Julie Savard-Shaw of the Prosperity Project on Rosie Mentorship & Gender Equity

What does it take to close Canada’s gender gap in leadership? In this episode, we sit down with Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of The Prosperity Project, to explore the transformative power of the Rosie Mentorship Program — a free, bilingual, and virtual initiative designed to support mid-career women on their path to leadership.

Julie shares her personal journey, the inspiration behind Rosie, and the real barriers that women in Canada still face in the workforce — from bias and burnout to the lack of accessible childcare. We also discuss why mentorship is a two-way street, the critical role of workplace flexibility, and how corporate Canada can take a leading role in creating lasting change.

Whether you’re a mentor, a mid-career woman seeking support, or a ChangeMaker advocating for gender equity in Canada, this conversation is filled with insight, heart, and action.

Topics Covered

• The origin and impact of the Rosie Mentorship Program
• Why mid-career women often fall through the cracks
• Promotion bias, pay gaps, and the “leaky pipeline”
• Mentorship as leadership development — for both mentor and mentee
• How flexible work and advocacy are reshaping the future of equity
• Julie’s vision for a more inclusive Canada

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