Friday, December 5, 2025
ADVT 
Real Estate

Celebrating Womanhood: Harp Sohal, Founder & Creative Director Pink Orchid Studio, Pink Orchid Studio Cosmetics, Harperliving.ca

Celebrating Womanhood: Harp Sohal, Founder & Creative Director Pink Orchid Studio, Pink Orchid Studio Cosmetics, Harperliving.ca
Sohal's journey began with an unyielding passion for makeup and hair, a pursuit initially perceived as unconventional by societal standards. Encountering initial resistance, she persisted, revolutionizing the industry and winning accolades such as the BC Best Wedding Award for Pink Orchid Studio six times consecutively.

Celebrating Womanhood: Harp Sohal, Founder & Creative Director Pink Orchid Studio, Pink Orchid Studio Cosmetics, Harperliving.ca

Celebrating Womanhood: Renee Sarojini Saklikar, Writer

Celebrating Womanhood: Renee Sarojini Saklikar, Writer
In the tapestry of South Asian women achievers, Renee Sarojini Saklikar stands as a luminary, weaving the threads of her diverse experiences into the artistry of poetry. This solitude birthed Saklikar's profound connection to language and sound, leading her to find solace in the magic of storytelling and the sanctuary of her written words.

Celebrating Womanhood: Renee Sarojini Saklikar, Writer

Celebrating Womanhood: Radha Curpen, Vice Chair and Vancouver Managing Partner & National Leader, ESG Strategy and Solutions, Co-Head Environmental Law Practice Bennett Jones LLP

Celebrating Womanhood: Radha Curpen, Vice Chair and Vancouver Managing Partner & National Leader, ESG Strategy and Solutions, Co-Head Environmental Law Practice Bennett Jones LLP
Curpen embarked on her journey in ESG long before it became a buzzword. Born in Mauritius and immigrating to Winnipeg, Manitoba, when she was 16, she delved into the environmental law landscape in the 1990s. Driven by a passion for bridging the gap between aspiration and reality, she recognized ESG as a transformative tool for decision-making, enabling firms to navigate complexities and future-proof their operations.

Celebrating Womanhood: Radha Curpen, Vice Chair and Vancouver Managing Partner & National Leader, ESG Strategy and Solutions, Co-Head Environmental Law Practice Bennett Jones LLP

Celebrating Womanhood: Bisman Arora, CEO at Excel Career College

Celebrating Womanhood: Bisman Arora, CEO at Excel Career College
In the dynamic realm of post-secondary education, Bisman Arora stands out as a trailblazer, challenging age and gender norms to redefine success. Having moved to Canada at age five, her journey epitomizes the spirit of determination and entrepreneurial zeal deeply embedded in her roots.

Celebrating Womanhood: Bisman Arora, CEO at Excel Career College

Celebrating Womanhood: Dr. Shohini Ghose, CTO, Quantum Algorithms Institute & Quantum Physicist   

Celebrating Womanhood: Dr. Shohini Ghose, CTO, Quantum Algorithms Institute & Quantum Physicist   
Born in Mumbai, India, Dr. Ghose's journey from a lone woman of colour majoring in physics and mathematics at Miami University in the '90s to becoming a professor of quantum physics at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo is a testament to her resilience and passion for unravelling the universe's secrets.

Celebrating Womanhood: Dr. Shohini Ghose, CTO, Quantum Algorithms Institute & Quantum Physicist   

Daily workout is necessary: Ankit Baiyanpuria at National Creators Award

Daily workout is necessary: Ankit Baiyanpuria at National Creators Award
The YouTuber with 3.8 million subscribers recently made headlines for his "75-day hard challenge," a rigorous regimen emphasising mental health, well-being and discipline.

Daily workout is necessary: Ankit Baiyanpuria at National Creators Award