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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…
Ep 8: Disability & Leadership – Being inclusive by design

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,…

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…

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…