With a determination to stay true to his own vision, Ralph Lauren’s journey has led him from selling ties to heading up one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Few men have ever had more influence on fashion than Ralph Lauren. While the world has seen many designers rise and fall according to …
It has been said many times that Hillary Clinton’s lack of warmth and empathy cost her the 2008 Democratic candidacy. A friend of mine who is a respected editor in Australia told me she finds her smug and cold. Before I was to meet her I watched her appearance on The One Show, which has …
In an otherwise ordinary downtown Toronto office tower, the Hal Jackman Foundation’s 10th-floor University Avenue suite reaches a level of unlikely wonderment. A museum-like foyer where Persian rugs kiss chevron floors and landscape masterpieces coat the walls is just a prelude to the erstwhile lieutenant-governor of Ontario’s penchant for the arts. The former chairman of …
It happened more than 15 years ago, but Alyse Nelson can still hear the deafening silence that shook the auditorium after former First Lady Hillary Clinton made a momentous declaration in Beijing. “If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, it is that human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are …
Through focus, fearless hard work and determination, Barack Obama fought to find the road to success. Somewhere between his lifetime landmarks, we find one of the most inspirational success stories of our time. Few people have had the courage to assess the immediate future of America with integrity. The Republican media chooses to bash the …
