Economy of Worth: what Joan Knew
Following the final battle of Orleans where Joan led the French army in a decisive victory over the English, the Dauphin was crowned King at Reims where Joan stood proudly by his side. When asked later by her trial inquisitors, “Why was your standard (flag) more carried in the church at Reims than those of other captains?” she answered simply that, as “it had borne the burden, it was quite right that it received the honour.”
She essentially says to her accusers, “because I did the work, I am worthy of recognition” i.e. reward or compensation.
Just think…
Imagine the audacity of this girl in medieval France where women didn’t claim agency or claim any type of authority. And yet, there was Joan - who had done the work and claimed her worth.
What if….
Imagine where we would be if we had learned and celebrated this one lesson from Joan of Arc:
worth should be unapologetically claimed.
Join us
for the economy of worth
Why Attend?
Honor the legacy of the Persons Case and the Famous Five — and trace the through-line to today’s progress in equity and inclusion
Engage with thought leaders on the front lines of employment law, human resources, people and culture, learning and development, as well as corporate and community leaders interested in cultivating more engaged futures
Explore what it means to be a person today as we consider the impact of the Persons Day case in many spheres of work and life
Experience art, conversation, and connection in the immersive Garden of Even™ space — where creative expression meets professional development and social change
Celebrate your own radicle personhood — with music, refreshments and a community that believes being a person is something worth partying over.
Event Details
Date: October 16, 2025
Location: Downtown Toronto, 227 Bloor St. East
Time: 5:30pm Registration with light refreshments,
6:00pm - 7:30pm Programming
7:30pm - 9:00pm Bespoke Reception with art, music, and premium food and beverage
2025 Speakers
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Samantha Seabrook
Founder, Seabrook Workplace Law
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Juliet Turpin
President, Lean In Canada
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Kadie Philp
Founder, Garden of Even
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Inna Rozum-Tuka
Founder, Quiet Tenacity Inc.
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Renee Laforet
Founder, Energize to Actualize
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Erin Adams
VP, Human Resource, Globe and Mail
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5:30 - 6:00pm: Registration (light refreshments served)
6:00 - 7:30 Radicle Personhood™ Programming (Live and Virtual)
Hear from a preeminent employment lawyer, a former Deputy Judge, and the Founder of Garden of Even™ for an insightful look at the significance of the Persons Day case, what it meant for women in 1929 and what it means for persons today. Be inspired to think about belonging what it means to be a person today with a signature Garden of Even™ Keynote. More details coming soon.
7:30pm - 9:00 pm LIVE ONLY Persons Day Cocktail Reception and Celebration
Celebrate personhood, network and make authentic connections in a creative space with mid-level to c-suite executive women and men where all persons are seen, heard, and celebrated. This will be a bespoke, energetic celebration of Personhood with the Garden of Even™ Art Exhibition and programming. Food, beverage and entertainment included. Premium wines provided by Gusto Grapes
Why Radicle?
Seeds can be buried in the ground for hundreds, even thousand years before taking root and starting to grow. The seed lies dormant nourishing itself while waiting for a miraculous combination of variables including soil composition, light and moisture. The radicle first root lets the seedlings hurriedly stretch in all directions, quickly take root, and thrive.
Stories are our roots. They drive communication. They drive individual identity and social cohesion. We actively construct and tell stories about ourselves to others. Yet, those stories are influenced by broader narratives that are invisible to us.
The Garden of Even™ and Radicle Personhood™ aim to set the story straight by examining what we believe to be true about women and men, and how that has shaped the labour market, economy, and how we categorize and value people based on gender and race. Understanding where the root of inequity comes from means we can “re-root” to cultivate a better environment for all persons to thrive.
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The Venue
Join us in the historical Cody Hall and The Great Hall at 227 Bloor St. East. Both spaces were designed by E.J. Lennox, the architect of old city hall and Casa Loma. Celebrate personhood in the elegant english gothic Great Hall with cathedral ceilings, stone columns with carved capitals, and skylights letting in the natural light with the Garden of Even™ Art Exhibition and programming.
Premium food and beverage included.
The venue is a block away from the Bloor/Yonge and Sherbourne subway stations.
Radicle Personhood 2024:
What they said
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Elenor Q.
A couple of weeks ago, I was introduced to Kadie Ward Philp, MBA and I got to say she was the energy you needed for a mid-week event. 🎉 🥳 By far one of the best events I've been to filled with passionate energy and wisdom.
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Cenobar P.
I had the genuine privilege to attend the Radicle Personhood event. thank you to Samantha Seabrook who delivered an inspiring keynote. I cannot express how uplifting it was to attend the event.
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Ircilia I.
What an amazing Persons Day event. I am grateful to the incredible speakers and for the learning opportunity.
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Ilona O.
The Garden of Even's Persons Day has set a high standard for events on leadership. I came away with fresh insights that are challenging me to rethink familiar concepts in profound ways. This was an inspiring, mind-opening experience—one I’d recommend to anyone, regardless of gender.
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Jenna K.
was a remarkable evening, reminding us of the trailblazers of the past, while recognizing the work that still needs to be done.
Radicle Personhood™
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