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August 12, 2022
Podcast
Ep. 15 : Empowering the world with fair and equal opportunity
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a significant focus for companies around the world and talent acquisition plays a big role in helping achieve DE&I. In this month’s podcast episode, Jahanzaib Ansari, Co-Founder and CEO,…
July 17, 2022
Podcast
Ep 14: Ascend Together for Trans Inclusion
“Using the right pronouns is not about being nice, it’s about keeping people alive,” says @Dani Gomez-Ortega in our latest podcast episode. Dani, who is transgender and uses the pronouns she/her, talks to us about her…
February 15, 2022
Podcast
Ep 13. Fashioning culture and social entrepreneurship
Starting a business is never easy, but what about starting a social enterprise? Gelaine Santiago, founder of Cambio & Co, an ethical fashion company, is focused on creating a sustainable livelihood for artisans in the…
November 11, 2021
Podcast
Ep 12: Humanizing the Homeless Through Photography
Disrespected, dehumanized, misunderstood — these are the words that Leah den Bok wants you to see the next time you see someone experiencing homelessness. As a traveling photographer, Leah shines a light on their humanity…
September 9, 2021
Podcast
Ep 11: Shifting the Paradigm For Social Good
What started out as a school project turned into a global initiative for social good for Fahad Tariq, Founder of Shift – a non-profit that turns animal waste into clean energy for communities in need.…
April 25, 2021
Podcast
Ep 10: Combating racial bias, xenophobia, and discrimination
Since the onset of the pandemic, hate crimes and racist attacks targeted at Asians have surged across North America. In our latest episode, Janice Liu, SVP & GM, Magnet, reflects on how the Asian…
March 25, 2021
Podcast
Ep 9: Choosing to Challenge: Women leading the way
New research has shown how the pandemic has disproportionally affected women across the board. In our latest episode, Anilisa Sainani, RBC’s Chief Accountant and Jas Hothi, EY Partner candidly share the challenges of work-life balance…
December 2, 2020
Podcast
Ep 8: Disability & Leadership – Being inclusive by design
Early into his MBA journey, Varun Chandak saw a gap in the inclusion of the disability community – even when it came to diversity and inclusion specific initiatives. This drove him to start Access to Success,…
October 20, 2020
Podcast
Ep 7: Coming out matters – Be bold and show your pride
Coming out is a brave process – one that has the ability to change hearts, minds and create more advocates for equality. In honour of National Coming Out Day, Johnnie Vu, Community Manager, RBC shares…
August 1, 2020
Podcast
Ep 6: The Birth of Ascend Canada
Ascend Canada is a 4000+ member organization today. But, have you ever wondered why and how it came to life? Tune in to hear Raj Krishnamoorthy, Deloitte Partner and one of the founding fathers of…
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