Culture & Capital

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The things that were supposed to help women recover became more things to perform
The things that were supposed to help women recover became more things to perform
Last night at Holt Renfrew, a room full of founders, leaders, and everyday women gathered to ask: why is burnout still so high in a trillion‑dollar wellness industry? With Joanna... Read more...
Women are about to control the money. The system isn’t ready.
Women are about to control the money. The system isn’t ready.
$124 trillion is set to change hands—and women will receive most of it. This isn’t just a wealth transfer. It’s a shift in who controls capital, how it moves, and... Read more...
The “45% of women will be single” narrative is missing the point
The “45% of women will be single” narrative is missing the point
“45% of women will be single by 2030” — the stat that trends like a warning. But what it actually reflects is a structural shift: women are delaying marriage, building... Read more...
The Canadian F1 boom is female. So why is the sport still male?
The Canadian F1 boom is female. So why is the sport still male?
The Canadian F1 boom is female — record audiences, surging young women fans, and Nicole Havrda as the country’s best prospect in a generation. So why hasn’t the grid changed?... Read more...
POV: You're a woman with limited nights out — these are the top 5 spots to actually spend on
POV: You're a woman with limited nights out — these are the top 5 spots to actually spend on
Going out isn’t casual anymore — it’s a decision. As nights out become less frequent and more expensive, the expectation has shifted: every reservation needs to justify itself. In Toronto,... Read more...
We say “working moms”... we don’t say “working dads”
We say “working moms”... we don’t say “working dads”
We say "working moms" but never "working dads" — both work, yet only one gets labeled. That small difference reveals something much bigger about how work and care are structured.... Read more...
Some women pay $1,200 to network. Is it worth it?
Some women pay $1,200 to network. Is it worth it?
Most networking events don't lead anywhere — too transactional, too performative, too large. The right women-led conferences in Canada actually work, because they're built around intention, not volume. From the... Read more...
Coachella is no longer about music. It’s brand theatre.
Coachella is no longer about music. It’s brand theatre.
Coachella is no longer just a music festival. It is a distribution engine. While artists perform, brands like Aritzia build visibility through influencers, content, and controlled environments. This piece breaks... Read more...
Canadian women don’t get funded. They build anyway.
Canadian women don’t get funded. They build anyway.
Canadian women receive just 3–5% of venture capital — yet consistently outperform on efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth. This isn’t a confidence gap. It’s a capital allocation problem. And across... Read more...
We keep saying women are “opting out.” The data says otherwise
We keep saying women are “opting out.” The data says otherwise
From childcare to pay equity to leadership representation, the modern workplace still assumes someone else is handling the care economy — and that someone is usually women. Read more...
Welcome to perimenopause — you're not going crazy (you're underserved)
Welcome to perimenopause — you're not going crazy (you're underserved)
Perimenopause is being treated as a footnote — despite sitting at the intersection of women’s peak responsibility and biological change. We spoke with Toronto-based integrative physician Dr. Cara Flamer about... Read more...
The Date Spots Toronto Girls Gatekeep (But We're Sharing Anyway)
The Date Spots Toronto Girls Gatekeep (But We're Sharing Anyway)
Not every date fails because of the person — sometimes it’s the restaurant. These are the Toronto spots that actually make the night work. Read more...