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On this page, you will find International stories of established women who are inspirational and outstanding. They are outstanding because of the determination and grace they bring to life, especially in the hardest of times. The goal is that anyone who reads about them will find inspiration and learn how to boldly live life to its fullest. In their stories, we'll find strength to travel whatever road we are on, in style and with our heads held up high.
Inspirational Woman of the Month:
Heather Reisman is the founder and chief executive of the Canadian retail chain Indigo Books and Music. She is a mother of four and a proud grandma of seven.
Reisman was born in Montreal, Quebec to a Jewish family. She is the niece of Simon Reisman, who headed the Canadian delegation that negotiated the 1988 Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement.
She is the recipient of several awards including Waterloo Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, University of Waterloo; International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award, University of Manitoba; and the John Molson School of Business Award of Distinction, Concordia University. In June 2006 she was the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Commerce Degree from Ryerson University. Ms. Reisman is the author of numerous articles, and is a frequent public speaker and television guest. Her goal is to build an organization that values booklovers.
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