We explore how entrepreneurs and leaders can break glass ceilings, tackle systemic challenges, and harness allyship to build impactful, inclusive businesses. Whether you're just starting out or leading the way, you’ll find inspiration and practical strategies to drive real change.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How self-awareness helps overcome external barriers
The power of diverse voices and strong allies
Strategies to navigate systemic challenges
Why self-validation fuels success and impact
Real-Life Example: Bardish shares her journey as the first woman of Indian descent in Canada’s federal cabinet and the first female government health leader, highlighting her shift from "the only" to "the first"—and her commitment to opening doors for others.
About the Guest:
Guest Name: Bardish Chagger
Bio: Bardish Chagger was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Riding of Waterloo on October 19, 2015.
In November 2015, she was appointed Minister of Small Business and Tourism, becoming the first Indo-Canadian woman to serve in Cabinet. In the following years, Bardish served as the first woman to be named Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and later as the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, and the Chair of the Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. Today, her focus remains firmly on her community.
Prior to being elected, she worked in roles across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Bardish’s passion for civic engagement is driven by her belief that we get out of our community what we put into it.
https://www.bardishchaggermp.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/@bardish.chagger/
https://www.instagram.com/bardish_chagger?igsh=c3RkanFjcDV0aWVw
Key Quotes from the Episode:
“Oftentimes the biggest barrier, the greatest barrier to me being able to do anything was myself.” - Bardish Chagger
“Success is not determined by what other people think. Success is determined by what you think. And if you can start recognizing that you are successful and you are satisfied in what you're doing, that's what matters.” - Bardish Chagger
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