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How My Husbands Affair Saved My Life
It was 1990 something, and it wasn’t the first time I thought he had cheated but it was the first time that the other woman’s

How To Balance Anti-Racist Work and Self Care On the Road to Racial Equity.
Anit-racist and social justice work is hard for everyone. It can take its toll on those who have committed to being anti-racist and contribute to

How My Parenting Struggles Led to a Resource Blog for Mothers
I never knew how much perseverance it took to be a mother until I became one. For the first five years of my son’s life,

My Filipino Mom is a Green Influencer – But She Doesn’t Even Know It!
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my mother. Her name is Jocelyn, she is 65 years. She has been stuck at home since March

The Power Of One When You Are In Chaos
The power of one thing is a huge epiphany for my clients and is a milestone to reach because all my clients including myself as

Fear of Being Average
Ever since I was a teen, I’ve strived to be “the best” at something. And let me tell you, I was never “the best” at

We Suck at Self-Care
As women, we suck at self-care. In most things in our lives, we think of what others around us want rather than what we want

The Real Foundation of Building a Business
“Your story is what’s going to help you sell.” These were the wise words given to me as I began my entrepreneur journey. “What story

A Logo Isn’t Your Brand
“Oh, it’s my logo.” I hear this all the time when I ask a business to tell me their brand story. While a logo is
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Finding the Path to Our Dreams


The Motherlove Project

The Law of Names
PODCAST
Book Club
Great Canadian Woman Book Club
This is more than a bookclub. It’s the opportunity to connect with your fellow Canadian women on a whole new level. It’s an opportunity to grow, to expand, to get uncomfortable as we navigate important topics facing Canadians.
Business

5 Ways to Cultivate Self-Awareness so you Stop Doing Sh*t You Hate
Stop doing sh*t you hate. Imagine how different you would feel if you actually looked forward to going to work in the morning. Imagine what

How to make your business more profitable through financial management
How are your business finances doing? Are you the type of business owner who is on top of your finances, or do you do whatever

You’re an Introvert with Social Anxiety? Me TOO!
Hello. My name is Mahlena, and I am an introvert with social anxiety. I worry about embarrassing myself at networking events, including those gatherings that

How To Shatter The Glass Ceiling As A Woman Selling In A Highly Male-Dominated Industry
For the past 20 years, I have been working in sales in Canada for one of North America’s largest Building Materials Manufacturers. This industry is

What No One is Telling You About Using Podcasting to Grow Your Business
People won’t shut up about podcasts. I know, I know, my bias is showing. I’m a podcasting coach & business strategist, after all. But hear

Secrets to a Feminine Money Mindset
It never fails, whenever I get together with a group of women or close friends and I mention the topic of MONEY, I get the
She Speaks
A Podcast By And For Canadian Women
Gone are the days she remains humble and keeps her gifts, her wisdom and her power to herself. Here, she takes the mic. Here, she owns her power. Here, SHE SPEAKS.
Empowerment

How My Husbands Affair Saved My Life
It was 1990 something, and it wasn’t the first time I thought he had cheated but it was the first time that the other woman’s

Burn Out: How To Recognize the Signs and Steps You Can Take to Beat it!
Burnout, a curse and a blessing. I have been nursing for 29+ years, and if you had asked me if I ever thought I would

How Renaming Practices Have Created Loss of Cultural Identity and Intergenerational Trauma.
Say My Name Names carry meaning. Our names are the first gifts given to us as a child and are carefully selected. For many, our

How Letting Go of a Grudge Can Make Room for more Joy in your Life
The Grudge That Held Me In the end, I discovered that the joy I was withholding was costing me my own. I denied forgiveness until

How to make your business more profitable through financial management
How are your business finances doing? Are you the type of business owner who is on top of your finances, or do you do whatever

Art is a Crucial Part of Our lives
Cultural and national identity are often interconnected and almost inseparable. However, art has the exclusive superpower to connect with people and communities around the world.
Write a Book
Become a Published Author
We know that our stories have the power to invoke an unparalleled amount of motivation, self belief, hope, courage and actual positive change. This is why we write.This is why we do what we do, and this is why we want to help as many Canadian womxn publish their stories as possible. We know your story can change lives and the process of publishing it will change yours, too.
Family & Parenting

How My Parenting Struggles Led to a Resource Blog for Mothers
I never knew how much perseverance it took to be a mother until I became one. For the first five years of my son’s life,

How Letting Go of a Grudge Can Make Room for more Joy in your Life
The Grudge That Held Me In the end, I discovered that the joy I was withholding was costing me my own. I denied forgiveness until

Is Everything Really The Parents’ Fault?
When it comes to kids, parents tend to take up a lot more on them than it is considered sane to. Is a difficult child

Fearless Felicia – Helping Children Through Life Challenges
A time for change is in need. Our future, our children need to become our main focus. During unprecedented times, with COVID-19, it is imperative

The Lost Mom
Some of us, we live happily ever after as man and wife. Some of us live with a man, or a woman, or multiple men

Finding the Path to Our Dreams
I was nestled down into the plush leather sofa with my legs curled up beneath me. My gaze was focused on the tendrils of steam
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Great Canadian Woman Book Series
Purchase your copies of The Great Canadian Woman – She is Strong and Free Volumes 1 & 2 and find yourself in the pages alongside our powerful and courageous authors as they share their stories to give you hope and show you what’s possible on the other side of adversity.
Mental Health

How My Husbands Affair Saved My Life
It was 1990 something, and it wasn’t the first time I thought he had cheated but it was the first time that the other woman’s

How Letting Go of a Grudge Can Make Room for more Joy in your Life
The Grudge That Held Me In the end, I discovered that the joy I was withholding was costing me my own. I denied forgiveness until

How To Balance Anti-Racist Work and Self Care On the Road to Racial Equity.
Anit-racist and social justice work is hard for everyone. It can take its toll on those who have committed to being anti-racist and contribute to

Dear Straight-Sized Friend: A letter from the fat friend this holiday season.
*Trigger Warning* Discussion of body size, fatphobia, and dieting. Dear straight-sized friend, family member, or partner; First, I must start this letter by saying, I

Transforming Toxic Thoughts Into Empowering Language
The average person has 60,000-70,000 thoughts a day! Let that sink in. 60 to 70 thousand! Are your 70,000 a day positive or negative? Our

I love my ADHD
(I preface this by saying that this is my story, and I am not making light of the suffering encountered by many people. See a