S1.E20. | Paulette Senior

Leading the Way


We learned about her experience as a Woman of color, her constant efforts in social justice and the difference she had made in this world.


WE LEARN ABOUT:

2:00 What was it like for Paulette to immigrate to Canada at age 11

4:20 Did Paulette feel different/othered growing up in Canada

6:10 How Paulette overcame being streamed into a lower level at school - an experience not atypical for black children in Canada

10:20 What about the kids that get lost and Paulette's experience raising her son in the same anti-black system

15:10 What drives Paulette to stand up for herself and who she truly is

19:15 What motivates Paulette to work towards the empowerment of girls, women and minorities

22:30 The four pillars of the Canadian Women's Foundation (CWF)

23:00 How the CWF supports girls

27: 45 How can we support girls in our local neighbourhoods

31:00 How can we support women towards leadership roles

35:50 It's never too late for women to transition into greater leadership. Paulette shares stories of her inspiring friends and network

40:28 What is Paulette's Afterglow? It's a good one!

42:50 Paulette has won numerous awards. What do they mean to her

46:00 What would Paulette say to her 15-year-old self

47:05 What is resilience for Paulette and why people of colour need even more resilience.


Learn more about Paulette Senior:

https://canadianwomen.org/staff/paulette-senior/

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