep you up to date.

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Tudor Robins has a successful career as a bestselling Amazon young-adult fiction author. And then — at age 51 — she decided to go back to school to become a paralegal. Read her inspiring article about that experience here: