¤ Field Notes from the Feminist Economy
¤ Field Notes from the Feminist Economy
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The Lisa LaFlamme story unleashed a wave of feminist rage–and renewed concerns about media and its masters. If profit motives are the problem, what ‘s the solution?
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Male inclusive gender equality groups are growing in number. Should feminism be worried?
Thrifting does more than keep you in style and save you money–it also builds community.
“I was looking to create a space where we could feel safe to be authentic – feel safe to be supported, feel safe to, you know, focus on work-life balance, with the goal of protecting against clinician burnout. That was the big picture for us.”-Jillian Walsh
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to overturn Roe v. Wade, putting many other rights, not just the right to an abortion, under threat. While reproductive rights in Canada are more secure, this is not the time to become complacent.
When a cannabis enthusiast saw a gap in a modern day gold rush marketplace, she seized the opportunity.
On June 7th and 8th, over 200 gender equity NGOS, grassroots feminists, feminist organizations and women’s organization CEOs gathered-in person-at Carleton University in Ottawa. What was it like?
Roe v. Wade. Amber Heard. Recent mainstream media articles suggest feminism is not only losing, but dying. Is it?
Melanie Grad and Ruth Wylie bring empathy and flexibility to Perspective Squared through their approach to strategy, creative, and production.
The first Freelance Summit was held on Friday, February 3 in Toronto at Metropolitan University. Participants discussed the crippling erosion of freelance worker well-being in Canada–and if working together was part of the answer.
A career in policing for a Black woman leads to liberation—and a new business.
More than 745,000 people died in 2021 from overwork that resulted in stroke and heart disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Jenn Hazel has apps for that–and more.
Mentorship sounds great, but often misses the mark. Why?
The Global Gender Gap Report 2021 ranks Canada in 24th place on gender equality and estimates 61.5 years until parity can be achieved.
But can our planet really handle perpetual growth? Can WE?
If today’s, extractive, neoliberal form of capitalism is dying, what type of economy (or economies) will emerge? How might an emerging, post-capitalist economy impact entrepreneurship? What kinds of enterprises are relevant in a post-consumerist world struggling with war, ever-growing inequality and climate change need?
Join us at the first ever Post Growth Entrepreneurship Summit to explore these questions in community with folks interested in building new kinds of enterprises for a new–better world.
Shulamit is the Entrepreneurs’ Therapist and co-founder of the Business Therapy Centre. Using coaching, somatic and therapeutic tools, she works with women business owners who want to develop, implement and be accountable for their mental health plan so they can set the foundation for sustainable success and show up fully as their CEO-self in their businesses.
Ber Letov will be answering your founder’s mental health questions and hosting a workshop on creating your entrepreneur mental health plan on November 21st in the Feminist Enterprise Commons. This is an un-surveilled, member-only space. One month free and between $4.00-$17.99 CAD per month depending on social location. You can sign up here.
Less than 10% of all indie media outlets in Canada are majority women led and/or owned.
Let’s change that.
Hear expert tips from senior female leaders on the different strategies to build your personal board of directors.
Moderated by Angie Vaux, Founder & CEO, Women in Tech forum
When: October 25, 2022, 11:00am-12:00pm EDT
Where: Online
Cost: £5.98 – £14.06
District 3 at Concordia University is hosting a Radical Governance Workshop with pk mutch of LiisBeth Media and founder of the Highwire Collective on Thursday, Nov 22 from 12 noon -2:00 PM EDT.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
To Register:
Convening entrepreneurs, artists, researchers and thinkers to explore the concept of a post-growth economy, share existing knowledge and together, create new knowledge and spark a shared vision of what a better business, economy and society looks like.
Nov 26, 12:00 p.m. EST
OCADU CO (Hybrid Event),
Online: Zoom
In Person: 130 Queens Quay E, Floor 4R, Toronto, ON M5A 0P6, Canada
As of April 2023, LiisBeth and rabble.ca merged. So now what?
Libraries are increasingly under pressure by the travelling protestors on the conservative right.
One important lesson about coalitions is the ultimate goals of the group should outweigh any individual differences.
In capitalist economies, everyone needs to think about wealth–especially women. Here’s why.
According to the recently released State of Women Entrepreneurs 2023, the gap between men and women are getting narrower.
Melanie Grad and Ruth Wylie bring empathy and flexibility to Perspective Squared through their approach to strategy, creative, and production.
The first Freelance Summit was held on Friday, February 3 in Toronto at Metropolitan University. Participants discussed the crippling erosion of freelance worker well-being in Canada–and if working together was part of the answer.
A career in policing for a Black woman leads to liberation—and a new business.
More than 745,000 people died in 2021 from overwork that resulted in stroke and heart disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Jenn Hazel has apps for that–and more.
Mentorship sounds great, but often misses the mark. Why?
The Global Gender Gap Report 2021 ranks Canada in 24th place on gender equality and estimates 61.5 years until parity can be achieved.
FREE DOWNLOADABLE 8-PAGE ZINE Time to educate yourself on Canada’s abortion rights history, the current landscape of organizations working to maintain these rights, increase access and ideas about what YOU can do to ensure these rights are there for people who need them in the future.
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Highlight Reels For All Six Episodes from Season One/Two Now Available on Youtube.
Episode #1: Farzana Doctor/Seven
Episode #2: Catherine Bush/Blaze Island
Episode #3: Nora Loretto/Take Back the Fight
Episode #4: Leanne Betsamosake Simpson
Episode #5: Shaena Lambert/Petra
Episode #6: Jael Richardson/Gutter Child
Episode #7: Rivera Sun/Winds of Change
Episode #8: Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo/The Queer Evangelist
Join Lana Pesch again 2022 for another series of intimate conversations with feminist authors at The Feminist Enterprise Commons.
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In 2021, we published over 50 original feature stories about social justice centered founders and their venture crafting work. We also published policy critiques, news and views from the intersectional feminist movement’s front lines, plus informative essays and “how to” articles.
Less than 10% of all indie media outlets in Canada are majority women led and/or owned.
Let’s change that.
Hear expert tips from senior female leaders on the different strategies to build your personal board of directors.
Moderated by Angie Vaux, Founder & CEO, Women in Tech forum
When: October 25, 2022, 11:00am-12:00pm EDT
Where: Online
Cost: £5.98 – £14.06
Convening entrepreneurs, artists, researchers and thinkers to explore the concept of a post-growth economy, share existing knowledge and together, create new knowledge and spark a shared vision of what a better business, economy and society looks like.
Nov 26, 12:00 p.m. EST
OCADU CO (Hybrid Event),
Online: Zoom
In Person: 130 Queens Quay E, Floor 4R, Toronto, ON M5A 0P6, Canada
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