Mission & Vision
ROR IS CREATED FROM LESSONS LEARNED PAIRED WITH RESEARCH, STATISTICS AND INDUSTRY INPUT.
Developed in 2020 and re-launched in 2023, The New ROR is the evolution of ‘Referrals. Opportunities. Respect’, rebranding as an education platform representing a cross-section of creative industries.
Today, The New ROR exemplifies how our stories can be a tool for empowerment to create a more open, empowered and collaborative industry.
A new destination for entrepreneurship, advocacy and authentic leadership in arts and culture creating and cultivating, thoughtful digital storytelling, forward-thinking conversations, unlimited mentoring, and artfully designed masterclass lessons where you can connect live with me.
Anyone who experiences ROR's collection of thoughtful, evolving content, trusted advice and learning tools is consistently reaching for higher ground, carving out a unique position in the marketplace, expressing their individual style and aspiring to make wise choices.
Contributing to the vibrancy and diverse programming
of organizations in creative industries.
01.
Nurturing leadership skills to claim our confident, capable and resilient selves.
03.
Strategies to navigate heightened environments, and competitive and challenging cultures. Promoting transparency and accountability.
02.
Reframing powerful narratives embedded in culture. Creating important opportunities to connect, express ideas, and make personal and social change.
04.
Supporting a broad spectrum of dynamic and driven talent across all generations, and creating a safe space and appreciation for outliers.
The creative industries are a key sector of Canada’s economy representing a growing 12% share of Canadian employment and many international labour markets; employing a broad spectrum of the population.
52%
Typically experience irregular income with less protection, creating a gap in available informal support networks, and opportunities for allyship.
47%
A much larger percentage of artists than all workers, have a bachelor’s degree or higher (47% vs. 28%)
However, due to the precarity & competition for work.
47%
are 44 years of age or younger. Taking their cues from observation and socialization within their networks, in order to make sense of their experiences.
9%
are 65 years of age or older. Established the ‘cool’ image of the creative industry, giving carte-blache to blurred boundaries.
46%
are 45 years of age or older. Accepting positive and negative industry culture, as a necessary component of career establishment or enhancement.
A large part of industry culture…
3x
more likely to exprience of mental health concerns ithan the general population. Most common: anxiety (36%) and depression (32%).
As a result of:
Irregular work
Pressure to reach high standards
Perceived lack of value and inadequate financial rewards for their work
73%
of women experiencing assault said they did not report it
.
72%
of women experience harassment
.
9 in 10
women found their employer dismissive, or did not see any concrete action taken
As a result, creative industries also hold a growing share
of individuals who are vulnerable.
Navigating unhealthy and competitive environments, positioning themselves in vulnrable positions that are exploitable, discriminatory and exclusionary.