Even in 2025, the mental load still falls heavily on moms. In Canada, women continue to carry more of the unpaid household work. In 2022, mothers who worked from home spent about 40 minutes more per day on housework than fathers. And as far back as 2017, most women were still primarily responsible for daily meal prep and laundry. The numbers may shift slowly, but the imbalance remains.

Last year, I was preparing to speak in front of a room of 500 civil servants, teaching a workshop on AI. I was considering wearing a...

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As entrepreneurs, we often hear about the end result—the moment someone “makes it.” What’s less talked about are the growing pains,...

This year, I turned 40, as did many of my friends. What surprised me was how much we all struggled with how to celebrate this milestone....

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Looking for insightful advice on marriage, life, or parenting? My parents, Connie and Stephen Ryan, celebrated their 50th wedding...

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