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Alright, Now What?

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

Gender equality and justice, where we live, work, learn, and play is the goal, and it makes life better for everyone. Our podcast, Alright, Now What?, remains a space where we ask How do we move from awareness to action?, but this season we’re also Shifting the Story. Through powerful storytelling, expert interviews, and bold conversations, we’ll highlight community-based solutions, uncover system... more

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Libby Ward is a writer, speaker, and advocate redefining the motherhood narrative. Through her social media platforms, Libby is known to connect and empower women with honesty, humor, and her relatable voice. She has been featured on the BBC, Good Mo... more

Jenna Barnable is an award-winning, Disabled changemaker from Newfoundland and Labrador, now based in Nova Scotia. As a disability inclusion advocate and anti-ableism educator, she calls for Disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent women, girls a... more

With ancestral roots in post-colonial Punjab and Kashmir, Somia Sadiq is a leading Planner who has developed a pioneering practice in engagement, conflict transformation, and negotiating space for those whose voices are often unheard or ignored. Root... more

Today, we're joined by mental health leader, storyteller, and executive director of Unsinkable, Hailey Hechtman. Hailey is a passionate advocate for person-centered, lived experience-driven programming.

With over a decade of leadership in the nonp... more

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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
Olivia Ho
Founder of The Give and Grow
The Give and Grow
Episode: Building Confidence Through Sport With Olivia Ho
Diana Fox Carney
Economist and climate expert
Independent economist and climate advisor
Episode: Bonus episode: In conversation with Diana Fox Carney
Farkhunda Muhtaj
Professional soccer player, social activist, and advocate for girls and refugees
Calgary Wild FC; Scarborough Simbas (co-founder and director)
Episode: Impact On and Off the Pitch With Farkhunda Muhtaj
Esther Enyolu
Trauma-informed care counselor, educator and founder of the Women's Multicultural Resource Counseling Centre of Durham
Women's Multicultural Resource Counseling Centre of Durham
Episode: Intersectional, Anti-racist, and Feminist Leadership With Esther Enyolu
Paul Taylor
anti-poverty activist, educator and social justice leader
FoodShare Toronto
Episode: Curiosity, Care and Values-based Change with Paul Taylor

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Rachel Leslie
Host of the Canadian Women's Foundation Podcast
Shagani Hamperam
Host of Alright, Now What? and Host of the Canadian Women's Foundation Podcast
Louise O'Shea
Host of the podcast

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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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Very engaging and inspiring—subscribing for more.
I love how conversations keep gender equality at the center and invite diverse voices.
Great, impactful episodes with actionable insights for organizations.

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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.
Season Finale: Indigenous Entrepreneurship with Jenn Harper
Q: What kind of gender equality changemaker are you, and how do you see that shaping your work?
Harper describes herself as a creative connector who uses entrepreneurship to demonstrate and amplify Indigenous leadership, emphasizing that her work is about building tangible opportunities for Indigenous people rather than labels or activism for its own sake.
Shifting the Story on Gender-Based Violence With Jana Pruden
Q: How can listeners support credible journalism and stay engaged in building change?
By subscribing to and supporting real journalism, being selective about information sources, and encouraging trustworthy voices, while recognizing the importance of paywalls and long-term investigative reporting that requires sustained funding.

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The series centers on gender equality and practical action, featuring intimate conversations with leaders and advocates who drive community-based solutions. Episodes frequently explore disability justice, anti-racism, economic safety, sport and youth empowerment, Indigenous healing, and transformative storytelling as a lever for policy and culture change. Listeners can expect thoughtful, survivor-centered perspectives, data-informed policy discussions, and actionable ideas for organizations, sponsors, and individuals committed to equity and systemic reform. A standout element is the blend of personal storytelling with broader social impact topics, creating insightful, hopeful discussions that connect everyday experiences to structural chang... more

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2. Somia Sadiq
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