MJ DeCoteau
Founder, Re-Think Breast Cancer, MJ DeCoteau speaks about why she started her organization
Dr. Roberta Bondar
Astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar speaks with Shannon at the Daughters for Life Foundation 3rd Annual Gala, about girls and education.
The Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain
The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain discusses the importance of philanthropy and giving back, and about her foundation and her passionate focus on early, healthy childhood development.
Roxanne Joyal
Me to We co-CEO, Roxanne Joyal, chats about this innovative social enterprise that empowers young people to actively participate in international development.
Whitney Wilson
Fundraiser, John Howard Society of Toronto, Whitney Wilson is on a mission of bringing yoga and meditation into prisons across Canada.
Joelle Adler
CEO, Diesel Canada & founder, OneXOne Foundation, Joey Adler discusses her life as a true visionary entrepreneur and humanitarian, seeking to reinvent the business of philanthropy through ground-breaking sustainable models.
Mehrak Mehrvar
Women's rights advocate and social entrepreneur, Mehrak Mehrvar, talks about her unique social enterprise dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs in Cambodia, and her women's rights advocacy work around the world.
Kalista Zackhariyas
Actor and founder of The Youth Code, Kalista Zachkariyas discusses her non-profit organization that helps children who have been sexually abused.
Sarena Parmar
Sarena Parmar is a Canadian actress and emerging playwright.
Marilyn Field
Marilyn Field is the founder/president of DAREarts, a Canadian organization that helps kids at risk have better lives -- through the arts. In this interview, Marilyn discusses the inspiration behind the creation of this unique organization and how it is changes the lives of many kids -- as well as her life.
Dana Florence
Dana Florence is the co-founder of THREE TO BE, an organization inspired by the birth of her triplets who -- all three -- were born with cerebral palsy.
Laura Serra
Laura Serra is the founder of Paws for the Cause, an organization dedicated to helping our canine friends - using fashion!. She is also the society columnist for The Globe and Mail, and works in the world of PR as a day job.
Rachael Smith
Rachael Smith is the founder of Yard Sale for the Cure, a unique fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In this interview, Rachael discusses her journey from having had breast cancer to how she got the idea for Yard Sale for the Cure, and why it's important.
Keiley Abbat
Keiley Abbat, animal welfare advocate and owner of Small Wonders Pets supply store based in Toronto, provides some tips on how to have a healthy relationship with your pets.
Tara Uzra Dawood
Tara Uzra Dawood is President of Dawood Global Foundation and serves on various boards and Advisory Councils of eminent organizations throughout the world, particularly those focused on the rights of women and children. She’s a recognized world authority on women entrepreneurship. She was the first female CEO of a publicly listed financial institution in Pakistan, which she founded with Asian Development Bank; Tara grew her company to become an industry leader in managing Mutual Funds with top payouts for its unit holders.
Martha Deacon
Martha Deacon is the founder and CEO of The Townships Project, created in late 1998 in response to then President Nelson Mandela’s challenge to do something about the poverty in his country. The Townships Project, a Canadian registered charity, has worked for 13 years with local microfinance organizations in South Africa to extend small loans to start or expand small businesses, always exploring how to make these loans more effective in the fight against poverty.
Caroline Riseboro
Caroline Riseboro is the Vice President, Public Affairs for World Vision Canada. In this role, Caroline provides leadership to the Government Relations, Advocacy and Public Relations divisions.
Deborah Ellis
Deborah Ellis is the author of over 20 books for young people, including the highly popular trilogy, Breadwinner. She writes novels and books of interviews that attempt to portray the realities faced by young people in difficult situations around the world. She is also a philanthropist, donating much of her book royalties to charities.
Allison Harvey
Allison Harvey is the founder of the not-for-profit organization, 10,000 Toys for Haiti.
Jeanette Arsenault
Jeanette Arsenault is a Canadian singer/songwriter, recording and performing artist.
Jennifer Brouwer
Jennifer Brouwer is the founder of Jennifer Brouwer Design. She is based in Markham, Ontario.
Lisa Ferguson
Founder of Lisa Ferguson Interior Design, as well as Decor Mentor, an educational and collaborative community for interior design pros and consumers.
Jody Steinhauer
Jody Steinhauer is the Founder, President and Chief Bargain Officer of The Bargains Group Ltd., who used her skill and innovation to build a socially conscious, multi-million dollar business. She is based in Toronto.
Judy Croon
Judy Croon is a comedian, broadcaster and motivational speaker who is dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research with her annual Stand Up for the Girls fundraising event.
Marina Nemat
Marina Nemat is the author of the popular memoir, "Prisoner of Tehran" and the follow-up "After Tehran: A Life Reclaimed."
Janet King
Janet King is the president & founder of kids.now, a national group mentoring charity based in Toronto.