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Alright, Now What?

Canadian Women's Foundation
Storytelling
Intimate Partner Violence
Canada
Gender Equality
Gender-Based Violence
Intersectionality
Canadian Women's Foundation
Journalism
Climate Change
Mental Health
Women's Sports
Economic Abuse
Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Accessibility
Cheekbone Beauty
Disability Rights
Feminism
Disability
Youth Sports
Gender Equality Canada

Gender equality and justice, where we live, work, learn, and play is the goal, and it makes life better for everyone. Welcome to Alright, Now What?, a podcast from the Canadian Women's Foundation. It's season 9 with your host, Hillary LeBlanc. Join us as we connect with people in sports, AI, health and more. People who bring together lived experience, research, fresh perspectives and bold ideas. T... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when the way you experience the world changes, but your drive to keep moving forward doesn't?

Today, Hillary is joined by Victoria Nolan, a blind world champion rower, Paralympian, author, executive leader, and motivational speaker. Vi... more

Women's sport in Canada is growing fast, but does that mean women, girls and gender-diverse people now have equal opportunities?

Today Hillary is joined by Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women and Sport and a leading voice for gender equi... more

Accessibility shapes how we move through the world, but how often do we actually notice it?

Hi, I'm Hillary LeBlanc, your host for season 9 of the Canadian Women's Foundation podcast, Alright, Now What? Today I'm speaking with Taylor Lindsay Noel, a... more

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Elia Lauzon from Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, whose work and experiences reflect the power of community and intergenerational leadership.

In our conversation, Elia speaks with Alyssa Carpenter from the Canadian Women’s Foun... more

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Recent Guests

Victoria Nolan
Blind world champion rower, Paralympian, author, executive leader and motivational speaker
Episode: Changing Course, Creating Possibility with Victoria Nolan
Allison Sandmeyer-Graves
CEO of Canadian Women and Sport
Canadian Women and Sport
Episode: Women's Sport is Having a Moment. Now What? with Allison Sandmeyer-Graves
Taylor Lindsay-Noel
Accessibility advocate, entrepreneur, speaker, and content creator
Self-employed / Content Creator
Episode: Accessibility, Tenacity and Opportunity with Taylor Lindsay-Noel
Elia Lauzon
From Nunavik, young Inuit woman and community leader
Nunavik community
Episode: Creating Pathways for the Next Generation With Elia Lauzon
Libby Ward
Author, creator, advocate, and judge for the Feminist Creator Prize
Independent author/creator
Episode: Getting Honest About Motherhood, Mental Load, and Society's Messaging with Libby Ward
Jenna Barnable
Disability Inclusion Advocate, Storyteller, and 2026 Feminist Creator Prize recipient
Episode: Shifting the Story on Disability with Jenna Barnable
Somia Sadiq
Writer, keynote speaker and peace builder
Kahanee (peace-building through storytelling)
Episode: Rethinking Truths and Meaningful Conflict Transformations With Somia Sadiq
Hailey Hechtman
Mental health leader, storyteller, executive director of Unsinkable
Unsinkable
Episode: Storytelling as a Tool for Connection With Hailey Hechtman
Selam Debs
Antiracism educator, anti-oppression coach, and recipient of the 2026 Feminist Creator Prize
Episode: Learning, Unlearning, Rest, and Reclamation With Selam Debs

Hosts

Rachel Leslie
Host from the Canadian Women's Foundation podcast
Shagani Hamparam
Host from the Canadian Women's Foundation podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Truly!

    I love how this podcast reiterates so clearly, the issues that surround women constantly. Thank you for keeping the door open for conversations about gender equality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SheRules.biz
    Canada4 years ago
  • Loved it!

    Thank you for putting this together! Great episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Feminist9929
    Canada6 years ago
  • Subscribing!

    Your great, fascinating first episode has me convinced: I am going to listen to every episode of this podcast! Looking forward to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LifeBetterGreen
    Canada6 years ago

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Guests are diverse and bring lived experience to policy progress.
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Changing Course, Creating Possibility with Victoria Nolan
Q: What is that main message though, that you want to share with people when they hear the impact of your work and what you've been able to accomplish and achieve?
Nolan says major changes do not have to end a journey, but may require a different route. She also urges people to focus on removing barriers and challenging low expectations about disability.
Changing Course, Creating Possibility with Victoria Nolan
Q: Was it hard, though, to keep your mental health up and your morale while being a mother of two and pursuing sports at that elite level?
Nolan says it was difficult and took a long time, but sport taught her to keep moving forward through small steps, patience, and recognition of incremental wins.
Disability and Gender Justice
Q: What kind of gender equality change maker are you?
The guest describes a multifaceted approach—being a challenger, creator, and collaborator, using strategic and adaptable methods to dismantle systemic barriers like colonialism, sexism, and ableism.
Authentic Entrepreneurship with BleSsed Brooks
Q: What actionable advice do you have for everyday people, especially from marginalized communities, looking to start their own ventures?
She advises starting with an honest SWOT analysis of personal strengths and weaknesses, aligning with one's natural skills and personal design, and monetizing passions to make work feel like play, then building supportive networks like HER Network to sustain growth.
Authentic Entrepreneurship with BleSsed Brooks
Q: What inspired the first official Yoni Spa, and how did your journey begin?
BleSsed recounts discovering Yoni steaming through her fibroid struggle, the postpartum experience, and a pivotal decision to empower other women by creating a proactive wellness pathway, which culminated in launching Yoni Spa in 2018.

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2. Allison Sandmeyer-Graves
3. Taylor Lindsay-Noel
4. Elia Lauzon
5. Libby Ward
6. Jenna Barnable
7. Somia Sadiq
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