Vault Episode 172: A Candid Conversation with Ana Poilievre

Author: WOMENdontDOthat
Published: Tue 31 Dec 2024
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As we close out 2024, we're bringing back one of the most popular and inspiring episodes of the year—our conversation with Ana Poilievre. In this powerful interview, Ana shares her incredible journey and insights on resilience, empowerment, and advocacy. In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Ana’s inspiring story as a Venezuelan immigrant to Canada and the resilience it took to build a new life
Her diverse roles as a mother, supportive wife, and passionate advocate for social change
The entrepreneurial journey behind launching "Pretty and Smart," a brand and online magazine designed to empower women
The creation of the "Lead Her Forward" initiative, a movement aimed at helping women step into leadership roles
Her tireless work to raise awareness about human trafficking in Canada, including her firsthand experiences meeting survivors
Valuable advice for women on self-care, resilience, and the importance of building supportive communities

Packed with wisdom and motivation, this episode is a must-listen as we head into the new year. Tune in and start 2025 with inspiration.

Anaida Poilievre is a Venezuelan immigrant, founder of an online magazine for women, an advocate to end human trafficking, a former political advisor, and the spouse of The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada running to be the next Prime Minister of Canada.

Born in Caracas, Anaida emigrated to Canada with her family at the age of eight, settling in a working-class neighborhood in the east end of Montreal where she learned French and English. As an adult, she moved to Ottawa to study at the University of Ottawa, where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Communications. In 2012, while working at the Senate of Canada, she met Pierre. They married in 2018.

Human Trafficking Advocacy

As a former Parliamentary Affairs Advisor to the Leader of the Senate, Anaida worked on files relating the Criminal Code. Her most important works was to assist in the passage of Bill C-36, the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act in 2014. Since, she has been strong advocate to end and to bring awareness to human trafficking happening here in Canada.

Mother & Female Empowerment

Ana has always fought to empower women wherever she goes. Whether through her work as a political advisor over the years or at Pretty and Smart Co., the magazine she founded, she has always found ways to elevate those around her.

She is a proud mom to two children, Valentina and Cruz.

Where to connect with Ana:

subscribepage.io/anapoilievre

www.youtube.com/@AnaPoilievreG

www.instagram.com/prettyandsmartinc/

www.instagram.com/theirstoriesmatter_

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