Women Don't Do That (WDDT)

Women Don't Do That (WDDT)

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Women Don't Do That (WDDT) episodes

  • Finding your inner strength with fitness CEO Alida Steele Part 1 Ep. 7

    Alida Steele is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and fitness coach. In our two part interview, Alida shares her personal story of learning to own who she is, overcoming addiction, becoming a CEO, and what it takes to get started and stay on track with fitness. She is full of wisdom and inspiration. We can’t wait for you to hear it!

    Stuff we mention in this episode:

    Social media:

    • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alida.steele
    • Instagram @alidasteele https://www.instagram.com/alidasteele/
    • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZ_CVNW-x2hqSbS44coAhA
    • Email [email protected]

    Book recommendation:

    • Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
      https://www.amazon.ca/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=74629409467616&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=the+gift+of+imperfection&qid=1557452026&s=gateway&sr=8-1
    • Gary John Bishop, Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life
      https://www.amazon.ca/Unfu-Yourself-Your-Head-into/dp/0062803832/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=unfuck+yourself&qid=1557452140&s=gateway&sr=8-1

    Podcast recommendation:

    • The Joy Junkie found here https://thejoyjunkie.com/thepodcast/.

    Comment at womendontdothat.com with Alida Ep. 7&8 in the subject line.

    Check out the Stephanie's article on Why a healthy, happy life starts on the inside here https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/why-a-healthy-happy-life-starts-on-the-inside.

    Instagram @Myrrhanda
    Instagram @StephanieMitton
    Twitter @StephanieMitton

    Produced by Laura McGuire


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    31 min
  • Taking risks, women in politics and changing the status quo Ep. 6

    In this reflection show, WDDT hosts Stephanie and Myrrhanda highlight audience feedback and discuss important themes from their conversation with farmer, mother, speaker and federal politics hopeful, Megz Reynolds. Hear how a can-do attitude influences your ability to take risks, what it’s like behind the scenes in politics, and why we need more women elected.

    Comment at womendontdothat.com. We love your questions and feedback.

    Stuff we mention in this episode:

    • Rebecca from Winnipeg @Confessionsofasleepdeprivedmom
    • Learn more about Equal Voice here: https://www.equalvoice.ca/
    • Listen to the No Second Chances podcast here: https://nosecondchances.ca/
    • Check out Myrrhanda’s article, The many reasons women don’t take risks and why it’s important we do: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/the-many-reasons-women-don-t-take-risks-and-why-it-s-important-we-do.
    • Check out Stephanie’s article, Do something: How sexism in politics inspired me to speak out: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/do-something-how-sexism-in-politics-inspired-me-to-speak-out

    Connect with us during the week!

    Instagram @Myrrhanda
    Instagram @StephanieMitton
    Twitter @StephanieMitton

    Produced by Myrrhanda Novak


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    28 min
  • Finding courage to make bold moves with advocate and farmer Megz Reynolds Ep. 5

    In this episode, Myrrhanda speaks with farmer, mother, speaker, and mental health advocate, Megz Reynolds. Megz embraces the challenges of farm and family life with inspiring passion and authenticity. She has become a social media influencer and an internationally-known leader in Canadian agriculture. She also recently announced her intention to run in the upcoming federal election – a very big risk that is not often taken by young moms. She shares how she handles sexism, new challenges and 16-hour days on the farm with two young girls.

    Megz’ Blog: https://dirtsweatntears.com/
    Twitter: @farmermegzz
    Instagram: @nuttmegzz
    https://www.youtube.com/user/nuttmegzz

    Check out Myrrhanda’s article on women taking risks: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/the-many-reasons-women-don-t-take-risks-and-why-it-s-important-we-do

    Comment at www.womendontdothat.com/home with Megz or Ep. 5 in the subject line.

    Instagram @Myrrhanda
    Instagram @StephanieMitton
    Twitter @StephanieMitton


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    26 min
  • Leadership, likability and the growing gender gap Ep. 4

    In WDDT’s first reflection show, hosts Stephanie and Myrrhanda highlight audience feedback and discuss important themes from their conversation with Dr. Vianne Timmons, President of the University of Regina. Hear why women still need to be careful when bucking gender norms, and how creating gender equality benefits everyone.

    Stuff we mention in this episode:

    • Learn more in this article, Why Gender Equality Stalled by Stephanie Coontz: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/17/opinion/sunday/why-gender-equality-stalled.html
    • Check out this TEDx talk from Caroline Riseboro President & CEO of Plan International Canada: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=you+tube+caroline+riseboro+tedx&view=detail&mid=081EA79041D8C7149892081EA79041D8C7149892&FORM=VIRE. She brilliantly shares how the gender gap is widening and how men and women can join together to achieve gender equality.

    Book referenced :

    • Ask For It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/ask-for-it-how-women/9780553384550-item.html?ikwid=ask+for+it&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=1

    Comment at womendontdothat.com. We love your questions and feedback.

    Check out the Stephanie's article on authentic leadership here: https://www.womendontdothat.com/home/why-it-s-time-to-break-the-leadership-mold-and-how-we-do-it

    Instagram @Myrrhanda
    Instagram @StephanieMitton
    Twitter @StephanieMitton

    Produced by Myrrhanda Novak


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    23 min
  • Confront sexism and succeed in a 'man's world' with Dr. Vianne Timmons Ep. 3

    Our first guest has been named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women, four times. She is an officer of the Order of Canada and a 2019 recipient of the Indspire award. Dr. Vianne Timmons is president of the University of Regina, where she has recently been asked to stay on for her third term. Vianne shares candidly about her challenges succeeding in a male-dominated field and provides practical advice on how to confront sexism.

    Stuff we mention in this episode:

    • Biography: https://www.uregina.ca/president/executive-team/president/biography.html
    • Social media: https://twitter.com/vianne_timmons

    Book recommendation:

    • Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
    • https://www.amazon.ca/gp/huc/view.html?ie=UTF8&newItems=C593ace1f-afc6-4e0a-b70a-788d255c186f%2C1

    Comment at womendontdothat.com with Vianne or Ep. 3 in the subject line.

    Check out the Stephanie's article on authentic leadership here: https://www.womendontdothat.com/home/why-it-s-time-to-break-the-leadership-mold-and-how-we-do-it

    Instagram @Myrrhanda
    Instagram @StephanieMitton
    Twitter @StephanieMitton


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    24 min
  • Engaging conversations with bold, authentic women Ep. 2

    Are you a woman who wants to learn from the stories and experiences of other women? Do you want advice on how to overcome barriers to personal and professional success? In this episode, hear why we're excited to share our conversations with our first guests: Dr. Vianne Timmons, Megz Reynolds and Alida Steele. Have a listen and get inspired to do whatever it is you think you can't do.

    Stuff we mention in this episode:

    • Join the conversation at www.womendontdothat.com

    Instagram @Myrrhanda
    Instagram @StephanieMitton
    Twitter @StephanieMitton


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    8 min
  • How our stories inspired us to take action Ep. 1

    Are you a woman who wants to learn from the stories and experiences of other women? Do you want advice on how to overcome barriers to personal and professional success? You're in the right place. We tackle themes such as modern family life, feminism, faith, health and career ambitions. Have a listen and get inspired to do whatever it is you think you can't do.

    Stuff we mention in this episode:

    • Join the conversation at www.womendontdothat.com

    Instagram @Myrrhanda
    Instagram @StephanieMitton
    Twitter @StephanieMitton


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    18 min

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Conversations with women who are change-makers and risk-takers. Inspirational and educational content to help you do whatever it is you think you can't do.