The recent pandemic highlights concern around poor mental health and well-being for our youth. Although it’s normal for them to experience various emotional distress types as they develop and mature, it is critical to seek professional assistance if needed. Their challenges remind me of a time when I also suffered from a mental health illness….
Are You a Parent of a Youth Activist?If it seems many youths today are putting their words into action, you are correct. In the past two decades, we witnessed youth-led activism from Malala Yousafzai’s advocating for girls’ education. 18-year-old Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg, a Swedish environmental activist, challenges world leaders to take immediate action…
WITH JANAYA IVERSON: IMAGINE A WORLD OF KINDNESS She stood alone on stage in front of a sold-out auditorium, delivering her inspiring message. As I sat amongst the crowd listening to her speech, I remembered a memorable poem by Linda Ellis entitled “The Dash.” My favourite part of the poem is: “For it matters not,…
It’s been a tough week, and I suspect more than a few women are feeling the added pressure from the COVID restrictions. What COVID has done is highlight, rather than create, the disproportionate burden that falls upon women.Freud was a man of his times. He once said, “The great question that has never been answered,…
Father’s Day is the third Sunday of June. Empowered Me is making available two-week 3-hour Father-Son workshops. One on June 19, and the other is on June 26. Both from 10 to 1 pm. The link to register is https://empoweredme.ca/product/father-son-workshop/ Effective communication is crucial in building strong relationships. A few months ago, we facilitated conversations…
“Could you please tell me the reason why you failed your math final?” Aryanah’s mother asked. “It’s because of the Pandemic. I wasn’t motivated and I don’t like online schooling. I don’t get to see my friends. I feel lonely,” Aryanah replied to her mother. Meet Aryanah Oldenburger, our July Dandy Lion Youth of the…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKHxF3VirUIWhile students were virtually learning, was cyberbullying still going on? What are the latest statistics on cyberbullying? The research was done and might shock some of you. Cyberbullying is a conversation that never seems to get old. Here is a video to highlight the impact of being bullied.Below is some statistics on the research: https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/cyber-bullying-statistics…
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily. – Zig ZiglarIf you are an entrepreneur growing your business, you know that there are days when things are going so well, and you are on cloud nine getting things done. As a business owner, you have…
My very special guest Harriet Tinka is back. Harriet is the founder and CEO of the award-winning Social Enterprise, Empowered Me Inc. Her mission is to inspire and empower girls and women. Her latest International Bestselling book, “Self-Esteem Passport,” has readers embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Harriet’s passport provides 29 travel VISAs that lead…
My December Youth of the month wrote a blog on her experience on the podcast: Here is her blog:Recently, I was recognized as the Youth of the Month for December on the Dandy Lion Perspective Podcast hosted by Harriet Tinka, the founder & CEO of EmpoweredMe Co.Tinka texted me on messenger, an app I mostly…