I’ve known Chantel Guertin for almost two decades now. We met when we were both editors at Elle Canada. Right away she impressed me with her perfect hair and her drive.

I met Jamelle Lindo a little over a year ago. At the time, I had never even heard a podcast before. But as soon as Jamelle got on the phone and we started talking, I knew right away we were making history.

I was 40, unemployed and pregnant when I finally decided to start my passion project—writing a novel, just like my childhood self had always dreamed about.