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This week, host Lisa Laronde interviews Julie Cafley, a leader in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). They discuss the importance of inclusive leadership in advancing gender equity, emphasizing the need for both men and women to be involved in the conversation to effect meaningful change. They highlight the value of…

Host Lisa Laronde interviews Shelley Gray, the CEO of SkilledTradesBC about her journey in leadership as a woman in the trades. They dive into the significance of representation, the unique challenges women face in male-dominated fields, and effective strategies to attract and retain women in skilled trades. Shelley and Lisa…

Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Miranda Steele, a strategic communications executive and president of the Ellevate Network Toronto. Lisa and Miranda discuss the role of strategic communications in shaping business culture and supporting women's leadership development to create authentic connections for women to support each other. Miranda shares her career…

Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Melissa Alexander, a floor-covering apprentice, peer worker, mentor, and activist. They explore what inspired her to enter the skilled trades, her experiences and challenges as a floor layer, and her role as a certified peer worker. Melissa also shares her advocacy efforts with organizations like…

Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Meg Mathes, a Red Seal refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic and the Senior Manager of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) with Modern Niagara Group Inc. In this role, she nationally supports the people, clients, and Industry with DEI efforts. In this episode, Meg shares her incredible…

Host Lisa Laronde interviews Adam Gaiser, the Associate Vice President of Sales for Mark’s Commercial. Adam boasts 30 years of dedicated expertise at Marks, where he serves as the Assistant Vice President of Sales for Marks Commercial, spearheading a nationwide sales force comprising 60 adept professionals and champions pivotal strategic…

Join host Lisa Laronde and guest Brandi Ferenc for a conversation about retaining women in the trades. Brandi is a seasoned red seal refrigeration and air conditioning system mechanic and shares her remarkable journey within the skilled trades industry. With candor and insight, Brandi uncovers the hurdles encountered by women…

During this episode of The Powerhouse Project, we highlight Magdalena (Maggie) Casey, an up-and-coming civil litigator with a focus on employment, human rights, and labour law, who shares insights into her background and professional journey. Drawing from her experiences living in diverse regions, Maggie recounts how these experiences shaped her…

Victoria LaBillois, is a visionary Mi’gmaq entrepreneur from Listugui, Quebec who shares her inspiring journey and unwavering commitment to reshaping the narrative of Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada. As the owner and president of Wejipeg Excavation and co-owner and president of Wejuseg Construction Inc., she's carving her path in the construction…

Mandy Bujold, an 11-time national champion and two-time Canadian Olympic boxer, shares her journey in both the construction industry and the world of boxing. Reflecting on her experiences, she candidly discusses the hurdles encountered as a female boxer and the strides made in advancing women's boxing, recounting her road to…

In this conversation, Jamie McMillan, a seasoned ironworker and champion for women in the skilled trades, delves into the myriad challenges and promising prospects within the industry. Host Lisa Laronde and Jamie discuss the critical significance of both recruiting and retaining women in the trades, advocating for the eradication of…

In this captivating episode, Lisa Laronde engages in an insightful dialogue with Robyn Ptak, Vice President, Sales at Procter & Gamble Canada, to delve into her remarkable journey and passionate commitment to empowering women in leadership. Their conversation spans the significance of diversity and inclusion, the transformative influence of women's…

In this episode of The Powerhouse Project, Lisa Laronde is joined by her colleague and public relations manager, Morganne Campbell. Together, the duo explores the facets of Lisa's groundbreaking journey as the first woman president of RSG International, a global leader in road safety infrastructure, shedding light on her experiences…

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