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Bangladeshi Garment Workers Clash With Police Over Wage Protest
It's been a month since the garment factory workers of Dhaka Bangladesh walked off the jobs to protest their living wages. Now the police have taken a sterner hand in response to the increasing violent nature of these walkouts. We take a closer look at what exactly is happening in Dhaka. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has o
5 Ways To Monetize Your Knowledge Online
When it comes to the digital space there is a huge world of side hustles that you may not even know existed. But understanding what is out there is key especially if you are looking to bank on what you already know. Our new contributor Hazel June has been a digital entrepreneur working with personal brands who want to leverage their online courses to grow and scale their business. (You can check out her free workshop on her
10 Ways The "Human Interest" Approach Helps Battle Corporate Politics & Biases
Internationally celebrated, award-winning media personality and author of several lifestyle articles, Tushar Unadkat, is the CEO, Creative Director of MUKTA Advertising, Founder, and Executive Director of Nouveau iDEA, Canada. He holds a
Live Tinted Founder & CEO Deepica Mutyala Shares Why Being Real Is The Key To Her Business Wins
Deepica Mutyala the Founder & CEO of Live Tinted recently celebrated her entry into the Canadian market by way of Sephora Canada. In just four short years, her award-winning vegan, clean and cruelty-free beauty brand has hit various ground-breaking milestones, while hitting sales records (1 million units sold to date!), along the way. During her Canadian stop, she sa
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We Tell You Why Neerja Patel and Dr. Zabina Bhasin Are '100 Women To Know In America'
Recently Know, an American global media company released their annual "100 Women To Know In America" list with a gala held in Phoenix Arizona. Titled the "Summit 2023", female leaders from across the US gathered to toast and celebrate all the accomplishments that have been recorded this past y ...
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10 Female-Owned South Asian Brands You Need To Check Out
As we close out Women's History Month, we take a look at female founders and their brands! Here are 10 women-led South Asian brands that you need to add to your add-to-cart list stat! Nowadays, consumers are more conscious than ever about their purchases and look to ensure they are buy ...
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Pizza Pizza Marketing Director Amber Winters Explains How Inclusivity Grows Employee Confidence
With over two decades in the business Amber Winters know just what it takes to have a team that is proud of what they do. As the Marketing Director of Pizza Pizza a Canadian heritage brand when it comes to fast food, Winters has broken many barriers (and bread!) while highlighting the importance ...
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Why Tina Singh’s Bold Helmets Is Next Level Inclusivity
Entrepreneur Tina Singh knew that there needed to be proper protective head gear for her son. But due to his Patka there wasn’t a helmet in the market that would fit his own head covering. She decided it was time to take matters into her own hands and launched ...
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How Sonya Gill's Ecommerce Store THE LNK Is Bringing South Asian Retailers To Your Doorstep
Canadian serial entrepreneur Sonya Gill knew that it was time for the North American market to be able to get easy access to the robust world South Asian fashion. And that's why she created her ecommerce site THE LNK whic ...
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The 2 Titans: Dr. Ajay Virmani & Dr. Steve Gupta, Are Making Canadian Proud
When it comes to celebrating our South Asian successes in the mainstream space, we we are all here for it. And this is just the case for two pioneering entrepreneurs from the hospitality and aerospace industries. Specifically Dr. Ajay Virmani CEO of Cargojet and Dr. Steve Gupta Executive Chair ...
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The Key To This CEO’s Success? Embrace The Chaos
It was with the birth of her daughter that financial entrepreneur Rakhee Dhingra Founder & CEO of Mortgage Savvy knew that a pivot needed to happen for the sake of her own quality of life. She felt lost and while coping with other challenges that life threw at her, she knew it was time ...
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Dr. Rumeet Billan Incoming CEO Of Women Of Influence Wants You To Stop Using #GirlBoss
Dr. Rumeet Billan has travelled the globe with her international research sharing her expertise on workplace culture and elevating the understanding of emotional intelligence. She’s also a serial entrepreneur who has now added Women of Influence, a world-renowned Canadian organization to her r ...
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Has The Housing Bubble Burst? Here's What You Need To Know
We have been riding on an unprecedented high for the past decade or so. That high reached its peak during the pandemic. Now, with inflation at a historic high, higher interest rate hikes are the main focus to cool it. And with that comes hesitation from buyers and sellers. So has the housing bub ...
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Creators Of "Thirsty Suitors" Are Fixing The Lack Of South Asian Avatars In The Gaming World
When it comes to South Asian representation there is ample evidence that we are coming into our own on television, streaming, films, publishing, business, music and sports. But what about gaming? Chandana Ekanayake (aka "Eka"), co-founder and creative director of Seattle-based "indie game studio ...