I’ve been too busy to blog this month, so I missed getting this prepared and posted in time for International Women’s Day on March 8. Luckily, I discovered that women (rightly) get more than 24 hours of recognition.
In the US, Great Britain, and Australia March is Women’s History Month.
For some reason, here in Canada we celebrate women in October. The theme for 2018 was #MakeAnImpact.
As a freelance journalist and copywriter, I am fortunate to meet and write about many amazing women. Here are four who made an impact during 2018.
Nicole Haney
Nicole Haney traded in her office job for her kitchen. Photo: London Inc. magazine.
Many people dream of leaving the security of their office job to launch their own business. Nicole Haney actually took the leap, trading in her desk at Ivey Business School for her kitchen.
As the founder of Boho Bakery, she’s been sharing her passion for healthy and delicious snacks with an ever-growing customer base. I interviewed Nicole for the March, 2018 issue of London Inc. magazine – just as her Boho Bars business was taking off.
You can read the full story here.
Today, Nicole has achieved her goal of breaking into the Toronto market. You can now find Boho Bars in more than 20 retailers across the GTA.
I’m a Peanut Butter lover myself, and I usually have a few bars handy as a healthy snack-on-the-go. Keep your eyes on Nicole and her Boho Bars – if they are not already at a supermarket or health food store near you, chances are they will be soon.
Nicole Girotti
Nicole Girotti doesn’t let a busy career and family life keep her from learning. Photo: Western Continuing Studies
Like so many women, Nicole Girotti wears many hats. She holds a full-time position at Western University, is an instructor at Western Continuing Studies (WCS), and is the mother of two young children.
If that wasn’t enough, Nicole is also a WCS student where she has completed numerous professional certificates and is working towards several more.
I interviewed Nicole about her commitment to learning, and the challenges of juggling work, studying, and a family.
You can read my story here.
For Nicole, there’s no such thing as a “perfect work-life balance.” I love her honesty, her energy, and her determination to keep on growing.
Alison Konrad and Mirit Grabarski
Alison Konrad & Mirit Grabarski study workplace diversity. Photo: Nation Wong.
Lots of people talk about gender and diversity in the workplace, but Professor Alison Konrad and PhD candidate Mirit Grabarski actually study it.
For them, diversity is more than a buzzword. It’s a social justice issue and a way to create a more equal and tolerant society.
These strong, smart women also work and teach at Ivey – and I had the pleasure of interviewing them for the school’s In Touch alumni magazine.
You can read that interview here. If you make it to the end, you’ll get to my favourite part where they answer the question: If you could give your younger self advice about navigating the workplace as a women, what would it be?
Their response might surprise you. And it got me thinking – whether you’re male or female, what would your answer be?
Nicole Laidler is a story-based copywriter, freelance writer, and word strategist based in London, Ontario. See what she’s been writing lately at www.spilledink.ca
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