It's International Women’s Day and we wanted to highlight interviews we have done with inspirational women who are spreading awareness and advocating for inclusive mental health care. 

1. Achea Redd
   We interviewed Achea Redd, author of “Be Free. Be You.” and founder of Real Girls F.A.R.T. She spoke to us about her own mental health journey and shares more about her experience living with a generalized anxiety disorder. You can learn more about Achea and her journey here: achearedd.com 

2. Katie Stack
   We spoke with Katie Stack who talked about art and mental health! You can check out her latest work on Instagram at katiestack.art 

3. Paige Blossom 
   We interviewed Paige, an up and coming artist from Toronto who talked about her journey with music and mental health, and the release of her debut EP "Vincent". 

4. Mojisola Ajibona
   Mojisola has been advocating for the mental and emotional wellbeing of women through her work. We interviewed Moji about women empowerment and importance of positive self talk. You can listen to her podcast on Audacy.com/The Worthy Woman

5. Cmagic5
   We had the opportunity to talk to this up and coming vocalist from Toronto who talks about mental health and self empowerment through her music! Check out cmagic5.com fior more. 

6. Ella Greenwood
   We interviewed Ella who is a filmmaker and an avid advocate for youth mental health based in London, England. She directed, wrote and produced her first film “Faulty Roots” on a teenager living with depression. You can follow Ella’s current work at ellagreenwood.com.

7. Louise Stevenson
   We interviewed Louise who is the founder of the Worry Tree app which is a cognitive behavioural therapy-based anxiety tool. Learn more about Worry Tree.

8. Karishma Porwal
   We spoke with Karishma, who is a climate activist, about her journey with mindfulness and sustainability. 

9. Crying out Loud 
   We spoke with Shannon Culver, Sarah Keast, Alexie Landry and Janice Tsao, the founders of Crying out Loud. It is a retail company that promotes mental wellbeing through a thoughtful selection of self and community care items. Check out the interview where we spoke to these women about dealing grief and trauma.  

10. Susan Aglugark
    We had the opportunity to interview Susan who is a musician and a Canadian Icon. We talked to Susan about her organization Arctic Rose which works to support Indigenous youth with its healing programs.