Women Don't Do That (WDDT)

In this episode Stephanie and entrepreneur Lisa Kirbie discuss starting over and aging. We also discuss topics such as COVID life, struggling as a single mom, divorce, feminism, entrepreneurship, and her podcast Bird on the Wire. Lisa is passionate, deeply caring, and someone who champions women from all walks of life. Listen in to learn from her life story and soak in her wisdom.

About Lisa:
Lisa Kirbie has spent close to two decades working for the government, a public sector not-for-profit agency, and a communications and government relations firm.
Some highlights include that she has worked for a former national party leader’s office, lead issues management in a War Room for an election, and is an award-winning public relations professional that has had many government relations successes.
Lisa’s latest endeavour is Blackbird, a public affairs consulting firm. Which also hosts the podcast Bird on the Wire.
Lisa is the mother of two grown children and a grandma to a very busy little boy. Finn, a very spoiled chocolate lab, is Lisa's constant companion.

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More about Lisa:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisakirbie
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackbirdstrat
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisakirbie/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbird.strategies
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-kirbie-0002431b/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackbirdstrategies

Book recommendation:

• A Mind Spread Out on the Ground By Alicia Elliott

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In this episode Stephanie and Canadian icon Marci Ien discuss her life and career. Being a political nerd, I was particularly interested in her recent career change from journalism to politics. We discuss how she found her voice, her authentic self, and how she is committed to using it. We discuss the changing moments of her career and highlights from encounters with Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder, to making a difference with Raptors basketball. She chooses to lead for others, she inspires me to be a better human and fight for change. I can’t wait for you to dive into our interview!

About Marci:
Marci Ien is a devoted Mother, award-winning Journalist, Author, and Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre who has dedicated her life to providing a voice for those who need it most. Born in St. Jamestown and raised in Toronto, where she lives with her children Blaize and Dash, Marci has seen first hand the opportunities and challenges Toronto faces. Marci is a passionate advocate for vulnerable communities in Canada and around the world.

Today, she serves as the voice of Toronto Centre constituents as the only Black Woman in the House of Commons and continues to fight for inclusion, equality and ensuring that everyone in Toronto Centre and across Canada have a fair chance at success.
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More about Marci:

• https://marci.liberal.ca/biography/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marci.ien/?hl=en
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarciIen
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarciIenTO/

Podcast recommendation:

• Seven Truths, Tanya Talaga
  https://www.audible.ca/pd/Seven-Truths-Audiobook/B08N5JMLSY?qid=1626115142&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=b278ed0a-c3b2-4491-808c-7cb2190a487c&pf_rd_r=1A2MDHYBK4Q6JQ4YRKZX

Book recommendation:

• Books for Living by Will Schwalbe
• Marci’s book:
  Off Script: Living Out Loud, Book by Marci Ien

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In this episode, host Stephanie gives a life, career and WOMENdontDothat update.

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In this episode leadership consultant Kristen Edwards and host Stephanie discuss all things personality types and the enneagram.

Why are personality types important, how can you apply them to your personal and professional lives? Dive into the enneagram with us!

“The enneagram has been life changing, professionally and personally, I am excited to share it with you!” - Stpehanie Mitton, host and co-founder, WOMENdontDOthat

About Kristen:
Kristen Edwards is a Leadership Consultant, and host of the Amplify Ambition podcast. She combines her bachelor’s in organizational communication and master’s in psychology to help women-led businesses to build productive and inclusive strategies by leveraging their personality types.
She believes that knowing more about personality types and working styles is the key to unlock success that will grow both life and business. Kristen will openly admit her obsession with the enneagram framework, but she also uses DiSC and Myers-Briggs to help entrepreneurs gain self-awareness to better connect with their audience, attract dream clients and build efficient teams to sell out irresistible offers.

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More about the Enneagram:

• Free Enneagram Personality test: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test
• Free Enneagram Master Class: https://kecoach.ck.page/
• Amplify Ambition podcast: https://kecoach.com/podcast
• Ian Cron books: https://ianmorgancron.com/books/

More about Kristen:

• Coaching business: https://kecoach.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkeds/
• Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmedwards/
• LinedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmedwards/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachkeds

Book recommendation:

• The 15 invaluable laws of growth by John maxwell

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Twitter’s Michele Austin and host Stephanie discuss the future of work. If you are a CEO, manager, or employee, this conversation has something for everyone. We cover topics ranging from care burdens, models of work, flexibility, boundaries, technology, and diversity. I loved this conversation! Michelle gave me a lot to think about. I hope you enjoy it!

About Michele:
Michele Austin is Manager of Public Policy (US & Canada) for Twitter. Michele brings more than 25 years of communications and policy experience to her role at Twitter. She has worked at the executive level in the public, non-profit and private sectors. Michele works remotely for Twitter with the title "Remote Ambassador" for the company. She lives in Ottawa with her family.

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More about Michele:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/_micheleaustin?lang=en
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_micheleaustin/?hl=en

Podcast recommendation:

• Sway https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sway/id1528594034

Book recommendation:

• Double Bind: Women on Ambition Hardcover – April 11 2017 by Robin Romm
• Do Something!: 365 Ways You Can Strengthen Canada by Preston Manning

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Host Stephanie and professional hockey player Brooke Stacey talk about life as a professional hockey player, the impact of COVID on her career, motherhood, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Take a listen to this episode with an inspiring role model for young girls!

About Brooke Stacey:
Processional hockey player Brooke Stacey recently played with the Buffalo Beauts in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL). Brooke has had a hockey career, full of standout moments. She was a finalist for the 2021 NWHL Denna Laing Award which is Awarded to the player who most exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to her sport. She was announced as an All-Star in last year’s NWHL season. She also represented Canada at the 2014 IIHF U18 World Championship, winning a gold medal.

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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/brookestacey27
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_stacey27/?hl=en

Mentioned in this episode:

• Trailblazing with lawyer and athlete Kate Ryan
  https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast/episode/8e9d3e67/trailblazing-with-lawyer-and-athlete-kate-ryan-ep-68
• Connie Walker - Finding Cleo
  https://www.cbc.ca/radio/findingcleo
• Crime Beat
  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/crime-beat/id1451648664
• Book: Untamed by glennon doyle

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In this interview we talk about alcoholism in women, signs of trouble, how to get help, and the impact of COVID. We talk about the impact of alcohol companies, media, and social media on alcohol consumption. We even talk about the taboo topics of alcohol in culture and religion. And last but certainly not least, MOMMY WINE CULTURE. Join us as we unpack this important topic!

Kathleen Keating-Toews career has included frontline social service work, over a decade in prevention, education and knowledge exchange at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. She has worked as a contract instructor at the University of Manitoba in the Department of Native Studies, Aboriginal Access Programs, anda Extended Education's Applied Counselling Certificate Program where she is currently teaching a course on co-occurring disorders. In January 2021, Kathleen became the Director of Social Change and Curriculum Development for an international public relations and strategic communications firm called Argyle Public Relationships.

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Jamie McMillan has been working across Canada as a journeyman ironworker in the construction industry since 2002. In an effort to expand her knowledge and increase her opportunities, she recently began a secondary journey as a boilermaker. Jamie is also the founder of Kick Ass Careers, a grassroots initiative creating awareness to influence those of all ages and walks of life to consider careers in underrepresented occupations through school and community outreach.

In this episode Jamie and Stephanie discuss COVID life, Jamie’s career path, barriers women face in the construction industry, what can be done about it, and other advice Jamie has for women today. Dive in to learn more about Jamie’s life and career!

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More about Jamie:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-mcmillan-90010397/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH3DiNDVKuvzA9MqITR2n8A/videos

More about Kick Ass Careers:

• https://kickasscareers.org/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/kickassjourney
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skilledtradeskickass/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kickasscareers/?ref=settings

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Melyse Skaarup, is a mom of 3, wife, professional, content creator, and recently owner and founder of playmail.co, a curated subscription-style box for moms and their babies to enjoy together.

In this episode we dive into COVID life, pregnancy and birth during a pandemic, and becoming a small business owner (while on maternity leave and during a pandemic.

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Book:

• Untamed by Glennon Doyle

More about Melyse:

• https://www.playmail.co/pages/about-us
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melyseaimee/?hl=en

More information on Playmail.co:

• https://www.playmail.co/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playmail.co/

More about the blog:

• https://www.yesmama.ca/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yesmama.blog
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesmama.blog/

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Lawyer and entrepreneur Kate Ryan is a force to be reckoned with. Whether it is as a lawyer, athlete, or mom, she has blazed a trail for other women. We talk about COVID life, get real about being a working parent, breaking down doors for other women, facing barriers, and aging. Dive into our discussion to soak up the professional and parenting advice Kate shares.

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Book:

• The Bible

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