Tina Powell (She/Her)

Advisor, Author, Advocate | Toronto, Canada

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NEW! Glorious is She Award Program

When I started GLORIOUS IS SHE (formerly Canadian Women Who Rock) on July 13, 2021, I had no idea how much this platform would resonate with Canadian women. I am so very grateful for your support. I am also wildly impressed with how each and every one of my followers inspire, achieve and empower others. That’s why I created the GLORIOUS IS SHE AWARD PROGRAM!
The object of the program is to celebrate, honour and recognize ordinary women who have done extraordinary things. Anyone who was or is featured on GLORIOUS IS SHE between July 13, 2021 and July 1, 2022 is automatically entered in the three award categories: INSPIRATION, EMPOWERMENT and ACHIEVEMENT. Famous celebrities or public figures are not eligible to win (sorry Jann Arden, but we still love you). Winners must also be GLORIOUS IS SHE Followers with Public Accounts. A group of GLORIOUS, diverse, badass women will assist in the selection process.


The three award winners will be announced on July 13, 2022 and each will receive one of the stunning trophies in the image. You will be happy to know that these trophies were produced by a woman-owned-and-operated business. Shoutout to Rebecca, Sherri and Vi of Sid’s Trophies in Oakville, ON!
Congratulations to all the nominees! If you have not yet been featured on GLORIOUS IS SHE or would like to nominate someone for a feature, message me through my CONTACT page. Anyone featured before July 1 will qualify for this year’s awards.
Looking forward to celebrating the 2022 GLORIOUS IS SHE AWARD recipients with you on July 13th!
Tina ❤️

GLORIOUS IS SHE AWARDS Celebrate Canadian Women Who Inspire, Empower & Achieve!

Tina Powell Honoured by @arilandentertainment for Women’s Month!

Thank you @arilandentertainment! I am honoured to be recognized and so very grateful for all you do to support women! You are GLORIOUS!!!

Tina Powell, Founder & Chief Content Curator of GLORIOUS IS SHE

We are celebrating 10 Amazing Women for Women’s Month. We celebrate TINA POWELL @glorious_is_she

The Amazing Tina Powell is a nationally published journalist, an award-winning communicator and a bestselling author. She is the Founder & Chief Content Curator of GLORIOUS IS SHE.

Tina has a Master of Communication Management degree from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor of Commerce degree from York University, & an English degree from McMaster University.

Tina has written for Canadian Business Magazine, the Toronto Star, & Canadian Health & Lifestyle. She is the recipient of an Outstanding Women in Leadership & Service Award from the Zonta Club of Oakville & a Mississauga Emerging Literary Arts Award.

Tina is an inductee into the Sheridan College Business Hall of Fame & is a McMaster University Arch Award recipient. She recently received a Certificate of Recognition from the Government of Ontario for her significant contribution to children’s literature. All proceeds from the sale of her books or from GLORIOUS IS SHE go to charities. We celebrate the AMAZING TINA POWELL!

@50ForwardClub Recognizes GLORIOUS IS SHE!

Thank you to Lisa Murphy and @50ForwardClub (Instagram) for this feature on my women’s advocacy work with GLORIOUS IS SHE. I am grateful to the extraordinary Canadian women I get to feature in my posts and to my GLORIOUS followers.

In today’s 50+ profile, we’re featuring Tina Powell. Tina is an award-winning communicator, bestselling children’s author, journalist & founder of @glorious_is_she — a celebration of Canadian women who inspire, achieve and empower.

The turning point: “The pandemic offered time to ponder the big questions of life. I had been a children’s author, a journalist, earned multiple academic degrees, and raised my family — yet something was missing. There’s a social post that opens with the words: “And when you get where you’re going, turn around and help her too.” At 58, I suddenly felt a compulsion to support and advocate for women. So I sat on the board of a women’s organization, became a mentor for the York University Advancing Women Program, and founded GLORIOUS IS SHE (GIS). We’ve all read about cyberbullying and the negative impacts of social media. I decided to create an online movement that would do the opposite. GLORIOUS IS SHE elevates women’s voices, honours their achievements, and encourages them to chase their dreams.”

The process: “I began posting about Canadian women. On GLORIOUS IS SHE you see women from all different ethnicities, ages, geographic locations, socioeconomic status, abilities, religions, sexual orientations and gender identities. It’s a welcoming, inclusive, safe and respectful space. No matter how popular GLORIOUS IS SHE may become, it will never be monetized. All proceeds from GIS merchandise or my autographed children’s books go to women’s charities and children’s literacy organizations, respectively. When I’m not working on GIS, I’m completing writing projects for clients or meeting with my York University Advancing YU mentees or aspiring authors.”

The payoff: “I have met some amazing women! I am inspired every day. When icons like Clara Hughes, Marci Ien, and Jully Black are thanking ME for featuring them, it blows my mind. The sisterhood is strong.”

The next goal: “If the GIS follower base continues to grow, I’d love to launch a GLORIOUS IS SHE Award Program and Scholarships.”

The advice: “You are NEVER too old to reinvent yourself. As Canadian poet Rupi Kaur wrote, ‘Curtains up at fifty. Let’s begin the show.’”

Tina Powell Joins York University’s Advancing Women Leadership Program

Advisor Tina Powell headshot for Advancing Women Leadership Program.

Tina Powell is honoured to join York University’s NEW Advancing YU — Advancing Women Leadership Program. As an Alumna Mentor, Tina will be helping women students from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies to develop life and career skills as they prepare to enter the workforce. The Advancing Women Leadership Program supports students across three critical areas: Mentorship, Financial Assistance, and Career Skills, such as resume writing and interview tips.

To learn more about this exciting program at York University, visit https://www.yorku.ca/laps/advancing-yu/

York University Advancing Women Leadership Program Logo.

SPECIAL EVENT — September 16, 2021 — AMERICAN WOMEN’S CLUB

On September 16, Tina Powell was guest speaker at the American Women’s Club of Southern Ontario’s (AWCO) luncheon event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The group was visibly moved as Tina shared the story behind her book  If You Could See What I See… Created to empower its children illustrators and bring comfort to the families and first responders impacted by this tragedy, the book raised $58,000 for the Canadian Red Cross USA Appeal. This in large part was due to the talent of MAD marketing+design and the generosity of the book’s sponsors. Today, If You Could See What I See… is part of the collection in the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City — where it continues to move and inspire others. Tina also donated to the AWCO 100 autographed copies of her book. A special thank you to Caitlin Howell for inviting Tina to attend and to the AWCO for their hospitality. 

WE REMEMBER 9/11.

Stacks of Red Cross books. Centered is open to the cover page.
Author Tina Powell stands in front a draped flag, which shows both American and Canadian icons (starts, maple leaf). She is holding her book in one hand an a flag in the other.

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