chatting with…val litwin
val litwin is a ywib kinda guy! he doesn’t shy away from anything different, which has led him on varying career paths – from non-profits to co-founding blo blow dry bar to operations guru at nurse next door. we had the chance to chat with val about surfing, ice cream and everything in between. name [...]
Must-haves for 2012: black dress, heels you can walk in, and a mission statement
I graduated university with what I thought was an unbeatable, winning combination that would set me up for success as soon as I peeled off my cap and gown: a bachelor’s degree, four co-op placements, extensive retail and volunteer experience and a passion for doing good. But the contract I was on at my first [...]
checks and balances
Not sure about you guys, but I’m already feeling a tad run off my feet and it’s only the second week of January. Seems that returning to work or school after what many call the “silly season” (read: December) can be about as exhausting as the so-called holiday break itself. Go figure. Last week we [...]
my YWiB story: sasha
With YWiB there is always a story to tell – featuring Sasha Evans ~written by Darya Niknamian I sat down with Sasha Evans, a YWiB fan, a go getter and most importantly a good friend. Sasha’s story and overall YWiB experience drove me to volunteer with the organization and I am writing this in hopes [...]