About
A podcast whose only agenda is to get women into leadership - elected and otherwise. We talk, listen and laugh with women about leadership and life with a goal to encourage more women to consider entering politics or senior leadership and working for the community. New episodes every second Tuesday morning.
Recent Episodes
Rachael Mills was spotted as a future political talent by Mayor Sherry Bondy of Essex when she appeared in front of Council as a delegate. Since then she has been honing her skills as a candidate locally and is now running in Harrow Centre, which is Ward 4 in the Town of Essex. …
Fair treatment of goldfish kicked off Catherine Gariepy-Schulze's political journey. She talked to Melinda about why she decided to run in Windsor's Ward 4. She has participated in promoting women in politics and has been a political organizer for many years but this is her fir…
In this episode, guest host Julie Fraser sits down with Tania Jobin, longtime Tecumseh Town Councillor and candidate for Deputy Mayor. With more than 16 years of experience serving the community, Jobin has been a strong advocate for rural broadband, accessibility, infrastructure …
Natasha Feghali is the CEO of Feghali Group Inc. and FG Family Homes Inc., a longtime public educator, community speaker, and now a candidate for municipal council. Running for office has been a long-term goal for her, built on years of mentorship and volunteering behind the scen…
Kat Pasquach is an artist, community leader, business owner and now a candidate for Mayor of Windsor. She was the first candidate to jump into the race and is already making a splash. We talked about what inspired her to start at the top by running for Mayor, what she thinks ab…
Rasha Zaid is running for Windsor City Council in Ward 4. She is up against a popular incumbent, but her plan is to focus on the need for belonging and being a 'teacher of kindness'. She also reminds voters not to tell her who she is because of how she looks, but let her tell t…
Melinda and Jessica kick off the 2026 Municipal Election with a little teaser about how many women are running and where, where there are no women running and a bit of a check in with the Public School Board race. <br /><br />Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a s…
Kim Rocheleau is an educator and a very serious cyclist. She joins us along with Anastasia Adams to talk about leadership, politics, cycling, and women. She also talks about the Women's 100 for 2026 and if you are interested in joining, listen in because she gives you all the d…
Ann Marie Keough is a neuro-physiotherapist which means she specializes in helping the brain learn or relearn how to move the body through the mind-body connection. Evelina Bazcewska and Melinda talked to her about her fascinating practice, how women's bodies are unique, women a…
Karina Richters is an engineer and a climate activist. She joined Melinda and guest host Leslie McCurdy to talk all things women, politics and infrastructure. <br /><br />Politics and infrastructure intersect at lived experience. Women experience infrastructure differently. Whe…
Unifor Women's Director and former NDP Member of Parliament Tracey Ramsey joins Jessica and Melinda to talk about why we run for office. Great stories ensue including playing the game of "who's got the baby?" in the House of Commons. <br /><br />Please like and follow our podca…
What is Disability Pride and how does it differ from anodyne terms like handicapable or differently abled? <br /><br />Evelina Baczewska, advocate, activist, academic, and all around awesome person walks us through the ways language drives change (and eliminates capitalism). <b…
In June 2025 we recorded one of our most popular episodes: a rollicking ride with women campaign managers. We got great stories and advice for any campaign. Nominations are open. If you are thinking of running or of supporting a candidate, this is a must listen. <br /><br />P…
The Welcome Centre has been at the centre of some unwelcome political attention. Lady Laforet, Executive Director joins our current affairs panel to talk about what's going on, how it connects to larger political narratives and why it is even more urgent for women to get involve…
Leigh Vachon of Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) and Lauren Hedges of Hackforge join us to talk about National AccessAbility Week (May 31 - Jun 6). They are hosting workshops and events for the community to identify accessible places, both virtual and physical. See w…