The theme of this year's YWiB SFU International Women's Day Conference was 'Gaining Momentum', which I found to be optimal since that is exactly what I will be focusing on in the next life phase I'm heading towards! There was a poster board in the lobby where all of the attendees could post paper butterflies containing …
My sense of motivation is always at an all-time high during the Olympics. There's something about seeing athletes achieve their goals that inspires me to believe that any dream is possible with hard work, determination, and an optimistic outlook. As I watch the Summer games in London, I am reminded of a few important lessons …
At this year’s International Women’s Day Conference at SFU Woodward’s, there stood a cherry blossom tree decorated by green paper leaves. On these leaves were the names of the people - mothers, sisters, friends, and mentors - who have had an influential role in the lives of the attendees. As I thought about my cherry …
In honour of Women's History Month, International Women's Day, and the YWiB SFU International Women's Day Conference, here are a few words of wisdom from some remarkable women: "We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better." - …
What do you value? What do you want to give to the world? Those were the questions that circulated in my mind during YWiB SFU's The Pursuit of Happiness workshop. The panel consisted of three driven women from various industries - non-profit, photography, and fashion and health - who shared their invigorating and inspiring insights …
Elizabeth Rosalyn 