Author Archives: Christine Persaud

5 High-Tech Gifts for Women to Encourage a Healthy Lifestyle

By Christine Persaud
As we near the end of a calendar year, New Year’s Resolutions are on the minds of many. And one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. While many people equate technology with being sedentary, these days, it’s actually quite the opposite. There are tons of tech gadgets that can help encourage healthier living, increase activity levels, and better eating habits.

5 High-Tech Gifts for the Working Woman Under $50

By Christine Persaud
We’re quickly closing in on Christmas. And even the earliest shopping birds inevitably have some last-minute gifts on the list.
When it comes to the professional woman, it’s sometimes difficult to figure out what she might like. Here are some great high-tech options you can snag for under $50.

5 Cool Last Minute Tech Gifts for the Working Woman

Everyone has at least one special working woman on his list for holiday shopping. If you’ve left things until the last minute and still aren’t sure what to grab her, here are some really cool high-tech options that any working woman would love.

Women in Tech Make the Top 100 Most Powerful Women List

By Christine Persaud
Women’s Executive Network (WXN) has revealed its annual Top 100 award winners for Canada’s Most Powerful Women, and several influential women in the technology sector have made the list.

Women-Led Companies Confident & Thriving, But Need Access to Capital

Companies led by women are highly confident in the economy, and the positions of their businesses, according to a new study by non-profit, peer advisory group, the Women’s Presidents’ Organization (WPO). And for good reason – the results show that they’re performing well, even outpacing the U.S. national average.

KIN Canada YouTube Channel Sheds Spotlight on Talented Women

By Christine Persaud
KIN Community was founded in 2007 as a digital media company that hosts lifestyle content from and for talented women. And now, through a round of Series C funding from Corus Entertainment Inc., there’s a new Canadian arm called KIN Canada.

The partnership will see the multichannel network expand for a Canadian audience, with advertising opportunities north of the border, as well as the development of new talent and content targeted at women. Already, KIN Community enjoys 200 million views from over 25 million unique visitors per month.

November 8 is National Girls Learning Code Day

By Christine Persaud

MasterCard has declared November 8 National Girls Learning Code Day in Canada, with plans to offer free coding classes across the country for girls and their parents. The global payments company is joining a growing list of firms shedding a spotlight on the lack of women in the technology field, and looking to change the situation through programs that target the younger generation.