Past Issues
Scarlett Magazine

Build it and They Will Come - Janury/February 2005
Annette Verschuren, president of The Home Depot Canada, believes a deeply felt sense of social responsibility is good for the soul and great for business.



He Said, She Said - Janury/February 2005
In the husband-wife team of Kym and Sandra Yancey, he's the walk behund her talk.



Happiness Perspective - Janury/February 2005
What does happiness mean?



Motivational Speaking - Janury/February 2005
Petites Hormones De Fun, Andre Jette motivates people by making them laugh their cares away.



New York City - Janury/February 2005
The intoxicating blend of the Big Apples's business buzz, cultural riches and social scenes.


Halter Top - LuAn Mitchell-Halter - Janury/February 2005
The Woman MVP, tackle what you want and get it.


Tapas - Janury/February 2005
By no means a comprehensive list of the number of women who would be qualified for a board appointment. Women in the Lead is still a valuable directory and resource guide...

 
 
 

Attitude, Aptitude, Altitude - October/November 2004
Businesswoman and philantropist Cheryl Womack is talking about life in gushing torrents of playful enthisiasm



The Spin Cycle - October/November 2004
In the swirl of media and politics, Avi Lewis and Naomi Klein may very well be the perfect storm.



Queen of the Orient - October/November 2004
Shanghai assumes his rightful place atop the bustling Asian throne.



Making the Impossible Possible - October/November 2004
Some individuals have dedicated their entire careers to technology. Here are words of four maverick thinkers who have instigated significant advances in the application of computer tecnology.



Cosmetics Queen - October/November 2004
Lise Watier makes (it) up as she goes.


The Call of Coaching - October/November 2004
Perhaps it's a sign of the times, but coaching has moved from the New Age to the new way.


Tapas - October/November 2004
By no means a comprehensive list of the number of women who would be qualified for a board appointment. Women in the Lead is still a valuable directory and resource guide...

 
 
 
An Eye for Iridescence - August/September 2004
Behind the majestic facade of Tiffany can be found three designers whose timeless stylings continue to move people.



American Girls - August/September 2004
A look at these "cool dolls" that come complete with history lessons so kids learn while they play.


Offshore Allure - August/September 2004
How to give your money a perfectly legal tax holiday outside Canada.



Lay of the Land - August/September 2004
The two hoteliers mentioned in this story are Gaby Noack-Spaeth and Sabina BenChaira. Respectively, their hotels are...



The Difference a Knight Makes - August/September 2004
Paula Knight, Microsoft's social crusader, shows us how doing good can be good business.



From Microphones to Ring Tones: How Technology and Music Mix - August/September 2004
Musicians use laptops to create music, companies use the web to distribute tracks and now even mobile phones are being used to promote and sell records.
 
 
 
Creativity in Business - June/July 2004
It's not just the name of a popular Stanford MBA course. It's about who you are, what you want, where you're going-and understanding your capital-S Self.



Creative Outtakes - June/July 2004
Scarlett speaks with ten professionals for their views on creativity. What we find is that their perspectives are as individual ? and dynamic ? as the people themselves.


The Melodic Life of Cynthia Dale - June/July 2004
"The older you get, the scarier the projects you do should be," says Cynthia Dale, who is sitting across from me in the sunny Bijou Caf? in Stratford, Ontario.



A Chef For All Seasons - June/July 2004
Her chef's toque tipped at a rakish angle, Anne Desjardins seems oblivious to a visitor in her kitchen.



The Balance of Power - June/July 2004
The dynamic duo of Jack Layton and Olivia Chow share the secrets of their democratic success.



Reality Television: It?s What We Want - June/July 2004
I used to keep quiet when my friends debated the pros and cons of reality television. While some of them turned their noses up at Survivor, I found that new reality shows were re-igniting my interest in television.



Welcome to Brazil - June/July 2004
"Brazil is quite a complex place to do business," says James Mohr-Bell, executive director of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce in S?o Paolo.
 
 
 
Shades of Innocence - April/May 2004
Girls are exposed to overt sexuality, but it may be us who have sex on the brain.



Top of the Pile - April/May 2004
We all use hyperbole, but it's more than a little ironic for Janine di Giovanni to describe the Parisian apartment she and her husband have just rented, as a war zone.

Touching the Earth Lightly - April/May 2004
Eva Matsuzaki's passion for environmental architecture is leading the way for a more sustainable future.



Sink or Swim - April/May 2004
Women are finding hotel industry careers competitive, demanding < and highly rewarding.


The Golden City - April/May 2004
Canadian businesswomen trade comfort for koruna and head to exquisite Prague.



A Sense of Place - April/May 2004
Words from LuAn Mitchell-Halter on taking time to rest your ambition.



Mothers of Invention - April/May 2004
Combine a dash of brilliance, a sprinkling of daring, a dose of attitude, and a pound of steely determination. Mix well and put into the hands of a woman.
 
 
 
Plan Your Life and Live Your Plan - February/March 2004
Getting to where you want to be in life can be greatly facilitated by a financial plan of action that is reasonable and still allows you to have a life.



Money & Astrology - February/March 2004
Are You Fire, Air, Earth or Water? Discover your unique business talents.



Martha Sturdy: A Perfect Balance of Contradictions - February/March 2004
If beauty could speak, it surely would utter Martha Sturdy's name. Martha's designs have blazed a trail since their discovery in New York decades earlier. And today, her creative explorations continue with equal delight and abandon.


Man Behind The Woman - February/March 2004
In the fashion meets yoga world of apparel, there are many imitators, but few have the knack for combining form and function like Chip Wilson, lululemon's charismatic founder.



Women On The Job - February/March 2004
To address demand in the skilled trades across North America, government, education and industry are joining forces to attract more people to these occupations - and women are playing a more prominent role.


From The Lion's Den - February/March 2004
The city-state of Singapore offers a tremendous market combined with an accessible culture. So why aren't more Canadians doing business there?



Fighting The Good Fight - February/March 2004
Boxing is emerging from the shadows as a sporting alternative for women that combines physicality, concentration and courage.
 
 
 
Pregnant Pause - December/January 2004
Canada's parental leave policy looks good on paper, but in reality the words baby and career still come with a motherload of consequences.


A Symphony of the Senses - December/January 2004
Yumi Eto has parlayed her transformative sense of style into an international business - and reputation.


Leading By Example - December/January 2004
Studies show that women who have mentors are more satisfied and successful in their work lives. Is it time for you to ask for a helping hand?



Building Dreams - December/January 2004
More young adults are sacrificing lucrative jobs and comfortable lives to help people in war-torn countries. Why? Turns out it isn't so much about sacrifice as it is about leading a fuller life.



Deleting S*E*X - December/January 2004
Upcoming legislation promises to help you fight spam. Will it really work?



How She Does It - December/January 2004
Mulu Gebre has seen horrors that most of us cannot imagine; bodies lying in streets, mothers crazy with grief over their dying children, her friend blown to pieces by a landmine as they walked to school together. It was not always like that.
 
 
 
Leadership Defined - October/November 2003
We asked seven accomplished women to describe what leadership means to them. Turns out it's about a lot more than brains. Read an excerpt from the cover story.



Passport - October/November 2003
India offers Western entrepreneurs beauty, culture and the opportunity to reap the rewards of a dynamic developing country.



Money - October/November 2003
A sabbatical can help you rejuvenate, nourish your creativity and expand your horizons.



Mishal Husain - October/November 2003
Meet Mishal Husain: the BBC World's it girl in Washington.



How She Does It - October/November 2003
Moving herself and her daughter hundreds of kilometers away from her loving husband to pursue her career wasn't an easy decision for Vancouver's Dr. Catriona Jamieson.



Q & A with Barbara Moses - October/November 2003
Boosting your career intelligence starts with knowing yourself.
 
 
 
psst... Played Hooky Lately? - July/August 2003
If the last time you goofed off involved forging a note to the principal from your mother, perhaps it's time to revisit the notion of playing hooky. Read an excerpt from the cover story.



Celebrating Dr. Borg - July/August 2003
A passionate visionary, Dr. Anita Borg believed women must have a say in the creation of technology and led them to places where their voices would be heard, deep in the heart of Silicon Valley.



Fortune Sellers - July/August 2003
Whether it be in the high-powered trading desk, or independent financial planning, the securities industry is opening its doors wider to women.



Meet Joe Quinlan - July/August 2003
Mary Lou Quinlan's restless spirit has led her to careers in banking, advertising, even starting her own business. Through it all, her husband has always been there saying, "Go for it."



Roots of Empathy - July/August 2003
Mary Gordon's groundbreaking program teachers children - and parents - how to articulate their needs without resorting to bullying and violence.
 
 
 
Ambition - May/June 2003
Is the ‘A’ word still code for the ‘B’ word in the corporate world? The choice is yours.


The Ultimate Power Seat - May/June 2003
The corporate director’s chair is a powerful place, so why aren’t more women sitting on boards?
     


A Climate of Opportunity - May/June 2003
While health care delivery channels are bulging at the seams, an injection of federal funding is creating a kind of reverse brain-drain, building hope for research breakthroughs and jobs for talented scientists and business leaders.
     


Anna’s Rock - May/June 2003
Julian Porter: The man behind the mysterious publisher, biographer and novelist.


Kate Hollett’s Colourful World of Love - May/June 2003
A former knitting factory provides the perfect backdrop for an artist’s business.


Tapas & Kudos & Appointment Notices - May/June 2003



Passport: In conversation with the First Lady of Mexico - May/June 2003
As the wife of Mexico’s president Vicente Fox, Marta Sahagûn is everything but the woman behind the man
     


Links & Resources - May/June 2003