Leadership, Legacy & Rewriting the Narrative — A Conversation with Mayor Tanya Thorn

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The Story

In this episode of Her Mentality, host Ibinabo Akinbode sits down with Mayor Tanya Thorn for a powerful conversation on women’s leadership, immigrant representation, community involvement, and the evolving legacy of the Famous 5 Foundation.

We explore the historic impact of the Famous 5 while confronting the truth: one of the original Famous 5 women held racist views that excluded immigrant and racialized women. Mayor Thorn shares how the Foundation is actively working to rewrite that narrative, expand representation, and create space for diverse women leaders in Alberta and across Canada.

This episode is a call to action for immigrant women, newcomer women, and women of colour who often feel unseen in leadership spaces.You do belong.Your voice is needed.Your lived experience is leadership.

If you’re navigating identity, belonging, or stepping into leadership roles in Canada, this conversation will empower you to take up space, claim your seat at the table, and rise to tables where decisions are been made.

Mayor Thorn also speaks about her quest for a balanced wellbeing.

Key Takeaways

Mayor Tanya Thorn discusses how the Famous 5 Foundation is actively working to rewrite its narrative after acknowledging that one of the original Famous 5 women held racist views that excluded immigrant and racialized women.
The episode emphasizes that immigrant women, newcomer women, and women of colour belong in leadership spaces and their lived experiences constitute leadership.
Mayor Thorn addresses the importance of expanding representation and creating space for diverse women leaders in Alberta and across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the host of this episode?

Ibinabo Akinbode hosts the Her Mentality episode.

What issue with the Famous 5 is discussed in this episode?

The episode addresses that one of the original Famous 5 women held racist views that excluded immigrant and racialized women.

What is the Famous 5 Foundation doing to address its problematic history?

The Foundation is actively working to rewrite its narrative, expand representation, and create space for diverse women leaders.

Who is the main guest in this episode?

Mayor Tanya Thorn is the main guest.