Disclaimer: This article is intended to focus on the positive ways in which people have demonstrated collective behaviours which benefit themselves and their communities. We recognize that not everyone had the privilege to experience some of what is included here. We also acknowledge that for...
We explore 5 solid reasons why you need to join Empower'em...
Nayaelah explores why Ottawa needs more representation and diversity in the workplace...
In honour of the holiday season that continues today with Lunar year festivities, Empower'em's very talented Paris reminds us to be conscious of our privileges and blessings in life. ...
In honour of Empower'em's annual sanitary product drive, we called in an expert to educate our audience on period poverty. The following is a short interview with Meghan the creator of Period Packs, a local organization in Ottawa focused on providing access to menstrual health...
Empower'em is a platform for women of colour to share their experiences and so, with that being said, this will be a category on our blog consisting of small anecdotes in which women recall themselves being misidentified and underrepresented. It’s almost 2020 and it’s crazy...
It is going to be my first Diwali in Italy and away from home. Where all the 5 days, including the major celebration of Diwali, is spent having multiple dinners with all the family members (read: all the aunts, uncles and cousins) who live within...
The 22 of October is International Stuttering Awareness Day. One of our newest writers; Paris Barnes, goes ito depth about what it is like living with a stutter. Stuttering is a type of communication disorder when there are prolongations, repetition of words as well as different...
This month is Global Diversity Awareness Month so this interview entails discourse about women of colour in the workplace and the challenges they face in Canada. This interview has been conducted as a podcast and broken down into individual recordings. Nayaelah Siddiqui is the creator of...
Many find post-secondary stressful because of the workload received on a weekly basis. There are so many learning curves and challenges every day. It can be tough sometimes. Imagine having to go to school full-time and on top of that work 20-30 hours a week....
We asked representatives from Planned Parenthood Ottawa to give us the rundown of everything birth control. We asked five questions that delivered important answers and advice. Please always talk to a professional before making your decision regarding birth control and remember to maintain your reproductive...
For the Real Series this month, I will be talking about my own reproductive health journey. This is the story about how I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 19 years old. To listen to my story, please play the following video. ...
You are about to enter some unfamiliar territory. Beware, for there are snakes, traps and even more snakes up ahead. But don’t worry my fresh-faced Freshman: I have been there before and I can guarantee it will all work out! You’re heading off into your first...
Empower’em presents the Real series. This series is focused on sharing the real lives of women of colour. These outstanding women of colour will reveal the obstacles they face, their motivations to change society and the causes they’re passionate about. These women are inspirational community...
The Women’s market hosted at Shopify by the Women in Communications and Technology organization on Wednesday, July 17 had a great turn out for female entrepreneurs. This market was created to give a leg up on female entrepreneurs that are starting their businesses. This market...
Trigger warning: rape culture and sexual assault. Empower’em disclaimer: The opinions and ideas expressed in this article do not belong to Empower’em. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. The opinions expressed in these articles should not be considered as legal advice. In case of confusion or legal...
Empower’em presents the Real series. This series is focused on sharing the real lives of women of colour. These outstanding women of colour will reveal the obstacles they face, their motivations to change society and the causes they’re passionate about. These women are inspirational community...
Listen I know you are busy! Life is moving fast and you have to keep up. You have places to be, people to please, and things to achieve. I get it. You can not afford to be disliked, unsuccessful, or left behind. You are stressed,...
On Thursday, the Feminist Twins held an event that gave artists a platform to share their experiences and expertise at the allsaints Event Space in downtown Ottawa. The panellists included Frizz Kid, a Toronto-based illustrator and writer; Lucky Little Queer, an Ottawa-based nonbinary freelance artist;...
Three traits that are considered “conventionally feminine” by the world at large and how to ‘own’ them to build up your career. Disclaimer: In this post I will be making some generalizations about people based on gender. I am not saying all women exhibit the below-mentioned...
Listen to them, while plants can’t exactly speak they have a body language of their own. Listen to what people say and watch their body language. We can tell people we’re fine, but our eyes, our mouth, our hands may say otherwise....
It’s that time of year...
“The secret to having it all is knowing you already do.” - Anonymous Gratitude is an emotion we create by focusing on what is beautiful and wonderful in our lives. It humbles and ignites every cell in our body all at the same time. It enables...
Sweet but Angry. Strong but Weak. Aggressive but Mild Mannered. Stable but Fragile. Independent but easily Influenced. Beautiful but Hideous. Educated but Boorish. Contradictions? Yes! These are some of the many characteristics that describe the perception of a black woman in society. Today’s society is filled...
When you say yes to others, make sure you are saying yes to yourself too Have you ever wondered why is it that you almost automatically say yes to a request made to you regardless of your feelings about it? Or why do you often find...
In the spirit of giving back to the community during the holidays, Empower’em organized a feminine hygiene product drive for the St. Joe’s Women’s Centre. We placed donation boxes at various locations on the University of Ottawa campus site, as well as community centres and...