Read about our first event of 2021, in partnership with Women Who Freelance! We brought our communities together for 2 amazing speakers + virtual networking- centered around the theme of Side Hustles 101.
Read MoreAfter a 30-year (and counting!) athletic career with the Special Olympics Ontario, Nerissa Pooran has competed at all levels and in several sports. As an award recipient and advocate for athletes of all abilities, Nerissa has been a role model within her community for many years. In this interview, Nerissa and her mother, Zita, share advice for staying motivated and being a positive influence for inclusion in sports.
Read MoreJude Kamal founded Sansa Interiors right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Toronto. Learn about how Jude scaled her business despite challenges, the resources she tapped into as a new entrepreneur, and her advice for other women breaking into the interior design sector.
Read MoreThe 2020 COVID-19 pandemic hit Toronto’s restaurant industry hard. In this interview, we speak with Chef Nuit Regular about her passion for sharing Northern Thai cuisine with Torontonians, her advice for other restaurateurs, and how she’s adapted her business offerings to pandemic restrictions and customer needs.
Read MoreMariam Nouser is an entrepreneur, student, future journalist, and as of recently, a new mother! Read her advice for staying true to your values, beliefs, and dreams as a business owner.
Read MoreIsabella Liu is determined to create learning experiences that are meaningful and authentic for students. In this interview, read how she is incorporating emerging technologies into science education and helping other educators to do the same. As well, Isabella shares how her personal values show up in her work, what excites her about the future, and more!
Read MoreBarbra-Joi Mitchell has always loved decorating, picnics, and creating beautiful things with very little. Read how she is rising to the challenges of entrepreneurship (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic) and her advice for starting a business that stays true to your personal values. Barbra-Joi also shares about her personal mental health journey and why she's devoted to giving back.
Read MoreYoung Women in Business is a community for emerging female leaders and young professionals who want to create their own success.
We believe every woman and young professional stepping into the workforce or growing in their career should be well equipped with the proper set of tools and knowledge to reach their fullest personal and professional potential.
We provide young women and professionals with events, programs and an engaged network of ambitious women, to help them become successful in their careers, take on new challenges and develop skills.
