Built By Her

Spotlighting stories of successful women and advocating for equality, empowering the next generation to realize that every opportunity is within reach.

Empowering the next generation of female leaders through storytelling and advocacy

At Built by Her, we spotlight the journeys of women who have redefined success. Our platform is a dedicated space for advocacy and inspiration, designed to empower young girls and young women to seize every opportunity.

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Riyam Ojaimi

Researcher and founder Riyam Ojaimi shares how her experiences in science, space research, and entrepreneurship shaped her belief that curiosity and belonging are essential to innovation.

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The Latest Articles

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HRITU SARKAR - PHD CANDIDATE

Protecting Tomorrow's Harvest

Hritu Sarkar discusses her journey into plant virology, why protecting crop health is essential for global food security, and how her research is helping build more resilient agriculture.

dr andrea jurisicova - principal investigator

The Science Behind New Beginnings

Professor Andrea Jurisicova reflects on her journey in embryology, why curiosity drives scientific discovery, and how her research is shaping the future of reproductive health.

KALASH BHAIYA - RESEARCHER AND FOUNDER

Engineering an Equitable Future Through Education

Fun Learning Youth Foundation co-founder Kalash Bhaiya shares how she's empowering younger students through technology and mentorship.

Nia asemota - founder

Redrawing the Future of Art and STEM

ArtXNia founder Nia Asemota discusses her journey from NASA to YouTube, how she overcame imposter syndrome in tech, and why representation remains essential in inspiring the next generation of leaders.

ISABELLA WEN - YOUTH ADVOCATE AND STORYTELLER

Storytelling for Social Change

Youth advocate Isabella Wen shares how storytelling, community, and curiosity have shaped her approach to creating lasting social change.

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riyam ojaimi - Researcher and founder

Building Space for Women in STEM

Researcher and founder Riyam Ojaimi shares how her experiences in science, space research, and entrepreneurship shaped her belief that curiosity and belonging are essential to innovation.

NITA MCCOWN - ACTIVIST

The Power of Participation

Zonta Club of Toronto president Nita Cowan reflects on how decades of participation and advocacy have shaped her leadership - and why showing up remains the most powerful way to advance gender equity.