Laura Shaw

"You do not find the happy life, you make it".

Advocate, CreatorAmplify EastFebruary 15, 2019Diversity Champion, Engineering Degree, Wellness Advocate, Vlogger & Blogger, Bookworm, Coffee Addict, Disney Obsessed, Adventure Seeker

Christin Swim

NIHKANAPOLTIPON - We are looking forward to the future.

Advocate, Manager, First NationAmplify EastFebruary 14, 2019Manager, Advocate, Hockey Mom, Rugby Mom

Anik Duplessis

Je dois me prendre soins en premier (physiquement et mentalement) pour être en mesure de donner le meilleur de moi-même aux autres.

Educator, Entrepreneur, TeacherAmplify EastFebruary 13, 2019Directrice, entrepreneure, militante, justicière, santé, mieux-être, entraîneure, passionnée de littérature, pédagogue, maman, épouse

Jaime Lee Lightle

Discipline was the most powerful lesson I learned in this last year. I have applied it to every facet of my life and it has paid off.

Artist, ExecutiveAmplify EastFebruary 12, 2019Art and mental health advocate, animal lover, changemaker, community-minded collaborator

Shelley Fashan

I know the pain of a racist schoolyard, workplace and justice system. It is important that I not just sit back and let it happen, I have to be part of the change.

Advocate, Activist, Creator, BlackAmplify EastFebruary 6, 2019Community grass roots activist, performing arts, film, politics

Jay Rawding

I am proud to show other young people that living and working in a beautiful, rural place like Cape Breton is possible. We can let fear dictate our choices, or not.

Entrepreneur, Photographer, Graphic DesignerAmplify EastFebruary 5, 2019Entrepreneur, Archer, Archery Coach, Mentor, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Nature-loving introvert

Nancy White

Kindness has governed many of my decisions both personally and professionally. It is such an easy thing to be kind, yet it is not always a choice people make.

Sheri Somerville

Self-awareness is fundamental to professional evolution and acclimation.

Athlete, Entrepreneur, ExecutiveAmplify EastJanuary 17, 2019Atlantic Chamber of Commerce CEO, communicator, entrepreneur, advocate, middle sister, mother of two fur babies and a foster koala, lover of bold colors, world wanderer, sailor, cyclist, summit junkie, newly-minted tri-athlete

Emily Rankin

I'd love for more people to find the confidence, resources and support they need to push forward.

Designer, EntrepreneurAmplify EastJanuary 16, 2019Graphic Designer, Photographer, Retreat Planner, Soulful Entrepreneur, Creative, Nature Lover, Introverted Adventure Seeker, Empath

Jenna Morton

We must continue to raise children who want to live here, who feel such a connection that they create opportunities for themselves and for others.

Writer, EntrepreneurAmplify EastJanuary 15, 2019Writer, journalist, podcaster, influencer, blogger, mother, wife, volunteer, big picture thinker

Myriam Mekni

Dare to believe you're greater than what you probably ever thought and don't get discouraged by the lack of recognition or praise.

Advocate, Executive, ImmigrationAmplify EastJanuary 10, 2019Professional, crochet lover, passionate about immigration and all its policies, logical and straight forward

Mia Lockhart

My greatest stage of growth so far has been diving into my story.

Entrepreneur, FounderAmplify EastJanuary 9, 2019Massage Therapist, Non Profit Founder, Mom of 4, Women's Empowerment Activist & Play Advocate

Sophie Lacroix

Souvent, je me dis que j’aurais pu faire les choses différemment, mais à bien y penser, nous sommes la ‘somme’ de nos expériences. Nous apprenons de nos erreurs et devenons certainement de meilleures personnes par la suite.

Musician, PolicyAmplify EastJanuary 8, 2019Pédagogue, globetrotteuse, musicienne, citoyenne du monde, féministe

Lia Daborn

My career has taken a winding path to lead me to where I am today, but looking back, there is not much I would change.

ExecutiveAmplify EastNovember 20, 2018Association Executive, Wine Lover (and Wine Rep!), baking queen

Gina Keeping

At that moment, I decided that this hardship was going to lead to something good. I was going to use this moment in my life, that was by far the hardest moment, and make it something great.

Entrepreneur, CoachAmplify EastNovember 15, 2018Teacher, Coach, Motivator, Nature Addict, Goal Digger, Furmama, Sport Nut, Entrepreneur, Total Body Health Advocate, Empowerer, Boss Lady

Terri-Ann Richards

You have the capacity and the ability to become everything you have ever dreamed of - it just takes the choice to do the work to get there.

Entrepreneur, Coach, SpeakerAmplify EastNovember 14, 2018Life Long Learner, Rebellion, Karaoke Rapper, Serial Entrepreneur, Motivator, GirlBoss

Tanya Chapman

My deepest learning from this year is that in order for us to achieve great things, we must let other things go. We have to free up capacity, and learn to invest our time rather than spend it.

HR, EntrepreneurAmplify EastNovember 13, 2018Business leader, passionate about improving our socio-economic conditions, change leader, performance consultant

Khairunnisa (Inda) Intiar

Identity is a messy thing for me. I’ve never been able to fit into boxes of what made a person one thing or another.

Founder, Journalist, WriterAmplify EastNovember 8, 2018bridge-builder, writer, immigrant, traveller, casual musician, sketch artist

Kimberley Dunphy

I'm most proud of taking a risk and opening up my own store. It was so much work and stress, but it turned out beautifully and I couldn't be more proud.

EntrepreneurAmplify EastNovember 7, 2018entrepreneur

Haley Adams Green

It makes me so happy to work with purpose-driven organizations and help them manage, plan and analyze their financials.

Entrepreneur, AccountantAmplify EastNovember 6, 2018mom, accountant, triathlete, friend

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