Wellness is still a taboo topic in the social impact world. This founder wants to change that for good.

Authors Vinod Rajasekaran & Kylie Adair
A Q&A with the founder of a platform that doesnโ€™t put a price tag on wellness classes

Why It Matters

Canadians, on the whole, are unwell. Our burnout, fatigue and stress levels are higher than the global averages. Meanwhile, many of the tools available to boost our wellbeing โ€” exercise, mindfulness โ€” are increasingly expensive and inaccessible, especially to groups who have been historically oppressed and marginalized.

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