What is ‘RISE?’
RISE is an original Global News video production debuting on YouTube, profiling women who are being seen and heard in a variety of industries. They’re leaders in their expertise and in essence, their own bosses – rising to the challenge and unlocking opportunities in their careers.
Episode 1: Maayan Ziv, founder and CEO of AccessNow
Maayan Ziv is the founder and CEO of AccessNow, a mobile app that maps out the accessibility of places around the world.
Episode 2: Eva Wong, Co-Founder and COO of Borrowell
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Eva Wong is a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Borrowell, a Canadian company that offers free credit scores and personal loans.
Episode 3: Karen Moore, Writer and Producer of film and TV
Karen Moore is a writer and producer of films as well as television – who’s worked on CBC’s Workin’ Moms and is writing for Mary Kills People.
- Summerland residents begin returning home as roughly 1,200 properties cleared for re-entry
- B.C. plywood manufacturer says it cannot absorb 50% tariff cost as deadline looms
- Nova Scotia minister faces calls to resign over resurfaced rap lyrics
- Maritime diaper banks report growing demand as families struggle with costs
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Porter flight cancelled due to child’s refusal to wear seatbelt -
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Canada-US trade talks continue in Washington ahead of 50% tariff deadline -
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Poilievre says ‘no more concessions’ as Canada-U.S. officials meet ahead of 50% tariff deadline -
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If a new poll is to be believed, there is a deep distrust of the B.C. government’s policies dealing with addiction and homelessness.
Episode 4: Jennifer Huether, Master Sommelier
Jennifer Huether is the first female Master Sommelier in Canada and currently works with Jackson Family Wines.
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