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Interview with Stephanie Thoma, Networking Strategy Coach

Posted on March 5, 2019May 2, 2019 by poymeetsworld
At the start of the year I dedicated time to reflect on 2018 and set some intentions for the year ahead. I documented projects I wanted to pursue in my blog post on 2019 Goals, and also shared my desi... Read More

Interview with SF Fashion Community Week and Sustainable Fashion Week Founder, Shirin Hashem

Posted on February 27, 2019May 1, 2019 by poymeetsworld
Since moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2018, a centre of technology and innovation, I’ve been excited to immerse myself in the startup ecosystem through volunteer roles and contracts, and... Read More

My First Bay Area Event – Clothing Swap Collab with Amanda Saeed and Native Twins Coffee

Posted on February 16, 2019March 5, 2019 by poymeetsworld
Background: My Previous Event and Startup Experience I loved organizing events back in Vancouver and one big personal highlight was an ongoing series of Young Professional’s Personal Development... Read More

Rent the Runway – Face to Face with the Inspiration for My Canadian Fashion Startup

Posted on January 25, 2019March 2, 2019 by poymeetsworld
I first heard of Rent the Runway years ago and their vision for a “Closet in the Cloud“, where one could rent designer fashion pieces for a fraction of the price. What a great idea! A chan... Read More

Interview with Claire – C100 Intern, on Making the Most of her 4 Months in San Francisco

Posted on January 21, 2019May 1, 2019 by poymeetsworld
There is a lot of wisdom to be gleaned from those older than us because they have seen and experienced so much more than we have. Think of all those popular articles like “What I would tell myse... Read More

SF Girl Boss Meetup – Networking for Introverts – Event Recap and Interview with Founder, Brenda Chen

Posted on January 8, 2019May 1, 2019 by poymeetsworld
“I have a confession”, I whispered to my new friend, “I’m actually an Extrovert, (My Myers-Briggs is ENFP for anyone that also enjoys personality assessments) but I attended be... Read More

Happy New Year! Reflections and Intentions for 2019!

Posted on January 1, 2019January 22, 2019 by poymeetsworld
New Year Resolutions – either you hate them or love them. Since I’m an eternal optimist, I choose to embrace them 🙂 A new year offers an obvious opportunity to reflect, learn and plan f... Read More

Getting Involved with the Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Community in San Francisco

Posted on December 14, 2018January 6, 2019 by poymeetsworld
One of my goals for my move to San Francisco was to find some meaningful volunteer opportunities to help me build my new network – both professionally and personally. Luckily, I met the all-volu... Read More

The Power of a Shared Uber-Ride for Sparking New Meaningful Connections

Posted on October 15, 2018January 21, 2019 by poymeetsworld
Once again, I am in awe of the energy in this city and never-ending opportunities for connection. They exist in leaps and bounds! You just need to be willing to put yourself out there, be bold, be vul... Read More

Biking over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and Exploring New Neighbourhoods

Posted on August 4, 2018January 28, 2019 by poymeetsworld
What’s the most iconic image of San Francisco? For me, I picture the opening scene from my childhood television staple, Full House, which includes: cable cars that traverse the hilly city, rows ... Read More

First Week Living in San Francisco

Posted on July 25, 2018December 26, 2018 by poymeetsworld
I crafted a message to share with some friends and family in the Summer to give everyone an update on how I was handling my first week – below are some snippets: Hello friends! It’s been a... Read More

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