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Taken from the Vancouver Observer. If you haven't already checked out this amazing article on the Vancouver Observer, please do! Steph and Katie are both bright, ambitious and true trail blazers. Steph is part of the YWiB team as our Chaper development officer and Katie is part of our SFU team. Take a read!
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Stephanie: The business world is evolving. Ambitious young women are kick-starting their careers with an insatiable drive and hunger to reach the top, eager and ready to make their mark on the world. We are a part of the next generation of emerging leaders that, in a few years time, will take the reins in molding the world around us.
Yes, we want to be industry experts that are called upon for decisions of great magnitude. Yes, we worry about being able to balance our personal aspirations with our ambition to reach the top. Yes, we do care about whether we wear the black patent leather pumps or the red power heels to the next big meeting (hey, we love fashion too!).
Through our column, we hope that you will gain a genuine understanding of the things that are important to us as aspiring young professionals, while learning, growing and exploring alongside us. We promise to be authentic, raw and open hearted. Join us – see the world as we see it, Through Pink Coloured Glasses.
Katie: We would like to begin by sharing some inspirational thoughts that we have come across recently, which have particularly resonated with us. The following is a compilation of quotes and videos that have fueled conversations and helped shape our individual outlooks on career goals, personal aspirations, and individual growth. We hope that these ideas can be equally as thought-provoking and inspiring for all of you, and that they will help introduce you to our opinions and perspectives.
Video #1 – Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs
S: Aimee Mullins is the epitome of the perfect woman – stunningly beautiful, articulate, athletic, intelligent, charismatic, and to top it all off, she boasts a dynamic personality and a great sense of humour. There is, however, one thing I forgot to mention: Aimee Mullins has no legs. In a compelling seminar for the TED2009 conference, Aimee explores the concept of beauty and ability, and redefines how society should identify those with physical barriers and challenges. Most importantly, Aimee reminds us that our perception of our own strength and ability is rooted from within.
“To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself.”
– S. Kierkegaard
K: I stumbled upon this quote the other day, and it really left its mark on me. As an undergrad student, especially in a field like business where career options are as numerous as they are daunting, I feel that this message is an important one. To me, it’s about staying true to yourself, being confident in your abilities, and making a commitment to discovering and pursuing your true aspirations – regardless of how wildly impossible they may seem.
We are fortunate enough to be entering the workforce at a time when the word impossible seems to be heading towards extinction.
We have paper thin, powerful, handheld personal computers that serve as everything from a television, to a game console, to a personal office; women are making their way into the ‘C-suite’ (though this is certainly still a topic deserving of attention); and one of the most celebrated and controversial entrepreneurs of our generation created his fortune by connecting the world through a website.
The world is what we make of it – there are so many opportunities to do something great. However, we often get so caught up in the idea of “risk” that it paralyzes us from pursuing our passions. I recently attended a conference for the Young Women in Business (YWiB) network, and attended a workshop delivered by Ken Sim, co-founder of Nurse Next Door. He said something during his workshop that really stuck with me, which was that “there really is no risk in anything - worst case scenario, you can live in your parents’ basement”. Certainly everyone’s circumstances are different, and it’s important to plan, prepare, and assess ideas, but I think Mr. Sim has it right. We shouldn’t let the fear of failure hold us back from pursuing an opportunity – career or otherwise – that could be seriously satisfying. Consider it a dare.
Video #2 – Sheryl Sandberg: Why we have too few women leaders
S: Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, pitches three ways she believes women can get to the top: sit at the table, make your partner a real partner, and don’t leave before you leave. My favourite message delivered through this talk is crystal clear: keep your foot on the gas pedal.
K: We hope that this compilation has served as an introduction to the two of us, as well as our attitudes and opinions. Before we sign off, we wanted to leave you with one more thought that really hit home with us, which is this:
“To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work”.
- Sister Mary Lauretta
Like many other young women, we’re still searching for this type of true love relationship. We hope that you’ll join us for some insightful conversation, advice, and ideas as we set out on a journey to find it.
Katie & Steph
2010 has been an incredible year for YWiB and we would like to take this holiday season and the New Year to thank each and every one of you who has supported us. We couldn't have accomplished anything without your support. Looking back at 2010, here's a highlight reel of a couple things that we have trailblazed (click through on the links to check out the events): - Awesome events including our Aritzia speaker session and Exploring Purple panel with phenomenal speakers
- SFU's second & even more successful SOUL mentorship program =)
- UBC's internship program, placing all interns!
- YWiB's very first GhostCEO with TWO winners [when there was only supposed to be one]
- The launch of SFU's GIVE program - with some fantastic partners
- UBC's first ever Downtown Career Tours
- Ladies in Pink storming events in Vancouver to volunteer!
- A brand spanking new website!
- Our THIRD Beyond Pink with inspirational keynotes and power couple panel
- SFU's super-power advisory board
- UBC's incredible cross-faculty relations
What a list indeed! Busy times indeed. We're ready for 2011 and looking forward to seeing all you young women at our events. As a teaser for what we have in store for 2011...here's a clue: have you heard about what's happening with YWiB at UVic yet? Keep your eyes and ears peeled!
Hello 2011 and cheers to 2010! It's been a great year indeed!
Phew. 150 delegates, 8 workshops, 2 days, 1 power couple session & an abundance of inspirational knowledge later... Beyond Pink 2010 is done. The weekend has been a huge whirlwind and I think most of the team is still trying to catch their breath from it all!
If you didn't get a chance to attend Beyond Pink, here's some goodies from us to you. With love.
Video By Rick Chung: http://www.rickchung.com.
We also have pictures from our amazing photographer, Jeremy Lim. http://www.jeremylim.ca Check out his photo sets on Flickr to see if you can spot yourself!
In addition, here's a peek into one of the workshop speakers/YWiB Board member, Heather White.
Most of all, thank YOU so much: delegates, speakers, mentors, sponsors, exhibitors, advisors that made Beyond Pink a reality and such a memorable experience. The energy, the buzz and connections that were made from the weekend are invaluable and we're so so grateful to everyone that gave their time/effort/money to make it happen!
VANCOUVER, B.C. (November 22, 2010)- What a spectacle it was to see as over 150 women dominated the Four Seasons Vancouver hotel this weekend to prove that beauty and brains make the perfect combination. Reason for the occasion? The third annual Beyond Pink conference hosted by the Young Women in Business Society (YWiB). Delegates came from all over the Lower Mainland to learn how to “make their brand and leave their mark.”The impressive line-up of speakers included Michelle Rupp (Principal and Founder,Lighthouse Leadership), Ken Sim (Co-Founder of Nurse Next Door), Lisa Vogt (Partner of McCarthy Tétrault LL), and Judy Brooks (Co-Founder of Blo Blow Dry Bar), all whom shared their stories and lessons that they have learned on their way to success. Ken Sim began one of his workshops by asking the ladies to stand up and proposed the question, "What would you do if you only had 30 days left on this planet, would you continue to live the way you are now?" The ladies who answered “yes” were asked to sit down. Only two women sat down. He then continued to teach the important lesson of following your passion when choosing a career path. The Power Couple Panel brought together Gayla and John DeHart, Katie Dunsworth-Reiach and Nick Reiach, and Andrea and Chris Scott, three power couples of Vancouver.They were all proven examples of an ideal work-life balance sharing their knowledge and experience to an audience of aspiring women. As the couples discussed about stress and chaos in life, John Dehart noted, "The common bond where you focus on a vision makes the chaos more manageable.” You could almost see the hearts melting in the crowd of women as his wife Gayla DeHart later added "we don't know the specifics or details...But we do know we're going to get through anything together." As the weekend came to an end, the ladies gathered one last time at the celebratory Gala dinner. In consideration of the goal of Beyond Pink, a platform that pushes young womento their dreams, one of the Gala Speakers, Tsawwassen First Nation, Chief Kim Baird left the delegates with some food for thought as she asked, "What is your dream, and what are you going to do about it?" These young women then walked out Saturday night knowing that they are going to do something to make their brand and leave their mark on the world.
Article can be found here: http://www.vancouverobserver.com/localvocal/2010/11/24/passion-chaos-and-dreams-important-lessons-learned-young-women-beyond-pink
Photos by Jeremy Lim Photography http://www.jeremylim.ca
Taken from 24 hours ( Page 18): http://bit.ly/gborYl
Amy Fabulous - Getting Started in your Career So you’ve graduated and your last four years of classes, exams and essays seem exciting next to trying to find your first job. Your resume is blank aside from some previous retail or serving stints, and you don’t know where to start.
Sound familiar? If so, fret not, I was once there too, and there’s also a whole lot more who are in your exact position. The good thing is, you’re just a stepping stone away from building the next layer of bricks to your foundation, of creating your career and hopefully one day, your dream job/position/role.
Here are a handful of tips that I learned along the way that I hope will provide some helpful tips:
Support. There are many organizations out there that can be a valuable resource for you. YWIB (Young Women in Business) is a network that connects young women from a variety of careers and industries. They have an upcoming event called Beyond Pink on Nov. 19 – 20, a two day conference where 250 females will listen to a line up of successful business people, network, and take away real world skills.
Read the full article here: http://amyfabulous.com/getting-started-in-your-career/
Daily Gumboot - A Community Beyond Pink
The Young Women in Business Society (YWiB) will hold its third annual Beyond Pink professional development conference on November 19th and 20th. The conference aims to connect young women with diverse backgrounds and inspire them to discover their personal brand. Up to 250 delegates are expected to attend.
This year will feature a unique addition to the conference program, the Power Couple Panel Session which brings together 3 of Vancouver’s ‘power couples’ to provide insight on the ups and downs of a successful dynamic duo. Two of the three power couples are Gayla and John DeHart, and Katie Dunsworth-Reiach and Nick Reiach. This will be Dunsworth-Reiach’s second appearance at Beyond Pink as the Smart Cookie was a keynote speaker at the Gala in 2009.
Read the full article here: http://dailygumboot.ca/2010/11/a-community-beyond-pink/
Vancity Buzz - Beyond Pink 2010
The Young Women in Business Society (YWiB) will hold its third annual Beyond Pink professional development conference on November 19th and 20th. The conference aims to connect young women with diverse backgrounds and inspire them to discover their personal brand. Up to 250 delegates are expected to attend this conference.
This year they will feature a unique addition to the conference program, the Power Couple Panel Session which brings together 3 of Vancouver’s ‘power couples’ to provide insight on the ups and downs of a successful dynamic duo. Two of the three power couples are Gayla and John DeHart, and Katie Dunsworth-Reiach and Nick Reiach. This will be Dunsworth-Reiach’s second appearance at Beyond Pink as the Smart Cookie was a keynote speaker at the Gala in 2009.
Read the full article here: http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2010/11/beyond-pink-2010-vancouver.html
Young Women in Business is a community for emerging female leaders and young professionals who want to create their own success.
We believe every woman and young professional stepping into the workforce or growing in their career should be well equipped with the proper set of tools and knowledge to reach their fullest personal and professional potential.
We provide young women and professionals with events, programs and an engaged network of ambitious women, to help them become successful in their careers, take on new challenges and develop skills.
