Cheekbone Beauty: A social enterprise making a difference for Indigenous youth
Cheekbone Beauty is a purpose-driven business model that supports Indigenous youth while also challenging the consumer-focused narrative in cosmetics by embracing and championing the circular economy.
The GIST challenges gender inequality in sports media
This case study examines how The GIST created a sports media source for the largely untapped market of women and casual sports fans who have felt excluded from this industry for too long.
“The Best a Man Can Be”: Gillette and toxic masculinity
This case study looks at what led Gillette, the king of masculine brands, to create their "The Best a Man Can Be" campaign about toxic masculinity and sexual harassment - and whether it was a success or not.
AccessNow: The app creating a more accessible world
This case study shows how AccessNow used human-centred design to provide a tool for people with disabilities and generate awareness and a cultural shift around accessibility.
How Portfolia empowers women investors to fund innovative companies
This case study examines how Portfolia, a financial tech firm, has unlocked women as investors while backing innovative companies with diverse leadership that are contributing to solving social problems.
YWCA’s response to COVID-19 in Canada
This case study looks at how YWCA responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by seeking new ways to serve its vulnerable communities with fewer resources, while also maintaining organizational sustainability.