The Brand is Female

This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the importance of considering insurance when looking at our overall financial planning. Host Eva Hartling speaks with Davina Boulineau, Vice President, TD Insurance, Private Client Advice. Davina has spent more than two decades across North America building and nurturing relationships for Private Insurance clients, and at TD, she is a tireless advocate for mentorship and diversity and inclusion. A trailblazer, Davina has built a new, specialized and highly successful division within TD Insurance with ambitious growth plans to better protect consumers. In this conversation, Davina reminds us of the importance of mentorship, encouraging others to shine, seeking different perspectives and never settling for less. And of course, we talk about what kind of insurance needs we should be considering.Thank you to TD Insurance Private Client Advice for their support of today’s episode. For a bespoke and unparalleled experience to help protect your lifestyle, visit www.tdinsurance.com/privateclientadvice and book an appointment with an advisor today.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a company that is pioneering applications of microbes for our health, and known for their probiotic products for gut health. It was Ara’s breastfeeding experience that led her to explore the importance and impact of microbes. At Seed Health, she wears many hats from fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights and more, and she is at the helm of the company’s work when it comes to science communication and storytelling. Ara was a fellow at the MIT Media Lab’s Centre for Future Storytelling and was listed in Marie Claire’s “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, as well as Business Insider’s “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech”. She is also the author of A Kids Book About Your Microbiome.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Rachael Newton, an entrepreneur, innovator, and the founder of period care brand, nixit. Rachael is on a mission to destigmatize, and help evolve the conversation around periods. She launched the brand in 2019 with a revolutionary, suction-free menstrual cup and today uses nixit’s platform as an educational tool for all things menstrual health. Rachael began her career as a lawyer and worked for an investment bank for nine years before deciding to take the entrepreneurial journey.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week on the podcast, we’re talking with an entrepreneur who is setting out to revolutionize the way we consume beauty products. Host Eva Hartling speaks with Jayme Jenkins, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer for beauty brand Everist. Along with her co-founder Jessica Stevenson, Jayme was focused on creating a product with a reduced environmental impact, both in terms of product ingredients and packaging. The two launched Everist following a career spent at leading global beauty brands.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

Aujourd'hui, nous diffusons un épisode spécial du balado The Brand is Female comme le 26 septembre marque la Journée mondiale de la contraception. Au Canada, la moitié des grossesses sont encore non planifiées et une femme sur 6 n'utilise pas de contraception. Nous savons à quel point les grossesses non planifiées peuvent avoir un impact sur la vie des femmes, et nous croyons qu’il est primordial de permettre à toutes les femmes de faire les choix qui leur conviennent. Dans cet épisode, l'animatrice Eva Hartling discute avec trois expertes en matière de contraception, d'éducation sexuelle et de grossesses non planifiées au Canada. Vous entendrez les obstétriciennes-gynécologues Dre Diane Francoeur (aussi directrice générale de la Société des obstétriciens et gynécologues du Canada) et Dre Geneviève Roy, ainsi que Frédérique Chabot, directrice de la promotion de la santé à Action Canada. Cet épisode vous est présenté par la Société des obstétriciens et gynécologues du Canada. Notre partenaire de saison est TD Canada, Femmes en entreprise.

This is part 2 of a special episode of The Brand is Female podcast highlighting World Contraception Day on September 26th.Host Eva Hartling speaks with three experts regarding contraception, sexual education and unplanned pregnancies in Canada. You will hear from Dr. Diane Francoeur, Ob/Gyn and General Director at The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Dr. Ashley Waddington, Family Planning Specialist and Assistant Professor of Ob/Gyn at Queen’s University, and Frederique Chabot, Director of Domestic Health Promotion at Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. In Canada, half of pregnancies are still reported as unplanned, and one woman out of six does not use contraception. Unplanned pregnancies can have a lasting impact on women’s lives, and here at TBIF, we support women being able to make a choice. ........This episode is brought to you by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. Visit sexandu.ca and itsaplan.ca for information about sexual and reproductive health.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

Today, we’re airing a special episode of The Brand is Female podcast as September 26th marks World Contraception Day.In part 1 of this episode, host Eva Hartling speaks with three experts regarding contraception, sexual education and unplanned pregnancies in Canada. You will hear from Dr. Diane Francoeur, Ob/Gyn and General Director at The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Dr. Ashley Waddington, Family Planning Specialist and Assistant Professor of Ob/Gyn at Queen’s University, and Frederique Chabot, Director of Health Promotion at Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. In Canada, half of pregnancies are still reported as unplanned, and one woman out of six does not use contraception. Unplanned pregnancies can have a lasting impact on women’s lives, and here at TBIF, we support women being able to make a choice. ........This episode is brought to you by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. Visit sexandu.ca and itsaplan.ca for information about sexual and reproductive health.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Rachelle Demosthene, President and Owner at Pouvoir Des Fleurs. Rachelle left a cushy corporate job to take over the reins of her favourite Montreal-based flower shop called “Le Pouvoir des Fleurs,” which translates into “Flowers’ Power.” A few years later, her business is thriving and she is now looking at expanding. We talk about how simple it can be to follow one’s dream of a new career path, but also how much hard work it actually requires to make a career transition successful.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week on the podcast, we talk about the impact negative self-image can have on our lives, especially where children, and young women are concerned. Host Eva Hartling speaks with Margot Denommé, a criminal lawyer with over 20 years of experience. During her time in court, she witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of poor choices made by young people with low self-esteem. As a mother of two girls, Margot was struck by the unrealistic and distorted images of “beauty” perpetuated by social media which inspired her to write children's stories that bolster confidence by teaching children to be strong, kind, inclusive, and unique. Margot now brings this content directly to schools and community groups throughout Canada and the US.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Isabelle Menard, TD’s Region Head, Quebec and Atlantic for Private Wealth Management. We talk about women and financial literacy when it comes to building and managing wealth, as well as the reality of being a woman executive in the banking industry. Isabelle has built a successful career over the past two decades, at TD and other institutions, and her and her team are dedicated to always support women better when it comes to managing their investment. Isabelle is a champion for women within and outside her organization, including through her participation in the exclusive International Women's Forum. ........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale