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. ...
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;...
“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...