My name is Sheena, and I am a proud member of the Heiltsuk Nation. I was raised in the hustle and bustle of Vancouver and have worked in the hospitality industry for my entire career. I have always been what you would call a “people person,” and found this business best suited my personality and...
It is often said that making significant change starts with one small step. For Karen Joseph, that small step was applying for Women Leading the Way™. “I nearly didn’t apply,” she recalls. She had no idea that participating in Minerva’s advanced leadership program would lead her to discovering her values, working with purpose and leading...
To celebrate moms this Sunday, we’re sharing some of the touching tributes we received and the heartwarming photos we took as part of this year’s Tribute Tree campaign. Thank you to the mothers of the world who encourage our girls to believe in themselves, to try their best and to make their wildest dreams come true....
Lean in, lean back, or lean on? Where does a women over 50, who is transitioning into potential retirement, fit? According to Tracy Theemes from Sophia Financial Group “she doesn’t necessarily want to be full steam ahead anymore, but is also not likely ready to lean back into a rocking chair either. Nor is she...
On a quest to discover whether leadership is born or bred, researcher and professor, Dr. Julian Barling, stumbled upon another topic that stole his interest – women and leadership. “I didnt set out to study women and leadership,” he said. “But when I read the research, it totally captivated me.” What he discovered is that...
For someone who is passionate about what we do, this is a hands-on fundraising role where you will bring an established network of relationships to drive major gifts, planned giving and donor stewardship. This position is best suited to an entrepreneurial-minded, well organized and hands-on experienced fundraising professional seeking to help bring Minerva to a...
Nicole’s life prior to pursuing an education was a struggle. She was overcoming addiction, became a single mother at the age of 30, and was upgrading her skills at Vancouver Community College (VCC) in order to secure a job. “I didn’t have a stable foundation,” she remembers… That’s when Nicole’s life was touched by Minerva....
When I entered the Minerva Foundation’s Women Leading the Way™ program, I was in my dream job – Arts and Life Editor at the Vancouver Sun newspaper. I had the honour of serving my community, the luxury of working with subject matter that was dear to my heart, and the responsibility of managing a group...
While we’re on the topic of sharing speeches, here’s another one to inspire you… Last season at Minerva’s Follow a Leader™ program, Lisa Vogt shared her personal story with a group of women who are driven to reach their leadership potential. She spoke about the importance of a personal brand, the value of relationships, and her approach to having...
For those of you who missed Women In™ Energy, or want to relive a special moment from the event, we got our hands on the beautiful speech made by one of our honourees, Anna Stukas, and thought we’d share it with you here… I’d like to thank the Minerva Foundation for this honour – it is incredibly humbling...
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