For our Best of Season Three episode we’re sharing unaired content from the inspiring women who got into authentic and relatable conversations with our host, award-winning entrepreneur Manjit Minhas.

This podcast was created with the goal of sharing experiences of empowerment, breakthrough and perseverance from women from all walks of life, and in this episode you’ll hear some of the most powerful and insightful conversations between Manjit and her season three guests:

• 1:57: CEO Paulina Cameron: She leads The Forum, a Canadian national organization that educates, mentors, and connects women entrepreneurs to thrive
• 10:08: Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management, Christine Van Cauwenberghe: She reveals her experience in making a career change
• 15:25: Founder of The Seven Virtues Beauty Inc., Barb Stegemann: She advises on the importance of self-care, well-being and putting yourself first
• 22:20: Founder of Malvados, Jennifer Rainnie: She authentically reveals how it’s never too late to become an entrepreneur
• 27:00: Principal Educator for the IDEA Practice Inc, Camille Dundas: She articulates the positive impact of representation and knowing your worth
• 34:40: Explore Seasons 1 + 2

Narrated by Marissa Soragnese, this episode is a dedication of thanks to all our guests for joining us this season, and especially our host, Manjit Minhas, for all she has done to champion this forum that connects women in a fun, dynamic and safe way.

Presented by IG Wealth Management

Learn more at ig.ca/women

The views, information and opinions expressed are those of the featured guests, and not necessarily those of IG Wealth Management

“Sometimes allyship doesn't look like stepping up, it looks like stepping back and inviting others to the table,” says Camille Dundas, Principal Educator for The IDEA Practice Inc. “Statistics show that industries across the board could make serious gains in revenue per year through diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts, but despite throwing millions of well-intentioned dollars at DE&I programs, underrepresented groups struggle to get their foot in the door, and when they do, they almost never make it up in the ranks. Something doesn't add up."

Dundas joins host Manjit Minhas to discuss her journey and the power of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). She is a DE&I consultant specializing in allyship and anti-racism education, and also the Editor-in-Chief of Canada’s largest Black online magazine ByBlacks.com. Dundas has been named among the top 100 Black Canadian Accomplished Women, and her pursuit of truth as a journalist has led to years of research into the untold stories of Black Canadian history and the persistence of anti-Black racism in Canada.

Topics they cover include:

• 0:00: Camille’s Story: “That's when I started realizing how important words were.”
• 8:25: Discrimination to determination: “I started noticing little things that I couldn't quite explain.”
• 13:35: Practicing allyship: “No matter your identity, you will need an ally at some point.”
• 27:50: Diversity, equity + inclusion in the workplace: “Nobody fits into one single category, and we're influenced by our socialization experiences, culture and background.”
• 33:20: Becoming an entrepreneur: “To see someone succeeding in a field that you didn't think was for you makes a big difference in your choices.”
• 43:20: Closing: “We have to be very transparent with younger women when they ask us for advice.”

Presented by IG Wealth Management

Learn more at ig.ca/women

The views, information and opinions expressed are those of the featured guests, and not necessarily those of IG Wealth Management

Jennifer Rainnie took her favorite word when she was in her twenties and turned it into the brand name of her fashion forward business, Malvados. Women-owned and operated, and designed in Vancouver B.C., Malvados creates footwear “for the wild at heart, the thrill seekers and the courageous dreamers.” Rainnie was inspired by her love of music, adventure, and travel.

“Loving what you do will really lead to your success,” says Rainnie.

She joins Manjit Minhas on A Wealth of Women’s Stories to discuss her outlook on life, her path to entrepreneurship and her volunteerism. She’s raised more than $1.8 million for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and thousands more for other charities. She's one of the co-founders of Jewels for a Cause, raising funds for charities such as Kidsport, YMCA Camp, B.C. Cancer Foundation, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Most recently, she served on the board of Small Business B.C. and is a regular guest presenter at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the fashion design and marketing program, and also, has sat on their advisory board.

Topics they cover include:

• 0:00: Jen’s Story: “It doesn't seem like a natural path from competing in windsurfing and teaching snowboarding to a career in fashion retail.”
• 6:20: Experience as your key to success: “It's a really great way to become successful, to get paid to learn.”
• 12:30: Embedding your values into your business: “We all share a similar commitment to the brand and what it stands for.”
• 16:40: The importance of authenticity: “People are craving loyalty and trust, and they also seek things that align with their values.”
• 27:10: The impact of volunteerism + socializing: “The height of your success is equal to the depth of your gratitude.”

Presented by IG Wealth Management

Learn more at ig.ca/women

The views, information and opinions expressed are those of the featured guests, and not necessarily those of IG Wealth Management