Susanne Dandenault: Strength in Transition
In this episode of Strong Like a Girl, Tanya LaBuick interviews Susanne Dandenault, an accomplished athlete and lawyer. Suzanne shares her journey from being a national champion weightlifter to a successful legal career, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, community involvement, and the need for passion in one's pursuits. The conversation also touches on the significance of mental health, stress management, and the evolving landscape of women's sports.
More About Susanne Dandenault:
Susanne is from Winnipeg and completed her undergraduate degrees at the University of Washington in Seattle while on an athletic scholarship for track and field. She returned to Winnipeg and earned her law degree from the University of Manitoba.
She began her legal career in Manitoba in 2006. Susanne is also licensed to practice law in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon. She is a lawyer with Pitblado Law in Winnipeg where her practice is concentrated in the areas of corporate/commercial, real estate, and corporate governance working predominately with Indigenous clients.
Susanne is a dedicated volunteer and is currently the Chair of the board of directors of Sport Manitoba. She is a former national team athlete in track and field (3 years) and weightlifting (9 years) and was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. She is married with two teenagers and does not have nearly enough pets for her liking.
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