This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on incredible women entrepreneurs as they take an introspective look at their journey, the progress they’ve made and what drives them to innovate, impact and lead within their industries.
Owner Spotlights
Discover the stories behind these inspiring and powerful female entrepreneurs.
Ginny Becker
As Executive Director of the CYAC of Kelowna, Ginny Becker steers a team focused on guiding vulnerable children towards brighter futures.
Onome Ako
CEO of Action Against Hunger, Onome Ako is tackling the relentless hunger crisis by leaning into values rooted in equity and inclusion.
Dr. Golnasim Riahi
Learn how Dr. Riahi started her Montreal-based online pharmacy with her laptop, her education and her unwavering belief in herself.
Shamira Jaffer
With a relentless passion for innovation. Shamira Jaffer has always been ahead of her time. As the world catches up to her ideas, her company Signifi has become a global leader.
Podcasts
RBC is proud to sponsor The Honest Talk, a bi-weekly podcast that provides a platform for women to share their stories, gain insights and inspire one another.
Recent episodes at thehonesttalk.ca (this content is available in English only):
Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 20 Women in Cyber Security by IT World Canada Melissa Carvalho, RBC Vice President of Global Cyber Security Strategic Services, shares her inspiring journey — from dreaming of a career as a teacher to becoming a leading cyber security expert. Listen
Get inspired by Harriet Thornhill, Chancellor at Tyndale University and former Vice President with RBC. Harriet has won numerous awards, including being named one of the 100 most influential Black Canadians and shares her insights, experiences, and invaluable wisdom. Listen
Christina Cleveland is RBC’s Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion. At a time when D&I discussions are top of mind for businesses, governments, institutions, and individuals across the country and around the world, she shares various perspectives on the importance of why everyone needs to speak up for inclusion. Listen
RBC’s Vice President of Investments, Transformation and Client Segments and the head of RBC Healthcare, Flora Do, talks about it all: her career, management style, childhood, and her incredible mother
Chair of the Board at RBC, Katie Taylor talks about women’s underrepresentation on corporate boards and what needs to be done to break the barrier.
RBC’s Vice President of Strategic Initiative and Change Management, Cheryl Tjok-A-Tam discusses transforming the way major corporations embrace change and foster diversity, equity and communication.
RBC trailblazer Jennifer Tory discusses the changes that need to be made to achieve equity in corporate offices and boardrooms
Business
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News & Events
See what’s happening to support and celebrate women entrepreneurs
After a record-setting year, seven exceptional women entrepreneurs have been honoured for their remarkable achievements.
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The Honest Talk, a bi-weekly podcast that provides a platform for women to share their stories, gain insights and inspirations from one another
RBC is proud to sponsor The Honest Talk, a bi-weekly podcast that provides a platform for women to share their stories, gain insights and inspirations from one another.
From athletes and trade commissioners to authors and media personalities, the conversations tap into unique perspectives, experiences, lifestyles and cultures of working women who are leading and shaping important conversations. Listen here.
Coralus brings together women and nonbinary folks from across the planet to iterate our unique fused capital model by actually using it.
Recent data signal a troubling trajectory. Read more.
Get Inspired
Fadwa Mohanna
CEO Fadwa Mohanna shares her company’s innovative vision, her journey as a woman intech and her mission to advance women in the industry.
Jacqui Winter
Jacqui Winter on how the lessons learned from launching a startup in a challenging economy led to her ongoing business success.
Stéphanie Jecrois
Technovation Montréal encourages young girls to develop their capacities in entrepreneurship and technology.
Bobbi Racette
More than a talent marketplace, Virtual Gurus is on a mission to create employment opportunities for underrepresented individuals.
Shauna Curry
Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology CEO Shauna Curry shares how empowered women can change lives and communities.
Rogayeh Tabrizi
Rogayeh Tabrizi discusses why she founded Theory+Practice and what makes her company stand out.
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