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Tina Powell poses with one leg up on a table. A vase of flowers on table. In the background is a city view. The image is a  tritone, black and white treated with purple hues.

Tina Powell is a women’s rights advocate, an Indigenous ally, and a supporter of children’s literacy. She is the Founder and Chief Content Curator of the social media movement “GLORIOUS IS SHETM.” 

With thousands of followers, this page celebrates Canadian women who inspire, achieve, and empower. Featured on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, GLORIOUS IS SHE TM elevates the status of women by amplifying and showcasing the achievements and impact of extraordinary Canadian women.

Tina is also a proud member of the Universal Womens Network and the Women’s Executive Network.

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Regardless of my personal opinions about the pande Regardless of my personal opinions about the pandemic and how it was handled by the various levels of government across the country… I believe the toughest job in Canada was that of our Chief Public Health Officer. Dr. Theresa Tam is a paediatric infectious disease specialist with expertise in immunization, emergency preparedness and global health security. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has over 55 peer-reviewed journal publications in public health. She is also a graduate of the Canadian Field Epidemiology Program. I, for one, can’t begin to imagine the responsibility and stress Dr. Tam must have felt managing Canada’s response to the COVID crisis and conducting nearly daily televised briefings — despite being a self-described introvert. Thanks to her previous experience guiding Canada through the SARS, H1N1 and Ebola outbreaks, Tam remained calm, cool, and confident under pressure. 
Did we get everything right in our response to the COVID pandemic? Certainly not. But as they say in the world of public health, “If you’ve seen one pandemic, you’ve seen ONE pandemic.” Thank you, Dr. Tam, for your GLORIOUS service, for stepping up when Canada needed a leader, and for always doing what you thought was best for the Canadian people. 
No offence, but I hope you won’t have to resume daily briefings anytime soon for COVID or MONKEY POX. 
#womeninspiringwomen
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#CanadianWomen #GloriousIsShe #inspire #achieve #empower #sisterhood #COVID19 #pandemic #monkeypox
Happy Victoria Day, Sisters! Take what you need t Happy Victoria Day, Sisters! 
Take what you need this weekend. 
❤️ Time with family or friends. 
❤️ Solitude, peace and serenity. 
❤️ High-energy activities.
❤️ Self-care, rest and rejuvenation. 
Or all of the above! You do you! 
Be GLORIOUS! 🙌❤️👏
#womeninspiringwomen
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#CanadianWomen #GloriousIsShe #inspire #achieve #empower #sisterhood #longweekend #VictoriaDay
A GLORIOUS #Friyay congratulations to Inuk singer- A GLORIOUS #Friyay congratulations to Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark who this past week received the Juno's 2022 Humanitarian Award for founding the Arctic Rose Foundation in support of Indigenous youth. This organization has been helping Inuit, First Nations and Métis youth since 2012 by providing Indigenous-led, arts-based and culturally grounded after-school programs.
“It is an honour to receive this award, and a privilege to have had the opportunity to help create safe spaces for Northern Inuit and Indigenous youth to explore their own potential and forge cultural connections through Indigenous-led programs,” said Aglukark. “I am proud of the work our team at the Arctic Rose Foundation has achieved so far, and look forward to expanding our footprint across the North to bring more culturally-grounded, adaptable programming to young people and help engage, support and inspire them in all aspects of their lives.”
This is Aglukark’s fourth Juno. She is also the recipient of a 2016 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement and was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2005.
Thank you to Susan Aglukark for her GLORIOUS contribution to Canada! It seems only fitting to end with a few lines from her top-10 hit song “O Siem.”

“Siem o siyeya, all people of the world
Siem o siyeya, it's time to make the turn
Siem o siyeya, a chance to share your heart
Siem o siyeya, to make a brand new start
And watch the walls come tumbling down

O Siem, we are all family
O Siem, we're all the same
O Siem, the fires of freedom
Dance in the burning flame”

#JUNOS #womeninspiringwomen
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#CanadianWomen #GloriousIsShe #inspire #achieve #empower #sisterhood @susanaglukark @thejunoawards
Whose opinions should you stop caring about TODAY? Whose opinions should you stop caring about TODAY?

“There are plenty of people who won’t tune in because a woman’s voice bothers their eardrums … I guess I just don’t really care about those people.” Samantha Bee, Comedian, Writer, Producer, Political Commentator, & TV Host
#sorrynotsorry 
#womeninspiringwomen
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#CanadianWomen #GloriousIsShe #inspire #achieve #empower #sisterhood #WednesdayWisdom @fullfrontalsamb
GLORIOUS IS SHE recognizes the International Day A GLORIOUS IS SHE recognizes the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

GLORIOUS IS SHE celebrates Canadian women who inspire, achieve and empower. We elevate women’s voices, honour their achievements and encourage them to chase their dreams. ALL WOMEN. 

GLORIOUS IS SHE is an inclusive, safe, positive, respectful place for women to gather. HATE HAS NO HOME HERE. 
🌈💖🏳️‍🌈

#IDAHOTB #womeninspiringwomen
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#CanadianWomen #GloriousIsShe #inspire #achieve #empower #sisterhood
Imagine if your life purpose and self-identity wer Imagine if your life purpose and self-identity were completely consumed by athleticism. You were a sprint triathlon athlete, a canfitpro trainer, and then a mountain hiker. COVID hits and not only did all the fitness centres shut down, you’re diagnosed with Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). For the time being — and perhaps forever — your fitness days are over. 
This is exactly what Michele Doucette faced less than a year ago. What did she do? Well, she didn’t wallow in self-pity, that’s for sure. She put away her hiking boots, picked up an artist’s paint brush and taught herself how to paint! To her surprise and delight, she was good … like award-winning good! Michele has sold many of her paintings, launched a gallery, and has won silver and bronze awards at International Juried Art Competitions! She also has donated her artwork to raise funds for wildlife conservation, child health and education. 
Michele is humbled and grateful for the opportunity she has to give of herself through her art. She passionately explained in her biographical video, “Every painting I pick — there's a reason I pick it. I'm connected to it in some shape or form … and every painting is healing.”
Michele Doucette is indeed a GLORIOUS inspiration. It’s no surprise she was nominated for this feature by three Instagram supporters and fans — @free8892 @pt_kari and @ritathorp_artist !!!
Congratulations, Michele! 
#womeninspiringwomen
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#CanadianWomen #GloriousIsShe #inspire #achieve #empower #MondayMotivation #Calgary #art #artistsoninstagram #artist @michele.doucette.artist
I dare you to scroll through Jackie Diy’s Instag I dare you to scroll through Jackie Diy’s Instagram page @the_real_diy_ and not smile, laugh, dance, and generally feel better about life. That’s because if you look up the word ‘positivity’ in the dictionary, I swear you’ll find Jackie’s face smiling back at you. 
Jackie is Co-Founder, Host and Producer of eveRIAthing TV … Founder & Coach of eveRIAthing School … co-author of the bestselling book, Pursuit: 365, a book featuring 365 empowering Canadian women published by Shelly Lynn Hughes … and Founder of the social media phenomenon Jackie Diy - The Real Diy. 
Before she became a ray of sunshine on everyone’s social media newsfeed, she earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from De La Salle University, Manila, was a member of the senior management team of a pre-need educational company, and a successful home builder. She also founded a theatre arts school. 
Despite her success in all these endeavours, Jackie realized that her true super powers were her positivity, energy and enthusiasm. She also understood it was these elements that supported her own high self-esteem. Today Jackie’s mission is simple: to share her passion for life to empower girls and women to feel good about themselves.
This quote from Jackie sums up this GLORIOUS human being perfectly: “Always have hope in your heart no matter what life brings you. You are bigger than any obstacle and more precious than any gem. Believe in yourself, your goals, your process. You got this. Smile!” 

I told you she’d make you smile! 😃

#womeninspiringwomen
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#CanadianWomen #GloriousIsShe #inspire #achieve #empower #sisterhood #Friyay #FollowerFocus @everiathing
Thank you @_inspirealways for this GLORIOUS featur Thank you @_inspirealways for this GLORIOUS feature! Your daily celebration of women lifts my spirits and fills my heart. I am honoured to be featured and grateful for all you do! ❤️❤️❤️
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“And when you get to where you’re going, turn around and help her too. For there was a time, not long ago, when she was you.”

TINA POWELL

Hello, GLORIOUS YOU! My name is Tina Powell and I am Founder and Chief Content Curator of the social media movement GLORIOUS IS SHE. @glorious_is_she 

My mission is to celebrate Canadian women who inspire, achieve and empower. We’ve all read the headlines about how social media can negatively impact the mental health and self-esteem of women. 

I challenged myself to create a social media page that would do the opposite. GLORIOUS IS SHE elevates women’s voices, honours their achievements and encourages them to chase their dreams. 

It is an inclusive, safe, positive, respectful place for women to gather. We celebrate the famous, the newsworthy and most importantly, ordinary women doing extraordinary things. 

Yes, we accept nominations and love to feature our GLORIOUS followers in FOLLOWER FOCUS. You can follow GLORIOUS IS SHE on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. 

Random Fun Facts About My Life as an Author, Advocate & Advisor:  I got the Toronto Blue Jays to work with me on Freddy and the Blue Jays by sending chocolate telephones to key decision makers. 

My lifestyle book Picnic in Pisticci saved a park in Pisticci, Italy. During the pandemic, I personally donated $20,000 in children’s books to teachers and children’s organizations. 

My Superpower: I give more than I take.

Please connect with me through my website tinapowell.com or via any of my social media pages. 

#inspirealways #womensupportingwomen #womeninspiringwomen  #womenempowerment #CanadianWomen #GloriousIsShe
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Rise up, my lovelies. We’ll face the slings and Rise up, my lovelies. We’ll face the slings and arrows together! 

“I faced the slings and arrows of outrageous journalists, the disappointment of defeat, and the experience of the reality of being a woman breaking through into an area where people didn’t think you belonged.”

Kim Campbell, Canada’s First Woman Prime Minister

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Tina Powell’s books have been used to raised funds and/or awareness for Food Banks Canada, the American Diabetes Association, Children’s Aid Society, Kids Help Phone, Raise-a-Reader, Jays Care Foundation, and other worthy organizations. Her picture book If You Could See What I See… was written in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and raised $58,000 for the Canadian Red Cross USA Appeal. Illustrated by Canadian children, this powerful book was accepted into the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tina donated $20,000 in books to Ontario teachers and local children’s organizations. As a volunteer, she also served as a Board of Director and Marketing Co-Chair for the Zonta Club of Oakville – an international women’s advocacy group – where she received an Outstanding Women in Leadership & Service Award. On International Women’s Day 2021, she joined a panel of powerful women at York University’s Moving Forward: Women in Leadership event. 

Poster from York University - for Moving Forward: Women in Leadership. Grid of photos of six women on top. Background is landscape with a wooden path on the right.

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