CFUR was pleased to cover a number of events at this years Inspiring Women Among Us event series from Nov 18-25th, 2020.
Image courtesy of Inspiring Women Among Us.
We began our week with an interview with co-founder and UNBC faculty member, Zoe Meletis, who spoke to the origins of IWAU, the recognition they have received from the city of Prince George, and her motivation to keep pushing for more diversity in leadership.
City of Prince George declares Inspiring Women Among Us Week
Zoe Meletis, UNBC faculty member and co-founder of IWAU. Photo courtesy of UNBC.
Image courtesy of IWAU.
Next, we spoke with Elaine Alec, professional planner and author, in preparation of her event Reading, Resiliency, and Indigenous Leadership. Her debut novel Calling My Spirit Back is an account of survival, intergenerational trauma, and healing.
Elaine Alec to present her debut novel at Inspiring Women Among Us conference
Image courtesy of IWAU.
Finally, we sat down (virtually) with life coach Zandra Ross as she talks us through the importance of positivity, humour, and breaking down our own self-defeating tendencies.
Inspiring End to an Inspiring Event: Zandra Ross on Imposter Syndrome
Listen to recordings of a selection of the week’s events here:
Books of Influence (Nov 18, 2020)
Imposter Syndrome: Sharing Stories and Strategies (Nov 24, 2020)
Commemorative Ceremony for the Montreal Massacre (Nov 25, 2020)