Category: Expat Life in San Francisco
Interview with SF Fashion Community Week and Sustainable Fashion Week Founder, Shirin Hashem
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
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
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
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
“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!
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
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
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
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