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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

Entrepreneurship Lessons – Private Branding Workshop for LookLab by Broad World Co

Posted on June 26, 2018January 8, 2019 by poymeetsworld
I’ve written before about the wonderful friends and community I’ve built through online connections, and how that’s turned into real life, supportive relationships (Previous High Tea... Read More

Winter Young Professionals Mingler Recap

Posted on February 26, 2018January 10, 2019 by poymeetsworld
The great thing about running these events under my own personal brand and rules is how I’m allowed to be super creative and flexible, with my own themes, structures and prizes! Since my previou... Read More

Fashion Shoot Collaboration with LookLab

Posted on February 18, 2018January 8, 2019 by poymeetsworld
I have always been a strong believer in collaboration and partnering to achieve common goals! I’m part of a Vancouver Fashion instagram community and on one January afternoon, I met up with two ... Read More

22 Damn Early Days! My Experience and Real Talk

Posted on February 4, 2018February 4, 2018 by poymeetsworld
21 days (Monday to Friday) of waking up at 4:30 am, with the intention to create the space to get things done, that you otherwise put off. If you’ve been following me on social media, you’ll know ... Read More

Vancity Business Babes Event: Purpose, Performance and Profit

Posted on December 20, 2017January 6, 2018 by poymeetsworld
Having just attended a fun and informative Vancity Business Babes event, I was pretty excited when I got the DM from @vancitybusinessbabes saying I was the winner of their next event ticket giveaway! ... Read More

Vancity Business Babes – Influencer Marketing Summary

Posted on December 15, 2017January 6, 2019 by poymeetsworld
An athlete once told me: If you want to improve your skills, play against someone better than you. This goes for anything – surround yourself with people that can teach you, and learn to give ba... Read More

Young Professionals Mingler: Inspirational Talks and Connections Fall Edition – Recap

Posted on October 26, 2017January 6, 2019 by poymeetsworld
And that’s a wrap! My 2nd Young Professionals Mingler event bringing together young professionals in Vancouver for an evening of inspirational talks, tangible lessons on healthy habits and new c... Read More

Young Professionals Mingler: Fall Edition – New Speakers and Sponsors!

Posted on October 13, 2017January 6, 2019 by poymeetsworld
The most validating piece of feedback from my first ever, POYmeetsworld hosted event, was, “When’s the next one!?” My birthday was last week and some of the kindest messages I receiv... Read More

Travel and Food Writing Class – A Weekend in Las Vegas

Posted on August 16, 2016August 26, 2016 by poymeetsworld
My latest writing assignment for my UBC Travel and Food writing class was to produce a piece on “A Weekend in …” (previous assignment was a Restaurant Review). I had just returned f... Read More

Travel and Food Writing Class with UBC – España Restaurant Review

Posted on August 9, 2016August 26, 2016 by poymeetsworld
My latest professional/ personal development project: I am taking a Food and Travel Writing course with UBC’s Continuing Studies Program this Summer! Course description: If you’ve always drea... Read More

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