April 15-21, 2018 is National Volunteer Week in Canada. Organizations, agencies, and societies across the country are celebrating and showing appreciation to the generous and hardworking individuals who make the lives of others a little easier. Volunteering is part of…
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Professional Women – Don’t Waste Your Time Focusing on This
This article about Disney’s portrayal of women stoked a fire inside me. From a very early age we are fed these stories of how our beauty (read: f*ckable factor) determines our worth. I mean, look what we’re up against, Ladies!…
Entrepreneurs – 3 Things You Must Know to Get Ahead in Business
Last week, Mara and I had the privilege of spending 3 days at the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs E-Series. E-Series is a once-a-year intensive business program designed to help female entrepreneurs grow their empire. We met lady bosses from all walks…
Suits and Blazers- 3 Ways to Breathe New Life into Your Old Favourites
On more than one occasion, I have looked into the deepest crevices of a client’s closet and found beautiful, quality, classic, work appropriate suits and blazers. When asked why these pieces were at the back of the closet…
Office Dress Codes – Define your formality, not your style
Don’t Let Your Office Dress Code Dictate Your Style Let’s talk about appropriate ways to interpret office dress codes. It is so valuable in the style and dress code game to show your personality. It can sound quite boring…
Savvy in the City – A New Kind of Ladies Night
Tired of always doing the same things with your girlfriends? Maybe you are new to the city and haven’t found your soul sister community yet. What are you waiting for? It’s time to get savvy. Savvy in the…
How to Dress for Dating Success –
How to Dress for Dating Success A few weeks ago, IÂ had the pleasure of working with a 40-something, attractive, independent, intelligent, hilarious, athletic woman. Maria* is a successful lawyer who owns her own condo in a hip Vancouver neighbourhood…