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Meet Kate Pepler, Founder of The Tare Shop

Succeeding her graduation from Dalhousie University, Kate Pepler felt what many new grads feel, a longing for purpose. She was always passionate about oceans, reducing plastic pollution, fostering community, and environmental education. Determined to be the one to make a difference, she founded the first-ever package-free store in Halifax. The

Emily Hosie Disrupts the Baby Resale Market with Rebelstork

While many of us are used to seeing clothing resale companies such as ThredUp and Poshmark, there was one resale market that had room for disruption: baby and kids gear. Emily Hosie is a Toronto based mother and former retail executive who recognized this opportunity. After an uncomfortable meet up

Clip n’ Cover Helps Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 While Giving Back

Western Alumna, Juliet Young, started Clip n’ Cover last year when she found herself constantly forgetting a mask while out. That was when a unique idea popped into her head. She thought: what better way to ensure that your mask is always at your fingertips than to have it attached

How The Pandemic Paused Fertility Treatments, But Birthed a Beauty Business

When COVID put her fertility treatments on pause, Brittany Johnson shifted her focus from having a baby to starting a business.  Enter: Heatless Babe Waves. This pandemic-born beauty brand eliminates the need for heat and gives womxn a simple solution for effortless curls. We sat down with Brittany to learn

#NotableBusiness: Makeway

The first sneaker boutique in Canada for womxn, by womxn.  For decades, womxn have been left out of sneaker culture. Entrepreneurs and sneakerheads Abby Albino and Shelby Weaver are planning to change that. Makeway is a Toronto-based sneaker, streetwear, and things boutique made for womxn, by womxn. Most of all,