Women and the media: voice, visibility, and vulnerability

Dorothy Rhau is a social entrepreneur, speaker, and impact leader committed to economic inclusion and women’s leadership in Quebec and Canada. As the founding president of Audace au Féminin, she designs and implements structural initiatives that promote the autonomy, representation, and civic participation of women of African descent, thereby contributing to a more equitable and representative society. As the first Black French-speaking female comedian in Quebec and Canada, she has transformed speech, humor, and creativity into levers for mobilization and social transformation. Her work lies at the intersection of the field and institutions, where she builds lasting bridges between communities, organizations, and decision-makers. Ranked #1 in Canada on LinkedIn in 2025, Dorothy uses her platform as a space for reflection and strategic influence. She is interested in power dynamics, economic inclusion, and the conditions necessary to transform visibility into structural impact. Through initiatives such as the International Black Women’s Salon, the Black Leaders Summit of Canada, and the Tétons Ben Drôles campaign, she is helping to change practices and strengthen the place of women of African descent in the economic, civic, and media spheres. Her unifying leadership is helping to shape a Quebec and a Canada that are more confident, more representative, and fully faithful to their plurality. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)