Celebrating Inspirational Women: Reflecting on the Impact of The ONSIDE Podcast's Guests on International Women's Day 202
Happy International Women's Day! We here at ONSIDE are thrilled to take this moment to recognize and celebrate amazing women from all over the world. The theme of the year is DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. To commemorate this special day, we want to highlight some amazing guests from Season 2 of our podcast who are women. These women have shared their stories, insights, and experiences with us, inspiring our listeners.
From entrepreneurs to scientists, to CEOs, each of these inspiring women has a unique story to share about how they have shattered barriers, overcome challenges, and forged new paths in their respective fields. Through their conversations with host Alex McCann, we have gained a deeper understanding of the issues that affect women today, from gender inequality to the lack of diversity in leadership positions. We have also learned about the importance of representation, allyship, and supporting one another as women.
Today, we want you to take the time to catch up on some of their episodes for some exciting and inspiring stories.
First, we have Dr. Rafaela Andrade - Co-Founder & CEO of Myomar Molecular. Rafaela has been working with molecular biology techniques, managing projects, and developing innovative techniques to improve research outcomes and collaborations for over a decade. Rafaela's vision is to translate scientific discovery into public health. She's looking to bridge the gap between patients and science, and to create collaborations between governments, industry, and academia. She is a mother of three passionate about health and fitness and is dedicated to growing the company and improving people's quality of life.
Next, we have Bronwyn Bridges, a PhD student in Pharmacy at Memorial University in Newfoundland, and the Co-Founder & CEO, of PragmaClin, a company focused on assessing and monitoring neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Bronwyn joined us to talk about her varied background, the challenges she was up against in her entrepreneurial journey, the experience of pitching her business, and her advice for future women entrepreneurs!
We also had the pleasure of speaking to Beth Mason President & CEO of the Verschuren Centre. Beth Mason brings a mix of industry, research, and business approaches to problem-solving from many sectors, private business, and government. She joins us to talk about what brought her to Canada, her work with the Verschuren Centre, moving into a research focus, challenges in the industry, and the exciting future of the bioeconomy.
Finally, we have Jennifer Angel, a builder of community, momentum, and places people love. As CEO of Evergreen, Jen leads the creation of inclusive public spaces that foster connection and are sustainable at their core. Prior to Evergreen, Jen contributed to creating some of Nova Scotia’s best-loved places by land and sea. Her professional portfolio includes real estate, infrastructure and program development, participatory planning, and design. She was recognized in the Atlantic Business Magazine's Top 50 CEOs in Atlantic Canada in 2021 and as one of the Most Powerful Women in Atlantic Canada in 2022. She recently received the Inaugural Wije’winen Allyship Award 2022 – Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre.
We are grateful for the women who have shared their stories on The ONSIDE Podcast, and for the impact, they have had on our listeners. We hope that their voices will continue to inspire and empower women everywhere and that their stories will serve as a reminder of the incredible strength and resilience of women around the world.
These are just a few of the inspiring stories that we've heard from our Season 2 podcast guests. Take this International Women's Day as an opportunity to catch up on these episodes!