Jeneni Jude on Pursuing Careers in Art and Science

Jeneni Jude on Pursuing Careers in Art and Science

Ever wondered if you could juggle two careers? ‘Make it’ in the corporate world and ‘thrive’ doing what you love most? Jeneni knows how, and she is spilling!

A public health conference organizer by day and photographer by night, Jeneni Jude is constantly on the move. Here, she tells us how she is advancing her dual careers, connecting with people and the non-negotiables on this journey. 

This interview is part of a series – Women in the Six – celebrating extraordinary women in Toronto following their dreams and charting their own course for success.

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Stephanie Gomes on Politics, PR and Public Participation

Stephanie Gomes on Politics, PR and Public Participation

Building bridges between corporations and communities, liaising with government, and ensuring citizens know what’s being decided for them – Stephanie Gomes takes us through her world of working in government relations.

She works at a leading Public Relations (PR) agency in Toronto—get this—she’s only 26! So how did she build such an impressive career? 

Stephanie shares her journey with YWiB, along with a bundle of resources for young women who are looking to build successful careers in government relations. This interview is part of a series – Women in the Six – celebrating extraordinary women in Toronto following their dreams and charting their own course for success.

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Get To Know Our Summer Cohort!

Get To Know Our Summer Cohort!

Our 2022 Summer Mentorship program is well underway, with lots of pairings of women around the city from different backgrounds and experience levels. You can read our last blog post about our current mentorship program and how it’s structured here.

From everyone that applied, we were able to create various matches. Here are a couple mentors that joined us to answer a few questions about their experience so far.

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