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Gendered dress codes and uniforms

Written by: Sophie Warwick. Many of us have spent some part of the last couple of years working from home. If you were among that group, what did you choose to wear? I personally was heckled by friends and family for being “fancy” when I chose to wear jeans everyday. Jeans are my sweatpants and what I feel most comfortable wearing. I didn’t ever wear a skirt or heals, not because there’s anything wrong with that, but it didn’t feel like me. With the freedom to choose how I pr

Mar 20, 20234 min read

The Case for Entrepreneurship

Written By: Jillian Climie. Never in my life had I considered being an entrepreneur. Not growing up, not in university, not in my early 20’s when I was trying to find a career that fit, and not after leaving my job in 2020 to take time off. However, giving myself space from work was what ultimately led me to entrepreneurship. Part of my “career pause” was letting myself do more creative things. Instead of spreadsheets, powerpoints, and meetings, I bought a piano, I wrote poet

Mar 9, 20234 min read

Advocating for Yourself: In Compensation and in Health

Written By: Jillian Climie. Something that is central to us at The Thoughtful Co is supporting women in advocating for themselves in the workplace. Since we started our company a year and a half ago, we’ve also realized how fundamental this mindset is in our client’s everyday lives as well. One area that this is especially crucial: mental and physical health. To learn more about advocating for ourselves in this area, we sat down with Stephanie Dang (Registered Dietitian) and

Feb 10, 20234 min read