Sometimes I think marriage is wasted on the young. The qualities that insure a happy marriage are those most of us only begin to master after going through many painful life lessons. I didn’t marry for the first time until I was 53 years old, and by that time I had been through so many rocky relationships that I was “forced” into learning how to be a better woman. Pain was my greatest teacher. I finally stopped using it as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and began to pay attention to how … [Read more...]
Sarah Elizabeth – WOMAN of ACTION™
February 18, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse woman leader, one that has taken on the challenge to lead the way, in the holistic side of life. An herbalist from New York, this activist, artist, herbalist, organizer and writer devotes her life to the betterment of the lives of women, with a special focus on the First Peoples, the environment and WOMEN. WOMAN of ACTION™ Sarah I am a … [Read more...]
9-Week Journey To Create A Life That Expresses Your Truest Self
February 15, 2014 by
As God said to me: “The purpose of a relationship is to decide what part of yourself you’d like to see ‘show up,’ not what part of another you can capture and hold. There can only be one purpose for relationships, and for all of life: to be and to decide who you really are.” With this in mind, I want to let you know that if improving your relationships and being your true self are important to you, then the secret I revealed in my recent online seminar is an important one for you to … [Read more...]
Lynette Louise ‘aka’ THE BRAIN BROAD
February 14, 2014 by
Choose Your Valentine With Care: He/She is Bound to Change your Brain! By: Lynette Louise aka THE BRAIN BROAD When you connect deeply with someone a new person evolves, a kind of third wheel singularity that makes choices in cooperation--and even in discord--with the two of you. I first heard this concept, of all places, while reading the book In Cold Blood: a true story about two men that murdered a family of four living peacefully in the country. The writer explained how neither of these … [Read more...]
IWD Gala Dinner & Show – MAR 8 the ‘ORKID Ticket’ is HERE
February 14, 2014 by
‘Women Empowering Women’, IWD Dinner & Show , MARCH 8 BON-- USES OFFERED BY SUHA & THE ORKID PROJECT: In her commitment to being a space for empowerment to women, Suha will be offering a generous 3 hours of personal coaching (a $350 value) to the next 9 ladies who are ready and committed to having a breakthrough in any area of their lives. Buy your ticket now using the link below by choosing the 'Orkid Ticket' option and connect with Suha directly @ http://orkid.ca to schedule your … [Read more...]
MARCH 2 – Supporting Dementia in Canada
February 14, 2014 by
Remember to support dementia when others can't ... Time for a Cup of Tea - MARCH 2 - MAD HATTER TEA PARTY 1-8 March 2014 Time for a Cup of Tea - Mmm, is there anything better than a cup of tea? No matter what, it just seems to make everything better! And that's what Dementia are working to do: make things better for both people with dementia and their carers. There are millions of people in the world with dementia. People with dementia gradually lose their memory. This can mean … [Read more...]
Ending the Trafficking of Women and Girls in Canada
February 14, 2014 by
I am thrilled to be the new President and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation. Since starting this position last month, I have traveled across the country meeting with our amazing board, donors, staff, grantees and volunteers. It is clear to me why the Foundation has succeeded all these years - through your endless support. I am moved by your enthusiasm and dedication, which has fueled my passion and commitment to helping Canadian women and girls. People are very excited about … [Read more...]
Advice For Young Entrepreneurs
February 14, 2014 by
For a sizeable minority of young people, the well-trodden path from school to university and into a career, working up the ladder slowly but surely, simply isn’t an option. Although it suits some people, working for someone else just doesn’t cut it for those who have a desire to set up their own business. It might be that you have a special skill, talent or passion that you want to make into a career, or that you simply hate the idea of making money for someone else and feel you could run a … [Read more...]
25 Americans Who Gave Most Money In 2013, Lorre White
February 13, 2014 by
The Americans Who Gave Away The Most Money In 2013 1. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Total:$992.2 million Recipients: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Who gave away the most money of any American last year? Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, 29, and wife Priscilla Chan, 28, who donated nearly $1 billion to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. That gift made up a sizable chunk of the $7.7 billion the top 50 Americans gave away to philanthropic causes in 2013, according … [Read more...]
A global upturn in 2014, Simon Baptist
February 13, 2014 by
Once a month, The Economist Intelligence Unit produces a comprehensive forecast for the global economy. It's popular with our clients, and also provides a useful opportunity for me to step back and look at the bigger picture. What is driving growth, or impeding it? What are the risks to watch out for? In this month's forecast, newly published, we have identified two opposing but related forces as key to the economic outlook in 2014. On the one hand, the upturn in the rich world, … [Read more...]
