Maryam Monsef: The Political Spotlight

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The Shit Stick of Life

Kortney Wilson

20 episodes

1 day ago

The Shit Stick of Life is a podcast about people who have used the proverbial shit stick of life to launch into vibrant, fulfilling, and meaningful next chapters. It’s about how we come back; from failure to betrayal, and move through tragedy and loss. Each episode will feature honest, inspiring conversations about resilience. Podcast host and re-visionary Kortney Wilson knows a thing or two about reinventing herself. She's been an actress (ironically, on the soap opera One Life to Live), a signed recording artist, a reality television star, an author, a real estate agent, a house flipper, a home designer, a style influencer, and the host of multiple shows on HGTV. When her "perfect" marriage of 20 years ended, surfacing decades of secrets and betrayals, the shock and devastation shook her to her core. She called EVERY aspect of her life into question. On The Shit Stick of Life Podcast, Kortney shares her story and goes deep in conversation with her heroes, artists, authors, activists, and others--who have transformed their lives and reinvented themselves in the face of extraordinary setbacks. New episodes drop every other Thursday starting February 2025.

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Maryam Monsef: The Political Spotlight

The Shit Stick of Life

49 minutes 7 seconds

7 months ago

Maryam Monsef: The Political Spotlight

Host Kortney Wilson welcomes Maryam Monsef to the studio in Toronto for a conversation about coming to Canada as an Afghan refugee and becoming a Canadian politician. From being born in Iran to becoming the first and only Afghan woman in Canadian Parliament (for now, April 17th, 2025), Maryam shares her journey. She discusses her family's struggles, including her father's death and her mother's resilience. Maryam recounts her political career, including her first mayoral campaign and her election to Parliament. She highlights her efforts during the pandemic to support women and children, despite facing backlash. Post-election, she founded Onward, a company that helps leaders navigate challenges, especially emphasizing the importance of women's voices.

More About Maryam Monsef:

Maryam Monsef, Founder and CEO of ONWARD, is a sought-after international speaker, facilitator, and strategic advisor. She has dedicated her life to women’s empowerment and equity. She is a dynamic speaker who designs her keynotes and workshops to uplift women and provide them with a toolkit to thrive in their personal and professional lives. Balancing her role as a dedicated mother with her professional commitments, Maryam draws daily inspiration from working moms everywhere. She held various social and economic development files in government. She was President of the Queen’s Privy Council and helped establish and lead Canada’s first full Department focused on Women and Gender Equality. In 2018 and 2019, she was named one of the Top 20 global influencers on gender equality, alongside notable figures such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama, and Malala Yousafzai. Through her business and volunteer work, she strives to foster a world where women and their families are thriving.

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