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WE’RE GIVING AWAY FREE MONEY (ADVICE)!

Lauren Carbis — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:00:23 +0000

There’s nothing we love more than seeing our favourite ladies out there killing it. We know you get it – their victories are our victories and we love that feeling of being triumphant (and stronger) together. It’s with that sentiment in mind that we bring you an update on Prevailer Shannon Lee Simmons, who has ...Continue Reading

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Aspiring Brain Surgeon Shadows Prevail Founder

Lauren Carbis — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:50:46 +0000

Minerva BC’s Executive Days Provides Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders “You want to be a brain surgeon?!” I was a little stunned and definitely intrigued when Saniya Kaushal, an ambitious first year student at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) shared her career goals with me. It’s just not something I typically hear from the ...Continue Reading

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The Season of the Witch

Lauren Carbis — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:57:36 +0000

My favourite time of year is upon us: it’s the season of the witch. The autumn cross-quarter day (halfway between solstice and equinox) is typically celebrated on October 31st – also known of course as All Hallow’s Eve or Halloween – and has its roots in ancient Celtic customs. Don’t think I don’t realize that ...Continue Reading

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Audio for Everyone: 12 Podcasts You Need In Your Life

Lauren Carbis — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:29:24 +0000

We know, we know – there’s a day for everything it seems, but some are more popular – and interesting – than others. September 30th marked the 4th annual International Podcast Day and since it’s a medium that allows nearly anyone to produce content, the choices out there are endless. Recommendations were flying, and since ...Continue Reading

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The Isolating Nature of Miscarriages: How to Overcome by Speaking Out

Lauren Carbis — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:48:51 +0000

Why we need to talk about miscarriages One in four pregnant women will experience a miscarriage. Despite that terrifyingly large statistic, we don’t hear stories about losing a baby from twenty-five percent of active or prospective parents. Instead, families often suffer in silence. ‘Miscarriage’ is treated as a word to be avoided and the sadness ...Continue Reading

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Hilarious Humanity: The Value of Comedy

Lauren Carbis — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:41:21 +0000

Carrie Bradshaw, as she always does, once posed this poignant question to her friends: “Are we sluts?” No, wait — sorry. Not that question, the other question. After Mr. Big just “couldn’t get out of the car” she asked: “Will I ever laugh again?” Laughter heals – literally. Studies show that a good belly laugh ...Continue Reading

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The Authenticity Addicts: a Podcast for the Pursuit of the Internal

Lauren Carbis — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:55:12 +0000

Our society constantly encourages us to think bigger, better, faster and stronger. We’re told to stay focused, keep consistent, and make sure we set SMART goals. But we are spiritual beings, not robots. Focusing on the ‘how’ can stunt our progression as insightful and intuitive creatures. Our happiness is jeopardized by the barriers we subconsciously ...Continue Reading

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Prevail Presents: CATALYST

Lauren Carbis — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:22:07 +0000

Successful entrepreneurs don’t become successful on their own; however, the opportunity for entrepreneurial women to meet and collaborate with other prosperous, business-minded women isn’t always readily available. CATALYST gave several women the chance to do exactly that. Featuring five established female entrepreneurs, the two-day retreat offered a multitude of business and leadership workshops and encouraged ...Continue Reading

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Challenging the Status Quo: Why Demasculinizing Leadership Matters

Lauren Carbis — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:39:55 +0000

Deborah Streeter is the Bruce F. Failing, Sr. Professor of Personal Enterprise and Small Business Management in the Charles H.Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell. Much of her teaching, research, and outreach activities focus on small business management and gender issues in business and entrepreneurship. In 2017, Deborah launched the Women in ...Continue Reading

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Why Small Businesses Can Compete in the Global Market

Lauren Carbis — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:07:36 +0000

With the internet acting as a platform for information sharing globally, brand transparency is no longer an option – it’s a necessity. A consumer-driven movement towards locally and ethically sourced products across numerous industries has swept the world. This represents a shift towards especially valuing brand transparency and company honesty, and the internet has facilitated ...Continue Reading

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