In this episode, Sara Austin illustrates her fierce commitment to protecting the rights of children to survive and thrive. She discusses the need to unite for the sake of our children, noting there is a need for the nation to raise a nation, even in Canada. According to Sara, the formula for a healthy childhood is to show them that they can "be" themselves, that they belong, and becoming starts now. She encourages youth and all leaders to take calculated risks knowing that life has an inherent safety net around us, and that it is okay to continue to raise the bar higher, to keep going and to contribute to what lights you on fire.

Sara Austin is a world class champion for human rights, with more than 25 years of experience advocating for the rights of women and kids in Canada and on the global stage. As the Founder and CEO of Children First Canada, she currently leads a national movement to make Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up.

Sara’s work has taken her into the top circles of power in the United Nations, national governments, and boardrooms around the world, leading highly successful advocacy, public awareness and philanthropic campaigns and shaped major public policy efforts.

Her leadership has impacted the lives of millions of children. Most notably, she led a global campaign that resulted in the UN General Assembly adopting the UN Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child for a Communications Procedure (OP3).

Sara has led the creation of the Canadian Children’s Charter – a plan by children, for children, to ensure the protection of their rights; launched the Young Canadians’ Parliament to give children a voice at the highest levels of government; and created the Raising Canada report, released annually to put a spotlight on the top 10 threats to childhood and mobilize Canadians to take action.

In recognition of her leadership and impact, Sara has twice been awarded the Top 25 Women of Influence, and in 2017 she was the youngest person to be inducted into the Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame. She was also a finalist in RBC’s Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards and was one of 100 inductees into the Government of Canada’s Women of Impact in Canada.

Sara holds an MSt/LLM with Distinction in International Human Rights Law from Oxford and an Honours BA in International Development and Women’s Studies from Dalhousie University. She has completed the Governance Essentials Program for Non-Profits with the Institute of Corporate Directors, the Maytree Foundation’s Public Policy Program and the University of Alberta’s Indigenous Partnerships Program.

In this episode, Megan Rafuse shares pivotal life and leadership moments that shaped where she is today in both business and life. With courage and a "why not" mindset, she discusses the stages, reasons and seasons she experienced and continues to navigate as a CEO bridging and building the intersection of tech and mental health, as well as a mother, a proud ADHDer, and a woman. With a strong sense of community to thrive, she authentically discusses the importance of having alignment to self, she breaks down the notion of a progression noodle, and taking imperfect actions.

Megan Rafuse is a leading voice in mental health, a seasoned therapist, and the CEO and Co-Founder of Shift Collab, Canada’s largest clinician-led therapy practice. With over 14 years of experience, she’s built a nationally recognized brand that champions therapists, prioritizes client care, and redefines what modern mental healthcare can look like. Megan is also a sought-after speaker and trusted media contributor, known for bringing honesty, heart, and humour to conversations about leadership, ADHD, motherhood, and the realities of the messy middle. In 2023, she was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by WXN, received the Lakehead University Exceptional Alumni Award, and saw Shift Collab win Tech4SickKids' Most Philanthropic Start-Up.

In this episode, Chantal Carter shares how her love for fashion turned into a journey towards representation to love who you are in your skin regardless of its tone. With a mission to love the self, own your story, and to empower black women with their breast health, Ms. Carter walks us through her entrepreneurship journey, inclusive of the unexpected inflection points, the need to remain curious, the importance of managing her energies, and to stay grounded in faith. Ms. Carter states 'slow is sexy' recognizing when it is okay to slow down or stop, even when it is uncomfortable, and that fits within her definition of success.

Chantal Carter, a fashion industry veteran of 20+ years, serves as a Wardrobe Stylist, Image Consultant, and magazine Style Director. As a marketing professor and member of Centennial College's Fashion Business and Management Program Advisory Committee since 2020, she actively shapes the curriculum to align with industry trends. Recognized by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, former MP Celina Ceasar-Chavannes, and the Brampton Board of Trade, Chantal is acknowledged for her impactful business contributions. Driven by a passion for uplifting women of color, she founded Love & Nudes—a diverse skin tone intimates line that transcends fashion, fostering a social movement celebrating diversity. Chantal advocates for accessible apparel, cosmetics, and wellness products, emphasizing representation for people of colour in health and education. Featured in media outlets such as The Toronto Star, CBC, City Line, CTV News, Buzzfeed, and Elle Magazine, Chantal continues to champion inclusivity on major media platforms.