She's Trails
Welcome to The Great Canadian Woman™ where we feature the everyday great Canadian womxn blazing trails with her courage, experience, wisdom & expertise.
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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,
Difficulties of Being the First Generation Born in Canada
This question seems very easy to answer, however I find it difficult. With some backstory, myself along with my sister and a few cousins are
Decluttering: the Key to Getting Everything You Want
Picture your dream house. I bet it’s not filled with clutter. Do you ever find yourself ‘wishing’ for more? And then you finally get that
Don’t Quit Your Day Dream
A lot of things in my life have changed. The world around me, the people I know, the seasons that have come and go, the
When Losing Weight Became an Obsession
Being an elite athlete is not easy. Not every practice is perfect, nor every competition. It takes a lot of patience, dedication, determination and perseverance
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
Age Fabulously Without Pain
In her book Younger, author and MD Sara Gottfried says, “by turning your good genes on and your bad genes off, you can actually prevent
TRENDING
Secrets to a Feminine Money Mindset
Olive Morris
Taking Back My Life – Using Hardship To Move Forward
Unlocking the Feminine Brain
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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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