WBHI EVENTS
Young or old, in-person or virtual, socialize and network with like-minded people, and discover the best ways to stay cognitively resilient.
AT YOUR SIDE
This event was held at CIBC Square on April 11, 2024.
Highlights from AT YOUR SIDE, a moving and engaging evening of insight and conversation about caregiving and dementia.
LET’S GET PHYSICAL
This event was held at CIBC Square in Toronto on January 17, 2024.
Highlights from our recent Let's Get Physical event featuring Dr. Laura Middleton explaining why exercise is one of the six pillars of brain health. The evening was made possible thanks to CIBC.
WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH DAY 2023
This event was held at the Toronto Reference Library on December 2, 2023.
Highlights from Women's Brain Health Day 2023 and the results from the 2023 Stand Ahead Challenge.
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS®
This event was held at the Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver, BC on November 6, 2023.
Highlights from our signature From Her Lips to Our Ears event in Vancouver featuring author and Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden. With MC Global BC News Anchor Jennifer Palma. The evening was possible thanks to Presenting Sponsor CIBC.
SERENITY NOW
This event was held at CIBC Square in Toronto on September 20, 2023.
Highlights form our recent BrainSuite - Serenity Now event featuring Lauren Brown, PhD Candidate & Research Fellow, university of Toronto and thanks to Presenting Sponsor CIBC. We learned why stress management is one of The Six Pillars of Brain Health, and techniques for calming your mind.
ACTIVATE YOUR MIND
This event was held at CIBC Square in Toronto on June 6, 2023.
Highlights from our second BrainSuite event, Activate Your Brain, thanks to presenting sponsor CIBC. Guests enjoyed cocktails and canapés at CIBC Square, and received insight into why mental stimulation is one of The Six Pillars of Brain Health, and how learning new skills and creative pursuits helps keep your brain sharp.
RAISING THE BAR
This event was held at the Gardiner Museum in Toronto on May 18, 2023.
Highlights from our recent Raising the Bar event celebrating what we have accomplished for advancing brain health, and honouring those catalysts that have been instrumental in our success. MC'd by Brenda Dee, musical performance by the talented Beverly Mahood, and featuring special guest Dr. Liisa Galea.
HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS
This event was held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on May 1, 2023.
A panel of experts discussed the best ways to guard against disease, unique differences for women, and the control that we have to maintain our health - throughout our bodies and through our lives.
BRAINSUITE - FEED YOUR BRAIN
This event was held at CIBC Square, Toronto, on April 12, 2023.
Highlights from our inaugural BrainSuite event, Feed Your Brain, thanks to presenting sponsor CIBC. Guests enjoyed dinner, a spectacular view from CIBC Square, received insight into why nutrition is one of The Six Pillars of Brain Health, and re-imagined how you interact with food.
WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH DAY 2022
This event was held at the The Globe and Mail Centre on December 2, 2022.
Highlights from Women's Brain Health Day 2022 and the results from the 2022 Stand Ahead Challenge.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS® • FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS
The event was held at the Gardiner Museum, Toronto, on August 24, 2022.
Highlights from our live event explaining why social activity is one of the six pillars of brain health.
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS® WITH TINA BROWN 2022
The event was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, on April 28, 2022.
Highlights from our 8th From her Lips to Our Ears events presented by CIBC. Featuring Tina Brown and Anne-Marie Mediwake. Special musical performance by award-winners Marc Jordan and Amy Sky.
WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH DAY 2021
The event was streamed on December 2, 2021.
Highlights from Women's Brain Health Day 2021 and the results from the 2021 Stand Ahead Challenge.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • LET’S GET PHYSICAL
The event was streamed on August 12, 2021
Higher levels of physical fitness are associated with better brain structure and higher cognitive function, but even a little bit of exercise can keep your brain from shrinking. Exercise can also help improve your sleep and is a great mood booster. We hosted this virtual event on August 12, 2021 with best selling author, Dr. Wendy Suzuki. Here are the highlights.
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS® WITH LAURIE DAVID & HEATHER REISMAN
The event was streamed on June 24, 2021.
Conversation with producer, author, and environmental advocate Laurie David and Indigo founder and CEO Heather Reisman.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • CHEW ON THIS
The event was streamed on January 21, 2021
Your brain is affected by what you eat! Enjoy these highlights from our Engaging Millennial Minds Chew on This virtual event with celebrity chef Mark McEwan.
WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH DAY 2020
The event was streamed on December 2, 2020
Highlights from our Women’s Brain Health Day 2020 event.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • THE HEALING POWER OF ART
The event was held on January 14, 2020
Highlights from our event The Healing Power of Art. Creative activities are therapy for the mind. Whether it’s writing, sewing, playing music, or painting, a creative outlet can improve your mental clarity.
Led by art therapist Or Har-gil, we learned about the role art can play in health, wellness, and managing stress. We enjoyed an art workshop with oil and chalk pastels as well as a full watercolour experience.
STAND AHEAD FOR WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH
Highlights from the Stand Ahead Challenge on Women’s Brain Health Day.
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS
The event was held on October 6, 2019
A memorable evening at FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS event featuring Kim Campbell, wife of the late country music legend Glen Campbell, together with Jeanne Beker and Sean Jones.
Thanks to CIBC and all of the amazing sponsors for making the evening possible!
MOVE & MEDITATE TO MELLOW OUT
The event was held on January 25, 2019
Highlights from our event held at Ripley’s Aquarium where participants enjoyed a dynamic and energizing yoga flow followed by a relaxing meditation led by Vitina Blumenthal and hosted by Nicole Roberts.
Video credit: Max Kopanygin
HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS
The event was held on April 29, 2019
Here are highlights from our panel discussion on the best ways to guard against disease, unique differences for women, and the control that we do have to maintain our health – throughout our bodies and all through our lives.
Panelists were Gillian Einstein, Beth Abramson, and Kelly Metcalfe. The discussion was moderated by Inez Jabalpurwala.
Watch the full event video • Video credit: 5 Gear Studios
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • HIS & HERS
The event was held on April 4, 2019
Leading an active social life can protect you against memory loss down the road. Studies have shown that those with the most social interaction in their community are less depressed and lonely which helps ward off cognitive decline.
Here are highlights from our presentation from national marriage expert Mark Gungor explaining how women think, are wired, and their way of reacting
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • COOKING FOR ME
The event was held on January 31, 2019
Highlights from our event with Chef Michael Bonacini, co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality and Judge on MasterChef Canada. He told his story, taught about the importance of eating well, and prepared a number of his delicious recipes first hand, skillfully prepared by the celebrity chef himself.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • PEACE OF MIND
The event was held on November 22, 2018
A tough job market, student debt, ambition addiction, choice overload, demanding technology-based lifestyles, and career crises contribute to millennials being the most stressed, anxious generation in history. Here are highlights from our event with Hayley Hamilton and Martin Reader to learn about the consequences on your mind and your body, and what you can do to counteract unprecedented levels of anxiety.
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS WITH MARCIA GAY HARDEN & JEANNE BEKER
Conversation & cocktail reception with author and Academy award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden and fashion entrepreneur Jeanne Beker. Recorded October 3, 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Video credit: 5 Gear Studios
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • YEAR IN REVIEW 2018
Watch highlights from the Engaging Millennial Minds events hosted by Women’s Brain Health Initiative’s Young Persons Cabinet in 2018.
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • THE HEALING POWER OF ART
The event was held on January 19, 2018
Here are the highlights from our event on the effects of diabetes held at Verity on June 19, 2018.
Photo credit: Arthur Mola
Video credit: Max Kopanygin
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • YOUNG CAREGIVERS
One in four young Canadians provide care to a family member or friend but taking on the role as a caregiver can interfere with life pursuits.
Photo credit: Arthur Mola
Video credit: Max Kopanygin
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • STRESS AT WORK
Dr. Ellen Choi, Organizational Social Psychologist, spoke about how to handle work stress on March 27th.
Photo credit: Arthur Mola
Video credit: Max Kopanygin
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) – KNOW IT WHEN IT HAPPENS
Research is increasingly showing that a blow to the head triggers biological processes in the brain that burn away in the background for years.
Photo credit: Arthur Mola
Video credit: Max Kopanygin
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • HEART HEALTH & BRAIN HEALTH – MORE CONNECTED THAN YOU THINK
Those with heart-healthy habits in their 20s tend to have larger, healthier brains in their 40s.
Photo credit: Arthur Mola
Video credit: Max Kopanygin
FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS WITH TINA BROWN & HEATHER REISMAN
Conversation and Cocktail Reception with award-winning journalist, editor and author Tina Brown, and Indigo’s CEO Heather Reisman in support of WBHI.
Photo credit: Arthur Mola
Video credit: Davinci Cinema
ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS • BE KIND TO YOURSELF
Women’s Brain Health Initiative’s Young Person’s Cabinet hosted the event ‘Engaging Millennial Minds: Be Kind to Yourself – Take Time to Relax.’
Photo credit: Arthur Mola
Video credit: Max Kopanygin
SHARON STONE HOSTED AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION FOR WOMEN'S BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE
Sharon Stone and other powerful Hollywood names gathered in Beverly Hills to raise awareness for WBHI.
Photo credit: BFA, Video credit: inDigital
MILLENNIAL MINDS VS BOOMER BRAINS BATTLE OF THE BANDS
The final concert for the Battle of the Bands held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto on November 17, 2016.
Photo credit: Arthur Mola Video credit: Images Life Media
TINA BROWN HOSTED AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION FOR WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE
Photo credit: BFA
Cinematography by: Indigital
AAIC 2016: GLOBAL ALLIANCE ON WOMEN’S BRAIN HEALTH LUNCHEON | RECIPE FOR SUCCESS RBC HOSTED DINNER
Photo credit: Arthur Mola
LA LAUNCH
Video credit: inDigital
Photo credit: Patrick McMullan.
MILLENNIAL MINDS - WHY SHOULD I CARE?
Photo credit: Digital Kangaroo Photography
Video credit: Inspired-One New Media Productions
NY LAUNCH
Photograpy by: Patrick McMullan
Cinematography by: Indigital
THE EXECUTIVE BRAIN: LIFE LESSONS FROM SMART WOMEN - MARCH ‘15
Photograpy by: Arthur Mola
Cinematography by: Jet Entertainment
THE EXECUTIVE BRAIN: LIFE LESSONS FROM SMART WOMEN - OCT '14
Photograpy by: Tom Sandler Photography.
Cinematography by: Ryan Kerr
MIND OVER MATTER CROSS-COUNTRY TOUR
Photograpy by: Joe Robichaud | Peter Ford | Don Epp | John Fairweather | Chris Stutz | Arthur Mola
Cinematography by: Ryan Kerr
MIND OVER MATTER TOUR LAUNCH
Photograpy by: Arthur Mola
Cinematography by: Masada Media
HOPE-KNOT TOP 100 LAUNCH
Photograpy by: George Pimentel Photography
Cinematography by: FlashFrame Digital
PARLIAMENT HILL LAUNCH OF WBHI
Photography by: Pinpoint National Photography
Cinematography by: Masada Media
STILL MINE PRIVATE PREMIERE SCREENING
Photograpy by: Josh Fee Photography
Cinematography by: Masada Media