The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated so much change in business and life. I joined Zoom during the pandemic because I was drawn to the virtual, yet authentic and human connections that Zoom’s platform is enabling around the world. There is an opportunity to not only help make our organization more diverse and inclusive, but also to make the Zoom platform one that acknowledges and...

As the Rosenzweig Report makes clear, this has been a challenging year that has disproportionately impacted women across the country, especially women entrepreneurs. Our government is supporting the success of women—from committing to a national early learning and child care system and income supports for parents, to targeted, inclusive investments to ensure their businesses can grow in...

As a Black Woman, I am far too familiar with the heavy load most of us carry every single day. We are expected to often overperform while navigating through ancestral, relational, civil, and professional trauma. At a young age, Black girls become aware of the harsh reality that we live in a society that chooses not to see, accept, or protect us...

Having relatable role models is part of the empowerment equation for young women. The Rosenzweig Report does an excellent job highlighting progress being made, and yet much more needs to be done. Telling stories of successful women and the organizations that empower them not only inspires the next generation, but it also reminds companies and...

I am so passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs across Canada to build hugely successful, pandemic-proof businesses; we are the future and that's why I created We Are Womxn, a national nonprofit empowering Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+ and Women of Color entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry in Canada. Jay Rosenzweig is one the country's greatest champions of women and...

My belief in the power of women reaches back to my earliest memories. My mom would kiss me every night and say these words: ‘I am your mother Mary and God is a woman, sleep well my child’. As I grew older, I realized it made me a better man. Judging by his tireless work for gender equality, Jay Rosenzweig grew up under the same warm, maternalistic blanket of his mother. I commend Jay for...

I have a long-standing interest in inclusion, whether in my professional journey or through my involvement with groups like the East African Advisory Council of The Rhodes Trust and the Young President’s Organization (YPO). The Annual Rosenzweig Report is to be commended for promoting the advancement of women and of individuals of colour. It is my view that we depend on...

We’ve all made mistakes; some, like me, much more serious than others. As a society, we’ve made the mistake of stifling diversity and inclusion for far too long, but that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. We can and we will do better…

I grew up a tin shack in Jamaica and ultimately found great opportunities in Canada to thrive. It was never easy, but I was one of those fortunate enough to succeed through much hard work and perserverance. I feel a sense of responsibility to pay it forward and break down systemic barriers in the Black community, so that my success on Bay Street is not one of the exceptions. This requires...

I was born in Russia, a political refugee in Sweden, lived in India, New York, Kenya and now Mexico. Traveling to over 80 countries, I have discovered dance as an international language to connect people across cultures. Michelle Obama has really been a huge inspiration for me when it comes to redefining female leadership and programming life with joy and dance. Dance legends have...

After a recent event where I shared the ups and downs of my career journey with an audience of young professional women, I received the following message, “To see a woman who is also a visible minority as our CFO sharing a story of success made me feel so emotional. You represent everything I hope to become.” The hope embodied in this message underscores the importance of...

I’ve been on the frontline of peaceful protests for racial equality, as well as speaking out against all forms of injustice at the United Nations, and on stages around the world. Everyday people can make change happen. I started E.P.I.C. (Everyday People Initiating Change) with my close friend Alexi Panos after we learned about the immense water crisis in the world where...

As head of Nike’s Global Digital Marketing team during the Emmy-winning ‘Dream Crazy’ campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick, I was proud how that campaign reverberated through society and challenged norms. For almost two decades, Jay Rosenzweig has been challenging norms with his annual publication of The Rosenzweig Report. Jay is a diversity pioneer, not only for gender, but also for...

After spending nearly 20 years in Corporate America, immersed in public and private corporations as a high-ranking executive, I eventually reached my goal of becoming the President of a company and never felt emptier once I got there. I knew that there were so many people like me, who were stressed from being overworked and looking for meaning. I took a leap of faith and...