Jeneni Jude on Pursuing Careers in Art and Science

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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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Chef Nuit Regular talks sharing Northern Thai culture through food, taking care of others, and adapting to pandemic obstacles.

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Chef Nuit Regular talks sharing Northern Thai culture through food, taking care of others, and adapting to pandemic obstacles.

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic hit Toronto’s restaurant industry hard. In this interview, we speak with Chef Nuit Regular about her passion for sharing Northern Thai cuisine with Torontonians, her advice for other restaurateurs, and how she’s adapted her business offerings to pandemic restrictions and customer needs.

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Isabella Liu brings emerging technology to science education: A YWiB Role Model Interview

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Isabella Liu brings emerging technology to science education: A YWiB Role Model Interview

Isabella Liu is determined to create learning experiences that are meaningful and authentic for students. In this interview, read how she is incorporating emerging technologies into science education and helping other educators to do the same. As well, Isabella shares how her personal values show up in her work, what excites her about the future, and more!

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Resilience, Mental Health, and At-Home Picnics in the GTA: A Conversation with Barbra-Joi Mitchell

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Resilience, Mental Health, and At-Home Picnics in the GTA: A Conversation with Barbra-Joi Mitchell

Barbra-Joi Mitchell has always loved decorating, picnics, and creating beautiful things with very little. Read how she is rising to the challenges of entrepreneurship (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic) and her advice for starting a business that stays true to your personal values. Barbra-Joi also shares about her personal mental health journey and why she's devoted to giving back.

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Amanda Munday on Parenting and Business, The Pandemic, and More

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Amanda Munday on Parenting and Business, The Pandemic, and More

Amanda Munday is doing it all- she’s a mother, author, and CEO who has also been advocating for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about Amanda’s values and personal story as she opens up about her experiences as a queer business owner and mother who experienced postpartum depression.

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Resilience, Compassion, and the Pursuit of Education: A YWiB Role Model Interview with Shamim Ahmadi

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Resilience, Compassion, and the Pursuit of Education: A YWiB Role Model Interview with Shamim Ahmadi

Shamim Ahmadi has had to make tough choices in pursuit of her education goals. As a refugee, once homeless newcomer to Canada, and now full-time student and nurse, Shamim shares her thoughts on resilience, the value of kindness, and how she's caring for others through her non-profit and nursing career.

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